Kirby is remembered for his role in the Civil Rights Movement and for his support of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s marches through Louisville.

Alberta O. Jones was the first Black woman to pass the Kentucky Bar. She then became Louisville's first female prosecutor in 1965. Jones was a national leader in civil rights activism.

The Parks Alliance of Louisville announced Charles Davis as the superintendent of Alberta O. Jones Park. 

Lamont Washington, an investigator with the Louisville Metro Police Professional Standards Unit, said an officer did break the department's pursuit policy before a 2021 crash that killed 22-year-old Trevon Mitchell.

A ground breaking ceremony was held on Saturday at Alberta Jones Park. It's located along Maple Street between Dr. W.J. Hodge and 25th streets. 

Sherita Smith, Tyree's mother, spoke Friday about the update in her son's case.

16-year-old Tyree Smith was one three JCPS students shot as they wait for their school bus Wednesday morning. Smith died from his injuries.

LMPD tried to pursue the suspect vehicle after a traffic violation was committed.