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George Clooney’s “Kentuckyness” and humanity

 George Clooney is such an international celebrity, the latest magazine cover story about himmay get barely a second ...

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A slice of hope fuels Hustonville’s Ray’s Pizza Place

What started as a dream during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into one of Hustonville’s ...

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Kentucky needs public charter schools: An educator’s plea for choice

I was a public school teacher. Many of my closest friends still are, and my daughter attends our ...

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Protecting Kentucky families from counterfeit medicines

As a sheriff, I’ve seen firsthand the damage that dangerous drugs can inflict on families and communities. For ...

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After 50 years, Derby Shoppe and Raggs closing in downtown Danville

After five decades as a cornerstone of downtown Danville, The Derby Shoppe and Raggs has announced it will ...

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Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame to Induct Three Honorees and Recognize Outstanding Achievement

Sen. Greg Elkins calls on Beshear to take immediate action to restore senior meal funding.

Asbury University to Host Educators Rising Kentucky Conference

Ralston reflects on 22 years leading Lincoln County middle school basketball

Local Partners Donate Bipod, Elevating Lincoln County’s Animal Rescue Capabilities

Newcomers & Friends of Lexington Offers Community, Connection for Bluegrass Residents

Kentucky’s Alex Miller stays true to his roots as career soars

Lincoln County girls claim Salt River conference titles

Art Center of the Bluegrass offers full slate of October events

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    Trumpet player Paul Houston and the Lincoln County High School Marching Patriots performed during the Homecoming parade down Main Street. Credit: File Photo

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    Looking Back: Lincoln County’s Homecoming Y2K

    By Casey Roberts Lincoln County High School’s Homecoming in the fall of 2000 brought with it all the ...

    Malachi Moreno works on his shooting with UK assistant coach Mark Fox. Credit: (UK Athletics photo)

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    Malachi Moreno understands he has to keep learning, improving

    Malachi Moreno seldom played against anyone as tall as himself but now the 7-foot University of Kentucky freshman ...

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    Facility planning committee approves draft plan for schools

    By Casey Roberts STANFORD, Ky. — The Lincoln County Facility Planning Committee voted Sept. 25 to approve a ...

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    Wildlife auction scheduled for Monday

    FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host a live auction to ...

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    Franklin Hands Pats First Loss of Season

    By Casey Roberts A strong first half and a string of big plays helped Franklin County hand Lincoln ...

    Winner Ashlynn Wooten

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    2026 Lincoln County Distinguished Young Woman

    Ashlynn Wooten, daughter of Amber and Jeremy Conkwright, was named the 2026 Lincoln County Distinguished Young Woman following ...

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    Kentucky, W.Va. AGs co-leading coalition against EPA’s worst policies

    FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) –Kentucky and West Virginia are co-leading a 26-state coalition to repeal some of what they ...

    Hunter L. Biggs

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    Lincoln County grand jury charges man in 2022 fatal wreck

    By Casey Roberts/casey.roberts@bluegrassnewsmedia.com A Lincoln County grand jury has indicted a Junction City man on a wanton murder ...

    East Jessamine receiver Matthew Delacy turns upfield after a catch against Lincoln County on Sept. 19. (Photo by Imago Dei Media)

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    East Jessamine’s late rally falls just short against Lincoln County

    By Casey Roberts/casey.roberts@bluegrassnewsmedia.com In their most recent contest, East Jessamine refused to back down, clawing back from multiple ...

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    KDA expands Raising Hope grants for FFA, 4-H and HOSA Chapters

    FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Raising Hope, a Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) program focused on farm safety, farm rescue ...

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    Stanford Mayor Dalton Miller, second from left, joins members of the Lincoln County Historical Society at the L&N Depot and Museum on Sept. 20 during the unveiling of a new display honoring engineer John Fox Dudderar, who died saving passengers in the 1925 L&N train wreck. Photo by: Christopher Brown

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    Stanford marks 100 years since L&N train wreck, honors heroic John Dudderar

    By Christopher Brown   STANFORD, Ky. — The Lincoln County community gathered Saturday to mark the 100th anniversary ...

    Lincoln County’s Brody Baker boots a field goal during the Patriots’ 40-37 win over East Jessamine on Sept. 19 in Nicholasville. Baker connected on two field goals and four extra points to help Lincoln stay unbeaten at 5-0. Photo by: Imago Dei Media

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    Curlis powers Lincoln past East Jessamine in 40-37 thriller

    By Casey Roberts Lincoln County leaned on its power running game and held off a furious East Jessamine ...

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    Stoops: Cats ‘practicing with the intent to improve’ during bye week

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has been pleased with his team’s attention to detail during ...

    Participants in the 2026 Lincoln County Distinguished Young Women program are pictured. Back row, from left: Abby Bastin, Shelby Howard, Brooklyn Sexton, Shelby Smith and Audrey Foster. Middle row, from left: Kristina Silverthorn, Hailee Hardy, Kaitlyn Yocum, Carlee Weaver, Callie Toohey and Kamryn Downs. Front row, from left: Annabelle Stephens, Sarina Caudill, Maddie Cassidy, Ashlynn Wooten, Madilynn Shepperson and Raelee Lawson.

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    2026 Lincoln County Distinguished Young Women Program

    STANFORD, Ky. — Seventeen senior girls from across the area will compete for the title of 2026 Lincoln ...

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    Bengals place Burrow on injured reserve, sign Rypien off practice squad to be Browning’s backup

    CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals placed quarterback Joe Burrow on injured reserve Tuesday after he suffered a turf toe ...

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    Lincoln County High School GEAR UP Program Celebrates National GEAR UP Week Starting September 22nd

    The Lincoln County High School GEAR UP Program announced their participation in National GEAR UP Week 2025 (September ...

    Kyle Macy speaks to a group at the Boyle County Public Library. (Photo by Larry Vaught)

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    New Macy book focuses on UK hoops history

    Kyle Macy understands what Kentucky basketball is about and what it means to fans across the state. “Kentucky ...

    Rachael Yaden, instructional coach for Lincoln County Schools, holds the 2025 Meece Award presented by the Kentucky Council for the Social Studies. The award is the organization’s highest honor, recognizing excellence in social studies education.

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    Yaden honored with Meece Award

    By Casey Roberts Rachael Yaden, instructional coach at Lincoln County Schools, has been named the 2025 recipient of ...

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    FIRST-PERSON: Rupp Arena turning 50, more memories to come

    We only had four channels at the time and ESPN barely existed. If we were lucky, all four ...

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    Game wardens crack down on illegal catfish harvesting

    FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Game wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources on Friday served ...