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Stanford City Council discusses spring road projects, budget

 The Stanford City Council met April 10 at the Lincoln County Public Library meeting room to address a ...

The Lincoln County baseball team poses after an 11-6 win over Washington, D.C., school SWW on April 11. The victory in South Carolina capped off a strong spring break showing for the Bat Pats. (Lincoln County Athletics photo)

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Bat Pats close strong week on the diamond

By Casey Roberts Contributing Writer The Lincoln County baseball team weathered a tough start to a demanding five-game ...

Madison Cassidy fires a pitch during the Tate’s Creek Spring Break Tournament on April 12. Cassidy recorded a hit and pitched in multiple games throughout the tournament for the Lady Pats. (Lincoln County Athletics photo)

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Lady Pats end skid With dominant win over Danville Christian

By Casey Roberts Contributing Writer After a tough four-game stretch, Lincoln County’s softball team bounced back in commanding ...

Jack Smith holds down first base for the Pats. Through 12 games this season, Smith has 3 hits, 2 RBIs, 7 walks, and 4 stolen bases. (LC Athletics photo)

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Bat Pats sweep Somerset Christian

By: Casey Roberts Contributing Writer   The Lincoln County Patriots put together a complete performance on April 1, ...

Trinity Price holds the game ball after launching a solo home run in Lincoln County’s 7-5 win over Model on April 1. Price also earned the win in the circle, striking out seven in six innings of work. (LC Athletics photo)

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Lady Pats softball beats Model, stumbles against East Jessamine and GRC

By Casey Roberts Contributing Writer   The Lincoln County Lady Pats opened April with a hard-fought win on ...

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Barr introduces bipartisan bill to end political bias in bank supervision

WASHINGTON (KT) – Kentucky Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr, R-Lexington, has joined with New York Democrat Ritchie Torres ...

Hanging Fork Creek floods Elliott Road in Lincoln County, Ky., on Friday, April 4, 2025. Ryan C. Hermens

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Kentucky watches for surging rivers to recede so widespread cleanup can begin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — After days of deluges overfilled rivers to near-record levels across Kentucky, residents were anxious ...

The swollen Kentucky River looking over downtown Frankfort. (Kentucky Today/Tom Latek)

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Kentucky River crests few inches below record level in Frankfort

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky River at Frankfort ended up cresting Monday morning a few inches below ...

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Parents voice concerns over bullying at Lincoln County Schools

Several Lincoln County parents are raising concerns about bullying in the school district, saying not enough is being ...

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Beshear issues state of emergency with severe storms coming

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Wednesday morning, ahead of the first round of ...

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Beshear signs bill freeing $100 million for emergency relief

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear has signed into law legislation passed on the last day of ...

Back row, from left: Head coach Trent Shumate, assistant coach Damon Foster, Landon Curtis, Tucker Foster, Jack Smith, Sawyer Robbins, Parker Hart, Caleb Carrier, Grady Foster, Brennin Hazlett, assistant coach Noah Horton. Front row, from left: Mason Glover, Jax Henderson, Matthew Gosser, Micaiah Ruckel, Carter Whobrey, Landon Whobrey, Hunter Ralston, Mason Ralston, Trevor Vest, Landon Smith, Jackson Jenkins. (Photo submitted)

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Bat Pats Begin new chapter under first-year coach Trent Shumate

By Casey Roberts Contributing Writer   A new chapter is beginning for Lincoln County baseball, led by a ...

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Paul introduces Nutritious SNAP Act program

U.S Senator Rand Paul on Tuesday introduced the Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 to restore personal responsibility and ...

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Beshear vetoes more action passed by General Assembly

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear has now vetoed a total of eight bills passed by the ...

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Beshear vetoes bill protecting conversion therapy

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill that would have protected conversion therapy practices ...

Lincoln County CASA volunteers are presented with President's Volunteer Service Awards during the March 13 Stanford City Council meeting. From left are Stanford Fire Chief Scott Maples, Councilmember Jason Hignite, Councilmember Eddie Carter, Councilmember Joe Tackett, CASA Executive Director Melynda Jamison, Lincoln County Family Court Judge Jane Venters, Stanford Mayor Dalton Miller, CASA Volunteer Terry Huffman, Councilmember Jerry Wilkinson, CASA Volunteer Susan Maupin, CASA Volunteer Manager Jennifer Lamb, CASA Volunteer Priscilla Miller and Stanford Police Chief Zach Middleton. (Photo submitted)

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Six Lincoln County child advocates earn national volunteer awards

 Six Lincoln County CASA volunteers were honored with the national President’s Volunteer Service Award during a recent Stanford ...

Lincoln County’s Sawyer Robbins elevates for a shot over Pulaski County’s defense during the Patriots’ double-overtime battle against the Maroons in the opening round of the 12th Region Tournament on March 5. (Photo submitted)

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Lincoln County’s Season ends in double overtime thriller

By: Casey Roberts Contributing Writer   The Lincoln County Patriots’ season came to a heartbreaking end on March ...

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Senate passes bills on age for conceal carry, lowering driver permit age

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT – With just three days left before the General Assembly goes into its 10-day veto ...

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Lincoln County BOE discusses academic achievements, facility upgrades

The Lincoln County Board of Education met for a working session on March 6, addressing topics ranging from ...

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2 more children in Kentucky die from flu

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) –  Officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health have announced two additional children have ...