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Leestown dominates Fayette County middle school girls’ basketball
Leestown Middle School swept Fayette County Public Schools’ middle school girls’ basketball championships this season, with player Malaiya Mobley earning 2026 Player of the Year honors.
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Garrett Morgan custodian wins state recognition for excellence
Jusnier Gastell Coira, lead custodian at Garrett Morgan Elementary in Lexington, has received the 2026 Impact Award from the Kentucky School Plant Management Association for his exceptional work and ability to connect with students and staff.
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Brewery Politics, Starbucks Shutdowns, and Hidden Hazards on Lexington Roads
Residents today discussed brewery political controversies, Starbucks’ nationwide closures affecting Lexington locations, industrial fasteners hazarding local roads, and sought local dining and retail recommendations.
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Lexington Catholic extends winning streak with win over Lafayette
Lexington Catholic extended its winning streak to eight games with a 3-1 victory over Lafayette. Bryan Station defeated Sayre 4-1 in boys soccer, while Paul Laurence Dunbar posted dominant performances in girls soccer (8-0 over Madison Central) and a competitive volleyball win (3-2 over Lexington Christian).
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Legacy Trail underpass opens under Newtown Pike in Lexington
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet opened a new underpass beneath Newtown Pike on September 25, providing a safer separated route for pedestrians and bicyclists along the Legacy Trail near Citation Boulevard as part of the larger Newtown Pike widening project.
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KYTC to close Bondsmill Road in Anderson County on Sept. 30
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close a 1-mile section of KY 749 (Bondsmill Road) in Anderson County on Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for cross drain replacement work.
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Winburn Middle celebrates ‘Invisible’ with districtwide reading initiative
Winburn Middle School celebrated the conclusion of Fayette County Public Schools’ One School, One Book initiative with a family night featuring performances and discussions about “Invisible,” a novel about diverse middle schoolers that connected with students through themes of acceptance and belonging.
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FCPS School Psychologist Wins State Best Practice Award
Leslie Vaughn, a school psychologist at Crawford Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, has received a 2026 KAPS Best Practice Award from the Kentucky Association for Psychology in the Schools.
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Planning Commission Endorses Goodwill’s Attended Donation Center Amendment
The Lexington Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment allowing Goodwill Kentucky to establish attended donation centers without retail components. The modification supports the nonprofit’s workforce development mission while maintaining protections for neighborhood commercial zones.
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Brewery Funding Fury, School Bus Safety, and Voting Rights
Lexington residents debate brewery campaign finance practices, clarify school bus passing laws following recent legislative changes, and react to a court ruling that allows a Fayette County teacher to remain eligible for school board reelection.