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Louisville Tourism CEO Cleo Battle wins prestigious MPI Industry Leader Award
Cleo Battle, president and CEO of Louisville Tourism, has won the 2026 Meeting Professionals International Industry Leader Award for his decades of service to the hospitality industry and his work expanding downtown Louisville’s bourbon tourism attractions.
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Lexington Singers head to England for sister city concert
The Lexington Singers, a long-established community choir, will travel to England in June to perform with the Newmarket Community Choir as part of a cultural exchange between the two sister cities.
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Satterwhites expand to manage Lexington Outdoor Lighting Perspectives
Jordan and Shellain Satterwhite have taken over ownership of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Lexington, expanding their existing Louisville franchise territory in the custom outdoor lighting business.
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Bradford pledges stability as new FCPS acting superintendent
Acting Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford addressed media Monday, pledging to restore stability and fiscal health to Fayette County Public Schools following the recent placement of former Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins on paid administrative leave.
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UK study challenges assumptions about bone chips in thoroughbred yearlings
A University of Kentucky study finds that arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips from thoroughbred yearlings’ knees eliminates the performance penalties historically associated with the condition, challenging decades of industry assumptions.
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WKU names Dr. Fadi Sibai as director of engineering school
Western Kentucky University named Dr. Fadi Sibai as director of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, effective August 10. Sibai brings extensive experience in academic leadership, engineering education, and industry work with major technology companies.
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Lexington Singers perform in Europe, debut Hagenberg work in Paris
The Lexington Singers, one of America’s longest-running community choirs, will travel to France and England in June for performances featuring a European debut of a new work by composer Elaine Hagenberg, including a concert with its sister city partner Newmarket, England.
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Baptist Health Paducah announces $19 million surgical expansion
Baptist Health Paducah announced a $19 million expansion adding two new robotic operating rooms and upgraded surgical facilities, expected to be completed in fall 2027 as demand for advanced surgical procedures continues to grow.
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Surging stock market, Trump policies boost wealth for top 1%
When SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and artificial intelligence company, began trading on the stock market last week, he became the world’s first trillionaire. The SpaceX IPO made the world’s richest man even richer, grabbing headlines worldwide. But it is merely the most vivid illustration of a U.S. trend that has been accelerating since 2022.…