Source: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kentucky

The board and staff of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kentucky released a statement mourning the legendary musician’s death, pledging to continue her vision of free books for young children across the commonwealth.

Ralph Alvarado’s homepage went from “America First Fighter,” with a thumbs-up photo beside Donald Trump, to “Independent Leadership for Kentucky.” Server file dates put the rewrite on Aug. 19 — after a poll showed the race tied and a day before the DCCC put Zach Dembo on its flip list. The site’s hidden search…

Kentucky Senate Democrats said the state can securely manage mail ballots and urged officials to maintain current voting procedures rather than accept federal interference following a Supreme Court decision Monday that advanced a Trump administration executive order restricting mail voting.

Kentucky transfer cornerback Hasaan Sykes emphasized the importance of maintaining a short memory—moving past both successes and failures quickly—as the Wildcats defensive backs prepare for the SEC season under first-year head coach Will Stein.

The Lexington-Fayette Planning Commission is set to hold a zoning hearing Wednesday with two major rezoning proposals: Mt. Laurel Lands Company’s Old Paris Road warehouse project and South Broadway Project Owner’s mixed-use residential development, though both have been recommended for postponement.

Kentucky wide receiver Nic Anderson, a senior transfer from LSU, has been named to the watch list for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, which honors college football’s top offensive player from or playing in Texas.

The LFUCG Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee is scheduled Tuesday to examine federal policy impacts on Lexington’s businesses and government, including effects on the city’s $50–60 million in annual federal grants and new opportunities from housing legislation.

Lexington’s Budget Committee reviewed July 2026 financial data, finding revenues slightly below budget due to timing issues and year-end closing adjustments, including an $8 million accrual from a taxpayer payment delay.

Lexington’s Urban County Council reviewed a comprehensive ADA transition plan addressing accessibility barriers at city facilities and parks, with potential costs exceeding $74 million over 20 years, while also approving nearly $3.8 million in water infrastructure grant funding.

Seventeen Fayette County Public Schools have earned recognition on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2026 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, more than double the eight schools honored the previous year.