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Lexington man pleads guilty to drug trafficking after burying fentanyl in backyard of AirBNB
LEXINGTON, KY. — In a plea agreement filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Cameron S. Spencer admitted to possession with intent to distribute a significant quantity of fentanyl following an incident involving a short-term rental property in Fayette County. According to the plea agreement, on February 19, 2022, Spencer made…
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Rose Revival: A Challenge for School Equity
Equitable schools are crucial for providing the world-class education that Fayette County Public Schools envision for all students. Speaking as an advocate for social change in our education system, we have major challenges to overcome before we can realize the vision. Our students are leading with the voice of change. On Saturday, March 30,…
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Lexington’s Voices of Hope Receives $2 Million Gift From the Yield Giving Open Call
Lexington, KY– Tuesday, MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced Voices of Hope – Lexington, Inc. as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. Voices of Hope received $2 million. Voices of Hope is a nonprofit recovery community organization founded by…
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Sunshine Week will once again be a period of grave concern about what we may lose
Appropriately, the sun is shining brightly in Kentucky on the first day of Sunshine Week 2024, the nation’s annual celebration of the value of public records and open government laws that ensure the public’s access to them. But, once again, all is not happy and bright in the Commonwealth. https://mailchi.mp/jou.ufl.edu/the-brechner-report-nov-1023168?e=13f9b728ce As someone who knows …
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LexiCon Board Game and RPG Convention to happen April 5-7, 2024
via press release LEXINGTON, Ky.–Do you love playing board games? Do you want to learn and play board games while meeting new people who also love board games? Then we invite you to join 700+ attendees for the tenth annual LexiCon Board Game and RPG Convention! Yes, that’s right! LexiCon is celebrating its 10-year…
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From Local Voices to External Forces: The Shift in Kentucky’s Legislative Landscape
Many bills passed by the General Assembly each year receive strong bipartisan and even unanimous support. Many of these good bills begin as conversations with Kentuckians who have encountered barriers and concerns that need to be addressed, or who have come up with ideas to help their fellow Kentuckians statewide. This practical problem-solving approach…
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Fluoride opt-out bill advances from House
Fluoride opt-out bill advances from House February 26, 2024 Cutline: Rep. Mark Hart, R-Falmouth, watches as Kentucky House members vote on House Bill 16 on the House floor on Wednesday. HB 16 would allow local water districts to opt-out of water fluoridation. A high-res version can be found here. A high-res version is available…
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Lexington plans town hall meetings on how to use funds from the National Opioid Litigation settlement
Two town hall meetings are planned later this month to give residents an opportunity to discuss what kinds of services Lexington needs to do a better job fighting the opioid epidemic. The meetings are sponsored by the Opioid Abatement Commission, a group Mayor Linda Gorton appointed to make recommendations on how to use funds…
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Lexington History 1867 – Davis Bottom July 4 civil rights rally echoes all the way to US Senate
As we commemorate Black History Month, it is essential to revisit and acknowledge the pivotal narratives that have shaped the African American experience, particularly in regions that played a critical role during transitional periods in history. The story of Davis Bottom, a testament to resilience, community, and the pursuit of equality, is one such…
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Lexington launches “Lex Grow Trees” campaign to enhance urban tree canopy
Lexington, KY – In an enthusiastic gathering Wednesday afternoon, Lexington’s Third District Council Member, Hannah LeGris, alongside local environmental groups, unveiled the new Lex Grow Trees campaign, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revitalizing the urban tree canopy across Fayette County. This announcement marks a significant step forward in the city’s commitment to environmental stewardship…