A Tale of Two Lexingtons: Glitz, Glamour, and the Forgotten
In the heart of horse country, beneath the veneer of bluegrass and bourbon, lies a startling dichotomy: two Lexingtons, each as real as the other but worlds apart. This...
Funding the Future: Lexington’s Dilemma of Parks Versus People
During a legislative luncheon in Frankfort on February 7, First District Councilmember Tayna Fogle made a poignant observation about the priorities of Lexington city leaders. “We have parks, dog...
Of Tech Titans and Tent Cities: A Gonzo Gaze at HB5, “The Great Kentucky Campout Prohibition”
A storm is brewing in Kentucky, not in the skies, but in the marbled halls of Frankfort. House Bill 5, or as I like to call it, “The Great...
The Gonzo Chronicles of Transparency in Kentucky: A Tale of Intrigue and Anticipation
This opinion column was written by a computer and edited by Paul Oliva. In the heart of Central Kentucky, a tale of transparency and bureaucratic shadow-play unfolds. This is...
Unpacking the 2024 Lexington Council primaries: A look at the newcomers
Commentary by Paul Oliva, Editor There were several shake-ups this week in the 2024 Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council primary elections. There are now candidates in 10 of the 12...
Behind the Herald-Leader’s Funding Plea: A Closer Look at Local Journalism’s Challenges
Hey there, folks in Central Kentucky. Let’s sit down and have a real talk about something that’s been on our minds here at The Lexington Times lately. You might’ve...
Comrades of Capital: Lexington’s gonzo leap into ‘socialism’ for the wealthy
LEXINGTON, KY — In a bold display of fiscal acrobatics that would make Lenin himself blush, Lexington’s local government, under the stalwart Republican leadership of Mayor Linda Gorton and...
In Lexington, pricey park plans and tourism subsidies eclipse plight of 500 homeless kids
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times In Lexington, Kentucky, a juxtaposition of priorities has left many to question the direction of community and government funds amidst an increasingly noticeable...
In Lexington, a decline in gun violence raises questions about police staffing
By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a city grappling with the intricacies of public safety and the role of law enforcement, a curious data point...
The Athens Boonesboro Rd. welcome sign: A monument to Lexington’s misplaced priorities
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor In a city where homelessness has surged past pre-pandemic levels and low-wage workers are being pushed to neighboring counties due to unaffordable rents, the...