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...
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...
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...
Lexington’s Woodland Park Restrooms: A Symbol of Progress or Missed Opportunity?
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor LEXINGTON, Ky. — The ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 17, 2022, marked a new era for Woodland Park as Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmember Hannah LeGris,...
Behind the Facade: The perverse media feedback loop shaping public perception in Lexington
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor Lexington, Kentucky, known for its picturesque landscapes and rich history, presents an image of prosperity and charm. However, beneath this carefully curated facade, there...
Affordable Housing Hijacked: Lexington Council and Fayette Alliance play tug of war, leaving citizens in the cold
It’s often said that instructions are only as good as the entity that follows them, be it person or machine. Anyone who’s taken a basic computer science course will...
Pen, Power, and Pett: The school controversy that changed how I saw journalism
by Paul Oliva As I sit here, nearly two decades removed from my time at Tates Creek High School, I can’t help but reflect on a time when our...