Uprooted Lives: A Lexington mother on the harsh reality of a housing system that puts profits over people
by Davita Gatewood I’m listening to my children stress about why we have to move again even though we haven’t yet been in our house for a year. I’m...
An Act for Better Futures: Ensuring Nutritious School Meals for Kentucky’s Children
by State Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong and State Representative Chad Aull As parents, back-to-school season is always a time of excitement for our families and communities. However, this year,...
Crime plummets in Lexington as Times’ Web Intern joins police surveillance network [SATIRE]
Disclaimer: Dear readers, before you dive into the wild world of our intern’s Big Brother antics and Lexington’s crime-fighting escapades, we must tip our (non-fedora) hats and confess: this...
Defending Kentucky’s Public Schools: A Plea from House Democratic Caucus Chair Cherlynn Stevenson
by Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Chair Cherlynn Stevenson, D-Lexington It has been a little more than 130 years since Kentucky’s constitutional framers laid the cornerstone of public education in...
Proposed $90K for FCPS ‘Team of Six’ training series raises eyebrows
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a discussion that may raise eyebrows, the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Board reviewed a budget of approximately $90,000 for a year-long professional learning plan known as the “Team of...
The Bard of the Turf: Mickey Shannon’s storied career from Lexington Times editor to racing icon
by Paul Oliva, Lexington Times Web Editor As the current editor of The Lexington Times, it’s a profound honor to reflect on the remarkable life of Michael Joseph “Mickey”...
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,...
Lexington’s Unsheltered Crisis: One councilmember’s call for dignity and action
LEXINGTON, KY – On Thursday, Councilmember Tayna Fogle met with a local reporter at Third Street Stuff off North Limestone. The meeting, however, took an unexpected turn when Brenda...
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...
Anderson County library board appointment speaks volumes
by Teri Carter, Kentucky Lantern On Friday, July 28, after learning that a man named Bobby Proctor had been appointed by Anderson County Fiscal Court to our public library’s...