by Jamie Lucke, Kentucky Lantern A million thanks to the League of Women Voters of Kentucky for running the numbers on the opaque and, oh, so arrogant way the General Assembly conducts what we still quaintly call the “people’s business.” “None of the people’s business” is more like it, considering how frequently the legislature…
By Paul Oliva According to the most recent independent street survey, Lexington has approximately 2,410 homeless individuals, a number almost three times higher than the city’s most recent count of 815. These diverging figures highlight a systemic issue: the disconnection between Lexington’s spending choices and the reality faced by its most vulnerable citizens. LEX18…
by Laverne Zabielski An opioid addiction disease has taken over Lexington. The Opioid Abatement Commission recently appointed by Mayor Gorton and scheduled to meet this Friday, Sept. 15 has the opportunity to enact solutions. Citizens are suffering. People in Lexington don’t know how to deal with the sudden rise of addicts and homeless roaming…
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” Shannon, who once sat (figuratively speaking) at this very desk as the editor of the 1911 edition of The Lexington Times. Mickey’s multifaceted legacy, from…
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 Garr, a 61-year-old Lexington native, approached her. Garr, who had recently lost her housing, shared her story of eviction after falling behind on rent payments…