Everclear’s Art Alexakis reflects on Lexington, recovery, and a new tour ahead of Manchester Music Hall show
LEXINGTON, KY – Everclear, the iconic U.S. rock band, is kicking off their tour in Lexington at Manchester Music Hall on September 6. Fans are eagerly anticipating a night...
Taxes near the top of priority list as Lexington City Council returns
WEKU | By Stu Johnson There are certain aspects of the fall season that are seen each year. In addition to cooling temperatures and falling leaves, there’s a given when...
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Fiscal Year 2023 Salary Database
Here is the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Salary Database for Fiscal Year 2023. The “Annual Salary” column represents the annual salary of that employee in Fiscal Year 2023 (July...
Kentucky’s youth are caught in the middle as Beshear-Cameron spar over transgender care
by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern Ysa Leon is questioning their future in the commonwealth. The outcome of Kentucky’s gubernatorial race this November will be a deciding factor. “I’ve told...
Lexington council seating assignments a source of “conflicts” and “chaos”
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The recent Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council discussions on their proposed new seating chart have sparked a public debate among councilmembers. The issue came to the forefront...
Carnegie Center announces abrupt resignation of its executive director, city councilmember Shayla D. Lynch, J.D.
LEXINGTON, KY – In a sudden and unexpected move, Shayla D. Lynch, J.D. the executive director of the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, has resigned from her position, effective August...
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”...
Devine Carama withdraws name from Lexington Hip-Hop Day proclamation
LEXINGTON, KY — In a heartfelt and candid Sunday Facebook Live session, local hip-hop artist and community activist Devine Carama announced his decision to remove his name from the...
56-unit townhome development proposed across from Lexington’s historical Cadentown neighborhood
LEXINGTON, KY — A proposed 56-unit townhome development across from Lexington’s historic Cadentown neighborhood is moving through the Planning Commission’s approval process, with staff review due by August 23,...