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”...
Beneath the Surface of the Julietta Market Debate: Tracing the controversy’s roots
Bathed in the glare of the scorching July sun, Chad Needham takes a pause at the railroad tracks lining North Limestone. The neighborhood’s subtle trickle of midmorning traffic hums...
University of Kentucky researchers document historical resistance to slavery in state
Resistance was everywhere in Kentucky. Enslavers advertised it daily. by Jacalyn Carfagno, Kentucky Lantern LEXINGTON — Throughout the late spring of this year a group of nine University of...
Through the Lens of History: Aaron Dupuy’s Stereograph Breathes Life into Ashland’s Past
At Ashland, the genteel 600-acre estate of America’s revered Great Compromiser, Henry Clay, a riveting chapter of history is coming to light. The estate, once home to Clay, the...
Unveiling Lexington’s Segregation: A Journey of Awareness and Responsibility
In the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, a thought-provoking website has emerged, shedding light on a hidden truth that has shaped the city’s past and continues to affect its present....
10 Intriguing Lexington and Central KY Conspiracy Theories and Unsolved Mysteries
Lexington and Central Kentucky are not immune to the allure of conspiracy theories and unsolved mysteries. From secret missile silos to money-laundering mattress stores, these stories have captured the...
Take a step back in time with these newly colorized historical photos of Lexington
Welcome, wanderers of the past, to a kaleidoscopic journey through the streets of Lexington, Kentucky! Today, we’re diving into a magical world where black-and-white photos are brought to life...
A One-Room Schoolhouse with a Powerful History: Effort Underway to Preserve Fayette County’s Rosenwald School
Lexington, Ky.–Efforts are underway to preserve and highlight the historical significance of Fayette County’s Black rural hamlets, including the only remaining Rosenwald school in the area. The wooden, one-room...
The Untold Stories of Lexington’s Historical Black Urban Enclaves
From Slavery to Segregation, From Segregation to Redlining and Gentrification When examining the stories of historical black settlements in Lexington, there tends to be an emphasis on rural settlements...
Settled: The mystery surrounding the 1881 death of Lexington police captain Neale Hendricks
Lexington, Ky., Monday, August 1, 1881 About half past 3 o’clock, policeman Neale Hendricks entered the Short Line Saloon on Water Street. The saloon, which was kept by Charles...