Lexington’s annual Martin Luther King Day celebration called a catalyst for inspiration, hope
By Gail Hairston
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and other community sponsors present the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Monday, Jan. 21, at Heritage Hall in the Lexington Convention Center.
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UK’s Keldon Johnson snaps slump as Wildcats overcome late surge to beat Tigers in Auburn
By Keith Taylor
Kentucky Today
Kentucky lost its Southeastern Conference opener. The Wildcats haven’t lost a game since.
Kentucky (14-3, 4-1 SEC) fended off a late Auburn rally and escaped with an 82-80...
Covington Catholic High School students go to March for Life, but end up in disrespectful viral video
Staff report
Covington Catholic High School students were in Washington, D.C. to participate in the 46th annual March for Life, billed as the largest human rights demonstration in the world.
Their visit...
New Education Week ‘Chance for Success’ index gives Kentucky a ‘C’ in educational success
By Mary Kuhlman
Public News Service
New research underlines areas Kentucky could improve to help better prepare kids for the future.
The annual “Chance-for-Success” index released by Education...
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Kentucky Lottery has highest sales ever for the first half of its fiscal year — $36.5 million more
Kentucky Lottery sales have closed the first half of the fiscal year higher than any other period in the organization’s history. July-December sales... - More »
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New mental health resource will help provide tools to KEHP members who have children with special needs
A new, free benefit to support those caring for children with learning, social or behavior challenges, or developmental disabilities comes to state employees... - More »
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- Energy and Environment Cabinet announces grants to clean up illegal open dumps in 20 Kentucky counties
- Senator Rand Paul reintroduces legislation that would 'fix' future government shutdowns
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Norton Children’s Hospital unveils 31,000 square-foot medical/surgical unit as part of $78 million renovation
Norton Children’s Hospital has opened a new $12 million unit that will serve hundreds of sick and injured kids every year. Patients and staff opened... - More »
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KODA celebrates record-setting year; 423 organs transplanted to save lives in 2018
Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) had a record-setting year in 2018, saving more lives and giving more individuals the gift of living longer. The... - More »
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Department of Education seeking nominations for 2020 Kentucky Teacher Awards; deadline Feb. 15
Kentucky Teacher The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc., sponsors of the Kentucky Teacher Awards, have opened nominations for the 2020... - More »
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UK’s Keldon Johnson snaps slump as Wildcats overcome late surge to beat Tigers in Auburn
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky lost its Southeastern Conference opener. The Wildcats haven’t lost a game since. Kentucky (14-3, 4-1 SEC) fended... - More »
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Covington Catholic High School students go to March for Life, but end up in disrespectful viral video
Staff report Covington Catholic High School students were in Washington, D.C. to participate in the 46th annual March for Life, billed as the largest human... - More »
- New Education Week 'Chance for Success' index gives Kentucky a 'C' in educational success
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Kentucky Small Ruminant Grazing Conference in Morehead to provide educational opportunities
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Kentucky’s sheep and goat producers enjoy quality grazing opportunities because of the state’s ample forage... - More »
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- Harless, Cooper travel to China for economic development meetings with Shanying International
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- Fort Boonesborough State Park to feature famous characters from Kentucky history in 'Fireside Chats'
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Lexington’s annual Martin Luther King Day celebration called a catalyst for inspiration, hope
By Gail Hairston University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and other community sponsors present... - More »
- Oral history collection chronicles storied past of University of Kentucky Cheerleading dynasty
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Hank Phillips: State riding a big tourism wave, creating major economic impact across the state
Kentucky is riding a tourism wave that promises to grow, adding to its already impressive contributions to the state’s economy. Tourism-related businesses... - More »
- Mitch McConnell: Democrats refusal to address southern border crisis another example of absurdity
- Retired Justice Daniel Venters: The Governor's verbal attacks on the courts are wrong -- and 'fake news'
- Bill Straub: Character is indispensable, character matters, character first; did someone say 'character'?
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