Kentucky education leader honored: Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Council on Postsecondary Education, received the ECS James Bryant Conant Award for his decades-long commitment to expanding higher education access and success — learn what this award recognizes.
Lexmark sale to Xerox: The $1 billion acquisition closed July 1, uniting two printer stalwarts but casting uncertainty over thousands of Lexington jobs and the company’s campus — find out what’s next.
LVAD patient blooms hope: Inspired by a single bouquet after his June 2023 device implant, Bobby Patton launched Petals for Patients this May, delivering flowers and encouragement to fellow heart-device users in Kentucky — learn what drives his mission.
Kitchen Shift turns one: The Lexington grab-and-go cafe marks its first anniversary with a full gluten-free, organic lineup—from superfood smoothies and protein-packed chicken salads to turmeric-boosted lattes and vetted supplements — find out what’s on offer.
Trusted ally in child protection: On July 10, The Nest was honored as a vital partner in detecting and preventing child abuse in our community — find out how it is making a difference.
Final U.S. weapons plant: The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant in Madison County will close and clean up by the end of 2026 after destroying decades-old stockpiles, with staff dropping below 200 — find out what happens next.
Pink-painted Gratz Park gem: The 1816 Peter Paul House in Lexington, listed at $1.15 million, fuses Federal-style features—hardwood floors, wooden-pegged window frames and a Henry Clay–planted ginkgo—with modern comforts in a three-bed, three-bath layout — check out the video tour.
Kentucky’s French place names: From Bourbon County and Versailles to Louisville and Paris, Huguenot settlers, Revolutionary alliances and Lafayette’s visit left a lasting French imprint on town names and local pronunciations — find out what they reveal.
No more TSA shoe removals: This week at Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport, passengers breeze through security with shoes on, and crews are already building an 800-space parking lot set to open next year under the airport’s master plan — check out how travel just got easier.
Tenth season opens with 42nd Street: Lexington Theatre Company marked its milestone anniversary by reviving the show that launched its journey in 2015, blending Broadway pros, local talent, and a surprise onstage cameo from Governor Andy Beshear — find out why it’s a showstopper.
Other Lexington headlines this week
- Legends debut Festival of Lights this winter
- Students competed in first Run for Robots
- Limited-edition Pawpaw Ale-8 soda launches August
- Franklin County holds flood buyout town hall
- Lexington U14 squad heads to NFL Nationals
- Wildcats brought smiles to Lexington Rescue Mission
- Lexington reports more measles cases
