Environmental education documentary: A new film premieres in Lexington that spotlights local efforts to teach sustainability and inspire environmental stewardship across classrooms and community programs — find out how.
Lexington’s New Kroger Marketplace: The Newtown Springs Drive store opens August 14 with a 7:45 a.m. ribbon cutting and a $42 million investment, featuring Starbucks, a drive-thru pharmacy, The Little Clinic, a sushi bar, Murray’s Cheese Shop and Wine & Spirits Shoppe — find out what’s in store.
Alltech’s Kentucky expansion: Gov. Beshear announced a $4.6 million investment—backed by a $2.34 million USDA grant—to build Alltech’s first U.S. crop science plant in Nicholasville, creating six new jobs and set to break ground in October — find out what this means for Kentucky agriculture.
First-ever college mental health plan: KCTCS is rolling out its inaugural Mental Health Strategy to support over 110,000 students across 16 campuses, tapping The Jed Foundation, Healthy Minds Network and state partners for data-driven resources, training and peer programs — find out.
Downtown landmark reborn: Lexington’s 325 Main, once the Triangle Center, is getting a $30 million facelift with new restaurants, offices, a bourbon bar and community gathering spaces — find out what’s coming.
Other Lexington headlines this week
- Lexington Police Department hires school crossing guards
- Memorial Coliseum lot repaving begins August 4
- Lexington Reggae Fest expands to five days
- UK Sanders-Brown Center reopened renovated research space
- Middle schoolers explore healthcare careers at camp
- Kentucky’s pro soccer rivalry kicks off Saturday
