Metro Lex News

Barr Announces Nearly $4 Million Grant for Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, Inc.

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 29, 2023

On June 28, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) announced that Goodwill Industries of Kentucky will receive a $3,995,264 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

Second Chance Academy offers job training, career opportunities to inmates

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 28, 2023

Many people leaving jail in Lexington will get an opportunity to have a second chance at finding a job thanks to the new Second Chance Academy, which will offer job training and job placement, Mayor Linda Gorton said today.

Green Alert Issued for Lexington Man

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 27, 2023

The Lexington Police Department has issued a Green Alert for a missing Lexington man.

Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 27, 2023

National Parks & Recreation Month takes place in July each year, and Lexington Parks & Recreation is celebrating with another busy month.

Barr Announces $8.1 Million Grant for Lexington

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 22, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced that the City of Lexington will receive a $8,120,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the Metro Lex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

New playground officially opens at Meadowthorpe Park

By Metro Lex News | Jun 24, 2023

Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds, Lexington Parks & Recreation staff, and neighborhood families today cut a ribbon to officially open a new playground at Meadowthorpe Park.

Barr and Allen Introduce ESG Act to Protect Investors and Preserve Access to Capital for Energy Producers

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 21, U.S. Congressmen Andy Barr (R-KY) and Rick Allen (R-GA) reintroduced the Ensuring Sound Guidance (ESG) Act to protect retail investors’ retirement and investment accounts from asset managers who put environmental and social goals ahead of returns.

The city's newest affordable housing community opens

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Mayor Linda Gorton and representatives of LDG Development cut a ribbon today to officially open The Alcove at Russell, a 202-unit affordable housing development.

Barr and Davids Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize the CAREER Act

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Last week, Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) and Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act, which addresses the impact substance abuse is having on America’s workforce

Barr Introduces the Opportunity Zones Enhancement Act of 2023

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 21, 2023

Last week, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the Opportunity Zones Enhancement Act of 2023 with the aim of bolstering the effectiveness of Opportunity Zones in attracting more private investment and revitalizing struggling communities.

Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy Subcommittee Chairman Andy Barr Convenes the Hearing on the Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Barr to Chopra: The CFPB is Directly Overstepping its Bounds and Serving as Judge, Jury, and Executioner in the Consumer Financial Marketplace

Mayor names Opioid Abatement Commission

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Mayor Linda Gorton today announced the creation of the Opioid Abatement Commission, which will make recommendations to the administration and Urban County Council on how to best use funds received from the National Opioid Litigation settlement.

Barr and McConnell Continue Efforts to Address Impact of the Substance Abuse Epidemic on Kentucky’s Workforce

By Metro Lex News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) and U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) ) introduced legislation on June 14 to reauthorize the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act, which helps address the impact substance abuse is having on America’s workforce.

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Barr Announces Nearly $4 Million Grant for Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, Inc.

Second Chance Academy offers job training, career opportunities to inmates

Green Alert Issued for Lexington Man

Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month

Barr Announces $8.1 Million Grant for Lexington

Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

New playground officially opens at Meadowthorpe Park

Barr and Allen Introduce ESG Act to Protect Investors and Preserve Access to Capital for Energy Producers

The city's newest affordable housing community opens

Barr and Davids Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize the CAREER Act

Barr Introduces the Opportunity Zones Enhancement Act of 2023

Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy Subcommittee Chairman Andy Barr Convenes the Hearing on the Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Mayor names Opioid Abatement Commission

Barr and McConnell Continue Efforts to Address Impact of the Substance Abuse Epidemic on Kentucky’s Workforce

Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

Volunteers Needed for Kentucky River Cleanup

Juneteenth waste collections

Barr Questions Director of CFPB Rohit Chopra in Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Lexington to celebrate Fourth of July with a bang!

Sewer line work on Woodland Ave. to impact traffic

Lexington begins work on senior and therapeutic recreation center at Shillito Park

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