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Kentucky: White students most represented ethnicity at Jessamine County universities in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the university in Jessamine County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Student body in Fayette County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the seven universities in Fayette County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Fayette County Education: 19,933 white students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Aug 8, 2024

White students made up 43.4% of the enrollment in Fayette County public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Jessamine County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Metro Lex News | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Metro Lex News | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

New playground opens at Gainesway Park as city launches Adopt-A-Park program

By Metro Lex News | Aug 7, 2024

Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmembers, Lexington Parks & Recreation staff, and members of Leadership Lexington officially opened a new playground at Gainesway Park, marking the launch of the city’s new Adopt-A-Park program.

Kentucky Veterans Hall announces Class of 2024 inductees

By Metro Lex News | Aug 7, 2024

The Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2024 inductees today. The class includes 26 veterans, as well as nine honorary inductees, from around Kentucky. This is the 10th inductee class for the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame.

Government Center to close early for elevator inspection

By Metro Lex News | Aug 7, 2024

The Government Center, located at 200 E. Main St., will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, to facilitate a state inspection and testing of the building’s elevators.

Lexington extends deadline for Solarize Program applications

By Metro Lex News | Aug 6, 2024

The City of Lexington has extended the deadline for its Solarize Lexington program, which assists residents in installing solar panels on their homes. Interested participants must submit an interest form by Monday, September 2 to be eligible for this year's program.

Lexington Council resumes meetings post-summer recess

By Metro Lex News | Aug 6, 2024

Last month, the Council celebrated Lexington's first Crown Day. This month, they resume their regular meeting schedule after a summer recess. The details are available in the August 2024 Council Comment Newsletter.

Lexington opens applications for neighborhood enhancement grants

By Metro Lex News | Aug 6, 2024

The Neighborhood Enhancement Match Grant Program is now accepting applications from Sept. 1 through Oct. 1, aiming to support neighborhoods and community-based groups in Lexington seeking to improve the city's corridors or roadways.

Lexington initiates Phase One of Heat Plan due to high temperatures

By Metro Lex News | Aug 5, 2024

The city of Lexington will implement Phase One of the Heat Plan from Monday, August 5, to Tuesday, August 6.

Lexington brothers sentenced for money laundering involving luxury cars

By Metro Lex News | Aug 5, 2024

Two Lexington men, Hussein Qasim, 34, and Ibrahim Qasim, 29, were sentenced on Monday by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell to 57 months and 45 months respectively for their roles in a money laundering conspiracy. Hussein and Ibrahim Qasim were also each ordered to pay $3,274,690 in restitution.

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Kentucky: White students most represented ethnicity at Jessamine County universities in 2022-23 school year

Student body in Fayette County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

Fayette County Education: 19,933 white students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Jessamine County in week ending Aug. 3?

1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 3

New playground opens at Gainesway Park as city launches Adopt-A-Park program

Kentucky Veterans Hall announces Class of 2024 inductees

Government Center to close early for elevator inspection

Lexington extends deadline for Solarize Program applications

Lexington Council resumes meetings post-summer recess

Lexington opens applications for neighborhood enhancement grants

Lexington initiates Phase One of Heat Plan due to high temperatures

Lexington brothers sentenced for money laundering involving luxury cars

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jessamine County in week ending July 27

Cincinnati man sentenced for role in conspiracy involving machine guns

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6% of Jessamine County's student body in 2022-23 school year

Fayette County Education: 3,078 multiracial students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

Bipartisan bill seeks to eliminate political bias in federal bank supervision

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