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Update Stonehaven Drive Shooting Investigation

By Metro Lex News | Feb 29, 2024

Two people have been charged for a shooting incident that took place on Stonehaven Drive on July 4, 2023. According to the report, officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of fireworks and possible shots fired. It was discovered that two males and a juvenile had sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.Following an investigation assisted by the Real-Time Intelligence Center, two suspects were identified. Daquis Sharp, 27, and Jatiece Parks, 19, have both been charged with Assault 1st Degree (Complicity) and Wanton...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Jessamine County rise or fall in 2021?

By Metro Lex News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Jessamine County received $813,812 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Intersection of Gainesway Drive and section of Greentree Road to be closed

By Metro Lex News | Feb 27, 2024

Lexington residents should be aware of upcoming road closures and detours as the intersection of Gainesway Road and Greentree Road is set to be affected by sewer construction work. According to a recent announcement, Greentree Road will be closed to through traffic from Centre Parkway to New Circle Road, including the mentioned intersection, starting Tuesday, March 5.Initially, the intersection will experience intermittent closures with flagmen assisting in directing traffic. Subsequently, a full closure is scheduled for approximately one week in March for pipe...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jessamine County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Metro Lex News | Feb 27, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 24

By Metro Lex News | Feb 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jessamine County in week ending Feb. 24

By Metro Lex News | Feb 25, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By Metro Lex News | Feb 25, 2024

These former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Feb 24, 2024

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

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Jessamine County in week ending Feb. 17

By Metro Lex News | Feb 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Barr, Stefanik, Hudson Introduce Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act to Stop Unconstitutional Tracking of Gun Sales

By Metro Lex News | Feb 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Barr, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, and Congressman Richard Hudson have introduced the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act to address the tracking of gun sales through the use of a Merchant Category Code.Speaking about the bill, Congressman Andy Barr emphasized the importance of privacy in purchases, especially when it comes to firearms. He stated, "The privacy of Americans' purchases, especially when it comes to firearms, is non-negotiable."Congresswoman Elise Stefanik echoed Barr's sentiments, highlighting the bill's aim to protect...

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What was 2nd largest nursing home in Jessamine County as of Q4 2023?

By Metro Lex News | Feb 22, 2024

Nicholasville Nursing and Rehabilitation, the second largest nursing home in Jessamine County, aided an average of 59.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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How much did farmers in Jessamine County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Metro Lex News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Jessamine County received $310,870 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Largest nursing home in Jessamine County as of Q4 2023

By Metro Lex News | Feb 21, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of five, Thomson-Hood Veterans Center was the largest nursing home in Jessamine County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jessamine County in week ending Feb. 17?

By Metro Lex News | Feb 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jessamine County in week ending Feb. 17?

By Metro Lex News | Feb 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 17

By Metro Lex News | Feb 18, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19?

By Metro Lex News | Feb 18, 2024

These former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Feb 17, 2024

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

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jessamine County in week ending Feb. 10

By Metro Lex News | Feb 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, a public facility, had a rating of 5 in Q4 2023

By Metro Lex News | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Commonwealth of Kentucky since July 1, 1991, Thomson-Hood Veterans Center boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.