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News from May 2024

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How many Jessamine County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

By Metro Lex News | May 31, 2024

Jessamine County's only university had 27.4% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | May 30, 2024

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

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PNC Foundation awards $75K grant for Lexington's Family Care Center playground

By Metro Lex News | May 30, 2024

On May 30, 2024, the PNC Foundation announced a $75,000 grant to Lexington’s Family Care Center for the construction of a nature-based playground.

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Brendan Hord, former Paul Laurence Dunbar High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Metro Lex News | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Former Lexington Christian Academy player Evan Byers’ collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Metro Lex News | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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Travis Smith, former Montessori High School of Kentucky baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Metro Lex News | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Hayden Smith, former West Jessamine High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Metro Lex News | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Western Michigan Broncos.

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Lexington issues traffic alert for upcoming weekend events

By Metro Lex News | May 29, 2024

The Lexington Police Department has issued a traffic alert in anticipation of a busy weekend in the city. Several events are scheduled to take place from Thursday through Sunday, leading to expected increases in both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, particularly around event venues.

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Renovation begins on Valley Park neighborhood center

By Metro Lex News | May 29, 2024

Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds, and Lexington Parks & Recreation staff officially commenced construction on the renovation and expansion of the neighborhood center at Valley Park on May 29, 2024.

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4.8% of Fayette County students on collegiate teams in 2022

By Metro Lex News | May 27, 2024

Fayette County universities had 4.8% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Manchester Street closure announced for Town Branch Park construction

By Metro Lex News | May 23, 2024

A short section of Manchester Street, formerly South Jefferson Street, will be temporarily closed to traffic starting on Tuesday, May 28 for construction related to Town Branch Park. This closure is expected to last until early fall.

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Construction set to begin on Phoenix Park in June

By Metro Lex News | May 23, 2024

Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmember Hannah LeGris, Lexington Parks & Recreation staff, donors, and stakeholders officially kicked off construction this morning of a reimagined Phoenix Park.

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Federal disaster aid granted for Kentucky counties after April 2 storms

By Metro Lex News | May 23, 2024

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to aid recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms on April 2, 2024. Federal funding will be provided to individuals and businesses impacted in Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Mason, Oldham, Union, and Whitley counties.

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Lexington seeks intervention in proposed solar facility plan

By Metro Lex News | May 22, 2024

The City of Lexington has petitioned the Kentucky Public Service Commission to intervene in a case regarding the proposed location of a solar energy facility on a Fayette County farm. East Kentucky Power Cooperative has requested permission from the Commission to build the facility, which would be located on 387 acres zoned for agricultural purposes in eastern Fayette County.

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Memorial Day affects Lexington's waste collection schedule

By Metro Lex News | May 22, 2024

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, there will be no city waste collection on Monday, May 27. Residents and businesses that normally receive curbside pickup on Mondays will be served on Wednesday, May 29. Place carts out after 4 p.m. on Tuesday to ensure Wednesday collection. Curbside pickup on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday will not be affected.

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South Mill Street closure planned for sanitary sewer work

By Metro Lex News | May 21, 2024

South Mill Street will be temporarily closed to traffic between High Street and Maxwell Street starting on Tuesday, May 28, for sanitary sewer construction. The roadway is expected to reopen by early fall.

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Golden alert canceled for missing Lexington man

By Metro Lex News | May 20, 2024

The Lexington Police Department issued a Golden Alert for a missing local man, Kenneth Higgins, on May 20, 2024. The 32-year-old was last seen around 9:00 a.m. on May 18, in the 1000 block of Firethorn Place.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | May 18, 2024

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

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Lexington police investigate Dakota Street homicide

By Metro Lex News | May 18, 2024

The Lexington Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that transpired on Dakota Street. The incident took place on Friday, May 17, 2024, around 8:46 p.m., when officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Dakota Street following reports of a shooting.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jessamine County in week ending May 11?

By Metro Lex News | May 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.