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How many students were enrolled in Franklin County School District schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro Lex News | Oct 31, 2024

There were 7,143 students enrolled in Franklin County School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 26

By Metro Lex News | Oct 31, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Fayette County School District Education: 45,877 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Oct 30, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Fayette County School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 153 fewer students being enrolled.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jessamine County in week ending Oct. 26

By Metro Lex News | Oct 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Versailles Road shooting leads to arrest and multiple charges

By Metro Lex News | Oct 29, 2024

One person has been arrested following a shooting on Versailles Road.

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Mayor Gorton opposes proposed solar farm on Fayette County farmland

By Metro Lex News | Oct 29, 2024

Mayor Linda Gorton expressed her opposition to a proposed solar farm in Fayette County during a public comment session with the Kentucky Public Service Commission.

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Barr and Gonzalez propose reforms for CFPB's civil investigative demands

By Metro Lex News | Oct 29, 2024

U.S. Representatives Andy Barr and Vicente Gonzalez have introduced the Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2024, a bipartisan effort aimed at reforming the process used by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) when issuing civil...

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Nicholasville man receives lengthy sentence for child pornography offenses

By Metro Lex News | Oct 28, 2024

A Nicholasville man, Darren Michael Ruble, has been sentenced to 240 months in prison for receiving child pornography.

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Free tire disposal event for Kentucky residents starts October 31

By Metro Lex News | Oct 28, 2024

Kentucky residents, farmers, and businesses generating less than five percent of their revenue from tire sales have the opportunity to dispose of unwanted tires for free.

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U.S. Attorney appoints officer for Eastern Kentucky's upcoming elections

By Metro Lex News | Oct 28, 2024

United States Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV, has appointed Assistant United States Attorney Kate Smith to oversee election-related issues in the Eastern District of Kentucky for the upcoming general election on November 5, 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 19

By Metro Lex News | Oct 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted 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 Oct. 28?

By Metro Lex News | Oct 27, 2024

These former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Oct 26, 2024

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

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334 preschool students in Jessamine County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Oct 26, 2024

Jessamine County schools registered 31 more preschool students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jessamine County in week ending Oct. 19?

By Metro Lex News | Oct 25, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students were enrolled in preschool in Fayette County in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro Lex News | Oct 25, 2024

Fayette County schools registered 129 more preschool students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Homicide and shooting under investigation on Tates Creek Road

By Metro Lex News | Oct 25, 2024

The Lexington Police Department is currently investigating a homicide and shooting incident that took place on Tates Creek Road.

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Congressional leaders question China's role in Taiwan-South Africa relations

By Metro Lex News | Oct 25, 2024

U.S. Representatives Andy Barr, Ami Bera, Gerald E. Connolly, and Mario Diaz-Balart, who co-chair the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, have raised concerns regarding South Africa's recent request to move the Taiwan Liaison Office from Pretoria.

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Barricade incident on Potomac Drive leads to arrest

By Metro Lex News | Oct 25, 2024

One individual was taken into custody following a barricade situation on Potomac Drive.

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Waze introduces alerts for school zones and pedestrian crossings in Lexington

By Metro Lex News | Oct 24, 2024

Users of the Waze navigation app in Lexington now receive alerts for active school zones and pedestrian crossings.