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The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2022-23 School Year Enrollment: 3,237 seventh grade students welcomed in Fayette County schools

Fayette County schools registered 219 fewer seventh grade students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Lexington Police investigate homicide following Biskoff Court shooting

The Lexington Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on September 14, 2024, in the 700 block of Biskoff Court as a homicide.

Which former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

These former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Sep 14, 2024

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jessamine County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Metro Lex News | Sep 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jessamine County in week ending Sept. 7

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Delong Road construction to limit traffic flow from September 16 to October 4

Part of Delong Road will be limited to one lane of traffic from Monday, Sept. 16 to Friday, Oct. 4. Between Jasmine Rose Way and Chas Drive, the road will alternate one way at a time.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 7

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many students were enrolled in sixth grade in Jessamine County in 2022-23 school year?

There were 649 sixth grade students enrolled in Jessamine County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

3,364 students were enrolled for sixth grade in Fayette County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Sep 11, 2024

There were 3,364 sixth grade students enrolled in Fayette County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

House passes bill for increased oversight on US-China science tech agreements

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Congressman Andy Barr’s legislation, the “Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act.” This bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in scientific and technological partnerships between the United States and China by enforcing congressional oversight.

House passes bill targeting Chinese Communist Party's global influence

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023,” introduced by Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06). The legislation authorizes $325 million annually for fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to combat the Chinese Communist Party’s global influence. The funds will support initiatives aimed at countering CCP disinformation, promoting transparency, reducing corruption, and combating coercive economic practices associated with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. A senior State Department official will oversee these...

Barr introduces bill for increased oversight of global banking governance

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the Congressional Banking Regulation Priorities and Accountability Act of 2024. The legislation mandates enhanced consultation by Federal financial regulatory agencies with Congress and the public regarding their engagement with international organizations. The Act aims to protect U.S. sovereignty and strengthen congressional oversight of federal financial regulators by improving accountability and transparency concerning the impact of international organization membership, engagement, and participation on U.S....

City hosts hazardous waste collection event this Saturday

Fayette County residents can dispose of household materials such as paint and cleaners at the city’s fall Household Hazardous Waste collection on Saturday, Sept. 14. The collection event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike. Participants should enter via Jimmie Campbell Drive.

Pre-proposal meeting scheduled for Alltel Building renovation