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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jessamine County in week ending Sept. 21

By Metro Lex News | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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House passes act including initiative for white oak restoration

By Metro Lex News | Sep 25, 2024

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Fix Our Forests Act," which included Congressman Andy Barr’s amendment to establish the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition. This initiative aims to address the projected decline of white oak populations over the next two decades. White oak currently spans 104 million acres across the United States and is vital for biodiversity, wildlife habitats, and various industries.

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Lexington announces fall mulch giveaway event on September 28

By Metro Lex News | Sep 25, 2024

This year’s fall mulch giveaway for Lexington residents will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike between 8 a.m. and noon or until supplies run out. Residents are advised to enter via Jimmie Campbell Drive.

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Barr and McGarvey introduce resolution for National Bourbon Heritage Month

By Metro Lex News | Sep 25, 2024

Yesterday, Representatives Andy Barr (KY-06) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate September as National Bourbon Heritage Month. This move celebrates the bourbon capital of the world and marks the 25th anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

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EDA awards $4.7 million grant for substance abuse facility in Richmond

By Metro Lex News | Sep 24, 2024

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $4.7 million to the City of Richmond, Kentucky, for building renovations aimed at supporting substance abuse workforce development in the region. The facility will house 50-72 recovery beds for men and will be operated by New Vista, which will implement a workforce program and employ approximately 41 full-time service, support, and clinical staff. The investment will be supplemented by contributions from the City of Richmond and Madison County, each providing $1.5 million.

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Lexington launches team for police assistance on mental health calls

By Metro Lex News | Sep 24, 2024

Mayor Linda Gorton joined the Lexington Police and Fire Departments to launch the city’s Community Crisis Co-Response Team. The team will assist the Police Department with mental health-related calls.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jessamine County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Metro Lex News | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, 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 Sept. 23?

By Metro Lex News | Sep 22, 2024

These former Metro Lex News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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562 students were enrolled for 12th grade in Jessamine County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Sep 21, 2024

There were 562 12th grade students enrolled in Jessamine County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Sep 21, 2024

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

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Fayette County schools welcomed 3,359 12th grade students in 2022-23 school year

By Metro Lex News | Sep 20, 2024

There were 3,359 12th grade students enrolled in Fayette County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jessamine County in week ending Sept. 14

By Metro Lex News | Sep 20, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Fall 2022: 79% of applicants to Jessamine County's 2 universities were admitted

By Metro Lex News | Sep 20, 2024

Jessamine County's two universities admitted an estimated 79% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.

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House passes bills aimed at limiting ESG considerations

By Metro Lex News | Sep 20, 2024

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act," which included two bills by Congressman Andy Barr.

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94.7% of college applicants to Fayette County's 8 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Metro Lex News | Sep 19, 2024

Fayette County's eight universities admitted an estimated 94.7% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.

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Lexington welcomes new additions to its Green Check sustainability program

By Metro Lex News | Sep 19, 2024

The City of Lexington is welcoming 12 new businesses to its Green Check program, a green business sustainability certification initiative. Additionally, nine businesses are recertifying as Green Check members, reaffirming their commitment for another three years.

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Broadband expansion begins in rural Fayette County

By Metro Lex News | Sep 19, 2024

Lexington’s initiative to extend broadband internet to unserved and underserved areas in rural Fayette County is progressing, with service beginning this month in and around Jimtown, a rural hamlet in northern Fayette County, Mayor Linda Gorton announced today.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jessamine County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Metro Lex News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jessamine County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 14

By Metro Lex News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jessamine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lexington Police Department partners with local organizations for community event

By Metro Lex News | Sep 17, 2024

The Lexington Police Department is partnering with Immanuel Baptist Church and GreenHouse 17 to participate in the National Faith and Blue Weekend by hosting an event on October 13, 2024.