Congratulations to: Jaxon Freeman, Waco Elementary, Jennifer Taliaferro, Model Laboratory School, first place winners in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s 2019-2020 Adopt a Highway Art Contest. Sarah Coleman, named Exectuive Director of the Kentucky Horse Council. UK College of Nursing outstanding alumni, including: Dr. Patricia B. Howard, Executive Associated Dean for the UK College of Nursing-Norton…… MORE
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UK Announces Football Gameday Protocols
(LEX 18) — The University of Kentucky released its updated requirements tp help combat the spread of coronavirus for those planning to attend the Wildcats’ home opener against Ole Miss on Saturday. A strict mask policy will be enforced, which includes face coverings to be worn by fans at all times except when eating or…… MORE
Parents Worried About Children’s Online Safety Due to Distance Learning
(SWNS)–Three-quarters of American parents are more worried than ever about their child’s online safety due to distance learning, according to new research. As children return to their classrooms virtually, the survey asked 2,000 American parents of school-aged children about the learning curves they’re experiencing alongside their children this school year and the worries that come…… MORE
456 New COVID Cases Sunday
(LEX 18) — Governor Beshear’s office is reporting there now been 66,491 cases of coronavirus in Kentucky. Gov. Beshear said there were 456 newly reported cases on Sunday. Three more people have died after contracting the virus, bringing a total of 1,157 Kentuckians who have died from COVID-19. The deaths reported Sunday include a 97…… MORE
In Brief–TL;DR News
Football legend Joe Montana had a recent scare as an intruder came into the Malibu home of him and his wife on Saturday.A 39-year-old woman came through an unlocked door of Montana’s home and grabbed one of his grandchildren. Montana managed to wrestle the child away from the woman right before she ran away. Luckily, L.A.…… MORE
Free Flu Shots in Fayette Co.
(LFCHD)–The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is once again offering free flu shots Drive-Thru for High-Risk (13 and Older) For those in high-risk categories, a drive-thru flu shot event will be held 9 am.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Consolidated Baptist Church, 1625 Russell Cave Road. This event will only be for high-risk individuals ages 13…… MORE
Good For You!
Congratulations to: Kevin Weaver of Lexington, appointed to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. University of Kentucky women’s soccer players Marissa Bosco, Hannah Richardson, Jordyn Rhodes and Brooke Littman, named to the Southeastern Conference’s preseason watch list. Kelley Sloane, Ava Crow, Anne Flynne, Sandy Nichols, Kelly Hall and Doug Meyers, volunteers honored by CASA of…… MORE
Good For You!
Congratulations to: Cheryl E. Matias, University of Kentucky College of Education Professor, who has received the 2020 American Educational Research Association’s Mid-Career Award in Division K (Teaching and Teacher Education). Kumar Chetan Puli of Rosa Park elementary, a 2020 winner in the KET Summer Story Contest. Dr. Derek Hatch, who has become Associate Professor of…… MORE
Kentucky COVID Deaths Over 1,000
(LEX 18) — During his Wednesday press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has officially crossed the 1,000 mark for coronavirus-related deaths. Gov. Beshear announced that sixteen more Kentuckians have suffered coronavirus-related deaths, bringing Kentucky’s coronavirus-related death total to 1,013. “Over the last six months, we’ve had over 1,000 families going through something that…… MORE
Good For You!
Congratulations to: P.G. Peeples of Lexington, appointed to the Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors. Dale Tony, M.D., who has become the 170th President of the Kentucky Medical Association. Adrian Mendiondo of Lexington, named to the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. Lindsey Hiler, Amanda Kanatzar, Dallas Care and Hannah Jawed, Fayette County students awarded scholarships…… MORE
