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Former UK Guard Feels He Was ‘Best Player In The 2024 Draft’
When a top three overall recruit in the country signs on to play Kentucky basketball, everyone thinks high draft pick. That wasn’t the case for former blue-chip recruit Justin Edwards. Edwards was on the wrong side of history when he became the first top-three recruit to go undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft. This is even more daunting when considering the 2024 NBA draft class was widely regarded as weak. In Edward’s mind though, all this was a mistake. In an interview with Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Edwards reportedly stated,
Stat! Hospital coffee shop with $1 million in sales to close for 12-week renovation
Bustling on the first floor of UK HealthCare’s main outpatient clinic is a haven for caffeine lovers and coffee addicts. Later this year, the coffee shop will undergo a $2.3 million renovation to be more efficient for “today’s coffee needs.”
DEI policy discussions return to Frankfort, setting stage for next General Assembly
Diversity, equity and inclusion policy discussions have returned to Frankfort — setting the stage for the potential return of controversial DEI legislation in the next General Assembly. At an Interim Education Committee meeting Tuesday, Chair Stephen West, R-Paris, said lawmakers wanted to learn more about current DEI policies at...
Knights football starts off preseason with Big Man, 7-on-7 at George Rogers Clark
WINCHESTER — Beginning their practice on Wednesday earlier in the week following the end of the KHSAA dead period, the Marion County Knights traveled to George Rogers Clark for their first Big Man and 7-on-7 competition. Facing Martin County and Newport High School, the Knights came away with 1-1,...
Education Students Gain Cross-Cultural Experience and Teaching Skills in Hungary ESL Camp
In June, School of Education Associate Professor Dr. Barbara Adams ’91 Hamilton took 12 education students to teach English as a second language (ESL) at a camp in Letenye, Hungary, and serve a community through the local church in partnership with One Mission Society. Each day, nearly 60 students...
Lexington insurance agent on why companies are dropping coverage on some vehicle models
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington insurance agent says certain Kia and Hyundai owners are seeing higher insurance rates. In Minnesota, one woman’s insurer, State Farm, recently dropped her, citing high theft rates associated with her Hyundai model. Despite frustrations for consumers, insurance agents emphasize that companies are protecting...
Ft. Thomas to improve community complex with $5 million, help from school district
FT. THOMAS, Ky. (WKRC) - Ft. Thomas is getting $5 million from the state legislature and additional funds from the school district to improve the Tower Park Community Complex. The Tower Park Community Complex is made up of more than 85 acres of forest, sporting facilities, playgrounds, hiking/biking trails, and two recreation buildings used for events and activities.
Kenton County Police request help after masked men burn pride flag in Latonia Lakes
Kenton County Police are seeking help after two masked men burned a pride flag posted on a private residence on Club House Drive in Latonia Lakes in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 13. The incident was captured on the property owner’s security camera and shows what appear to...
HWEA earns another certificate for drinking water excellence
Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority continues the tradition of excellence, that their Moss Water Treatment Plant was once again awarded an Area-Wide Optimization Program certificate. According to HWEA, the certificate is a multi-state initiative which encourages drinking water systems to voluntarily achieve optimization goals above and beyond EPA regulatory requirements—and HWEA...
James Young Still Remembers Surprise UK Provided During Crazy Season
Kentucky went from one of the nation’s most disappointing teams in the 2013-14 season to almost winning a national championship thanks to a brilliant postseason run. Kentucky had the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class stacked with McDonald’s All-Americans but after a 7-1 start had losses to Baylor, North Carolina, Arkansas, LSU, Florida, Arkansas again, South Carolin and Florida again to finish 12-6 in SEC play and 22-9 overall going into postseason play.
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