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2025 stock-rising point guard 'wants' offer from Kentucky basketball
Kentucky basketball is still Kentucky and many prospects have echoed that sentiment following the departure of John Calipari. While Mark Pope has yet to coach a single game in Lexington, he's already won some battles on the recruiting trail with his personality, coaching style and ability to connect with the prospects. Oh, and the fact he lives and breathes Kentucky basketball -- and has the history engraved in him.
Andrew Carr has been a perfect fit for Mark Pope offense; stresses the importance of Jaxson Robinson
The Mark Pope era is well underway in Lexington and the team is currently gearing up for year No. 1 this upcoming season. One name that has made incredible progress since arriving in Lexington is Wake Forest transfer Andrew Carr. Carr brings some much-needed leadership and a veteran presence that...
Cadiz Event Ensuring Students Are Ready For Upcoming School Year
The Cadiz On Main Program and various community sponsors are coming together for the inaugural BACK2SCHOOL BASH. The event will occur Saturday afternoon, August 10th, from Noon to 6:00, at West Cadiz Park. On Main Director Briana Hyde said the event will be free for all of the children in the community.
Tennessee Man Dies After Being Burned By 150-Degree Hotel Shower
76-year-old Tennessee native Alex Chronis was staying at the Econo Lodge in Erlanger, Kentucky. This was back in November 2021 while Chronis was on a work trip. Per the Knoxville News Sentinel, Chronis was badly burned during a morning shower. According to a lawsuit filed by Chronis' estate, "the water was more than 150 degrees, a temperature that can cause third-degree burns within seconds of exposure."
Lexington supermarket customers should check charges after skimmer found: Police
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Two men were arrested on Monday after a credit card keypad skimmer was found in a Lexington supermarket. The police said they found the skimmer at the Winburn Fruit Supermarket store on Winburn Drive. Arrest records show that two men, both later identified as...
Man And Woman Charged With Endangering The Welfare Of Minors
A Hopkinsville man and woman were charged with several counts of endangering the welfare of a minor after a child was found in a parking lot on North Drive Wednesday afternoon. Hopkinsville Police say they were called for a 2-year-old that was found in a parking lot and witnesses followed...
Baptist Health breaks ground on new urgent care facility on Bardstown Road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Baptist Health Louisville held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning on its new dual emergency and urgent care facility. Baptist and Intuitive Health hosted the event on Bardstown Road off Interstate 265, between Fern Creek and Highview. Baptist Health ER and Urgent Care Glenmary allows patients who are unsure if they need emergency or urgent care. to be evaluated and treated based on their needs.
2 teenagers arrested in connection to 13-year-old’s murder in Chickasaw neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville police have arrested two teenagers in connection to the murder investigation of 13-year-old DaViawn Blackmon. Blackmon was found dead after he was shot in the Chickasaw neighborhood near 38th and Broadway on June 27. On Thursday, LMPD announced they arrested a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old in connection to his death.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
New game with old school style lets players side scroll past Ky. tourist attractions
From Cave City’s Dinosaur World and the Forest Giants of Shepherdsville to the giant Fork in the Road in Franklin, a free game developed by Kentucky Tourism gives people the chance to explore some of the Bluegrass State’s more off-the-beaten-path attractions. The Great Big Kentucky Adventure – released...
Beyond the Crown: Ariana Rodriguez’s journey to Miss Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. – For many, competing in the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Pageant would be a dream come true. For University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) student Ariana Rodriguez, it has enabled her to pursue a higher education and kickstart her non-profit. Rodriguez, a sophomore earning her bachelor’s...
Metropolis launches a personal digital space for Cointelegraph: A new digital Frontier
In a rapidly digitizing global market, Digital Native Brands (DNBs) face the challenge of standing out against brands with a physical presence. Cointelegraph, a leader in web3 news and a key player in accelerating crypto and web3 adoption, is tackling this by launching their newest destination inside Metropolis. Cointelegraph's property...
Pilot In Fatal Crop Duster Accident Identified
Graves County, Ky.–Graves County Coroner Brad Jones has released more information identifying the sole pilot and occupant of the plane that crashed on Grover Hall Road. The crop duster type plane was spraying a nearby field when the crash occurred. The pilot was Juan Sebastion De Gregorio, age 41...
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