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An Act for Better Futures: Ensuring Nutritious School Meals for Kentucky’s Children [OPINION]
by State Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong and State Representative Chad Aull. As parents, back-to-school season is always a time of excitement for our families and communities. However, this year, as legislators, we are focused not just on the typical hustle and bustle of new teachers, new classes, and new friends, but also on another reality of what school means to many Kentucky kids: an opportunity to get a healthy meal.
Montgomery County man pleads guilty to federal meth and firearm charges
LEXINGTON, KY — A resident of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Christopher Caskey, 46, entered a plea agreement with federal prosecutors on Monday. The plea was filed in Lexington with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and is overseen by Judge Karen K. Caldwell.
Lexington man pleads guilty to trafficking marijuana vapes; faces federal prison time
Lexington, KY — A Fayette County man, Jadallah Mahmoud Omran, 27, has entered a guilty plea to federal charges of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. The case was filed in Lexington with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
Former FMC prison guard pleads guilty to sexual abuse
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Lexington man, Gregory D. Barrett, 51, pleaded guilty on Friday, before Chief U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves, to sexual abuse of a ward. According to his plea agreement, beginning on June 22, 2022 through July 5, 2022, while employed as a Senior Officer Specialist at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Barrett knowingly engaged in a sexual act with an inmate. The plea agreement also explains that Barrett later threatened and intimidated another inmate who was aware of his crime and could be a witness against him.
Juvenile Justice Oversight Council examines alternatives to detention
FRANKFORT — Traditional detention isn’t the only option for children in Kentucky’s juvenile justice system. Margo Figg, director for the Division of Classification and Placement for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, gave a presentation on the alternatives to detention during Friday’s Juvenile Justice Oversight Council meeting.
Crime plummets as Lexington Times intern joins new police surveillance network [SATIRE]
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a surprising twist of fate, the Lexington Police Department's (LPD) latest technological advancement, Fusus, has led to an unexpected crime-fighting hero: Horatio "Hot Pocket" Hufflebeard, the Lexington Times’ Web Intern.
Daniel Cameron courts Lexington voters
Lexington, KY - GOP gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron had an active day in Lexington, engaging with the crowd at Commerce Lexington's public policy luncheon and outlining his political vision. Austin Horn, politics reporter for the Herald-Leader, documented Cameron's appearance in a detailed Twitter thread.
Report: Funding gap between Kentucky’s wealthy and poor school districts is now worse than ever
LEXINGTON, KY — A recent report by the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy (KCEP) has revealed a concerning trend in the state's education funding. According to the analysis, Kentucky's school funding has returned to levels not seen since before the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA) of 1990.
Kentucky is next to last in currency of nursing-home inspections, and it may not have hit bottom yet
Kentucky is farther behind on nursing-home inspections than only one other state, and the huge backlog might last a long time, Beshear administration officials state officials warned a legislative committee Tuesday. That could leave health and safety problems undiscovered, reports John Cheves of the Lexington Herald-Leader.
More resources now available for Kentucky nonprofits working to reduce overdose deaths
More than 615,000 dollars is going to nonprofit groups in Kentucky working to end opioid addiction. According to state data, more than 2,100 Kentuckians lost their lives to a drug overdose last year – the first decline in deaths since 2018. Eligible groups include those working to raise awareness about overdose prevention, reduce the stigma around substance use disorders, and improve access to harm reduction, treatment and recovery support.
Boundary expansion planning includes discussions of protecting rural Black hamlets
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Urban Growth Management Master Plan Advisory Committee, which is responsible for identifying areas for possible inclusion in the Urban Service Area, convened Tuesday to discuss expansion plans. The discussions included considerations around preserving Fayette County’s 24 historic rural Black hamlets.
Lexington Passenger Rail proposal sparks unprecedented community interest
LEXINGTON, KY — A recent proposal for a passenger rail system in Lexington has ignited an extraordinary wave of community interest and support, marking a potentially transformative moment for the city's transportation landscape.
Legislators vow to fight fentanyl during committee meeting
FRANKFORT — The Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection heard impassioned testimony Tuesday from those who lost loved ones to fentanyl, and some lawmakers vowed to continue fighting the drug through legislation.
Nail tech industry asks legislative committee to update testing, regulations
FRANKFORT — A bipartisan bill in the works for the 2024 legislative session would update nail tech certification testing and nail salon regulations. Senate Minority Caucus Chair Reginald Thomas, D-Lexington, is one of the primary sponsors of the potential legislation. He and Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, have been working together on the bill.
Defending Kentucky’s Public Schools: A Plea from House Democratic Caucus Chair Cherlynn Stevenson (OPINION)
by Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Chair Cherlynn Stevenson, D-Lexington. It has been a little more than 130 years since Kentucky’s constitutional framers laid the cornerstone of public education in the commonwealth – a one-sentence directive that calls on the General Assembly to “provide for an efficient system of common schools throughout the state.”
Kentuckians Kick-Off Hunger Action Month
As anti-hunger advocates gather today at the state Capitol to launch Feeding Kentucky’s Hunger Action Month kickoff, experts say the next Farm Bill — the nation’s largest nutrition and agricultural legislation — will decide the fate of many of the federal food programs Kentuckians rely on.
Major Lexington drug bust leads to federal plea agreement
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A plea agreement has been reached with one of the defendants involved in a major Lexington drug bust operation earlier this year. Jose Miguel Gallegos, also known as Jose Miguel Gallegos-Arenas and Miguel Hidalgos-Juarez, has entered into a plea agreement in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky. The defendant will plead guilty to three federal counts:
Everclear’s Art Alexakis reflects on Lexington, recovery, and a new tour ahead of Manchester Music Hall show
LEXINGTON, KY – Everclear, the iconic U.S. rock band, is kicking off their tour in Lexington at Manchester Music Hall on September 6. Fans are eagerly anticipating a night filled with hits, new releases, and a special connection to the city. In an exclusive interview, Art Alexakis, the band’s founder, lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter, opened up about his love for Lexington, his journey through recovery, and his long and successful career.
Lexington Noise Ordinance under review: a comprehensive look at challenges and potential solutions
LEXINGTON, KY — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) Social Services and Public Safety Committee is set to discuss the city's noise ordinance on Tuesday. The presentation, led by Hannah Eiden, Legislative Aide for the 3rd District, will cover the history, current guidelines, enforcement data, case studies, challenges, and potential next steps for the noise ordinance.
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