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The Courier Journal
Danville HS football player dies after suffering serious leg injury
A Danville High School football player is dead after suffering from complications related to an injury at a football game against Lincoln County High School, family friend Shamyia Johnson told The Courier Journal Oct. 10. Senior Jamaree Johnson suffered a serious leg injury during Danville's win over Lincoln County High School Sept. 11. As he was taken off the field, his teammates prayed before lining up along the track to watch him being transported to the hospital. In an Oct. 10 letter to the school community, DHS principal Danny Goodwin announced the death and said he "was a cherished member of our DHS community, and he will be deeply missed." While Shamyia Johnson could not elaborate on the details of Jamaree Johnson's death, she posted on social media that she is "truly amazed by the outpouring of love and support being shown to Jamaree and his family." "There has been so much love that I can hardly keep up with all the messages and phone calls," she continued. Those who would like to support Jamaree Johnson's family and loved ones can contribute through a Meal Train or GoFundMe . "Our hearts are broken over the tragic loss of Jamaree Johnson,
Kentucky Kernel
NPHC Homecoming Stepshow celebrates the art of stepping at UK
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) hosted its annual Homecoming Stepshow Friday, Oct. 9, at the University of Kentucky’s Singletary Center for the Arts, bringing fraternity and sorority members together to showcase their organizations through stepping and performance. The 45th anniversary of the step show brought together five fraternities and...
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The drumbeat of construction continues
Morehead State University is continuing its mission to revitalize campus. President Jay Morgan on Wednesday hosted a tour of MSU's multi-disciplinary academic building. The building will play host to both the business and music departments at the university. "I would think that if our luck holds true and the general...
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Nantz, Anderson spark North Laurel to key district win
LONDON — North Laurel picked up an important district victory Friday night, using big plays from Bryson Nantz, Cam Anderson and Jude McWhorter to defeat Southwestern 38-12. The Jaguars improved to 3-3 on the season. “Super-proud of our guys tonight,” North Laurel coach Steven Nelson said “Came out against...
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Lexington Catholic drops 2-0 decision to Shelby Valley, then sweeps Corbin and Blazer
Lexington Catholic went 2-1 in girls’ volleyball on Saturday, October 10. The Knights lost 2-0 to Shelby Valley, a result that MaxPreps described as a clash between two of the state’s top teams. Shelby Valley entered on a long run of home wins and improved to 29-3 on the season, while the loss left Lexington Catholic at 16-9.
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Danville community mourns death of senior football player
Kentucky Kernel
Homecoming Royalty Showcase crowns 2026 king and queen
The University of Kentucky crowned its 2026 Homecoming king and queen Wednesday, Oct. 7, during the Homecoming Royalty Showcase at the Gatton Student Center. Molly Bachman of Madisonville, Kentucky, and Ali Kashif of Prospect, Kentucky, were selected from a 10-person Homecoming Court during the event in the Harris Ballroom. The...
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EKU students question $32,500 cost of new Colonel logo
RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - Some Eastern Kentucky University students are questioning the university’s $32,500 contract with a Texas design firm to create its new Colonel logo, saying the money could have gone toward other priorities. “I’m seeing it pop everywhere, and it’s kind of disappointing because I think it...
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Kentucky high school announces death of senior football player
On Friday night, the Danville (KY) football team improved to 8-0 on the year by kicking a field goal in the fourth quarter to beat W.E.B. Du Bois Academy 23-22. However, Friday night's result was far from the top of everyone's mind in the community.On Saturday morning, Danville Principal Danny Goodwin emailed the school to announce that senior football player Jamaree Johnson had passed away. "Admiral Family, it is with profound sadness that I must share the heartbreaking news of the passing of senior Jamaree Johnson," Goodwin wrote in the email. "Jamaree was a cherished member of our DHS community, and he will be deeply missed. To support one another during this difficult time, the doors of DHS will be open today beginning at 5:30 PM for anyone wishing to gather and remember Jamaree." The announcement went on to note that "Counselors and ministers will be available on-site for anyone who needs a supportive space to talk. Please keep Jamaree, as well as his family and friends, in your thoughts and hearts as we navigate this tragedy together." Jamaree Johnson, a senior on the Danville football team, has passed away. Principal Danny Goodwin said in his announcement the school will
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A&W chairman and WinStar president join Midway University board
MIDWAY, Ky. — Midway University has elected A&W Restaurants Chairman Kevin Bazner and WinStar Farm President Gerry Duffy to its Board of Trustees, adding experience in global business, franchising and the Thoroughbred industry as the university develops its business and equine programs. The appointments bring two Central Kentucky business...
The Courier Journal
St. Xavier, CAL on top after first round of KHSAA boys golf state tournament
The St. Xavier High School golf team took a big step toward a second straight state championship on Tuesday. The Tigers fired a 1-under-par 287 to take the lead after the first round of the Leachman Buick-GMC/KHSAA Boys Golf State Championships at Bowling Green Country Club . St. Xavier holds a five-shot lead over Christian Academy (292) entering Wednesday’s final round, which will tee off at 9 a.m. ET. George Rogers Clark (296) is third, followed by Bowling Green (304) and Bethlehem (309). St. X won its record 22nd state championship last year, but it was the program’s first since 2016. Leading the Tigers on Tuesday were Finn Johnson and Luc Kelty, both of whom shot 70s and are tied for fourth in the individual competition. Greyson Cloern (72, tied for ninth), Brody Alexander (75, tied for 25th) and Brooks Cole (75, tied for 25th) rounded out St. X’s score. Christian Academy’s Luke Elliott shot a 69 and is tied for second in the individual race with Hazard’s Waylon Clutts. Lexington Christian junior Luke Ebel fired a 67 for a two-shot lead. Trinity’s Hunter Majors shot a 70 and is tied with St. X’s Johnson and Kelty for fourth place.