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The Coconut Mama

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Done. The 3 most beloved Kentucky restaurants that are now gone

Kentucky’s restaurant landscape has shifted again, following a year that already took several distinctive local favorites off the map. The latest losses include a kaleidoscopic Lexington coffeehouse and two Louisville…

Louisville, KY · 10d

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The Massive Kentucky Discount Store Where You Can Score A Whole Cart For Just $35

Retail therapy is supposed to be therapeutic, but somewhere along the way, it started feeling more like a financial stress test. Gabe’s in Lexington, Kentucky is here to fix that, one overflowing cart at a time. Let’s start with a simple truth. Most stores are not on your...

Lexington, KY · 6d

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This Kentucky Restaurant Serves Some Of The Country's Best Biscuits And Gravy

Biscuits and gravy is a comfort meal that's unbeatable when done right. This Kentucky establishment uses local ingredients to create its winning dish.

Lexington, KY · 1d

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This Kentucky Mountain Town Is Where Wild Horses Graze Right Beside The Road As You Drive Past

Wild horses roam free across a 50,000-acre riding playground in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. Some riders spot them just off a trail marked 101. Those horses don’t travel alone, either. Riders have also reported elk, grazing cattle, and high mountain views along the same gravel routes. I love...

Kentucky · 3d

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This Under-The-Radar Kentucky Seafood Shack Dishes Out Unforgettable Fried Fish

Somewhere in Lexington, Kentucky, there’s a red brick building with a cheerful fish on the sign, and inside that building, people are having one of the best meals of their lives. Smithtown Seafood is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever wasted time eating anywhere...

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Treat Yourself To The Most Authentic Italian Restaurant In Kentucky That Only Gets Better

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to treat yourself to something genuinely wonderful, consider this article that sign, and consider Joe Bologna’s Restaurant and Pizzeria in Lexington, Kentucky, the destination. This is a restaurant that doesn’t just meet expectations, it quietly raises them every single time you...

Lexington, KY · 3d

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The Mexican Bakery In Kentucky Where You Can Grab Fresh Tamales, Flan, And Sweet Breads

A bakery that opens at 6 AM and stays open until 10 PM, every single day, sounds like a dare. Add tamales that appear after 5 PM on weekdays, and I’m already planning dinner around dessert. This Kentucky spot hands you a tray and a pair of tongs at...

Lexington, KY · 3d

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This Overnight Horseback Ride Might Be Kentucky’s Most Unexpected Mountain Adventure

You can sleep outside with the horses after a full day of riding mountain trails. That’s the actual plan on one overnight trip in eastern Kentucky, and it’s built for riders 18 and older. The trails wind across more than 1,000 acres of private land. There are over...

Beattyville, KY · 2d

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This 100-Acre Kentucky Garden Costs Nothing And Gives Your Family A Whole Slow Afternoon Outdoors

Some of the best family afternoons in Lexington start with a free parking spot and nothing on the schedule. Right next to the University of Kentucky football stadium, there is a patch of land where kids chase rabbits, runners loop past flower beds, and dogs on leashes act like they own the place.

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Jean Farris in Lexington Offers Upscale Country Dinners Among the Vines on Old Richmond Road

Some of the best dinner tables in Kentucky are not downtown at all. They sit at the end of a country drive, past horse fences and open fields, where the city lights fade and rows of grapevines take over the view. South of Lexington, one family has built a place...

Lexington, KY · 23h

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Follow These 7 Kentucky Trails To Abandoned Ghost Towns And Ruins Nature Took Back

Somewhere in the Kentucky woods, an old coal camp still has its store, school, and homes. The catch?. They’re built from open metal frames, so you can look straight through the walls. I love that idea so much. The real town emptied out decades ago, and those see-through outlines...

Kentucky · 1d

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Clark County animal shelter urges pet vaccinations after distemper reports

CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Clark County Animal Shelter is urging pet owners to check their animals’ vaccination status after receiving reports of canine distemper in local raccoons. The shelter said a wildlife rehabilitator reported that 15 raccoons and counting had tested positive for the virus in the...

Clark County, KY · 1d

Lexington Herald-Leader

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After death of founder, what's next for Selma's Catering in Lexington? ‘Selma's is going on'

When longtime Lexington caterer Selma Dawahare Owens died in early October , there was an outpouring of appreciation from customers for decades of help with special occasions. And some wondered what losing Selma would mean for the future of the business. The good news is that Selma’s Catering isn’t going anywhere. In fact, the business is expanding: It will be doubling its capacity to cater special occasions and plans to do more to make daily life easier too. It’s possible because Owens sold the business in 2024 to a local firm, Hunsicker , founded by Wes Murry and Becca Self, which will continue operating Selma’s under the management of managing director Lars Kopperud, who was brought in from Nashville to run the business last year. “Hunsicker is really excited about the opportunities ahead with them,” said Becca Self in an email. “And I know the whole team, myself and Wes included, feel especially fortunate to be building on of such rich legacy of hospitality that Selma instilled in its core. Kopperud said he’d spent the last year and half learning everything from the inside out, including the recipes, directly from Owens. “Obviously there’s no replacing the queen of hospitality,” he

Lexington, KY · 3d

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Cherie Devaux, first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, visits Kentucky Horse Park

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Cherie Devaux, the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, was at the Kentucky Horse Park on Tuesday as the featured guest for the park’s Equine Ed series. The series presents an in-depth interview and Q&A session with featured guests for audiences. Devaux made...

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Jessamine County EMS welcomes new support dog

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Jessamine County Emergency Medical Services has a new furry friend. The department announced Tuesday that a support dog, named Teddy, has joined its ranks. K9’s For Warriors, the nation’s leading provider of trained service dogs for veterans, law enforcement and first responders, recruited Teddy at...

Jessamine County, KY · 1d

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US Equestrian Seeks Member Feedback on Equine Welfare at Competitions Through Dressage Membership Survey

Lexington, Ky. – As part of the USEF Dressage Sport Committee, the Dressage Equine Ethics & Wellbeing Task Force has been working to develop action plans that address the challenges facing our discipline in the subject area of horse welfare. The Task Force is inviting members to share their perspectives on equine welfare at competitions through the Dressage Membership Survey: Equine Welfare at Competitions, which opens today.

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Extension Notes: UK Study Finds Essential Oil Sprays Offer Little Lasting Cockroach Control

Lexington, Ky.— A German cockroach races across a kitchen floor. Someone grabs a bottle of essential oil spray, soaks the insect and watches it die. The product worked, but a new University of Kentucky study suggests the larger infestation probably did not notice. German cockroaches — the type normally...

Lexington, KY · 23h

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Private Bourbon Clubs Sell Access as Prices Soften

When Rare Bottles Get Easier to Buy, Clubs Sell Something Else Louisville Business First reports that private bourbon clubs are offering exclusive access as shelf prices soften. The full article is

Louisville, KY · 2d

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The Rise of Granite Countertops in Richmond, KY: Insights from Bluegrass Marble & Granite

RICHMOND, KY - November 10, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Bluegrass Marble & Granite, a Kentucky-based natural stone countertop company, shares industry insights examining granite countertop selection, durability, maintenance, and installation considerations for residential projects. The company's informational overview provides practical guidance for homeowners, builders, and design professionals evaluating granite countertops in Richmond, KY. The resource addresses common questions about natural stone surfaces, including available finishes, material characteristics, and factors that influence long-term performance. Through this information, the company seeks to help consumers better understand granite's applications in kitchen and bathroom renovations.

Richmond, KY · 1d

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Skip The Fancy Spots And Try These 8 Hole-In-The-Wall Kentucky Restaurants That Deliver Pure Magic

Curious about hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Kentucky that skip the fancy stuff and focus purely on flavor?. These 8 no-frills spots serve satisfying meals and authentic charm that make every visit feel worthwhile. 1. The Whistle Stop (Glendale) A restaurant inside a building more than a hundred years old anchors the...

Kentucky · 3d