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NCC’s Peterson receives University of Kentucky Distinguished Alumnus Award
WHAT HAPPENED: At its Oct. 9, 2026 reunion celebration, the University of Kentucky Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment honored leaders whose careers have strengthened poultry production, policy, education and outreach. THE AWARD: The annual reunion awards recognize alumni and department...
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lexingtonky.news
15 Fayette County Schools Named 2026 Green School Champions
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fifteen Fayette County Public Schools campuses have been named 2026 Green School Champions for their work in sustainability literacy, environmental impact, and student and staff wellness, according to a district announcement. The district congratulated the honorees and their leaders. Five schools earned recognition in all three...
WKYT 27
EKU reports $6.7 million budget gap
RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - Eastern Kentucky University is reporting a $6.7 million budget gap according to a report from the Eastern Progress. A statement from the university provided to the student newspaper said that it has seen a higher than projected cost for employee healthcare and flat enrollment; university officials said that enrollment is up but the student population’s composition resulted in lower tuition revenue.
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‘Always had a smile’: Coaches remember Danville football player who died after medical emergency
DANVILLE , Ky. (WKYT) - Danville High School is mourning the loss of senior Jamaree Johnson, who died following a medical emergency. He was 17. Johnson was known as a lineman on the Danville Admirals football team. Injury, then medical emergency. Johnson was hurt during a game. On Friday night,...
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Rebels drop regular season finale to Danville Christan
LIBERTY — Casey County came up short as Danville Christian held on to win 3-1 in a boys' high school soccer regular season finale on Thursday, Oct. 1. The Rebels and Warriors are newfound rivals. Danville Christian is an upstart boys' high school soccer program. Casey County slipped to...
lexingtonky.news
FCPS Board Hears PBIS Progress, Previews Child Nutrition Hire
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fayette County Public Schools officials highlighted progress on student behavior programs and previewed several funding and staffing items for the Fayette County Board of Education’s next action meeting, according to a recap of the board’s October planning session published by the district. Sara Pickering...
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...