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Rowan County High School officials speak out in support of coach targeted by racist graffiti

ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Rowan County High School officials spoke out Tuesday in support of a coach recently targeted by racist graffiti. “As the investigation into the racist graffiti at our athletic facility has concluded, we want to reaffirm our support for Coach Jeff Jones and his family,” officials said in a social media post. “Coach Jones is a valued member of the Rowan County Senior High School family, and we appreciate the support our school community has shown during this difficult situation.”

Rowan County, KY · 10d
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Ashton Giles selected for 2027 Kentucky Women in Education Leadership Cohort

Ashton Giles, Fulton County Elementary School Principal and Fulton County Middle School Interim Principal, was recently named as one of 27 educators representing 19 school districts and two educational cooperatives for the 2027 Kentucky Women in Education Leadership (KWEL) cohort by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA). The new...

Fulton County, KY · 9d
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Varsity football finishes out the regular season with a 34-13 win against Scott County

Last Friday, Oct. 23, the Bluebirds dominated Scott County High School, ending with a score of 34-13. Offensively, Highlands had 292 rushing yards and 189 passing yards. Quarterback Bryce Armstrong (10) completed 11 of 20 pass attempts. On the ground, Armstrong (10) led the rushing attempts with 21 carries for...

Georgetown, KY · 11d
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McIlvoy places 37th in KTCCCA Middle School State Championship

LEXINGTON — Washington County runner Luke McIlvoy finished 37th out of 325 runners in the KTCCCA Middle School State Championship 6th Grade & Under Division at the New Horse Park on Saturday, Oct. 17. Mcllvoy set a new personal record of 11:05 despite competing with a broken arm. One...

Lexington, KY · 10d
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Washington County Schools Names Donovan Matthews District Athletic Director

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. — Donovan Matthews has been named the new district athletic director for Washington County Schools. Matthews is a 2020 graduate of Meade County High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Campbellsville University in 2024. During his time at CU, he spent two years as a collegiate athlete and two years as a student coach. He also worked in sports information for the majority of his collegiate years, gaining valuable experience in athletic communications, event operations, and media coverage. Additionally, he spent time working alongside the athletic director’s office, further developing his understanding of athletic administration. In addition to his athletic director responsibilities, Matthews will also serve as coordinator for Virtual School/Commander Academy.

Washington County, KY · 10d

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‘I learned a lot’: Estill County high school junior speaks about moderating 6th District debate

ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - An Estill County high school junior moderated Tuesday night’s debate between Ralph Alvarado and Zach Dembo. Lincoln Wilburn said he learned a lot from the debate. The 6th District race is seen as Kentucky’s most competitive House race. [WATCH THE FULL DEBATE BELOW]

Estill County, KY · 9d

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Kentucky High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Oct. 26)

Highland's climbs two place, while Christian Academy-Louisville and Pulaski dropp back slightly in the Kentucky high school football state rankings.

Lexington, KY · 11d

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Kentucky high school student helps organize and moderate Congressional debate

In Estill County, 16-year-old Lincoln Wilburn helped organize and moderate a debate featuring candidates running for U.S. Congress, part of an effort to make sure young voices are heard.

Estill County, KY · 10d

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Corbin’s Roberson KHSGSC Named 13th Region Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year; All-Region Teams Announced

CORBIN — Corbin’s Jersey Roberson has been named the 13th Region Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year by the Kentucky High School Girls Soccer Coaches Association, highlighting a talented group of players recognized for their performances during the 2026 season. Roberson also earned the top spot on...

Corbin, KY · 11d

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Harrison County Schools face separate challenges Oct. 23

Last Friday, Oct. 23, Harrison County Schools dealt with not one but two separate safety-related incidents. One involved a trespasser on the campus of Westside Elementary School; a second involved a report of an alleged existence of a suspicious backpack containing a magazine for a firearm at the high school.

Harrison County, KY · 11d

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Fayette County Public Schools continue to implement corrective action plan

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fayette County Public Schools has added another layer of oversight to its corrective action plan, more than a month after launching a public online dashboard that tracks district spending changes. Board member Dr. Monica Mundy said she regularly checks the dashboard. “Thank you for the timeliness...

Lexington, KY · 11d

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Transylvania University steps to glow with Halloween spirit after ‘Pumpkinmania’

With Halloween fast approaching, Transylvania University in Lexington began organizing hundreds of pumpkins on Sunday to illuminate the steps facing West Third Street.

Lexington, KY · 12d

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Harrison County Schools reassures parents after 2 unrelated suspicious incidents

Harrison County Public Schools officials are notifying families about two separate incidents involving suspicious activity at district schools.

Harrison County, KY · 14d

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Late stop helps Somerset hold off Christian County

The Somerset Briar Jumpers got a fourth-down stop deep in their own territory late in the game to hold off Christian County 13-7 Friday night in a high school football game at the Stadium of Champions. It looked like Christian County was going to pull off a late-game rally. But...

Hopkinsville, KY · 14d

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HTFN: Central Kentucky high school football highlights, scores: Oct. 23

HTFN: Central Kentucky high school football highlights, scores: Oct. 23

Lexington, KY · 14d

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Lexington, FCPS announce 'Plan B' bus routes for snow and ice

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fayette County Public Schools plans to use alternative “Plan B” bus routes this winter, combining some bus stops in residential neighborhoods when roads are less than ideal because of snow and ice. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton was joined by FCPS interim Superintendent Bill Bradford...

Lexington, KY · 15d

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Salmons, Person power Corbin to district’s No. 1 seed

HAZARD — Corbin locked up the district’s top seed Friday night with a dominant 42-0 victory over Perry Central. The Redhounds improved to 7-2 and secured the No. 1 seed behind another big night from quarterback Mason Salmons and running back Trey Person. Salmons opened the scoring with...

Corbin, KY · 14d

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Mercer County Schools Names First Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees

Mercer County Schools recognized the inaugural recipients of its Distinguished Alumni Award during a luncheon Friday, Oct. 16, held as part of the district’s Homecoming festivities. The new award honors graduates of Mercer County’s current and former schools who have achieved outstanding professional success and made meaningful contributions to...

Mercer County, KY · 16d

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Here's how you can participate in selecting the next Fayette Schools superintendent

People who want to weigh in on Fayette County Public Schools’ search for its next superintendent will be able to participate in a survey or at in-person sessions. “Fayette County Public Schools welcomes public participation through an online survey. The district also invites community members and our schools to host in-person input sessions to find out what people want in the next superintendent. Both forms will be available at FCPS.net/search at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26,” a Thursday news release from the district said. “This is an open invitation,” Fayette County Board of Education Chair Tyler Murphy said at a Thursday school board meeting, mentioning neighborhood associations, business organizations, parents, and student groups as potential hosts. “We will cast the net as wide as we can.” The Fayette County superintendent search committee, which will give the school board some candidate recommendations, met Tuesday for the first time. The committee set a timeline which has the new superintendent named sometime in mid-March so they can start on July 1, 2027. The school board approved the timeline Thursday. A job description should be posted around Dec. 1. District officials are searching for a new leader for the first time since former Fayette

Fayette County, KY · 14d

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At UK's sold-out student-run cafe, real-world skills are on the menu

The Lemon Tree Cafe started in 1976. Since then, it has become of Lexington's hottest restaurants. Spots sell out early on each semester for the student-run restaurant.

Lexington, KY · 15d