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Three new restaurants coming soon in Lexington, plus one open now

Three new places to grab a bite or a drink are about to open up in downtown Lexington. And one new restaurant is open right now. Here’s what is coming soon and when. And where you can grab a bite today. Hellenic Kitchen by Ilias Pappas This new Mediterranean concept from Greek restaurant owner Ilias Pappas is opening at Park Plaza, next to the library on Main Street and North Limestone. After a soft opening, Hellenic Kitchen will be open to the public beginning Nov. 30. It’s a sister concept to his popular Greek restaurant, Athenian Grill. The restaurant’s menu includes build-your-own bowls, salads and pita sandwiches as well as a new Greek frozen yogurt with dessert toppings.

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11 Lost Kentucky Street Corner Sights You May Remember Before They Vanished

Kentucky’s old street photographs contain buildings that once needed no explanation: a hotel opposite a theater, a market filled with trade, or a courthouse that made the town square instantly recognizable. Their loss changed more than a skyline. It changed the landmarks people used to describe where they were going.

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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.

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Busting Brackets

Kentucky's Champions Classic disaster exposed a problem Mark Pope cannot ignore

Kentucky lost 89-69 to Kansas in the 2026 Champions Classic, exposing concerns about turnovers, perimeter shooting and interior foul trouble.

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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...

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Diallo leads No. 24 Kentucky against Northern Arizona after 24-point showing

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (0-3) at Kentucky Wildcats (2-1) BOTTOM LINE: No. 24 Kentucky hosts Northern Arizona after Zoom Diallo scored 24 points in Kentucky's 89-69 loss to the Kansas Jayhawks. Kentucky went 22-14 overall a season ago while going 14-4 at home. The Wildcats averaged 15.9 assists per game on...

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Where to watch, how to follow the UK men's basketball game vs. Northern Arizona

Where to watch and how to follow Friday’s men’s basketball game between the No. 24 Kentucky Wildcats (2-1 ) and the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (0-3) : Game time is 7 p.m. EST at Rupp Arena (seating capacity of 20,545) at Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington: How to watch Kentucky-Northern Arizona men’s basketball on TV Network : None. The game is not on television. The game telecast is available only via internet streaming on the digital SEC Network+ platform. Where to find SEC Network+ : If you have a cable subscription that includes the SEC Network, you should be able to stream the SEC Network+ broadcast for free via the WatchESPN app. For additional information, you can contact ESPN Customer Service at (888) 549-3776, (800) 727-1800 or at https://support.espn.com/hc/en-us . SEC Network+ broadcast team : TBA How to listen to Kentucky-Northern Arizona men’s basketball on the radio Over the air : WLAP-AM 630, WBUL-FM 98.1 (Lexington); WHAS-AM 840 (Louisville) Statewide list of UK radio affiliates : Click here UK Sports Network broadcast team : Play-by-play, Tom Leach ; analysis, Jack Givens Satellite radio : XM Channel 229, Internet Channel 953

Kentucky Kernel

UK begins multi-year renovations to the King Library

The University of Kentucky has officially begun the demolition phase of the Margaret I. King Library. The project has taken over the street between the Chemistry-Physics building and Pence Hall, increasing pedestrian traffic from all directions. UK announced the Margaret I. King Library renovations in March 2026. It promptly closed...

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“Needs to Stop Getting Embarrassed”: FOX Analyst Paints Grim Picture for Mark Pope’s Future as Kansas Loss Exposes Problems

The Kentucky Wildcats were beaten 89-69 by the Kansas Jayhawks in the Champions Classic, and the defeat has posed more questions about head coach Mark Pope. The latest to question Pope is FOX Sports analyst Aaron Torres, who made it clear that Pope needs to start winning games or things could go downhill fast.

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Lexington welcomes city’s first new disc golf course in over a decade

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington unveiled the newest attractions at Coldstream Park Monday. City leaders cut the ribbon on a new walking trail and disc golf course. Mayor Linda Gorton said that the disc golf course is the first in the city in 12 years and that the sport’s popularity is growing in the city.

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Essentially Sports

Me'Arah O'Neal Reacts After Kentucky Rookie Scripts Franchise History, Overtakes Rhyne Howard’s Record

Kentucky Wildcats freshman Emily McDonald stole the spotlight with an impressive display on the court, etching her name in the record books by surpassing Rhyne Howard’s mark. Forward Me’Arah O’Neal was also making her presence felt and didn’t miss the moment, reacting to McDonald’s record-breaking achievement. McDonald put on a marvelous performance in the 98-30 win over the Evansville Purple Aces, scoring nine three-pointers on Wednesday. O’Neal acknowledged the ‘McDonald show’ at Historic Memorial Coliseum via an Instagram story. “Emily McDonald breaks school record for most threes in a game...

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Lexington Thanksgiving guide: Where to dine out, order turkeys, sides, pies & more

Need a little last-minute help getting ready for Thanksgiving? Or maybe you’d like to skip the prep and dine out this year ... We’ve got you covered either way. Here is a list and guide to help you make plans, whether you’re looking for restaurants open on the holiday or need to order sides or pies to go with your feast at home. Some are newcomers, including Firebirds, which opened earlier this year. Lots of people are looking for ways to save on this year’s Thanksgiving meal and there are options available from Walmart, Aldi and others. If you’re looking for places to buy local turkey, ham, veggies, breads and more, check out the vendors on Saturday at Lexington Farmers Market , which has moved indoors to Greyline Station at Loudon and North Limestone for the winter. It has seasonal items including breads, winter vegetables and flowers, jams and items you can pre-order such as heritage turkeys from Elmwood Stock Farm. Restaurants open on Thanksgiving The Brown Barrel , 204 N. Gratz St. in Midway and 204 W Broadway in Frankfort, will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. serving a Thanksgiving buffet with turkey, dressing and baked ham, plus

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Kentucky's first snow flurries of the season may be coming soon

It is possible that Kentucky could get its first snowflakes of the season later this week, according to the National Weather Service. A cold front is expected to move through the region behind a round of strong thunderstorms Wednesday evening. Thursday’s projected high temperature in Lexington is 52 degrees, and the temperature is not expected to rise above 50 degrees Friday through Sunday, according to the NWS’ seven-day forecast for Lexington . Low temperatures are expected to be in the 20s and 30s in the evenings, and any lingering precipitation from Wednesday’s showers could result in snow flurries Thursday night, particularly in Eastern Kentucky. The NWS said warm ground temperatures should prevent any snow flurries from sticking . The weather is expected to remain dry after the storm and snow flurries chances, according to the NWS. Western Kentucky is under a marginal risk of severe weather , the lowest risk out of five in the NWS’ storm prediction center, from Wednesday’s storms. Strong winds and small hail are the expected hazards from the storms. The broken line of showers and storms will quickly move through the region from west to east late Wednesday. The map on the right side of

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Kentucky faces Florida at Kroger Field Saturday. Info on parking, game theme

Kentucky will face UK football alum Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators at Kroger Field on Saturday, Nov. 14, following their second loss of the season to Tennessee last week. The Nov. 14 game will kick off at 6:15 p.m. , and the Kentucky game theme is a blackout . Here is what to know before going to watch an unranked Florida and No. 13 Kentucky face off at Kroger Field. Where to park for Kentucky football games Due to UK Albert Chandler Hospital expansion construction, the hospital parking garage on the corner of University Drive and Cooper will no longer be available to attendees. According to a spokesperson for UK Athletics, people who used to park in that parking garage will now park in the Johnson Center parking garage on Sports Center Drive. The Press Avenue parking garage is a free parking option, a spokesperson for UK Athletics said, and is about a 10-15 minute walk to Kroger Field. For those who may not want to make the walk, a shuttle can take attendees from the parking garage to the stadium for $1. UK also allows for game attendees to park in two of the William T. Young parking

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Wildcats Fans Allegedly Rallied Against Kentucky Head Coach After Loud ‘Fire Mark Pope’ Chant During Champions Classic Loss to Kansas

Kentucky fell to Kansas in the Champions Classic, with the Jayhawks winning 89-69, and after the game, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope became a major talking point. There was already pressure on Pope coming into the season after the Wildcats’ unceremonious exit from the NCAA tournament earlier this year, losing to Iowa State in the second round, and things took a turn for the worse in this game against Kansas.

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Former Lexington basketball coach passes on knowledge, experience with new book

Pikeville native and former local basketball coach Murray Garvin is passing on knowledge and experience with his new book, "It’s Bigger Than Ball: A Coach’s Journey."

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Kentucky coach sets record straight on WNBA draft pick situation

Amid the current college basketball landscape with players who have signed professional contracts trying to find loopholes to gain extra seasons of eligibility, the Kentucky Wildcats have an interesting situation of their own with freshman guard Ajsa Sivka suiting up this season. Sivka was drafted by the Chicago Sky in the 2025 WNBA Draft, but […] The post Kentucky coach sets record straight on WNBA draft pick situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lexington opposes Kentucky American Water rate increase request

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky American Water customers could see higher bills in December. The company is asking state regulators to allow it to collect about $17.7 million more a year. Kentucky American Water says a typical residential customer would pay about $8 more a month if regulators approve the...