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Tilghman, Mayfield win by forfeit to open football playoffs

Paducah Tilghman High School joins Mayfield High School as two teams who have won their first round playoff games by forfeit. On Thursday, the Blue Tornado posted that they will advance to the second round of the Class 4A playoffs after Marion County forfeited this week's matchup. Marion County cited a depleted number of participants for being unable to play the game.

Paducah, KY · 8d

LEX18 News

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Charge against Henry Clay football coach dismissed with prejudice

A charge against Henry Clay High School football coach Phillip Hawkins, who was accused earlier this year of showing obscene material to minors, has been dismissed with prejudice.

Lexington, KY · 7d

FOX 56

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HTFN: High school football scores, round-one

Seasons came to an end in round one of the HS Football Playoffs, while other programs are just getting started.

Lexington, KY · 7d

High School On SI

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Kentucky High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 5, 2026)

Kentucky high school football Top 25 rankings for Nov. 5, 2026: Trinity leads Frederick Douglass as the KHSAA state playoffs get underway.

Lexington, KY · 8d

USA TODAY

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2026 Kentucky high school football playoffs: Teams and players to watch

Kentucky high school football is entering its most important stretch of the season, with championship dreams now on the line. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association playoffs bring together the state's top programs across six classifications, setting the stage for several weeks of postseason football. From established powers with championship pedigrees to unbeaten teams looking to make history, the field is loaded with programs capable of making a run at a state title. Trinity and Frederick Douglass headline the Class 6A contenders, while Highlands, Boyle County and Paducah Tilghman are among the programs expected to make noise in the smaller classifications. With several undefeated teams entering the postseason, the race for a championship promises plenty of intrigue. Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Kentucky high school football playoffs, including the schedule, how to watch and the top teams and players to follow. When do Kentucky high school football playoffs start? The 2026 Kentucky high school football playoffs begin Thursday, Nov. 5, with first-round games across the state's six classifications. The opening round continues through Saturday, Nov. 7, with the higher-seeded teams hosting. The KHSAA state championship games will be played at Kroger Field on the campus of

Lexington, KY · 8d

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Somerset Community College launches geothermal drilling training program

SOMERSET, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — Somerset Community College is partnering with the Geothermal Drillers Association to launch a hands-on training program that will prepare workers for geothermal drilling careers and help develop the region’s energy workforce. The Geothermal Drilling Intensive will take place Jan. 11-23, 2027, at...

Somerset, KY · 9d

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Jessamine County school leader invites talks to ‘better align’ calendars with FCPS

JCS officials announced Friday morning that talks have begun to better sync schedules with Fayette County, especially for fall and spring breaks.

Jessamine County, KY · 8d

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Lincoln County quarterback continuing gridiron legacy

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Tucker Foster is setting records as Lincoln County’s quarterback, and he comes from a long history of football players dating to the 1930s at Stanford High School. Foster’s great-grandfather played for the school in 1935. A football with his name and the names...

Lincoln County, KY · 8d

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Houston, Lawson reach milestones as Middlesboro blanks Lynn Camp in playoff opener

MIDDLESBORO — Middlesboro continued its impressive season with a dominant performance in the opening round of the KHSAA Class A football playoffs, defeating Lynn Camp 44-0 while two Yellow Jackets reached significant individual milestones. The victory improved Middlesboro to 10-1 and advanced the Yellow Jackets into the second round...

Middlesboro, KY · 8d

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Mercer Celebrates 28 Seniors At Last Game At Alvis Johnson Field

The Mercer County Titans lost 14-17 to the John Hardin Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 31, in their final game at Alvis Johnson Field. Mercer fought back and had a chance to win at the end. The Titans had senior night festivities before the game, celebrating their senior class of Myron...

Harrodsburg, KY · 9d

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Kentucky school district facing bus driver shortage

CARLISLE, Ky. (WKYT) - If you are a student at Nicholas County Schools, you might see the district’s Transportation Director or Facilities Director behind the wheel of your school bus. They are both filling the roles of substitute bus drivers as the district navigates a bus driver shortage. Just...

Nicholas County, KY · 8d

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Bath County Schools officials investigate threat at high school

BATH COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Bath County Schools officials investigated a threat at the district’s high school Wednesday. Bath County High School was evacuated because of a fire alarm and, as students were leaving the building, one student was reportedly heard saying that they had a gun, according to district officials.

Bath County, KY · 9d

Eastern Progress

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Living life while pursuing higher education: Anjali DelCastillo

Growing up, Anjali DelCastillo, a third year social work major at Eastern Kentucky University, didn’t know what social work was. Coming from Hardin County, KY, DelCastillo said social services weren't something that was talked about when she lived there. Now, DelCastillo is nearing the end of her undergraduate degree,...

Richmond, KY · 8d

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University Of Kentucky Opens Sports Medicine Research Center

The University of Kentucky Sports Medicine Research Center (SMRC), housed within the Department of Veterinary Science's Gluck Equine Research Center at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, marked its opening with a select preview and ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 30. The ceremony was the official opening of the SMRC...

Lexington, KY · 9d

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Week 11 High School Prep preview: Lincoln County at Perry Central

Who: Lincoln County (2-8) at Perry Central (5-5) Kickoff: Friday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Keith Pray Field, Hazard. Coaches: Lincoln County, Levi Rogers. Perry Central, Mark Dixon. Perry Central is set to host Lincoln County in the opening round of the 2026 KHSAA Class 4A Football State Playoffs...

Stanford, KY · 8d

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Kentucky school was on soft lockdown after report mistakes leaves for ‘hunter’ in safety orange

JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Two Jackson County schools were placed on a soft lockdown Thursday morning after people reported a “hunter” in the area that turned out to be leaves. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said a school resource officer was notified of a possible “hunter” wearing...

Jackson County, KY · 9d

Kentucky Kernel

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UK implements new administrative regulations

The University of Kentucky released a campus-wide email to students informing them of the recent and updated Administrative Regulations on Monday, Nov. 2. The two administrative regulations are open to comments from individuals until Nov. 12. The regulations involve alcohol use and IT (information technology) resources, information security and privacy, according to the email.

Lexington, KY · 10d

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St. Henry has added 15 new members into athletics hall of fame

St. Henry District High School inducted 15 new members into its athletic hall of fame in a ceremony on Oct. 17. Ten new members were celebrated with the Athletic Excellence Award, two were given the Father Bach Community Award and three were given the Bill Toberget Service Award. Also honored was St. Henry's 2010 girls soccer team as the Team of Distinction. In 2010, St. Henry 24-2-1, beating Simon Kenton in the 9th Region championship and Lexington Christian 2-1 in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association state championship . Steve Rice, a 1975 graduate, and Denny Seibert and Jeff Schuler were awarded with the service award. Daniel (a 1970 graduate) and Karen Riegler were given the community award. Chris Danks (2003), Gordon Dooley (2008), former head basketball coach Dave Faust , Ray Hoffman (1945) , Krista Dowell Knapke (1993), Gerard Koop (1975), Ralph Landrum (1975), Libby Leedom Nields (2013), Stephanie Niemer (2007) and Abbey Bessler Schuster (2013) were inducted with the excellence award. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: St. Henry has added 15 new members into athletics hall of fame

Erlanger, KY · 9d

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Kentucky school district warns against misinformation following report of weapon at middle school

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Officials at a Kentucky school district are warning families against misinformation following the report of a weapon at its middle school. Clay County Public Schools officials said Thursday in a social media post that spreading false or misleading information involving school safety “create unnecessary fear and panic within our community.”

Clay County, KY · 8d

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Generals’ Hoten wins third state XC title

Baili Hoten had already carved her name into the history books as one of the best athletes to ever come through Thomas Nelson High School, but she added to her legacy Saturday. Hoten won her second KHSAA Class 2A cross country state title in a row and third overall at...

Bardstown, KY · 10d