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Sudith, KY · Education
Lexington Herald-Leader
Why has Kentucky State University faced budget troubles? The answer is obvious | Opinion
Over several decades, I have read various newspaper accounts addressing Kentucky State University’s seeming lack of financial acumen. I have listened to government officials publicly (and privately) chastise KSU for a broad spectrum of issues. And over this same period, I have listened to friends, colleagues and acquaintances ask me this consensus question: What is going on at KSU? I have been the recipient of this question because for 18 years. I worked in the Office of Budget Review of the Legislative Research Commission/General Assembly, and for 13 years, I served as the chief of staff in the Office of the President at Kentucky State University. I understand the factors surrounding this topic. Following is my findings on KSU finances. My analysis of Biennial Budget Bills covering the fiscal years 1999-2028 reveals that, despite fluctuations in the general fund state appropriation, Kentucky State University’s true discretionary operating budget has been stagnant . Fixed statutory mandates — primarily land grant matching requirements and pension/debt service/other earmarks — have consistently absorbed any gross funding increases. That has left KSU with virtually the same operational purchasing dollars it held more than two decades ago. In 1999, KSU received $20.4 million in general fund
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This Small Kentucky College Doesn’t Charge Tuition, And Families Treat Getting In Like Winning The Lottery
Every single student at one Kentucky college pays zero tuition. Not some students. That promise has held for generations, and it comes with a twist. Students work campus jobs while they study, and graduates often leave without crushing debt. One alum even says the value keeps growing years after graduation.
lanereport.com
EKU marks 60 years of police studies and criminal justice education
RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University is marking 60 years of police studies and criminal justice education, highlighting its role in preparing law enforcement professionals and strengthening public safety across Kentucky. One graduate whose career reflects that legacy is Michael Bosse, who earned a degree in police administration from...
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University of Kentucky adds film and music industry degree programs
The University of Kentucky is expanding its College of Fine Arts with two new undergraduate degree programs designed to prepare students for careers in Kentucky’s growing film, entertainment and music industries. The new programs in film and sonic arts and music industry combine creative training with hands-on experience and...
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Lexington & Fayette Co. schools announce ‘safety-first alternative plan’ for winter weather
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Mayor Linda Gorton and Fayette County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Bill Bradford announced a “safety first alternative plan” for school bus stops during periods of winter weather. The city and the school district will enact Plan B routes that combine some neighborhood bus stops...
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MSU officials say new MDAB facility brings music and business programs into 21st century
With saws buzzing, the hiss and sizzle of welding and all manner of vehicles rumbling and beeping, the campus of Morehead State University has been noisy – and will be for some time yet – as crews work to construct the still unnamed building that aims to support and house music and business programs comfortably for the next 40 to 60 years. MSU President Jay Morgan said a lot went into the decision-making process, but it came down to need.
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KSR’s 2026 Kentucky High School Football Top 25 Rankings: Week 9
The end of the Kentucky high school football regular season is inching closer and closer. A trend has formed at the top of KSR’s Top 25 rankings. The top eight in this week’s update remained the same. Trinity continues to hold down the No. 1 position with Christian Academy-Louisville right behind. Frederick Douglass, Pulaski County, Highlands, and Boyle County have all been ranked 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively, for several weeks now. That being said, we had some movement throughout the rest of the Top 25. Most notably, Woodford County jumped five spots to No. 10 following its 44-35 win over Sco...
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FCPS seeks feedback from families, community members
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fayette County Public Schools is seeking feedback from families and community members. A family survey is open until Oct. 30 so that parents and guardians can provide direct feedback on their child’s school and the district overall. School principals are sending surveys directly through email.
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Kentucky high school football: KHSAA Week 9 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders
The 2026 Kentucky high school football season continues this week. Here's what you need to know heading into and during this weekend's prep football slate in The Bluegrass State.
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MSU education student writes book on Appalachian coal mining
Morehead State University graduate student Kenna Blankenship, who is pursuing a Master of Arts in School Counseling, recently authored the book “Lunchpail Manifesto.”. A published author, Blankenship approached this work differently from her earlier publications. She describes “Lunchpail Manifesto” as “a book about coal miners and their families’ personal experiences in local Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky mines. It contains first-hand accounts and interviews completed this year.”
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MSU to honor 2026 Alumni Award winners at Homecoming
These individuals will be honored at the Homecoming Alumni Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Luckey Ballrooms A & B on the third floor of the Adron Doran University Center. “Recognizing our newest award winners is always a highlight,” said Jessi Ferguson (Class of 2011, 2012), executive...
Lexington Herald-Leader
Funeral arrangements announced for KY high school football player who died suddenly
A local funeral home has announced the arrangements for a Kentucky high school player who died from a medical emergency last week. Jamaree Johnson, 17, was pronounced dead late Friday night at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Boyle County Coroner Eric Guerrant said Jamaree’s death appeared to be related to a medical emergency . Jamaree’s funeral will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, at Centenary Methodist Church in Danville. He will be buried at Springhill Cemetery in Perryville following the funeral, according to his obituary. Visitation will take place before the funeral from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Centenary Methodist Church, according to the obituary. A GoFundMe has been created to raise money for Jamaree’s funeral expenses. The online fundraiser has collected nearly $30,000 as of 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. An autopsy was conducted on Jamaree’s body Sunday, which revealed that he had an enlarged heart . Guerrant did not provide a definitive cause of death from the autopsy and did not find a correlation between Jamaree’s death and a September injury he received during a football game. “The autopsy of Jamaree Johnson was completed the morning of October 11th by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Mr. Johnson was found to have
Kentucky Kernel
The 90’s health inspection score improves after violations
The University of Kentucky’s Social House at The 90 received a health inspection score of 97 on Thursday, Oct. 15, improving from its previous score of 86. The updated score from The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department follows concerns about food safety and cleanliness at the dining hall, where students have reported noticing issues with dishes, flies and general cleanliness.
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Lindsey Wilson University Sport Performance Students Take Their Major On The Road
COLUMBIA, KY. (10/19/2026) Members of the Lindsey Wilson University sport performance program took to the road last week to spread the message about the new academic major. Sport performance and sports management professor Courtney Carter and Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Academic Growth Eric Carter were joined by three Lindsey Wilson students at two recent appearances where they discussed the new academic program. Grounded in theories of integrative learni.
The Hazard Herald
SOAR joins UK’s Advancing Kentucky Together Network
Shaping Our Appalachian Region became the latest Kentucky organization to join the University of Kentucky’s Advancing Kentucky Together Network at the SOAR Summit on Oct. 8, in Corbin, UK announced in a statement. This formalized relationship, the statement said, will create a more intentional connection between UK’s statewide education,...