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Man Wanted in Lexington Attacks Arrested in Berea

A man wanted in connection with two attacks that occurred in Lexington this week has been arrested. Marquette Adams, 56, was located by Berea Police Thursday evening. He was served two warrants for Robbery 1st out of Lexington. Adams was identified following an investigation into two incidents that occurred the morning of Tuesday, September 4. Two victims, a…MORE

National Beer Lover’s Day

It’s National Beer Lover’s Day. Beer and the process of brewing beer may predate our current understanding of history. The crafting of beer carries rich traditions, often requiring years of training and experience in the trade while the methods, grains, and flavors continues to change and evolve over time. To become a brewmaster, it may…MORE

National Read a Book Day

Break out your reading glasses and favorite mug of hot coffee, because it’s National Read a Book Day! Some people just can’t stop reading, but most of us tend to put reading on the back burner with other “maybe later” activities like hitting the gym or cleaning the oven. Life can definitely get in the…MORE

Shooting in Cincinnati

 (LEX 18)– Authorities in Cincinnati are investigating after multiple people were shot downtown. This was first reported as an active shooter situation, but police say it is no longer active. They say there has been an officer-involved shooting incident at Fifth Third Bank on 511 Walnut Street in lobby and loading dock. WLWT is reporting that there…MORE

Watch For Fake Check Fraud

(BBB)–An in-depth study by Better Business Bureau finds that, while consumers may write fewer checks in this era of electronic financial transactions, fake check scams are on the rise. Fake checks are used in a variety of frauds, from employment scams to prize and sweepstakes fraud. In all cases, victims deposit the check and send…MORE

Good For You!

Congratulations to: William C. Haugh of Georgetown, appointed to the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. These UK students, chosen to participate in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program:  Veronica Abt, Laura Birdsong, Cathernig Cornelius, Monica Donovan, Kayla Edwards, Glen Gerth III, Arais Meteyard and Daniel Persigehl. The following Fayette County students, who completes the…MORE

Jobhunting? What’s More Important Than Work Experience?

by Grant Bailey Employers now favour relevant apprenticeships or experience over university degrees, a study has found. Researchers who polled 1,000 decision makers found 49 per cent prefer to see experience from a relevant apprenticeship or previous position on a candidate’s CV. Just 24 per cent said they would be more likely to take on…MORE

Good For You!

Congratulations to: These Fayette County award winners at the Kentucky PTA 2018 state convention: Dixie Magnet Elementary PTA:  Outstanding Programs and Projects, President’s Challenge, Apple Award Southern Middle School PTSA:  Outstanding Programs and Projects, Outstanding Local Unite Website, Outstanding Membership Campaign, President’s Challenge, Acorn Award, Mrs. George Weldon Award Stonewall Elementary PTA:  Outstanding Local Unit…MORE

Good for You!

Congratulations to: Holly Reneee Iaccarino of Versailles, appointed to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission. David Gilliam, named superintendent of Madison County Schools. The UK Baseball team, recipient of a 2018 Team Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association, the only SEC program to earn the distinction for the 2017-18 academic year. Connie Cobb…MORE

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