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Friday, February 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ I-64 is closed in both directions between the Haley Pike and Bypass Road exits in Winchester due to downed wires, with repairs expected to complete by 9 a.m. WKYT
- ➤ Briar Hill Road near the Blue Grass Army Depot is closed due to an overturned semi, with no indication of when it will reopen. LEX 18
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 22-year-old Darrion Saliford was arrested in Lexington, KY, charged with murder and other offenses related to a January 19 shooting that resulted in the death of 27-year-old Elliot Daeivyon. WKYT
- ➤ Sophia Rosing, previously sentenced to a year in prison for assault following a racially charged incident, has filed for early release, highlighting her efforts towards personal growth and rehabilitation. LEX 18
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Superintendent Demetrus Liggins outlines the Fayette County Public Schools' budget development for 2025-26, emphasizing teacher support, school safety, and fiscal efficiency to enhance student success. Fayette County Public Schools
- ➤ Cassidy Elementary triumphed in the 2025 Fayette County Quiz Bowl, an academic contest for fourth- and fifth-graders, with a team composed of Charlotte Burch, Ian Cox, Wit Dalton, Caroline King, Elliott Phillippi, and Evan Shepherd. Fayette County Public Schools
- ➤ Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine, the first African American woman on the state's highest court, shared her inspirational journey and life adversities with UK students, highlighting her history-making legal career. Kentucky Kernel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mark Meade, a heart attack survivor, now raises awareness of heart health and supports others after surviving a heart attack and subsequent cardiac arrest. ABC 36
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Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2025
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Kentucky Crafted Market 2025
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Annual Tribute to Bob Marley and the Wailers Featuring The Ark Band
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2025 Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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17th Annual Kentucky Gas Association Expo
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Ben Sollee: Live at The Burl
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Pi Day Cooking Class: Create Your Own Pies
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