Lexington
Morning News
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wildcat Moving and Kentucky Realtors organized a donation drive, collecting essential cleaning supplies and winter clothing for flood victims in Eastern Kentucky, emphasizing community support and hope. ABC 36
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jerry Price received a six-year prison sentence for the second-degree manslaughter of Ricky Allen Williams Jr. in a May 2022 Lexington shooting. WKYT
- ➤ A suspect, possibly armed, is being sought by Lexington Police after an early morning robbery on Tates Creek Road, with no injuries reported. ABC 36
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lexington offers a weekend filled with entertainment including 'The Addams Family' musical at the Opera House, the 20th annual Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition, and comedian Jim Gaffigan's 'Everything is Wonderful' tour at Rupp Arena. WKYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SCAPA at Bluegrass secured its 28th consecutive championship at the 2025 State Junior Speech Tournament, with multiple students placing in various categories. Fayette County Public Schools
- ➤ Kentucky college students, totaling around 60 participants, protest against House Bill 4 and Senate Bill 164 aimed at banning DEI programs in educational institutions and certain workplaces. LEX 18
- ➤ The Digital Access Project, led by University of Kentucky's Associate Professor Vanessa Holden and Shea Brown from the Fayette County Clerk’s Office, has digitized 150,000 pages of Kentucky's historical records, including invaluable information on the enslaved population, to make them accessible online. WKYT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 11-year-old DuJuan Broadus Jr. became the first recipient of a new, longer electrode cochlear implant, Flex 34, in the US, expected to significantly improve his hearing and quality of life. Kentucky Kernel
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette High School secured third place in the combined team standings, with notable performances including Henry Clay's Jonah Kearns finishing second in boys' diving and Kennedy Brooks of Paul Laurence Dunbar placing second in the girls' 50-yard freestyle at the 2025 KHSAA State Swimming and Diving Championships. Fayette County Public Schools
- ➤ Clara Strack's perfect shooting night leads Kentucky to a record victory over Tennessee, solidifying their position for the SEC Tournament. WUKY
-
Teen Scene: DIY Beeswax Wraps Workshop
Participants aged 11-17 will have the opportunity to create their own sustainable beeswax food wraps using provided materials.
-
Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2025
The Lexington Comic & Toy Convention returns to Central Bank Center featuring a variety of guests and activities for fans of comics and collectibles.
-
Green Innovations Workshop
Join Bluegrass Greensource and special guest Mountain Association for our Green Innovations Workshop! Register today and come learn more about Understanding your Electric Bill, DIY Efficiency Measures, Energy Upgrades, Grants and Rebate Programs, and Energy Star Energy Management Process.
-
Kentucky Crafted Market 2025
The Kentucky Crafted Market showcases the finest visual and craft artists from Kentucky, along with live music and local food products.
-
Annual Tribute to Bob Marley and the Wailers Featuring The Ark Band
This annual tribute concert celebrates the music of Bob Marley and the Wailers while supporting Kentucky Refugee Ministries, featuring an opening set by Lee Owen and Willie Eames.
-
2025 Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The ceremony will honor accomplished Kentucky writers Naomi Wallace, Frank X Walker, Crystal Wilkinson, Ronald D. Eller, and David Dick at the Kentucky Theatre.
-
17th Annual Kentucky Gas Association Expo
The Kentucky Gas Association is hosting its 17th Annual Expo at the Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa, featuring opportunities for registration and networking.
-
Ben Sollee: Live at The Burl
Renowned Kentucky cellist and singer-songwriter Ben Sollee will perform live, showcasing his innovative interpretations and diverse musical influences.
-
Pi Day Cooking Class: Create Your Own Pies
Celebrate Pi Day by learning to make both savory and sweet pies in a hands-on cooking class featuring pie crust fundamentals and fun Pi Day trivia.
-
St. Patrick's Sip and Shop at Greyline Station
This event features over 60 creative vendors, local libations, and an opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a community-focused setting.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Lexington Morning News
Lexington Morning News is a community newsletter sharing current events in Lexington, Kentucky. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Lexington community, and support local organizations. If you like Lexington Morning News, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Lexington.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Lexington and across Kentucky. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Lexington community.
We help people in Lexington save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Lexington, about Lexington, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Lexington Morning News
A free Lexington community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Lexington Morning News. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://lexingtonmorning.com/sitemap