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Sunday, June 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a month of planning, local volunteers gathered beside the Licking River in Pendleton County to remove trash and tires in honor of Robert Boo Singleton— a man who kept Butler clean until his death in April. State Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer said an educational watercraft launch named after Boo will be added to the project to support wellness and boost tourism. LEX 18
- ➤ On Friday, June 6, a rally for National Gun Violence Awareness Day was held downtown at Courthouse Plaza on North Limestone and local groups asked people to wear orange— a color that shows support for gun violence victims and survivors. ABC 36
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Multiple occupants in a Lexington apartment complex were evacuated after a vehicle hit a gas meter just before 2 p.m. on Saturday + Columbia Gas shut off the gas while fire crews confirmed the building was stable and investigators examined the crash. FOX 56
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lexington police responded to an armed robbery at the CVS on Walden Dr. early Saturday morning when a suspect, a black male who entered with a weapon and demanded cash, fled on foot with no cash stolen and no injuries reported as the investigation continues. WKYT
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Kid's International Cooking Camp
9 AM - 2 PM — La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering — Check website for pricing — Explore international flavors and cooking techniques in this hands-on culinary adventure for young chefs.
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Ryan Adams: Heartbreaker '25 World Tour
8 PM – 12 AM — Central Bank Center — Cost not specified — Experience the musical talent of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ryan Adams live in Lexington.
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Lexington Men's Senior City Championship
Date Range — Kearney Hill Golf Links — Contact for entry fee — Compete in a 54-hole stroke play golf championship for senior participants.
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Women In Comedy
7:30 PM to 11:59 PM — Old North Bar — $16 — Enjoy a night filled with standup comedy and improv from the region's funniest women!
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Culinary & Baking Pastry Camp 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Sullivan University - Lexington — Tuition covered — Gain priceless culinary experience with world-class chefs at this residential camp.
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#OneNightOnly with Hudson Westbrook
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Tickets required — Experience the rising star of country music, Hudson Westbrook, performing his viral hits live.
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The Wallflowers Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Ticket info available — Experience the iconic sound of The Wallflowers live in Lexington.
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Ward Hayden & the Outliers
5-9 p.m. — Thursday Night Live — Free entry — Experience live music and vibrant community spirit in Downtown Lexington with Ward Hayden & the Outliers.
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Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour
7-9:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with Fortune Feimster's unique brand of confessional comedy.
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Wise Bird Cider's 6 Year Anniversary Celebration!
Join us June 20th, 21st, and 22nd -- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday -- for a six year anniversary celebration of epic proportions! We’ll have: LIVE MUSIC - FOOD SPECIALS - NEW CIDERS - BALLOON TYING - CHARITY DUNK TANK - FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES - LOCAL VENDORS - THEMED TRIVIA - FLASH TATTOOS...and so much more!
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2025 State of Schools Leadership Breakfast
Join Lexington business and community partners and support the annual State of Schools Leadership Breakfast, hosted by The Fayette Education Foundation, featuring Fayette County Public Schools’ students and stories as well as Superintendent Demetrus Liggins as keynote. The annual breakfast serves as a fundraiser for The Fayette Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization.
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