Lexington
Morning News
Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shelter worker Wyndel Beattie said the Beacon of Hope shelter in Winchester is full with people from Lexington, Louisville — and other counties who need help with domestic violence, addiction, and money problems. He said the shelter will soon open a new men's facility — to offer more beds as families and individuals keep seeking assistance with homelessness. WKYT
- ➤ With a heat advisory — effective until Thursday — Lexington groups are working with the city to help homeless residents by offering cool spaces, water and meals. Lighthouse Ministries runs a cooling center that serves 30 to 50 people on weekends while the Catholic Action Center hands out water to prevent heat stroke during peak hours. WKYT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 28-year-old man named Joseph Brett Ray from Bulan died after an ATV accident at Bull Creek in the Cornettsville community on Friday, and he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Perry County Coroner's Office+. LEX 18
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Kentucky Summer Classic
All Day — Kentucky Horse Park — Check the event page for costs — Experience two weeks of thrilling hunter and jumper competitions featuring top equestrian talent.
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Justin Wells Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Burl — Tickets available — Experience a voice that bridges divides with a blend of classic country influences.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
7:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lively journey of Joseph through music that spans genres and heartfelt lessons.
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80's Night Celebration
7-10 p.m. — Radio Star Lounge — Check for entry fees — Get ready to dance back in time with neon lights and retro tunes at this ultimate throwback party!
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Plaidcast Live Recording
5-9 p.m. — Spy Coast Farm LLC — Free entry — Engage with equestrian experts during a live recording of the Plaidcast.
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29th Annual CLA Show & Meeting
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Central Bank Center — $30 for non-members — Explore a members-only showcase with the opportunity to join on-site.
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Everclear Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Manchester Music Hall — Tickets from $49 — Experience the iconic sounds of Everclear live in Lexington.
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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza — Registration fees apply — Celebrate the summer's end with Lexington's most exciting race event!
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Small Steps: Berea Meet & Skate
2-6 p.m. — Berea City Park Expansion Skate Park — Free entry — Enjoy a fun afternoon of music and skating with the local band Small Steps.
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Andrew Moore LIVE
6 PM — Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music from the 2024 Blues Song of the Year winner Andrew Moore.
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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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