Lexington
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Monday, August 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Lima Drive held a Back to School Bash where church members gave away backpacks filled with school supplies, clothing, and food and offered free haircuts. The event, run by the Love Others Ministry, helped support local families — donations came from Walmart, Kroger, Dominos, and Chase Bank. WKYT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday evening, police said a two-vehicle crash at Man o' War and Clearwater Way near Belleau Wood sent one person to hospital with life-threatening injuries—the Man o' War inner loop remains closed as investigators work the scene. LEX 18
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday at about 2:00 a.m., a person was hospitalized with life threatening injuries after being struck by gunfire on the 3600 block of Tates Creek Road—police are investigating the incident. WKYT
- ➤ Lexington police responded around 2 a.m. Sunday to a shooting at Canter Pointe Apartments on Tates Creek Road and found a person with serious injuries who was taken to hospital—no suspect information is available. LEX 18
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky is home to 33 snake species and four of these are venomous, which can cause serious injuries if provoked; local experts advise residents to learn key features like the copperhead’s copper head and the timber rattlesnake’s rattle. Most snakes in the state are harmless and help control rodent populations (helpful identification tools are available through local agencies). FOX 56
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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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Molly Tuttle Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Burl — Ticket needed — Enjoy an evening of bluegrass and Americana music with the talented Molly Tuttle.
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Woodland Art Fair
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Woodland Park — Check official website for entry fee — Experience a vibrant celebration of art with unique works from nearly 200 artists across the country.
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Kentucky Reptile Expo
10 AM – 4 PM — Central Bank Center — On Sale Now — Explore a captivating showcase of live reptiles and supplies in a family-friendly setting.
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Bedford: Live Music at Boonedogs
2:30-6:30 p.m. — Boonedogs — Free entry — Enjoy good food, music, and drinks with Bedford's unique rock vibe.
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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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