Monday, November 25th, 2024

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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joe Bologna will retire and hand over his Lexington pizzeria to new owners in 2025, maintaining its tradition and community focus after 51 years. FOX 56
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One driver was charged with DUI following an early morning two-car accident on I-64 near Lexington, with both parties sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. ABC 36
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Saif Al-Khafaji was arrested for a November 10 sexual assault near the University of Kentucky, facing charges of sexual abuse and indecent exposure. Kentucky Kernel
- ➤ One person was injured in a shooting on Tates Creek Road in Lexington, KY, and the incident is currently under investigation. ABC 36
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Emergency Disaster Services is assisting in North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene, enduring long deployments to restore heavily affected areas. LEX 18
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear appointed and reappointed several leaders to various Kentucky boards and commissions, including roles in city governance, healthcare, arts, energy, and workforce development. The Lane Report
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Thoroughbred Classic 5K Run
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Stand-Up Comedy with Gianmarco Soresi
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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Louisville Cardinals: A Rivalry Showdown
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Holiday Concert by The Blind Boys of Alabama
Experience a special holiday concert by the Grammy-winning Blind Boys of Alabama at the historic Kentucky Theatre, showcasing their rich musical legacy and heartfelt anthems.
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