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Shawn Pryor, an author talks during an interview on Thursday, Mar. 13, 2025 at University of Kentucky Bookstore in Lexington, Kentucky. Sydney Yonker | Staff

How Shawn Pryor is inspiring the next generation of authors

Melanie Schouppe, Reporter April 21, 2025

Literature is something that shapes youth and adult minds alike. It can be an escape from the stress of the outside world, a chance to see things from a different perspective or a simple form of entertainment.  Shawn...

Bryan Station High School teacher and Unsung Hero award winner Justin Royal discusses his classroom posters during an interview on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in his classroom in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

No cape needed: Lexington teacher honored as an Unsung Hero

Abigail Wright, Reporter April 15, 2025

Superheroes have long been depicted as cape-wearing figures, soaring through the skies and saving the day with superhuman strength.  CivicLex is working to shift the spotlight to a different kind...

Audience cheers in celebration for a birthday during the Art on the Town event on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Tandy Park in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘Art creates the morale of the city.’ Local artist event connects artist and community

Sammy Wynn, Reporter April 14, 2025

The Lexington mayor’s office hosted “Art on the Town,” a program that showcases an array of local artists to highlight the city's artistic talent. Held on Thursday, April 10, and sponsored by...

Lisa Woods performs a scene from Our Confederate Cousin during the 250Lex Literary Celebration: An Evening Inspired by the Written Word on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Kentucky Theatre in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘Art is the thing we need most right now.’ Local writing event celebrates Lexington’s literary history

Sammy Wynn, Reporter April 10, 2025

Lex250 hosted “An Evening Inspired by the Written Word” to showcase the city's history through a variety of performances by local poets, dancers and actors. The Lexington Public Library and its...

The Transylvania University Chamber Orchestra and the Eastern Kentucky University School of Music perform for the Dawning of Music in Kentucky on Sunday April 6th, 2025, at the Lexington Central Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sophia Isaacs | Staff

Dawning of Music in Kentucky highlights legacy of ‘Beethoven of America’

Aimee Pierce, Reporter April 9, 2025

The city of Lexington hosted the “Dawning of Music in Kentucky” concert, an event featuring music written by classical composer Anthony Phillip Heinrich, also known as the “Beethoven of America.” Held...

Emma Pike and Audrey Clemmens at their table during the Artisan Market on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Loudoun House in Lexington, Lexington. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Pain to productivity: How 2 women made a difference in Kentucky

Sammy Wynn, Reporter March 31, 2025

Art is powerful. However, for two lonely artists, art felt “hopeless.” They spent their days and nights making art, but they wanted to be making a difference. They wanted to fight back against...

A weather forecast radar shows a severe storm prediction in Central Kentucky on Sunday, March 30, 2025 around 10:35 p.m. Photo from The Weather Channel's radar.

Severe weather expected Sunday night into Monday morning

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor March 30, 2025

Inclement weather will hit Lexington tonight into early tomorrow morning, Monday, March 31. According to the National Weather Service, severe thunderstorms are expected across Central Kentucky, with...

Sowing a brighter future: Black Soil KY fosters Kentucky agriculture

Sowing a brighter future: Black Soil KY fosters Kentucky agriculture

Zaida Bell-Frantz, Reporter March 12, 2025

In the heart of the Bluegrass where rolling hills meet limestone-rich soil, one organization is working to celebrate and acknowledge Kentucky’s rich agricultural history while also working to foster...

Ric McGee (left), former executive director, and Kelly Weber, the current executive director of Ashland Terrace hug each other on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at the Ashland Terrace Senior Living Community in Lexington, Kentucky. Ric’s Garden is named after McGee. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Ric’s Garden: A blooming sanctuary of community and joy

Aimee Pierce, Reporter March 7, 2025

Tucked away behind Ashland Terrace, a historic home for elderly women, lies a hidden oasis.  In the back parking lot lies Ric’s Garden, a lush, vibrant garden that has flourished over the past three...

Performance artist, Safiya Nawaar, poses for a portrait in her studio, Arabesque World Dance, in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, Feb. 25, 2025. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Courage and strength: Safiya Nawaar’s journey to belly dancing

Sammy Wynn, Reporter March 4, 2025

A little girl stands in the front row as she watches the belly dancers at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. She can't take her eyes away from the scene before her. A strong, powerful belly dancer glides...

The "ART with HEART" exhibit displays work from regional artists on Feb. 20, 2025, located at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘ART with HEART’ paints a path to healing

Abigail Wright, Reporter February 28, 2025

A young girl gazes down at her stomach where a cluster of butterflies flutter, a kaleidoscope of colors dancing against her skin.  Another girl, her cheeks dusted with the soft blush of roses, meets...

Mark Cornelison steps out from the tent with a tin sheet used for a photo on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Greyline Station in Lexington, Kentucky. His daughter, Elsie, sits and waits for Cornelison to finish working. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Going back in time through photos: How a former photojournalist appreciates the past

Adah Hufana, Staff Reporter February 11, 2025

The act of taking a photo today is simple. Whether it be through a camera or a phone, one press of a button and a picture is taken. It’s a process that has been refined over the years since the...

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