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VIDEO: State lottery donates millions at basketball game

Olivia White, Broadcaster February 6, 2025

The Kentucky Lottery has donated millions of dollars to education this school year. Through the organization, many students have been able to afford higher education and maintain financial wellness. Lottery...

VIDEO: UK coaches host radio show in the University of Kentucky’s new production studio

Gabriella Mercedes, Assistant Broadcast Editor January 22, 2025

The University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information debuted its new production studio to select students and faculty. On Jan. 21, the studio hosted the Clark-n’-Pump BBN show and allowed...

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton speaks to the crowd after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Freedom March on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Martin Luther King Day keynote address stresses the importance of King’s legacy

Adah Hufana, Staff Reporter January 20, 2025

Kentucky government officials, writers and activists reflected on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and the responsibility to continue it for Lexington’s annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration. The...

Mark Pope greets fans at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: BBN welcomes Mark Pope

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor April 14, 2024

Mark Pope’s introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball was held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell is announced before the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. Vanderbilt on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 93-77. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basektball beats Vanderbilt 93-77 on senior day

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor March 6, 2024

No. 15 Kentucky men’s basketball conquered the Vanderbilt Commodores 93-77 inside Rupp Arena in the final home game of the season on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Cecily Rizo performs her bars routine during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.

PHOTOS: Kentucky gymnastics celebrates Senior Day against Florida

Brady Saylor, Photojournalist March 4, 2024

No. 6 Kentucky gymnastics falls to No. 5. Florida on March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky guard Adou Thiero (3) defends a shot attempt during the No. 17 Kentucky vs. No. 13 Alabama men’s basketball match on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 117-95. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky earns convincing win over Alabama 117-95

Samuel Colmar, Asst. Photo Editor February 25, 2024

No. 17 Kentucky men’s basketball earned a convincing win defeating No. 13 Alabama 117-95 inside Rupp Arena on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky guards Amiya Jenkins and Brooklynn Miles celebrate during the Kentucky vs Florida women’s basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 81-77. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky women’s basketball beat Florida 81-77

Sydney Yonker, Isabella Sepahban February 19, 2024

Kentucky women’s basketball beat Florida 81-77 on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell is announced before the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss men’s basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 75-63. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky beats Ole Miss at Rupp Arena 75-63

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor February 13, 2024

Kentucky men’s basketball earned a bounce-back home win over Ole Miss 75-63 inside Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky fifth year Raena Worley performs her beam routine during the 
No. 5 Kentucky vs No. 12 Missouri gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.350-196.600. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky gymnastics beat Missouri  197.350-196.600

Samuel Colmar, Asst. Photo Editor February 10, 2024

No. 5 Kentucky gymnastics beat No. 12 Missouri  197.350-196.600 on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard drives the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-91. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky loses to Florida in overtime 94-91

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor February 1, 2024

No. 10 Kentucky men’s basketball suffered an overtime loss against the Florida Gators by a score of 94-91 inside Rupp Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Arianna Paterson performs her floor routine during the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 18 Georgia gymnastics meet on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.950-195.650. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnastics hosts Excite Night 2024

Brady Saylor and Ella Porter January 28, 2024

Kentucky gymnastics hosted the home opener of its 50th season on Friday, January 26, 2024, hosting Georgia for “Excite Night” in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

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