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Alfred Russell was emancipated and relocated to Liberia, where he eventually became president of the country.
Lexington man was born a slave and went on to become president of Liberia
Alfred Russell was emancipated and relocated to Liberia, where he eventually became president of the country.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Alfred Russell was emancipated and relocated to Liberia, where he eventually became president of the country.
Trying to drink more water as a New Year's resolution? We've made a list of hydration essentials to help you achieve your goals.
15 Hydration Essentials to Drink More Water in 2026
Trying to drink more water as a New Year's resolution? We've made a list of hydration essentials to help you achieve your goals.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Trying to drink more water as a New Year's resolution? We've made a list of hydration essentials to help you achieve your goals.
In 1982, independent retailers captured nearly half of all retail spending.
Beloved 120-year-old gardening retailer closes permanently
In 1982, independent retailers captured nearly half of all retail spending.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:10 AM
In 1982, independent retailers captured nearly half of all retail spending.
The arrest comes days after a Franklin County grand jury declined to indict the man who shot and killed their son at Kentucky State.
Parents of Kentucky State shooting victim arrested on intimidation charges
The arrest comes days after a Franklin County grand jury declined to indict the man who shot and killed their son at Kentucky State.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The arrest comes days after a Franklin County grand jury declined to indict the man who shot and killed their son at Kentucky State.
The Trump administration celebrated Christmas on Thursday by posting a series of religious messages ...
Trump administration emphasizes religion in official Christmas messages
The Trump administration celebrated Christmas on Thursday by posting a series of religious messages ...
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December 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The Trump administration celebrated Christmas on Thursday by posting a series of religious messages ...
Here’s how Kentucky’s richest counties compare, and where Fayette County falls.
Which Central KY counties are among the state’s wealthiest? See latest analysis
Here’s how Kentucky’s richest counties compare, and where Fayette County falls.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Here’s how Kentucky’s richest counties compare, and where Fayette County falls.
The arrest comes days after a Franklin County grand jury declined to indict the man who shot and killed their son at Kentucky State.
Parents of Kentucky State shooting victim arrested on intimidation charges
The arrest comes days after a Franklin County grand jury declined to indict the man who shot and killed their son at Kentucky State.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The arrest comes days after a Franklin County grand jury declined to indict the man who shot and killed their son at Kentucky State.
Four students are from Lafayette High School, two are from Dunbar and one is from Henry Clay.
7 Fayette Co. students will march in New Year’s Day Rose Parade. Who are they?
Four students are from Lafayette High School, two are from Dunbar and one is from Henry Clay.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Four students are from Lafayette High School, two are from Dunbar and one is from Henry Clay.
Cristina Sandusky’s son, Devon, was killed in December 2021. She says the Fayette County court system failed her.
Mother says she was failed by KY courts after man gets 10 years in 2 killings
Cristina Sandusky’s son, Devon, was killed in December 2021. She says the Fayette County court system failed her.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Cristina Sandusky’s son, Devon, was killed in December 2021. She says the Fayette County court system failed her.
Last winter, the state removed 46 women under its care from Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women after numerous complaints.
Whatever happened to the Richmond recovery center where state removed residents?
Last winter, the state removed 46 women under its care from Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women after numerous complaints.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Last winter, the state removed 46 women under its care from Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women after numerous complaints.
Robert Kirkman was born in Lexington, and lived in Kentucky until 2011.
‘The Walking Dead’ changed the zombie genre, and the creator is from Lexington
Robert Kirkman was born in Lexington, and lived in Kentucky until 2011.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Robert Kirkman was born in Lexington, and lived in Kentucky until 2011.
Here’s how Kentucky’s richest counties compare, and where Fayette County falls.
Which Central KY counties are among the state’s wealthiest? See latest analysis
Here’s how Kentucky’s richest counties compare, and where Fayette County falls.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Here’s how Kentucky’s richest counties compare, and where Fayette County falls.
Four students are from Lafayette High School, two are from Dunbar and one is from Henry Clay.
7 Fayette Co. students will march in New Year’s Day Rose Parade. Who are they?
Four students are from Lafayette High School, two are from Dunbar and one is from Henry Clay.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Four students are from Lafayette High School, two are from Dunbar and one is from Henry Clay.
Cristina Sandusky’s son, Devon, was killed in December 2021. She says the Fayette County court system failed her.
Mother says she was failed by KY courts after man gets 10 years in 2 killings
Cristina Sandusky’s son, Devon, was killed in December 2021. She says the Fayette County court system failed her.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Cristina Sandusky’s son, Devon, was killed in December 2021. She says the Fayette County court system failed her.
Last winter, the state removed 46 women under its care from Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women after numerous complaints.
Whatever happened to the Richmond recovery center where state removed residents?
Last winter, the state removed 46 women under its care from Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women after numerous complaints.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Last winter, the state removed 46 women under its care from Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women after numerous complaints.
Robert Kirkman was born in Lexington, and lived in Kentucky until 2011.
‘The Walking Dead’ changed the zombie genre, and the creator is from Lexington
Robert Kirkman was born in Lexington, and lived in Kentucky until 2011.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Robert Kirkman was born in Lexington, and lived in Kentucky until 2011.
Alain Rodriguez Colina is the 15th fatality of the UPS Flight 2976 accident, said Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
Victim of Louisville UPS plane crash dies on Christmas, bringing death toll to 15
Alain Rodriguez Colina is the 15th fatality of the UPS Flight 2976 accident, said Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Alain Rodriguez Colina is the 15th fatality of the UPS Flight 2976 accident, said Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
Find brand names like Jo Malone, Le Creuset and Pursonic for savings of up to 70% during the sale. Shop our picks now.
Shop These 40 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale Finds for Under $100
Find brand names like Jo Malone, Le Creuset and Pursonic for savings of up to 70% during the sale. Shop our picks now.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Find brand names like Jo Malone, Le Creuset and Pursonic for savings of up to 70% during the sale. Shop our picks now.
Elon Musk has never been shy about bold predictions, and his latest one goes straight at the heart of the U.S.
Musk teases a bold new prediction for the US economy's near future
Elon Musk has never been shy about bold predictions, and his latest one goes straight at the heart of the U.S.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Elon Musk has never been shy about bold predictions, and his latest one goes straight at the heart of the U.S.
Kentucky’s Rep. Andy Barr said Tatum Dale — his deputy chief of staff, district director and campaign manager — died Dec. 24.
Longtime staffer, campaign manager for US Rep. Andy Barr dies
Kentucky’s Rep. Andy Barr said Tatum Dale — his deputy chief of staff, district director and campaign manager — died Dec. 24.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Kentucky’s Rep. Andy Barr said Tatum Dale — his deputy chief of staff, district director and campaign manager — died Dec. 24.
Alain Rodriguez Colina is the 15th fatality of the UPS Flight 2976 accident, said Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
Victim of Louisville UPS plane crash dies on Christmas, bringing death toll to 15
Alain Rodriguez Colina is the 15th fatality of the UPS Flight 2976 accident, said Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Alain Rodriguez Colina is the 15th fatality of the UPS Flight 2976 accident, said Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
When you head into your local Target during the holiday season, it's probably more than just a quick errand.
Is Target open on Christmas Day?
When you head into your local Target during the holiday season, it's probably more than just a quick errand.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:10 AM
When you head into your local Target during the holiday season, it's probably more than just a quick errand.
Kentucky’s Rep. Andy Barr said Tatum Dale — his deputy chief of staff, district director and campaign manager — died Dec. 24.
Longtime staffer, campaign manager for US Rep. Andy Barr dies
Kentucky’s Rep. Andy Barr said Tatum Dale — his deputy chief of staff, district director and campaign manager — died Dec. 24.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Kentucky’s Rep. Andy Barr said Tatum Dale — his deputy chief of staff, district director and campaign manager — died Dec. 24.
UK basketball’s 1996 national championship team wore distinct denim uniforms. Now, those threads are returning for the Wildcats.
Kentucky basketball is bringing back its iconic denim uniforms
UK basketball’s 1996 national championship team wore distinct denim uniforms. Now, those threads are returning for the Wildcats.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
UK basketball’s 1996 national championship team wore distinct denim uniforms. Now, those threads are returning for the Wildcats.
In 1838, women in Kentucky were allowed to vote for school board elections.
KY women were allowed to vote in 1838, but the right was later revoked. What changed?
In 1838, women in Kentucky were allowed to vote for school board elections.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
In 1838, women in Kentucky were allowed to vote for school board elections.