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A Lexington Herald-Leader guide for Kentucky fans previews Week 6 of college football. It highlights Georgia’s matchup with Alabama and describes Louisville as being in a must-win position. The headline does not specify Louisville’s opponent.
Lexington mayoral candidates sparred over Flock cameras, housing and data centers. The headline did not specify their positions or any decisions.
The Lexington Herald-Leader previews Kentucky football’s matchup with No. 10 LSU, comparing the teams and offering a game prediction. The provided text does not include the prediction or details of the matchup.
Kentucky football’s “Power K” logo has
Lexington mayoral candidates sparred over Flock cameras, housing and data centers during a debate over issues facing the city.
Kentucky football’s “Power K” logo has become a fan favorite despite the team’s poor record.
A Week 6 college football guide for Kentucky fans highlights Georgia’s matchup with Alabama and Louisville’s must-win spot.
Kentucky football is set to face No. 10 LSU. A Lexington Herald-Leader preview compares the teams and offers a prediction for the matchup.
Jim Sawyer, who opened Sawyer’s Downtown in Lexington in 1986, says lunch crowds swell during events such as University of Kentucky basketball games and high school state tournaments. Staffing shortages make it difficult to serve all the potential customers when thousands of people are downtown, limiting the restaurant’s ability to capitalize on busy periods. Sawyer says loyal customers and their connections with employees have helped sustain the business as it approaches its 40th year.
A Kentucky State University student detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for two months has been released following legal action. She reported facing isolation while dealing with knee injuries.
The Lexington Herald-Leader listing is page 5 of its Fayette County, Kentucky, news results. The provided item does not identify a specific story or event.
U.S. District Judge Robert Wier ruled in the Eastern District of Kentucky that 3M’s racketeering case against Pikeville attorney Glenn Hammond and attorneys Michael Martin and Johnny Givens can proceed, denying their motions to dismiss. 3M alleges they recruited and coached miners to file fraudulent black-lung claims tied to its masks. Wier dismissed the company’s civil-conspiracy and fraud claims but allowed the RICO case to move forward.
Gov. Andy Beshear proclaimed October 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Kentucky as advocacy group ZeroV urged residents to learn how intimate partner abuse can include emotional and financial control, stalking, coercion and threats—not only physical harm. ZeroV says its member programs answered nearly 10,000 crisis calls in the first half of 2026 but could not meet 719 requests for shelter. The group encourages people concerned about someone to check in, listen without judgment and let survivors
In an opinion piece, Sen. Rand Paul says he is leading by example in an effort to address the U.S. national debt.
The Lahm Aviation Museum has opened in its new home at the Ohio State Reformatory in Ohio.
Ohio Star announced a season featuring country musician Ricky Skaggs and comedian Yakov Smirnoff.
Kentucky’s emergency order allows dyed diesel to be used on highways as record fuel costs put pressure on truckers and farmers. The order offers short-term relief as they seek longer-term help.
A fire caused significant exterior damage to Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Lexington, Kentucky, early Thursday, Oct. 8. Lexington Fire Department crews responded at 1:33 a.m. and extinguished the flames; no injuries were reported. The restaurant does not expect to open Thursday as it assesses the damage and determines next steps, a chain spokesperson said.
The Lexington Herald-Leader previews candidates running for Congress in Kentucky’s 2026 election.
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup will be held at Keeneland, and the Lexington Herald-Leader has published a guide for people planning to attend. The available text does not specify what the guide covers.
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