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AAA projects 22.4 million Americans will take ocean cruises in 2027, up 3.6% from 2026 and 57% above 2019, marking a fifth straight year of record passenger volume. The Caribbean is expected to draw 71% of U.S. cruise travelers, with Alaska at 7% and the Mediterranean at 6%. Miami, Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale are projected to handle 26.9% of passenger embarkations and debarkations.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports a new No. 1 in the HBCU Division II Band of the Year ranking. Its headline also points to a new development for October but does not specify what has changed.
Reports say Auburn has dismissed star linebacker Xavier Atkins. No reason or further details were provided in the available information.
U2 will perform at halftime of the NFL game on Thanksgiving Eve. The headline does not specify the teams or venue.
Farm Credit Mid-America is offering $17,500 through a new program for youth-led agriculture projects that benefit rural communities. Three groups will receive awards of $10,000, $5,000 or $2,500 to carry out projects involving areas such as sustainability, food access or agricultural technology. Eligible groups must work with an adult advisor; applications are due Dec. 1, 2026. Finalists will present their projects in February 2027.
Amazon plans to hire more than 2,500 seasonal workers across Kentucky for the 2026 holiday season, including 2,500 in Greater Louisville, as part of more than 300,000 U.S. positions. Jobs will support its operations network and include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles; seasonal workers earn an average of $20 an hour. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, seasonal employees working at least 30 hours a week will be eligible for health coverage from their first day.
A security breach involving Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) affected thousands of Kentuckians. The available report does not specify what information was involved or when the breach occurred.
Gainwell Technologies said it learned in August of security breaches on March 26, April 16 and April 21 that affected an estimated 3,816 Kentuckians. An unauthorized person accessed provider payment accounts on the KY Health-Net portal and downloaded files with Medicaid members’ names, service dates, claims and payment information. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services said electronic health records, Social Security numbers and financial account information were not exposed. Notifications
Reports say Auburn has dismissed star linebacker Atkins. The Lexington Herald-Leader headline did not provide further details about the decision.
Political action committees have spent more than $6.2 million in Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District race, with two weeks until Election Day. PACs supporting Republican Ralph Alvarado or opposing Democrat Zach Dembo spent nearly $3.2 million, compared with about $3.1 million supporting Dembo or opposing Alvarado. Dembo’s campaign reported nearly $2.9 million in total receipts, while Alvarado’s reported nearly $2.2 million.
The Farmers’ Almanac predicts snow in Ohio around Thanksgiving. The forecast points to possible wintry weather during the holiday period. The headline does not specify timing, locations or expected snowfall amounts.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals is set to review Stephen Lawson’s conviction in the case of Crystal Rogers, a Bardstown woman who went missing in 2015 and was later found dead. Lawson was sentenced to 17 years for conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with evidence; his attorneys seek dismissal of the indictment, citing an immunity agreement. They also challenge evidence and jury instructions, while prosecutors say Lawson’s inconsistent statements were material to the investigation or prosecution.
The Lexington Herald-Leader examines what a Super El Niño could mean for Kentucky this winter.
A super El Niño is expected to affect Kentucky’s weather this winter, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The report examines what the climate pattern could mean for the state’s seasonal conditions.
Gayle Lee Marston, 93, of Shelbyville, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, in Louisville. A Korean War veteran, he served as a deacon at Highland Baptist Church, was a Mason for more than 30 years and retired from General Electric Appliances after 38 years. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Shannon Funeral Home, with visitation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and burial at Grove Hill Cemetery.
The League of Women Voters alleges the U.S. Department of Homeland Security collected sensitive voter data. The available report does not specify what information was collected or where.
The Lexington Herald-Leader highlights three haunted houses in Central Kentucky to visit before Halloween. The headline does not name the attractions or provide details about their locations or schedules.
Two people were taken to a hospital after a chemical spill in Barberton on Monday.
A motorcyclist from Corning died after striking a vehicle on Ohio 13. No further details about the crash were provided.
LMPD detectives arrested 14 people in connection with a narcotics operation.
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