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Business 1 outlet · WKYT

Vintage Market Days of Lexington draws first-time attendees to Alltech Arena

Vintage Market Days of Lexington ran Friday through Sunday at Alltech Arena, featuring antiques, boutique goods and food vendors from across the country as shoppers worked on holiday lists. Organizers said about 90% of attendees were new to the event, with people lining up hours before doors opened. Promoter Becky Wilson said the market encourages shopping small during a difficult year for vendors and customers; the next event is scheduled for May 14-16 next year.

General 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

Franklin County earns Recovery Ready Certification for substance use recovery effortsBeshear announces Franklin County's recovery certification

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that Franklin County has earned Recovery Ready Certification, making it the latest Kentucky county to receive the designation. Charles Kendell, coordinator of the Franklin County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy, accepted the certification for the agency and community. The state program provides a framework for assessing local substance use disorder treatment and recovery efforts and supporting public health outcomes.

Sports 1 outlet · WKYT

Kentucky Wildcats fall in week 10 AP poll

The Kentucky Wildcats fell from No. 8 to No. 13 in the Week 10 AP Top 25 after losing 34-6 to No. 16 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium. Kentucky received 897 votes and is 7-2 overall, 5-2 in the SEC; Tennessee is also 7-2

Sports 3 outlets · Herald-Leader, Spectrum News 1, WKYT

No. 23 Kentucky defeats James Madison 89-80 at Rupp Arena after 39-all tieDiallo and Wilkins lead Kentucky with 16 points each

No. 23 Kentucky beat James Madison 89-80 Friday night at Rupp Arena in Lexington, improving to 2-0. The Dukes, coached by former Morehead State coach Preston Spradlin, kept the game close and made nine 3-pointers in the first half. Kentucky’s largest first-half lead was seven points, and the teams were tied 39-39 at halftime.

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Sports 3 outlets · Herald-Leader, LEX18, WUKY

Kentucky beats JMU by 9 after a close game tied 39-39 at halftimeKentucky faces Kansas Tuesday in Chicago

No. 23 Kentucky beat James Madison 89-80 Friday at Rupp Arena in Lexington, improving to 2-0. The teams were tied 39-39 at halftime before Kentucky used second-half scoring runs to build a lead; five Wildcats finished in double figures. Kentucky next faces Kansas in the Champions Classic in Chicago on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN.

Sports 1 outlet · WKYT

Kentucky woman’s mission to honor son’s favorite holiday has become yearly tradition

After her son Justin died of a heroin overdose in 2015, Kim Anderson began preparing a Thanksgiving meal for people at Isaiah House, a Kentucky addiction recovery nonprofit. Now in its 10th year, the tradition brings hundreds of clients and others in need together for a holiday Justin loved. Anderson is collecting food and monetary donations for this year’s meal; Isaiah House also offers confidential help to people seeking treatment.

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