Lexington Brief

Local news, organized by what happened.

General 2 outlets · Herald-Leader, WKYT

Mother sentenced to life in prison for murdering 4-year-old, abandoning 1-year-old on interstate

Louisiana mother Aaliyah Jack, 28, was sentenced to life without parole for murdering her 4-year-old son, Legend, and 15 years for abandoning her 1-year-old son, Kingtrail, near Interstate 10. A Calcasieu Parish jury convicted her of second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile. Legend’s body was found near an interstate welcome center in July 2024, and a truck driver spotted Kingtrail crawling along I-10 the next morning.

Schools 1 outlet · LEX18

New program looks to prepare Northern Kentucky students for Artificial Intelligence workforce of tomorrow

Northern Kentucky University, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and We Lead CS have launched AI for Every Future, pairing 20 high school students with regional employers in fields including logistics, health care and manufacturing. Students will use artificial intelligence to tackle workplace challenges and gain hands-on experience. The program aims to build connections to jobs amid a regional workforce gap: over the past decade, Northern Kentucky added 3,600 residents a year but 1,800 workers.

General 1 outlet · WKYT

This walking club for seniors calls members ‘Golden G.O.A.T.s.’

The Golden G.O.A.T.s, a seniors’ walking club in Georgetown County, South Carolina, walks up to three miles three days a week for fitness and social connection. Member Virginia Holladay said she joined to walk and spend time with people. John Kester has walked nearly 600 miles with the group, earning the title “Iron G.O.A.T.”

General 2 outlets · FOX 56, WKYT

Applications open for LIHEAP heating aid in all 120 Kentucky counties through Dec. 18Fall subsidy sends one-time heating payments to providers

Kentucky households can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program’s Fall Subsidy from Nov. 9 through Dec. 18 to help cover heating costs. The program is available in all 120 counties, with applications accepted through local Community Action Agencies. Applicants must meet income requirements, and assistance is awarded first come, first served. The subsidy is a one-time payment sent directly to the household’s energy provider.

General 1 outlet · LEX18

Old memories, new faces: The Family Dog reopens in Richmond after more than two decades

The Family Dog, a Richmond bar that began as Speck’s in 1967 and closed in 2000, has reopened, welcoming customers more than two decades after its original run. Long associated with Eastern Kentucky University students, the bar still displays historic photographs as longtime patrons return alongside current students. General Manager Jack Van Winkle, who has personal memories of the venue, helped bring it back.

Public safety 4 outlets · Herald-Leader, Spectrum News 1, The Kentucky Kernel, WKYT

No. 14 Kentucky lights up the scoreboard in 93-78 win over No. 25 NC State

No. 14 Kentucky women’s basketball defeated No. 25 NC State 93-78 in its first ranked matchup of the season, led by Ajša Sivka’s 32 points. Sivka made 8 of 12 3-pointers, tying Kentucky’s single-game record, while the Wildcats’ 18 3s tied the team record. Kentucky went 13 of 21 from beyond the arc in the first half and led 56-44 at halftime; it next hosts Evansville on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

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