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Clerk AMA, Barr-Booker debate and daycare costs lead today’s r/Lexington talk

Today's r/Lexington roundup covers a Fayette County Clerk AMA ahead of the Nov. 3 election, the Barr-Booker Senate debate, toddler daycare costs, and smaller questions about pizza dough and clothing donations. Reply text was unavailable, so the summaries rely on the original posts and independent reporting. The post Clerk AMA, Barr-Booker debate and daycare costs lead today’s r/Lexington talk appeared first on The Lexington Times.

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Dunbar blanks Frankfort 8-0 as Frederick Douglass wins twice

Paul Laurence Dunbar beat Frankfort 8-0 in girls soccer, and Frederick Douglass won both its girls soccer (7-0 over Madison Southern) and volleyball (3-0 over Sayre) matches. Henry Clay won 3-0 in girls soccer but lost 2-3 to Scott County in volleyball. The post Dunbar blanks Frankfort 8-0 as Frederick Douglass wins twice appeared first on The Lexington Times.

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Northbound lane of US 27X in Jessamine County to close Oct. 21 for paving

KYTC has scheduled a single northbound lane closure on US 27X (South Main Street) in Jessamine County on Wednesday, Oct. 21, for asphalt milling and paving. Work is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, with traffic maintained in the open lane. The post Northbound lane of US 27X in Jessamine County to close Oct. 21 for paving appeared first on The Lexington Times.

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Deep Medicaid Cuts Have Been Averted in the Past. Is This Time Different?

Over the next few years, Kentucky is facing the largest Medicaid cuts in the program’s history. Starting in January, the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will take Medicaid coverage away from many thousands of Kentuckians. Separately, state Medicaid cuts will go into effect in July unless the 2027 General Assembly restores funding to […] The post Deep Medicaid Cuts Have Been Averted in the Past. Is This Time Different? appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. The post Dee

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Planning Commission to weigh 560-home Athens Boonesboro Road rezoning Thursday

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission's Oct. 22 agenda includes a proposed Ball Homes rezoning tied to a 560-unit project on Athens Boonesboro Road, which staff recommends postponing, along with a Complete Streets subdivision regulation amendment and a Tates Creek Road subdivision plan. The items are scheduled for discussion and no votes are recorded in the agenda. The post Planning Commission to weigh 560-home Athens Boonesboro Road rezoning Thursday appeared first on The Lexin

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KY 499 in Madison County to Close Oct. 22 for Drainage Work

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 499 (Crooksville Road) in Madison County from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, to replace a cross drain. Weather could change the schedule, and alternate routes are posted. The post KY 499 in Madison County to Close Oct. 22 for Drainage Work appeared first on The Lexington Times.

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U.S. 25 in Fayette County to Close Thursday for Paving Work

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will temporarily close U.S. 25 (Old Richmond Road) between Walnut Hill Road and Delong Road in Fayette County on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., weather permitting, for paving work. Alternate routes and message-board locations are listed. The post U.S. 25 in Fayette County to Close Thursday for Paving Work appeared first on The Lexington Times.

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Lexington homelessness office reports fewer unsheltered residents, rising aging population

Lexington's Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention told a council committee on Tuesday that unsheltered homelessness fell for a third straight year, while detailing funding, encampment cleanups and plans tied to the mayor's task force recommendations. The update was presented during the Social Services and Public Safety Committee meeting. The post Lexington homelessness office reports fewer unsheltered residents, rising aging population appeared first on The Lexington Times.

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FCPS Students to Help Design Lexington’s First Community Schoolyard

Fayette County Public Schools students will help design Lexington's first Community Schoolyard, a pilot backed by a $200,000 Knight Cities Challenge grant aimed at bringing parks within a 10-minute walk of underserved neighborhoods. The one-year project will select a pilot site and create a model that could be replicated across district campuses. The post FCPS Students to Help Design Lexington’s First Community Schoolyard appeared first on The Lexington Times.

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Mary E. Britton Runners Lead FCPS at State Cross-Country Meet

Runners from Mary E. Britton Middle and Liberty Elementary led Fayette County Public Schools at the 2026 KTCCCA State Meet of Champions, held Oct. 17 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Britton, Liberty and other district schools posted top finishes across several age divisions. The post Mary E. Britton Runners Lead FCPS at State Cross-Country Meet appeared first on The Lexington Times.

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Lexington forum weighs in on snack gifts, floating webs, and High Street YMCA

Today on r/Lexington, residents are trading regional snack ideas, identifying drifting spider silk, and reacting to the October 30 closing of the High Street YMCA. Smaller threads cover people seeking new friends, including international connections across Central Kentucky. The post Lexington forum weighs in on snack gifts, floating webs, and High Street YMCA appeared first on The Lexington Times.

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Lexington Catholic blanks Madison Central 2-0 in boys’ soccer

Lexington Catholic blanked Madison Central 2-0 in boys' soccer, and Paul Laurence Dunbar and Henry Clay also won their boys' soccer matches. Bryan Station and Lafayette both lost in girls' volleyball. The post Lexington Catholic blanks Madison Central 2-0 in boys’ soccer appeared first on The Lexington Times.

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JCPS paid $292,000 for online therapy service that reached six students

Jefferson County Public Schools paid $291,690 for an online therapy service from Hazel Health, but records show only six students received therapy before the contract ended in June 2026. District officials cited technical and staffing barriers, and privacy advocates raised concerns about the vendor's data practices. The post JCPS paid $292,000 for online therapy service that reached six students appeared first on The Lexington Times.

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I-75 Overnight Striping Work Set for Fayette County Monday and Tuesday

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says overnight rolling roadblocks will allow crews to complete final pavement striping on I-75 in Fayette County from 8 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, weather permitting. The work finishes the Elkhorn Creek bridge deck restoration project. The post I-75 Overnight Striping Work Set for Fayette County Monday and Tuesday appeared first on The Lexington Times.

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Lane Closure Set for US 27X in Jessamine County on Oct. 20

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close a northbound lane on US 27X (South Main Street) in Jessamine County on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, for asphalt milling and paving. Motorists should expect flagging operations and use extra caution in the work zone. The post Lane Closure Set for US 27X in Jessamine County on Oct. 20 appeared first on The Lexington Times.