Meet the Kentucky Kangals
Tails from the Farm Meet the Kentucky Kangals BY JOSH CAUDILL A 90-acre farm located off Old Richmond Road serves as the setting for the pride and joy of Evans Mill Cattle Company–the Kangal dogs. Driving up to the Fayette County postcard fantasy, it’s impossible to miss the guardians who are alert to a foreign presence and are professionally assessing the situation. You...
Soil Mates Garden Club creates community gardens in Lexington
Soil Mates ‘Sisters’ Digging in for fun Soil Mates Garden Club was first organized in early 2000. More than two decades later, gardening continues to be anything but a mundane hobby for members of the club. The club is affiliated with the Garden Club of Kentucky, which means they are encouraged to do a Civic Project each year as a way to...
Fayette County Public Schools releases health & safety procedures for 2021-22 school year
Fayette County Public Schools welcomes students and staff back for the 2021-22 school year with precautionary measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and reduce interruptions to in-person learning. “Our district believes students learn best when they can experience the joys and advantages of being together on campus with classmates and caring adults,” said Superintendent Demetrus Liggins. “The...
Fayette County Public Schools hosts ‘Shot-A-Thon,’ free vaccine clinics for students in July
Fayette County Public Schools has partnered with the city of Lexington, HealthFirst Bluegrass, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, and Wild Health to offer the vaccine at district school locations on July 6, 7, and 8. Second doses will be available at the same locations on July 27, 28, and 29. There is no cost, and each site is open to...
What to do, where to watch fireworks for Fourth of July in Lexington, KY 2021
The Fourth of July is right around the corner! The Fourth of July falls on Sunday, July 4, 2021. The federal observed holiday is Monday, July 5, 2021. There is no shortage of firework shows or festive events happening for the Fourth of July holiday weekend throughout Lexington, Kentucky and surrounding areas for 2021. Below is a sampling. *As always, this...
