The Advocate Messenger · Danville, KY
DANVILLE, Ky. — Danville is set to receive a clean financial audit for 2026 as city officials continue work on more than $37 million in funded water and sewer projects and plan several major infrastructure improvements. The Danville City Commission received an update on the city’s annual audit during its Nov. 9 meeting. Auditors said the report was in final review and they were prepared to issue an unmodified, or clean, opinion on the city’s financial statements. Auditors also reported no adjusting entries were needed in any city funds. The city’s separate audit of major federal programs cannot be finalized until a federal compliance supplement is issued. Auditors have already reviewed Danville’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund program using the previous year’s requirements as a guide and reported no instances of noncompliance or internal control deficiencies.
Kentucky Kernel · Liberty, KY
Nearby: Liberty, KYBuilding from the ground up is daunting. Moving from one place to another to establish a future for your children is brave. However, the first-generation student taking the world by storm is empowering, entering a new and strange chapter, hoping to inspire the generation after. Being the first in her family to receive higher education, sophomore political science major Angelica Victoria Garcia is a first-generation student. After arriving in the United States from Mexico, Garcia’s parents initially wanted to stay for a couple of years so she could get established in elementary school. However, after Garcia’s teachers noticed how well she took to school, her parents decided to stay to further her education, and then let her decide whether she wanted to attend college. “They always let me know that if I wanted to go to college it was definitely an option, I just had to work hard for it,” Garcia said.
The Advocate Messenger · Berea, KY
Nearby: Berea, KYDANVILLE, Ky. — Pottery produced in a Danville kiln that sat unused for more than 20 years is now featured in an exhibit at the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea. Dragon Fire II features work created during the second firing of the restored Jackson-Powell Anagama Kiln. The exhibit opened Nov. 7 and will remain on display through Jan. 30, 2027. Most of the pieces are available for purchase. The kiln was built in Danville in 1993 by the late Stephen Rolfe Powell and Dr. Mack Johnson and follows traditional Japanese wood-firing construction. The firing process takes place over several days, with temperatures approaching 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit. As fire moves through the sloped kiln, wood ash settles on hundreds of pieces, creating a natural ash finish on the pottery. The kiln fell out of use in 2005 and remained dormant for about two decades. A community effort surrounding the Art Center of the Bluegrass eventually led to its restoration.
Kentucky Kernel · Lexington, KY
Nearby: Lexington, KYA nationwide ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday, Nov. 13, has left multiple college football programs scrambling to reach their destinations ahead of Saturday’s games. No. 11 Kentucky is expected to still host Florida tomorrow at 6:15 p.m. EST. The Gators arrived at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, before the ground stop took effect. However, the status of several games with College Football Playoff implications remains uncertain, including two SEC matchups that could significantly impact Kentucky’s playoff positioning. No. 6 Texas and No. 8 Tennessee, both ranked ahead of the No. 11 Wildcats in the CFP rankings, have experienced travel disruptions ahead of their respective matchups against No. 21 LSU and Texas A&M, with both of the teams’ planes being grounded. As of now, the Longhorns have returned to campus, according to Pete Nakos of On3. Texas is set for a 7:30 p.m.
Kentucky Kernel · Lexington, KY
Nearby: Lexington, KYWith just a few weeks left in the fall semester, Thanksgiving break is approaching at the University of Kentucky, lasting from Nov. 25-29. Although many students will head home for the holiday, various UK facilities and services will still operate on adjusted schedules for those staying in Lexington, according to a recent UKNow article. Dining Services For students remaining on campus, finding a place to eat during the break may require some planning. Many UK Hospitality dining locations will close early Tuesday, Nov. 24, with only a few locations remaining open throughout the break, according to UKNow. Champions Kitchen is scheduled for typical operating hours on Tuesday, Nov. 24, but will only serve students from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. It will then remain closed Nov. 26-28, and reopen at noon on Sunday, Nov. 29, according to UK Hospitality. Hours of operation for other campus dining locations are expected to be updated closer to Thanksgiving Break.
Old Gold & Black · Lexington, KY
Nearby: Lexington, KYI’ve been sports gambling since I was four years old. To be specific, I’ve been betting on horse races. I’m from Lexington, Kentucky, the horse capital of the world, and as one might intuit, the Kentucky Derby is a bit of a big deal for my family. For as long as I can remember, we’ve bet on the Derby. It was commonplace for my dad to ask me to pick a trifecta, or for me to draw a horse from a hat I paid five dollars into. So believe me when I say I’m not writing this from a high horse (pun fully intended). Gambling, the way I grew up with it, was deliberate. We set the stakes, usually $5 or $10, before the gates opened, and nobody went looking for another bet when our horse finished last. When the race ended, so did the betting. That is not what my friends have been doing. They’re betting on random football games between two teams they’ve never once watched play.
The Mountain Eagle · Lexington, KY
Nearby: Lexington, KYLaura Schuster, who died Monday after a short illness, was as happy as the children to whom she had fed lunch when this photo was taken. Ms. Schuster had worked at The Mountain Eagle for more than 50 years at the time of her passing. For 29 of her 50 years at the Eagle, she was also the co-owner and chef of The Courthouse Cafe in Whitesburg. The restaurant closed in 2014 after the decline of the coal industry. Laura Schuster, whose quiet, steady work helped bring The Mountain Eagle to its readers for half a century and helped make Whitesburg’s Courthouse Café a gathering place, died Monday, November 9, at the University of Kentucky hospital in Lexington. She had continued working part-time at The Eagle until becoming ill in October. Ms. Schuster joined the newspaper as a typesetter in 1976. Over the decades, she became its longtime copy editor and a trusted colleague willing to tackle whatever work needed doing.
Kentucky New Era · Lexington, KY
Nearby: Lexington, KYThe Fort Campbell Lady Falcons put together a stellar showing at the KHSAA Class 1A State Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., bringing home a third-place team finish to cap off a dominant postseason run.Linden Pickler led the charge in historic fashion, capturing the Class 1A individual state championship. Pickler shattered the Fort Campbell girls 5K record in the process, becoming just one of four individuals in school history to win an individual state title.Teammate Liliana "Lilly" Ketterl also cracked the top tier, turning in a strong performance to bring home a medal with a 15th-place finish.The third-place team trophy finishes off a remarkable fall campaign for the Lady Falcons. To contact Torrence Bates, email [email protected]. × Post a comment as anonymous × Report × Stop watching this discussion. (0) comments Welcome to the discussion. Log In Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
The Winchester Sun · Paris, KY
Nearby: Paris, KYTrampus Miller lost a leg to an improvised bomb in Iraq in 2008. His recovery at Walter Reed Medical Center took three and a half years and more than 100 surgeries. Later, he attended a deer hunt through Jason’s Box, a nonprofit in nearby Paris, Kentucky, that provides severely injured veterans with free outdoor activities. Miller recalled “just realizing you’re not alone” during that first hunt. He stayed on as a volunteer and now helps coordinate activities for other veterans. What stands out about Miller’s story isn’t simply what he overcame. It’s what he chose to do afterward. Through his involvement with Jason’s Box, he found a way to help other veterans experience the same sense of friendship and belonging that meant so much to him. That’s a lesson worth remembering as we observe Veterans Day. Across central Kentucky, veterans are our neighbors, co-workers, business owners, teachers, and friends.