Racists zoom-bombed memorial for bell hooks. But they can’t stop outflow of love for author.
All our silences in the face of racist assault are acts of complicity.– “bell hooks, Killing Rage: Ending Racism,” 1995 The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning has contacted police … Click to Continue »
100 pounds of stolen dynamite, other explosives found in Nevada hotel room, feds say
A California man has been indicted in connection with the discovery of 100 pounds of stolen explosive materials in a hotel room near Las Vegas, federal prosecutors say. On Jan. … Click to Continue »
Teen steals police car and leads cops on 130-mph chase in Louisiana, authorities say
A 17-year-old accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen cop car has been arrested, according to Louisiana authorities. Deputies joined Louisiana State Police in pursuit of … Click to Continue »
Snowmobiler dies after striking tree during ride with husband, Utah officials say
A 67-year-old woman was riding snowmobiles with her husband when she struck a tree and died, Utah officials said. Cecilia Ireland was visiting Utah from Delaware on Sunday, Jan. 23, … Click to Continue »
Body camera video shows moment Georgia deputy is shot in chest on dark highway
The moment a Georgia deputy was shot in the chest was recorded by his body camera, and it shows the motorist disguised the weapon by wrapping it in a towel. … Click to Continue »
What is bacterial meningitis? Illness kills Oklahoma State baseball recruit, family says
A high school baseball player and recruit for the Oklahoma State Cowboys team suddenly died of bacterial meningitis, according to local media reports. Nathan Rogalski was a Deer Creek High … Click to Continue »
Lexington’s unemployment at near historic lows. Yet 8,000 fewer people are working.
Fayette County’s unemployment rate in November 2021 was 2.4 percent, a near record low, and a substantial improvement from near-record high unemployment of 14 percent in April and May of … Click to Continue »
Long-serving Fayette County attorney, sheriff draw challengers in 2022 election
The Fayette County attorney, a 15-year veteran in the office, has drawn a competitor in the 2022 election: a former Lexington councilwoman filed to run against him prior to Tuesday’s … Click to Continue »
For the 1st time, health department reports over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in Fayette
For the first time in the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department announced over 1,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day for Fayette County. Tuesday’s exact count is … Click to Continue »
From fine weaving to fried frog legs: New Berea restaurant revives historic site
A piece of Berea’s history, shuttered in 2007, is starting a new chapter in the community. The Churchill Weavers loom house has reopened as an upscale restaurant and event space … Click to Continue »
Hiker slips on ‘steep, icy’ mountain and plunges 20 feet into tree, California cops say
A hiker left the trail and slipped on “steep, icy terrain,” California rescuers said. Sarahi Rodriguez and a friend went on a hike to Cucamonga Peak in San Bernardino County … Click to Continue »
Recent Comments