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Gallery: Jessamine County Fair opens

The Jessamine County Fair opened on Monday and brought fun for folks of all ages across the area. ...

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The versatile Maddyn Greenway

Chad Greenway was a three-sport high school athlete in South Dakota who became an all-American linebacker at Iowa ...

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Nicholasville police investigating targeted shooting that injured four

Four people, including two young children, were injured Tuesday night in what Nicholasville police are calling a targeted ...

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Kentucky stood out to versatile Alabama defensive lineman

Garrett Witherington believes his versatility is one of his best strengths but he also knows to play on ...

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Kentucky Republicans in Congress hail passage of bill the state’s hospitals call ‘devastating’

By Jamie Lucke Kentucky Lantern Despite Kentucky hospitals’ warnings of “devastating” consequences, four of the six Kentuckians in ...

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New book chronicles 100 years of Herrington Lake’s history

By Casey Roberts casey.roberts@bluegrassnewsmedia.com As Herrington Lake turns 100 this year, author and historian Mike Holdren is commemorating ...

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Jessamine County Public Library events

Check out the JCPL Events Calendar at www.jesspublib.org for more information and to register. Programs marked with an ...

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Jessamine County junior firefighter Alex Banks honored

By: Casey Roberts casey.roberts@bluegrassnewmedia.com From an early age, Alex Banks knew he wanted to serve. What began as ...

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Former MLB outfielder Austin Kearns named head baseball coach at West Jessamine

West Jessamine High School has officially named former Major League Baseball outfielder Austin Kearns as its new head ...

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Jessamine County Fair returns July 7

The Jessamine County Fair is back and packed with excitement for the entire family, running from Monday, July ...

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Measles exposure reported at Riney-B Aquatic Center

By: Casey Roberts casey.roberts@bluegrassnewsmedia.com Health officials are urging the public to be aware of a confirmed case of ...

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Mayor declares Wesley Village Day in Wilmore

Citing their 30 Year Anniversary of outstanding service to the community and beyond, Wilmore Mayor Harold Rainwater presented ...

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Nicholasville City Commission advances budget, zoning and hiring decisions

The Nicholasville City Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening, addressing a full agenda that included zoning ...

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Asbury dedicates Gray Outdoor Venue

Asbury University dedicated the Gray Outdoor Venue on Saturday evening, June 21, named in honor of President Emeritus ...

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‘Scream for help’ opens in Nicholasville

By: Casey Roberts  casey.roberts@bluegrassnewsmedia.com What started as one man’s personal tragedy has grown into a mission of hope, ...

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Wilmore’s Summer Concert Series starts Friday

Special to the Journal   Wilmore’s summer concert series opens this weekend with concerts on the Downtown Green. ...

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American Legion to host flag retirement at Jessamine Senior Center

A program between American Legion Post 63 and the Jessamine County community made the disposal of American flags ...

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Beyond stereotypes: Survey provides insights about trans Americans from trans Americans

Kentucky Lantern By Sarah Ladd This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, ...

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UK program addresses food waste and food access in Jessamine County

A University of Kentucky program focused on food recovery, providing access to food and nutrition, and offering nutrition ...

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Judge West Endorses Barr for U.S. Senate

In April, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr representing Kentucky’s sixth congressional district announced his candidacy for the November 2026 ...