Lexington Legends National Anthem Tryouts

National Anthem tryouts for the Lexington Legends.

Photos, audio and production by Mark Ashley

Africa in the Bluegrass

Jaqoueline Lingoma moved to Lexington six months ago from the Democratic Republic of Congo with her three children. So far, things are going great for her—she is ever-thankful of the Kentucky Refugee Ministry and all who have helped her. Here, she reflects on her past, how the refugees at Henry Clay Apartments have formed their own community, and her optimistic outlook of the future.

Produced by Emily Spence, Photos by Emily Spence, Audio by Jenisha Watts and Emily Spence | Staff

Caring About The Kentucky River

Lanny Evans and Merrill Combs care about the river. So this year for the 17th Annual Kentucky River Clean Up, they rounded up crews from the Kentucky Department of Highways to help them remove large items from the riverbanks in Boonesborough State Park like boats, washing machines and toilets that people had dumped there years ago. Evans said planning the project took about two years of convincing others it need to be done, so she was in high spirits on Saturday morning. by Emily Spence | Staff

Swinging into Summer

Photos by Brad Luttrell | Staff
Summer can’t officially start until the annual Elizabeth Ann Seton Country Fair has arrived. “This is the start of summer and the end of school,” said Mary Buckles as she watched her daughter, C.J. Buckle climb down from the swings. “And it’s a great fund raiser for the church.”

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Track to the past

There was a not-so-common site on the railroads between Louisville and Lexington on May 24. RJ Corman Railroad Company took its steam locomotive out for a ride. Packing six hopper cars full of sand from Louisville the old train brought the load to Lexington and made stops along the way.

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