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Kentucky's Jasper Johnson, Brandon Garrison expected to enter transfer portal
2+ week, 1+ day ago (192+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " Kentucky freshman guard Jasper Johnson and junior forward Brandon Garrison have announced their plans to enter the transfer portal, sources confirmed on Friday. According to the program, Johnson, a 2025 five-star recruit, appeared in 35 games in the 2025-26 season…...
Mitch Barnhart retiring as UK athletics director after 24 years, will take on new university role
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (822+ words) UPDATE: March 4 at 11 a. m. LEX 18 obtained an amended employment contract from the university that extends Mitch Barnhart contract at the university from June 30, 2028 to August 31, 2030. The contract was put into effect on March 2 and added that on July 1, Barnhart will begin…...
Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event returns to the Kentucky Horse Park
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (143+ words) The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian returns April 2326 to the Kentucky Horse Park. LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian returns April 2326 to the Kentucky Horse Park. This marks the 49th running of…...
Beautify your home with Window Genie of Lexington this spring
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (102+ words) First-time customers who mention Best of the Bluegrass can receive 10% off their first service. The deal is good from now through the end of May. LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " You can make your home beautiful from the roof to the driveway…...
Mug Shot of the Week: Destinee Howard
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (52+ words) Our Mug Shot of the Week winner is Destinee Howard. Destinee wins a Best of the Bluegrass mug for her beautiful photo taken in Russell Springs. Mug Shot of the Week: Destinee Howard RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (LEX 18) " Our Mug Shot…...
Lexington chef competes on Food Network, cooks on Best of the Bluegrass
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (156+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " Lexington chef Sam Fore is a contestant on the latest season of Food Network's24 in 24: Last Chef Standing. The James Beard finalist is one of 24 talented chefs taking on 24 challenges over the course of 24 straight hours. Fore…...
Wildcats up, Longhorns down: Kentucky outlasts Texas, 85-80
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (406+ words) Texas would score on the opening play, but UK would soon find themselves on a 6-0 run, followed by a 3-point play from Mo Diobate. Oweh would soon take over a pull-up jumper, a steal on defense for a breakaway slam…...
Stein time in the Bluegrass: UK Football Spring Game 2026
13+ hour, 15+ min ago (243+ words) "The goal of spring, is to improve fundamentals and technique, learn how to practice, learn what winning edges that we need throughout spring to go into summer and fall and prepare the team for play." The first spring game under…...
Nonprofit Step By Step empowering young mothers
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (521+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " For nearly 30 years, Step By Step has been working with young single mothers in the Lexington community. It began as a way to make a difference in stopping child abuse and giving families a chance to grow,…...
Report: Kentucky-born musician Sturgill Simpson drops new album early on You Tube
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) Kentucky-born musician Sturgill Simpson's latest record as Johnny Blue Skies, Mutiny After Midnight, has arrived two weeks ahead of its scheduled March 13 release date " and you can listen to it right. .. Kentucky-born musician Sturgill Simpson's latest record as Johnny Blue…...