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07/31/2025

07/29/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eastern Little League 12U All-Star Team Wins Kentucky State Championship, Advances to Great Lakes Region Tournament

LEXINGTON, KY — July 25, 2025 — The Eastern Little League 12U All-Star team has made history, clinching the Kentucky Little League State Championship after a thrilling 2-1 victory over defending champion Bowling Green East in the title game on Wednesday. With the win, Eastern advances to the Great Lakes Region Tournament, set for August 2–6 in Whitestown, Indiana.

This marks only the fourth time in Eastern Little League history that a 12U team has earned the state title and advanced to regionals, joining the elite 1953, 2017, and 2023 teams in the
league's storied legacy. Head Coach Jake Riordan praised the team's effort and camaraderie following the win: “These kids have worked so hard for this moment. I’m so happy for them and for
the families. We are a close group so doing this together is extra special. We are going to take a few days to enjoy winning State and then get back to work to prepare for Regionals. We like to say pressure is a privilege. Our team plays loose, we play fast and they play for each other. We will continue to do that regardless of
the stage. Let’s Go Eastern!”

Eastern will now represent Team Kentucky in the Great Lakes Region, competing against other state champions from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois for a coveted spot in the Little
League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Eastern’s first regional game is scheduled for Saturday, August 2 at 10 a.m. ET versus Ohio and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN+. All regional games will be held at Central Region Stadium with free admission and will be broadcast on ESPN platforms.

For updates and more information, follow Eastern Little League on Facebook or Instagram () or visit

Eastern Little League

07/29/2025

LEXINGTON, KY. (July 25, 2025) – The city of Lexington will extend Phase One of the Heat Plan through Thursday, July 31, 2025.



As part of Phase One, the following actions will occur:

LexTran will provide rides to cooling stations for those experiencing homelessness free of charge.
Outreach teams will distribute supplies throughout the community.
Lexington’s community centers, which include Dunbar, Kenwick, Castlewood, and Tates Creek, will be open until the early evening.
City waste collection will begin early, with residential services at 4:30 a.m. and commercial services at 3:30 a.m. Residents should place carts on the curb the night before their collection day.
Lex End Homelessness has opened cooling stations, with locations at Arbor Youth Services, Lexington Rescue Mission, Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, New Life Day Center, New Vista Drop-In Center, Nathenial Mission, and Recovery Café Lexington.


The heat index is forecasted to reach above 100 degrees, with a predicted peak of 105 degrees on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Lexington will monitor the heat index and expand options and resources as necessary. The heat index combines temperature and humidity to approximate how hot it “feels” outside.



The Division of Emergency Management encourages all residents to take precautions when outdoors, especially during the late morning through the afternoon. The very young, the elderly, and those with medical conditions are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses and should seek shelter from the extreme heat. More information about handling extreme heat is available from the Lexington Emergency Management website @ BeReadyLexington.com/extreme-heat.



Preparedness information is available on Lexington Emergency Management’s website: BeReadyLexington.com, page: Lexington KY Emergency Management and X account: .

link: BeReadyLexington.com/extreme-heat

Dangers of extreme heat - FEMA.gov

07/22/2025

So sad..so young...condolences to his family 😭

Tributes are pouring in after the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the beloved actor who played Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show."

07/19/2025

Get Your Tickets Now...and support one of Lexington's upcoming rising comedians. Pack the House!
with Larry Starks

Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, Larry Starks has established a significant presence in the comedy landscape winning the Kentucky Urban Entertainment "Comedian of the year" Award 3 years in a row.

07/15/2025

Football star, actor and minister, Rosey Grier, turns 93 today. Grier is the oldest living former NFL player.

07/15/2025

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/former-nfl-qb-teddy-bridgewater-suspended-from-miami-northwestern-coaching-job-cites-self-reporting/

Teddy Bridgewater, 32, acknowledged the suspension in a Facebook post Sunday, saying he remains committed to the program.

07/10/2025

This Saturday - July 12 from 12 - 5 pm! Come on out to the park for the 2nd Annual NAACP Caring and Sharing event - lots of free food (BBQ!) games, giveaways and fun for the whole family! Black Soil: Our Better Nature will be on site with locally sourced fresh produce. And we'll be offering guided history tours of the park. History is OUR story! Hope to see you Saturday, July 12!

07/10/2025

It's Almost Time...

🏫It's almost time for Back to School!
📅Save the date for the First Day of School and check your county's full calendar to plan your school year.
Fayette County Schools - August 13, 2025
(William Wells Brown starts July 30)
Madison County Schools - August 13, 2025
Scott County Schools - August 13, 2025
Jessamine County Schools - August 13, 2025
Woodford County Schools - August 14, 2025
Franklin County Schools - August 13, 2025
Bourbon County Schools - August 7, 2025
Anderson County Schools - August 7, 2025
https://lexfun4kids.com/central-ky-public-school-calendars/