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THE MERRY-GO-ROUND is always a popular ride at the Woodford County Fair, which closed on June 20 at the fairgrounds. (Ph...
06/24/2026

THE MERRY-GO-ROUND is always a popular ride at the Woodford County Fair, which closed on June 20 at the fairgrounds. (Photo by Bill Caine)

CLOSE FRIENDS for nearly 50 years, Becky Thompson (Routt) and Kariane Ching (Teruya) became pen pals in fourth grade, Be...
06/24/2026

CLOSE FRIENDS for nearly 50 years, Becky Thompson (Routt) and Kariane Ching (Teruya) became pen pals in fourth grade, Becky in Versailles and Kariane in Hawaii. The two reconnected in 2012, and their close relationship picked right back up where they left off after high school. (Photo by Scott White)

THE WOODFORD COUNTY Educational Endowment Foundation (WEEF) held its annual golf scramble and shoot-out fundraiser at th...
06/23/2026

THE WOODFORD COUNTY Educational Endowment Foundation (WEEF) held its annual golf scramble and shoot-out fundraiser at the Woodford Club on June 1, which saw 20 teams compete and enjoy the outing. WEEF raised over $15,000 to fund Woodford County Public Schools’ educational initiatives. This year’s winners were Dale Holley (first), Mike LaFavors (second) and former WCPS Superintendent Scott Hawkins (third). (Photo submitted)

GREYSON HODGE was named Kentucky’s Mr. Lacrosse, an award presented to the state’s top high school boys lacrosse player....
06/21/2026

GREYSON HODGE was named Kentucky’s Mr. Lacrosse, an award presented to the state’s top high school boys lacrosse player. Considered the sport’s equivalent of Kentucky’s prestigious Mr. Basketball honor, the award caps the rising senior’s career that has already made Hodge Woodford County’s all-time leader in goals and assists. Look for a full story in next week’s Sun. (Photo by Bill Caine)

MILAN BUSH AND MICAH LYNN led a presentation and public discussion of the dual lynchings of William Turpin and James Par...
06/18/2026

MILAN BUSH AND MICAH LYNN led a presentation and public discussion of the dual lynchings of William Turpin and James Parker on August 1, 1870, on the streets of Versailles at the WC Remembrance Coalition’s last Teach-In at the Woodford County Library. SEE THIS WEEK'S SUN FOR FULL STORY. (Photo by Sioux Finney)

VERSAILLES ARTIST Beth Pritchett remembers why she did every painting in her art exhibition at the Woodford County Libra...
06/16/2026

VERSAILLES ARTIST Beth Pritchett remembers why she did every painting in her art exhibition at the Woodford County Library. One painting was inspired by a chandelier where she gets her hair done. Another, pictured with her on the right, was inspired by her daughters and then altered by a light rain, which she says, “made this cool effect.” So for her, the inspiration for a painting can come from anywhere or anything. (Photo by Bob Vlach)

WOODFORD COUNTY FISCAL COURT honored the Kentucky State Runner-Up Woodford County High School girls track and field team...
06/15/2026

WOODFORD COUNTY FISCAL COURT honored the Kentucky State Runner-Up Woodford County High School girls track and field team, the highest team finish in school history. Back row, from left, Magistrates Mary Ann Gill, William Downey and Larry Blackford, WCHS Coach Derrick Johnson, Lucy Danks, Gabby Gampper, Magistrate John Gentry, Judge-Executive James Kay, Magistrates Kelly Carl,, Darrell Varner and Jackie Brown. Front row, from left, Charla Gormley, Abigail Crowe, Allie Twehues, Avery Gill, Sophia Tucker, Addie Moore and WCHS Coach Ashley Swingle. (Photo by Melody Traugott)

WOODFORD COUNTY was well-represented at the Natural Resource Conservation’s Local Working Group held last week in Shelby...
06/10/2026

WOODFORD COUNTY was well-represented at the Natural Resource Conservation’s Local Working Group held last week in Shelby County, aimed at gaining local input about conservation efforts that reflect the region’s needs. Woodford County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Beau Neal, standing in blue fleece and wearing a hat second from the left, catches up with Henry County Conservation District Board Chair and Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association President Alan Bryant. Woodford County Conservation District Chair Michael Duckworth and Woodford County farmer Moe Bakke (sitting at the table at far right of photo), attended, along with others. (Photo by Nat Colten)

‘TONS OF FUN’ is how Youth Services Librarian Bookie Wilson describes the upcoming Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the W...
06/10/2026

‘TONS OF FUN’ is how Youth Services Librarian Bookie Wilson describes the upcoming Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the Woodford County Library in Versailles and Midway Branch Library. And looking forward to the many free programs being offered this summer, Teen Services Librarian Megan Hussmann said this summer is “my most ambitious summer yet.” Pictured, from left, are Hussmann, Adult Programming Coordinator Tommy Dennison and Wilson. (Photo by Bob Vlach)

ZION BROWN, to the utter delight of everyone, pulled a confetti cannon from inside his academic gown after being handed ...
06/07/2026

ZION BROWN, to the utter delight of everyone, pulled a confetti cannon from inside his academic gown after being handed his diploma and shot it off, showering many on the stage in bits of paper and sparkles. (Photo by Elaine Bailey)

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