Mayor Linda Gorton
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Lexington, we did it! We officially reached 70% of our adult residents being fully vaccinated … that’s amazing! While we celebrate this milestone, we must continue to be vigilant. (1/3)
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I had a wonderful meeting with
@KentuckyMBB
new coach, Mark Pope. We had a great discussion about his return to Lexington, and amazing things about our city. He's going to be the perfect leader for our young Wildcats & for our community. Welcome to Lexington, Coach Pope & family!
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!! Way to go
@KentuckyVB
! You’ve brought the title home to Lexington for the 1st time in
@universityofky
history and 1st for the
@SEC
! Go CATS!
#BBN
#WeAreUK
@UKAthletics
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Wear your blue and white tomorrow it's Beat Florida Day!
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Five Kentucky houses of worship have announced plans to buy, and eliminate, $3.5 million of medical debt for people in need. (1/4)
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We all know how well our
@UKFootball
team is performing on the field this year … 6-0!! Now, our CATS head down to Georgia to take on the Bulldogs. Let’s get ready for a great game! Wear your blue and white … it’s Beat Georgia Weekend in Lexington!
#BBN
#LetsGoCats
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation
@SecretaryPete
was in town to bring a grant to improve the railroad overpass on N Broadway, near New Circle. It's work that is long overdue. KY Secretary of Transportation Jim Gray also joined. The overpass is a joint project of the city & state.
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Hey
@MattJonesRadio
-
@GlennJacobsTN
(Kane of WWE fame) and I had a little wager on tonight's game. Now, he owes me lunch. I'm thinking
@KSBarAndGrille
... what do you think?
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I officially proclaimed yesterday “Joe B Day” in Lexington. Joe Bologna opened his namesake restaurant 50 years ago. Originally located at the corner of Maxwell & Limestone streets, Joe B’s offered many local residents a first taste of authentic Italian pizza and cuisine. (1/2)
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This week, I had an opportunity to meet with
@USDOT
@SecretaryPete
to discuss Lexington’s transportation needs. (1/2)
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It’s
@UKFootball
Saturday … or, should I say Caturday! Let’s make it official … I’m proclaiming today Caturday in Lexington! We have SEC Nation in Lexington today covering tonight’s big game against
@TimTebow
’s Florida Gators.
#BBN
#SECNation
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Our CATS have done it again... another trip to the Elite Eight! I’m declaring Sunday, March 31, “Beat Auburn Day” in Lexington. Let’s all cheer on
@KentuckyMBB
in their SEC showdown with Auburn to earn another ticket to the Final Four.
#BBN
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Today, I had wonderful bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos from
@KSBarAndGrille
… it was a perfect way to kick-off what would have been the day we watched round one of NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Keep on helping our local restaurants… and all our businesses… many are hurting.
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Tomorrow is a big day for Big Blue Nation. It’s the SEC/Big 12 Challenge and we are up against the Jayhawks. Therefore, I’m proclaiming tomorrow Beat Kansas Day in Lexington!
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I proudly signed the Crown Act ordinance today – now in effect: a ban on hair-based discrimination in Lexington.
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We’ve been made aware of threatening and hateful graffiti at two local LGBTQ-owned businesses. This City will not tolerate hate-filled acts. Our Lexington Police Department is already on the case. During this season of love and peace, let’s stand united against ignorance and hate
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So, the heat is on! I've got a little wager with Knox County Mayor
@GlennJacobsTN
on tonight’s UK vs. TN matchup. Losing Mayor has to take other to lunch in the winning Mayor's city wearing jersey of tonight’s winner. Let's go CATS!
#BBN
#WeAreUK
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Wishing Joe B. Hall, former
@KentuckyMBB
coach who brought home the 1978 NCAA National Championship, a Happy 93rd Birthday! 🎉
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Public safety is one of my top priorities, and the events downtown tonight remind us just how important it is. In our City, a well trained, diligent police force protects us. Thanks to our officers.
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Yesterday was Abby Steiner Day in Lexington… dedicated to a superstar
@universityofky
track & field sprinter. She's a 6x All-American, 2x NCAA Champion & 3x SEC Champion. She has broken the indoor 200m American record and is number two all-time in the world.
@KentuckyTrack
(1/2)
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This morning, I joined
@KySportsRadio
@MattJonesRadio
,
@ryanlemond
,
@DrewFranklinKSR
, and
@ShannonTheDude
for a chat about the COVID-19 vaccine. KSR broadcast the show from the
@LFCHD
's vaccine clinic at
@ConsolidatedBap
. (1/3)
#LexDoThis
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Today marks start of Pride Month. Lexington is proud of the steps it has taken in support of the LGBTQ community… from being the first county in Kentucky to pass a fully-inclusive Fairness Ordinance, to providing domestic partner benefits, to banning conversion therapy. (1/2)
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For this upcoming weekend’s UK-Vols rematch,
@GlennJacobsTN
and I have another wager on the line. No lunch this time, but rather a donation to the winning team’s local children’s hospital (
@KCHKids
here in Lexington). And
@KySportsRadio
has agreed to match the bet!
#WeAreUK
#BBN
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Congrats to trainer Kenny McPeek, a graduate of Tates Creek High School &
@universityofky
, on his 1st
@KentuckyDerby
win w/Mystik Dan. The thoroughbred was foaled at McPeek's Magdalena Farm here in Lexington! He also got his 1st Kentucky Oaks win as the trainer for Thorpedo Anna.
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“This … is … Jeopardy!” And the answer is … “What is Lexington?” Our fine city, and the
@universityofky
, were featured on
@Jeopardy
last night. How fun to be a part of pop culture, in a time of James Holzhauer’s record-breaking winning streak on the show.
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Saturday’s match-up of our Wildcats & the Vols deserves more than a Blue-White Day. ESPN
#CollegeGameDay
is coming back (2nd time this season)! So, I'm proclaiming “Beat Tennessee Weekend” in Big Blue Nation. Wear Blue & White ALL WEEKEND LONG! Let’s go CATS – beat the Vols!
#BBN
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I am shocked and so sad to hear of the unexpected passing of Carol Barr, wife of Congressman Andy Barr. Please join me in keeping Andy, their daughters, and all of their family and friends in our prayers during this heartbreaking time.
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The
@KentuckyVB
team has made the
@NCAA
Final Four … a first for the program!! I know we are all proud of
@UKCoachSkinner
and his team, and will be cheering them on as they face the Washington Huskies Thursday evening.🏐 💙 (1/2)
@UKAthletics
@universityofky
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I joined
@UKFootball
@UKCoachStoops
,
@vincemarrow
& a group of UK football players to march down Main St, striving to move our community forward. These young men are great on the football field, but they are also outstanding citizens, standing up to make Lexington better. (1/2)
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Our community is stepping up to help… a huge thank you to
@LexBrewingCo
for switching up their production to make hand sanitizer for our community. And a big thanks for making these hand sanitizer donations to help protect our homeless population, and those serving them.
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Congratulations to
@KentuckyWBB
on their
@SEC
championship! 10 straight wins and a comeback victory over No. 1 South Carolina… What a game!
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This morning, I enjoyed “Breakfast at The Breeders’ Cup” at
@keeneland
. While there, I had an opportunity to talk with
@nmrhof
jockey Chris McCarron. (1/2)
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Lexington has been named the second best managed city in the country! In a recent study by WalletHub, Lexington ranked high in public safety, road quality and a clean environment. Our city is committed to meeting the needs of its residents!
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I’m wearing my crimson in support of our NCAA Division III National Champion
@Transy
Women’s Basketball team! Show your pride for our local champions by wearing your crimson… and come out to the National Championship Celebration today @ 3:30 pm in the Beck Center!
@TransySports
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Wow! Put a piano in a park and watch what happens! Noah Jackson, age 11, lets loose on the Woodland Park piano. Noah was visiting Woodland as part of a summer music camp with
@CarnegieCenter
. Suddenly he sat down at the piano and started playing!
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I've named Devine Carama as Director of One Lexington! He's been living the mission of One Lexington for at least 15 yrs, reaching young people & helping them build successful lives. Devine works to make Lexington safer through community partnerships. Welcome to the team, Devine!
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Ole, ole, ole, ole!!
Professional soccer is coming to Lexington.
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Great game! Lots of passion in
@Rupp_Arena
- it’s fun to have a little friendly rivalry. Speaking of which ... what size jersey do I need to have ready for you
@GlennJacobsTN
? See you soon!!
#BBN
#WeAreUK
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It’s Dia Davidson Day! After almost 23 years at the anchor desk at WLEX, Dia is moving into public service as Chief Engagement Officer for Fayette County Public Schools. Congratulations! Daughter, Rania, joined in the celebration for her mom.
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Happy Sam Dick Day! Today we celebrate
@WKYT
's Sam Dick. After serving 34 years at helm of evening newscasts, Sam is retiring. He's the longest serving evening anchor in Lexington television history, having covered everything from victories to tragedies. Happy retirement, Sam!
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Lexington ranks 10th in the nation, out of 506 municipalities, by
@HRC
for support of the LGBTQ community. Again best in KY, and 4th best among bordering states, we pride ourselves in policies & ordinances in place to foster an inclusive & equitable City for residents & visitors.
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Lexington is home to world-renowned horses and horse farms.
@Gainesway
is the world’s only Thoroughbred farm that is also an accredited arboretum. Gainesway is home to Tapit, one of the most valuable and influential horses in America. (1/2)
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This weekend is officially Wildcat Softball Weekend in Lexington!
@UKsoftball
is in the
@NCAA
softball regional tournament, hosted right here in Lexington! Let's go
#BBN
and cheer on our Wildcats!
Alright,
#BBN
... it’s official! This weekend is Wildcat Softball Weekend in Lexington! Special thanks to
@MayorGorton
for the declaration this afternoon at John Cropp Stadium!
#WeAreUK
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Fayette County Clerk has received over 92,000 absentee ballot requests, and has processed over 50,000 returned ballots. If you requested your ballot, but haven’t received it, please call 859-253-3344 immediately. (1/2)
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Congratulations to
@tatescrbaseball
for winning the 2019 KHSAA State Championship! Go Commodores!
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Lexington took a big step forward today when I signed Lexington’s LGBTQ Mental Health Protection Ordinance into law. The harmful practice of conversion therapy is now banned in Fayette County from any state-licensed practitioner. (1/4)
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.
@LexKYFire
Lieutenant Brenda Cowan was a trailblazer for Lexington … our first black female firefighter. Thank you, Councilmember Preston Worley, for helping present Brenda Cowan Legacy Day at
@BCEfayette
. (1/2)
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Congratulations to
@TransySports
Women’s Basketball … NCAA Division III National Champions! Our City is so proud of this team and the coaching staff. Go Pioneers!
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Our community has gotten some very tough news today. Third District Councilmember Jake Gibbs has died. Our prayers are with his family … his wife, Anita, and his daughters. (1/2)
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Lexington is the 1st city in KY to have effectively ended veteran homelessness. By working w/numerous federal, state & local partners, we created a system making veteran homelessness rare, brief, & non-recurring. We celebrate today & continue supporting veterans & their families.
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Congratulations to
@BBaileyWKYT
for serving our community for 40 years with her work at
@WKYT
! Thank you Barbara!
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Monopoly: Lexington Edition is here! One of the world’s most famous and popular board games now has an official Lexington version. The board showcases many of the places that make our City great… food, entertainment, businesses, our wonderful parks, and more. (1/2)
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Congratulations to the still undefeated
@Transy
Pioneers ... moving onto the NCAA Division III Womens Basketball Elite 8! I had fun watching the game with President Brien Lewis.
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I'm very disappointed by actions KU has taken today in cutting down trees that in no way threaten transmission lines. This does not reflect the compromise I requested that trees be trimmed rather than cut down, or the 30-day moratorium I requested. (1/4)
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The
@universityofky
always comes through for Lexington and for Kentucky when we need them. At this time of national crisis, UK is stepping up, once again, to provide the health care we need. (1/2)
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Congratulations to new
@KentuckyWBB
Head Coach Kyra Elzy. Talk about hitting the ground running, she’s leading the 9th ranked Cats to a 6-0 start to the season. Go Kyra! And go Cats!
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Let's cheer on our
@UKBaseball
team as they play their next game in the Men's College World Series!
#GoCats
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I must admit, it feels good to win and to see Knox County Mayor
@GlennJacobsTN
in that wonderful shade of UK blue! But, in all seriousness, it was great to meet with Mayor Jacobs and talk about ways in which our two communities can work together.
#WeAreUk
#BBN
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Congratulations to Henry Clay, Paul Laurence Dunbar & Lafayette High Schools for ranking among Kentucky’s Top 20 High Schools, as evaluated by
@usnews
.
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Tomorrow’s the BIG one for
@UKFootball
: the Cats versus the Cards, with the Governor’s Cup on the line. It’s also Senior Day at the
@universityofky
. Let’s show up in force, fill Kroger Field and support our Wildcats … we can beat those Cardinals! Go UK!
#BBN
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DanceBlue did it again & raised $1.88M to fight childhood cancer. When you get Memorial Coliseum filled w/nearly 1,000 students dancing for 24 hours…well, the energy is amazing! I was honored to name
@UKDanceBlue
Day for the students & their service! photo: DanceBlue Photography
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Lexington’s Central Baptist Church,
@TempleLexath
,
@StMichaelsLex
, First Presbyterian Church of Lexington, &
@UnionChurchKY
have joined together to form "The Commonwealth Forgiveness Project" raising funds to eliminate medical debt burdening too many families in Kentucky. (2/4)
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A splash of pink has hit downtown … just in time for tomorrow's
@Pink
concert at
@Rupp_Arena
! We hope P!nk has a great time in Lexington. Meanwhile, c’mon downtown and take a selfie in the P!nk!!
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This is
@KentuckyVB
's chance to advance to the national championship … let’s show them our support tomorrow, April 22, by wearing our blue and white in their honor. Go Cats! 🏐 💙 (2/2)
@UKAthletics
@universityofky
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Deadly tornadoes in western Kentucky have taken many lives overnight.
@GovAndyBeshear
has called it the worst string of tornadoes in our state's history. Our prayers are with the families and friends of the victims. Lexington is making plans to help our fellow Kentuckians.
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Racism and religious persecution have no place here. Police have started an investigation into the criminal incident at Chabad of the Bluegrass on Saturday. Those who violated the law will be prosecuted. Let’s join in the spirit of Chanukah, a celebration of good over evil.
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Good game,
@louisvillemayor
. But, my
@KentuckyMBB
Wildcats pulled out the win! Looking forward to that bottle of
@oldforester
!
#BBN
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It’s March, and that means brackets! I’ve got mine all filled out … men’s and women’s. I’ve heard it called a bracket challenge, but there’s no challenge for me … it’s
@KentuckyMBB
&
@KentuckyWBB
all the way!! Go Big Blue!
#BBN
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Tapit turned 20 this year, and I was happy to join
@Gainesway
General Manager Brian Graves & Executive Mgmt Consultant Neil Howard to honor Tapit by proclaiming Tapit Day! What a beautiful horse & amazing farm right here in Lexington, the Horse Capital of the World. (2/2)
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Right now, we are joining communities across the nation in remembering the lives lost to COVID-19. Our memorial candles will be lit in memory of the 174 friends and family members lost in Lexington. Take a moment to join us in lighting a candle of your own.
#COVIDMemorial
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The
@universityofky
has been an unbelievable partner in our fight against COVID-19 … especially when it comes to vaccinations.
#LexDoThis
(1/4)
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Yesterday we had a great celebration of the 1982
@universityofky
Lady Kats, the only UK women’s basketball team to win an
@SEC
Championship. Team leader Valerie Still continues to hold the all-time leading scorer record for both UK men’s and women’s basketball. (1/2)
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We'll both donate to the children’s hospital in the winning team’s city and
@KySportsRadio
will match the donation.
@KCHKids
does amazing work, and I know they can use our support, as well as yours. Let’s cheer on our CATS & support
@KCHKids
!
#BBN
#WeAreUK
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The protests our City experienced over the weekend can become the foundation of needed changes in Lexington.
This is a rare opportunity for our City … a call to action. We need to use this momentum for the good. (1/5)
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Lexington recycles about 10 bales of aluminum cans each week. Wondering how many cans make up a bale? Take a guess (hint: it's more than you think). Let us know by July 26 ... person with the best guess wins a special prize from our
@livegreenlex
team.
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I’m so happy
@KHSAA
Girls’ Sweet 16 Tournament is in Lexington after 87 years, and in
@Rupp_Arena
! The tournament started today, so be on the lookout for visitors & wish them good luck! Thank you KHSAA & Lexington Center staff for supporting and holding tournaments in Lexington.
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The
@BreedersCup
is coming back to Lexington this November at
@keeneland
! It is so exciting to bring the international spotlight back to our town, where there will be world-class horse racing, and plenty of entertainment opportunities during the Breeders’ Cup Festival. (1/2)
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Two of Lexington’s own are up for a Southern Book Prize!
@silasdhouse
is a finalist for his book “Lark Ascending” and local poet, and U.S. Poet Laureate
@adalimon
is a finalist for her book “The Hurting Kind.” (1/2)
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Today we announced the purchase of 30 acres on the Kentucky River for a new park ... this will be the only public access to the river in Fayette County. (1/2)
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The countdown to the
@BreedersCup
has started! In less than 245 days, we will be welcoming thousands back to Lexington. Our City will be in the international spotlight again. You’ll be seeing 80 countdown clocks like this one all around town.
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I have signed an order ending the Snow Emergency for Lexington. Thank you to our citizens for working with us so our hard-working street crews could clear snow and ice off our snow emergency routes. (1/2)
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Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, where we focus on letting our transgender community members know we accept, respect and support them. All of our transgender residents deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion. Thank you for bringing great things to Lexington! 🏳️⚧️
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I am urging everyone to remain calm as events unfold in Louisville. Protests need to remain peaceful. As always, our police are prepared to protect this community. You can help our community by avoiding downtown today. (1/2)
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Congratulations to the
@Transy
Women’s Basketball team for making it to the NCAA Division III National Championship Game! This is the first time the Pioneers have made it into the finals, and they’re undefeated! (1/2)
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You're on! Tomorrow is Beat Louisville Day in Lexington, after all.
My bottle of
@JamesEPepper
1776 says
#CatsBy90
. Go Big Blue!
We're proclaiming Saturday a Wear Red Day in Louisville to support
@LouisvilleMBB
tomorrow!
@MayorGorton
, are you up for a friendly wager on the game? We've got a bottle of
@OldForester
that says the Cards win in Lexington.
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Father Norman Fischer had a smile that would light up the room, and an ongoing passion to serve people. As pastor of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and chaplain for Lexington Catholic High School, Father Norman was a great leader for his parishioners and students. (1/3)
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I'm so sad to hear of the passing of Jared Lorenzen. We will all remember how great of a quarterback he was for
@UKFootball
. We will keep his family in our thoughts and prayers during this tough time.
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I am so thrilled that Lexington has received a nearly $22 million federal grant to make improvements along the New Circle Road corridor on the north side … one of the largest federal grants in Lexington’s history. (1/5)
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We will always remember Manny Caulk for his devotion to our children. He put their safety first, working as part of our stakeholder group to combat the pandemic. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
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We're wishing
@UKMensTennis
Liam Draxl the best of luck in the NCAA Men’s Singles Tennis Tournament Final Four. Liam is
#1
overall seed in the tournament. He becomes 1st UK player to make semifinals since 2012. He plays tomorrow for a chance to play for the National Championship.
No. 1
@liamdraxl
is headed to the
#NCAATennis
Championship semifinals.
After a 7-6 (8-6), 6-1 win over No. 9 Gabriel Decamps of UCF, the Kentucky sophomore will meet No. 6 Sam Riffice of Florida in the singles
#FinalFour
.
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Heads up railfans! The 75 yr old C&O 2716 steam locomotive will be in Lexington, this Sat., July 27, 3-6 pm in the Distillery District. This stop on the “Heritage Highball” excursion is sponsored by
@CSX
,
@RJCormanRR
&
@KentuckySteam
. Come out & enjoy this historic locomotive!
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I'm so excited that unanimous Player of the Year
@Oscartshiebwe34
is coming back to play another year for
@KentuckyMBB
!
#GoCats
@UKAthletics
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