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What's up Lexington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How you can see Pulitzer winner Percival Everett in Lexington free
- Lexington teen shot at Charles Young Park shares his painful recovery
- Will tariff refunds actually lower prices for Lexington shoppers?
Also on today's calendar: After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
- Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Award-winning author Percival Everett visiting Lexington in October (kentucky.com) — Pulitzer- and National Book Award-winning author Percival Everett is coming to Lexington on Oct. 13 for a free Community Reads event at the Kentucky Theatre hosted by Lexington Public Library. Ahead of his visit, the library is organizing citywide discussions, book club kits, and programs around his acclaimed novel "James," encouraging residents to read and talk together this fall. 
2. Lexington teen recounts park shooting as bullet remains lodged in leg: 'I got to push through' (fox56news.com) — A 14-year-old Lexington boy is recovering after being shot in the leg during a weekend gathering at Charles Young Park, with doctors leaving the bullet in place for now. His family describes the terrifying moments of the shooting, the impact on his football dreams, and the financial strain of his recovery, while urging parents to confront youth gun violence and sharing ways the community can help.
3. Senator Rand Paul says consumers should benefit as companies receive tariff refunds (lex18.com) — A visit by Senator Rand Paul to Galls in Lexington put a local spotlight on how billions in tariff refunds might (or might not) trickle down to shoppers. Speaking with workers, Paul argued that refunds to major retailers like Walmart should eventually show up as slightly lower prices, even as many tariffs remain in place. The discussion ties a national trade fight directly to Lexington paychecks and household budgets.
4. Kentucky health officials confirm ongoing measles outbreak (wkyt.com) — From a Lexington dateline, state health leaders are warning about an ongoing measles outbreak that has already produced 11 cases across Kentucky, the most since 1991. While current cases are concentrated in several other counties, officials urge Lexington families to check MMR vaccinations before school resumes. They stress answering questions respectfully while still pushing for high immunization rates to prevent further spread.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lexington
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- Girls Varsity Soccer @ East Jessamine High School
Lafayette High School 815 Sulphur Well Rd, Nicholasville KY 40356
7:30 pm - REAL at Jessie Clark Middle School
Jessie M. Clark Middle School Lexington, KY 40505
7:00 am - Wear Orange
Deep Springs Elementary Deep Springs
7:15 am - 11th Grade Class Meeting
The Learning Center Lexington, KY 40505
7:45 am - 5th gr. Curriculum Night
Wellington Elementary Lexington, KY 40505
5:00 pm - Home Girls Basketball Game vs. Leestown
Jessie M. Clark Middle School Lexington, KY 40505
5:00 pm - 1st & 3rd gr. Curriculum Night
Wellington Elementary Lexington, KY 40505
5:30 pm - Volleyball - Girls
Henry Clay High School @Harrison County
5:30 pm - After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
, Lexington
9:00 am - Summer Dance Weekender →
The Salsa Center, 817 Lane Allen Rd, 40504, Lexington
11:00 AM - Summer Dance Weekender →
The Salsa Center, 817 Lane allen Rd, 40504, Lexington
11:00 AM - Ichthus 2026 →
Servant Heart Farm, 9355 Harrodsburg Road, 40390, Wilmore
2:00 PM
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 19
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