Molly Thompson in a black shirt

Molly Thompson

City Editor

Molly is based in Lexington, KY and has worked for a variety of entities including JMI Sports, the Harrodsburg Herald, and the Sports Business Daily. When she’s not writing + editing for LEXtoday, you can find her teaching or practicing yoga or exploring the city with her husband and dog Ziggy.

Pull out those planners for some egg-citing events around town.
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
Lex grow some trees, y’all.
Help celebrate Kentucky’s 90,000 miles of surface waterways.
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Lexington metro area with this guide to local business.
GreenRoom Exchange aims to bring cultures and communities together by hosting international musical acts locally in Lexington.
National Civic Learning Week aims to educate and inform local community members on how to get more involved in their cities, so we’re helping you understand how and where to participate in local governments meetings.
Crave Taco Week runs Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 17, where you can try out dozens of tacos from 25+ different restaurants.
To help make your entire process at Blue Grass Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from parking to details on the airport’s 16 nonstop flights.
Keep the kiddos engaged + entertained all summer long with these fun summer camps around town.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a lineup of empowering events curated by local online women-focused magazine, Ziva Voices
Learn about Blue Grass Trust, the organization behind those infamous bronze signs around town + how you can celebrate 70 years of historic preservation and education in Central Kentucky.
Explore the Horse Capital of the World through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
How well do you know Lexington, KY? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
Community-supported agriculture or crop sharing is a symbiotic system that connects farmers and consumers.
Meet the new faces of the front office and coaching staff at Lexington Sporting Club and hear their thoughts on the upcoming 2024 season as well as stadium updates + more.
Learn about the local nonprofit Common Good + how it formed its social enterprise and ceramics business, Matchstick Goods.
Lexington Professional Baseball announces return to former name, the Lexington Legends, plus unveils new additions to the staff as well as updated logo and mascot.
See the lineup of activities for this annual interactive city-wide science festival