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Get a free breast cancer screening today or tomorrow at HealthFirst Bluegrass on Southland Drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The mobile mammogram unit is open to everyone, with walk-ins welcome and appointments encouraged at (859) 288-2425. Giveaways and community resources available on-site.
Holiday
Lexington’s holiday tree arrived at it’s rightful home in Triangle Park this week. Plan ahead: Mark your calendars for the annual Holiday Lighting Festival on Sunday, Nov. 30 3-7 p.m.
Weather
Lexington police reported over 70 crashes during Monday’s first snowfall, as drivers adjusted to icy roads. AAA Blue Grass reminds motorists to check batteries and tires and keep an emergency kit in their vehicles. Pro tip: Residents can also get ready for winter at today’s free car weatherization event. (WKYT)
Kids
Lexington officials confirm 11 whooping cough cases in Fayette County, mostly among school-age children. Even vaccinated individuals are affected. Symptoms include a lingering cough and gasping “whoop.” Families are urged to watch for signs, keep sick children home, seek medical care, and consider preventive antibiotics. (Kentucky Today)
Edu
Fayette County Public Schools plans to streamline budget oversight with a smaller, nine-member committee that will meet more frequently and share all reports publicly. The change comes as the district faces several audits, with board approval expected in December. (WKYT)
Drink
Bourbon lovers, this one’s for you: Lexington Bourbon Week is back now through Sunday, Nov. 16, featuring exclusive cocktails from 20+ local restaurants and Kentucky distilleries. Download the app, check in at participating venues, and win prizes — presented by Give 270’s Whiskey Wednesday raffles.*
Lexington got an early taste of winter this week, seeing its earliest measurable snowfall in more than three decades. The city picked up 0.3 inches on Monday — a full month earlier than the average first snow date of Dec. 6, according to the National Weather Service. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
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Lexington locals compete in Netflix series
Pye Miller from Frankfort (left), B.J. Hart, and Tamara Davis were the Lexington-area contestants chosen for “Squid Game: The Challenge” season 2. | Photos via Netflix, provided by Tamara Davis
Three Lexington locals made their television debut last week, but not in a conventional Hollywood style. Tamara Davis, Pye Miller, and B.J. Hart — among four other Kentucky participants — were selected from more than 200,000 applicants to compete in “Squid Game: The Challenge” season two.
The games featured 456 players from around the world competing for the $4.56 million prize over three weeks in London. Unlike the original series, players in this version aren’t fighting to the death, but go through elimination-style rounds of kids’ games.
Davis shared her experience with the application process, travel, personal journey — and, of course, the games — with LEXtoday.
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Do you remember this story? That was one of my favorite days “in the office.” Not only did I tell a local story for Bourbon Heritage Month, but I felt so proud to represent 6AM City, be a Lexingtonian, and publish that story for you. Readers like you inspire me to keep finding hyper-local, positive content, and if you love what I do, let me know through our giving campaign.
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