People to Know

US Poet Laureate Ada Limón

When Lexington-based poet Ada Limón was asked to participate in a Zoom call on June 1st, she..

Remembering Coach Joe B. Hall

Almost as soon as he got on campus, John Calipari did everything he could to embrace former..

Inspirations: Dora Delgado

From discussing racing plans with the Queen of England’s racing manager to creating the country’s first out-of-competition testing..

Inspirations: Finding Freedom Through Friendship

How a nonprofit formed locally is creating opportunities for women and families across the globe. The fire that..

Celebrating 100 Years With A Lexington Legend: Ted Bassett

When one thinks of Keeneland, a distinct image comes to mind: classy, a commitment to excellence, a..

Selfie-Worthy Murals

Most Iconic: “Lincoln” by Eduardo Kobra 203-225 Water Street/Vine Street The 60-foot-tall mural of Abraham Lincoln was painted in 2013..

INSPIRATIONS: Jim Coleman of Coleman Crest Farm

Every now and then, you meet a person that is just, well... good. I mean “salt of..

The Fatherhood Initiative

Nearly a year ago, I became a father. And I quickly realized that there is no how-to..

Pro To Know | Craig Rushing of Rc3, Inc.

One of Lexington’s most fascinating qualities is its duality. While remaining steeped in rich history, the city..

INSPIRATIONS: Education Equals Empowerment

With her organization, Dreams of My Homeland, Kaite Beatrice Mbayo is providing educational opportunities to children both..

INSPIRATIONS: UK Swimmer Lauren Denham Gives Back

This 2020-21 SEC Community Service Team selection understands the importance of service. Being a student-athlete at the University..

Inspiration: Mike Cyrus

This photographer has no stomach. But he’s got guts. Here he shares his cancer journey and the..

INSPIRATIONS: Hallie Lee

Local Author of Paint Me Fearless Shares Her Journey My Mama “Someday it will happen,” she said over and..

INSPIRATIONS: Jockey Javier Castellano

By any measure, Javier Castellano has already won. He has reached the top of his profession, has..

Pro To Know | Joey’s Carpet Care

Lexington native Ben Pickett knew at the early age of five that he wanted to continue what..

Riders Up

You’ve seen them all over town. Learn more about how artist Katy Jones is taking plain concrete..

Pro To Know: KY Concrete Coatings

Scott Ferguson and his sons, David and Robert, founded Kentucky Concrete Coatings after realizing that there were..

Inspirations: Kenneth Horsey | BBN’s Comeback Player

Kenneth Horsey knew way too much about mental and emotional pain before Kentucky even had to deal..

Meet Local Professionals in Finance

Family Financial Partners Kyrk Davis • Alex Roig • David Smyth • Ryan Petrunyak 1792 Alysheba Way, Suite. 201 | familyfinancialpartners.com Much like..

Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good

Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good Mya Price’s philosophy is concise but cogent: “When we look good, we feel..

Women Uplifting Women

Women Uplifting Women   As of this year, 100 Women Lexington has donated half a million dollars to improve..

Home Sweet Dolly

Dolly Rebecca Parton is truly the queen of country music. She has 26 career number one singles..

Good Times, Great Living

Good Times, Great Living For 30 years, Anderson Communities has been building a better place to live in..

Big Hair Don't Care

Just like Dolly says, “The higher the hair, the closer to Heaven” When you’re looking for that classic..

Fit, Fab, and Over Forty

One of Our Own: Jennifer Baker | 43 Her proudest wellness accomplishment: I lost 150 lbs. How she stays..

Inspirations: Aaron Roethke

Meet a man who brings his special brand of enthusiasm and entrepreneurship to his inviting liquor store..

Legal Eagles: Lockaby PLLC

Based in Lexington, Managing Partner Matthew Lockaby and Associate Attorney Tamara Patterson of Lockaby PLLC represent employees..

All Rise: Remembering the legacy of RBG

“Though she be but little, she is fierce.” - William Shakespeare This quote from Shakespeare perfectly represents the..

Pro to Know: Midnite Rooster

Strutting their stuff with Kentucky pride! It has been said that “If you love what you do, you’ll..

Legal Eagles: Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC

When you work with Sturgill Turner, you work with a team of attorneys who integrate an array..

Legacies: Terry McBrayer

When Terry McBrayer opened a law office in a single rented room above a grocery store in..

Legacies: Bryant's Rent-All

Vernon Bryant started his United Rent-All franchise store in 1953. It was the first equipment rental store..

Legacies: Barney Miller's

On June 18th, 1922, Barney Miller opened an auto parts store on Main Street in Lexington. In..

Legal Eagles: Rose Grasch Camenisch Mains PLLC

Rose Grasch Camenisch Mains PLLC provides a broad spectrum of legal services to businesses and individuals across..

Legal Eagles: Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs

Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs is one of the South-Central US region’s largest law firms and traces its..

Legal Eagles: Nanci M. House

For more than 70 years, the name White, McCann, and Stewart, PLLC has been synonymous with high..

Legal Eagles: Fowler Bell PLLC

As respected leaders in the industry, Fowler Bell represents businesses and employers in insurance defense, bankruptcy and..

Legal Eagles: Embry Merritt Shaffar Womack, PLLC

With over 160 years of combined legal experience, the lawyers of EMSW take a team approach to..

Getting Glamorous with Helena Handbasket

If one person has been able to keep their pizazz during the pandemic, it is entertainer extraordinaire,..

The Ever-Engaging Anthony Smallwood

Anthony Smallwood is a firm believer in the famous line from the film Steel Magnolias which states,..

Meet Local Cancer Survivors

Nearly every month of the year is designated to raise awareness of a type of cancer. Each..

Meet Ciara LeRoy of Pretty Strange Design

TOPS: How did Pretty Strange Design come about? Ciara: Pretty Strange Design was born from a desire to..

Pro to Know: MSI Production Services

It is said that necessity is the mother of invention and that adversity introduces a person to..

Inspirations: Desiree Cross Sparkles & Shines

For as long as she can remember, Desiree Cross would not leave the house without a sparkling,..

Inspirations: Tony Delk

Tony Delk’s motto is “The sky is the limit,” which incidentally also happens to be one of..

Lexington's Game-Changers: The Hosts

Local author Eric A. Moyen explores how two locals helped build the foundation for the vibrant, thriving..

Meet Your Councilman: James Brown

Representing the city’s 1st District, James Brown has been a city councilmember since April 2015. As a..

University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union

What Makes Lexington Great? For the last 83 years, the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union (UKFCU) has..

Community Trust and Investment Company

What Makes Lexington Great? Community is at the forefront for Community Trust and Investment Company. Managing $2.6 billion..

house

What Makes Lexington Great? House's customers think of the store as their "happy place." As Dwayne explains, "Comfort,..

Alfalfa Restaurant

What Makes Lexington Great? Alfalfa Restaurant has been around since 1973, but with new owners Tiffany and Wali..

Screamin' Mimi's

What Makes Lexington Great? You’ll have to taste Screamin’ Mimi’s to understand why this sweet, hot signature salsa..

Limestone Bank

What Makes Lexington Great? Limestone Bank operates banking centers in 14 counties across Kentucky. It's a traditional community..

Quantrell Cadillac

What Makes Lexington Great? Quantrell Cadillac came to Lexington in 1967. This three-generation, family owned and operated business..

Norwalk Furniture By The Fine Living Group

What Makes Lexington Great? Norwalk is an in-house design boutique. “You can utilize us however you like –..

J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar

What Makes Lexington Great? “Small local businesses are the backbone of any town." What started as a food truck..

Peoples Exchange Bank

What Makes Lexington Great? “Banking local means that your money stays close to home and is invested locally..

Clark's Pump-N-Shop, Inc.

What Makes Lexington Great? Established in 1976 by John W. Clark in his hometown of Westwood, KY, Clark’s..

Massage By Vi & Mai D Studio

What Makes Lexington Great? Vi and ThuyDuong, sisters, are first generation Americans in their family. “We are best..

Alexandra Pallos Floral & Events

What Makes Lexington Great? Alexandra Pallos is a jill of all trades when it comes to creating special..