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Lexington silversmith's bourbon barrel beakers designs now being reproduced | Daily Business Report | Kentucky

Small cups shaped like the oak barrels used to age bourbon were quite popular among Lexingtonians in the 1800s.CHARLES BERTRAM — Herald-Leader|Buy PhotoWith bourbon popularity soaring, aficionados can sip their favorite drink in the tradition of Central Kentuckians of 200 years ago, from a small cup shaped like the oak barrels used to age Kentucky's favorite whiskey."They're perfect for drinking bourbon. They just fit your fist," said Fran Taylor, founder of Lexington Silver.The small company is reproducing the bourbon barrel beaker by noted Lexington silversmith Asa Blanchard, who worked at Mill and Short streets, where Cheapside Bar & Grill is today, from about 1810 until his death in ..
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Man dies after being shot at Lexington strip club

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -The Fayette County coroner says one person has died after being shot early Friday morning. Lexington Police say the shooting happened around 2:45 a.m. Friday at Camelot East Strip Club on Richmond Road. Police originally told WKYT that two men were shot. They say one victim was shot in the chest and the other was shot in the head. Emergency crews had transported one of those men directly from the scene to UK Chandler Hospital's emergency room. The second victim, police say, showed up at the hospital on his own. On Sunday, the coroner told WKYT that the man that was shot ..
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Lexington artist ages coffee in bourbon barrels

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -Tony Davis is the owner of Kentucky Knows Studios in the Lexington Distillery District where he creates art from Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels. It wasn't until recently that Davis began aging coffee beans in the barrels - creating his own unique Kentucky twist on coffee. "The pores of the coffee are opened and that infusion of those caramelized sugars and spices and vanillas and maples get into that bean," Davis said. Despite the aging process in bourbon barrels, the coffee is non-alcoholic. "We want to offer a di..
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Audits coming for special education, gifted and talented program in...

June Boggs, and her son Joseph on Thursday November 5, 2015 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | StaffHERALD-LEADER|Buy PhotoBy January, consultants could be conducting audits of programs for special education, gifted and talented students, and English-language learners, according to Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Manny Caulk.Those are three areas, Caulk said, that to his knowledge have never had intensive audits."We're looking at programming, professional development, staffing" and whether those areas are getting enough support from Central Office, he said.Parents and others have complained that the district is failing to help all three groups properly.Joseph Boggs, a..
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Jennings' Double-Double Paces UK Hoops Past Union University

LEXINGTON, Ky. –Sophomore Alexis Jennings’ double-double paced the No. 18/17 University of Kentucky women’s basketball team to a 95-63 exhibition win over Union University (TN) on Sunday afternoon in front of 2,095 fans at Memorial Coliseum.Jennings scored a game-high 20 points and added in 12 rebounds, with 14 points and six rebounds coming in the fourth quarter.Kentucky opens its regular season on Friday night at 7 p.m. ET against the Rice Owls in Memorial Coliseum. The game will be shown live on the SEC Network+, WatchESPN and ESPN3 as well as the UK Sports Network and its local affiliates with the pregame show beginning at 6:45 p.m.UK closed the game on a 10-0 run, including a dominatin..
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Fayette lawmaker sponsors 'Tebow Bill'

Posted:Sunday, November 8, 2015 11:26 pmFayette lawmaker sponsors 'Tebow Bill'Staff reportThe Independent OnlineFRANKFORT — Rep. Stan Lee, R-Lexington, is sponsoring legislation in the 2016 regular session of the General Assembly that if passed would allow students who are home schooled the ability to play sports in their public school district.Lee’s bill is known as the “Tim Tebow Bill,” and is named after former University of Florida and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, who was home schooled and allowed to play for his local high school team in Florida after its legislators approved a bill in 1996. Since that time, nearly half of all U.S. states have passed the Tim Tebow Bill.“Tim Tebow has been..
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White's Grand Slam Lifts Blue To Series Win

LEXINGTON, Ky. --Sophomore first baseman Evan White went 4-for-4 with a grand slam and two steals, pacing the Blue team to the Kentucky baseball Fall World Series crown with an 11-3 seven-inning win, on a sunny Sunday afternoon at Cliff Hagan Stadium.A native of Gahanna, Ohio, White had a blistering weekend for the Blue team, going 11-for-12 with a double, triple, homer and six RBI, stealing three bases. He finished with 18 total bases, five runs scored and a 2.334 OPS over the weekend. As a freshman in 2015, White hit .318 (69-for-217) with 12 doubles, one triple, two homers and 28 RBI, sporting a .369 on-base percentage and three steals. He was named Freshman All-Southeastern Conference an..
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No. 5 UK Rifle Posts Second-Straight 4700+ In Win Over No. 2 Alaska

No. 5 UK Rifle Posts Second-Straight 4700+ In Win Over No. 2 Alaska Posted: Sunday, November 8, 2015 11:00 PM EST Updated: Sunday, November 8, 2015 11:00 PM EST ukathletics.com LEXINGTON, Ky. – If Saturday’s match-best 4703 while competing alongside four of the top-five teams in the country was an initial indication of the No. 5 Kentucky rifle team’s improvement this season, Sunday’s 4702 showed the Wildcats now have a consistent base to build on.The Wildcats topped No. 2 Alaska-Fairbanks 4702-4686 on Saturday at Buell Armory.Like Saturday, it’s worth noting that multiple teams have scored better than UK’s 4703 and 4702 a..
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What's happening

Posted:Sunday, November 8, 2015 2:00 pmWhat's happeningStaff reportsThe Independent OnlineVeterans Day dinner setFLATWOODS — The Elwood Stringer Post American Legion Post 325 Ladies Auxillary will host a Veterans Day dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday.For more information, call the Legion at (606) 836-4121.Parkinson’s group to meet TuesdayASHLAND — The Coalition for the Cure of Parkinson’s Disease will host its monthly support group meeting Tuesday in the Health Education Center of the King’s Daughters Medical Center Lexington Avenue parking facility.Exercise led by Amy Hay, a KDMC physical therapist, will begin at 6:30 p.m. The video “Sleeping Challenges With Parkinson’s” will be at 7. Breako..
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Jessamine paramedic struck by vehicle will not pull through, family...

Jessamine paramedic struck by vehicle will not pull through, family saysPrintCreate a hardcopy of this pageFont Size:Default font sizeLarger font sizePosted:Sunday, November 8, 2015 5:47 pmJessamine paramedic struck by vehicle will not pull through, family saysBy Rosalind Essigressig@jessaminejournal.comCentral Kentucky News|0 commentsAt a prayer vigil held Sunday evening, Judge-Executive David West informed attendees that Jessamine County paramedic John Mackey will not recover from his injuries."We had hoped to be here to pray for John's health," West said.An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety.You need an online service to view this article in its entirety.Curre..
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