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OUTDOOR TRUTHS: Life-Altering Moments
By Gary Miller As adults, we all can look back on our lives and find people or moments that will forever be etched into our memories. Some of them will not only forever be remembered, but they are the ones that changed the trajectory of our lives. It may be the death of a loved one, an illness, or a tragedy, but these periods moved us to places we would have never otherwise gone. Thankfully some of these events were good as well. For instance, I can remember my first time fis
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UK Opens 2026-27 Season at Home; Wildcats Will Face Manhattan
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky men’s basketball program announced seven home nonconference games to its 2026-27 slate earlier this week. UK will begin the 2026-27 season at home with a first-time opponent in Manhattan on Nov. 3. Additional home dates include: 6 vs. James Madison 13 vs. Northern Arizona 16 vs. Grambling State 8 vs. Bryant 22 vs. Sacred Heart 28 vs. Gardner-Webb Television designations and tip times will be announced at a later date. With the seven additional ga
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WORDS FROM FATHER YOHANES: Moved by Mercy, Sent for Mission
By Father Yohanes Akoit As we celebrate the Holy Mass of the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Church gives us the Gospel reading about the call of the Apostles (Matthew 9:36-10:8). It is striking to see that the call of the Apostles arises directly from the condition of the people and the needs of the time. The Gospel tells us clearly that when Jesus saw the crowds, He felt they were like sheep without a shepherd. Aware of their situation, He was moved with pity for them
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Michigan State's J Batt named CEO of Champions Blue, UK Athletics Director
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky today announced that J Batt — a nationally recognized leader in college sports — has been named Chief Executive Officer of Champions Blue LLC and UK Athletics Director. Batt comes to UK from Michigan State University, where he serves as Vice President and Director of Athletics. Previously, he served as Director of Athletics and Vice President at Georgia Tech. He served multiple roles at the University of Alabama for several years, i
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7 days ago3 min read
Southeast Kentucky CTC Celebrates Four Local Students During Scholarship Signing Day
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. — Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College (SKCTC) celebrated four outstanding local students during its Scholarship Signing Day on June 11, recognizing recipients of the Middlesboro Alumni & Friends Association Scholarship and the Mike Bowling Memorial Scholarship. The event brought together scholarship donors, family members, community leaders, faculty, staff, and supporters to celebrate students whose academic achievement, leadership, perseverance,
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Jun 123 min read
UK Signee Maddyn Greenway Named MaxPreps Female National Athlete of the Year
By Aaron Williams MaxPreps In an age of sports specialization, Maddyn Greenway of Providence Academy (Plymouth, Minn.) bucked the trend. She starred on the hardwood at point guard, excelled as a forward on the pitch and shined in both track and field disciplines. A Kentucky basketball signee, the 5-foot-10 Greenway squeezed everything she could from her high school sports career. Maddyn Greenway She leaves Providence Academy as a 13-time state champion while owning the state
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Jun 115 min read
ED PEAK: Kentucky-Indiana High School All Star Games Are Fading Fast
I don’t know why I care. Just about no one else does. The annual Kentucky All-Star series versus Indiana All-Stars is on life support. I attended Friday’s boys and girls doubleheader at Lexington Catholic High School. I arrived for the girls’ game with less four minutes to play. In time to watch Kentucky blow a 10-point lead. The bluegrass girls won the game as time expired when Sacred Heart’s Bri Wilkens drove the baseline for the game winning layup, 59-57. I estimated maybe
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Jun 112 min read
WAYNE KNUCKLES: Horse Racing Continues to Drop in Popularity
Something happened this year that has never happened to me before. The Belmont Stakes ran. And I didn't know it. Not until after. I've watched horse racing the way most people watch it — not obsessively, but dependably. I wasn't the guy with the Racing Form and a pencil behind his ear. I was the guy who knew when to turn on the television. Every spring, the Triple Crown was a kind of liturgical calendar. Derby. Preakness. Belmont. You circled the Saturdays. You made a mint ju
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Jun 113 min read
It's Now Official: Florida Standout Me'Arah O'Neal Signs with Kentucky
Me'Arah O'Neal LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky women’s basketball program inked a 6-4 forward to its incoming class in Me’Arah O’Neal, it was announced Wednesday. She will join the program as a junior in 2026-27. “We are thrilled to announce the addition of Me’Arah to our team,” UK coach Kenny Brooks said. “Meezy is a talented forward with guard skills and she will fit into our system very nicely. Her SEC experience will also be beneficial for us as we embark on a
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Jun 112 min read
Jemma Amoore Joins Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky women’s basketball program inked a 5-4 guard to its incoming class in Jemma Amoore, it was announced Wednesday. She will join the program as a junior in 2026-27. Jemma Amoore “I’m excited to add Jemma to our family,” Kentucky coach Kenny Brooks said. “She is no stranger to BBN and her familiarity to our staff and basketball system will add valuable experience to our talented backcourt. Jemma exemplifies what it means to be a Wildcat
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Jun 112 min read
UK's McLean Named The Bahamas National Team Head Coach
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s basketball assistant coach Mikhail McLean has been named The Bahamas National Team head coach, the organization announced on Wednesday. McLean’s tenure will begin with World Cup qualifying in July. “It is a great honor to be named the head coach for The Bahamas Senior Men’s National Team,” McLean said. “It is something I’ve dreamed of since becoming a coach. Representing my country is something that I take immense pride in and will never take
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Jun 114 min read
UK Women’s Golf Signs 2025 Tennessee Player of the Year Isabella Johnson
Isabella Johnson (Photo submitted) LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky women’s golf program and Isabella Johnson have signed an agreement, it was announced by head coach Golda Borst on Wednesday. Johnson, a transfer from Middle Tennessee, where she recently set the single-season, stroke-average school record with a 72.23, will join the program as a junior in 2026-27. Isabella Joshnon Isabella Johnson, a Murfreesboro, Tennessee, native, spent her freshman season at Ten
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Jun 112 min read
UK Football’s Kickoff Time Windows Revealed for 2026 Season
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky football team’s kickoff time windows and some of the television designations for the upcoming season have been revealed, it was announced by the league office Wednesday on SEC Network. The most up-to-date Kentucky football schedule, which features at least four straight Southeastern Conference games under the lights, is as follows: Of Kentucky’s seven games hosted at Kroger Field, Big Blue Nation will experience three early games,
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Jun 111 min read
OUTDOOR TRUTHS: Remembering Early Days of Bass Fishing
By Gary Miller When I first began bass fishing as a young adult, I didn’t have the luxury of a bass boat and all its frills. I fished with a friend who had a “V” hull aluminum boat. The trolling motor was small, and the outboard was even smaller. He owned a small cabin on the lake, so our fishing always started from the same location. Because of the limited horsepower we rarely traveled very far away. We always fished in the same places and seldom went home empty-handed. It s
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Jun 92 min read
WORDS FROM FATHER YOHANES: The Gift of Christ’s Body and Blood
By Father Yohanes Akoit On the occasion of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Jesus reminds his disciples to remain united with him always That unity enables them to overcome their limitations and allows them to take part in God’s kingdom. This warning and invitation come through Jesus’ own words: “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day” (John 6:51-58). Jesus reminds them of their weakness by pres
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Jun 93 min read
UK Defensive Lineman Nic 'Happy' Smith Dies
Kentucky defensive lineman Nic "Happy" Smith of Loganville, Ga., has passed away. He was a redshirt freshman. A three-star recruit by the major recruiting services, the 6-foot-5, 290-pound Smith had the size to be a 4-technique player. The 20-year-old was a student in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Nic Smith UK football coach Will Stein released a statement, saying, “Today our hearts are broken. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nic’s famil
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Jun 91 min read
Milan Momcilovic Signs with Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s basketball team has made a significant add late in the transfer portal cycle, officially signing Milan Momcilovic (MEE-lun Mome-CHILL-uh-veech), who led the country in 3-point shooting last season, on Friday. Momcilovic, a 6-foot-8 forward, played the last three years at Iowa State. He is rated as the No. 1 transfer this offseason by ESPN, No. 2 by 247Sports and No. 3 by On3. As a junior last season, Momcilovic led the team in scoring with 16.9
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Jun 52 min read
Academic & Career Excellence: Learning Beyond the Books
By Dr. Sandy Holbrook Professor Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Two years ago, I experienced a health scare that required me to navigate a series of medical appointments, tests, and treatments. During that time, I came into contact with many healthcare professionals who helped me through one of the most challenging periods of my life. What struck me most was how many of them were graduates of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College. From Whitesburg t
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Jun 54 min read
SEC/ACC CHALLENGE: Kentucky Men Play Virginia; UK Women Face Clemson
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky men’s basketball program will travel to Virginia on Dec. 2 as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge the leagues announced on Friday. A TV designation and tip time will be announced at a later date. This marks the fourth installment of the event between the two conferences. Kentucky has faced a different Atlantic Coast Conference program in all four years of the challenge. UK took on Miami at home in the inaugural edition of the event. The Cats then trave
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Jun 53 min read
OUTDOOR TRUTHS: It's All About Me
By Gary Miller Over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed some fishing trips with other people. I love to see others catch fish or have a successful hunt. I have had my share of those moments, so I don’t need to have everything about me. But there are times when I do make it about me. My next plans are to be dropped off at the river and to float down the river, and fish by myself from my kayak. Those hours alone produce so much more than what fish I may or may not catch. I also
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