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    New children's book aims to strengthen family bonds for inmates

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    Covering Kentucky

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    Nicholasville, Lexington police collaborating in case of 'Endangered teens'

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    Covering Kentucky

    Local ministry struggles as healthy foods become more difficult to afford

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    Covering Kentucky

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    Daily Forecast

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    Covering Kentucky

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    Lexington customers react to tariff-related increases after Walmart price hike

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    Covering Kentucky

    Former Scott County deputy receives mortgage-free home

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