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        Annual Frankfort ceremony honors local Vietnam War veterans

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        Wayne County Judge Executive issues county-wide burn ban until further notice

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        Traveling Vietnam War Wall honors Kentucky fallen veterans

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        Miss Kentucky 2025 hosts annual benefit for youth in foster care

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        No King's protest held in downtown Lexington

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        Thousands gathered downtown Lexington for 'No Kings' protest

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        Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced

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        Mount Sterling community honors local lynching victim James Mitchell

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