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Bluegrass, Bourbon & Beyond: an expert guide to Kentucky

While Kentucky may first bring to mind a particular global fried chicken brand, this sun-soaked state offers so much more than finger-lickin wings. There are a million reasons to take a holiday in Kentucky: it’s the birthplace of Bluegrass music, the horse-racing capital of the world, and proudly responsible for 95% of the world’s bourbon – and that’s barely scratching …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Here’s where police are being investigated for excessive force, discrimination and other allegations

Associated Press

A U.S. Justice Department investigation into the Memphis Police Department after the beating death of Tyre Nichols found a pattern of unlawful use of excessive force and discrimination against the Black residents of the majority-Black city in Tennessee. In June 2023, the DOJ issued a report saying the police department in Minneapolis engaged in a pattern of using excessive force …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

From street eats to directional cuisine: Why Lexington, Kentucky, is America’s freshest foodie destination

The Independent

The likes of New York, Chicago and Los Angeles might be synonymous with great food when you think of America, however, if you ask anyone from the south, they’ll point you in the direction of Lexington, Kentucky. This charming city, known for its thoroughbred racehorses, bluegrass music and bourbon, might be less well known as a gastronomic hotspot, yet, in-the-know …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Biden's DOJ Pursued Police Misconduct; Trump Could End Probes

Huff Post

Donald Trump arrives to speak Wednesday at a faith "town hall" with Georgia Lt. Gov. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Associated Press With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, civil rights attorneys and the families of victims of police violence are sounding the alarm about what they see as a likely consequence of a second Donald Trump presidency: dissolving any …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

DOJ Finds Mississippi Police Department Violates Rights Of Black Residents

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING The police department in a majority-Black town in Mississippi has consistently violated the rights of residents with illegal arrests, as well as by retaliating against department critics, according to a Department of Justice report released Thursday. The police department “unlawfully” discriminates against Black people, United States Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said during a press conference. “Black …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice probe finds pervasive abuse and discrimination by police in small Mississippi city

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Police in a majority-Black Mississippi city discriminate against Black people, use excessive force and retaliate against critics, the Justice Department said Thursday in a scathing report detailing a slew of civil rights abuses by law enforcement in one of America’s poorest counties. The Lexington Police Department “has created a system where officers can relentlessly violate the law,” according …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Police in this small, majority-Black Southern city abuse Black people, Justice Department finds

LA Times

Police in Lexington, Miss., discriminate against Black people, use excessive force and retaliate against critics, the U.S. Justice Department said in a scathing report. Police in a majority-Black Mississippi city discriminate against Black people, use excessive force and retaliate against critics, the U.S. Justice Department said in a scathing report detailing a slew of civil rights abuses by law enforcement …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Orange County teacher under investigation, accused of fathering teenage student’s child

LA Times

An Orange County teacher who allegedly fathered a child with a teenage student decades ago has been placed on administrative leave as police investigate allegations of sexual abuse against him, authorities said. Reiko Wright, a former student at Loara High School, took to social media on Monday to share her allegations against Steve Graves — who she said abused and …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Sheri Biggs wins Republican nod for US House in South Carolina over Trump-backed candidate

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Sheri Biggs, a nurse practitioner and Air National Guard officer, won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 3rd District on Tuesday, defeating a challenger who called himself former President Donald Trump’s pastor. This was Biggs’ first run for political office and if she wins in November, she will be only the second Republican …

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6 months ago

America's best run city: Scenic Western metropolis praised for high quality of life and local lawmakers who don't waste money

Daily Mail

A Western metropolis has taken the crown as America's best run city thanks to its high quality of life and frugal lawmakers. Nampa in Idaho has taken the crown for America's best run city thanks to its high quality of life and frugal lawmakers 'Many of the top cities also have a very low amount of outstanding government debt per …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Indiana State uses big third inning to demolish Illiniois on way to Lexington Regional final

Associated Press

— A seven-run, six-hit third inning which saw 12 Indiana State players bat easily carried the Sycamores to a 13-2 romp over Illinois on Sunday in the Lexington Regional of the NCAA Tournament. Stinson doubled to right field to score Josue Urdanetta and Riley Iffrig while Pottinger singled to right, scoring Dominic Listi and Mike Sears. IIlinois lifted starting pitcher …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 2 national seed Kentucky dispatches Illinois 6-1 at Lexington Regional

Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ryan Nicholson put Kentucky ahead to stay with a two-run home run in the second inning, Ryan Walkschmidt added a two-run shot and an RBI double, and Trey Pooser tossed seven stellar innings to lead the No. 2 national seed to a 6-1 victory over Illinois on Saturday night at the Lexington Regional. Kentucky to a 2-0 …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Illinois beats Indiana State 4-1, gets first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2015

Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Jack Crowder pitched eight innings, giving up just one run on three hits with five strikeouts as Illinois beat Indiana State 4-1 on Friday in the Lexington Regional. The Fighting Illini collected its first NCAA Tournament win since 2015 and will move on to face Kentucky, seeded second nationally, in the winner’s bracket on Saturday. Randal Diaz …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Will Mark Pope or John Calipari have a better 2024-25 season? Kentucky mailbag

New York Times

We put out a call for national college basketball mailbag questions a couple of weeks back, and so many of you wanted to know about Kentucky, Mark Pope and John Calipari, we figured it made sense to just pull out those questions and answers separately. He secured the top two in-state recruits, both of them four-star prospects — reaffirming Travis …

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7 months, 1 week ago

High school student was sent back to class after being hit in the head in a fight. Hours later, he was dead

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Emmanuel Emeka, 17, died …

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8 months, 1 week ago

John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program ‘needs to hear another voice’

Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There were too many people for John Calipari to thank by name, and too many moments to single out from one of the most fulfilling chapters of his career. Calipari stepped down as Kentucky’s men’s basketball coach after 15 years on Tuesday, saying that the “program probably needs to hear another voice” amid reports that he’s closing …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kentucky basketball coaching candidates list: Nate Oats? Rick Pitino? Scott Drew?

New York Times

John Calipari is expected to become the next head coach at Arkansas, and Kentucky needs a new men’s basketball coach. Bruce Pearl, Auburn head coach: We have long heard that Barnhart would not be interested in hiring someone who has served a three-year NCAA show-cause penalty, but he’s among the multiple SEC coaches who did more than Calipari with less. …

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9 months ago

March Madness scores: Should Kentucky fire John Calipari after Oakland upsets him in the NCAA Tournament’s first round?

Slate

Kentucky basketball’s latest NCAA Tournament humiliation is enormous, but it’s not the worst the program has endured in the past three seasons. It includes a national championship in 2012, when Calipari didn’t just assemble one of the best rosters in the country but got it to play well at the right time. Kentucky is the bluest of bluebloods, and three …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Haley’s exit from the GOP race pushes off — again — the day Americans could elect a woman president

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A woman ascends toward the heights of American politics, with the nation’s top elected office — the presidency — looming far out of reach. Haley’s exit from the presidential contest sets up a rematch few people want between two white men of advanced age — Democratic President Joe Biden, 81, and his predecessor, Republican Donald Trump, 77. At …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mississippi police unconstitutionally jailed people for unpaid fines, Justice Department says

Associated Press

— A Mississippi police department in one of the nation’s poorest counties unconstitutionally jailed people for unpaid fines without first assessing whether they could afford to pay them, the U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday. The announcement comes amid a Justice Department probe into alleged civil rights violations by police in Lexington, Mississippi. In a letter addressed to Katherine Barrett …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Reed Sheppard has won Kentucky fans’ hearts. ‘The whole state is connected to him’

New York Times

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Some days, he pretended to be Rex Chapman in the 1990 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, recreating all those aerial assaults on an 8-foot goal. “To hit a game-winning shot for Kentucky,” Sheppard says, “was really special for me.” REED SHEPPARD WINS IT FOR KENTUCKY 🚨 @KentuckyMBB pic.twitter.com/1pevWzZwfu — SEC Network February 28, 2024 During ESPN’s broadcast, Jimmy …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Police In A Small Mississippi Town Brutalized Its Black Population, Lawsuit Alleges

Huff Post

The police department in Lexington, Mississippi, is the target of multiple lawsuits by residents who say that they have been unjustly targeted and arrested by the law enforcement agency. Timothy Ivy for HuffPost A lawsuit filed this week by Julian, a civil rights organization based in Mississippi, alleges that the city of Lexington, a predominantly Black rural town, and its …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Nikki Haley has bet her 2024 bid on South Carolina. But much of her home state leans toward Trump

Associated Press

GILBERT, S.C. — Standing inside a rustic barn a short drive from the state capital, Henry McMaster shocked many South Carolina Republicans seven years ago by backing Donald Trump for president. “Trump’s narcissism and pride and arrogance is just too much for the office.” Losing South Carolina would be a huge blow to Haley’s campaign, which is counting on outlasting …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Mitchell scores 22 points to lead No. 16 Kentucky to a 96-88 overtime win over Saint Joseph’s

Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tre Mitchell scored nine of his season-high 22 points in overtime, leading No. Mitchell, a transfer from West Virginia, hit back-to-back 3-pointers to open Kentucky’s scoring in overtime, and the Wildcats outscored the Hawks 19-11 in the extra period. … If they leave me open, I’m going to keep shooting it.” Calipari wasn’t surprised by the showing …

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Bluegrass, Bourbon & Beyond: an expert guide to Kentucky

Here’s where police are being investigated for excessive force, discrimination and other allegations

From street eats to directional cuisine: Why Lexington, Kentucky, is America’s freshest foodie destination

Biden's DOJ Pursued Police Misconduct; Trump Could End Probes

DOJ Finds Mississippi Police Department Violates Rights Of Black Residents

Justice probe finds pervasive abuse and discrimination by police in small Mississippi city

Police in this small, majority-Black Southern city abuse Black people, Justice Department finds

Orange County teacher under investigation, accused of fathering teenage student’s child

Sheri Biggs wins Republican nod for US House in South Carolina over Trump-backed candidate

America's best run city: Scenic Western metropolis praised for high quality of life and local lawmakers who don't waste money

Indiana State uses big third inning to demolish Illiniois on way to Lexington Regional final

No. 2 national seed Kentucky dispatches Illinois 6-1 at Lexington Regional

Illinois beats Indiana State 4-1, gets first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2015

Will Mark Pope or John Calipari have a better 2024-25 season? Kentucky mailbag

High school student was sent back to class after being hit in the head in a fight. Hours later, he was dead

John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program ‘needs to hear another voice’

Kentucky basketball coaching candidates list: Nate Oats? Rick Pitino? Scott Drew?

March Madness scores: Should Kentucky fire John Calipari after Oakland upsets him in the NCAA Tournament’s first round?

Haley’s exit from the GOP race pushes off — again — the day Americans could elect a woman president

Mississippi police unconstitutionally jailed people for unpaid fines, Justice Department says

Reed Sheppard has won Kentucky fans’ hearts. ‘The whole state is connected to him’

Police In A Small Mississippi Town Brutalized Its Black Population, Lawsuit Alleges

Nikki Haley has bet her 2024 bid on South Carolina. But much of her home state leans toward Trump

Mitchell scores 22 points to lead No. 16 Kentucky to a 96-88 overtime win over Saint Joseph’s