Abigail Wright

The culmination of hard work, community involvement and multiple helping hands were recognized on Friday morning. The new children’s floor of the George Coon Public Library is officially open.

Set in the foothills of 1950s and ‘60s Appalachia, in the rural town of Breathed, Ohio, “a girl comes of age against the knife.” Tiffany McDaniel’s second novel and international bestseller “Betty,” is a story inspired by the life of her mother, the hardships she faced and the dark family secrets she uncovers. The novel,...

A feminist retelling of the story of Medusa, long-listed for the Women’s Prize for Fiction, “Stone Blind” uncovers the myth behind the monster. New York Times bestselling author, Natalie Haynes, features Medusa in her novel, the infamous snake-haired symbol of female monstrosity, reframing her not as a monster, but as “what happens when someone cannot...

Hands stretched and fingers splayed, climbers reach for the next handhold, some with practiced ease, while others carefully calculate their next move.

A lone spotlight illuminates the stage where a microphone and wooden stool stand still, patiently awaiting the first comedian of the night. Audience members settle into their seats with eager anticipation, while servers weave through the tables, expertly balancing drinks as Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” blasts through the speakers. As the first comedian takes the...

A young girl gazes down at her stomach where a cluster of butterflies flutter, a kaleidoscope of colors dancing against her skin. Another girl, her cheeks dusted with the soft blush of roses, meets the viewers’ gaze, an open book resting gently in her hands as if she’s ready to share its secrets. Across the...

Patricia Nash Designs celebrated 15 years of business at Macy’s in the Fayette Mall, giving community members the chance to meet the brand’s designer. The event, held on Friday, March 28, featured a $299 handbag giveaway and a meet-and-greet with the designer and company founder, Patricia Nash. According to their website, Patricia Nash Designs is...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined 22 other states in filing a lawsuit against the federal government over its decision to cut public health funds.

CivicLex is working to shift the spotlight to a different kind of hero — those who work tirelessly behind the scenes, often without recognition: educators.

Addeline Wright of Dawsonville, Georgia, recently presented “The Communication Question: Finding a Method of Communication for a d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child” at the 2025 Georgia Collegiate Honors Council Conference. She anticipates graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Communication Disorders, a Minor in Deaf Studies, and an Honors College Certificate in May 2026.