Kelsey Souto

The Fayette County school board meets virtually Monday to plan for its June 22 action meeting, including discussion of a request to use money from the district’s contingency fund as families and staff continue raising concerns about the district’s finances and transparency.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky state representative is working on legislation to address transparency concerns surrounding data center development in local communities.

The Treasurer's Office is continuing expanded outreach with a two-day stop in Lexington, where residents can get help searching for unclaimed property and starting the claims process.

Published Jun. 20, 2026 at 12:42 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago

State laws have changed over time, and eligibility requirements can depend on when a member first entered the system. Published Jul. 1, 2026 at 11:21 PM GMT+2

Open records show a 2023 admonishment tied to job-posting law and a 2026 “defer for training” entry, as Liggins remains on paid leave.

Jackson has been with FPCS for more than two decades. He has not attended or spoken at a board meeting since March.

She says she reported to supervisors that the district was not properly distributing or refunding certain grant funds and alleges money was being moved between district funds in a way that masked financial problems

“Born in Kentucky, but now running wild,” the group describes its live show as something closer to “musical theater as much as a tribute show,” performed “live, loud, and rowdy.”

By WKYT News Staff and Published Aug. 1, 2026 at 3:17 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago