Andrew Lamparski
Reporter at WLEX-TV (Lexington, KY)
Reporter @LEX18News | @IUBloomington Alum | he/him
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1 week ago |
lex18.com | Andrew Lamparski
(LEX 18) — Lilly Morris is home for the summer after completing a busy junior year at Eastern Kentucky University. She's an active member of campus, balancing classes with cheerleading and a job. "It's a good community. I've never met a rude person there. Everyone is so friendly," she said of her school. But like many college students across the country, Morris faces the challenge of affordability.
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1 week ago |
lex18.com | Andrew Lamparski
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Community members gathered at Jacobson Park this Memorial Day for the annual 'Unity Picnic,' a sober event aimed at providing hope and redemption on the traditionally somber holiday. Despite the familiar seasonal activities, like grilling hot dogs and playing cornhole, the event stands out for its unique message. Hosted by the Alano House for the past four years, the picnic promotes sobriety and supports individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
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2 weeks ago |
lex18.com | Andrew Lamparski
(LEX 18) — The Kentucky Blood Center is urgently requesting blood donations this Memorial Day as the center reports a critical shortage in its blood supply. Mandy Brajuha of the Kentucky Blood Center emphasized the importance of maintaining stocked shelves for local hospitals, especially during after Memorial Day Weekend. "More accidents happen in the summer months than any other time of the year," Brajuha said. The recent tornado has exacerbated the situation, impacting donations significantly.
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2 weeks ago |
lex18.com | Andrew Lamparski
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Churches in southeastern Kentucky are finding ways to keep practicing even after suffering damage and destruction over the weekend. Slate Hill Baptist Church, located in Laurel County, is one of the area's oldest established churches. Despite its long history, the church building sustained significant tornado damage. "It looked like a bomb had exploded," Pastor Robert Williams said.
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2 weeks ago |
lex18.com | Andrew Lamparski
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Families in southeastern Kentucky are facing devastation after Friday's EF-4 tornado, leaving many without homes and scattering their belongings far and wide. In Laurel County, however, social media is offering a glimmer of hope as some victims begin to reconnect with possessions they thought were lost forever. One such story is that of the Hensley family.
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