Brian Simms

2 days ago | kentucky.com | Janet Patton |Brian Simms

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Lexington offers a wide range of frozen alcoholic drinks at bars and eateries. Local favorites include bourbon slushies, frozen margaritas and spiked shakes. Prices range from $5 happy hour specials to $13 premium boozy milkshakes. This kind of heat calls for something cool. And maybe something a little ... extra. Because if you can’t beat the heat, how about a little something to take the edge off?

1 week ago | kentucky.com | Brian Simms

A popular downtown Lexington dining destination is opening a new restaurant in the back of its existing Main Street building. The owners of Carson’s Food & Drink have signed a lease to take over the space now occupied by Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, which is actively looking for a new location. Jayme Jackson Fichtner, president and co-owner of Carson’s, says the owners are finalizing architectural details for the new restaurant, Carson’s Back Porch, which is expected to open in Spring 2026.

2 weeks ago | kentucky.com | Brian Simms

It’s going to be more than a routine look at the financial books of Fayette County Public Schools when the state’s auditor launches a “special examination” of the district. A traditional financial audit focuses on verifying the accuracy of an organization’s financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

2 weeks ago | kentucky.com | Brian Simms

Almost 10 years after closing, a national chain restaurant is eyeing a return to the Lexington dining market. As part of a recent expansion, fondue-themed Melting Pot says it has identified Lexington as one of its top markets. The restaurant, which is celebrating its 50th year in 2025, closed its Lexington location at 152 West Tiverton Way in July 2015 after seven years for financial reasons.

2 weeks ago | kentucky.com | Brian Simms

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomFayette school board dropped a payroll tax vote after prior missteps drew backlash. Auditor launched fiscal probe following transparency failures and public distrust. Board formed task force to address shortfall; urged to engage community voices. When I was a child and did something particularly witless, my mother would lovingly say: “Sometimes you don’t have the brains God gave an animal cracker.”Where did this saying come from, you ask?