Lauren Gorla

Apr 23, 2024 | kentucky.com | Lauren Gorla |Richard A. Green

Much like the rest of Lexington and across Kentucky, the Herald-Leader has been no stranger to change in recent years. We've seen the arrival of a new editor, new staff members and even new products and platforms to share our essential local content. We've evolved in ways our readers and neighbors might not recognize anymore - and may have lost some connection to.

Feb 1, 2024 | kentucky.com | Lauren Gorla

Pretty Mischievous, with Tyler Gaffalione up, (14) wins the 149th running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Friday, May 5, 2023. [email protected] For the second straight year, the Herald-Leader is Kentucky's best metro-sized newspaper in the commonwealth. The Herald-Leader and its digital site, kentucky.com, took home 36 awards at the 2024 Kentucky Press Association Convention on Jan.

Oct 31, 2023 | kentucky.com | Valarie Spears |Lauren Gorla

Kentucky's 2023 test scores are out, and elementary schools across Fayette County were among the highest rated schools in the district. Top performers included schools like Scapa elementary and middle programs, Athens-Chilesburg Elementary and Lafayette High School.

Oct 31, 2023 | kentucky.com | Valarie Spears |Lauren Gorla

Reading & math numbers across Kentucky’s elementary, middle & high schools show learning gaps remain after COVID & with rise in absenteeism