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Molly Thompson

Senior City Editor

Molly is based in Lexington, KY and has worked for a variety of entities including JMI Sports, the Harrodsburg Herald, and the Sports Business Daily. When she’s not writing + editing for LEXtoday, you can find her teaching or practicing yoga or exploring the city with her husband and dog Ziggy.

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Nonprofits
Meet local nonprofit Common Good + learn about its social enterprise, Matchstick Goods
Learn about the local nonprofit Common Good + how it formed its social enterprise and ceramics business, Matchstick Goods.
February 19, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Sports
Lexington Professional Baseball announces team name
Lexington Professional Baseball announces return to former name, the Lexington Legends, plus unveils new additions to the staff as well as updated logo and mascot.
February 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Events
Everything is Science returns next week, and should be a treat for the senses
See the lineup of activities for this annual interactive city-wide science festival
February 15, 2024
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Arts
Artist announced + new sculpture unveiled for Old Frankfort Pike corridor
February 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Sweet Valentine’s sips in Lexington
February 9, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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City
Imagine Lexington 2045: Urban and rural balance
We’re wrapping up our five-part series breaking down each pillar of the Imagine Lexington 2045 comprehensive plan — here you’ll learn about how Lexington plans to balance urban and rural growth.
February 7, 2024
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Culture
Applications are open for Fayette County Conservation District grant
February 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Find a trivia night for each day of the week in Lexington
Find local trivia nights in Lexington, Kentucky on weekdays and weekends including bars, breweries, and restaurants.
February 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Education
The race to zero waste, UK aims to make Kroger Field a zero waste facility by 2030
Kroger Field set a new record last season for waste diverted from the landfill. Learn about the steps UK Recycling is taking to fulfill its goal of making Kroger Field a zero waste facility by 2030.
February 1, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Mayor Linda Gorton standing a podium smiling with red glasses, a pearl necklace, and a light blue, gray, and black dressy coat on.
City
Mayor Linda Gorton shares success from 2023 and what’s ahead in 2024 State of the City-County Speech
Learn about the public safety + affordable housing wins, and what’s on the horizon including new parks developments and public artworks in Mayor Linda Gorton’s State of the City-County address.
January 30, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Real Estate
Hot Homes: Two lots in Greenbrier for $2 million
January 30, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Events
Galentine’s and Valentine’s experiences in Indianapolis
If your sweetheart’s love language is quality time, this one’s for you.
January 26, 2024
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City
Art Carts are returning to the streets of Lexington
January 26, 2024
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Culture
The countdown to sunny skies is on, and so is the summer camp rush — registration starts now.
January 24, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
After 100+ submissions, our readers have chosen their favorite picture of the year.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Crystal Wilkinson kicks off nationwide book tour tonight at Joseph-Beth Booksellers
This is your chance to meet award-winning author Crystal Wilkinson as she begins her nationwide tour for her new book, “Praisesong of the Kitchen Ghosts.”
January 22, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Weather
City officials share tips for winter weather preparedness
With more winter weather on the way, city officials held a press conference to share tips + protocols so you can be best prepared.
January 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Play
Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Harrodsburg
January 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Where to get soup in Lexington
It’s cold out there. Thaw out with a bowl of soul-warming soup from one of these local Lexington restaurants.
January 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Arts
Have an art-filled Friday with Gallery Hop + UK’s Visiting Artist and Scholar Series
January 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Development
RD1 Spirits breaks ground on new $5 million complex at The Commons
RD1 Spirits’ new $5-million complex coming to The Commons will feature a research + development distillery and visitor experiences including bourbon tastings and blendings.
January 10, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Business
Centre College alumni form first-of-its-kind NIL collective — The 1926 Collective
Centre College alumni and former teammates band together to uplift fellow female athletes through a first-of-its-kind NIL Collective called The 1926 Collective.
January 10, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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City
Beautify the city and share an important message with the Adopt a Storm Drain program
Help keep Lexington’s waterways clean by painting a local storm drain with important pollution prevention messaging.
January 8, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
The Lost Palm launches outdoor dining with The Treehouse
January 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
24 questions for 2024
Looking for the best espresso martinis in town? Or maybe you want to where to make your own pottery. Whatever your burning questions are for 2024, we want to answer them.
January 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Asked: What are your Lexington resolutions going into 2024?
December 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
A guide to Lexington’s best giftable experiences
Looking for a gift that won’t go in the clutter closet? We’re serving up some experience gifts so you have one less thing to wrap.
December 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Development
Black Soil to open grocery store off Georgetown Street
December 15, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Unique gifts from local businesses
From local businesses’ curated gifts to handmade goods supporting nonprofits, we’re here to help you sleigh holiday shopping this year with these unique local gifts.
December 15, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Events
Ring in 2024 with these 7 New Years Eve events in Lexington
From a black tie gala to an all-day party, there’s no shortage of fun for you to find to ring in the new year in Lexington.
December 11, 2023
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