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That's some pumpkin!

1,621-pounder grown by Josh Monin takes first prize in Kentucky State Fair biggest pumpkin contest.

Lexington No Kings protest, Courthouse Plaza
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No Kings rally in Lexington, Courthouse Plaza
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@austinanthony.com estimates 500 at No Kings Rally in Bowling Green

No Kings rally at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington.
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Kentucky Lantern votes for wild azalea, already Georgia's state WILDflower. gastateparks.org/state-parks-...

Approximately two-thirds of income tax cuts in KY flow to the wealthiest 20% of people. The richest 1% of Kentuckians will receive an average of $5,528 a year, while working class Kentuckians may receive enough for an oil change or cable bill. - Kentucky Center for Economic Policy

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