Lexington Public Library to get 50 volumes of literature, history Herald-Leader Staff Report Lexington Public Library is among 298 libraries nationwide selected by the National Endowment for the Humanities to receive 50 volumes of the Library of America, the series of American literature and history. The Kentucky Jaycees are seeking nominations for the Outstanding Young Kentuckian Award. The award is presented annually to those who have shown excellent service to their communities. Anyone who has performed exemplary work that positively affects their neighborhoods, the state or the nation may be considered for this honor. Change the channel.
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2 teams from Dunbar dominate computer programming contest By Leanna McGuire, Herald-Leader Staff Writer Teams from local high schools competed in a computer programming contest Feb. 17 at the University of Kentucky. Students from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School took home top honors. Teammates Miquel Dickson, Eliott Fleming and Yigit Menque finished first. Second place went to another team of Dunbar students, J.K. Hoes, Sam Coyle and Greg Hensley. Both teams are coached by Melanie Brooks.