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12/17/2024

THE AMSDEN in downtown Versailles celebrated its 7th anniversary with an “Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration” that was free to everyone on Saturday, Nov. 30. Carolers and guests mingle in front of the Amsden Coffee Club in this picture. (Photo by Sarah Dunn)

12/16/2024

The WCHS CHEERLEADERS won the KHSAA state Gameday Championship this weekend and placed third in the floor routine. Full coverage in this week's Sun. (Photo by Bill Caine)

12/16/2024

MIDWAY UNIVERSITY MARATHONERS earned All-American honors at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Championships held Sunday, Dec. 8 in Sacramento, Calif. Jacob Kocis, pictured right, concluded his record-breaking collegiate distance running career with a second-place finish in 2:22:54. Trinity Smith, left, also came away with All-American honors, the second year in a row, finishing sixth-place in 2:58:40 in the women’s division. (Photo courtesy of Midway University)

12/15/2024

THE WOODFORD COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL TEAM was honored by the Fiscal Court at its Dec. 10 meeting for winning the championship in its league. Judge-Executive James Kay said, “The Woodford County Youth Football Program exemplifies the Gold Standard. This team has demonstrated not only exceptional athletic ability but also remarkable dedication, resilience and a strong commitment to teamwork, embodying the spirit of excellence on and off the field These athletes have upheld the values of integrity, respect and sportsmanship throughout the season, setting a positive example for their peers and representing Woodford County with distinction and pride.” (Photo by Kristen Bailey)

12/15/2024

PROJECT GRADUATION includes games, food and prizes for graduating seniors at an event that aims to provide a safe, alcohol and drug-free venue for the students to celebrate their graduation. Last year, it included bouncy inflatables spread out in the gym at Falling Springs. Fundraising to raise $50,000 for Project Graduation is ongoing. The event is scheduled for the night of graduation in May 2025. Read more about it in an article by Lailah Ashburn, a WCHS Student Reporter(Photo supplied)

12/14/2024

Versailles Christmas Palooza was all day Saturday. Entertainment Versailles Downtown Market & Entertainment District Woodford County Ky offered ice skating, bouncy houses, arts & crafts from HeART VIllage, train rides, samores, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Fun continued with carriage rides and caroling!

Thank you Nola Serber and Emily and Rachel with Woodford County Woodford Chamber Membership Group!!!

DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN DOWNTOWN!

12/14/2024

COMMUNITY TRUST BANK AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE presented $250 to the Jeri Hartley Foundation and Cops for Kids as part of the Elf Kids Dash and Santa Shuffle on Saturday, Dec. 7. Pictured from left, Barry Hartley, Corey Cooley, Jenn Stephens and Sgt. Anthony Conner with the Versailles Police Department. (Photo by Scott White)

12/13/2024

THE WCHS LADY JACKETS SOFTBALL TEAM is volunteering their time to help with this year’s Operation Secret Santa by organizing toy donations. The players were looking for an opportunity to help the community and to bond as a team as they prepare for this year’s spring season. Pictured, from left, front row: Maddie Midkiff, Makinley Beard, Bri Coovert, Kaylee Boswell, Samantha Barber, Emma Woodrum, Lyla Pitzer and Kendall Wright. From left, back row: Kinley Sewell, Jillian Watson, Marlee Cushingberry, Addie Bryant, Lily Slayton, Riley Drake, Katie Bowling and Shayla Aguilar. (Photo provided by Coach Scott Ashburn)

12/12/2024

CHARLOTTE TRIBBETT demonstrates how a slapstick – or whip – is played. The instrument makes the whip sound in her favorite holiday song, the original “Sleigh Ride” by composer Leroy Anderson. (Photo by Bob Vlach)

12/11/2024

PLANS FOR THE NEW ALDENBERG HOTEL, an old-school steak restaurant, a rooftop bar and a boutique distillery were unveiled by Jarrod Williams, a member of the ownership group, at the monthly Chamber Coffee at the Library on Tuesday, Dec. 10. More in this week's Sun. (Photo by Scott White)

12/10/2024

CASSIE PRATHER was joined by her husband John and their children, from left, Harper, Harrison, Hagan, Hadley and Hudson after sharing her story of surviving cancer during Love Lights A Tree on Monday evening, Dec. 2. Earlier, she invited the Southside Elementary School Choir to count-down the lighting of the tree. (Photo by Bob Vlach)

12/09/2024

THE COYLE BROTHERS, from left, Andrew, Roy, John Paul and Matthew are pictured at Roy’s wedding in Keene Valley, New York in September 2019. They were all wearing lapel pins with their dad John Coyle’s thumbprint on them. Before John died, he sent a text message to his sons on Father’s Day 2018 telling them, “Staying close to one another as family gives us the confidence we need to live, love and endure life’s ups and downs.” (Photo submitted)

12/08/2024

Mrs. Jean Stewart of Versailles celebrated her 100th birthday Nov. 28 at the Woodford Inn with a group of family and friends. Mrs. Stewart was born in Anderson County. She is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and worked as a home demonstration agent in central Kentucky. She and Robert Stewart were married in 1953 and lived in many places thanks to Bob’s lengthy career in the US Air Force. They retired in Versailles in the mid-1970s with their daughter Susan. When asked her secret for longevity, she replied, “Just luck, I guess.” (Photo submitted)

12/08/2024

Here's some photos from today's Santa Shuffle 5K and Kids Elf Dash in downtown Versailles.

12/08/2024

CHRISTMAS PARADE 2024!!!!

City of Versailles, Kentucky held its annual Christmas Parade down Main Street at 5:00 on Saturday, Dec. 7, with the biggest number of floats, groups, horses, scouting groups. queens and princesses, dancers, marching bands in its history. And, of course, the last but not least float, Santa and Mrs. Claus driving their sled and reindeer!
This year's Grand Marshall was Mayor Laura Dake who joined longtime parade announcer Phyllis Mattingly. It was cold, but with hot chocolate from Amsden, Caroline's Creamery, and Journey Church along with all the Woodford County Christmas Cheer, an enormous crowd lining both sides of the street had a great time!

AND HOW BOUT THOSE BANDS and DANCERS?! WCHS and Kentucky State thrilled the crowd with their fantastic shows, which were equaled by the show team from Jane's School of Dance

12/07/2024

MRS. CLAUS visited with the Nance family on Nov. 30 following the lighting of the Midway Christmas Tree. Olivia, 8, in the chair, was designated to lead the call for Santa and the lighting of the tree. Olivia›s sisters, Ivy, 2, with mom Samantha behind, and Nora, 5, made sure Mrs. Claus has the North Pole Post Office well-staffed. (Photo by Logan Nance)

12/06/2024

VERSAILLES TREE LIGHTING WAS DECKED WITH HOLIDAY CHEER FRIDAY, DEC.5!
Visit from Santa, performances from all elementary school choruses, and terrific Rockettes-style dancing from Jane's School of Dance!

Thanks to the City of Versailles and Mayor Laura Dake and Downtown & District Events Coordinator Nola Serber, Woodford County Fiscal Woodford County, Kentucky and Judge James Kay, and Paola Roe, Vice President and Manager of Community Trust Bank’s Versailles office for their sponsorship.

Don’t miss Holiday Events Saturday, Dec. 6:

Versailles, KY Kiwanis Club breakfast at 9:00 am at Versailles Christian Church on Lexington Street.

Santa Shuffle 5K and Kids Elf Dash at the Courthouse at 1:30 with race starts at 1:45 for Dash and 2:00 for 5K.

Christmas Parade down Main Street at 5:00.

Get this coming Thursday’s The Woodford Sun for coverage!

12/06/2024

COLMON ELRIDGE, the guest speaker at Woodford County High School’s Thanksgiving Food Drive Assembly on Nov. 26, challenged students “to keep showing up. Keep showing up as a community and as individuals when it’s not Thanksgiving, it’s not Christmas. It’s just a random day in January where someone can benefit from you smiling at them, you choosing kindness ...” (Photo by Bob Vlach)

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The Woodford County Roots and Heritage Committee held its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day unity breakfast at First Christian Church of Versailles. Mistress of Ceremonies Rev. Dr. Stephanie Raglin used her gorgeous voice to lead attendees in the gospel hymn “Walk With Me, Lord”. After such a rousing start to the event, and with full stomachs from a delicious breakfast, every one was set for the annual MLK, Jr. March starting at 5:30 from MLK Boulevard and Clifton Road with shuttles to the starting point from 4:30 to 5:15 from the Courthouse. COME JOIN US!!! Let Dr. Raglin’s singing fire you up!