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Bill Estep

Bill Estep

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Reporter, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Total articles 4677

  • Parents say rural Kentucky school facing closure is ‘heart of the community’

    By Bill Estep Verified| Lexington Herald-Leader Verified Parents of students at Arlie Boggs Elementary School praise the care teachers show the kids, the quality of instruction and the family atmosphere. But that may not be enough to save it. As the population declines in Eastern Kentucky, the tiny school on the south flank of Pine Mountain in Letcher County faces an uncertain future. There are only 103 students in grades kindergarten through 8 at the school, down from 121 at the end of the 2023-24 school year, according to the principal, Freddie Terry.

    By Bill Estep Verified · Lexington Herald-Leader

    Apr. 22, 2025

  • Community mourns loss of Alice Whitaker

    By Bill Estep Verified| Troublesome Creek Times Verified Try our new numbered menu, online ordering and discounts, new rewards program, and now slicing deli meats in-house daily!!

    By Bill Estep Verified · Troublesome Creek Times

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Parents say rural Kentucky school facing closure is ‘heart of the community’

    By Bill Estep Verified| Lexington Herald-Leader Verified Parents of students at Arlie Boggs Elementary School praise the care teachers show the kids, the quality of instruction and the family atmosphere. But that may not be enough to save it. As the population declines in Eastern Kentucky, the tiny school on the south flank of Pine Mountain in Letcher County faces an uncertain future. There are only 103 students in grades kindergarten through 8 at the school, down from 121 at the end of the 2023-24 school year, according to the principal, Freddie Terry.

    By Bill Estep Verified · Lexington Herald-Leader

    Apr. 22, 2025

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Lexington Herald-Leader

The Lexington Herald-Leader is a well-established newspaper located in Lexington, Kentucky, and is owned by the McClatchy Company. It was created through the merger of the Lexington Herald, founded in 1886, and the Lexington Leader. This merger has allowed the publication to provide comprehensive news coverage, documenting significant events in Kentucky's history, including Prohibition, major wars, and professional sports. The newspaper offers daily news, covering local, national, and international stories, as well as sports and entertainment. It has a strong digital presence, providing online access to news and extensive historical archives through platforms like NewsBank and Newspapers.com. The Lexington Herald-Leader is committed to community engagement and has received numerous awards, including Pulitzer Prizes, for its investigative reporting and editorial writing.

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Founded: 1870