Firecrackers, Derby Hopefuls, and Job Openings: Lexington Local Pulse for February 15

Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Sunday, February 15. We kick off with exciting sports action right here in our city. The number 18 ranked Kentucky womens basketball team hosts number 14 Ole Miss today at 2 pm in Historic Memorial Coliseum for the Play4Kay game to fight breast cancer, so we encourage everyone to wear pink and catch the Firecrackers Jump Rope Team at halftime. Doors open at 1 pm, with shuttles from the Cornerstone Garage and High Street Lot. UK comes in at 19 and 7 overall, fresh off a big 75 to 55 win over Texas A&M, where Tonie Morgan set a new single season assist record at 219. They trail Ole Miss in the series but boast an 11 and 2 home record this year. Meanwhile, Keeneland fans, our local track eyes the Sunland Derby today, a key Derby prep with 42 qualifying points on the line, spotlighting horses like Bricklin, the Springboard Mile champ training right here. Shifting to our job market, we see over 16,000 openings across Lexington, from Walmart stockers on Nicholasville Road to Chipotle crew spots at 345 South Limestone and Leestown Road, plus healthcare partners and HVAC installers popping up fast. The Spring Pigman Engineering Career Fair hits Avenue of Champions on February 24, perfect for UK students hunting co ops. From city hall, Vice Mayor Dan Wu just wrapped a lively chat with our African community, strengthening ties that boost daily neighborhood support. No major crime in the last 24 hours, but we stay vigilant around Main Street with its ongoing lane work. Weather stays mild today at 48 degrees with light winds, no impact on events, and clear skies through tomorrow. New business buzz includes fresh Chipotle leaders hiring on Plaudit Place. Local schools shine too, with UK researchers like David Feola earning top professor nods. For a feel good lift, our fire department just welcomed 39 new firefighters, ready to protect spots like Beaumont Centre. Upcoming, mark Equinox Jazz Fest and Tree Week volunteer calls. Folks, thanks for tuning in and please subscribe for more. This has been Lexington Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with fresh updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.