By Scott White Managing Editor Anyone familiar with the history of Woodford County knows land use and land planning are hot-button issues, and always a top concern of the citizens, landowners, developers, elected officials and no- and pro-growth advocates. The recent proposed mixed-residential development along the Troy Pike corridor seeking to rezone the last piece of A-1 (agricultural) to R-4 (high-density residential) property in the urban service boundary, which ultimatel

WOUNDED VETERANS drove motorcycles and other modes of transportation into downtown Versailles Friday, Nov. 14. Twenty-two veterans spent time together this past weekend for their mental and physical health while participating in deer hunts, Regional Wildlife Biologist Joe Lacefield told the Sun. Lacefield, a resident of Woodford County, said the nonprofit Warrior Outdoor Recreation Therapy began in 2012 after he saw how spending time together benefited veterans with mental an

AN OVERFLOW CROWD filled the second-floor courtroom of the Woodford County Courthouse for a Nov. 13 hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance that would increase the density in residential zoning districts. People voiced their opposition to those changes during the Planning Commission hearing, while others supported the changes for in-family land conveyances. (Photo submitted) During a Nov. 13 public hearing on proposed changes to the zoning ordinance for Versail

Eric Gregory, president of Kentucky Distillers Association (Photo courtesy of KDA) “I got holes in both my pockets where all the money goes And this guitar life is lonesome, it’s the only life I know It’s a fire that keeps on burning, hard times they lit the fuse And I’m a rider on this lonesome train called “Bourbon and the Blues” Whitey Morgan By Scott White Managing Editor As president of the Kentucky Distillers Association, Midway resident Eric Gregory is a well-known nam

By Bob Vlach Woodford Sun Staff The chief operating officer for Woodford County Public Schools (WCPS) has resigned. Shane Smith’s resignation was effective Nov. 11 and schools Superintendent Dr. Lori Jones told the Sun in an email that she received communication of the resignation on Oct. 28. In an email to staff, Jones wrote, “Shane has dedicated three and a half years to Woodford County Public Schools to lead the new high school construction project, oversee finance, food s

By Scott White Managing Editor Versailles City Council may have set a new speed record. The council, with a very short agenda, was able to conduct all of its business, including the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, in ten minutes flat. Pastor Jo Lauderdale with Living Grace Church opened the meeting with prayer. It lasted 18 seconds. The pledge was recited at normal speed, about 11 seconds. Governor’s Lane The City Council adopted a municipal order renaming the portion of

BORN IN 1932, Roger Davis shared his story of service in the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1954. (Photo by Bob Vlach) THE GYM at Woodford County Middle School was filled during a Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 11. (Photo by Bob Vlach) CHASE THURMAN, pictured at left with his mom Stacy, and other military veterans and their families, shared his story of service during a Veterans Day Assembly at Woodford County Middle School on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 11. (Photo by B

CAROLINE SEGEBARTH is shown constructing a wooden train with her fellow scout and friend, Emily Frederick, as part of her Eagle Scout project. (Photo by Kristy Segebarth) CAROLINE SEGEBARTH enjoys her completed Eagle Scout project - a wooden train with seven cars, located next to the Bluegrass Railroad Museum for kids to enjoy. The museum is located at the Falling Springs complex. (Photo by Scott White) SIX VOLUNTEERS helped Caroline Segebarth during her four-day construction

SHADE RAYBURN, pictured using a coping saw in class, said, “It’s just been really fun to be able to learn how to use the tools properly.” (Photo by Bob Vlach) HENRY NICHOLS used a hand plane during woodworking class on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Bob Vlach) WOODWORKING TEACHER Greg Marsee talked to a student about the process of bidding on a project if he opened his own business during class on Tuesday morning. So in addition to hands-on learning, students are applying math to

FAYETTE JUDGE LUCY VANMETER files for the 5th Appellate District Court of Appeals seat at the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office in Frankfort on Nov. 5, 2025. (Photo submitted) Fayette County Circuit Judge Lucy Ferguson VanMeter filed to run for the fifth appellate district of the Kentucky Court of Appeals on Nov. 5, 2025, which includes Woodford County. Like all judicial elections in Kentucky, the race is non-partisan and will be decided during the 2026 election cycle. Jud

Tyler Estes (Woodford County Detention Center booking photo) Versailles Police responded to a report of gunshots at McDonald’s on the U.S. 60 Bypass at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2025. Tyler Estes, of Georgetown, was charged with four counts of wanton endangerment, first degree, all felonies, and is currently housed in the Woodford County Detention Center. The police report states that witnesses reported a man exiting his vehicle, fired two shots in the air, and then

Medicare open enrollment is open until Dec. 7, and the Medicare SHIP Program, as part of Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, is offering assistance free-of-charge to people 60 and over with their Medicare questions. SHIP stands for State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Medicare plans make changes each year to its health and drug plans. This includes things like cost, coverage and which health providers and pharmacies are in their networks. People who are on Medicare can change t