Report for America announces 2026 newsroom partners

Report for America announces 2026 newsroom partners

Report for America announces 2026 newsroom partners; opens corps member applications for 70 positions Report for AmericaJanuary 20, 2026 Report for America’s current host newsrooms increase to 175+; innovative partnerships seek to expand newsrooms’ capacity and reachJanuary 20, 2026 – Report for America announced today its selection of 2026 newsroom partners, who will receive holistic support: a dedicated Report for America corps member to provide essential community coverage, as well as tailored training and tools to promote financial sustainability in a challenging […]

January 22, 2026

NEWS

Opening doors to digital opportunity

Opening doors to digital opportunity: 120 laptops and free skills training coming to Lexington residents Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at 9:15 p.m. by Susan Straub, Chief Information Officer, Office of the Mayor, Lexington, KYConnected Nation (CN), AT&T, the City of Lexington’s Black and Williams Neighborhood Center, the Georgetown Street Neighborhood Association, and the Marafiki Center are partnering to provide 120 laptop devices and critical digital skills to Lexington residents.The devices are being provided through AT&T’s Tech 4 Training program, with […]

January 22, 2026

VOLUNTEER

MEDIALEX is powered by you. MEDIALEX is powered by people. Volunteers help create the radio shows, podcasts, news, video, and community information that keep Lexington informed and connected.You don’t need media experience. Just curiosity, commitment, and a desire to contribute. Why Volunteer? When you volunteer with MEDIALEX, you’re helping Lexington tell its own story.As a volunteer, you can:Learn media skills through hands-on trainingShare stories from your neighborhood or communitySupport trusted, hyper-local, multilingual informationBe part of a welcoming, community-powered media platformSome […]

January 21, 2026

NEWS

Keep up with the latest news & events. * indicates required NAME Email Address * Community Newsroom MEDIALEX is building a Community Newsroom in partnership with Press Forward Bluegrass, CivicLex, the UK School of Journalism & Media, and others. Part of the newsroom project includes a pilot Community Correspondent training program conducted in partnership with Report for America and Press Forward Bluegrass. This pilot program will train community members in journalistic ethics, fact verification, and core reporting techniques. The first […]

January 15, 2026

NEWS

Coming Full Circle

COMING FULL CIRCLE MediaLex recenters its mission, becoming a multilingual media hubBusiness Lexington, January 2026

January 15, 2026

NEWS

Lane closure on East Fourth Street for sewer work

Lane closure on East Fourth Street for sewer work Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 at 8:23 p.m. by Susan Straub, Chief Information Officer, City of LexingtonEast Fourth Street will have one lane closed between Chestnut Street and Ohio Street from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday – Friday, until late January for sanitary sewer work. At that point, work will continue down East Fourth Street toward Race Street.The Division of Water Quality is replacing the aging sanitary sewer that runs under […]

January 15, 2026

NEWS

2026 LexCount seeks community volunteers

2026 LexCount seeks community volunteersMonday, Jan. 5, 2026 at 9:07 p.m.The Lex End Homelessness Continuum of Care (CoC) is seeking teams of volunteers to take part in LexCount, an annual count of the number of individuals identified as being without shelter in Lexington.Volunteers will visit outdoor locations, conduct a count of the number of individuals and households identified to be without shelter, complete surveys with those identified, facilitate access to emergency shelters, and distribute care packages. LexCount takes place from […]

January 15, 2026

ABOUT

About MEDIALEX MEDIALEX is a public platform for local voices to share stories that matter through community-created news, information, and entertainment.MEDIALEX amplifies local voices that reflect and connect our multilingual, multicultural, multigenerational community. We provide local news & information in multiple languages through fact-based reporting by trusted members of the community. We provide entertainment by celebrating the music, art, food, talent, and culture of our community. We value free speech and offer opportunities for creativity, self-expression, and fearless exchange of […]

January 15, 2026

VIDEO

MEDIALEX on screen MEDIALEX Video brings our community's voices, cultures, and stories to the screen. From community news to visual storytelling, MEDIALEX Video reflects local life across neighborhoods and languages. MEDIALEX provides tools, training, and technology to help your turn everyday experiences into stories that matter. Community-created videos don't have to be polished corporate productions. In fact, they're better when they’re authentic, people-powered stories made with care, curiosity, and trust. You don’t have to be an expert. Just bring your […]

January 14, 2026