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

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. 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 volunteers grow into skilled creators. Others simply enjoy giving back. Both matter. […]

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

ABOUT

About MEDIALEX MEDIALEX is a trusted platform for 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 ideas. We champion media literacy by exploring how […]

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 ideas and your passion.MEDIALEX […]

January 14, 2026

PODCAST

PODCASTS

Podcasts on MEDIALEX Our community is full of stories—moments of creativity, curiosity, challenge, and connection. Podcasts make it easier to discover those stories on your own time, from local that are personal and real.Podcasting is a new and growing part of MEDIALEX. Our goal is simple: help listeners discover great local podcasts and help creators reach new audiences.We’re creating a public podcast directory to showcase podcasts made in and about our community—and to bring podcasters together through connection, collaboration, and […]

January 14, 2026

RADIO

MEDIALEX is an expansion of RADIOLEX, Lexington’s community radio station. Since 2015, WLXU 93.9FM (English) and WLXL 95.7FM (Spanish) have filled the airwaves with local voices from our multilingual, multicultural community. Our volunteer show hosts produce hundreds of hours of hyper-local content each year. Our programming ranges from local news to public health & safety info to local music and the arts, to current events and pop culture.Every voice counts. Every story matters.At MEDIALEX, we believe everyone deserves to hear […]

January 14, 2026

NEWS

MEDIALEX EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE POLICY

Editorial Independence & Transparency at MEDIALEX Our commitmentAt MEDIALEX, editorial independence is the foundation of our journalism activities.We exist to provide our community a platform and resources to create trusted local news, information, and entertainment. To do that, our newsroom must be free from influence by donors, sponsors, advertisers, partners, political interests, or any outside pressure.This page explains how we protect that independence and how we stay accountable to the public.Who makes editorial decisionsAll decisions about what we cover, how […]

December 30, 2025