(LEX 18) — Publix Super Markets is expanding its footprint in Kentucky with three new store locations in Richmond, Versailles, and Bowling Green.

According to a press realese, each location will feature a 54,964-square-foot supermarket and an adjacent Publix Liquors. The new stores are expected to create job opportunities for about 150 associates at each location.

Jared Glover, media relations manager for Publix Super Markets, shared the company’s excitement regarding the expansion.

“This announcement reflects our commitment to delivering the Publix difference to new customers. We look forward to being active members of these vibrant communities and serving our new customers soon,” Glover said.

The new stores will be located at:

• Publix at The Farms at Barnes Mill: Northwest corner of Goggins Lane and Barnes Mill Road in Richmond.
• Publix at The Shops at Woodford Farm: Northeast corner of Lexington Road and Governors Way in Versailles.
• Publix at Campbell Commons: Southeast corner of Campbell Lane and Smallhouse Road in Bowling Green.

The release states that an opening time frame for the stores has not yet been determined.

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – Kentucky State Police is asking for help to find a missing teenage girl.

16-year-old Gracie Smith was last seen Tuesday night at Jacks Branch Bible Church in Manchester. Troopers believe she was picked up by an unknown person in a blue passenger car near the church.

Gracie was last seen wearing a white shirt, light pink jacket and pink pajama pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kentucky State Police Post 11.

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A familiar name will be back in the transfer portal when the official window opens at midnight. Magoon Gwath is once again testing the free agency market.

Gwath was a player BBN kept a close eye on early in the 2025 transfer portal cycle. Kentucky and Michigan were considered the top potential destinations for the 7-footer when he surprisingly announced a return to San Diego State. When the San Diego Union-Tribune reported his return to the Aztecs on April 1, the lede was “This is not an April Fool’s joke.”

The decision was so surprising because of Gwath’s resume. He arrived in San Diego as an unranked recruit. During his first season with the Aztecs, the 7-footer averaged 8.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and a league-leading 2.6 blocks per game, earning Mountain West Freshman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Ahead of his return, head coach Brian Dutcher noted that Gwath was taking a pay cut to show his loyalty to the program that gave him a shot. That gamble did not pay off for either side. San Diego State missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in six seasons, as Gwath’s minutes per game slightly dipped to 19, tallying 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per contest in 2025-26.

It’s unclear if Kentucky will take another swing at the lengthy 7-footer during this transfer portal cycle. What is clear is that there will be no shortage of chaos when the free agency period officially tips off at midnight. We’ll be locked in every step of the way.

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