It looks like Alexandria is getting a tattoo shop. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission voted on Sept. 16 to allow tattoo studios in the city’s highway commercial zone as permitted use, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The item was then discussed at city council meetings on Oct. 16 and Nov. 6, when it […]
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Alexandria approves bonds for $35M Kroger Marketplace project
The Alexandria Kroger development cleared another hurdle this week after the city council unanimously approved the industrial revenue bonds needed to finance the project. The Kroger project, slated for a 31.65-acre site east of US 27, will feature a 122,912-square-foot Kroger Marketplace, a fuel center, and an 8,000-square-foot wine and spirits store. The project represents […]
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Alexandria leaders say flat tax rate needed to fund growth, police pay
What you need to know Alexandria is proposing to keep the city’s property tax rate steady at $0.14 per $100 of assessed value, but the decision will still generate more revenue in 2025. The Alexandria City Council held a first reading on Aug. 21 to set the 2025 property tax rate of $0.14 per $100 […]
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Alexandria unveils new logo after 26 years
What you need to know Alexandria is rebranding, and the makeover is rooted in history and local talent. The current logo is 26 years old, adopted in 1999. Alexandria Councilmember Patrick Blair helped spearhead the effort for the redesign, which started in discussions at the Alexandria Future Planning Committee meeting. The logo design ideas were […]
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Alexandria Council asked to back resolution banning big trucks on KY Route 547
Two Campbell County residents are urging Alexandria officials to pass a resolution asking the state for a large truck ban on Kentucky Route 547. Mark Muench and Tom Ramler addressed the Alexandria City Council on June 5 regarding their concerns for safety on Kentucky Route 547, also known as Four Mile Road and Riley Road, […]
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Alexandria Kroger zoning approved
Alexandria is one step closer to getting a Kroger Marketplace in the city. The store would be on the east side of US 27, with access coming from a proposed signal point that will align Commercial Circle with Sunset Drive to the west. It will be located on 31.65 acres and represents a $35 million […]
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Alexandria appoints new council member
The city of Alexandria invited candidates for its open council seat to advocate for themselves at its meeting on April 17. After reviewing applications and hearing from the candidates themselves, the council selected Laura Fincher. Ten people spoke at the meeting, and one submitted a video for consideration. “We appreciate everyone who has applied,” said […]
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Alexandria plans ordinance to regulate single-family rental homes
Alexandria plans to hold a first reading in April of an ordinance that would require regulation and registration permitting for single-family homes for rent in the city. The city discussed the ordinance’s language at its March 20 meeting. The ordinance stems from the city’s opposition to Kentucky House Bill 173, which would prohibit it from […]
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Alexandria council member resigns amid domestic violence charges
Alexandria Councilmember Shane Collins, sworn into office on Jan. 16, has resigned. Collins was arrested on Jan. 31 on domestic violence assault charges. In his resignation letter, dated March 13, Collins said he was stepping down due to “personal reasons.” “Please know that this decision was not made lightly, and I am incredibly grateful for […]
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Alexandria council member violates no-contact order after domestic violence arrest
Newly elected Alexandria Councilmember Shane Collins, who was arrested on Jan. 31 on domestic violence assault charges, broke the no-contact order with the victim. An affidavit was filed to the court on March 4 for violating his release from custody. According to court records, that was because Collins was involved in another incident with the […]