Kentucky High School Athletic Association Commissioner Julian Tackett is retiring at the end of the 2026-27 school year. Tackett, who has spent more than four decades with the organization, made the announcement on Monday. He’s the seventh commissioner in KHSAA history, starting his career with the KHSAA in 1984 as a sports information director. “Mark […]
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Bellevue Schools open year with nearly renovated facilities
Bellevue Independent Schools students and families will return to school this year to three nearly completed facilities, after a year of renovation delays. LINK nky joined a Bellevue board of education work session on Wednesday for a tour of renovated athletic facilities — Leo Gilligan Field, Ben Flora Gymnasium — and Grandview Elementary School. Leo Gilligan Field […]
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Independence honors Simon Kenton swimmers, diver
The City of Independence recognized the achievements of athletes in the Simon Kenton High School swimming and diving teams with special proclamations Monday night. Specifically, swimmers Nathan McCrory, Parker Davis, Evan Iles and Owen Iles, as well as diver Isaiah Reinhart, received proclamations. For example, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, was proclaimed Isaiah Reinhart Day. “The […]
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Making learning personal: NKY schools, state innovating student success
Public school students in Northern Kentucky and statewide take an annual state test before school ends in the summer. The test is given to students in grades three through eight and to high school students in grades 10 and 11 as one way — but not the only way – to measure how well students […]
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Victory-filled soccer start with goals galore boosts Villa Madonna’s confidence
This story originally appeared in the Sept. 1 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Coach Glenn Rice has been around female soccer players for years. Even though he’s plied his craft at a small school, Villa Madonna Academy has stocked his program with plenty of student-athletes with an […]
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What’s in a name at Notre Dame? As it turns out, plenty
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 18 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. It’s a crazy coincidence. An absolute oddity. A 44-year-old oddity, at that. It’s something probably noticed only by oddballs. Here is a list of head volleyball coaches at Notre Dame Academy who have guided […]
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Erlanger honors Notre Dame Academy athletes with city proclamation
The Erlanger City Council recognized two Notre Dame Academy students Wednesday evening for their performance in this year’s Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club National Youth Championships. Ella Farro, Lucy Redlinger and their Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club team finished as the national runner-up in their event. Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette proclaimed July 12 as “Ella Farro and […]
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Thomas More to host unveiling ceremony for upgraded softball complex
After announcing extensive upgrades to their softball complex last December, Thomas More University has completed renovations. The University is hosting an unveiling ceremony for the public and media scheduled for July 6 at 4 p.m. at the complex. Its address is 333 Thomas More Parkway in Crestview Hills. Renovations include adding turf to the outfield, […]
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Thomas More comes up four minutes short, now looks to the future
This story originally appeared in the March 31 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Only four minutes separated Thomas More from a second straight NAIA national championship, tied at 50 with Clarke University. To be in that spot for the third straight season, took even coach Jeff Hans […]
