Shelby Smithson
Multimedia Journalist
Lexington, Ky.
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Shelby Smithson is happy to be back in her home state telling stories that matter to you.
Originally from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, she joined WKYT in August 2019, after working as a multimedia journalist for nearly two years at KAIT in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Shelby found her love for journalism while in college at Murray State University, where she majored in T.V. Production with a minor in Journalism.
Her favorite part about reporting is being out in the community and meeting so many new people every day.
When she’s not working, you can find Shelby at the dog park playing with her pup, Blue.
If you have a story idea for Shelby, email her at shelby.smithson@gray.tv.
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Today marks one of the first committee meetings for Mayor Linda Gorton’s Commission for Racial Justice and Equality.
A local veteran who used to dread the weeks leading up to the Fourth of July holiday because of fireworks has changed his outlook, and he is hoping to encourage other veterans to do the same.
Leaders from all levels of government and both sides of the political aisle are encouraging the use of face masks in public.
Governor Andy Beshear held a news conference to give an update on the COVID-19 situation in Kentucky.
A lot of changes are on tap for Kentucky bars as they are allowed to open back up today in the next phase of reopening.
While the next phase in reopening will begin Monday, downtown bar Bluegrass Tavern will wait until Tuesday to reopen its doors to customers.
Chevy Chase Inn is preparing to reopen its doors Wednesday, July 1.
We’re halfway through a typical summer break, but before school can get back in session officials have to figure out how to do so safely.
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At a full city council meeting, LFUCG voted to suspend public comment while the IT department looks into ways of screening callers.
This was the second scheduled Zoom meeting for the public to voice concerns about systematic racism and different policies within the Lexington Police Department, but the purpose was overshadowed by callers who continuously made racially insensitive comments.
A former Lexington police chief is hopeful that recently scheduled meetings will carry the momentum of change started by the protests.
A Lexington community activist discusses what changes he's noticed since protests started and what he believes the next steps are in keeping the movement going.
A group of community members in Danville organized a town hall meeting so people could bring questions and concerns regarding policing to discuss with city and county leaders.
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LexArts and the NAACP worked together on a sculpture project featuring the phrase "Unlearn fear and hate" to push for solidarity. The piece was lit up for the first time Tuesday night.