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🌱 How a Versailles nurse became an official Kentucky Derby photographer

Versailles, Kentucky Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Versailles! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Versailles nurse became an official Kentucky Derby photographer

Also on today's calendar: 🌙 Wild Woman Astrology ✨ and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do optometrists live so long? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy and breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A conversation with Derby equine photographer Alyssa V. Cumming (wave3.com) — Versailles resident and equine photographer Alyssa V. Cumming is helping capture this year’s Kentucky Derby from her post at the second turn, turning a post-retirement passion into a high-profile role. With deep family roots in horse racing and years spent working around tracks, she now shoots for Coady Media, the Derby’s official photography team, and shares her images on Instagram.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Versailles. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Department of Education posted a job opening for Math Teacher in Versailles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Versailles here.

🗞 Nearby News

Frankfort

  • Frankfort High School drama club to present ‘Gossamer' (state-journal.com)
  • Paul Sawyier Public Library News — May 3-9, 2026 (state-journal.com)
  • Capital City Activity Center News/Meals on Wheels Greater Frankfort — May 3-9, 2026 (state-journal.com)

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Ok Versailles! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they dilate. (Thank you Phil M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Versailles

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Versailles

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.