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Highlands hires former LexCath head coach Bob Sphire to lead Bluebirds football program

February 4, 20210

The Fort Thomas Independent Schools announced Thursday that Bob Sphire has been hired as the football head coach at Highlands…

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Highlands again searching for football head coach as James decides to remain at Franklin County

January 13, 2021January 12, 20210

By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Two days after officially introducing Eddie James as its new football head coach, Highlands…

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Fort Thomas community embraces new Highlands football head coach with impressive turnout Sunday

January 11, 2021January 10, 20210

By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Eddie James is keenly aware of the championship tradition associated with Highlands football. After…

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Highlands High School hires Franklin County mentor Eddie James as next football head coach

January 9, 2021January 9, 20210

By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Eddie James, who guided Franklin County to the Class 4A state finals this season,…

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Fort Thomas native John Schlarman nominated posthumously for 2020 Broyles Award

December 11, 2020December 10, 20200

By Susan Lax University of Kentucky Former University of Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman is among the 56 nominees…

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Highlands athletic director thanks Weinrich for ‘steadfast commitment’ and dedication to program

December 2, 2020December 2, 20200

By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Highlands High School athletic director Wes Caldwell issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the…

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Weinrich out as football head coach at Highlands; posted 51-36 record in seven seasons

December 1, 2020December 1, 20200

By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor After compiling a 51-36 record in seven seasons, Brian Weinrich is out as the…

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Former Highlands football star, UK assistant John Schlarman dead at age 45 after battle with cancer

November 12, 2020November 12, 20200

By Susan Lax University of Kentucky John Schlarman, a native of Fort Thomas and an assistant coach for the University…

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NKU men sign Highlands standout Vinson, Bowling Green star Mason; Norse women add four recruits

November 12, 2020November 12, 20200

NKyTribune staff Highlands High School standout Sam Vinson signed a national letter of intent with Northern Kentucky University on Wednesday….

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Prep Sports Notebook: Future of fall sports will be decided by KHSAA Board of Control on Thursday

August 18, 2020August 17, 20200

By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The first day of full-fledged practice for Kentucky high school fall sports is set…

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Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs team winners of business-pitch competition include NKY students

August 5, 2020August 4, 20200

The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) hit the high point of its three-week program Aug. 1 with its annual professional…

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Voices from the Classroom: Members of the Class of 2020 get a chance to have their say; they speak out

May 17, 2020May 16, 20200

By Amanda Klare Beechwood Elementary School Since March, we have seen our local schools and communities rally around the Class…

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Three-time cancer survivor, Ft. Thomas native McKenzie Hicks now helps patients battle COVID-19

May 11, 2020May 10, 20200

By Matt Schabert Morehead State University Morehead State soccer alum McKenzie Hicks is used to battles. On the field and…

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Fort Thomas mourns loss of two students killed, two injured in car crash on Rt. 8 early Tuesday morning

April 29, 2020April 28, 20200

Two Highlands High School students died in a car accident shortly after 1 a.m. on April 28 in Fort Thomas….

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Louisville standouts Jazmine Jones, Kylee Shook selected in WNBA Draft by New York Liberty

April 20, 2020April 19, 20200

University of Louisville women’s basketball standouts Jazmine Jones and Kylee Shook were selected in back-to-back picks by the New York…

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Former Highlands stars Dougherty, Bunning lead Lindsey Wilson (6-0) against Thomas More this Saturday

October 16, 2019October 16, 20190

By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Saturday will be an afternoon of homecomings when Thomas More plays host to unbeaten and…

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Six students from Fort Thomas schools earn FCCLA honors in national competition at conference

August 18, 2019August 16, 20190

Six students from the Fort Thomas Independent Schools earned distinguished recognition at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America…

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Highlands student Maria Broering earns perfect score on ACT, ‘pushes herself to do her best’

August 17, 2019August 15, 20190

Highlands High School rising senior Maria Broering earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT test. 
Maria took the…

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Rolling Thunder to remember, lay a wreath honoring Fort Thomas Vietnam War MIA, Captain Joseph Ross

July 31, 2019July 30, 20193

On Saturday, August 3, Rolling Thunder KY 5 will hold a remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony at the POW-MIA memorial, 8028…

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CAST’s Spring Awakening show to be followed by talkback sessions with Lindner Center of HOPE

July 12, 2019July 11, 20192

When the curtains close on Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre’s (CAST’s) upcoming Spring Awakening production, the show’s participants and audience will…

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Kentucky Sports Radio to host live tribute show honoring Jared Lorenzen tomorrow at Highlands

July 10, 20190

Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio is hosting a live radio tribute show to honor Highlands alum (1999), Jared Lorenzen….

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Sports community saddened by the loss of former Highlands, UK quarterback Jared Lorenzen

July 3, 2019July 4, 20190

By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When word got out that Jared Lorenzen passed away on Wednesday, John Messmer got…

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