Good morning, Nicholasville.

Parts of downtown Nicholasville are closed for Downtown Days, a three-day event with live music from Sept.

11 to 13. The police began using barricades from Richmond to ensure safety starting at 6:15 a.m. Friday.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, Volunteers of America Mid-States hosted Voices and Vision in London to train community members to spot crisis warning signs and learn the QPR method (question, persuade, refer).

Local leaders also stressed safe firearm storage and using the 988 lifeline for urgent support.

The Jessamine County Health Department’s Harm Reduction van is now serving Nicholasville by distributing clean syringes, hygiene products and recovery support to individuals facing addiction.

The mobile program partners with local law enforcement, shelters & recovery centers to build trust and reduce overdoses.

New COPD treatments now offer targeted relief for Kentuckians with twice-yearly at-home injections that reduce harsh steroid side effects — doctors encourage patients to discuss these emerging options with their healthcare providers.

A week after over 100 fans experienced heat-related issues in the season opener at Kroger Field, UK said officials will refill water stations every quarter and upgrade the sound system for today's game against Alabama.

The Kentucky Wildcats and Alabama Crimson Tide game is sold out, though verified resale tickets remain available through Ticketmaster (game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. today with national coverage on ABC).