This Just Happened, a weekly roundup

My tailgate yesterday at Commonwealth. Banner Raised. 

News from around the site and the Commonwealth, brought together just for you! At Commonwealth Stadium last night, Kentucky was manhandled by an incredibly strong Alabama team. We knew this season would be tough, yet I'm hoping we rebound for a good second half of the season after the coming bye week. On another note, I convinced a couple of 'Bama fans to enjoy their stay in Lexington a little longer (and not make the trip to Louisville). I hope they enjoy Keeneland today as well as all the historic sites in downtown Lexington. All part of #sharethelex, baby.

Now, for the roundup:

• The Supreme Court started a new term in Washington this week, but there hasn't been a Kentuckian on the High Court for decades.
• The oldest continuously operating firehouse in Lexington is the Vogt-Reel House on Jefferson Street.
• Without a doubt, one of Lexington's loveliest neighborhoods is Bell Court.
• Cool image of kids in 1933 standing outside the State Theatre waiting for a double feature. 
• My weekly Jessamine Journal column, Jessamine "Magistrates don't take I-75 Elixir."

And now for elsewhere around the Commonwealth:

A portion of the Kentucky River may be more conducive to adventure tourism if Lock No. 8 is made operable. [Herald-Leader]

Louisville cemeteries subject of preservation symposium [Courier-Journal]

Post-game handshakes banned in Kentucky? We thought so for part of the week, until things were clarified. A PR mess for KHSAA. [Huffington Post]

New historic marker honors Cherokee role in Kentucky, Treaty of Sycamore Shoals. [KyForward]

LFUCG Council to spend $250,000 on old Fayette courthouse. [Herald Leader]