Merlene Davis
Merlene Davis
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MERLENE DAVIS
Merlene Davis: Gay marriage is not a religious issue
I've heard a few black folks say they will not vote for President Barack Obama in this fall's election because of his recently announced stance in support of gay marriage.
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FAMILY
Merlene Davis: Foster child doesn't let past dictate future
The earliest picture Elbert Belcher has of himself shows him in his mother's arms as a newborn with a social worker in the background.
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MERLENE DAVIS
Merlene Davis: Fayette teacher seeks her first class of first-graders
Emma Blanton's first teaching assignment was at The Academy at Lexington. At the time, she promised her students she'd be there for them at graduation. This year, she wants to keep that promises, and she is trying to find some of those students, who should be graduating this year.
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MERLENE DAVIS
Merlene Davis: St. Peter Catholic Church celebrates 200 years
Despite periods of financial woes, St. Peter Catholic Church has operated as a center of Catholicism in downtown Lexington for 200 years.
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FAMILY
Merlene Davis: Appropriate dress and self-esteem are fashionable
I am continually surprised by the inappropriate attire some women wear on occasions that require a more modest touch.
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MERLENE DAVIS
Merlene Davis: Drug court can be salvation to addicts
One after another, men and women stood before Fayette Family Court Judge Tim Philpot last week to report in.
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MERLENE DAVIS
Merlene Davis: Summer food program needs help reaching more children
Walt Barbour said he has the ability to provide lunches this summer to students of limited financial means, but he needs more people to set up places where the children can come to eat.
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FAMILY
Merlene Davis: Women seeking change improved the lives of many moms, children
Driven by a desire to have her children — who were of Filipino and Caucasian ancestry — attend a racially diverse day care center and pre-school, Carolyn Bacdayan helped start a play group.
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MERLENE DAVIS
Merlene Davis: BUILD assembly will bring residents, public officials together to solve community problems
Those who attended BUILD's Nehemiah Action Assembly last year might have a sense of déjà vu when the social justice organization meets Monday.
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MERLENE DAVIS
Merlene Davis: Exhibit showcases cultural music
Each culture in the United States has a type of music that was created by its people and stirs their souls.


