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Merlene Davis: Fair offers a lot of health screenings with no money required

When examining the highest incidents of diabetes, stroke, hypertension and heart disease, the groups that have led the pack for a long time includes blacks, Hispanics and the poor.

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MERLENE DAVIS

Merlene Davis: Jubilee Jobs helps the most disadvantaged find work

Every weekday morning, the three staff members at Jubilee Jobs of Lexington pray for the clients they hope to help find employment and for the non-profit agency they view as a ministry.
MERLENE DAVIS

Merlene Davis: Couple's faith led to Common Good in North Lexington

Despite growing up here, John and Laura Gallaher hadn't interacted with people in north Lexington until about seven years ago when he became the youth pastor at The Rock/La Roca United Methodist Church on North Limestone Street.
HEALTH

Merlene Davis: Lexington's Juneteenth celebration will honor black Civil War veterans

June 19, celebrated as Juneteenth in many parts of this country, will mark the 149th anniversary of Gen. Gordon Granger's march into Galveston, Texas, freeing what is considered the last group of slaves in America.
HEALTH

Merlene Davis: Restorative justice’s mediation needs to be paid for

For two years, Vanita Allen was filled with guilt and frustration over the behavior of her granddaughter, Asia Mitchell.
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Merlene Davis: Camp Nelson Honor Guard opens new headquarters

The Camp Nelson Honor Guard, an all-volunteer group, has benefited from the kindness of strangers and the guard wants to show its appreciation.
NEWS

Merlene Davis: Lexington rallies for those in need

There was not one grumble from the six men who were helping William Bland move from his home at Pimlico Apartments last week, not even when Tayna Fogle, another volunteer, barked at them to be quick but careful.
NEWS

Merlene Davis: The life of Joan Taylor, longtime advocate and encourager, is worth celebrating

There is no doubt in my mind that after my death there will be hordes of people in line to recount my many faults and misdeeds.
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Merlene Davis: Tech experts help the civic-minded make a better Lexington

In Lexington and throughout the nation this weekend, a few worlds will collide. Instead of a disaster, the result could be a better community.
FAMILY

Merlene Davis: Jobs fair could be a big help for frustrated job-seekers

The SHARE Center in Lexington is hosting its second annual jobs fair. Saburah Dixon, the center's executive director, said 13 companies will be there, and one company is looking to hire 200 workers.
NEWS

Merlene Davis: Remember and give thanks on Memorial Day

Memorial Day has always been the designated time we honor those who have given their lives in service to this country. Somewhere along the way, we also added friends and loved ones who had passed on as well by placing flowers on their graves.