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LEXINGTON — Jerry Baxter Black, a stalwart presence in the community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind a

LEXINGTON – The city of Lexington has received a federal grant to complete a survey of the Lincoln Park neighborhood in preparation for nominating it for the National Register of

The Dispatch For over a year, the country has been reeling after George Floyd died at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis last year. Derek Chauvin, the officer in question, was found guilty of second-degree murder; third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter late Tuesday afternoon. Thank you for supporting local journalism with your subscription to The Dispatch. After months of protest, demonstrations, and a court case that has been followed intently by the entire world, t...

The Dispatch In the Christian faith, the cross symbolizes, love, faith, promise, sacrifice, and charity among other things.  For Gloria Cross having this last name was manifest destiny to her identity, her passion, her crusade, and her ultimate destination. Cross, the long-time social justice activist, pastor, leader, mother, and community champion, died unexpectedly on Sunday after a brief hospitalization. Thank you for supporting local journalism with your subscription to The Dispatch. Cross...