LEXINGTON

Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Lexington's Beef Plant Closure: A Big Deal for Local Farmers and Workers

The news that Tyson Foods is shutting down its beef plant in Lexington has left many people surprised and worried. This plant is a big deal because it processes about 5, 000 cows every day and employs around 2, 700 people. For many in the community, this news came as a shock. David Jobman, who raises cattle and is a leader in the Dawson County Cattlemen group, said ...

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Apr 19 2025EDUCATION

A Look Back at the First Shots of the American Revolution

Every year, thousands gather in Lexington, Massachusetts, to remember the start of the American Revolution. This year marks 250 years since the Battles of Lexington and Concord. It's a big deal, not just for history buffs, but for anyone who wants to understand where the United States came from and where it might be going. The event kicks off a series of reflect...

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Sep 17 2024CRIME

The Elusive Trail of a Kentucky Shooter

The search for Joseph Couch, the suspect responsible for opening fire on Interstate 75 near London, Kentucky, eight days ago, has been an intense and arduous one. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) have been following a trail of clues, courtesy of trail dogs, deep into the Daniel Boone National Forest. The KSP command post has been relocated to a new location, based on ...

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