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Feb. 19, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: Words cannot begin to describe my exasperation with the House Republican leadership’s current refusal to take up legislation to provide military and humanitarian support to Ukraine in its effort to combat occupation by Russia. Perhaps the death of Alexei Navalny will change this.

Feb. 19, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: While complaining that the economy is in the Dumpster, why do over 100,000 people pay an average ticket price of over $200 to attend the Daytona 500, $377 to attend an NFL game, and over $1,000 for a Taylor Swift concert ticket (transportation, food and lodging excluded). Store shelves are full, and interstates are loaded with trucks carrying commodities from greedy manufacturers! Stop buying nonessential stuff and prices will come down. Consumers drive the economy, not the president.

Pamela Kay Smith, Beloved Mother, Wife, Nana, and Selfless Soul Aug. 5, 1953 – Feb. 17, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pamela “Kay” Smith, of Lexington, a cherished mother, devoted Nana, and a beacon of selflessness. Kay departed from this world on Feb. 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and many amazing memories.

Charles Leo Bryant, 87, of Buena Vista went to be with the Lord Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at his home.

Bobby Wayne Branham, 65, of Lexington, went home to Jesus on Feb. 16, 2024.

Gerald “Jerry” Lightle Irvine, 73, of Lexington passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.

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