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Mayor Linda Gorton and other community partners stand next to a large pile of dirt and a bulldozer
New road, Head Start Center to be named for pharmacist

The late Dr. Zirl A. Palmer was a pharmacist who owned the only African-American-owned drug store in Lexington in the 1960s.

U.S. Congressman Andy Barr, Mayor Linda Gorton and City officials at a news conference
Barr and Gorton Announce $616,704 Federal Grant for Lexington BFREE Initiative

The BFREE Initiative is part of a comprehensive approach the city is offering to Kentuckians in recovery for substance abuse who are also transitioning from the criminal justice system after a period of incarceration. 

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Mayor: It’s time to “Purple Up!” for Breeders’ Cup World Championships

Mayor Linda Gorton encourages local businesses and residents to “Purple Up!” for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup.

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