Autumn reminds us that change can be the most beautiful chapter of all.
All in awareness
Confirmed rabies case in Southmont; county urges pet vaccinations and reporting
The Davidson County Health Department has confirmed a rabies-positive feral cat in the Southmont community off Riverview Rd. It’s the county’s third confirmed case in 2025. The cat, seen in the area for several weeks and removed by Animal Control on Sept. 21, tested positive at the State Lab. Individuals with potential exposure have been notified and referred for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
You Are Not Alone: A Message of Hope for Parents of Autistic Children
A lot of parents find themselves without a support system, feeling alone in their struggles. My fiancé and I have been there. We even donated her organs to save three other children. But I have learned that the support you need is often closer than you think. Sometimes, you just need to look at how far you have already come. Being a parent to an autistic child is not easy, but I’ve found that prayer and patience can change everything. Thier are support groups out here, you just have to take the first step. My firsthand experience with autistic children in the Lexington City Schools system taught me patience and a new perspective.
A Community Grapples with Gun Violence
We must ask ourselves as citizens of Lexington, is there a better way? The decisions we make in moments of heated conflict have a devastating trickle-down effect on the next generation. Today's youth are coming of age in a world where violence, drugs, and guns are often glorified and emulated from what they see on television and social media. The constant exposure to this content has the power to program the subconscious mind, creating a distorted reality where disputes are settled not with words or fists, but with a pull of a trigger. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated this issue, as remote education led to a decline in academic engagement and an increase in online exposure to such destructive imagery. As parents, we have a responsibility to be a positive influence, to show our children a better way. The time for passive observation is over. We have to start with our children when they are young, before they become another name on a memorial wall.