Lexington is a city in the state of Kentucky and is the county seat of Fayette County. The city has a population of about 2,060 as of the 2010 census. The city is named for the Battle of Lexington. It was also the home of James Brown. The city has a mayor-council form of government. The mayor is elected by district, while the council members are elected at-large.
The city is located on a river, making it a natural trading center. Coal from Eastern Kentucky helped to fund the city's early growth. Today, the city's North Limestone commercial district and downtown are a testament to its importance as a trading center.
The lawsuit alleges that the police department routinely violated the civil rights of Black residents. After this incident, Dobbins blocked Jefferson's way to the local courtroom and threatened to arrest her if she tried to enter the room. Jefferson then contacted the office of Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch. The office declined to comment because the case was still being investigated. Fitch's office is currently focused on defending anti-abortion laws.
The town had many notable events during its early years. In 1789, the area that is now Lexington was part of the Fincastle County in Virginia. After this, the area was chartered as the county seat of Fayette County. In 1792, Kentucky became a state and Lexington became its capital. The first session of the Kentucky legislature was held in the city.