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Massive flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines during the Christmas holiday week are prompting the federal government to look into why thousands of trav - elers were left stranded across the country, along with huge piles of luggage in airports served by the beleaguered airline.

Most of the residents of Fayette County consider themselves fortunate to be living in a place noted not only for its beauty but also for its heritage and history. Fayette County and its residents can claim many "firsts", giving it a unique distinction that sets it apart from other counties in the state. Some of these "firsts", as well as other notable facts, are listed below: - In 1814, Aylett C. Buckner and companion, Peter Powell, squatted on what is now Fayette County land, becoming the first documented Anglo settlers.

An arctic storm that swept through the state bringing low temperatures and high winds also affected roughly two-thirds of the country’s population, according to the National Weather Service, bringing the coldest Christmas in decades to parts of the country.