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School system will have $600, 000 less to operate on in 2013-14

There is such a thing as a free lunch, BOE decides; 31 position drops passes 3-2...  
LOUISA, Ky. -- After mulling the possibility for two years the Lawrence Co. Board of Education voted unanimously to join the free breakfast and lunch program already being used in several surrounding...

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Burglary, theft, drugs arrests made by sheriff's men

Man arrested for stealing from church plate during AA meeting; Lawrence County Sheriff's arrest report May 21, 2013
  The Lawrence County Sheriffs Office reported several arrests during the past week.  Among those arrested is a Fort...

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Last chance effort to speak out attended by 167 citizens

Public Meeting on Big Sandy closure draws packed crowd, appeal for PSC to deny AEP application...   LOUISA, Ky. -- Closing the Big Sandy Power plant here would be devastating for the county. That's what speaker after speaker said Tuesday night during a Kentucky Public Service Commission...

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Suspect wanted for auto theft, burglary in Tennessee also

New World Video robbery suspect arrested after traffic accident; Man was wanted in multiple states...   LOUISA, KY. -- Lawrence County Deputies nabbed a wanted man after responding to a motor vehicle accident.
  According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriffs Office,...

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Sports News

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Lady Dawgs ready for tourney action

Lady Dawgs head to district 57 play with 24-11 record and momentum; play Magoffin at Central...   LOUISA, KY -  When speaking to Lady Dawgs softball head coach Kenny Horn during the season, he gets excited talking about the ability his ball club brings to the table each game....

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District 57 baseball tourney begins Tuesday

Dawgs go 5-5 during last month of regular season;  confident for District 57 tourney...
  LOUISA, KY - May hasn't been kind to coach Travis Feltner's Bulldogs losing 5 of 10 games played. LC finished out their regular season play...

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LCHS baseball players heading for 'the next level'

Rice, Stevens sign to play baseball at Rio Grande;   LOUISA, KY - Two of Lawrence Co.'s baseball athletes signed letters of intent to further their playing career at the collegiate level last week. Seniors Clark Rice & Brandon Stevens both signed on the same day to play baseball...

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Tolsia star signs letter of intent to play college hoops

  Tolsia's Austin Brewer signs with Alice Lloyd basketball...   GLENHAYES, WV - A dream has come true for Tolsia Rebel basketball senior Austin Brewer. Brewer will further his basketball career at the collegiate level as he signed a letter of intent last Thursday,...

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Regional & State News

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Pit Stop destroyed in fire early Sunday morning

Fire destroys popular Ft. Gay business   FORT GAY, W.Va. -- A convenient store located just north of Fort Gay on Tolsia Highway Route 52 was completely destroyed early Sunday morning.
  Emergency dispatchers said they received a call around 1:30 a.m. from  an employee...

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“Good news” for the Eastern Kentucky coal industry was announced Wednesday

Seven mines opening in Pike County means more than 250 jobs; Coal will be shipped to China...   “Good news” for the Eastern Kentucky coal industry was announced Wednesday, with officials saying several new mines are opening in Pike County, bringing more than 250 jobs. According...

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School drops graduation prayer when some students protest

  For the first time in memory Lincoln County High School in Central Kentucky will not have a planned prayer as part of its graduation ceremony, after a six students, some who called themselves atheists, protested the move. That prompted a long, well-written story by Editor Ben Kleppinger for the...

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Grand theft auto suspect can't go live with her man, Preston rules

Louisa woman denied bond reduction, won't get to live with boyfriend in Ohio...
  LOUISA, Ky. -- A Louisa woman was in court Friday to allow the judge to rule on a motion to reduce her bond allow her to move out of state to live with her boyfriend.
  Sarah...

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Lifestyles

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TRMC earns another prestigious award

  Three Rivers Medical Center Earns ACR Accreditation;
Louisa, KY – Three Rivers Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type...

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Bryan Hutchison, Athletic Director of Morehead State University is special guest speaker at annual luncheon

Rotary honors seniors with luncheon...


The Louisa Rotary Club held it's annual luncheon honoring the LCHS seniors who will be graduating May 24 Thursday.  The guest speaker was Bryan Hutchison, Athletic Director of Morehead State University.

Hutchison,...

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Lawrence Co. Smile Savers planning meets to plan projects

Smile Savers work to improve dental health of the community
LOUISA, Ky. -- Smile Savers, a coalition of dentists and other health professionals, including the Lawrence Co. Health Dept., met Monday evening to discuss dental health in the community, the needs...

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Lazer Fun Guide for May 10, 2013

  May 16, 2013   Music

Mountaineer Opry House, Milton, WV 304-743-5749

$15, $12 for seniors, kids 12 and under $5

* May 11 - The Williamson Family and Redwing Reunion

Eastern Kentucky Expo Center, Pikeville, KY eastkyexpo.com Read More...

Education

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Armstrong recommends cutting 31 positions in face of financial downturn

UPDATE: positions and names of BOE affected workers listed below: 31 positions eliminated, including two in central office; Board votes 3-2 on tabling vote until Monday...   See video clips on Lazer front LOUISA,...

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Lawrence County Board of Education Regular Meeting
 May 20, 2013 6:00 p.m.

Final vote on personnel items at Regular session Monday; Lawrence County Board of Education Regular Meeting 'Every Child College and Career Ready'

May 20, 2013 6:00 p.m. Lawrence County High School Louisa, Kentucky Read More...

BOE calls special meeting for Friday evening

Special BOE meeting to include personnel actions;   Lawrence County Board of Education Special Meeting
  'Every Child College and Career Ready'

May 17, 2013 6:00 p.m. Lawrence County High School Louisa,...

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ACTC news for week of May 19, 2013

Eight honor students from Louisa at KCTC graduation   ACTC Recognizes Student Achievement
  Eight Louisa residents were among the Ashland Community and Technical College students recognized at the Honors Night program on May 9.  The program honored...

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Lazer Announcments

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Louisa City Wide Yard sale set for June, 1

  City Wide Yard sale!
The City of Louisa will have the 2013 city wide yard sale on June 1, 2013, from 8am to 2pm.

Free setup just clean up after yourself.

If you have any questions, please call...

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Bobby Cyrus' debut album 'Homeplace' out today

Local country music star Bobby Cyrus releases debut album 'Homeplace' today...     Lawrence Countian Bobby Cyrus has been working on his music for two decades.   Read More HERE Read More...

Help for the hungry coming Thursday from Food Bank

Mobile Food Pantry available Thursday in Louisa

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Louisa High Class of 1963 announces 50th Reunion dates

Louisa High Class of '63
  LOUISA HIGH CLASS OF 1963 WILL HAVE THEIR 50TH REUNION JUNE 7 & 8. WE ARE STILL NEEDING ANY INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING: FRANK AND NORMAN BRAZELL, GARNET BURTON, VIRGINIA CONN, BILL FRISHETTE, GLENDA KAZEE,...

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Business

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Louisa council votes to eliminate water board

Council votes to abolish water board on unanimous vote;     LOUISA, Ky. -- What started out as a nomination to fill a vacancy on the Louisa Water Board ended up being an abolishment of the board. Discussion took a quick turn when Louisa Mayor Teddy Preston made a nomination...

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'A Guiding Light for Changing Times' is theme of National Hospital Week

Three Rivers Medical Center Celebrates National Hospital Week; Mayor Preston signs proclamation...
Louisa, KY -- Ask local hospital employees why they chose their health care profession, and you’ll likely hear about their...

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Louisa Rotary Report- 5/3, 2013 by Catrina Vargo

Foreign exchange students topic at Rotary President Chris Jobe opened Thursday's Rotary meeting with a few brief announcements including the approval of a $500 donation to LCHS for the after prom party Saturday night.

President-elect, Aaron Sink then took the floor and...

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Company hires group to 'organize efforts" in region

Ky. Power initiates economic development program for eastern Kentucky;
  FRANKFORT, KY, May 2, 2013: Seeing an opportunity to enhance economic development in its service area, AEP-Kentucky Power, recently contracted with a consulting firm to help local...

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LMS groups tour nation's capitol

  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
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  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    LMS students visit the Capitol building
  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    ...at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    ...Visiting with FDR
  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    ...Korean War memorial
  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    ...At Monticello
  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    at the Jefferson memorial
  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    The Vietnam Wall...
  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    WW II veterans memorial
  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    ...at the White House
  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    ...Botanic Gardens
  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    I-Max theater
  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    ...National Law Enforcement Memorial
  • Louisa Middle Group tours Capitol
    Watching planes land at Gravelly Point.

    Please see our feature story by Catrina Vargo on the main page.

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