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    UPDATE: EARLY VOTING FOR MAY PRIMARY ELECTION STARTS TODAY!

    UPDATE: EARLY VOTING FOR MAY PRIMARY ELECTION STARTS TODAY!

    PRESTON ADDS ENDORSEMENT WITH ONE WEEK TO GO BEFORE 2022 PRIMARY

    PRESTON ADDS ENDORSEMENT WITH ONE WEEK TO GO BEFORE 2022 PRIMARY

    NOAH IN ‘GRAND FINALE’ DESPITE COVID-19; Mothers Day performance is best yet, judges say

    NOAH IN ‘GRAND FINALE’ DESPITE COVID-19; Mothers Day performance is best yet, judges say

    PRESTON HAS THE RIGHT PLAN FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY

    PRESTON HAS THE RIGHT PLAN FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IN “TOP 7” ON AI AT DISNEYLAND

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IN “TOP 7” ON AI AT DISNEYLAND

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN ARRESTED LATE FRIDAY NIGHT IN MARTIN COUNTY ON FIRST DEGREE RAPE CHARGES

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN ARRESTED LATE FRIDAY NIGHT IN MARTIN COUNTY ON FIRST DEGREE RAPE CHARGES

    MUSTANGS LOOSE IN LOUISA TODAY!

    MUSTANGS LOOSE IN LOUISA TODAY!

    LOUISA MAN INDICTED FOR CHILD INCEST ABUSE BY LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY THIS MONTH, ALSO INDICTED ON MORE SEVERE CHILD SEX INCEST ABUSE CHARGES IN BOYD COUNTY

    LOUISA MAN INDICTED FOR CHILD INCEST ABUSE BY LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY THIS MONTH, ALSO INDICTED ON MORE SEVERE CHILD SEX INCEST ABUSE CHARGES IN BOYD COUNTY

    LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY ISSUES INDICTMENTS INCLUDING RAPE, SODOMY, SEXUAL ABUSE AND INCEST WITH A MINOR

    LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY ISSUES INDICTMENTS INCLUDING RAPE, SODOMY, SEXUAL ABUSE AND INCEST WITH A MINOR

    RUNAWAY FUGITIVE CAPTURED AFTER POLICE CHASE IN LOUISA

    RUNAWAY FUGITIVE CAPTURED AFTER POLICE CHASE IN LOUISA

  • Sports
    SENIOR WILLIAM COPLEY WILL FISH FOR KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY THIS FALL

    SENIOR WILLIAM COPLEY WILL FISH FOR KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY THIS FALL

    PRESTON HOMERS AND DERIFIELD FINISHES PAINTSVILLE OFF TO CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON FOR DAWGS;  DISTRICT TOURNAMENT MONDAY AT BETSY LAYNE

    PRESTON HOMERS AND DERIFIELD FINISHES PAINTSVILLE OFF TO CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON FOR DAWGS; DISTRICT TOURNAMENT MONDAY AT BETSY LAYNE

    SOFTBALL DAWGS BOUNCE BACK WITH TWO QUALITY ROAD WINS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

    SOFTBALL DAWGS BOUNCE BACK WITH TWO QUALITY ROAD WINS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

    VOLLEYDAWG SENIOR WHITNEY MOORE INKS WITH UPIKE

    VOLLEYDAWG SENIOR WHITNEY MOORE INKS WITH UPIKE

    BRYCE BLEVINS FIRES ANOTHER NO-HITTER; DAWGS CLOSE OUT THE REGULAR SEASON TONIGHT AT PAINTSVILLE

    BRYCE BLEVINS FIRES ANOTHER NO-HITTER; DAWGS CLOSE OUT THE REGULAR SEASON TONIGHT AT PAINTSVILLE

    LAWRENCE CO. FOOTBALL PLAYER ALEX STRICKLAND SIGNS WITH UVA-WISE

    LAWRENCE CO. FOOTBALL PLAYER ALEX STRICKLAND SIGNS WITH UVA-WISE

    BLEVINS NO-HITS WHEELERSBURG AS DAWGS FINISH 4-0 ON THE WEEK

    BLEVINS NO-HITS WHEELERSBURG AS DAWGS FINISH 4-0 ON THE WEEK

    LAWRENCE CO. MERCIES ASHLAND IN FIVE INNINGS IN SOFTBALL ACTION

    LAWRENCE CO. MERCIES ASHLAND IN FIVE INNINGS IN SOFTBALL ACTION

    KENTUCKY DERBY LINEUP AND ODDS RELEASED AFTER DRAW

    KENTUCKY DERBY LINEUP AND ODDS RELEASED AFTER DRAW

  • Lifestyles
    “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” FINALE IN LOUISA…Was a blast!

    “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” FINALE IN LOUISA…Was a blast!

    JOHNSON COUNTY NATIVE IS AMONG TOPS AT UK OUT 0F 3,900: GROWING UP IN EASTERN KY. MOTIVATED HER CAREER IN MEDICAL FIELD

    JOHNSON COUNTY NATIVE IS AMONG TOPS AT UK OUT 0F 3,900: GROWING UP IN EASTERN KY. MOTIVATED HER CAREER IN MEDICAL FIELD

    LAST PROM FOR SENIORS 2022… PLENTY OF COOL KIDS DRESS UP

    LAST PROM FOR SENIORS 2022… PLENTY OF COOL KIDS DRESS UP

    MIKE ARMSTRONG KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LCHS SENIOR CLASS 2022 LUNCHEON

    MIKE ARMSTRONG KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LCHS SENIOR CLASS 2022 LUNCHEON

    MY DAY WITH… ”A RAY OF HOPE“

    MY DAY WITH… ”A RAY OF HOPE“

    LOUISA ROTARY LEARNS EL-HASA SHRINERS WILL BE PERFORMING FOR SEPTEMBERFEST PARADE THIS YEAR

    LOUISA ROTARY LEARNS EL-HASA SHRINERS WILL BE PERFORMING FOR SEPTEMBERFEST PARADE THIS YEAR

    ROTARY HASH AND BAHAMA MAMAS… IN APRIL!!!

    ROTARY HASH AND BAHAMA MAMAS… IN APRIL!!!

    Louisa Rotary attends Maundy Thursday…

    Louisa Rotary attends Maundy Thursday…

    TIME TO GET EGG-CITED! The Table’s Annual Community Egg Hunt

    TIME TO GET EGG-CITED! The Table’s Annual Community Egg Hunt

  • Courthouse
    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT NEWS: Deeds, marriages, and civil suits May 9 – 13

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT NEWS: Deeds, marriages, and civil suits May 9 – 13

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 9-13

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 9-13

    LOUISA MAN FACING SEVERAL CHARGES AFTER BRIEF BUT WILD SATURDAY NIGHT POLICE CHASE NEAR LOUISA CITY LIMITS

    LOUISA MAN FACING SEVERAL CHARGES AFTER BRIEF BUT WILD SATURDAY NIGHT POLICE CHASE NEAR LOUISA CITY LIMITS

    LOUISA COUNCIL HOLDS PAY RAISE OF CITY WORKERS TO 5%; CITY POOL TO OPEN MAY 28

    LOUISA COUNCIL HOLDS PAY RAISE OF CITY WORKERS TO 5%; CITY POOL TO OPEN MAY 28

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 2-6

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 2-6

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting May 10, 2022–7:00pm

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting May 10, 2022–7:00pm

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 2-6

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 2-6

    LOUISA GIRL MISSING, BE ON ALERT IF YOU SEE HER

    LOUISA GIRL MISSING, BE ON ALERT IF YOU SEE HER

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN ARRESTED AFTER BEING FOUND WITH METH, WEED, PILLS, STOLEN HANDGUN, FRAUDULENT EBT CARDS 

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN ARRESTED AFTER BEING FOUND WITH METH, WEED, PILLS, STOLEN HANDGUN, FRAUDULENT EBT CARDS 

  • Recollections
    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The old ‘KY Normal College’ 

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The old ‘KY Normal College’ 

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: The Medal of Honor

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: The Medal of Honor

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: A Tribute to Mom! 

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: A Tribute to Mom! 

    ‘INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional’ — The Big Number 3

    ‘INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional’ — The Big Number 3

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The quiet times

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The quiet times

    INBOUND FOR LANDING; BIG SANDY REGIONAL AIRPORT…”IM A LONG WAY FROM WOLF CREEK

    INBOUND FOR LANDING; BIG SANDY REGIONAL AIRPORT…”IM A LONG WAY FROM WOLF CREEK

    CSX COSMETICALLY RESTORES RARE C30-7 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FOR KENTUCKY STEAM HERITAGE

    CSX COSMETICALLY RESTORES RARE C30-7 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FOR KENTUCKY STEAM HERITAGE

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA;  Life’s memories: High School

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA; Life’s memories: High School

    INBOUND FOR LANDING, BIG SANDY REGIONAL AIRPORT: I Left Too Soon!

    INBOUND FOR LANDING, BIG SANDY REGIONAL AIRPORT: I Left Too Soon!

  • Obituaries
    Eulanda Blanche Branham, 96, of Fort Gay, WV

    Eulanda Blanche Branham, 96, of Fort Gay, WV

    William H. Chafin, 76, of Louisa, KY

    William H. Chafin, 76, of Louisa, KY

    James Fredrick Fraley, Sr., 72, of Fort Gay, WV

    James Fredrick Fraley, Sr., 72, of Fort Gay, WV

    Raymond “Bo” Hurley, Jr., 68, of Fort Gay, WV

    Raymond “Bo” Hurley, Jr., 68, of Fort Gay, WV

    James Robert Isaac, 60, of Louisa, KY

    James Robert Isaac, 60, of Louisa, KY

    Patrick N. Cyrus, 76, of Prichard, WV

    Patrick N. Cyrus, 76, of Prichard, WV

    Vira L. Hayes, age 80, Republic, Missouri

    Vira L. Hayes, age 80, Republic, Missouri

    Betty (Kitts) Thompson, 76, of Louisa, KY

    Betty (Kitts) Thompson, 76, of Louisa, KY

    Jackie McGranahan, 60, of Louisa, KY

    Jackie McGranahan, 60, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    PIKE COUNTY COUPLE ARRESTED FOR METH TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING ANONYMOUS TIP THROUGH KENTUCKY STATE POLICE COMPUTER APP 

    PIKE COUNTY COUPLE ARRESTED FOR METH TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING ANONYMOUS TIP THROUGH KENTUCKY STATE POLICE COMPUTER APP 

    FLOYD CO. WOMAN IS ACCUSED OF SLASHING A MAN’S THROAT  FROM ‘EAR TO EAR’

    FLOYD CO. WOMAN IS ACCUSED OF SLASHING A MAN’S THROAT  FROM ‘EAR TO EAR’

    CLARIFICATIONS ON NOAH THOMPSON HOMECOMING; LAZER GETS TO INTERVIEW NOAH

    CLARIFICATIONS ON NOAH THOMPSON HOMECOMING; LAZER GETS TO INTERVIEW NOAH

    WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT ARRESTS PAIR  WHO HAVE HEROIN RELATED RECORDS

    WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT ARRESTS PAIR  WHO HAVE HEROIN RELATED RECORDS

    NOAH THOMPSON COMING TO LOUISA PARADE AND HIS FREE CONCERT FOR ALL….

    NOAH THOMPSON COMING TO LOUISA PARADE AND HIS FREE CONCERT FOR ALL….

    ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT UNDERWAY ON US 23 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT UNDERWAY ON US 23 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON WILL BE COMPETING FOR A SPOT ON THE TOP FIVE ON AMERICAN IDOL TONIGHT!

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON WILL BE COMPETING FOR A SPOT ON THE TOP FIVE ON AMERICAN IDOL TONIGHT!

    MARTIN COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORTS 73 TRUE BILLS DURING TERM, FOUR LATEST HANDED DOWN

    MARTIN COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORTS 73 TRUE BILLS DURING TERM, FOUR LATEST HANDED DOWN

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE SEARCHES FOR MISSING KNOTT COUNTY JUVENILE

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE SEARCHES FOR MISSING KNOTT COUNTY JUVENILE

  • Announcements
    PARKER B’z GRAND OPENING IS SATURDAY MAY 14TH; DELIVERY IN FT. GAY-LOUISA AVAILABLE

    PARKER B’z GRAND OPENING IS SATURDAY MAY 14TH; DELIVERY IN FT. GAY-LOUISA AVAILABLE

    FLOYD, JOHNSON, KNOTT, LAWRENCE, LETCHER, MARTIN, AND PIKE COUNTIES GETTING ‘STRIPED’

    FLOYD, JOHNSON, KNOTT, LAWRENCE, LETCHER, MARTIN, AND PIKE COUNTIES GETTING ‘STRIPED’

    DAYTIME CLOSURES FOR SOIL NAIL PROJECT SCHEDULED TO START FRIDAY, MAY 6, ON KY 2038 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    DAYTIME CLOSURES FOR SOIL NAIL PROJECT SCHEDULED TO START FRIDAY, MAY 6, ON KY 2038 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    SWAP MEET AND CRUISE IN COMING MAY 21

    SWAP MEET AND CRUISE IN COMING MAY 21

    GRUDGE MATCH WITH WAYNE DEPUTIES WRESTLING THUGS FOR CHARITY MAY 20!

    GRUDGE MATCH WITH WAYNE DEPUTIES WRESTLING THUGS FOR CHARITY MAY 20!

     Lawrence County School Registration 2022-23

     Lawrence County School Registration 2022-23

    WATCH PARTY WITH NOAH SET FOR SUNDAY APRIL 24!

    WATCH PARTY WITH NOAH SET FOR SUNDAY APRIL 24!

    ONE DAY ROTARY EVENT TOMORROW AT EXTENSION OFFICE PAVILION!

    ONE DAY ROTARY EVENT TOMORROW AT EXTENSION OFFICE PAVILION!

    EASTER EGG HUNT AT WILDERNESS PARK APRIL 16

    EASTER EGG HUNT AT WILDERNESS PARK APRIL 16

  • Editorials/Letters
    PELFREY, LIBRARY BOARD VOTE TO RAISE SALARIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES ON EVE OF JULY 1ST CHANGES IN LAW; STILL NO ANSWER TO “WHERE’S THE MONEY?”

    PELFREY, LIBRARY BOARD VOTE TO RAISE SALARIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES ON EVE OF JULY 1ST CHANGES IN LAW; STILL NO ANSWER TO “WHERE’S THE MONEY?”

    PHARMACISTS UP AGAINST BENEFIT MANAGERS IN COST OF MEDICINE  BATTLE

    PHARMACISTS UP AGAINST BENEFIT MANAGERS IN COST OF MEDICINE BATTLE

    LIBRARY BATTLE RAGES ON: WILL PELPHREY SUE FISCAL COURT FOR ALL COUNTY’S RECORDS

    LIBRARY BATTLE RAGES ON: WILL PELPHREY SUE FISCAL COURT FOR ALL COUNTY’S RECORDS

    HELPING IMMIGRANTS IN NEED WILL BENEFIT KENTUCKY IN THE BATTLE FOR A BETTER WORKFORCE

    HELPING IMMIGRANTS IN NEED WILL BENEFIT KENTUCKY IN THE BATTLE FOR A BETTER WORKFORCE

    WHERE’S THE MONEY? LIBRARY CHIEF REFUSES INFORMATION ON FUNDS

    WHERE’S THE MONEY? LIBRARY CHIEF REFUSES INFORMATION ON FUNDS

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Finding hope and life before death 

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Finding hope and life before death 

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE  Week 15   

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Week 15  

    BESHEAR ANNOUNCES LINE ITEM VETOES IN STATE BUDGET, BUT SAYS LAWMAKERS BUILD ON ECONOMIC MOMENTUM WITH THEIR VERSION

    BESHEAR ANNOUNCES LINE ITEM VETOES IN STATE BUDGET, BUT SAYS LAWMAKERS BUILD ON ECONOMIC MOMENTUM WITH THEIR VERSION

    Crypto has a climate problem

    Crypto has a climate problem

  • News
    UPDATE: EARLY VOTING FOR MAY PRIMARY ELECTION STARTS TODAY!

    UPDATE: EARLY VOTING FOR MAY PRIMARY ELECTION STARTS TODAY!

    PRESTON ADDS ENDORSEMENT WITH ONE WEEK TO GO BEFORE 2022 PRIMARY

    PRESTON ADDS ENDORSEMENT WITH ONE WEEK TO GO BEFORE 2022 PRIMARY

    NOAH IN ‘GRAND FINALE’ DESPITE COVID-19; Mothers Day performance is best yet, judges say

    NOAH IN ‘GRAND FINALE’ DESPITE COVID-19; Mothers Day performance is best yet, judges say

    PRESTON HAS THE RIGHT PLAN FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY

    PRESTON HAS THE RIGHT PLAN FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IN “TOP 7” ON AI AT DISNEYLAND

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IN “TOP 7” ON AI AT DISNEYLAND

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN ARRESTED LATE FRIDAY NIGHT IN MARTIN COUNTY ON FIRST DEGREE RAPE CHARGES

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN ARRESTED LATE FRIDAY NIGHT IN MARTIN COUNTY ON FIRST DEGREE RAPE CHARGES

    MUSTANGS LOOSE IN LOUISA TODAY!

    MUSTANGS LOOSE IN LOUISA TODAY!

    LOUISA MAN INDICTED FOR CHILD INCEST ABUSE BY LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY THIS MONTH, ALSO INDICTED ON MORE SEVERE CHILD SEX INCEST ABUSE CHARGES IN BOYD COUNTY

    LOUISA MAN INDICTED FOR CHILD INCEST ABUSE BY LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY THIS MONTH, ALSO INDICTED ON MORE SEVERE CHILD SEX INCEST ABUSE CHARGES IN BOYD COUNTY

    LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY ISSUES INDICTMENTS INCLUDING RAPE, SODOMY, SEXUAL ABUSE AND INCEST WITH A MINOR

    LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY ISSUES INDICTMENTS INCLUDING RAPE, SODOMY, SEXUAL ABUSE AND INCEST WITH A MINOR

    RUNAWAY FUGITIVE CAPTURED AFTER POLICE CHASE IN LOUISA

    RUNAWAY FUGITIVE CAPTURED AFTER POLICE CHASE IN LOUISA

  • Sports
    SENIOR WILLIAM COPLEY WILL FISH FOR KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY THIS FALL

    SENIOR WILLIAM COPLEY WILL FISH FOR KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY THIS FALL

    PRESTON HOMERS AND DERIFIELD FINISHES PAINTSVILLE OFF TO CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON FOR DAWGS;  DISTRICT TOURNAMENT MONDAY AT BETSY LAYNE

    PRESTON HOMERS AND DERIFIELD FINISHES PAINTSVILLE OFF TO CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON FOR DAWGS; DISTRICT TOURNAMENT MONDAY AT BETSY LAYNE

    SOFTBALL DAWGS BOUNCE BACK WITH TWO QUALITY ROAD WINS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

    SOFTBALL DAWGS BOUNCE BACK WITH TWO QUALITY ROAD WINS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

    VOLLEYDAWG SENIOR WHITNEY MOORE INKS WITH UPIKE

    VOLLEYDAWG SENIOR WHITNEY MOORE INKS WITH UPIKE

    BRYCE BLEVINS FIRES ANOTHER NO-HITTER; DAWGS CLOSE OUT THE REGULAR SEASON TONIGHT AT PAINTSVILLE

    BRYCE BLEVINS FIRES ANOTHER NO-HITTER; DAWGS CLOSE OUT THE REGULAR SEASON TONIGHT AT PAINTSVILLE

    LAWRENCE CO. FOOTBALL PLAYER ALEX STRICKLAND SIGNS WITH UVA-WISE

    LAWRENCE CO. FOOTBALL PLAYER ALEX STRICKLAND SIGNS WITH UVA-WISE

    BLEVINS NO-HITS WHEELERSBURG AS DAWGS FINISH 4-0 ON THE WEEK

    BLEVINS NO-HITS WHEELERSBURG AS DAWGS FINISH 4-0 ON THE WEEK

    LAWRENCE CO. MERCIES ASHLAND IN FIVE INNINGS IN SOFTBALL ACTION

    LAWRENCE CO. MERCIES ASHLAND IN FIVE INNINGS IN SOFTBALL ACTION

    KENTUCKY DERBY LINEUP AND ODDS RELEASED AFTER DRAW

    KENTUCKY DERBY LINEUP AND ODDS RELEASED AFTER DRAW

  • Lifestyles
    “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” FINALE IN LOUISA…Was a blast!

    “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” FINALE IN LOUISA…Was a blast!

    JOHNSON COUNTY NATIVE IS AMONG TOPS AT UK OUT 0F 3,900: GROWING UP IN EASTERN KY. MOTIVATED HER CAREER IN MEDICAL FIELD

    JOHNSON COUNTY NATIVE IS AMONG TOPS AT UK OUT 0F 3,900: GROWING UP IN EASTERN KY. MOTIVATED HER CAREER IN MEDICAL FIELD

    LAST PROM FOR SENIORS 2022… PLENTY OF COOL KIDS DRESS UP

    LAST PROM FOR SENIORS 2022… PLENTY OF COOL KIDS DRESS UP

    MIKE ARMSTRONG KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LCHS SENIOR CLASS 2022 LUNCHEON

    MIKE ARMSTRONG KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LCHS SENIOR CLASS 2022 LUNCHEON

    MY DAY WITH… ”A RAY OF HOPE“

    MY DAY WITH… ”A RAY OF HOPE“

    LOUISA ROTARY LEARNS EL-HASA SHRINERS WILL BE PERFORMING FOR SEPTEMBERFEST PARADE THIS YEAR

    LOUISA ROTARY LEARNS EL-HASA SHRINERS WILL BE PERFORMING FOR SEPTEMBERFEST PARADE THIS YEAR

    ROTARY HASH AND BAHAMA MAMAS… IN APRIL!!!

    ROTARY HASH AND BAHAMA MAMAS… IN APRIL!!!

    Louisa Rotary attends Maundy Thursday…

    Louisa Rotary attends Maundy Thursday…

    TIME TO GET EGG-CITED! The Table’s Annual Community Egg Hunt

    TIME TO GET EGG-CITED! The Table’s Annual Community Egg Hunt

  • Courthouse
    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT NEWS: Deeds, marriages, and civil suits May 9 – 13

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT NEWS: Deeds, marriages, and civil suits May 9 – 13

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 9-13

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 9-13

    LOUISA MAN FACING SEVERAL CHARGES AFTER BRIEF BUT WILD SATURDAY NIGHT POLICE CHASE NEAR LOUISA CITY LIMITS

    LOUISA MAN FACING SEVERAL CHARGES AFTER BRIEF BUT WILD SATURDAY NIGHT POLICE CHASE NEAR LOUISA CITY LIMITS

    LOUISA COUNCIL HOLDS PAY RAISE OF CITY WORKERS TO 5%; CITY POOL TO OPEN MAY 28

    LOUISA COUNCIL HOLDS PAY RAISE OF CITY WORKERS TO 5%; CITY POOL TO OPEN MAY 28

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 2-6

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 2-6

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting May 10, 2022–7:00pm

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting May 10, 2022–7:00pm

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 2-6

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 2-6

    LOUISA GIRL MISSING, BE ON ALERT IF YOU SEE HER

    LOUISA GIRL MISSING, BE ON ALERT IF YOU SEE HER

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN ARRESTED AFTER BEING FOUND WITH METH, WEED, PILLS, STOLEN HANDGUN, FRAUDULENT EBT CARDS 

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN ARRESTED AFTER BEING FOUND WITH METH, WEED, PILLS, STOLEN HANDGUN, FRAUDULENT EBT CARDS 

  • Recollections
    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The old ‘KY Normal College’ 

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The old ‘KY Normal College’ 

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: The Medal of Honor

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: The Medal of Honor

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: A Tribute to Mom! 

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: A Tribute to Mom! 

    ‘INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional’ — The Big Number 3

    ‘INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional’ — The Big Number 3

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The quiet times

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The quiet times

    INBOUND FOR LANDING; BIG SANDY REGIONAL AIRPORT…”IM A LONG WAY FROM WOLF CREEK

    INBOUND FOR LANDING; BIG SANDY REGIONAL AIRPORT…”IM A LONG WAY FROM WOLF CREEK

    CSX COSMETICALLY RESTORES RARE C30-7 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FOR KENTUCKY STEAM HERITAGE

    CSX COSMETICALLY RESTORES RARE C30-7 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FOR KENTUCKY STEAM HERITAGE

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA;  Life’s memories: High School

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA; Life’s memories: High School

    INBOUND FOR LANDING, BIG SANDY REGIONAL AIRPORT: I Left Too Soon!

    INBOUND FOR LANDING, BIG SANDY REGIONAL AIRPORT: I Left Too Soon!

  • Obituaries
    Eulanda Blanche Branham, 96, of Fort Gay, WV

    Eulanda Blanche Branham, 96, of Fort Gay, WV

    William H. Chafin, 76, of Louisa, KY

    William H. Chafin, 76, of Louisa, KY

    James Fredrick Fraley, Sr., 72, of Fort Gay, WV

    James Fredrick Fraley, Sr., 72, of Fort Gay, WV

    Raymond “Bo” Hurley, Jr., 68, of Fort Gay, WV

    Raymond “Bo” Hurley, Jr., 68, of Fort Gay, WV

    James Robert Isaac, 60, of Louisa, KY

    James Robert Isaac, 60, of Louisa, KY

    Patrick N. Cyrus, 76, of Prichard, WV

    Patrick N. Cyrus, 76, of Prichard, WV

    Vira L. Hayes, age 80, Republic, Missouri

    Vira L. Hayes, age 80, Republic, Missouri

    Betty (Kitts) Thompson, 76, of Louisa, KY

    Betty (Kitts) Thompson, 76, of Louisa, KY

    Jackie McGranahan, 60, of Louisa, KY

    Jackie McGranahan, 60, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    PIKE COUNTY COUPLE ARRESTED FOR METH TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING ANONYMOUS TIP THROUGH KENTUCKY STATE POLICE COMPUTER APP 

    PIKE COUNTY COUPLE ARRESTED FOR METH TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING ANONYMOUS TIP THROUGH KENTUCKY STATE POLICE COMPUTER APP 

    FLOYD CO. WOMAN IS ACCUSED OF SLASHING A MAN’S THROAT  FROM ‘EAR TO EAR’

    FLOYD CO. WOMAN IS ACCUSED OF SLASHING A MAN’S THROAT  FROM ‘EAR TO EAR’

    CLARIFICATIONS ON NOAH THOMPSON HOMECOMING; LAZER GETS TO INTERVIEW NOAH

    CLARIFICATIONS ON NOAH THOMPSON HOMECOMING; LAZER GETS TO INTERVIEW NOAH

    WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT ARRESTS PAIR  WHO HAVE HEROIN RELATED RECORDS

    WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT ARRESTS PAIR  WHO HAVE HEROIN RELATED RECORDS

    NOAH THOMPSON COMING TO LOUISA PARADE AND HIS FREE CONCERT FOR ALL….

    NOAH THOMPSON COMING TO LOUISA PARADE AND HIS FREE CONCERT FOR ALL….

    ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT UNDERWAY ON US 23 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT UNDERWAY ON US 23 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON WILL BE COMPETING FOR A SPOT ON THE TOP FIVE ON AMERICAN IDOL TONIGHT!

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON WILL BE COMPETING FOR A SPOT ON THE TOP FIVE ON AMERICAN IDOL TONIGHT!

    MARTIN COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORTS 73 TRUE BILLS DURING TERM, FOUR LATEST HANDED DOWN

    MARTIN COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORTS 73 TRUE BILLS DURING TERM, FOUR LATEST HANDED DOWN

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE SEARCHES FOR MISSING KNOTT COUNTY JUVENILE

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE SEARCHES FOR MISSING KNOTT COUNTY JUVENILE

  • Announcements
    PARKER B’z GRAND OPENING IS SATURDAY MAY 14TH; DELIVERY IN FT. GAY-LOUISA AVAILABLE

    PARKER B’z GRAND OPENING IS SATURDAY MAY 14TH; DELIVERY IN FT. GAY-LOUISA AVAILABLE

    FLOYD, JOHNSON, KNOTT, LAWRENCE, LETCHER, MARTIN, AND PIKE COUNTIES GETTING ‘STRIPED’

    FLOYD, JOHNSON, KNOTT, LAWRENCE, LETCHER, MARTIN, AND PIKE COUNTIES GETTING ‘STRIPED’

    DAYTIME CLOSURES FOR SOIL NAIL PROJECT SCHEDULED TO START FRIDAY, MAY 6, ON KY 2038 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

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GLENN MOLLETTE THIS WEEK – Life is Positioning

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Life is Positioning

 

By Glenn Mollette

Good fishing requires positioning. Baiting your hook and dropping it in a place where there are fish is a start to successful fishing.

A salesman needs prospects and attitude. One shoe salesman was sent to Africa and called home crying, “Get me out of here! Nobody wears shoes!” Another salesman was sent and called back saying, “Send me every pair of shoes in the warehouse. I’ve never seen so many prospects!”

Selling requires having a product that people either need or very much want. People don’t need candy but they want candy so they buy it. People don’t really want to spend money on insurance but they need it. Sell what people want or need and you will sell.

Obtaining a certain job requires positioning. Becoming a schoolteacher requires college, teacher education, supervision and certification. You have to work hard and position yourself for potential opportunities.

A young man wants to be lucky in dating and maybe marriage. Yet, he may refuse to change his lifestyle. He doesn’t want to hold down a job, refuses to lose twenty pounds and is rude and inconsiderate. Thus, he refuses to try to position himself for potential dating prospects.

Every facet of life requires positioning. Positioning yourself for stability, success, or a major change always requires lots of time, training, sacrifice and commitment. Nothing is guaranteed, but with positioning comes potential.

Retiring at 65 most likely requires sacrifice the 30 years prior. It doesn’t always require 30 years. A friend of mine was flat broke at 50. He rented an old abandoned hamburger stand with an option to buy. He and his wife cleaned it up and worked it hard for sixteen years. They made the best food in town and averaged pocketing over $300,000 a year. They were able to retire. He knew at the age of 50 that he had to position himself if he had any chance of truly retiring.

Where do you want to be and what do you want five or ten years from now? Start positioning yourself today and in a few years it just might work. However, it never comes with a snap of the finger. A garden is produced from preparing the soil, planting, cultivating and tending to the field. In time, you will reap some kind of a harvest if you don’t quit.

A lot of counties across America are hurting economically. People have left and nobody seems to be coming back to take over. The future of depressed areas begins today and it will probably take years to position these areas for economic stability. We all want it now, but we have to start today with hopes for tomorrow.

America needs to recuperate. We have debt to pay. We have an infrastructure to rebuild. There are millions of jobs that we must recapture and bring home. We have a military to strengthen and healthcare challenges. We can get to where we need to be. Getting there will take hard work and positioning ourselves to be where we need to be to accomplish what we want to do.

Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states. Enjoy Books By Glenn Mollette at Amazon.com

This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source.

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