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    PEACH ORCHARD FIGHT LEAVES ONE DEAD, ONE ARRESTED

    PEACH ORCHARD FIGHT LEAVES ONE DEAD, ONE ARRESTED

    LAWRENCE CO. KY. INDICTMENTS INCLUDE CHILD ABUSE, GRAND THEFT, AND DRUGS

    LAWRENCE CO. KY. INDICTMENTS INCLUDE CHILD ABUSE, GRAND THEFT, AND DRUGS

    NOAH IS A BLAST AT SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR; GAINING EVEN MORE FANS

    NOAH IS A BLAST AT SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR; GAINING EVEN MORE FANS

    SHERIFF’S HIGH SPEED CHASE IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE AND 4 ARRESTS

    SHERIFF’S HIGH SPEED CHASE IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE AND 4 ARRESTS

    LIBRARY TAX RATES LOWERED BY .01% TO ADOPT COMPENSATING RATE

    LIBRARY TAX RATES LOWERED BY .01% TO ADOPT COMPENSATING RATE

    BODY OF MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN IS DISCOVERED, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DETERMINED

    BODY OF MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN IS DISCOVERED, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DETERMINED

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    ‘KENTUCKY STRONG’ FROM ELIAS REYNOLDS SMACKS HERALD LEADER CARTOONIST JOEL PETT

    ‘KENTUCKY STRONG’ FROM ELIAS REYNOLDS SMACKS HERALD LEADER CARTOONIST JOEL PETT

    SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO HELP FIND MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN

    SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO HELP FIND MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN

    GUSSLER MISSING AT BLAINE, FAMILY REACHES OUT FOR HELP

    GUSSLER MISSING AT BLAINE, FAMILY REACHES OUT FOR HELP

  • Sports
    MEET THE DAWGS ‘NACHO NIGHT’ FOR LC VOLLEYBALL SET FOR TONITE

    MEET THE DAWGS ‘NACHO NIGHT’ FOR LC VOLLEYBALL SET FOR TONITE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEFEATS BELFRY 30-6 IN DOMINATING PERFORMANCE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEFEATS BELFRY 30-6 IN DOMINATING PERFORMANCE

    Eagle Ridge needs you to donate old range balls to golf course

    Eagle Ridge needs you to donate old range balls to golf course

    Lawrence County Fair, themed “200 years of Unbridled Spirt” has great success!

    Lawrence County Fair, themed “200 years of Unbridled Spirt” has great success!

    LCHS GIRLS HOLDING CHEERLEADING CAMP FOR YOUTH

    LCHS GIRLS HOLDING CHEERLEADING CAMP FOR YOUTH

    LAWRENCE CO. 11U BRINGS HOME CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    LAWRENCE CO. 11U BRINGS HOME CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    FOOTBALL DAWGS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TOUGH ROAD SLATE AWAITS WITH FIVE OUT OF SIX TO START THE SEASON

    FOOTBALL DAWGS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TOUGH ROAD SLATE AWAITS WITH FIVE OUT OF SIX TO START THE SEASON

    LAWRENCE CO. 7U WINS CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    LAWRENCE CO. 7U WINS CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    FIFTH ANNUAL  LAWRENCE COUNTY KY FAIR HORSE SHOW  JULY 29, 2022, FRIDAY @ 7PM!   $3000 IN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

    FIFTH ANNUAL LAWRENCE COUNTY KY FAIR HORSE SHOW JULY 29, 2022, FRIDAY @ 7PM! $3000 IN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

  • Lifestyles
    SEPTEMBERFEST 2022:  Friday night will showcase Bobby Cyrus and wife Teddy, Larry Cordle, Noah Thompson and headliner Ricky Skaggs

    SEPTEMBERFEST 2022: Friday night will showcase Bobby Cyrus and wife Teddy, Larry Cordle, Noah Thompson and headliner Ricky Skaggs

    LAWRENCE CO., KY.  FARMERS MARKET DRAWS THEM IN

    LAWRENCE CO., KY. FARMERS MARKET DRAWS THEM IN

    ROTARY DISTRICT #6740 GOVERNOR GUEST SPEAKER…SEEMA SACHDEVA: We will deliver relief for flood victims next week…

    ROTARY DISTRICT #6740 GOVERNOR GUEST SPEAKER…SEEMA SACHDEVA: We will deliver relief for flood victims next week…

    LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH ‘FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK’ TO HELP FEED LAWRENCE COUNTIANS

    LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH ‘FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK’ TO HELP FEED LAWRENCE COUNTIANS

    SAFE HARBOR LOBSTER FEST CELEBRATING 15TH YEAR SERVING FIVCO AREA

    SAFE HARBOR LOBSTER FEST CELEBRATING 15TH YEAR SERVING FIVCO AREA

    LOUISA ROTARY AUCTION BEGINS TODAY ONLINE!

    LOUISA ROTARY AUCTION BEGINS TODAY ONLINE!

    FAIR PAGEANT IS LARGEST EVER, ELLA FITZPATRICK CROWNED MISS LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR

    FAIR PAGEANT IS LARGEST EVER, ELLA FITZPATRICK CROWNED MISS LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR

    ROTARY WELCOMES SKYLAR WEST…TRMC MARKETING MANAGER; DAVID MCKENZIE ,SR. GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    ROTARY WELCOMES SKYLAR WEST…TRMC MARKETING MANAGER; DAVID MCKENZIE ,SR. GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    NOAH THOMPSON SPECIAL GUEST AT TOURISM MEETING…BOARD HAS $45,092 ON HAND ACCORDING TO LAST REPORT

    NOAH THOMPSON SPECIAL GUEST AT TOURISM MEETING…BOARD HAS $45,092 ON HAND ACCORDING TO LAST REPORT

  • Courthouse
    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8-12

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8-12

    Lawrence County, Ky. Civil Cases, Deeds, and Marriages for the week of August 8-12

    Lawrence County, Ky. Civil Cases, Deeds, and Marriages for the week of August 8-12

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL DONATES $2500 TO LC SEPTEMBERFEST…First Time Ever!

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL DONATES $2500 TO LC SEPTEMBERFEST…First Time Ever!

    SHERIFF RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS FROM STRING OF BREAK-INS AT BLAINE

    SHERIFF RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS FROM STRING OF BREAK-INS AT BLAINE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 26-AUGUST 5, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of August 1- 5

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of August 1- 5

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds, and Marriages

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds, and Marriages

    MURDER, INCEST, DRUGS FILL LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25-29

    MURDER, INCEST, DRUGS FILL LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25-29

  • Top Recollections
    BIG SANDY AIRPORT HANDLES PRESSURE OF COPTER AFTER COPTER REFUELING DURING FLOOD

    BIG SANDY AIRPORT HANDLES PRESSURE OF COPTER AFTER COPTER REFUELING DURING FLOOD

    Fort Gay Community and Historical Appreciation offers photo of historic home

    Fort Gay Community and Historical Appreciation offers photo of historic home

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: My longest trip

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: My longest trip

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: First Flights

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: First Flights

    RUTH KELLY: REQUIEM FOR A SMALL TOWN 

    RUTH KELLY: REQUIEM FOR A SMALL TOWN 

    FIRST ANNUAL ‘BRIDGE DAY WALK’ IN LOUISA, KY AND FORT GAY, WV.

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: Airport Road

    ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!! Pop up activity plan! Celebration of Louisa-Fort Gay bridge TODAY!

    ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!! Pop up activity plan! Celebration of Louisa-Fort Gay bridge TODAY!

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional Airport: Aviation Technology

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional Airport: Aviation Technology

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

  • Obituaries
    Linda Lee Thompson, 74, of Fort Gay, WV

    Linda Lee Thompson, 74, of Fort Gay, WV

    Glenda Runyon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Glenda Runyon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Elmo Cantrell, 83, of Martha, KY

    Elmo Cantrell, 83, of Martha, KY

    Robert Chapman Chiarenzelli, 41, of Huntington, WV

    Robert Chapman Chiarenzelli, 41, of Huntington, WV

    Joel Preston Thacker, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Joel Preston Thacker, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Glen Gray, 61, of Louisa, KY

    Glen Gray, 61, of Louisa, KY

    Paul Anthony Vititoe, 35, of Shelby, NC., formerly of Louisa

    Paul Anthony Vititoe, 35, of Shelby, NC., formerly of Louisa

    John Douglas “Petey” Peters, 60 of Huntington, WV,

    John Douglas “Petey” Peters, 60 of Huntington, WV,

    Karen Scarberry, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Karen Scarberry, 63, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    MISSING 12 YEAR-OLD FOUND DECEASED, DAD SHOOTS SELF IN VAN LEAR

    MISSING 12 YEAR-OLD FOUND DECEASED, DAD SHOOTS SELF IN VAN LEAR

    BOYLE CO. MAN CHARGED WITH 20 CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    BOYLE CO. MAN CHARGED WITH 20 CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    GOVERNOR UPDATES KENTUCKIANS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT, NEW FEMA PROGRAMS, FATALITIES FROM FLOODING

    GOVERNOR UPDATES KENTUCKIANS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT, NEW FEMA PROGRAMS, FATALITIES FROM FLOODING

    GOV. AND MRS. BESHEAR TO VISIT EASTERN KENTUCKY WITH PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY;  SET TO MAKE REMARKS AT LOST CREEK, KY ITENERARY SAYS

    GOV. AND MRS. BESHEAR TO VISIT EASTERN KENTUCKY WITH PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY; SET TO MAKE REMARKS AT LOST CREEK, KY ITENERARY SAYS

    14-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS AND KILLS MAN IN WAYNE COUNTY

    14-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS AND KILLS MAN IN WAYNE COUNTY

    BIDEN HEADING TO EASTERN KENTUCKY TO SEE FLOOD DAMAGE, MEET FAMILIES

    BIDEN HEADING TO EASTERN KENTUCKY TO SEE FLOOD DAMAGE, MEET FAMILIES

    WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE FINDS TRANSGENDER SURGERIES MUST BE COVERED BY MEDICAID

    WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE FINDS TRANSGENDER SURGERIES MUST BE COVERED BY MEDICAID

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE: Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE: Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

    Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open, Governor says

    Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open, Governor says

  • Announcements
    CITY OF LOUISA ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN TRAFFIC FLOW

    CITY OF LOUISA ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN TRAFFIC FLOW

    “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign Aug. 17 to Sept. 5.  in Louisa

    “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign Aug. 17 to Sept. 5. in Louisa

    PIPE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD TEMPORARILY

    PIPE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD TEMPORARILY

    KY. POWER’S ‘POWER UP THE PANTRY’ FOOD DRIVE

    KY. POWER’S ‘POWER UP THE PANTRY’ FOOD DRIVE

    LOUISA’S NEWEST BUSINESS 123 CAFE HAS GRAND OPENING

    LOUISA’S NEWEST BUSINESS 123 CAFE HAS GRAND OPENING

    Louisa City Council  Regular Meeting  Aug 09, 2022–7:00pm AGENDA

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting Aug 09, 2022–7:00pm AGENDA

    Kentucky Power FINAL Storm Update  Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.

    Kentucky Power FINAL Storm Update Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.

    Liberty Energy Donates $50,000 to Support Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    Liberty Energy Donates $50,000 to Support Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    ANIMAL SHELTER IS FULL, NO PLACE TO TAKE STRAYS AT PRESENT TIME!

    ANIMAL SHELTER IS FULL, NO PLACE TO TAKE STRAYS AT PRESENT TIME!

  • Editorials/Letters
    FEMA CRITICIZED FOR BEING TOO STINGY WITH FLOOD RELIEF

    FEMA CRITICIZED FOR BEING TOO STINGY WITH FLOOD RELIEF

    NOTED MINE SAFETY EXPERT SAYS FLOODING MADE WORSE BY STRIP MINING

    NOTED MINE SAFETY EXPERT SAYS FLOODING MADE WORSE BY STRIP MINING

    ADAMS DELIVERS FANCY FARM PICNIC REMARKS:  Secretary of State Pokes Democrats, Warns Republicans   

    ADAMS DELIVERS FANCY FARM PICNIC REMARKS: Secretary of State Pokes Democrats, Warns Republicans  

    MARTIN COUNTY SUPT. SAYS HE WAS TRYING TO BE A ‘GOOD NEIGHBOR’ LOANING 2 BUSES TO FAIR BOARD

    MARTIN COUNTY SUPT. SAYS HE WAS TRYING TO BE A ‘GOOD NEIGHBOR’ LOANING 2 BUSES TO FAIR BOARD

    PRESTON WRITES PEACEMAKING MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC AFTER FACEBOOK FIASCO

    PRESTON WRITES PEACEMAKING MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC AFTER FACEBOOK FIASCO

    FAIR BOARD CHAIRMAN RESPONDS TO  COMMENTS ON MARTIN COUNTY BUSSES

    FAIR BOARD CHAIRMAN RESPONDS TO COMMENTS ON MARTIN COUNTY BUSSES

    BOARD CHAIRMAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT MARTIN COUNTY BUSSES AT FAIR

    BOARD CHAIRMAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT MARTIN COUNTY BUSSES AT FAIR

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Losing everything, what or who is important? 

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Losing everything, what or who is important? 

    THELEVISALAZER.COM IS PAVING THE WAY FOR GROWING MOVE TO ‘ONLINE ONLY’ JOURNALISM

    THELEVISALAZER.COM IS PAVING THE WAY FOR GROWING MOVE TO ‘ONLINE ONLY’ JOURNALISM

  • News
    PEACH ORCHARD FIGHT LEAVES ONE DEAD, ONE ARRESTED

    PEACH ORCHARD FIGHT LEAVES ONE DEAD, ONE ARRESTED

    LAWRENCE CO. KY. INDICTMENTS INCLUDE CHILD ABUSE, GRAND THEFT, AND DRUGS

    LAWRENCE CO. KY. INDICTMENTS INCLUDE CHILD ABUSE, GRAND THEFT, AND DRUGS

    NOAH IS A BLAST AT SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR; GAINING EVEN MORE FANS

    NOAH IS A BLAST AT SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR; GAINING EVEN MORE FANS

    SHERIFF’S HIGH SPEED CHASE IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE AND 4 ARRESTS

    SHERIFF’S HIGH SPEED CHASE IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE AND 4 ARRESTS

    LIBRARY TAX RATES LOWERED BY .01% TO ADOPT COMPENSATING RATE

    LIBRARY TAX RATES LOWERED BY .01% TO ADOPT COMPENSATING RATE

    BODY OF MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN IS DISCOVERED, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DETERMINED

    BODY OF MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN IS DISCOVERED, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DETERMINED

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    ‘KENTUCKY STRONG’ FROM ELIAS REYNOLDS SMACKS HERALD LEADER CARTOONIST JOEL PETT

    ‘KENTUCKY STRONG’ FROM ELIAS REYNOLDS SMACKS HERALD LEADER CARTOONIST JOEL PETT

    SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO HELP FIND MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN

    SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO HELP FIND MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN

    GUSSLER MISSING AT BLAINE, FAMILY REACHES OUT FOR HELP

    GUSSLER MISSING AT BLAINE, FAMILY REACHES OUT FOR HELP

  • Sports
    MEET THE DAWGS ‘NACHO NIGHT’ FOR LC VOLLEYBALL SET FOR TONITE

    MEET THE DAWGS ‘NACHO NIGHT’ FOR LC VOLLEYBALL SET FOR TONITE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEFEATS BELFRY 30-6 IN DOMINATING PERFORMANCE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEFEATS BELFRY 30-6 IN DOMINATING PERFORMANCE

    Eagle Ridge needs you to donate old range balls to golf course

    Eagle Ridge needs you to donate old range balls to golf course

    Lawrence County Fair, themed “200 years of Unbridled Spirt” has great success!

    Lawrence County Fair, themed “200 years of Unbridled Spirt” has great success!

    LCHS GIRLS HOLDING CHEERLEADING CAMP FOR YOUTH

    LCHS GIRLS HOLDING CHEERLEADING CAMP FOR YOUTH

    LAWRENCE CO. 11U BRINGS HOME CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    LAWRENCE CO. 11U BRINGS HOME CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    FOOTBALL DAWGS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TOUGH ROAD SLATE AWAITS WITH FIVE OUT OF SIX TO START THE SEASON

    FOOTBALL DAWGS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TOUGH ROAD SLATE AWAITS WITH FIVE OUT OF SIX TO START THE SEASON

    LAWRENCE CO. 7U WINS CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    LAWRENCE CO. 7U WINS CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    FIFTH ANNUAL  LAWRENCE COUNTY KY FAIR HORSE SHOW  JULY 29, 2022, FRIDAY @ 7PM!   $3000 IN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

    FIFTH ANNUAL LAWRENCE COUNTY KY FAIR HORSE SHOW JULY 29, 2022, FRIDAY @ 7PM! $3000 IN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

  • Lifestyles
    SEPTEMBERFEST 2022:  Friday night will showcase Bobby Cyrus and wife Teddy, Larry Cordle, Noah Thompson and headliner Ricky Skaggs

    SEPTEMBERFEST 2022: Friday night will showcase Bobby Cyrus and wife Teddy, Larry Cordle, Noah Thompson and headliner Ricky Skaggs

    LAWRENCE CO., KY.  FARMERS MARKET DRAWS THEM IN

    LAWRENCE CO., KY. FARMERS MARKET DRAWS THEM IN

    ROTARY DISTRICT #6740 GOVERNOR GUEST SPEAKER…SEEMA SACHDEVA: We will deliver relief for flood victims next week…

    ROTARY DISTRICT #6740 GOVERNOR GUEST SPEAKER…SEEMA SACHDEVA: We will deliver relief for flood victims next week…

    LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH ‘FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK’ TO HELP FEED LAWRENCE COUNTIANS

    LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH ‘FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK’ TO HELP FEED LAWRENCE COUNTIANS

    SAFE HARBOR LOBSTER FEST CELEBRATING 15TH YEAR SERVING FIVCO AREA

    SAFE HARBOR LOBSTER FEST CELEBRATING 15TH YEAR SERVING FIVCO AREA

    LOUISA ROTARY AUCTION BEGINS TODAY ONLINE!

    LOUISA ROTARY AUCTION BEGINS TODAY ONLINE!

    FAIR PAGEANT IS LARGEST EVER, ELLA FITZPATRICK CROWNED MISS LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR

    FAIR PAGEANT IS LARGEST EVER, ELLA FITZPATRICK CROWNED MISS LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR

    ROTARY WELCOMES SKYLAR WEST…TRMC MARKETING MANAGER; DAVID MCKENZIE ,SR. GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    ROTARY WELCOMES SKYLAR WEST…TRMC MARKETING MANAGER; DAVID MCKENZIE ,SR. GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    NOAH THOMPSON SPECIAL GUEST AT TOURISM MEETING…BOARD HAS $45,092 ON HAND ACCORDING TO LAST REPORT

    NOAH THOMPSON SPECIAL GUEST AT TOURISM MEETING…BOARD HAS $45,092 ON HAND ACCORDING TO LAST REPORT

  • Courthouse
    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8-12

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8-12

    Lawrence County, Ky. Civil Cases, Deeds, and Marriages for the week of August 8-12

    Lawrence County, Ky. Civil Cases, Deeds, and Marriages for the week of August 8-12

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL DONATES $2500 TO LC SEPTEMBERFEST…First Time Ever!

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL DONATES $2500 TO LC SEPTEMBERFEST…First Time Ever!

    SHERIFF RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS FROM STRING OF BREAK-INS AT BLAINE

    SHERIFF RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS FROM STRING OF BREAK-INS AT BLAINE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 26-AUGUST 5, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of August 1- 5

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of August 1- 5

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds, and Marriages

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds, and Marriages

    MURDER, INCEST, DRUGS FILL LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25-29

    MURDER, INCEST, DRUGS FILL LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25-29

  • Top Recollections
    BIG SANDY AIRPORT HANDLES PRESSURE OF COPTER AFTER COPTER REFUELING DURING FLOOD

    BIG SANDY AIRPORT HANDLES PRESSURE OF COPTER AFTER COPTER REFUELING DURING FLOOD

    Fort Gay Community and Historical Appreciation offers photo of historic home

    Fort Gay Community and Historical Appreciation offers photo of historic home

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: My longest trip

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: My longest trip

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: First Flights

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: First Flights

    RUTH KELLY: REQUIEM FOR A SMALL TOWN 

    RUTH KELLY: REQUIEM FOR A SMALL TOWN 

    FIRST ANNUAL ‘BRIDGE DAY WALK’ IN LOUISA, KY AND FORT GAY, WV.

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: Airport Road

    ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!! Pop up activity plan! Celebration of Louisa-Fort Gay bridge TODAY!

    ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!! Pop up activity plan! Celebration of Louisa-Fort Gay bridge TODAY!

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional Airport: Aviation Technology

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional Airport: Aviation Technology

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

  • Obituaries
    Linda Lee Thompson, 74, of Fort Gay, WV

    Linda Lee Thompson, 74, of Fort Gay, WV

    Glenda Runyon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Glenda Runyon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Elmo Cantrell, 83, of Martha, KY

    Elmo Cantrell, 83, of Martha, KY

    Robert Chapman Chiarenzelli, 41, of Huntington, WV

    Robert Chapman Chiarenzelli, 41, of Huntington, WV

    Joel Preston Thacker, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Joel Preston Thacker, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Glen Gray, 61, of Louisa, KY

    Glen Gray, 61, of Louisa, KY

    Paul Anthony Vititoe, 35, of Shelby, NC., formerly of Louisa

    Paul Anthony Vititoe, 35, of Shelby, NC., formerly of Louisa

    John Douglas “Petey” Peters, 60 of Huntington, WV,

    John Douglas “Petey” Peters, 60 of Huntington, WV,

    Karen Scarberry, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Karen Scarberry, 63, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    MISSING 12 YEAR-OLD FOUND DECEASED, DAD SHOOTS SELF IN VAN LEAR

    MISSING 12 YEAR-OLD FOUND DECEASED, DAD SHOOTS SELF IN VAN LEAR

    BOYLE CO. MAN CHARGED WITH 20 CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    BOYLE CO. MAN CHARGED WITH 20 CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    GOVERNOR UPDATES KENTUCKIANS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT, NEW FEMA PROGRAMS, FATALITIES FROM FLOODING

    GOVERNOR UPDATES KENTUCKIANS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT, NEW FEMA PROGRAMS, FATALITIES FROM FLOODING

    GOV. AND MRS. BESHEAR TO VISIT EASTERN KENTUCKY WITH PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY;  SET TO MAKE REMARKS AT LOST CREEK, KY ITENERARY SAYS

    GOV. AND MRS. BESHEAR TO VISIT EASTERN KENTUCKY WITH PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY; SET TO MAKE REMARKS AT LOST CREEK, KY ITENERARY SAYS

    14-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS AND KILLS MAN IN WAYNE COUNTY

    14-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS AND KILLS MAN IN WAYNE COUNTY

    BIDEN HEADING TO EASTERN KENTUCKY TO SEE FLOOD DAMAGE, MEET FAMILIES

    BIDEN HEADING TO EASTERN KENTUCKY TO SEE FLOOD DAMAGE, MEET FAMILIES

    WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE FINDS TRANSGENDER SURGERIES MUST BE COVERED BY MEDICAID

    WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE FINDS TRANSGENDER SURGERIES MUST BE COVERED BY MEDICAID

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE: Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE: Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

    Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open, Governor says

    Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open, Governor says

  • Announcements
    CITY OF LOUISA ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN TRAFFIC FLOW

    CITY OF LOUISA ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN TRAFFIC FLOW

    “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign Aug. 17 to Sept. 5.  in Louisa

    “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign Aug. 17 to Sept. 5. in Louisa

    PIPE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD TEMPORARILY

    PIPE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD TEMPORARILY

    KY. POWER’S ‘POWER UP THE PANTRY’ FOOD DRIVE

    KY. POWER’S ‘POWER UP THE PANTRY’ FOOD DRIVE

    LOUISA’S NEWEST BUSINESS 123 CAFE HAS GRAND OPENING

    LOUISA’S NEWEST BUSINESS 123 CAFE HAS GRAND OPENING

    Louisa City Council  Regular Meeting  Aug 09, 2022–7:00pm AGENDA

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting Aug 09, 2022–7:00pm AGENDA

    Kentucky Power FINAL Storm Update  Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.

    Kentucky Power FINAL Storm Update Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.

    Liberty Energy Donates $50,000 to Support Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    Liberty Energy Donates $50,000 to Support Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    ANIMAL SHELTER IS FULL, NO PLACE TO TAKE STRAYS AT PRESENT TIME!

    ANIMAL SHELTER IS FULL, NO PLACE TO TAKE STRAYS AT PRESENT TIME!

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GROWING UP IN LOUISA, By Michael Coburn, Sept. 1, 2018

Michael Coburn by Michael Coburn
September 1, 2018
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September 1, 2018

LABOR DAY

It was back in the beginning of the Industrial Revolution when our nation was struggling to put industry to work. In this new capitalist environment the common man was fighting to recover from some seriously punishing labor practices that would lead to the labor movement being born. It was a time when pay for the average worker was low and the risk to human health was appalling. Even children often made up a big portion of the work force, but young women were also pressed into horrible conditions. What became known as ‘the great ‘robber barons,’ ran their steel mills, railroads, petroleum operations, and mines. They worked together to ship their products at fixed prices that made the owners wealthy on the backs of others. They claimed that the collusive actions they took through ‘trusts’ was just ‘smart’ business practices. The problem was that it broke competition and the free market.

At the time, grand, wonderful things were being invented. The people who made it possible wanted their fair share of the pie. Congress heard their cries and passed tough anti-trust legislation aimed at breaking up monopolies and allow fair trade. The ruthless treatment of workers continued but became more difficult thanks to public opinion brought on by a diligent press. There was glaring newspaper stories describing the loss of life in tragedies such as a notable fire in the garment district, serious accidents in mines, and deaths of workers on the railroads. Labor unions began trying to bring about collective bargaining but they had to face armed mercenaries hired by management. Life in those times was a struggle for the worker and the family. There was little hope for a future because the company stores used their own paper money and chips. They kept the workers obligated and tied down to the job and unable to walk away.

It was on September 5, 1882, still years before the Sherman Act and the Clayton Acts stopped the anti-trust behaviors, when in New York workers celebrated the first Labor Day holiday. Designed to celebrate labors contribution to the output of factories that were producing more and more products to be shipped all over the world, it was an instant hit. The Industrial Revolution was making it possible for the common person to own and use new inventions. In turn, that created more products and finally, thanks to the unions, better pay. Free trade was finally working. Workers began to see fair wages for a day’s work, and the workers found an ever-growing list of things to buy, including in some cases, stock in companies when they went public. It would be fifty years or so later when this would bust with the ‘stock market crash and our forefathers suffered through the subsequent ‘Great Depression.’

In our lifetime we have seen fantastic gains for the common worker thanks to labor unions, but we must realize that while the unions battled for increased benefits and wages they also have a negative effect for the profits of the company. Frankly, business cannot long endure or grow if the strain is too great. That’s when businesses lay off workers or ship off their production lines to third-world locations where they could hire people at lower wages. Alas, the pendulum swings and lives of the workers were harder. Nonetheless, this weekend, we celebrate the accomplishment of industry and the benefits brought on by and for the common worker. Finding a symbiotic equal relationship in an environment created by either side should always be the goal. It is finally the people who have a vested interest in production. Little by little, we all benefit.         

All of this aside, Labor Day really has come to mean one thing to nearly all of us. It’s a holiday, silly! On top of that, it is the last holiday of the summer season and marks our final chance to frolic before school starts again. The retailers are already pushing ‘back to school’ clothing and supplies. Even the kids are getting anxious about those summer days of freedom disappearing. The new school year is about to take over their lives. It’s a big, big time for the vacation or hospitality industry. It is a stark reminder that vacationers will quickly fade away.

I remember the excitement of ‘back to school,’ more than I do about Labor Day, itself. The Corner store, located on the first floor of the Brunswick Hotel was in the business to sell school and office supplies and other novelties. The five and dime store, known to me as the ten-cent store, had piles of jeans, slacks, shirts, blouses, jackets, and tons of paper, pencils and those little pencil sharpeners. The Bargain Store, Ryan’s, Ferguson’s, Clayton’s and the Louisa Department Store were ready to display and sell their wares, as well.

Teachers busied themselves getting their rooms ready for the onslaught of students. The buses were being cleaned and tuned and otherwise being made ‘road worthy,’ for the new year. Labor Day was a holiday, yes, but it was the holiday to end all holidays. As a kid I felt a kind of pressure with the thought that there was so little time left to accomplish my summer goals. This holiday meant that time was up. With fall just over a nearby mountain peak, there was a new chill in the air. Football was underway and the band had ‘half-time shows’ to perform. Indeed, life was about to change.

The good news was that Labor Day is a holiday. The bad news was that summer was over. A new school year had begun. For some it was to be their senior year. The last year before life would really change. For others, it was another year closer for them to the final year. In that realization, we were kindred spirits, all on the same boat.

I don’t remember any parades, speeches, or parties. Maybe there were some. If so, I missed them or I have just lost the memory. Perhaps I was too busy trying to get that last fishing trip in, or a final baseball game. Maybe mom had dragged me out shopping to replace those worn-out tennis shoes. I had to talk myself into admitting the idea that life will go on after Labor Day.

Labor Day is, after all, a time to take notice of the armies of workers, including the laborers, middle management, and even upper management and investors. We owe those who go to work to earn their income, because that helps them and also help the economy. We can also thank government workers who attract businesses to our communities, and provide a lot of important services we often take for granted. It is a time that was originally meant to thank those who work day-in and day-out, all making life better for the nation. By that, the whole world has been blessed. Take a moment and give thanks to a worker for the fruits of their labor. 

HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!

mcoburncppo@aol.com 

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