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  • News
    GRAND THEFT AUTO AMONG LATEST INDICTMENTS HANDED DOWN BY LAWRENCE GJ

    LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY HANDS DOWN SIXTEEN INDICTMENTS AGAINST FIFTEEN PEOPLE FOR MAY 2022 SESSION

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

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

    PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR 200TH BICENTENNIAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

    PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR 200TH BICENTENNIAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

    UPDATE: BODIES IDENTIFIED AS ‘MURDER/SUICIDE’ VICTIMS ON BLAINE CREEK ROAD

    UPDATE: BODIES IDENTIFIED AS ‘MURDER/SUICIDE’ VICTIMS ON BLAINE CREEK ROAD

    TWO BODIES FOUND IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

    TWO BODIES FOUND IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

    FEDERAL PRISON SENTENCING IS DELAYED FOR 11 WEEKS FOR FORMER LAWRENCE COUNTY ATTORNEY MICHAEL HOGAN & HIS WIFE JOY UNTIL FALL 2022

    FEDERAL PRISON SENTENCING IS DELAYED FOR 11 WEEKS FOR FORMER LAWRENCE COUNTY ATTORNEY MICHAEL HOGAN & HIS WIFE JOY UNTIL FALL 2022

    CITY OF LOUISA TO RECEIVE ARP RECOVERY FUNDS OF $310,930

    CITY OF LOUISA TO RECEIVE ARP RECOVERY FUNDS OF $310,930

    NEW PRINCIPAL TAKES THE REINS AT LCHS; HAS BEEN ASSISTANT FOR  PAST TWO YEARS

    NEW PRINCIPAL TAKES THE REINS AT LCHS; HAS BEEN ASSISTANT FOR PAST TWO YEARS

    THE COVE…at Yatesville Lake, Opening Day!

    THE COVE…at Yatesville Lake, Opening Day!

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – MAY 13-29, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – MAY 30-JUNE 8, 2022

  • Sports
    FORMER BULLDOG JACKSON FELTNER MAKES FIRST TEAM ALL-OVC AND ALL-REGION

    FORMER BULLDOG JACKSON FELTNER MAKES FIRST TEAM ALL-OVC AND ALL-REGION

    Tolsia High Cheerleader Camree Meddings signs with Alderson Broaddus

    Tolsia High Cheerleader Camree Meddings signs with Alderson Broaddus

    LC’S KENNY HORN TABBED AS 15TH REGION COACH OF THE YEAR

    LC’S KENNY HORN TABBED AS 15TH REGION COACH OF THE YEAR

    FORMER LCHS SOFTBALL PLAYER ABBY FLETCHER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

    FORMER LCHS SOFTBALL PLAYER ABBY FLETCHER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

    Kensley Feltner plays well for Junior All-Star Basketball team; Will play this weekend for Junior All-Star Softball team

    Kensley Feltner plays well for Junior All-Star Basketball team; Will play this weekend for Junior All-Star Softball team

    GAUZE AND KENDRICK WIN ANNUAL HEART OF THE PARKS TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN CARTER CO.

    GAUZE AND KENDRICK WIN ANNUAL HEART OF THE PARKS TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN CARTER CO.

    LCHS BASEBALL STARS BLEVINS AND PATTON MAKE ALL-STATE

    LCHS BASEBALL STARS BLEVINS AND PATTON MAKE ALL-STATE

    CRUM AND NELSON MAKE 15TH REGION SOFTBALL ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM AND FELTNER WILL PLAY IN THE EAST/WEST ALL-STAR SOFTBALL GAME LATER THIS MONTH

    CRUM AND NELSON MAKE 15TH REGION SOFTBALL ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM AND FELTNER WILL PLAY IN THE EAST/WEST ALL-STAR SOFTBALL GAME LATER THIS MONTH

    Bulldog center fielder Nick Collinsworth signs with Alice Lloyd

    Bulldog center fielder Nick Collinsworth signs with Alice Lloyd

  • Lifestyles
    LOUISA EAST GETS NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

    LOUISA ROTARY ESSAY WINNER IS… BROOKE NEAL

    HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY TO RALPH & ANN

    HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY TO RALPH & ANN

    ‘BURGER WEEK’ AND ‘RUBBER DUCKY RACE’ INCLUDED IN INDEPENDENCE DAY FUN IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    ‘BURGER WEEK’ AND ‘RUBBER DUCKY RACE’ INCLUDED IN INDEPENDENCE DAY FUN IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO SEVEN GRADUATING SENIORS WHO PLAN ON ATTENDING COLLEGE

    ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO SEVEN GRADUATING SENIORS WHO PLAN ON ATTENDING COLLEGE

    THE LOUISA LIBRARIAN IS LOOKING FOR 2 ‘QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES’; LIBRARY PROGRAM WILL FEED THOUSANDS THIS SUMMER

    THE LOUISA LIBRARIAN IS LOOKING FOR 2 ‘QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES’; LIBRARY PROGRAM WILL FEED THOUSANDS THIS SUMMER

    LOUISA ROTARY HAS TITLE HOLDING MUSCLE

    LOUISA ROTARY HAS TITLE HOLDING MUSCLE

    WALDO IN A DOG’S DAY…visit to Lawrence County’s ‘no kill’ shelter

    WALDO IN A DOG’S DAY…visit to Lawrence County’s ‘no kill’ shelter

    SARAH DEAL IS NEW FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES  AGENT AT LAWRENCE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE

    SARAH DEAL IS NEW FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES AGENT AT LAWRENCE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE

    JIM BURCHETT BENEFIT JUNE 11 AT COMMUNITY CENTER!

    JIM BURCHETT BENEFIT JUNE 11 AT COMMUNITY CENTER!

  • Courthouse
    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 27-JULY 1

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 27-JULY 1

    Harmon Releases Audit of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Tax Settlements

    Harmon Releases Audit of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Tax Settlements

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

    SPECIAL MEETING CALLED FOR LC FISCAL COURT…MAINLY EMPLOYEE INSURANCE

    WAYNE CO. SHERIFF’S MEN ARREST DRUG DEALER

    WAYNE CO. SHERIFF’S MEN ARREST DRUG DEALER

    LAWRENCE COUNTY FISCAL COURT SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA JUNE 28th, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY FISCAL COURT SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA JUNE 28th, 2022

    Lawrence County civil suits, deeds and marriages for the week of June 20-24

    Lawrence County civil suits, deeds and marriages for the week of June 20-24

    LOUISA EAST GETS NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

    LOUISA POLICEMAN COMPLETES ELITE SUPERVISOR PROGRAM

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of June 20-24

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of June 20-24

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL SETS FIREWORKS DAY AND TIME…

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL SETS FIREWORKS DAY AND TIME…

  • Recollections
    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!

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: Payback for Pearl Harbor

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: Payback for Pearl Harbor

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…MIKE’S LAST POST

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…MIKE’S LAST POST

    LOUISA CHAPTER DAR AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2022

    LOUISA CHAPTER DAR AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2022

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…Humor Gone too far

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…Humor Gone too far

  • Obituaries
    Frances Wheeler Carter, 91, of Rush, KY

    Frances Wheeler Carter, 91, of Rush, KY

    Earl Scott Wright, II, 80, of Louisa, KY

    Earl Scott Wright, II, 80, of Louisa, KY

    Timothy Ray O’Bryan, 65, of Willard, KY

    Timothy Ray O’Bryan, 65, of Willard, KY

    John Homer Dean, 79, of Louisa, KY.

    John Homer Dean, 79, of Louisa, KY.

    Kermit G. Short, 86, of Scott Depot, WV

    Kermit G. Short, 86, of Scott Depot, WV

    Sherry Leigh (Meade) Preece, 62, of Huntington, WV

    Sherry Leigh (Meade) Preece, 62, of Huntington, WV

    Scott Marcum, 40, of Louisa, KY

    Scott Marcum, 40, of Louisa, KY

    Natasha N. Marcum, 37, of Louisa, KY

    Natasha N. Marcum, 37, of Louisa, KY

    Betty J. Hay, 97, of Louisa, KY

    Betty J. Hay, 97, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    TWO POLICE OFFICERS KILLED,  EIGHT PEOPLE SHOT, POLICE DOG ONE OF VICTIMS IN BLOODY SHOOTOUT IN FLOYD COUNTY

    TWO POLICE OFFICERS KILLED, EIGHT PEOPLE SHOT, POLICE DOG ONE OF VICTIMS IN BLOODY SHOOTOUT IN FLOYD COUNTY

    Kentucky State Police Charge Floyd Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

    Kentucky State Police Charge Floyd Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

    ‘TRIPPING BAD’

    ‘TRIPPING BAD’

    “MASSIVE DRUG OPERATION” DISCOVERED IN CITY OF LOGAN

    “MASSIVE DRUG OPERATION” DISCOVERED IN CITY OF LOGAN

    PIKEVILLE POLICE SEARCHING FOR DAYLIGHT JEWEL THIEF

    PIKEVILLE POLICE SEARCHING FOR DAYLIGHT JEWEL THIEF

    GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY TO PROTECT KENTUCKIANS FROM PRICE GOUGING

    GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY TO PROTECT KENTUCKIANS FROM PRICE GOUGING

    Kentucky Power Storm Update  Monday, June 20 at 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Storm Update Monday, June 20 at 10 a.m.

    MANHUNT IN PIKE COUNTY, KENTUCKY AS POLICE AUTHORITIES LOOK FOR TWO ESCAPED PRISON INMATES

    MANHUNT IN PIKE COUNTY, KENTUCKY AS POLICE AUTHORITIES LOOK FOR TWO ESCAPED PRISON INMATES

    Kentucky Power Storm Update: Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Storm Update: Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m.

  • Announcements
    Bicentennial Community Church Service: Louisa First United Methodist Church

    Bicentennial Community Church Service: Louisa First United Methodist Church

    DEE’S BICENTENNIAL ‘HOT DOG EATING CONTEST’ JULY 2 IN CITY PARK

    DEE’S BICENTENNIAL ‘HOT DOG EATING CONTEST’ JULY 2 IN CITY PARK

    ‘RED, WHITE AND BLUEGILL’ KIDS FISHING TOURNEY COMING IN JULY

    ‘RED, WHITE AND BLUEGILL’ KIDS FISHING TOURNEY COMING IN JULY

    BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION PARADE AND CRUISE IN THIS SATURDAY…

    BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION PARADE AND CRUISE IN THIS SATURDAY…

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

    INDEPENDENCE DAY BOAT PARADE AT YATESVILLE LAKE

    INDEPENDENCE DAY BOAT PARADE AT YATESVILLE LAKE

    OLD FOODLAND BUILDING HIT WITH GRAFFITI OVER WEEKEND

    OLD FOODLAND BUILDING HIT WITH GRAFFITI OVER WEEKEND

    LCHS CLASS OF 2002 TWENTY YEAR REUNION SET FOR JULY 1…

    LCHS CLASS OF 2002 TWENTY YEAR REUNION SET FOR JULY 1…

    Karla Huff Memorial Foundation presents $10,000 check to Fort Gay School

    Karla Huff Memorial Foundation presents $10,000 check to Fort Gay School

  • Editorials/Letters
    SENATE MOUNTAIN LEGISLATORS ISSUE STATEMENT ON SHOOTING IN ALLEN

    SENATE MOUNTAIN LEGISLATORS ISSUE STATEMENT ON SHOOTING IN ALLEN

    PRO-LIFE CAUCUS IN KENTUCKY SAYS…Don’t let one Roe replace another

    PRO-LIFE CAUCUS IN KENTUCKY SAYS…Don’t let one Roe replace another

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER: “UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL”

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER: “UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL”

    BREAKING: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

    BREAKING: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER APPOINTED TO THE NEWLY FORMED BENEFITS CLIFF TASK FORCE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER APPOINTED TO THE NEWLY FORMED BENEFITS CLIFF TASK FORCE

    GOVERNOR SEEKS FEEDBACK FROM KENTUCKIANS ON MEDICAL CANNABIS; CONSIDERS EXECUTIVE ACTION

    GOVERNOR SEEKS FEEDBACK FROM KENTUCKIANS ON MEDICAL CANNABIS; CONSIDERS EXECUTIVE ACTION

    GLENN MOLLETTE:  A Father and a child can make a great family

    GLENN MOLLETTE: A Father and a child can make a great family

    GLENN MOLLETTE: More mass killings, what is the answer?

    GLENN MOLLETTE: More mass killings, what is the answer?

    SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION’S SEXUAL ABUSE TASK FORCE REPORT RELEASED SUNDAY

    SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION’S SEXUAL ABUSE TASK FORCE REPORT RELEASED SUNDAY

  • News
    GRAND THEFT AUTO AMONG LATEST INDICTMENTS HANDED DOWN BY LAWRENCE GJ

    LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY HANDS DOWN SIXTEEN INDICTMENTS AGAINST FIFTEEN PEOPLE FOR MAY 2022 SESSION

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

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

    PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR 200TH BICENTENNIAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

    PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR 200TH BICENTENNIAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

    UPDATE: BODIES IDENTIFIED AS ‘MURDER/SUICIDE’ VICTIMS ON BLAINE CREEK ROAD

    UPDATE: BODIES IDENTIFIED AS ‘MURDER/SUICIDE’ VICTIMS ON BLAINE CREEK ROAD

    TWO BODIES FOUND IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

    TWO BODIES FOUND IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

    FEDERAL PRISON SENTENCING IS DELAYED FOR 11 WEEKS FOR FORMER LAWRENCE COUNTY ATTORNEY MICHAEL HOGAN & HIS WIFE JOY UNTIL FALL 2022

    FEDERAL PRISON SENTENCING IS DELAYED FOR 11 WEEKS FOR FORMER LAWRENCE COUNTY ATTORNEY MICHAEL HOGAN & HIS WIFE JOY UNTIL FALL 2022

    CITY OF LOUISA TO RECEIVE ARP RECOVERY FUNDS OF $310,930

    CITY OF LOUISA TO RECEIVE ARP RECOVERY FUNDS OF $310,930

    NEW PRINCIPAL TAKES THE REINS AT LCHS; HAS BEEN ASSISTANT FOR  PAST TWO YEARS

    NEW PRINCIPAL TAKES THE REINS AT LCHS; HAS BEEN ASSISTANT FOR PAST TWO YEARS

    THE COVE…at Yatesville Lake, Opening Day!

    THE COVE…at Yatesville Lake, Opening Day!

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – MAY 13-29, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – MAY 30-JUNE 8, 2022

  • Sports
    FORMER BULLDOG JACKSON FELTNER MAKES FIRST TEAM ALL-OVC AND ALL-REGION

    FORMER BULLDOG JACKSON FELTNER MAKES FIRST TEAM ALL-OVC AND ALL-REGION

    Tolsia High Cheerleader Camree Meddings signs with Alderson Broaddus

    Tolsia High Cheerleader Camree Meddings signs with Alderson Broaddus

    LC’S KENNY HORN TABBED AS 15TH REGION COACH OF THE YEAR

    LC’S KENNY HORN TABBED AS 15TH REGION COACH OF THE YEAR

    FORMER LCHS SOFTBALL PLAYER ABBY FLETCHER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

    FORMER LCHS SOFTBALL PLAYER ABBY FLETCHER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

    Kensley Feltner plays well for Junior All-Star Basketball team; Will play this weekend for Junior All-Star Softball team

    Kensley Feltner plays well for Junior All-Star Basketball team; Will play this weekend for Junior All-Star Softball team

    GAUZE AND KENDRICK WIN ANNUAL HEART OF THE PARKS TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN CARTER CO.

    GAUZE AND KENDRICK WIN ANNUAL HEART OF THE PARKS TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN CARTER CO.

    LCHS BASEBALL STARS BLEVINS AND PATTON MAKE ALL-STATE

    LCHS BASEBALL STARS BLEVINS AND PATTON MAKE ALL-STATE

    CRUM AND NELSON MAKE 15TH REGION SOFTBALL ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM AND FELTNER WILL PLAY IN THE EAST/WEST ALL-STAR SOFTBALL GAME LATER THIS MONTH

    CRUM AND NELSON MAKE 15TH REGION SOFTBALL ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM AND FELTNER WILL PLAY IN THE EAST/WEST ALL-STAR SOFTBALL GAME LATER THIS MONTH

    Bulldog center fielder Nick Collinsworth signs with Alice Lloyd

    Bulldog center fielder Nick Collinsworth signs with Alice Lloyd

  • Lifestyles
    LOUISA EAST GETS NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

    LOUISA ROTARY ESSAY WINNER IS… BROOKE NEAL

    HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY TO RALPH & ANN

    HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY TO RALPH & ANN

    ‘BURGER WEEK’ AND ‘RUBBER DUCKY RACE’ INCLUDED IN INDEPENDENCE DAY FUN IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    ‘BURGER WEEK’ AND ‘RUBBER DUCKY RACE’ INCLUDED IN INDEPENDENCE DAY FUN IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO SEVEN GRADUATING SENIORS WHO PLAN ON ATTENDING COLLEGE

    ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO SEVEN GRADUATING SENIORS WHO PLAN ON ATTENDING COLLEGE

    THE LOUISA LIBRARIAN IS LOOKING FOR 2 ‘QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES’; LIBRARY PROGRAM WILL FEED THOUSANDS THIS SUMMER

    THE LOUISA LIBRARIAN IS LOOKING FOR 2 ‘QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES’; LIBRARY PROGRAM WILL FEED THOUSANDS THIS SUMMER

    LOUISA ROTARY HAS TITLE HOLDING MUSCLE

    LOUISA ROTARY HAS TITLE HOLDING MUSCLE

    WALDO IN A DOG’S DAY…visit to Lawrence County’s ‘no kill’ shelter

    WALDO IN A DOG’S DAY…visit to Lawrence County’s ‘no kill’ shelter

    SARAH DEAL IS NEW FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES  AGENT AT LAWRENCE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE

    SARAH DEAL IS NEW FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES AGENT AT LAWRENCE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE

    JIM BURCHETT BENEFIT JUNE 11 AT COMMUNITY CENTER!

    JIM BURCHETT BENEFIT JUNE 11 AT COMMUNITY CENTER!

  • Courthouse
    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 27-JULY 1

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 27-JULY 1

    Harmon Releases Audit of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Tax Settlements

    Harmon Releases Audit of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Tax Settlements

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

    SPECIAL MEETING CALLED FOR LC FISCAL COURT…MAINLY EMPLOYEE INSURANCE

    WAYNE CO. SHERIFF’S MEN ARREST DRUG DEALER

    WAYNE CO. SHERIFF’S MEN ARREST DRUG DEALER

    LAWRENCE COUNTY FISCAL COURT SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA JUNE 28th, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY FISCAL COURT SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA JUNE 28th, 2022

    Lawrence County civil suits, deeds and marriages for the week of June 20-24

    Lawrence County civil suits, deeds and marriages for the week of June 20-24

    LOUISA EAST GETS NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

    LOUISA POLICEMAN COMPLETES ELITE SUPERVISOR PROGRAM

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of June 20-24

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of June 20-24

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL SETS FIREWORKS DAY AND TIME…

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL SETS FIREWORKS DAY AND TIME…

  • Recollections
    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!

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: Payback for Pearl Harbor

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: Payback for Pearl Harbor

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…MIKE’S LAST POST

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…MIKE’S LAST POST

    LOUISA CHAPTER DAR AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2022

    LOUISA CHAPTER DAR AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2022

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…Humor Gone too far

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…Humor Gone too far

  • Obituaries
    Frances Wheeler Carter, 91, of Rush, KY

    Frances Wheeler Carter, 91, of Rush, KY

    Earl Scott Wright, II, 80, of Louisa, KY

    Earl Scott Wright, II, 80, of Louisa, KY

    Timothy Ray O’Bryan, 65, of Willard, KY

    Timothy Ray O’Bryan, 65, of Willard, KY

    John Homer Dean, 79, of Louisa, KY.

    John Homer Dean, 79, of Louisa, KY.

    Kermit G. Short, 86, of Scott Depot, WV

    Kermit G. Short, 86, of Scott Depot, WV

    Sherry Leigh (Meade) Preece, 62, of Huntington, WV

    Sherry Leigh (Meade) Preece, 62, of Huntington, WV

    Scott Marcum, 40, of Louisa, KY

    Scott Marcum, 40, of Louisa, KY

    Natasha N. Marcum, 37, of Louisa, KY

    Natasha N. Marcum, 37, of Louisa, KY

    Betty J. Hay, 97, of Louisa, KY

    Betty J. Hay, 97, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    TWO POLICE OFFICERS KILLED,  EIGHT PEOPLE SHOT, POLICE DOG ONE OF VICTIMS IN BLOODY SHOOTOUT IN FLOYD COUNTY

    TWO POLICE OFFICERS KILLED, EIGHT PEOPLE SHOT, POLICE DOG ONE OF VICTIMS IN BLOODY SHOOTOUT IN FLOYD COUNTY

    Kentucky State Police Charge Floyd Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

    Kentucky State Police Charge Floyd Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

    ‘TRIPPING BAD’

    ‘TRIPPING BAD’

    “MASSIVE DRUG OPERATION” DISCOVERED IN CITY OF LOGAN

    “MASSIVE DRUG OPERATION” DISCOVERED IN CITY OF LOGAN

    PIKEVILLE POLICE SEARCHING FOR DAYLIGHT JEWEL THIEF

    PIKEVILLE POLICE SEARCHING FOR DAYLIGHT JEWEL THIEF

    GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY TO PROTECT KENTUCKIANS FROM PRICE GOUGING

    GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY TO PROTECT KENTUCKIANS FROM PRICE GOUGING

    Kentucky Power Storm Update  Monday, June 20 at 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Storm Update Monday, June 20 at 10 a.m.

    MANHUNT IN PIKE COUNTY, KENTUCKY AS POLICE AUTHORITIES LOOK FOR TWO ESCAPED PRISON INMATES

    MANHUNT IN PIKE COUNTY, KENTUCKY AS POLICE AUTHORITIES LOOK FOR TWO ESCAPED PRISON INMATES

    Kentucky Power Storm Update: Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Storm Update: Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m.

  • Announcements
    Bicentennial Community Church Service: Louisa First United Methodist Church

    Bicentennial Community Church Service: Louisa First United Methodist Church

    DEE’S BICENTENNIAL ‘HOT DOG EATING CONTEST’ JULY 2 IN CITY PARK

    DEE’S BICENTENNIAL ‘HOT DOG EATING CONTEST’ JULY 2 IN CITY PARK

    ‘RED, WHITE AND BLUEGILL’ KIDS FISHING TOURNEY COMING IN JULY

    ‘RED, WHITE AND BLUEGILL’ KIDS FISHING TOURNEY COMING IN JULY

    BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION PARADE AND CRUISE IN THIS SATURDAY…

    BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION PARADE AND CRUISE IN THIS SATURDAY…

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

    INDEPENDENCE DAY BOAT PARADE AT YATESVILLE LAKE

    INDEPENDENCE DAY BOAT PARADE AT YATESVILLE LAKE

    OLD FOODLAND BUILDING HIT WITH GRAFFITI OVER WEEKEND

    OLD FOODLAND BUILDING HIT WITH GRAFFITI OVER WEEKEND

    LCHS CLASS OF 2002 TWENTY YEAR REUNION SET FOR JULY 1…

    LCHS CLASS OF 2002 TWENTY YEAR REUNION SET FOR JULY 1…

    Karla Huff Memorial Foundation presents $10,000 check to Fort Gay School

    Karla Huff Memorial Foundation presents $10,000 check to Fort Gay School

  • Editorials/Letters
    SENATE MOUNTAIN LEGISLATORS ISSUE STATEMENT ON SHOOTING IN ALLEN

    SENATE MOUNTAIN LEGISLATORS ISSUE STATEMENT ON SHOOTING IN ALLEN

    PRO-LIFE CAUCUS IN KENTUCKY SAYS…Don’t let one Roe replace another

    PRO-LIFE CAUCUS IN KENTUCKY SAYS…Don’t let one Roe replace another

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER: “UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL”

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER: “UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL”

    BREAKING: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

    BREAKING: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER APPOINTED TO THE NEWLY FORMED BENEFITS CLIFF TASK FORCE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER APPOINTED TO THE NEWLY FORMED BENEFITS CLIFF TASK FORCE

    GOVERNOR SEEKS FEEDBACK FROM KENTUCKIANS ON MEDICAL CANNABIS; CONSIDERS EXECUTIVE ACTION

    GOVERNOR SEEKS FEEDBACK FROM KENTUCKIANS ON MEDICAL CANNABIS; CONSIDERS EXECUTIVE ACTION

    GLENN MOLLETTE:  A Father and a child can make a great family

    GLENN MOLLETTE: A Father and a child can make a great family

    GLENN MOLLETTE: More mass killings, what is the answer?

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LOUISA BASED ADDICTION RECOVERY CARE SELECTED FOR NATIONAL STUDY

GOVERNOR, ROGERS ATTEND ANNOUNCEMENT CEREMONY

KAYLA PARSONS by KAYLA PARSONS
March 25, 2019
in Addiction & Recovery, Local News Today
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Addiction Recovery Care selected for national study on employment strategies for low-income families…

Celebrates announcement alongside Governor Matt Bevin and US Congressman Hal Rogers

 

Tim Robinson’s Opening Comments

LOUISA, Ky. – Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) has been selected as one of the first organizations in the country to participate in the Building Evidence on Employment Strategies for Low-Income Families (BEES) project.BEES aims to evaluate the effectiveness of innovative programs designed to boost employment and earnings among low-income Americans. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation within the Administration for Children and Families is funding MDRC, along with Abt Associates and MEF Associates, to conduct the evaluation.

ARC, which operates 30 treatment centers in 12 Kentucky counties, has received national attention for its crisis to career approach to treatment and recovery.

At an event held March 23 at Lake Hills Oasis, an ARC men’s residential recovery program in Somerset, KY, celebrated and formally announced the organization’s selection for the study.

Governor Bevin addressing crowd during event

Among the guest speakers at the event were Governor Matt Bevin, US Congressman Hal Rogers, Executive Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy Van Ingram, President and CEO of Operation Unite Nancy Hale, Executive Director of SOAR Jared Arnett, Executive Director of EKCEP Jeff Whitehead, and President and CEO of Sullivan University Dr. Jay Marr.

“The drug abuse crisis has invaded all of our lives in some way,” Congressman Rogers said during his address. “It is a hopeless journey not only for those in the grips of addiction, but also for the family members, friends, and community leaders, law enforcement members and all of those that are looking for a solution to what CDC says is an epidemic. But today we’re filled with some hope.”

During his address, Governor Bevin spoke of the affect that graduates of the ARC program are having across the Commonwealth.

“This dignity that comes, this part of being part of the fabric of society, from being an integral part of it, has a powerful ripple effect. It changes the trajectory forever of lives, the family trees, the branches instead of being dormant are now alive and bearing fruit. It’s amazing how powerful the ripple effect is in a community and across our state.”

“Our approach is about seeing the opportunities within our clients,” said Tim Robinson, founder and CEO of ARC. “Through a compassionate approach to recovery, delivered by highly-trained and compassionate staff, we work to heal the mind, body, soul, and spirit. We unequivocally believe that career training is a critical piece to the recovery ecosystem, and it is truly a best practice for others to follow. That the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services selected us to participate in this study is truly an honor, and it demonstrates what is possible when clinical best practices are coupled with a passion to look at the recovery model beyond just the disease of addiction.”

 

Jeff Whitehead, Executive Director of EKCEP speaking of the partnerships formed through ARC’s Peer Support Specialist Academy. Background, left to right, Nancy Hale, Tim Robinson, Jared Arnett, Dr. Jay Marr

Being a part of the BEES project will allow ARC to participate in a comprehensive impact and implementation evaluation. As Kentucky’s leading provider of addiction treatment, Robinson said Kentucky is continuing to lead the way in access to treatment. An example of that commitment was in 2015 when the state became the first state in Appalachia and the South to allow Medicaid to cover residential treatment as part of the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion. ARC admitted the state’s first-ever Medicaid patient in 2015 and has served more than 6,000 Medicaid patients since 2015.

“We believe that access to treatment is at the core of eradicating the substance use disorder epidemic plaguing our nation,” added Robinson. “We’ve clearly defined access as an opportunity for our team of professionals to transform a life, mend a heart, restore a family, and equip clients with the tools to find meaningful employment after treatment.”

 

Governor Bevin, Tim Robinson, Congressman Rogers, and Matt Brown unveiling announcement sign

ARC’s treatment structure includes residential programs, phase 2 residential facilities, phase 3 (Transitional Learning Centers), and phase 4, which encompasses career training. ARC offers a variety of training opportunities, including general maintenance and heavy machinery. Through ARC’s education partners, clients can train in the following fields: culinary arts, intake specialists, medical receptionist, information technology, medical billing and coding, hospitality, human services, applied science, landscaping, automotive technology, and nursing. Through a partnership with the East Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (EKCEP) and Teleworks USA, ARC has a remote work training facility and dedicated staff to provide access to remote work opportunities for clients.

In its inaugural training program, the Peer Support Specialist Academy, participants had an 85% success rate (sober and gainfully employed two years out). This program is administered by ARC in collaboration with Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR), EKCEP, and Sullivan University. To date, ARC has trained more Peer Support Specialists than any organization in Kentucky.

Robinson practices his belief in second-chance employment. Of ARC’s 500 employees, half are in recovery. Of those 250 employees in recovery, 165 are graduates of an ARC treatment program.

“One of my biggest joys is walking into one of our facilities and seeing one of our former patients working with a current patient,” said Robinson. “It’s such an awesome experience. To see someone complete our program and be active in their recovery… to take that love and compassion they received and pay it forward, that’s what drives our work.”

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  1. Tracy Sheppard, RN, BSN says:
    3 years ago

    This is so wonderful! I love hearing about this much needed program in our state. And it gives me great hope for so many people in the grips of addiction to have a positive solution!

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