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    NOAH COMING HOME TODAY…BIG CROWD EXPECTED AND PREPARATIONS BEING MADE

    NOAH COMING HOME TODAY…BIG CROWD EXPECTED AND PREPARATIONS BEING MADE

    UPDATE: NOAH PARADE – MAY ELECTION COLLIDE!

    UPDATE: NOAH PARADE – MAY ELECTION COLLIDE!

    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

  • 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
    2021 Rogers Scholar Trey Hall donates blankets to more than 70 Lawrence County students  

    2021 Rogers Scholar Trey Hall donates blankets to more than 70 Lawrence County students  

    “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…

  • 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
    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional

    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

  • Obituaries
    Della Vanover, 61, of Blaine, KY

    Della Vanover, 61, of Blaine, KY

    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

  • Regional News
    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IS COMING HOME TOMORROW IN TOP 3 ON AI…

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IS COMING HOME TOMORROW IN TOP 3 ON AI…

    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

  • Announcements
    PRO WRESTLING: LAWMEN VS. THUGS…WAYNE COUNTY MAY 20

    PRO WRESTLING: LAWMEN VS. THUGS…WAYNE COUNTY MAY 20

    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!

  • 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
    NOAH COMING HOME TODAY…BIG CROWD EXPECTED AND PREPARATIONS BEING MADE

    NOAH COMING HOME TODAY…BIG CROWD EXPECTED AND PREPARATIONS BEING MADE

    UPDATE: NOAH PARADE – MAY ELECTION COLLIDE!

    UPDATE: NOAH PARADE – MAY ELECTION COLLIDE!

    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

  • 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
    2021 Rogers Scholar Trey Hall donates blankets to more than 70 Lawrence County students  

    2021 Rogers Scholar Trey Hall donates blankets to more than 70 Lawrence County students  

    “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…

  • 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
    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional

    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

  • Obituaries
    Della Vanover, 61, of Blaine, KY

    Della Vanover, 61, of Blaine, KY

    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

  • Regional News
    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IS COMING HOME TOMORROW IN TOP 3 ON AI…

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IS COMING HOME TOMORROW IN TOP 3 ON AI…

    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

  • Announcements
    PRO WRESTLING: LAWMEN VS. THUGS…WAYNE COUNTY MAY 20

    PRO WRESTLING: LAWMEN VS. THUGS…WAYNE COUNTY MAY 20

    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

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Martin County, Kentucky in the midst of a water affordability crisis

RICKI DRAPER by RICKI DRAPER
September 30, 2019
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Nina McCoy (in red) and Ricki Draper preparing for press conference on the steps of the capitol this morning in Frankfort to talk about affordability crisis for water in Martin Co.

 

Today, Martin County Concerned Citizens and the Appalachian Citizens Law Center published a report showing that drinking water is unaffordable for nearly half of households in Martin County, Kentucky. The analysis finds that water is currently unaffordable for over 45.8% of Martin County households, based on the Environmental Protection Agency’s water affordability standard. The report is available at https://tinyurl.com/martincountywater.

 

While Martin County is one of the poorest counties in the state, it currently boasts the eighth highest water bill out of water districts regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission, based on a typical household usage of 4,000 gallons per month. Water bills have already increased by 41.5% since January 2018 in Martin County, but another rate increase is on the horizon, as the District has been ordered to hire an outside management company to take over management and operation of the system. According to water board members, hiring a company will require increased revenue and have suggested that it might result in a $10 rate increase. If that increase were to go into effect, Martin County would have the highest typical water bill in the state. 

Nina McCoy, left, and Ricki Draper representing Kentuckians for the Commonwealth in Frankfort today

“Like so many others in Martin County, I’m on a fixed income,” says Timmy Smith, a lifelong resident of Martin County profiled in the report. “I can’t afford another rate increase – I can hardly afford the water now. If rates go up again, I’d have to decide between buying enough groceries or paying my water bill. Nobody should be forced to make that choice.”  

 

The report offers suggestions to local, state, and federal officials to mitigate the affordability crisis, including the following: 

 

  • Prevent further rate increases for Martin District customers 

  • Direct funding from grants toward the most immediate needs of the Martin District – including fixing service and main water lines

  • Appropriate funds in the 2020 state budget toward Martin County’s water infrastructure needs and assistance for low income water customers

  • Establish forms of low-income assistance to support the most vulnerable customers in the Martin District

  • Explore alternative rate structures that could alleviate the burden of high water bills for the most vulnerable customers

  • Consider affordability when setting rates for public utilities

 

On the steps of the Kentucky state capitol building Nina McCoy, chairperson of the Martin County Concerned Citizens, spoke to a group of supporters gathered. “We are not here to ask the state legislature for a handout,” she said. “We are here to ask for a ‘paying back.’ For many years this commonwealth benefited greatly from severance taxes obtained from the digging, blasting and bombing of some of the poorest areas in the state, including Martin County.  During the 1980’s, Martin County was the second largest producer of coal in the nation, behind Pike County. Half of those severance taxes went to bicycle paths and pet projects far from our tattered homeland and across this whole state. It is not too much to ask that the legislature assure that our people have clean, safe, reliable, drinking water that they can afford.”

Read the full report here: https://tinyurl.com/martincountywater.

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Martin County Concerned Citizens is a grassroots community organization based in Martin County, Kentucky. Formed in 2017 by local residents to address the water quality crisis in the county, MCCC ensures that citizen voices are heard in determining the future of Martin County. 

 

The Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center is a nonprofit law firm that fights for justice in the coalfields by representing coal miners and their families on issues of black lung and mine safety and by working with grassroots groups and individuals to protect the land and people from misuse and degradation caused by extractive industries.

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  1. Wonderer says:
    3 years ago

    Martin County, what did you do with your share of the coal severance tax money?? What do you have to show for it?? Wasted dollars on stupid projects? Pockets filled until overflowing? Hiring everyone’s family members just to fill their pockets? List goes on forever!!!
    So now, the rest of the state has to give money to them just to be wasted even further??! I give up!!!

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  2. Charles says:
    3 years ago

    Martin County has running water?

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