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    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

    2022 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.  FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

    2022 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.  FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

  • 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
    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

    FREE LUNCHES CONTINUE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS IN 2022-23

    FREE LUNCHES CONTINUE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS IN 2022-23

  • 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
    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!

    AMERICAN IDOL WINNER  NOAH THOMPSON TO PERFORM AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

    AMERICAN IDOL WINNER NOAH THOMPSON TO PERFORM AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

    ‘DINO ROAR’ 2022-23 TOUR COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY AUGUST 2

    ‘DINO ROAR’ 2022-23 TOUR COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY AUGUST 2

  • 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
    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

    2022 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.  FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

    2022 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.  FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

  • 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
    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

    FREE LUNCHES CONTINUE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS IN 2022-23

    FREE LUNCHES CONTINUE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS IN 2022-23

  • 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
    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!

    AMERICAN IDOL WINNER  NOAH THOMPSON TO PERFORM AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

    AMERICAN IDOL WINNER NOAH THOMPSON TO PERFORM AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

    ‘DINO ROAR’ 2022-23 TOUR COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY AUGUST 2

    ‘DINO ROAR’ 2022-23 TOUR COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY AUGUST 2

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Dead Man’s Curve road project starts Monday; construction detours traffic until May 2020

Sara George by Sara George
October 9, 2019
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This dangerous part of old Rt 23 has been on the state’s six year plan for 20 years and construction will finally get started this Monday

Dead Man’s Curve road project starts Monday; construction detours traffic until May 2020

 

LAWRENCE COUNTY (Wed., Oct. 9, 2019) – KY 2565 in Louisa closes to all traffic on Monday, October 14, and is expected to remain closed until May of next year while the state’s contractor realigns the road to eliminate what locals know as Dead Man’s Curve.

Signs designating the work zone area go up this week. Motorists are advised to observe where the work zone begins and ends so that they will understand how to detour around the area beginning next week.

The project is designed to eliminate the 2565 curve between mile points 3.2 and 3.35, just before the road intersects with KY 3 (Eloise Preece Street, which turns into Pocahontas Drive), improve sight distance, and enhance safety.

Mountain Enterprises holds the low-bid contract at $1,037,727.65, and has 100 working days to complete the project. Roger McPeek, the contractor’s project manager, said the planned timetable is to finish the work around May 15, 2020. The road will be closed throughout the work zone until that time.

Doug Wright, Highway District 12 Section Engineer, whose office oversees and inspects the work, said that local officials and residents encouraged the Transportation Cabinet to eliminate the curve and realign the roadway.

“Crash records, current engineering standards, and common sense all indicate that this intersection will be much safer once these improvements are made,” Wright said. “We have worked on this project design for some time, including utility relocations and right-of-way considerations. We realize the road closure will be a temporary inconvenience, but everyone is on board, and we are anxious for the contractor to get started.”

 

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  1. Terry says:
    3 years ago

    Oh no!!! That’s been Dead Man’s Curve since I have been born!!!!! I was born n the Old General Hospital n 1955 & I am 63 years old. Gosh I hate change!!!!!

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  2. Bulldog fan says:
    3 years ago

    Aww man I wish there was another solution to this like maybe a traffic light that would force motorists to approach the curve at a lower speed. Set up an intersection at the light which would be at the top of the hill that goes down into Eloise/Meadowbrook. Sounds better in my head than I can relay in words, but the bottom line is that if you are coming from town via mayo trail you would stop at the light at the intersection which would direct you to either Eloise/Meadowbrook or continue on mayo trail which takes you to 2565 at its end. Coming the opposite direction going towards town from 2565 or the high bottom area…same scenario. You would stop at the light at the intersection with the option to turn right which goes to Eloise/Meadowbrook or continue towards town. Motorist coming from Eloise/Meadowbrook would stop at light at intersection and go straight towards town or turn left which takes you to 2565 or you can turn down into high bottom. I’m not good at explaining things but I hope you can visualize what I’ve explained. Can’t imagine Louisa without the legendary Dead Mans Curve which is an iconic local landmark. Of course it’s too late now to voice an opinion that would make a difference, but I’d love to see others post their comments here in regards to the situation.

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    • Charles says:
      3 years ago

      You have a good point my friend. when they destroy our history, whether road, building or anything we’ve lived our life with, its gone forever.

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  3. Weezy Tucky says:
    3 years ago

    Personally, I’m very happy to hear this. I hate that corner/intersection. I love progress and Louisa needs a lot of it!

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  4. Roast Beef says:
    3 years ago

    Anyone know what’s coming in beside arby’s?

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    • Swan says:
      3 years ago

      I read that it will be the Pretty Beauty Nail Salon and Chinese Restaurant. Like the one in Grayson.

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      • Citizen says:
        3 years ago

        Nope. DQ/gas station

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    • Bubba says:
      3 years ago

      A Zip Zone and DQ are going in across from Arby’s.

      Reply
  5. Citizen says:
    3 years ago

    Dairy Queen/gas station

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    • T-Bone says:
      3 years ago

      Oh great, another fast food place to get a burger. At least there will be a gas station where one can fill up to drive to a real town to eat at a “sit down and be served” restaurant!!!

      Reply
  6. Citizen says:
    3 years ago

    It scares me to death to drive through that area. I got in a bad wreck and it totaled my car. Thankfully I didn’t get hurt and the person that hit me didn’t get hurt. It’s hard to see another car coming. This is a really dangerous curve.
    Very glad it’s getting redone.
    It’s like a landmark in Louisa.

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    • Charles says:
      3 years ago

      Citizen, it looks identical (in the picture) to ‘Dead Mans Curve’ between Van Lear and Paintsville, that is also a part of the original US 23. The one I know was named that for a very good reason. I wonder how many old 23 had?

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      • Citizen says:
        3 years ago

        I don’t know Charles. That’s interesting I never knew that. 🙂

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        • Charles says:
          3 years ago

          😘

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