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    LAZER UPDATE:  NOAH THOMPSON NAMED AMERICAN IDOL 2022! LAWRENCE COUNTY GOES WILD!!!

    LAZER UPDATE: NOAH THOMPSON NAMED AMERICAN IDOL 2022! LAWRENCE COUNTY GOES WILD!!!

    GERAD PARKER WILL BE GUEST SPEAKER AT 2022 LCHS GRADUATION…

    GERAD PARKER WILL BE GUEST SPEAKER AT 2022 LCHS GRADUATION…

    CARTER, OSBORNE, WEST WIN LOCAL RACES, ALL FISCAL COURT MEMBERS  RE-ELECTED

    CARTER, OSBORNE, WEST WIN LOCAL RACES, ALL FISCAL COURT MEMBERS RE-ELECTED

    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

  • Sports
    FGHSAA Sports Hall of Fame Inductees 2022

    FGHSAA Sports Hall of Fame Inductees 2022

    DAWGS WIN ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE; REGION TOURNAMENT BEGINS MONDAY AT BELFRY

    DAWGS WIN ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE; REGION TOURNAMENT BEGINS MONDAY AT BELFRY

    LAWRENCE CO. ENDS REGULAR SEASON ON A FOUR GAME WINNING STREAK; DISTRICT TOURNAMENT STARTS MONDAY AT FLOYD CENTRAL

    LAWRENCE CO. ENDS REGULAR SEASON ON A FOUR GAME WINNING STREAK; DISTRICT TOURNAMENT STARTS MONDAY AT FLOYD CENTRAL

    TOLSIA TRACK TEAM READY FOR STATE MEET AFTER IMPRESSIVE SHOWING IN REGION

    TOLSIA TRACK TEAM READY FOR STATE MEET AFTER IMPRESSIVE SHOWING IN REGION

    BULLDOGS SHUTOUT BETSY LAYNE BEHIND FLETCHER AND PATTON; WILL PLAY FOR ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE ON WEDNESDAY

    BULLDOGS SHUTOUT BETSY LAYNE BEHIND FLETCHER AND PATTON; WILL PLAY FOR ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE ON WEDNESDAY

    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

  • Lifestyles
    PARKER GIVES  ‘MEMORABLE” COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: “A MESSAGE CLOSE TO HIS HEART” TO LCHS SENIORS CLASS OF 2022…

    PARKER GIVES  ‘MEMORABLE” COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: “A MESSAGE CLOSE TO HIS HEART” TO LCHS SENIORS CLASS OF 2022…

    FORMER UK BASKETBALL PLAYER VISITS ROTARY, NOW WORKS FOR ARC

    FORMER UK BASKETBALL PLAYER VISITS ROTARY, NOW WORKS FOR ARC

    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

  • Courthouse
    $21 MILLION BUDGET, TRAILS, ON FISCAL COURT’S PLATE TODAY

    $21 MILLION BUDGET, TRAILS, ON FISCAL COURT’S PLATE TODAY

    CITY OF LOUISA EMPLOYEE CODY NAPIER TAKES ‘MR CINCINNATI’ WILL GO PRO, MAYOR SAYS

    CITY OF LOUISA EMPLOYEE CODY NAPIER TAKES ‘MR CINCINNATI’ WILL GO PRO, MAYOR SAYS

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 16-20

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 16-20

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 16-20

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 16-20

    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

  • Recollections
    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional: My 15 minutes of fame

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional: My 15 minutes of fame

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…More Old School

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…More Old School

    FRED SENDS RECOLLECTIONS DURING NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS MONTH

    FRED SENDS RECOLLECTIONS DURING NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS MONTH

    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

  • Obituaries
    Daniel Paul Hall, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Daniel Paul Hall, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Lucy Mae Henson, 80, of Louisa, KY

    Lucy Mae Henson, 80, of Louisa, KY

    James Everett Bryant, 67, of Louisa, KY

    James Everett Bryant, 67, of Louisa, KY

    Rose Mary McReynolds, 86, of Clifford, KY

    Rose Mary McReynolds, 86, of Clifford, KY

    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

  • Regional News
    TODD CASE APPOINTED TO UK BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    TODD CASE APPOINTED TO UK BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    FEB. MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – FEBRUARY 5-16, 2022

    MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – APRIL 28-MAY 21, 2022

    OSBORNE STUNS DERIFIELD IN LAWRENCE COUNTY ATTORNEY RACE

    NOAH THOMPSON LIVE IN LOUISA…What a Homecoming!

    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….

  • Announcements
    DAYTIME CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR KY 1690 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    DAYTIME CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR KY 1690 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    LIBRARY BOARD MEETING FULL OF ‘SHOTS’ AT ONLINE NEWSPAPER

    MUSIC IN THE PARK THIS SUMMER…SEE VIDEO OF HAROLD AND WES

    NOAH TO PLAY IN ‘RUSH AND ROWDY’ CONCERT IN ASHLAND

    NOAH TO PLAY IN ‘RUSH AND ROWDY’ CONCERT IN ASHLAND

    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!

  • Editorials/Letters
    OP ED BY TIM ROBINSON… FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURE: KENTUCKY ON FRONTLINES OF NATIONAL ADDICTION EPIDEMIC

    OP ED BY TIM ROBINSON… FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURE: KENTUCKY ON FRONTLINES OF NATIONAL ADDICTION EPIDEMIC

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Why did Memorial Day Change?

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Why did Memorial Day Change?

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE

    LIBRARY BOARD MEETING FULL OF ‘SHOTS’ AT ONLINE NEWSPAPER

    LIBRARY BOARD MEETING FULL OF ‘SHOTS’ AT ONLINE NEWSPAPER

    OSBORNE STUNS DERIFIELD IN LAWRENCE COUNTY ATTORNEY RACE

    OSBORNE STUNS DERIFIELD IN LAWRENCE COUNTY ATTORNEY RACE

    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

  • News
    LAZER UPDATE:  NOAH THOMPSON NAMED AMERICAN IDOL 2022! LAWRENCE COUNTY GOES WILD!!!

    LAZER UPDATE: NOAH THOMPSON NAMED AMERICAN IDOL 2022! LAWRENCE COUNTY GOES WILD!!!

    GERAD PARKER WILL BE GUEST SPEAKER AT 2022 LCHS GRADUATION…

    GERAD PARKER WILL BE GUEST SPEAKER AT 2022 LCHS GRADUATION…

    CARTER, OSBORNE, WEST WIN LOCAL RACES, ALL FISCAL COURT MEMBERS  RE-ELECTED

    CARTER, OSBORNE, WEST WIN LOCAL RACES, ALL FISCAL COURT MEMBERS RE-ELECTED

    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

  • Sports
    FGHSAA Sports Hall of Fame Inductees 2022

    FGHSAA Sports Hall of Fame Inductees 2022

    DAWGS WIN ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE; REGION TOURNAMENT BEGINS MONDAY AT BELFRY

    DAWGS WIN ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE; REGION TOURNAMENT BEGINS MONDAY AT BELFRY

    LAWRENCE CO. ENDS REGULAR SEASON ON A FOUR GAME WINNING STREAK; DISTRICT TOURNAMENT STARTS MONDAY AT FLOYD CENTRAL

    LAWRENCE CO. ENDS REGULAR SEASON ON A FOUR GAME WINNING STREAK; DISTRICT TOURNAMENT STARTS MONDAY AT FLOYD CENTRAL

    TOLSIA TRACK TEAM READY FOR STATE MEET AFTER IMPRESSIVE SHOWING IN REGION

    TOLSIA TRACK TEAM READY FOR STATE MEET AFTER IMPRESSIVE SHOWING IN REGION

    BULLDOGS SHUTOUT BETSY LAYNE BEHIND FLETCHER AND PATTON; WILL PLAY FOR ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE ON WEDNESDAY

    BULLDOGS SHUTOUT BETSY LAYNE BEHIND FLETCHER AND PATTON; WILL PLAY FOR ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE ON WEDNESDAY

    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

  • Lifestyles
    PARKER GIVES  ‘MEMORABLE” COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: “A MESSAGE CLOSE TO HIS HEART” TO LCHS SENIORS CLASS OF 2022…

    PARKER GIVES  ‘MEMORABLE” COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: “A MESSAGE CLOSE TO HIS HEART” TO LCHS SENIORS CLASS OF 2022…

    FORMER UK BASKETBALL PLAYER VISITS ROTARY, NOW WORKS FOR ARC

    FORMER UK BASKETBALL PLAYER VISITS ROTARY, NOW WORKS FOR ARC

    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

  • Courthouse
    $21 MILLION BUDGET, TRAILS, ON FISCAL COURT’S PLATE TODAY

    $21 MILLION BUDGET, TRAILS, ON FISCAL COURT’S PLATE TODAY

    CITY OF LOUISA EMPLOYEE CODY NAPIER TAKES ‘MR CINCINNATI’ WILL GO PRO, MAYOR SAYS

    CITY OF LOUISA EMPLOYEE CODY NAPIER TAKES ‘MR CINCINNATI’ WILL GO PRO, MAYOR SAYS

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 16-20

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 16-20

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 16-20

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 16-20

    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

  • Recollections
    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional: My 15 minutes of fame

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional: My 15 minutes of fame

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…More Old School

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…More Old School

    FRED SENDS RECOLLECTIONS DURING NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS MONTH

    FRED SENDS RECOLLECTIONS DURING NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS MONTH

    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

  • Obituaries
    Daniel Paul Hall, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Daniel Paul Hall, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Lucy Mae Henson, 80, of Louisa, KY

    Lucy Mae Henson, 80, of Louisa, KY

    James Everett Bryant, 67, of Louisa, KY

    James Everett Bryant, 67, of Louisa, KY

    Rose Mary McReynolds, 86, of Clifford, KY

    Rose Mary McReynolds, 86, of Clifford, KY

    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

  • Regional News
    TODD CASE APPOINTED TO UK BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    TODD CASE APPOINTED TO UK BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    FEB. MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – FEBRUARY 5-16, 2022

    MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – APRIL 28-MAY 21, 2022

    OSBORNE STUNS DERIFIELD IN LAWRENCE COUNTY ATTORNEY RACE

    NOAH THOMPSON LIVE IN LOUISA…What a Homecoming!

    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….

  • Announcements
    DAYTIME CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR KY 1690 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    DAYTIME CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR KY 1690 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    LIBRARY BOARD MEETING FULL OF ‘SHOTS’ AT ONLINE NEWSPAPER

    MUSIC IN THE PARK THIS SUMMER…SEE VIDEO OF HAROLD AND WES

    NOAH TO PLAY IN ‘RUSH AND ROWDY’ CONCERT IN ASHLAND

    NOAH TO PLAY IN ‘RUSH AND ROWDY’ CONCERT IN ASHLAND

    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

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W.Va. Governor owned companies may be fined $35 million over Kentucky contracts

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October 24, 2019
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Companies tied to W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice face $35 million judgment in KY coal case

W.Va. Governor Jim Justice’s companies say coal turned out to be no good.

LONDON – Companies tied to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice have been ordered to pay $35 million in damages over a coal deal in Eastern Kentucky that went sour.

That amount includes $16.9 million to cover unpaid royalties for not making good on a mining contract, plus interest on that amount since 2012, which would add millions more.

It also includes $17 million to punish the companies for abuses, such as failing to turn over information as required during the lawsuit.

The Justice companies “obstructed the search for truth in this case by withholding information ordered to be produced,” U.S. Magistrate Judge Hanly A. Ingram said in one ruling.

U.S. District Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove also ordered the Justice companies to pay attorney fees and costs of the companies that won the lawsuit.

The attorneys filed a request this week for a total of a little more than $1 million.

The order on damages may not be the final word in the court fight, which has been going on for more than seven years.

Attorneys for the Justice companies filed a motion this week asking Van Tatenhove to reconsider how much they’ll have to pay, arguing that the figure for lost royalties was based on an unreliable assessment and that $17 million in punitive damages was excessive.

There has been no ruling on that motion.

The lawsuit resulted from a deal signed in 2005 for coal in Breathitt County. New London Tobacco Market and its agent, Fivemile Energy LLC, assigned Kentucky Fuel the right to mine in return for royalties and retainer payments.

New London and Fivemile sued Kentucky Fuel and the James C. Justice Companies Inc., in 2012, charging that Kentucky Fuel had failed to mine the coal as required.

Jim Justice was the operator of Kentucky Fuel at the time, but his son, Jay Justice, is now company president, according to a court record.

Jim Justice was elected governor in 2016 as a Democrat but announced at a rally with President Donald Trump that he had switched to a Republican.

The Justice companies argued that after signing the lease for the coal in Breathitt County, they learned that the quality of the coal was poor, meaning it couldn’t be mined profitably.

Justice company officials testified they believed the contract only required Kentucky Fuel to mine the coal if it was commercially feasible. The coal industry has taken a beating in Eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia, shedding thousands of jobs since 2011.

Trump has rolled back environmental rules to try to help the industry, but there were fewer jobs in Kentucky in the most recent quarterly report than when Trump took office in early 2017.

Van Tatenhove said the issue of whether difficult economic conditions excused Kentucky Fuel from mining the coal was moot because he had approved a default judgment against the company based on the abuses Ingram had cited.

However, Van Tatenhove also said evidence suggested that the view that Kentucky Fuel didn’t have to carry out the contract under certain economic conditions was wrong.

The president of New London Tobacco Market testified that the purpose of one amendment was to “guarantee that the Fivemile Coal would get mined no matter what,” Van Tatehove said in a September decision.

The decision also noted that one draft of a contract revision included language tying mining to economic conditions, but that language was dropped in the final version.

The ruling also said that the claim by Justice company officials, including Jay Justice, that it would be hard to mine and sell the coal at issue in the case was “undercut” by other statements they made.

For example, Ingram said in a decision that at the same time Justice company officials were arguing the coal could not be profitably mined, they were telling potential buyers that it could be.

The Justice companies ultimately received at least $8.8 million for the Fivemile assets, according to a motion from attorneys for Fivemile Energy and New London Tobacco Market.

Justice officials said that deal included property other than the coal.

The initial order for damages against the Justice companies after the 2014 default judgment totaled $60 million. Van Tatenhove put that on hold and ordered a hearing on additional evidence, resulting in the recent order for $35 million in damages.

In a separate case, New London Tobacco Market and Fivemile Energy have charged that Justice companies transferred millions of dollars worth of property after the default judgment to try to avoid paying them.

Gov. Justice is a member or officer in companies named in that complaint, according to the lawsuit.

An attorney for Justice-family companies denied wrongdoing.

That case is on hold pending a resolution in the case over damages.

By Bill Estep
Lexington Herald-Leader

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