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    LAWRENCE COUNTY GREAT 4th OF JULY BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION JULY 1 – 3, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY GREAT 4th OF JULY BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION JULY 1 – 3, 2022

    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!

  • 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 ROTARY GETS NEW PRESIDENT, INSTALLS OFFICERS  AT MEETING IN CARTER ROOM

    LOUISA ROTARY GETS NEW PRESIDENT, INSTALLS OFFICERS AT MEETING IN CARTER ROOM

    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

  • Courthouse
    LAWRENCE COUNTY CIVIL SUITS, DEEDS AND MARRIAGES JUNE 27-JULY 1

    LAWRENCE COUNTY CIVIL SUITS, DEEDS AND MARRIAGES JUNE 27-JULY 1

    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

  • 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
    LAWRENCE COUNTY GREAT 4th OF JULY BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION JULY 1 – 3, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY GREAT 4th OF JULY BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION JULY 1 – 3, 2022

    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!

  • 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 ROTARY GETS NEW PRESIDENT, INSTALLS OFFICERS  AT MEETING IN CARTER ROOM

    LOUISA ROTARY GETS NEW PRESIDENT, INSTALLS OFFICERS AT MEETING IN CARTER ROOM

    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

  • Courthouse
    LAWRENCE COUNTY CIVIL SUITS, DEEDS AND MARRIAGES JUNE 27-JULY 1

    LAWRENCE COUNTY CIVIL SUITS, DEEDS AND MARRIAGES JUNE 27-JULY 1

    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

  • 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

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Kentucky Government Press Release by Kentucky Government Press Release
March 18, 2020
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Guidance for closure of public-facing businesses, government offices

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 17, 2020) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced additional steps to contain and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

“It’s my job to protect my family and friends, but I believe it’s all of our civic duty to protect our communities,” Gov. Beshear said. “I will use every resource in this state, every dollar at my disposal, every personnel that we have, to do everything we can to protect everyone’s loved ones if we see a spike that is significant. Kentucky, we’ll need your help. We’ll need your help staying calm. We’ll need volunteers and we know you’ll respond. We will get through this together.”

Gov. Beshear reminded Kentuckians to remain calm, have faith and to continue doing their patriotic duty by following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to protect the most vulnerable, which includes seniors and those with chronic conditions including heart, lung or kidney disease. He also delivered a special message to children, offering tips to relieve stress and anxiety, maintain a routine and stay active.

Gov. Beshear’s new actions include:

Issued guidance on closing public-facing businesses
Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Beshear issued an executive order outlining specific steps all public-facing businesses should take regarding closures, which include:

  • By 5:00 p.m. on March 18, 2020, all public-facing businesses that encourage public congregation or, that by the nature of the service to the public, cannot comply with CDC guidelines concerning social distancing, shall cease all in-person operations.
  • These public-facing businesses that must close include entertainment, hospitality and recreational facilities, community and recreation centers, gyms and exercise facilities, hair salons, nail salons, spas, concert venues, theaters, and sporting event facilities.
  • Those businesses providing food, food processing, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, feed mills, construction, trash collection, retail, grocery and consumer goods, home repair/hardware and auto repair, pharmacy, and other medical facilities, biomedical and healthcare, post offices, insurance, banks, gas stations, laundromats, veterinary clinics and pet stores, warehousing, storage, and distribution, public transportation, and hotel and commercial lodging may remain open, subject to limitations provided in prior orders, but must to the extent practicable implement Centers for Disease Control guidance, including:
    • maintaining a distance of 6 feet between persons;
    • ensuring employees practice appropriate hygiene measures, including regular, thorough handwashing;
    • ensuring that employees who are sick remain home; and
    • regularly cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Gov. Beshear said the overriding goal of the order is to minimize in-person interaction, which is the primary means of transmission of COVID-19. The immediate implementation of the order is necessary as patrons of public-facing businesses gather in large numbers, in close proximity to each other and in enclosed spaces, endangering the health of customers and staff.

“For those out there trying to find an exception, if you’re not truly engaging in social distancing, if you are not taking those steps, it will force further action,” Gov. Beshear said. “Not that we want to take it, but we have to protect everybody. It’s all of our duties. Look for ways to be a part of the solution as opposed to being an exception to what we’re putting out there.”

Child Care
Gov. Beshear said the state is working with federal partners to continue Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payments on behalf of qualified families during the mandatory closure period. The state will also be covering copayments typically covered by families.

Acute and Psychiatric Care Visitation
To limit the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Beshear advised all acute care facilities to discourage all visitors except for end-of-life circumstances. He also advised psychiatric facilities to restrict visitation, only allowing it if deemed medically necessary by the attending physician, administrator and the medical director.

Long Term Care Visitation
Gov. Beshear also recommended personal care homes, assisted living, senior care facilities and intermediate care facilities limit visitation only to loved ones that are receiving end-of-life care.

Adult Day Health Centers
To slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Beshear issued interim guidance to require the temporary closure of all licensed adult day care centers across the state. This emergency closure will begin on March 20.

Closure of in-person government services
As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, all government offices are closed to in-person services.

“We are having to take some tough steps, but it’s absolutely necessary,” Gov. Beshear said. “We are going to take them. We are going to get through it. We are going to restock, rebuild, whatever it takes to get back to where we were.”

As of 6:30 p.m. March 17, the state’s COVID-19 patient information includes 27 cases:

  • 27           F             Harrison, recovered
  • 67           F             Harrison
  • 69           M            Jefferson
  • 40           F             Fayette
  • 68           M            Harrison
  • 46           M            Fayette
  • 60           M            Harrison
  • 54           F             Harrison
  • 31           F             Fayette
  • 56           M            Montgomery
  • 66           M            Bourbon, passed away March 15
  • 67           F             Jefferson
  • 51           M            Montgomery
  • 80           F             Jefferson
  • 53           M            Nelson
  • 68           F             Jefferson
  • 51           M            Harrison
  • 47           M            Fayette
  • 31           M            Fayette
  • 73           F             Jefferson
  • 49           M            Clark
  • 54           M            Jefferson
  • 34           F             Jefferson
  • 74           M            Jefferson
  • 33           F             New York, tested in Lexington
  • 69           M            Lyon
  • 66           M            Jefferson

Gov. Beshear also announced all 16 passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship have returned home.

Other actions by Gov. Beshear
Gov. Beshear has continued to take decisive action since the first case was confirmed in Kentucky. To read the full list of actions Gov. Beshear has taken to protect Kentuckians and limit the spread of the coronavirus, visit governor.ky.gov/covid19.

More information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages people to follow these steps to prevent illness. Kentuckians can find regular updates and resources including more information about when to seek medical attention and courses of action for those in counties with positive cases at kycovid19.ky.gov. They are also urged to visit cdc.gov/coronavirus for up-to-date information. Kentuckians who want advice can call the state hotline at 1.800.722.5725 or call their local health care provider.

To read Gov. Beshear’s news releases and watch other news regarding COVID-19 visit governor.ky.gov.

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