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    DRONE VIDEOS CAPTURES FULL EXTENT OF THE MAJOR FLOODING IN LOUISA THIS WEEK, WITH BIG SANDY HIGHEST IN LOUISA AND FORT GAY AREAS IN NEARLY 45 YEARS

    DRONE VIDEOS CAPTURES FULL EXTENT OF THE MAJOR FLOODING IN LOUISA THIS WEEK, WITH BIG SANDY HIGHEST IN LOUISA AND FORT GAY AREAS IN NEARLY 45 YEARS

    LOUISA MAN DIES IN FATAL CRASH AT 23/3 INTERSECTION NEAR THE ‘BIRD HOUSE’

    LOUISA MAN DIES IN FATAL CRASH AT 23/3 INTERSECTION NEAR THE ‘BIRD HOUSE’

    East Lynn man and daughter arrested with 55 grams of heroin

    East Lynn man and daughter arrested with 55 grams of heroin

    FLETCHER ANNOUNCES REST OF WEEK SCHEDULE; BESHEAR WANTS SCHOOLS TO OPEN FOR IN-PERSON MARCH 1

    FLETCHER ANNOUNCES REST OF WEEK SCHEDULE; BESHEAR WANTS SCHOOLS TO OPEN FOR IN-PERSON MARCH 1

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:  Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

    SON DIES WHILE PARENTS ESCAPE LOUISA HOUSE FIRE

    SON DIES WHILE PARENTS ESCAPE LOUISA HOUSE FIRE

    UPDATE: 11:00 AM, FEBRUARY 21:  Crews are continuing to work through the weekend…7:00 pm 2/19/21: Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Friday, February 19, 10:30 a.m.

    UPDATE: 11:00 AM, FEBRUARY 21: Crews are continuing to work through the weekend…7:00 pm 2/19/21: Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Friday, February 19, 10:30 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m.

    BREAKING NEWS: ALL ROADS IN LAWRENCE COUNTY SHUT DOWN DUE TO SEVERE BLACK ICE CONDITIONS & INCOMING ICE-SNOW STORM

    BREAKING NEWS: ALL ROADS IN LAWRENCE COUNTY SHUT DOWN DUE TO SEVERE BLACK ICE CONDITIONS & INCOMING ICE-SNOW STORM

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response:   Saturday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.   

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Saturday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.  

  • Sports
    Tolsia Girls Basketball finally returns to the court, Home opener against Spring Valley tonight

    Tolsia Girls Basketball finally returns to the court, Home opener against Spring Valley tonight

    Feltner picks up game winning RBI in Morehead St. victory over #1 Louisville

    Feltner picks up game winning RBI in Morehead St. victory over #1 Louisville

    Lady Dawgs on winning streak after beating former Bulldog Paul Miller over the weekend

    Lady Dawgs on winning streak after beating former Bulldog Paul Miller over the weekend

    Bulldogs prevail over Bath Co. in overtime, Fall at Belfry and PBurg

    Bulldogs prevail over Bath Co. in overtime, Fall at Belfry and PBurg

    Lawrence Co. splits two road games against Betsy Layne and Floyd Central, Falls at Johnson Central

    Lawrence Co. splits two road games against Betsy Layne and Floyd Central, Falls at Johnson Central

    Trenton Adkins scores a game high 34 points to help Lawrence Co. sweep the season series with Floyd Central; Dawgs travel to PBurg tonight

    Trenton Adkins scores a game high 34 points to help Lawrence Co. sweep the season series with Floyd Central; Dawgs travel to PBurg tonight

    Former Lawrence Co. football star Noah West helps East Tennessee St. to opening game victory over Samford

    Former Lawrence Co. football star Noah West helps East Tennessee St. to opening game victory over Samford

    Turnovers doom Lady Dawgs in home loss to Belfry

    Turnovers doom Lady Dawgs in home loss to Belfry

    Dawgs win high scoring affair over Floyd Central, Fall versus Rowan Co. on Valentines Day

    Dawgs win high scoring affair over Floyd Central, Fall versus Rowan Co. on Valentines Day

  • Lifestyles
    RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT:  Louisa First Baptist Church – Thursday, March 18 from 1–6 pm

    RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT: Louisa First Baptist Church – Thursday, March 18 from 1–6 pm

    NEW $136 BENEFITS CARD WILL BE RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 2020 FOR ALL KY STUDENTS

    NEW $136 BENEFITS CARD WILL BE RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 2020 FOR ALL KY STUDENTS

    KENTUCKY GIRL SCOUTS UNVEIL PROGRAM/RETAIL STOREFRONT AT ASHLAND TOWN CENTER MALL THIS WEEKEND

    KENTUCKY GIRL SCOUTS UNVEIL PROGRAM/RETAIL STOREFRONT AT ASHLAND TOWN CENTER MALL THIS WEEKEND

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:  Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

    I Was in Addiction…(Part 2 of 12)

    I Was in Addiction…(Part 2 of 12)

    **UPDATE**   FEB 21, 9:30 AM…NEED WATER LOUISA FORT GAY RESIDENTS? GO TO LOUISA FIRE STATION #1;  FREE 5 GALLON KEROSENE IN LOUISA; WEATHER UPDATES FROM LOCAL SOURCES

    **UPDATE** FEB 21, 9:30 AM…NEED WATER LOUISA FORT GAY RESIDENTS? GO TO LOUISA FIRE STATION #1; FREE 5 GALLON KEROSENE IN LOUISA; WEATHER UPDATES FROM LOCAL SOURCES

    SCHOOLS UPDATE: BLAINE/FALLSBURG SCHOOLS WILL BEGIN ON SITE FOOD SERVICE MONDAY

    SCHOOLS UPDATE: BLAINE/FALLSBURG SCHOOLS WILL BEGIN ON SITE FOOD SERVICE MONDAY

    Gov. Beshear Launches $264 Million Healthy at HomeEviction Relief Fund

    Gov. Beshear Launches $264 Million Healthy at HomeEviction Relief Fund

    Lawrence County Rogers Scholar student organized a pillow drive for nursing home and housing authority 

    Lawrence County Rogers Scholar student organized a pillow drive for nursing home and housing authority 

  • Courthouse
    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 1-5

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 1-5

    Judge accounts for aid county had provided during storm

    Judge accounts for aid county had provided during storm

    CARTER DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL

    CARTER DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL

    Ky. Supreme Court issues orders allowing courts to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions

    Ky. Supreme Court issues orders allowing courts to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of 2/22 — 2/26/2021

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of 2/22 — 2/26/2021

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of 2/22/2021 — 2/26/2021

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of 2/22/2021 — 2/26/2021

    OHIO WOMAN ARRESTED BY LAWRENCE CO. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT FOR IMPORTING AND TRAFFICKING HEROIN AND METH

    OHIO WOMAN ARRESTED BY LAWRENCE CO. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT FOR IMPORTING AND TRAFFICKING HEROIN AND METH

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of February 8-12

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of February 8-12

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of February 8-12

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of February 8-12

  • Recollections
    FRED JONES: HACK’S NEWS STAND

    FRED JONES: HACK’S NEWS STAND

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA:  Penny Post Cards

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Penny Post Cards

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Get Well, Soon!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Get Well, Soon!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Valentine

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Valentine

    Long-time educator Pinkie Moore’s mission is to help underserved children and families succeed

    Long-time educator Pinkie Moore’s mission is to help underserved children and families succeed

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Barn Finds!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Barn Finds!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Kid’s Land! Confections!!!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Kid’s Land! Confections!!!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Comforts of Home

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Comforts of Home

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Disappearing Activities

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Disappearing Activities

  • Obituaries
    Hobert Casteel, 93, of Louisa, KY

    Hobert Casteel, 93, of Louisa, KY

    Florene (Hager) Hampton, 97, of Louisa, Ky.

    Florene (Hager) Hampton, 97, of Louisa, Ky.

    Glenda Grayson, 67, Louisa, Ky.

    Glenda Grayson, 67, Louisa, Ky.

    Mrs. Marcia Ann Chaney, 66, of Louisa, KY

    Mrs. Marcia Ann Chaney, 66, of Louisa, KY

    Ada V. Chapman Franklin, 101, formerly of Chapman, Ky

    Ada V. Chapman Franklin, 101, formerly of Chapman, Ky

    SON DIES WHILE PARENTS ESCAPE LOUISA HOUSE FIRE

    Michael Lee Sloas, 37, of Louisa, KY

    Richard (Rick) Gussler, 64, of Winchester, KY formerly of Louisa, Ky

    Richard (Rick) Gussler, 64, of Winchester, KY formerly of Louisa, Ky

    Karen Adams, 55, of Meades Branch Louisa, KY

    Karen Adams, 55, of Meades Branch Louisa, KY

    Anna Mae (Henson) Peters, 90, of Warner Robins, GA

    Anna Mae (Henson) Peters, 90, of Warner Robins, GA

  • Regional News
    UPDATE: WOMAN FOUND DEAD ALONG INSIDE OF DITCH IN MARTIN COUNTY IS IDENTIFIED AND HER POSSIBLE CAUSE OF DEATH IS RELEASED BY LOCAL OFFICIALS

    UPDATE: WOMAN FOUND DEAD ALONG INSIDE OF DITCH IN MARTIN COUNTY IS IDENTIFIED AND HER POSSIBLE CAUSE OF DEATH IS RELEASED BY LOCAL OFFICIALS

    MYSTERY: BODY OF WOMAN FOUND IN ROADSIDE DITCH IN MARTIN COUNTY TUESDAY

    MYSTERY: BODY OF WOMAN FOUND IN ROADSIDE DITCH IN MARTIN COUNTY TUESDAY

    Beshear calls new vaccine a ‘game changer’ as end of pandemic is in sight

    Beshear calls new vaccine a ‘game changer’ as end of pandemic is in sight

    KENTUCKY GOVERNOR DECLARES ‘STATE OF EMERGENCY’ ACROSS STATE

    KENTUCKY GOVERNOR DECLARES ‘STATE OF EMERGENCY’ ACROSS STATE

    MARTIN COUNTY GRAND JURY HANDS DOWN INDICTMENTS AGAINST EIGHT INDIVIDUALS

    MARTIN COUNTY GRAND JURY HANDS DOWN INDICTMENTS AGAINST EIGHT INDIVIDUALS

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:   Friday, February 26, 9:30 a.m.   

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Friday, February 26, 9:30 a.m.  

    TWO FT. GAY WOMEN ARRESTED AFTER WAYNE SHERIFF’S INVESTIGATION

    TWO FT. GAY WOMEN ARRESTED AFTER WAYNE SHERIFF’S INVESTIGATION

    LAWRENCE COUNTY STILL HAS 3,500 HOMES WITHOUT POWER, MANY IN FALLSBURG AREA

    LAWRENCE COUNTY STILL HAS 3,500 HOMES WITHOUT POWER, MANY IN FALLSBURG AREA

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ‘LENDS A COPTER’ TO HELP AEP WITH DAMAGE TODAY

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ‘LENDS A COPTER’ TO HELP AEP WITH DAMAGE TODAY

  • Announcements
    NEW ENTERTAINMENT EVENT COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY MAY 21-22

    NEW ENTERTAINMENT EVENT COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY MAY 21-22

    CITY OF LOUISA – FLOOD UPDATE- March 4th, 2021 9am. 

    CITY OF LOUISA – FLOOD UPDATE- March 4th, 2021 9am. 

    Mayor’s UPDATE: CITY OF LOUISA 

    Mayor’s UPDATE: CITY OF LOUISA 

    CARTER DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL

    CARTER DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL

    CITY OF LOUiSA  FLOOD Update 3/1/21 10:00 am

    CITY OF LOUiSA  FLOOD Update 3/1/21 10:00 am

    NEW $136 BENEFITS CARD WILL BE RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 2020 FOR ALL KY STUDENTS

    NEW $136 BENEFITS CARD WILL BE RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 2020 FOR ALL KY STUDENTS

    Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update: Jan. 28 and Feb. 24

    Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update: Jan. 28 and Feb. 24

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:   Friday, February 26, 9:30 a.m.   

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Friday, February 26, 9:30 a.m.  

    Non-perishable food items available Thursday, February 25 @ Middle School

    Non-perishable food items available Thursday, February 25 @ Middle School

  • Editorials/Letters
    OP-ED from Kentucky Auditor is to the point: It’s Time to Fix Kentucky’s Unemployment System

    OP-ED from Kentucky Auditor is to the point: It’s Time to Fix Kentucky’s Unemployment System

    Cooperative effort overcomes historic challenge

    Cooperative effort overcomes historic challenge

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bill would eliminate the requirement of an additional two years of work for black lung recipients

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bill would eliminate the requirement of an additional two years of work for black lung recipients

    Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update: Jan. 28 and Feb. 24

    Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update: Jan. 28 and Feb. 24

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: February 26, 2021

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: February 26, 2021

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    PSC Makes a Decision on Kentucky Power’s Third Rate Hike in Five Years

    PSC Makes a Decision on Kentucky Power’s Third Rate Hike in Five Years

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    Week is short on days but long on action

    Week is short on days but long on action

  • News
    DRONE VIDEOS CAPTURES FULL EXTENT OF THE MAJOR FLOODING IN LOUISA THIS WEEK, WITH BIG SANDY HIGHEST IN LOUISA AND FORT GAY AREAS IN NEARLY 45 YEARS

    DRONE VIDEOS CAPTURES FULL EXTENT OF THE MAJOR FLOODING IN LOUISA THIS WEEK, WITH BIG SANDY HIGHEST IN LOUISA AND FORT GAY AREAS IN NEARLY 45 YEARS

    LOUISA MAN DIES IN FATAL CRASH AT 23/3 INTERSECTION NEAR THE ‘BIRD HOUSE’

    LOUISA MAN DIES IN FATAL CRASH AT 23/3 INTERSECTION NEAR THE ‘BIRD HOUSE’

    East Lynn man and daughter arrested with 55 grams of heroin

    East Lynn man and daughter arrested with 55 grams of heroin

    FLETCHER ANNOUNCES REST OF WEEK SCHEDULE; BESHEAR WANTS SCHOOLS TO OPEN FOR IN-PERSON MARCH 1

    FLETCHER ANNOUNCES REST OF WEEK SCHEDULE; BESHEAR WANTS SCHOOLS TO OPEN FOR IN-PERSON MARCH 1

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:  Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

    SON DIES WHILE PARENTS ESCAPE LOUISA HOUSE FIRE

    SON DIES WHILE PARENTS ESCAPE LOUISA HOUSE FIRE

    UPDATE: 11:00 AM, FEBRUARY 21:  Crews are continuing to work through the weekend…7:00 pm 2/19/21: Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Friday, February 19, 10:30 a.m.

    UPDATE: 11:00 AM, FEBRUARY 21: Crews are continuing to work through the weekend…7:00 pm 2/19/21: Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Friday, February 19, 10:30 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m.

    BREAKING NEWS: ALL ROADS IN LAWRENCE COUNTY SHUT DOWN DUE TO SEVERE BLACK ICE CONDITIONS & INCOMING ICE-SNOW STORM

    BREAKING NEWS: ALL ROADS IN LAWRENCE COUNTY SHUT DOWN DUE TO SEVERE BLACK ICE CONDITIONS & INCOMING ICE-SNOW STORM

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response:   Saturday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.   

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Saturday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.  

  • Sports
    Tolsia Girls Basketball finally returns to the court, Home opener against Spring Valley tonight

    Tolsia Girls Basketball finally returns to the court, Home opener against Spring Valley tonight

    Feltner picks up game winning RBI in Morehead St. victory over #1 Louisville

    Feltner picks up game winning RBI in Morehead St. victory over #1 Louisville

    Lady Dawgs on winning streak after beating former Bulldog Paul Miller over the weekend

    Lady Dawgs on winning streak after beating former Bulldog Paul Miller over the weekend

    Bulldogs prevail over Bath Co. in overtime, Fall at Belfry and PBurg

    Bulldogs prevail over Bath Co. in overtime, Fall at Belfry and PBurg

    Lawrence Co. splits two road games against Betsy Layne and Floyd Central, Falls at Johnson Central

    Lawrence Co. splits two road games against Betsy Layne and Floyd Central, Falls at Johnson Central

    Trenton Adkins scores a game high 34 points to help Lawrence Co. sweep the season series with Floyd Central; Dawgs travel to PBurg tonight

    Trenton Adkins scores a game high 34 points to help Lawrence Co. sweep the season series with Floyd Central; Dawgs travel to PBurg tonight

    Former Lawrence Co. football star Noah West helps East Tennessee St. to opening game victory over Samford

    Former Lawrence Co. football star Noah West helps East Tennessee St. to opening game victory over Samford

    Turnovers doom Lady Dawgs in home loss to Belfry

    Turnovers doom Lady Dawgs in home loss to Belfry

    Dawgs win high scoring affair over Floyd Central, Fall versus Rowan Co. on Valentines Day

    Dawgs win high scoring affair over Floyd Central, Fall versus Rowan Co. on Valentines Day

  • Lifestyles
    RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT:  Louisa First Baptist Church – Thursday, March 18 from 1–6 pm

    RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT: Louisa First Baptist Church – Thursday, March 18 from 1–6 pm

    NEW $136 BENEFITS CARD WILL BE RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 2020 FOR ALL KY STUDENTS

    NEW $136 BENEFITS CARD WILL BE RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 2020 FOR ALL KY STUDENTS

    KENTUCKY GIRL SCOUTS UNVEIL PROGRAM/RETAIL STOREFRONT AT ASHLAND TOWN CENTER MALL THIS WEEKEND

    KENTUCKY GIRL SCOUTS UNVEIL PROGRAM/RETAIL STOREFRONT AT ASHLAND TOWN CENTER MALL THIS WEEKEND

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:  Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

    I Was in Addiction…(Part 2 of 12)

    I Was in Addiction…(Part 2 of 12)

    **UPDATE**   FEB 21, 9:30 AM…NEED WATER LOUISA FORT GAY RESIDENTS? GO TO LOUISA FIRE STATION #1;  FREE 5 GALLON KEROSENE IN LOUISA; WEATHER UPDATES FROM LOCAL SOURCES

    **UPDATE** FEB 21, 9:30 AM…NEED WATER LOUISA FORT GAY RESIDENTS? GO TO LOUISA FIRE STATION #1; FREE 5 GALLON KEROSENE IN LOUISA; WEATHER UPDATES FROM LOCAL SOURCES

    SCHOOLS UPDATE: BLAINE/FALLSBURG SCHOOLS WILL BEGIN ON SITE FOOD SERVICE MONDAY

    SCHOOLS UPDATE: BLAINE/FALLSBURG SCHOOLS WILL BEGIN ON SITE FOOD SERVICE MONDAY

    Gov. Beshear Launches $264 Million Healthy at HomeEviction Relief Fund

    Gov. Beshear Launches $264 Million Healthy at HomeEviction Relief Fund

    Lawrence County Rogers Scholar student organized a pillow drive for nursing home and housing authority 

    Lawrence County Rogers Scholar student organized a pillow drive for nursing home and housing authority 

  • Courthouse
    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 1-5

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 1-5

    Judge accounts for aid county had provided during storm

    Judge accounts for aid county had provided during storm

    CARTER DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL

    CARTER DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL

    Ky. Supreme Court issues orders allowing courts to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions

    Ky. Supreme Court issues orders allowing courts to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of 2/22 — 2/26/2021

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of 2/22 — 2/26/2021

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of 2/22/2021 — 2/26/2021

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of 2/22/2021 — 2/26/2021

    OHIO WOMAN ARRESTED BY LAWRENCE CO. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT FOR IMPORTING AND TRAFFICKING HEROIN AND METH

    OHIO WOMAN ARRESTED BY LAWRENCE CO. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT FOR IMPORTING AND TRAFFICKING HEROIN AND METH

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of February 8-12

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of February 8-12

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of February 8-12

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of February 8-12

  • Recollections
    FRED JONES: HACK’S NEWS STAND

    FRED JONES: HACK’S NEWS STAND

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA:  Penny Post Cards

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Penny Post Cards

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Get Well, Soon!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Get Well, Soon!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Valentine

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Valentine

    Long-time educator Pinkie Moore’s mission is to help underserved children and families succeed

    Long-time educator Pinkie Moore’s mission is to help underserved children and families succeed

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Barn Finds!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Barn Finds!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Kid’s Land! Confections!!!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Kid’s Land! Confections!!!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Comforts of Home

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Comforts of Home

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Disappearing Activities

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Disappearing Activities

  • Obituaries
    Hobert Casteel, 93, of Louisa, KY

    Hobert Casteel, 93, of Louisa, KY

    Florene (Hager) Hampton, 97, of Louisa, Ky.

    Florene (Hager) Hampton, 97, of Louisa, Ky.

    Glenda Grayson, 67, Louisa, Ky.

    Glenda Grayson, 67, Louisa, Ky.

    Mrs. Marcia Ann Chaney, 66, of Louisa, KY

    Mrs. Marcia Ann Chaney, 66, of Louisa, KY

    Ada V. Chapman Franklin, 101, formerly of Chapman, Ky

    Ada V. Chapman Franklin, 101, formerly of Chapman, Ky

    SON DIES WHILE PARENTS ESCAPE LOUISA HOUSE FIRE

    Michael Lee Sloas, 37, of Louisa, KY

    Richard (Rick) Gussler, 64, of Winchester, KY formerly of Louisa, Ky

    Richard (Rick) Gussler, 64, of Winchester, KY formerly of Louisa, Ky

    Karen Adams, 55, of Meades Branch Louisa, KY

    Karen Adams, 55, of Meades Branch Louisa, KY

    Anna Mae (Henson) Peters, 90, of Warner Robins, GA

    Anna Mae (Henson) Peters, 90, of Warner Robins, GA

  • Regional News
    UPDATE: WOMAN FOUND DEAD ALONG INSIDE OF DITCH IN MARTIN COUNTY IS IDENTIFIED AND HER POSSIBLE CAUSE OF DEATH IS RELEASED BY LOCAL OFFICIALS

    UPDATE: WOMAN FOUND DEAD ALONG INSIDE OF DITCH IN MARTIN COUNTY IS IDENTIFIED AND HER POSSIBLE CAUSE OF DEATH IS RELEASED BY LOCAL OFFICIALS

    MYSTERY: BODY OF WOMAN FOUND IN ROADSIDE DITCH IN MARTIN COUNTY TUESDAY

    MYSTERY: BODY OF WOMAN FOUND IN ROADSIDE DITCH IN MARTIN COUNTY TUESDAY

    Beshear calls new vaccine a ‘game changer’ as end of pandemic is in sight

    Beshear calls new vaccine a ‘game changer’ as end of pandemic is in sight

    KENTUCKY GOVERNOR DECLARES ‘STATE OF EMERGENCY’ ACROSS STATE

    KENTUCKY GOVERNOR DECLARES ‘STATE OF EMERGENCY’ ACROSS STATE

    MARTIN COUNTY GRAND JURY HANDS DOWN INDICTMENTS AGAINST EIGHT INDIVIDUALS

    MARTIN COUNTY GRAND JURY HANDS DOWN INDICTMENTS AGAINST EIGHT INDIVIDUALS

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:   Friday, February 26, 9:30 a.m.   

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Friday, February 26, 9:30 a.m.  

    TWO FT. GAY WOMEN ARRESTED AFTER WAYNE SHERIFF’S INVESTIGATION

    TWO FT. GAY WOMEN ARRESTED AFTER WAYNE SHERIFF’S INVESTIGATION

    LAWRENCE COUNTY STILL HAS 3,500 HOMES WITHOUT POWER, MANY IN FALLSBURG AREA

    LAWRENCE COUNTY STILL HAS 3,500 HOMES WITHOUT POWER, MANY IN FALLSBURG AREA

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ‘LENDS A COPTER’ TO HELP AEP WITH DAMAGE TODAY

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ‘LENDS A COPTER’ TO HELP AEP WITH DAMAGE TODAY

  • Announcements
    NEW ENTERTAINMENT EVENT COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY MAY 21-22

    NEW ENTERTAINMENT EVENT COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY MAY 21-22

    CITY OF LOUISA – FLOOD UPDATE- March 4th, 2021 9am. 

    CITY OF LOUISA – FLOOD UPDATE- March 4th, 2021 9am. 

    Mayor’s UPDATE: CITY OF LOUISA 

    Mayor’s UPDATE: CITY OF LOUISA 

    CARTER DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL

    CARTER DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL

    CITY OF LOUiSA  FLOOD Update 3/1/21 10:00 am

    CITY OF LOUiSA  FLOOD Update 3/1/21 10:00 am

    NEW $136 BENEFITS CARD WILL BE RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 2020 FOR ALL KY STUDENTS

    NEW $136 BENEFITS CARD WILL BE RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 2020 FOR ALL KY STUDENTS

    Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update: Jan. 28 and Feb. 24

    Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update: Jan. 28 and Feb. 24

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response:   Friday, February 26, 9:30 a.m.   

    Kentucky Power Ice Storms Response: Friday, February 26, 9:30 a.m.  

    Non-perishable food items available Thursday, February 25 @ Middle School

    Non-perishable food items available Thursday, February 25 @ Middle School

  • Editorials/Letters
    OP-ED from Kentucky Auditor is to the point: It’s Time to Fix Kentucky’s Unemployment System

    OP-ED from Kentucky Auditor is to the point: It’s Time to Fix Kentucky’s Unemployment System

    Cooperative effort overcomes historic challenge

    Cooperative effort overcomes historic challenge

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bill would eliminate the requirement of an additional two years of work for black lung recipients

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bill would eliminate the requirement of an additional two years of work for black lung recipients

    Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update: Jan. 28 and Feb. 24

    Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update: Jan. 28 and Feb. 24

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: February 26, 2021

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: February 26, 2021

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    PSC Makes a Decision on Kentucky Power’s Third Rate Hike in Five Years

    PSC Makes a Decision on Kentucky Power’s Third Rate Hike in Five Years

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    Week is short on days but long on action

    Week is short on days but long on action

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Kentuckians give varied reasons for wearing a mask or not

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MELISSA PATRICK by MELISSA PATRICK
June 22, 2020
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Gov. Andy Beshear wears a mask at his briefings when he isn’t speaking. (US News & World Report photo)
By Melissa Patrick
Kentucky Health NewsResearch clearly shows that wearing a face mask when out in public can effectively curb the transmission of the novel coronavirus, for which there is no vaccine, but Americans and Kentuckians are divided on whether it’s necessary.

“Recently, I started not to wear it because I feel like I’m young and healthy, so I feel like I probably wouldn’t get it,” Jay Cruz, 23, who moved to Lexington from San Diego, told Kentucky Health News. “I’ve also been at tons of gatherings where there are hundreds of people and nobody is wearing a mask, so I feel like if I get it, I get it.”

What Cruz and others seem not to know is that health experts say wearing a mask is more about protecting others than about protecting yourself.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in recommending masks be worn in public, cited research showing that people can have the virus but no symptoms and still spread it. It has been estimated that one-fourth to one-half of people with the virus have no symptoms.

Some people know that, and act on it.

“I would rather wear one and not actually need it than to not wear one and risk spreading it to other people,” said Morgan Hensley, 34, who moved to Lexington about 10 years ago from Hazard. “It can be inconvenient, but I would rather be slightly inconvenienced than cause harm to somebody else.”

Cruz and Hensley were among 19 people who were willing to talk with Kentucky Health News about why they wear a mask or not during the pandemic, which through June 21 had infected nearly 14,000 Kentuckians and killed 526.

During the interviews in the parking lot of Walmart on Nicholasville Road in Lexington, several things became evident. Most who weren’t wearing a mask also didn’t want to be interviewed, and of the few who did, most didn’t want to share their name. But every person who had a mask on and was asked for an interview agreed to it and all but one gave their name.

Further, most who were wearing a face covering of some sort gave a health-related reason for doing so, and some who weren’t pushed back on the science that supports wearing them.

It appeared that about half of the shoppers in the lot wore a mask, but a count of those coming out of one door between noon and 12:30 p.m. on June 18 found 81 with a mask and 62 without.

Reasons for not wearing one

Two men from Fayette County, one 46 and one 37, said they don’t wear masks in public places  because the original guidance said they weren’t effective against the virus. The 37-year-old also suggested that sick people and those who are in high-risk categories should just stay home. Neither would provide their name.

“The way I look at it, if they are helpful, why didn’t they require us to wear one to begin with?” the 46-year-old asked.

For more than five weeks after community spread of the virus was documented in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention held firm that it was not necessary to wear a mask.

Following research, that guidance changed in early April, and the CDC now recommends that all Americans wear a face mask or covering in public places where practicing social distancing would be difficult, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.

Another unmasked man at Walmart, who provided no personal information, said he didn’t wear a mask because “The science is indicating that a mask is not effective.” Asked about this, he said people who wear masks tend to touch their face more, making them ineffective. In addition, he said, “The science is now showing that for instance during the protest, nobody is spreading covid from that.”

Experts say it’s still too soon to gauge the effects of the protests, but masks have been proven effective at slowing the virus. That’s because it is primarily spread in tiny droplets from infected people, not just from coughing and sneezing, but from talking and breathing. A mask can largely stop the spread of those droplets.

In New York, the daily rate of new infections dropped 3 percent after a policy requiring that people wear face masks or coverings in public took effect, according to a new study. It was among several reported by the Advisory Board, a health-care group that shares research. Some scientists say these new findings should be viewed with caution, largely because they are based on observational studies and not randomized controlled trials. That is the scientific gold standard, but a difficult one to meet in the midst of a pandemic.

Cruz also repeated an oft-repeated claim as a reason to not wear a mask: “And also, there are some negative effects from wearing it, like you are constantly breathing in your own CO2, which is not very good either.”

That was among the myths about masks that USA Today fact checked. The CDC told the newspaper that because surgical masks are porous, and cloth masks are even more so, and the general public is not wearing masks for a prolonged period of time, “It is unlikely that wearing a mask will cause hypercapnia,” too much carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, caused by re-breathing exhaled CO2.

Steve Manley, 48, a nurse from Lexington, said he wore a mask in public at first, but does not now because he thinks it is enough to take other precautions. For example, he said he doesn’t come to the store when sick, doesn’t touch his face, is always mindful of social distancing, limits his trips out in public, and keeps his hands washed. The person with him held similar views.

Reasons for wearing one

Noah Garcia, 36, from Kansas, said he wears a mask because “It makes you feel like you are doing your part. It offers you a level of control of a situation where you don’t have much control.” He later added,  “It’s for other people, too. I might be carrying it and not know.”

Shirley Nemetz, 48, of Lexington, said she wears a mask because “I just got done with chemo three months ago and my mother just had a kidney transplant so I’m just taking extra precautions for myself and my family.”

Teresa Fillingim, 57, a southern Indianan working in Lexington as a lab tech, said she wears one because, “It is precautionary. I may be a little more lax than some. As long as I’m out in the fresh air I don’t worry about it, but being inside, it doesn’t hurt to be a little more cautious.”

Jane Giffin, 66, Lexington, a license practical nurse, said she wears a mask to protect herself and others. She said she has tested negative twice for the virus, but that doesn’t mean she won’t get it.

“It is kind of discouraging when you see so many people without a mask on,” she said. “It’s not a time to be selfish. We’ve got to think of other people, elderly people and people with higher risk. We’ve got to think of those people.”

A strong public message could matter

“I listen to my governor,” said Skip McFarlan, 74, of Lexington, when asked why he wears a mask.

So did Kelli Shackelford, 52, of Lexington:  “Andy told us to, so nicely, and I don’t want to be responsible for making someone else sick, because if 40% of people are asymptomatic, then I have no idea if I have it or not.”

Beshear regularly asks Kentuckians to wear a mask. Last week, he stepped up his pleas and asked those who don’t wear one to think again

“We need you to reconsider,” he said. “It’s not a test of your manhood, whether you wear a masks or not. I think it’s a test of your compassion, maybe even your faith, if you’re willing to wear one of these to protect a fellow human being. Remember, we all have a duty to each other, even folks we’ve never met.”

A strong public policy seems to matter. After the CDC changed its recommendation on April 3, a Gallup poll done the week of April 7 showed the percentage of Americans who reported wearing a mask increased from 38% to 62 % in just one week.

But President Donald Trump has refused to wear a mask in public and has downplayed the pandemic, and that appears to have had an effect. Of those polled by Gallup, 75% of Democrats said they had worn a mask in public, while 58% of independents and 48% of Republicans said the same.

The Washington Post summed up this political divide: “Like so many issues rooted in science and medicine, the pandemic is now fully entangled with ideological tribalism. This has played out before: helmets for motorcyclists, seat belts in cars, smoking bans in restaurants. All of those measures provoked battles over personal liberty. Now it’s masks and the coronavirus, with face coverings emerging as an emblem for what cleaves the nation.”

Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told the Post, “We may have mayors and may have governors who are saying the right thing, but because of the individual spirit of our country, we don’t listen to authority. You go to Korea, you go to Japan, when the authorities say something, man, it gets done.”

Fauci said Americans’ individualism can complicate public-health measures. “When you’re dealing with infectious diseases,” he said, “a small percentage of people who don’t comply can have an impact on the entire population.”

Paul Prather of Mount Sterling, a Pentecostal minister and former Lexington Herald-Leader religion reporter who still writes a column for the paper, started a discussion on his Facebook page, asking the question: “Are my wife and I alone in still taking precautions against covid-19? I’m beginning to feel as if we are. Are you wearing masks and practicing strict social distancing or have you returned to your pre-pandemic lifestyle? Either way, what’s your rationale?”

Prather gave his own feelings: “I’ve never experienced what I feel now—that those around me could not care less whether they kill me. That the lives of those who are older or have chronic illnesses apparently mean nothing. Millions are at extreme risk: the immune-compromised (young or old), those over 60, the overweight, diabetics, minorities, those with hypertension or asthma. When these folks get infected, they have a 20 percent chance of dying a lingering, agonizing death on a ventilator. They have a greater than 50 percent chance of being hospitalized, which often means weeks in an ICU followed by permanent disabilities.

“As we all know, the only way to control this disease is by taking precautions. Wear a mask everywhere—which not only protects you (somewhat), but (more so) protects others. It’s a practical way of loving your neighbor.”

Posted by Melissa Patrick 
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  1. Avatar KAG says:
    9 months ago

    the main reason they will not wear a mask
    there supreme leader(orange clown) tells them not to and the sheep will follow

    Reply
    • Avatar Jeremy says:
      9 months ago

      I don’t wear a mask because it fogs my glasses and makes for a higher risk of falling or injuring myself. I also am not in the high risk category. The next reason I don’t wear a mask is I do not like the state/govt telling me I have to wear something ( I realize its suggested not mandated). What clothing I wear is my decision. Are we going to let them mandate burkas next? It is as it should be a personal decision. Lastly I do not wear a mask, because its not going to protect me from catching the virus. Instead i practice social distancing, limiting crowed size, and generally stay somewhat less out of public. If people want to wear a mask I support their right to do so. Just like i support those of us who don’t.
      Kag- none of the reasons above had anything to do with the 45th President.

      Reply
      • Avatar KAG says:
        9 months ago

        really don’t know where to start but I am going to try
        beside of staying home or away from everybody the FACTS ARE the best way of not contacting or spreading the virus is wear a mask
        have you every wonder why all the doctors and nurses wear mask?
        the united state have a little over 4% of the world’s population and around 25% of the deaths from the virus not a great number as our orange clown brags about
        basically what our orange clown did was locked the door after the killer is already in the house

        Reply
        • Avatar Jeremy says:
          9 months ago

          Kag the President putting travel restrictions on countries has nothing to do with wearing masks are not. The CDC said masks won’t help so don’t worry about wearing them. They then said to wear masks it helps. CDC said covid19 cannot be spread easily from human to human contact. Then it was a pandemic of epic proportions. This type of contradictions are rampant about this virus and mask wearing. So it comes down to who you believe or how you want to live your life. If masks “work” then please wear one as you can’t give covid 19 to me and you cannot catch from others. People who choose not to wear a mask shouldn’t be made to feel they are doing anything wrong for accepting risk and willing to live a different way.

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          • Avatar KAG says:
            8 months ago

            it’s nothing but common sense to wear a mask around other people you shouldn’t have the CDC telling you to wear one(which by the way is one of the orang clown’s sheep) look at how many have already died and it looks more like there’s going to be a whole lot more

    • Avatar Weezie says:
      8 months ago

      KAG posts the most negative and racist comments on here. It disgusts me.

      Reply
      • Avatar KAG says:
        8 months ago

        what would be more disgusting is to see you without a mask

        Reply
  2. Avatar TheMaskedIne says:
    9 months ago

    Those not wearing a mask because the science doesn’t show it works, gets their “science” from Fox News….. need I say more?

    Reply
  3. Avatar Terry says:
    9 months ago

    I think wearing a mask is the stupidest thing ever!!!!!! People look silly going around n a mask!!! I’m like the other person, the President hasn’t got one thing to do with me not wearing a stupid mask!!!! It’s ridiculous to me!!!!

    Reply
  4. Avatar John says:
    9 months ago

    The masks that people are wearing only work in a sterile environment such as a hospital surgery room. This includes cloth masks also.

    Reply

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