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    LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT RECENT NEW HIRES INCREASES TO ITS LARGEST SIZE IN ITS HISTORY; NOW HAS 10 DEPUTIES, 6 COURT SECURITY OFFICERS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT RECENT NEW HIRES INCREASES TO ITS LARGEST SIZE IN ITS HISTORY; NOW HAS 10 DEPUTIES, 6 COURT SECURITY OFFICERS

    CITY HALL, FIRE AND POLICE STATIONS WILL BE REMODELED IF $750,000 GRANT IS APPROVED

    CITY HALL, FIRE AND POLICE STATIONS WILL BE REMODELED IF $750,000 GRANT IS APPROVED

    DON’T CALL:   LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ASKS THAT LOCAL RESIDENTS TO NOT CALL TO MAKE VACCINE APPOINTMENTS, AS THEY HAVE RUN OUT OF VACCINE

    DON’T CALL: LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ASKS THAT LOCAL RESIDENTS TO NOT CALL TO MAKE VACCINE APPOINTMENTS, AS THEY HAVE RUN OUT OF VACCINE

    COURTHOUSE TO BE CLOSED TO PUBLIC UNTIL FEBRUARY 1

    COURTHOUSE TO BE CLOSED TO PUBLIC UNTIL FEBRUARY 1

    FLETCHER ANNOUNCES TWO WEEK DELAY IN ‘IN-PERSON’ LEARNING CLASSES; NEW DATE IS JAN. 25

    FLETCHER ANNOUNCES TWO WEEK DELAY IN ‘IN-PERSON’ LEARNING CLASSES; NEW DATE IS JAN. 25

    209 NEW COVID-19 CASES IN LAWRENCE COUNTY SINCE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

    209 NEW COVID-19 CASES IN LAWRENCE COUNTY SINCE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY SEES OVER 10% OF TOTAL COVID-19 CASES IN 4 DAYS AFTER CHRISTMAS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY SEES OVER 10% OF TOTAL COVID-19 CASES IN 4 DAYS AFTER CHRISTMAS

    21 MORE CASES OF COVID-19 AT JORDAN CENTER, 44 TOTAL IN COUNTY FOR DECEMBER 28

    21 MORE CASES OF COVID-19 AT JORDAN CENTER, 44 TOTAL IN COUNTY FOR DECEMBER 28

    JORDAN CENTER HAS 20 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IN ONE DAY, LAWRENCE CO. HAS THIRTY TOTAL

    JORDAN CENTER HAS 20 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IN ONE DAY, LAWRENCE CO. HAS THIRTY TOTAL

    LAWRENCE COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED IN BOYD COUNTY FOR MID-DECEMBER STABBING OF ALLEGED TWO-TIMING BOYFRIEND

    LAWRENCE COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED IN BOYD COUNTY FOR MID-DECEMBER STABBING OF ALLEGED TWO-TIMING BOYFRIEND

  • Sports
    Lady Bulldogs bounce back after first loss of the year

    Lady Bulldogs bounce back after first loss of the year

    CARTER CO. NATIVE AND UK TWO SPORT MAN DIES AT AGE 22

    CARTER CO. NATIVE AND UK TWO SPORT MAN DIES AT AGE 22

    Winter Sports in West Virginia will open up February 15th, Spring Sports March 15th

    Winter Sports in West Virginia will open up February 15th, Spring Sports March 15th

    Dawgs win at Fairview and fall on the road at Johnson Central

    Dawgs win at Fairview and fall on the road at Johnson Central

    Lady Dawgs win third straight game, Seniors Webb and Wells honored before the game against Hazard

    Lady Dawgs win third straight game, Seniors Webb and Wells honored before the game against Hazard

    Tolsia Volleyball places two on North/South All Star Team

    Tolsia Volleyball places two on North/South All Star Team

    Dawgs win season opener over Phelps, Travel to Fairview tonight

    Dawgs win season opener over Phelps, Travel to Fairview tonight

    Lady Bulldogs start the season with a bang in victory over Pike Co. Central

    Lady Bulldogs start the season with a bang in victory over Pike Co. Central

    No tickets sold to the public Lawrence Co. Basketball home games; games can be viewed live on YouTube

    No tickets sold to the public Lawrence Co. Basketball home games; games can be viewed live on YouTube

  • Lifestyles
    GAS PRICES RISING AT THE PUMP DESPITE LOWER DEMAND

    GAS PRICES RISING AT THE PUMP DESPITE LOWER DEMAND

    Newton’s Third Law and Silver Linings… By Rebecca Webb

    Newton’s Third Law and Silver Linings… By Rebecca Webb

    Kentucky Power and AEP Foundation provide grant to The Salvation Army

    Kentucky Power and AEP Foundation provide grant to The Salvation Army

    ‘A RAY OF HOPE’ AND SOME COUNTY OFFICES SPONSOR TOY DISTRIBUTION

    ‘A RAY OF HOPE’ AND SOME COUNTY OFFICES SPONSOR TOY DISTRIBUTION

      LAWRENCE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC RECEIVES $14,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES®

      LAWRENCE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC RECEIVES $14,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES®

    LOUISA ROTARY HEARS FROM STATEWIDE REPORTER VIA ZOOM

    LOUISA ROTARY HEARS FROM STATEWIDE REPORTER VIA ZOOM

    New boutique coming to Louisa just in time for Christmas

    New boutique coming to Louisa just in time for Christmas

    Kentucky Power and AEP Foundation provide grant to White House Clinics

    Kentucky Power and AEP Foundation provide grant to White House Clinics

    SPREAD OF WASP SPRAY BEING USED AS DRUG IN AREAS OF BIG SANDY VALLEY INCLUDING LAWRENCE CO.

    SPREAD OF WASP SPRAY BEING USED AS DRUG IN AREAS OF BIG SANDY VALLEY INCLUDING LAWRENCE CO.

  • Courthouse
    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting January 12, 2021–7:00pm

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting January 12, 2021–7:00pm

    Lawrence County District and Circuit Court Docket for the week of January 4-8

    Lawrence County District and Circuit Court Docket for the week of January 4-8

    COUNTY ISSUES INVITATION TO BID ON NEW 911 SYSTEM

    COUNTY ISSUES INVITATION TO BID ON NEW 911 SYSTEM

    Louisa Utilities Board Meeting Agenda January 5, 2021, 6:00PM

    Louisa Utilities Board Meeting Agenda January 5, 2021, 6:00PM

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ELECTRONIC CRIME BRANCH, DRUG LAB WORTH THE MONEY IN 2020

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ELECTRONIC CRIME BRANCH, DRUG LAB WORTH THE MONEY IN 2020

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – DECEMBER 14-25, 2020

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – DECEMBER 14-25, 2020

    KSP CRIME BRANCH NABS MORE THAN 100 CHILD SEX PREDATORS IN 2020

    KSP CRIME BRANCH NABS MORE THAN 100 CHILD SEX PREDATORS IN 2020

    Harmon Releases Audit of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Fee Account

    Harmon Releases Audit of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Fee Account

    Lawrence County District and Circuit Court Docket for the week of December 14-18

    Lawrence County District and Circuit Court Docket for the week of December 14-18

  • Recollections
    CANON WAS IN FRONT OF MRS. RICE’S PLACE IN LOUISA, WE KNOW WHERE IT IS NOW

    CANON WAS IN FRONT OF MRS. RICE’S PLACE IN LOUISA, WE KNOW WHERE IT IS NOW

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA… Can you Dig it?

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA… Can you Dig it?

    FRED JONES: I was thinking of Ben Compton today…

    FRED JONES: I was thinking of Ben Compton today…

    GLENN MOLLETTE: What Six Dollars Can Do  

    GLENN MOLLETTE: What Six Dollars Can Do  

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Coincidence

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Coincidence

    KENTUCKY EXPLORER MAGAZINE WILL NO LONGER BE PUBLISHED

    KENTUCKY EXPLORER MAGAZINE WILL NO LONGER BE PUBLISHED

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Old vs New Year

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Old vs New Year

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Our Christmas Spirit

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Our Christmas Spirit

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: A Christmas Memory, by Emily

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: A Christmas Memory, by Emily

  • Obituaries
    Robert G. Miller, Jr., age 53, of Paintsville, Ky.

    Robert G. Miller, Jr., age 53, of Paintsville, Ky.

    Ethel “Edie” Borders Young, 91, formerly of Lawrence County

    Ethel “Edie” Borders Young, 91, formerly of Lawrence County

    Carl M. Howard, 75, of Louisa, KY

    Carl M. Howard, 75, of Louisa, KY

    Frances Ratcliff, 92, of Louisa, KY

    Frances Ratcliff, 92, of Louisa, KY

    Luther Samuel Parsons, 55, of Fort Gay, WV

    Luther Samuel Parsons, 55, of Fort Gay, WV

    Samuel Lynn Collins, 65, of Louisa, KY

    Samuel Lynn Collins, 65, of Louisa, KY

    Billy Don Shannon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Billy Don Shannon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Gretchen L. Childers, 91, of Staffordsville, KY

    Gretchen L. Childers, 91, of Staffordsville, KY

    Blanche Maynard, 80, of Louisa, KY

    Blanche Maynard, 80, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE CHARGE PIKE COUNTY TEENAGE MAN WITH CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE CHARGE PIKE COUNTY TEENAGE MAN WITH CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    KENTUCKY CHILD SEX CRIME ARREST REPORT: FEMALE TEACHER CHARGED WITH RAPE OF STUDENT IN SCOTT CO.

    KENTUCKY CHILD SEX CRIME ARREST REPORT: FEMALE TEACHER CHARGED WITH RAPE OF STUDENT IN SCOTT CO.

    EAST LYNN MAN ARRESTED AT TRAFFIC STOP BY WAYNE CO. SHERIFF’S DEU

    EAST LYNN MAN ARRESTED AT TRAFFIC STOP BY WAYNE CO. SHERIFF’S DEU

    CARTER COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SEX CRIMES INVOLVING MINORS, AND PROSTITUTION CHARGES FOR SECOND TIME

    CARTER COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SEX CRIMES INVOLVING MINORS, AND PROSTITUTION CHARGES FOR SECOND TIME

    HEROIN BUST IN WAYNE CO. INVOLVES MARTIN CO. PAIR

    HEROIN BUST IN WAYNE CO. INVOLVES MARTIN CO. PAIR

    Paintsville doctor pleads guilty to Fentanyl charges

    Paintsville doctor pleads guilty to Fentanyl charges

    MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 9, 2021

    MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 9, 2021

    NEWLY ELECTED WAYNE COUNTY, W. VA STATE HOUSE DELEGATE WHO FILMED HIMSELF AT BREACH RIOT AT U.S. CAPITOL RESIGNS AFTER BEING CHARGED WITH TWO FEDERAL OFFENSES

    NEWLY ELECTED WAYNE COUNTY, W. VA STATE HOUSE DELEGATE WHO FILMED HIMSELF AT BREACH RIOT AT U.S. CAPITOL RESIGNS AFTER BEING CHARGED WITH TWO FEDERAL OFFENSES

    JOHNSON COUNTY CRIME NEWS: END OF 2020-EARLY 2021 – 4 ARREST NEWS REPORT ARTICLES

    JOHNSON COUNTY CRIME NEWS: END OF 2020-EARLY 2021 – 4 ARREST NEWS REPORT ARTICLES

  • Announcements
    DON’T CALL:   LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ASKS THAT LOCAL RESIDENTS TO NOT CALL TO MAKE VACCINE APPOINTMENTS, AS THEY HAVE RUN OUT OF VACCINE

    DON’T CALL: LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ASKS THAT LOCAL RESIDENTS TO NOT CALL TO MAKE VACCINE APPOINTMENTS, AS THEY HAVE RUN OUT OF VACCINE

    COUNTY ISSUES INVITATION TO BID ON NEW 911 SYSTEM

    COUNTY ISSUES INVITATION TO BID ON NEW 911 SYSTEM

    Louisa Utilities Board Meeting Agenda January 5, 2021, 6:00PM

    Louisa Utilities Board Meeting Agenda January 5, 2021, 6:00PM

    COURTHOUSE OFFICES TO REMAIN CLOSED TO PUBLIC PAST JAN. 4 DATE

    COURTHOUSE OFFICES TO REMAIN CLOSED TO PUBLIC PAST JAN. 4 DATE

    Last day to pay property taxes at the Face Amount is Thursday, December 31

    Last day to pay property taxes at the Face Amount is Thursday, December 31

      LAWRENCE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC RECEIVES $14,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES®

      LAWRENCE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC RECEIVES $14,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES®

    Lawrence County Board of Education REGULAR DECEMBER  MEETING Video Teleconference

    Lawrence County Board of Education REGULAR DECEMBER MEETING Video Teleconference

    Charles Dickens´ ‘A Christmas Carol’ is coming to The Garden Theatre this weekend! 

    Charles Dickens´ ‘A Christmas Carol’ is coming to The Garden Theatre this weekend! 

    LC student attendance options open to parents for second semester

    LC student attendance options open to parents for second semester

  • Editorials/Letters
    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE…Jan. 14, 2021

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE…Jan. 14, 2021

    This Week in Frankfort:  Speedy start marks General Assembly’s 2021 session

    This Week in Frankfort: Speedy start marks General Assembly’s 2021 session

    AP: Capitol event was riot or insurrection, not coup attempt

    AP: Capitol event was riot or insurrection, not coup attempt

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR 2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR 2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

    ‘Born-alive’ bill clears Ky. Senate committee

    ‘Born-alive’ bill clears Ky. Senate committee

    Work Ready Scholarship designed to fast-track Kentuckians from classroom to career

    Work Ready Scholarship designed to fast-track Kentuckians from classroom to career

    As Kentucky legislative session begins this week, here are various legislative priorities

    As Kentucky legislative session begins this week, here are various legislative priorities

    ADAMS: KENTUCKY REMOVES 33,696 DEAD PEOPLE FROM VOTER ROLLS

    ADAMS: KENTUCKY REMOVES 33,696 DEAD PEOPLE FROM VOTER ROLLS

    IN-PERSON CLASSES MAY RESUME JANUARY 11, KDE SAYS

    IN-PERSON CLASSES MAY RESUME JANUARY 11, KDE SAYS

  • News
    LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT RECENT NEW HIRES INCREASES TO ITS LARGEST SIZE IN ITS HISTORY; NOW HAS 10 DEPUTIES, 6 COURT SECURITY OFFICERS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT RECENT NEW HIRES INCREASES TO ITS LARGEST SIZE IN ITS HISTORY; NOW HAS 10 DEPUTIES, 6 COURT SECURITY OFFICERS

    CITY HALL, FIRE AND POLICE STATIONS WILL BE REMODELED IF $750,000 GRANT IS APPROVED

    CITY HALL, FIRE AND POLICE STATIONS WILL BE REMODELED IF $750,000 GRANT IS APPROVED

    DON’T CALL:   LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ASKS THAT LOCAL RESIDENTS TO NOT CALL TO MAKE VACCINE APPOINTMENTS, AS THEY HAVE RUN OUT OF VACCINE

    DON’T CALL: LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ASKS THAT LOCAL RESIDENTS TO NOT CALL TO MAKE VACCINE APPOINTMENTS, AS THEY HAVE RUN OUT OF VACCINE

    COURTHOUSE TO BE CLOSED TO PUBLIC UNTIL FEBRUARY 1

    COURTHOUSE TO BE CLOSED TO PUBLIC UNTIL FEBRUARY 1

    FLETCHER ANNOUNCES TWO WEEK DELAY IN ‘IN-PERSON’ LEARNING CLASSES; NEW DATE IS JAN. 25

    FLETCHER ANNOUNCES TWO WEEK DELAY IN ‘IN-PERSON’ LEARNING CLASSES; NEW DATE IS JAN. 25

    209 NEW COVID-19 CASES IN LAWRENCE COUNTY SINCE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

    209 NEW COVID-19 CASES IN LAWRENCE COUNTY SINCE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY SEES OVER 10% OF TOTAL COVID-19 CASES IN 4 DAYS AFTER CHRISTMAS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY SEES OVER 10% OF TOTAL COVID-19 CASES IN 4 DAYS AFTER CHRISTMAS

    21 MORE CASES OF COVID-19 AT JORDAN CENTER, 44 TOTAL IN COUNTY FOR DECEMBER 28

    21 MORE CASES OF COVID-19 AT JORDAN CENTER, 44 TOTAL IN COUNTY FOR DECEMBER 28

    JORDAN CENTER HAS 20 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IN ONE DAY, LAWRENCE CO. HAS THIRTY TOTAL

    JORDAN CENTER HAS 20 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IN ONE DAY, LAWRENCE CO. HAS THIRTY TOTAL

    LAWRENCE COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED IN BOYD COUNTY FOR MID-DECEMBER STABBING OF ALLEGED TWO-TIMING BOYFRIEND

    LAWRENCE COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED IN BOYD COUNTY FOR MID-DECEMBER STABBING OF ALLEGED TWO-TIMING BOYFRIEND

  • Sports
    Lady Bulldogs bounce back after first loss of the year

    Lady Bulldogs bounce back after first loss of the year

    CARTER CO. NATIVE AND UK TWO SPORT MAN DIES AT AGE 22

    CARTER CO. NATIVE AND UK TWO SPORT MAN DIES AT AGE 22

    Winter Sports in West Virginia will open up February 15th, Spring Sports March 15th

    Winter Sports in West Virginia will open up February 15th, Spring Sports March 15th

    Dawgs win at Fairview and fall on the road at Johnson Central

    Dawgs win at Fairview and fall on the road at Johnson Central

    Lady Dawgs win third straight game, Seniors Webb and Wells honored before the game against Hazard

    Lady Dawgs win third straight game, Seniors Webb and Wells honored before the game against Hazard

    Tolsia Volleyball places two on North/South All Star Team

    Tolsia Volleyball places two on North/South All Star Team

    Dawgs win season opener over Phelps, Travel to Fairview tonight

    Dawgs win season opener over Phelps, Travel to Fairview tonight

    Lady Bulldogs start the season with a bang in victory over Pike Co. Central

    Lady Bulldogs start the season with a bang in victory over Pike Co. Central

    No tickets sold to the public Lawrence Co. Basketball home games; games can be viewed live on YouTube

    No tickets sold to the public Lawrence Co. Basketball home games; games can be viewed live on YouTube

  • Lifestyles
    GAS PRICES RISING AT THE PUMP DESPITE LOWER DEMAND

    GAS PRICES RISING AT THE PUMP DESPITE LOWER DEMAND

    Newton’s Third Law and Silver Linings… By Rebecca Webb

    Newton’s Third Law and Silver Linings… By Rebecca Webb

    Kentucky Power and AEP Foundation provide grant to The Salvation Army

    Kentucky Power and AEP Foundation provide grant to The Salvation Army

    ‘A RAY OF HOPE’ AND SOME COUNTY OFFICES SPONSOR TOY DISTRIBUTION

    ‘A RAY OF HOPE’ AND SOME COUNTY OFFICES SPONSOR TOY DISTRIBUTION

      LAWRENCE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC RECEIVES $14,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES®

      LAWRENCE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC RECEIVES $14,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES®

    LOUISA ROTARY HEARS FROM STATEWIDE REPORTER VIA ZOOM

    LOUISA ROTARY HEARS FROM STATEWIDE REPORTER VIA ZOOM

    New boutique coming to Louisa just in time for Christmas

    New boutique coming to Louisa just in time for Christmas

    Kentucky Power and AEP Foundation provide grant to White House Clinics

    Kentucky Power and AEP Foundation provide grant to White House Clinics

    SPREAD OF WASP SPRAY BEING USED AS DRUG IN AREAS OF BIG SANDY VALLEY INCLUDING LAWRENCE CO.

    SPREAD OF WASP SPRAY BEING USED AS DRUG IN AREAS OF BIG SANDY VALLEY INCLUDING LAWRENCE CO.

  • Courthouse
    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting January 12, 2021–7:00pm

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting January 12, 2021–7:00pm

    Lawrence County District and Circuit Court Docket for the week of January 4-8

    Lawrence County District and Circuit Court Docket for the week of January 4-8

    COUNTY ISSUES INVITATION TO BID ON NEW 911 SYSTEM

    COUNTY ISSUES INVITATION TO BID ON NEW 911 SYSTEM

    Louisa Utilities Board Meeting Agenda January 5, 2021, 6:00PM

    Louisa Utilities Board Meeting Agenda January 5, 2021, 6:00PM

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ELECTRONIC CRIME BRANCH, DRUG LAB WORTH THE MONEY IN 2020

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ELECTRONIC CRIME BRANCH, DRUG LAB WORTH THE MONEY IN 2020

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – DECEMBER 14-25, 2020

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – DECEMBER 14-25, 2020

    KSP CRIME BRANCH NABS MORE THAN 100 CHILD SEX PREDATORS IN 2020

    KSP CRIME BRANCH NABS MORE THAN 100 CHILD SEX PREDATORS IN 2020

    Harmon Releases Audit of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Fee Account

    Harmon Releases Audit of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Fee Account

    Lawrence County District and Circuit Court Docket for the week of December 14-18

    Lawrence County District and Circuit Court Docket for the week of December 14-18

  • Recollections
    CANON WAS IN FRONT OF MRS. RICE’S PLACE IN LOUISA, WE KNOW WHERE IT IS NOW

    CANON WAS IN FRONT OF MRS. RICE’S PLACE IN LOUISA, WE KNOW WHERE IT IS NOW

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA… Can you Dig it?

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA… Can you Dig it?

    FRED JONES: I was thinking of Ben Compton today…

    FRED JONES: I was thinking of Ben Compton today…

    GLENN MOLLETTE: What Six Dollars Can Do  

    GLENN MOLLETTE: What Six Dollars Can Do  

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Coincidence

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Coincidence

    KENTUCKY EXPLORER MAGAZINE WILL NO LONGER BE PUBLISHED

    KENTUCKY EXPLORER MAGAZINE WILL NO LONGER BE PUBLISHED

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Old vs New Year

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Old vs New Year

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Our Christmas Spirit

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Our Christmas Spirit

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: A Christmas Memory, by Emily

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: A Christmas Memory, by Emily

  • Obituaries
    Robert G. Miller, Jr., age 53, of Paintsville, Ky.

    Robert G. Miller, Jr., age 53, of Paintsville, Ky.

    Ethel “Edie” Borders Young, 91, formerly of Lawrence County

    Ethel “Edie” Borders Young, 91, formerly of Lawrence County

    Carl M. Howard, 75, of Louisa, KY

    Carl M. Howard, 75, of Louisa, KY

    Frances Ratcliff, 92, of Louisa, KY

    Frances Ratcliff, 92, of Louisa, KY

    Luther Samuel Parsons, 55, of Fort Gay, WV

    Luther Samuel Parsons, 55, of Fort Gay, WV

    Samuel Lynn Collins, 65, of Louisa, KY

    Samuel Lynn Collins, 65, of Louisa, KY

    Billy Don Shannon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Billy Don Shannon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Gretchen L. Childers, 91, of Staffordsville, KY

    Gretchen L. Childers, 91, of Staffordsville, KY

    Blanche Maynard, 80, of Louisa, KY

    Blanche Maynard, 80, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE CHARGE PIKE COUNTY TEENAGE MAN WITH CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE CHARGE PIKE COUNTY TEENAGE MAN WITH CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    KENTUCKY CHILD SEX CRIME ARREST REPORT: FEMALE TEACHER CHARGED WITH RAPE OF STUDENT IN SCOTT CO.

    KENTUCKY CHILD SEX CRIME ARREST REPORT: FEMALE TEACHER CHARGED WITH RAPE OF STUDENT IN SCOTT CO.

    EAST LYNN MAN ARRESTED AT TRAFFIC STOP BY WAYNE CO. SHERIFF’S DEU

    EAST LYNN MAN ARRESTED AT TRAFFIC STOP BY WAYNE CO. SHERIFF’S DEU

    CARTER COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SEX CRIMES INVOLVING MINORS, AND PROSTITUTION CHARGES FOR SECOND TIME

    CARTER COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SEX CRIMES INVOLVING MINORS, AND PROSTITUTION CHARGES FOR SECOND TIME

    HEROIN BUST IN WAYNE CO. INVOLVES MARTIN CO. PAIR

    HEROIN BUST IN WAYNE CO. INVOLVES MARTIN CO. PAIR

    Paintsville doctor pleads guilty to Fentanyl charges

    Paintsville doctor pleads guilty to Fentanyl charges

    MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 9, 2021

    MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 9, 2021

    NEWLY ELECTED WAYNE COUNTY, W. VA STATE HOUSE DELEGATE WHO FILMED HIMSELF AT BREACH RIOT AT U.S. CAPITOL RESIGNS AFTER BEING CHARGED WITH TWO FEDERAL OFFENSES

    NEWLY ELECTED WAYNE COUNTY, W. VA STATE HOUSE DELEGATE WHO FILMED HIMSELF AT BREACH RIOT AT U.S. CAPITOL RESIGNS AFTER BEING CHARGED WITH TWO FEDERAL OFFENSES

    JOHNSON COUNTY CRIME NEWS: END OF 2020-EARLY 2021 – 4 ARREST NEWS REPORT ARTICLES

    JOHNSON COUNTY CRIME NEWS: END OF 2020-EARLY 2021 – 4 ARREST NEWS REPORT ARTICLES

  • Announcements
    DON’T CALL:   LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ASKS THAT LOCAL RESIDENTS TO NOT CALL TO MAKE VACCINE APPOINTMENTS, AS THEY HAVE RUN OUT OF VACCINE

    DON’T CALL: LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ASKS THAT LOCAL RESIDENTS TO NOT CALL TO MAKE VACCINE APPOINTMENTS, AS THEY HAVE RUN OUT OF VACCINE

    COUNTY ISSUES INVITATION TO BID ON NEW 911 SYSTEM

    COUNTY ISSUES INVITATION TO BID ON NEW 911 SYSTEM

    Louisa Utilities Board Meeting Agenda January 5, 2021, 6:00PM

    Louisa Utilities Board Meeting Agenda January 5, 2021, 6:00PM

    COURTHOUSE OFFICES TO REMAIN CLOSED TO PUBLIC PAST JAN. 4 DATE

    COURTHOUSE OFFICES TO REMAIN CLOSED TO PUBLIC PAST JAN. 4 DATE

    Last day to pay property taxes at the Face Amount is Thursday, December 31

    Last day to pay property taxes at the Face Amount is Thursday, December 31

      LAWRENCE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC RECEIVES $14,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES®

      LAWRENCE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC RECEIVES $14,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES®

    Lawrence County Board of Education REGULAR DECEMBER  MEETING Video Teleconference

    Lawrence County Board of Education REGULAR DECEMBER MEETING Video Teleconference

    Charles Dickens´ ‘A Christmas Carol’ is coming to The Garden Theatre this weekend! 

    Charles Dickens´ ‘A Christmas Carol’ is coming to The Garden Theatre this weekend! 

    LC student attendance options open to parents for second semester

    LC student attendance options open to parents for second semester

  • Editorials/Letters
    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE…Jan. 14, 2021

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE…Jan. 14, 2021

    This Week in Frankfort:  Speedy start marks General Assembly’s 2021 session

    This Week in Frankfort: Speedy start marks General Assembly’s 2021 session

    AP: Capitol event was riot or insurrection, not coup attempt

    AP: Capitol event was riot or insurrection, not coup attempt

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR 2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR 2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

    ‘Born-alive’ bill clears Ky. Senate committee

    ‘Born-alive’ bill clears Ky. Senate committee

    Work Ready Scholarship designed to fast-track Kentuckians from classroom to career

    Work Ready Scholarship designed to fast-track Kentuckians from classroom to career

    As Kentucky legislative session begins this week, here are various legislative priorities

    As Kentucky legislative session begins this week, here are various legislative priorities

    ADAMS: KENTUCKY REMOVES 33,696 DEAD PEOPLE FROM VOTER ROLLS

    ADAMS: KENTUCKY REMOVES 33,696 DEAD PEOPLE FROM VOTER ROLLS

    IN-PERSON CLASSES MAY RESUME JANUARY 11, KDE SAYS

    IN-PERSON CLASSES MAY RESUME JANUARY 11, KDE SAYS

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FRANKFORT FOCUS: A Legislative Perspective on the Kentucky General Assembly with State Representative Kathy Hinkle

KATHY HINKLE by KATHY HINKLE
June 25, 2020
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FRANKFORT FOCUS

A Legislative Perspective on the Kentucky General Assembly with State Representative Kathy Hinkle

 

FRANKFORT – For 45 million Americans, including nearly 900,000 Kentuckians, the coronavirus has threatened more than their health over the past three months: It has also left them, at least for a time, without a job.

Back in January, all signs pointed to 2020 being another good year economically for our country.  As we know all too well now, though, that changed by March.  “We went from the lowest level of unemployment in 50 years to the highest level in close to 90 years, and we did it two months,” Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently said.

While scientists and doctors race to find a vaccine and improved treatment, the biggest challenge facing the country while we wait is getting those who are unemployed back to work in a way that continues to protect our collective health.

The good news is that May saw a significant uptick in job growth nationally, and here in Kentucky, we’ve been able to avoid the COVID-19 spikes seen in several other states even as we re-open businesses and ease restrictions.

A persistent issue, unfortunately, is that thousands still have not received unemployment benefits they’re rightfully owed.  Other legislators and I have heard from many families who are struggling as they wait, and we have sought to help them and many others any way we can.

Governor Beshear has recognized the magnitude of this problem as well and has undertaken several steps to fix it.  Hundreds of additional workers have been hired, and last week, he authorized a temporary unemployment office in Frankfort for the first in-person meetings since state offices began shutting down in March.

Hundreds of people were able to get their claims resolved, but with many having to wait hours in the sun, it quickly became clear that a single office would not be enough.  On Thursday, Governor Beshear promised to expand that outreach effort to other areas across the state.

I think it is absolutely vital that we have one of these offices in or least near our House district, because this would make a world of difference for those here who have been unable to reach a person who can help by phone and who are not able to make the drive to Frankfort.

Many people have understandably asked me why this issue is taking so long to resolve.  There are several major underlying reasons, and they begin with the sheer volume of cases.

In all of 2019, Kentucky’s unemployment insurance system handled 190,000 claims.  In the last three months alone, however, that number has risen almost fivefold.  More than 45 percent of our workforce has qualified for benefits during this time.

That’s high compared with other states, but that is also in large part because we were one of the first to expand eligibility to groups of workers who otherwise would not have qualified.  Those include small business owners, the self-employed and substitute teachers.

This rapid increase came at the same time the state’s unemployment insurance department was hobbled by structural issues.  On Thursday, Governor Beshear pointed out that its budget went from $41 million in 2010 to $25 million eight years later.  In 2017, meanwhile, former Governor Bevin closed 22 of the state’s 51 unemployment offices and cut 95 employees.

Recognizing the need to update a significantly outdated system, the General Assembly passed bipartisan legislation in 2018 that called for a technological overhaul.  Unfortunately, it wasn’t until nearly two years later, just weeks after Governor Beshear took office, that this work began.

Overall, about nine out of 10 workers have now received the benefits they’re owed, but many of the remaining cases are among the more difficult to resolve.  These still number in the thousands, and with a relatively small number of staff having the needed training, that has made it tough to clear this backlog.

If you are among those with older claims that are still unresolved for whatever reason, please let me know.  Although legislators do not have authority to fix these issues directly, we have staff who are working with the unemployment office and may be able to help.

To contact me, my email is Kathy.Hinkle@lrc.ky.gov, or you can call the legislature’s toll-free message line at 1-800-372-7181.  The more information you can you provide at the start, the sooner we can get to work on your claim.

If you have any other questions or comments about issues affecting the state, don’t hesitate to let me know that as well.

 

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  1. Avatar Jeremy says:
    7 months ago

    What made zero sense was closing places like the office in Ashland. Knowing your going to be inundated with claims it should of been an all hands on deck. Instead people were stuck trying to call in and not getting through. If there was an issue with their claim they struggled getting it resolved. Some of these laid off folks have no internet at home and little knowledge of computers. Yet the state told them to fill out claims online or submit info online. In my opinion this was a debacle with very poor leadership. Now 2-3mo later our governor wants to act as if the calvary has arrived to save day. It’s kinda late for those who have struggled.

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    • Avatar KAG says:
      7 months ago

      I guess Bevin and the GOP controlled congress had no blame for closing the offices down just remember they closed the offices down before Andy took office

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