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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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Group says Kentucky Power customers asked to comment on proposed rate increase

Special For The Lazer by Special For The Lazer
November 11, 2020
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Kentucky Power customers asked to comment on proposed rate increase

Kentucky Power customers in Lawrence County have the opportunity to comment on the company’s latest plan to increase electricity bills.

The investor-owned utility company has asked the Public Service Commission to approve a 25 percent increase in both its basic service charge (what one pays even if no electricity is used) and its per kilowatt hour charge for electricity actually used.

“It’s not hard to figure out what a rate increase could do to somebody who is already on a fixed income,” said Amber Bailey, a mother of three and Kentucky Power customer who says it’s already a challenge to get her bills paid. “People who rely on Social Security or disability, they get that check, and that’s it. People have no room for changing budgets. Minimum wage is still $7.25.”

Residential bills are split up into a fixed, monthly charge, and a “per kilowatt hour” energy charge. Kentucky Power proposes increasing both. The monthly charge would go up to $17.50/month, a 25 percent increase above its current $14 (before taxes and fees). And the energy charge would go up above 12 cents/kWh, also a 25 percent increase.

Neither of these rate increases are warranted in the middle of a pandemic and ongoing economic crisis, said Tom Vierheller, also a Kentucky Power customer.


“Utility companies currently have record low financing rates, record low fuel costs and record high executive compensation,” Vierheller pointed out. “Many families in eastern Kentucky were past the financial breaking point before COVID19. This is not the time to impose rate increases that will terribly affect homes of low income families with children and seniors.”

If allowed, this would be Kentucky Power’s third rate increase in five years.

“It wasn’t even two years ago that Kentucky Power asked for a rate increase, and was granted it. So I’m wondering why they’re even entertaining this in the middle of COVID,” Bailey added. “We all know how many people have filed for unemployment since COVID started. We were already hard hit before the pandemic, as far as jobs.”

Kentucky Power provides electricity to more than 7,700 customers in Lawrence County, according to the company’s website.

The company’s plans would harm opportunities for residents in eastern Kentucky to benefit from the growing number of solar energy jobs, and take away incentives to conserve energy.

This rate case will mark the PSC’s first decision on changes to the net metering rate – the credit rooftop solar customers receive for power fed into the electric grid – since the net metering law was changed in 2019. As the first rate case following the new law, this could set a precedent for other utility rate cases across the state.

Utilities want to sharply reduce the value of solar power for Kentuckians who want to add rooftop solar panels in the future. It would place solar customers into a complicated time-of-use rate structure and would greatly undervalue electricity fed back to the utility and ultimately to other customers.

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, the Kentucky Solar Energy Society and the Mountain Association have intervened in the case on behalf of residential customers in eastern Kentucky. They ask anyone concerned about the rate increase and devaluing of solar energy to write to the Public Service Commission with their concerns.

“Kentucky Power has some of the highest rates in the state to begin with … and they have raised their rates twice since 2016,” according to Andy McDonald with the Kentucky Solar Energy Society. “Both the size of the increase and the way they want to go about doing it are harmful to their customers.”

Comments may be sent via email with “Case number 2020-00174” as the subject line, to: psc.info@ky.gov. Provide your full name and place of residence in the body of the email.

Comments also can be mailed to the Public Service Commission, PO Box 615, Frankfort, Kentucky 40602-0615. Public comments should be sent by the hearing scheduled for November 17.

Three virtual public comment hearings will be held on November 13 (1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.) and November 16 (6-9 p.m.).

To sign up, email psc.meeting@ky.gov with subject line “Case 2020-00174 Agenda” and ask to be placed on the speaker list, and specify which hearing. Include name, address and phone number. The PSC will confirm one’s place and send information on how to join the hearing signed up for.

More information and helpful talking points can be found at: kftc.org/kentuckypower2020.

Case documents may be found at: psc.ky.gov/PSC_WebNet/ViewCaseFilings.aspx?case=2020-00174

Kentucky Power is a subsidiary of American Electric Power, one of the largest utilities in the nation. It owns or operates about 60 generating stations and 40,000 miles of transmission lines, with capacity to supply 26 million customers in 11 states with power.

Kentucky Power serves about 165,000 customers in 20 eastern Kentucky counties.

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Jerry Hardt, Communications & Development Team
Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

P.O. Box 864

Prestonsburg, KY 41653
606-496-6402
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  1. Avatar John says:
    4 months ago

    I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. Their corrupt. TRUST ME, I know.

    Reply
  2. Avatar Jerry kitchen says:
    4 months ago

    Hard to pay now since i am on Social Security.

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