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    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.  

    FIVE FORKS WATER SERVICE HIT BY POWER OUTAGE, GENERATOR BEING INSTALLED

    FIVE FORKS WATER SERVICE HIT BY POWER OUTAGE, GENERATOR BEING INSTALLED

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Thursday, February 11, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Thursday, February 11, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Preparation, Feb. 9, 2021

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Preparation, Feb. 9, 2021

  • Sports
    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

    Chandler Shepherd headed up north after signing on with the Twins

    Chandler Shepherd headed up north after signing on with the Twins

    Lawrence Co. snaps two game skid by blowing out Jenkins

    Lawrence Co. snaps two game skid by blowing out Jenkins

    Tolsia Senior Julie Boone commits to West Virginia Tech

    Tolsia Senior Julie Boone commits to West Virginia Tech

    Baden Gillispie shines in Senior night victory over Fairview

    Baden Gillispie shines in Senior night victory over Fairview

  • Lifestyles
    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 

    Gas prices expected to continue climbing as demand increases; Kentucky’s average price rises six cents

    Gas prices expected to continue climbing as demand increases; Kentucky’s average price rises six cents

    COPS HAVE PROGRAMS TO HELP ADDICTS AT ALL 16 KSP LOCATIONS

    COPS HAVE PROGRAMS TO HELP ADDICTS AT ALL 16 KSP LOCATIONS

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    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

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JANUARY 18-FEBRUARY 8, 2021

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JANUARY 18-FEBRUARY 8, 2021

    One person arrested on trafficking and weapon charges in Blaine

    One person arrested on trafficking and weapon charges in Blaine

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

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

    Gov. Beshear: Kentucky on Track to be First State to Vaccinate Educators

    LAWRENCE COUNTY TO RECEIVE GRANT TO CLEAN UP ILLEGAL DUMP SITE

    LAWRENCE COURTHOUSE TO REMAIN CLOSED AFTER FEBRUARY 1, NO OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED

    LAWRENCE COURTHOUSE TO REMAIN CLOSED AFTER FEBRUARY 1, NO OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of January 25-29

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of January 25-29

  • Recollections
    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

    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?

  • Obituaries
    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

    Philip Dale Short, 64, of Louisa, KY

    Philip Dale Short, 64, of Louisa, KY

    Carl Irvin Ratliff, 78, of Fort Gay, WV

    Carl Irvin Ratliff, 78, of Fort Gay, WV

    Danny Ray Evans, 72, of Louisa, KY

    Danny Ray Evans, 72, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    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

    D12 Snowfighters make headway clearing roads; downed trees still an issue on some routes

    D12 Snowfighters make headway clearing roads; downed trees still an issue on some routes

    Gov. Beshear Announces 28 New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites, 291 Total Sites

    Gov. Beshear Announces 28 New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites, 291 Total Sites

    Ice-covered Roads Challenge District 12 Snowfighters

    Ice-covered Roads Challenge District 12 Snowfighters

    Gov. Beshear Asks Kentuckians to Prepare for more Snow, Ice

    Gov. Beshear Asks Kentuckians to Prepare for more Snow, Ice

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Friday, February 12, 6:30  p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Friday, February 12, 6:30  p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response; Friday, February 12, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response; Friday, February 12, 10 a.m.

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

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

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: US 23 Remains Closed, Detoured Between Greenup and Industrial Parkway

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: US 23 Remains Closed, Detoured Between Greenup and Industrial Parkway

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

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

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

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

    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

    **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

    SHERIFF, JUDGE ASK PEOPLE TO STAY OFF LAWRENCE COUNTY ROADS

    SHERIFF, JUDGE ASK PEOPLE TO STAY OFF LAWRENCE COUNTY ROADS

    UPDATING BY THE HOUR: Closings, Cancellations and Postponed Events and Businesses for Monday, February 15, 2021…

    UPDATING BY THE HOUR: Closings, Cancellations and Postponed Events and Businesses for Monday, February 15, 2021…

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response:  Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m.

  • Editorials/Letters
    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

    KY GOP Statement on Auditor Mike Harmon’s Findings on Unemployment Insurance

    KY GOP Statement on Auditor Mike Harmon’s Findings on Unemployment Insurance

    President Biden Stands Up for Coalfield Communities

    President Biden Stands Up for Coalfield Communities

    Gov. Andy Beshear Playing Politics with COVID-19 Vaccines

    Gov. Andy Beshear Playing Politics with COVID-19 Vaccines

    Flannery sponsors bill aimed at assisting struggling small businesses

    Flannery sponsors bill aimed at assisting struggling small businesses

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

  • News
    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.  

    FIVE FORKS WATER SERVICE HIT BY POWER OUTAGE, GENERATOR BEING INSTALLED

    FIVE FORKS WATER SERVICE HIT BY POWER OUTAGE, GENERATOR BEING INSTALLED

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Thursday, February 11, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Thursday, February 11, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Preparation, Feb. 9, 2021

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Preparation, Feb. 9, 2021

  • Sports
    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

    Chandler Shepherd headed up north after signing on with the Twins

    Chandler Shepherd headed up north after signing on with the Twins

    Lawrence Co. snaps two game skid by blowing out Jenkins

    Lawrence Co. snaps two game skid by blowing out Jenkins

    Tolsia Senior Julie Boone commits to West Virginia Tech

    Tolsia Senior Julie Boone commits to West Virginia Tech

    Baden Gillispie shines in Senior night victory over Fairview

    Baden Gillispie shines in Senior night victory over Fairview

  • Lifestyles
    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 

    Gas prices expected to continue climbing as demand increases; Kentucky’s average price rises six cents

    Gas prices expected to continue climbing as demand increases; Kentucky’s average price rises six cents

    COPS HAVE PROGRAMS TO HELP ADDICTS AT ALL 16 KSP LOCATIONS

    COPS HAVE PROGRAMS TO HELP ADDICTS AT ALL 16 KSP LOCATIONS

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    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

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JANUARY 18-FEBRUARY 8, 2021

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JANUARY 18-FEBRUARY 8, 2021

    One person arrested on trafficking and weapon charges in Blaine

    One person arrested on trafficking and weapon charges in Blaine

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

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

    Gov. Beshear: Kentucky on Track to be First State to Vaccinate Educators

    LAWRENCE COUNTY TO RECEIVE GRANT TO CLEAN UP ILLEGAL DUMP SITE

    LAWRENCE COURTHOUSE TO REMAIN CLOSED AFTER FEBRUARY 1, NO OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED

    LAWRENCE COURTHOUSE TO REMAIN CLOSED AFTER FEBRUARY 1, NO OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of January 25-29

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of January 25-29

  • Recollections
    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

    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?

  • Obituaries
    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

    Philip Dale Short, 64, of Louisa, KY

    Philip Dale Short, 64, of Louisa, KY

    Carl Irvin Ratliff, 78, of Fort Gay, WV

    Carl Irvin Ratliff, 78, of Fort Gay, WV

    Danny Ray Evans, 72, of Louisa, KY

    Danny Ray Evans, 72, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    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

    D12 Snowfighters make headway clearing roads; downed trees still an issue on some routes

    D12 Snowfighters make headway clearing roads; downed trees still an issue on some routes

    Gov. Beshear Announces 28 New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites, 291 Total Sites

    Gov. Beshear Announces 28 New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites, 291 Total Sites

    Ice-covered Roads Challenge District 12 Snowfighters

    Ice-covered Roads Challenge District 12 Snowfighters

    Gov. Beshear Asks Kentuckians to Prepare for more Snow, Ice

    Gov. Beshear Asks Kentuckians to Prepare for more Snow, Ice

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Friday, February 12, 6:30  p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Friday, February 12, 6:30  p.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response; Friday, February 12, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response; Friday, February 12, 10 a.m.

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

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

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: US 23 Remains Closed, Detoured Between Greenup and Industrial Parkway

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: US 23 Remains Closed, Detoured Between Greenup and Industrial Parkway

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

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

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

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

    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

    **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

    SHERIFF, JUDGE ASK PEOPLE TO STAY OFF LAWRENCE COUNTY ROADS

    SHERIFF, JUDGE ASK PEOPLE TO STAY OFF LAWRENCE COUNTY ROADS

    UPDATING BY THE HOUR: Closings, Cancellations and Postponed Events and Businesses for Monday, February 15, 2021…

    UPDATING BY THE HOUR: Closings, Cancellations and Postponed Events and Businesses for Monday, February 15, 2021…

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response:  Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m.

    Kentucky Power Ice Storm Response: Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m.

  • Editorials/Letters
    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

    KY GOP Statement on Auditor Mike Harmon’s Findings on Unemployment Insurance

    KY GOP Statement on Auditor Mike Harmon’s Findings on Unemployment Insurance

    President Biden Stands Up for Coalfield Communities

    President Biden Stands Up for Coalfield Communities

    Gov. Andy Beshear Playing Politics with COVID-19 Vaccines

    Gov. Andy Beshear Playing Politics with COVID-19 Vaccines

    Flannery sponsors bill aimed at assisting struggling small businesses

    Flannery sponsors bill aimed at assisting struggling small businesses

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

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Busting myths and verifying facts about coronavirus vaccines

Al Cross by Al Cross
January 18, 2021
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By Mallory Olson

University of Kentucky

Over the past year, a novel, highly contagious virus has spread across the world. Scientists and researchers have worked quickly to respond with vaccine development, two of which have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use. Others will likely follow.

Vince Venditto in the College of Pharmacy building

As the vaccine rollout continues through priority phases, a University of Kentucky pharmacy professor is helping separate fact from fiction with regard to the safety and efficacy of the vaccines.

Vince Venditto, an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Science, has extensive expertise in vaccine design. He was trained in organic synthesis and vaccine development. He is currently working on a clinical trial with community pharmacies to understand the prevalence of the novel coronavirus in Kentucky.

Here are some vaccine beliefs and what Venditto has to say about them:

The vaccine has been rushed, so it cannot be safe. Fiction. While the timeline from the start of the pandemic to the approval of the vaccine has been faster than any other vaccine, the technology has been in development for many years. Messenger RNA, the technology behind Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines, were touted as a quick and efficient method to produce vaccines at unprecedented speed, and this proved true for SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus. Pfizer and Moderna have been working in this space for many years and it was because of their strong foundation in this technology that they were able to generate a vaccine in less than a year.

There has not been enough testing. Fiction. The Covid-19 vaccines, like all drugs that are approved for human use, undergo significant scrutiny from various independent evaluators to ensure efficacy and safety during the clinical trials, and then by the FDA for approval. After FDA approval, safety and efficacy continue to be monitored for adverse events. Some of the Covid-19 vaccines being tested in clinical trials were halted because of a serious illness in a few people, but the illnesses were not associated with the vaccine. Pausing a clinical trial is a very common event and indicates that the independent safety monitoring boards are ensuring that only safe vaccines are approved for use.

Since approval, there have been a few reports of a rare, but serious, allergic response in a small number of patients, and the safety monitoring boards continue to evaluate these events to ensure the safety of those who receive the vaccine.

There is an advantage to having multiple vaccines, not just one that works. Fact. While one vaccine is a significant achievement, it is critical that multiple vaccines, based on different technologies, are approved for use. There are several reasons. First, the number of doses necessary to immunize the whole U.S. and the entire world is not practical using one vaccine, given the different reagents necessary to produce the vaccines. Approval of multiple effective vaccines will reduce the burden on a single manufacturer to ensure that everyone across the world can have access to a vaccine in a timely manner.

Second, not all vaccines work well in all populations. Historically, there are examples of vaccines that are more effective in specific ethnic populations for reasons that are not well understood. Because of this, multiple vaccines will ensure that everyone has access to an effective vaccine.

We do not know what is in the vaccine. Fiction. We know exactly what is in the vaccine. This varies from vaccine to vaccine, based on the company’s specific design, but the first two approved vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna contain oil droplets with genetic materials to express non-infectious pieces of the virus.

We do not know anything about the side effects. Fiction. Each of the clinical trials are being conducted in more than 30,000 people from around the world, and all subjects are monitored for side effects. Half of the subjects get placebos, and half get the vaccine. In general, they report soreness and swelling at the injection site, as well as fever, chills, tiredness and headache, which go away after a few days. This is exactly what you want to happen because it means your immune system is active and doing its job.

The subjects in the clinical trials continue to be followed for any additional side effects and none have been observed. Everyone who receives the vaccine in the trial or after approval will continue to be monitored for side effects to ensure continued safety in different populations and conditions.

Covid-19 will eventually go away on its own. Fiction. It is unlikely that SARS-CoV-2 will go away on its own. Just like the common cold – which is also a coronavirus – it continues to make kids sick every year, but as we age and continue to be exposed, we generate an immune response that prevents us from getting sick. The vaccine helps to accelerate this process to protect us. However, we are only a year into this pandemic and scientists will continue to monitor how many people are infected each year.

Receiving an mRNA vaccine will not affect your DNA/genetics. Fact. The mRNA vaccine is fantastic technology because it has no way to get into your DNA but can still induce a strong immune response. It does so by generating pieces of the virus for our immune systems to respond to. Once the mRNA is used by our cells, it is destroyed and has no long-term effects on our cells.

The vaccines are just placebos. Fiction. Clinical trials require vaccine groups and placebo groups to show that the vaccine is effective. Once a proper comparison between these groups can be made, all vaccines administered will contain the active ingredients to induce an effective immune response.

There is a chip or marker in the vaccine used to track you. Fiction. This is simply not true.

Posted by Al Cross at 11:49 AM 
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