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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
    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

    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

  • Lifestyles
    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 

    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

  • Courthouse
    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

    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

  • Recollections
    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

    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

  • Obituaries
    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

    Philip Dale Short, 64, of Louisa, KY

    Philip Dale Short, 64, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    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

    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

  • Announcements
    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

    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.

  • Editorials/Letters
    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

    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

  • 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
    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

    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

  • Lifestyles
    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 

    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

  • Courthouse
    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

    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

  • Recollections
    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

    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

  • Obituaries
    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

    Philip Dale Short, 64, of Louisa, KY

    Philip Dale Short, 64, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    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

    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

  • Announcements
    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

    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.

  • Editorials/Letters
    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

    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

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February 3, 2021
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Kentucky State Police Angel Initiative Responds to Drug Epidemic Amidst Pandemic

New Covid-19 Guidelines for Angel Initiative Participants

 

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2021) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Angel Initiative is a proactive program designed to help people battle addiction. The program, available at all 16 KSP post locations, temporarily paused in April while the agency developed safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the Kentucky State Police is pleased to announce that the doors have reopened to assist in the fight against the drug epidemic, with CDC guidelines in place to help mitigate the spread of the virus amongst the public and KSP dispatchers and Troopers.

“My administration shares the concerns of many regarding the challenges presented by the war against the novel coronavirus and understand that the pandemic has played a role in increasing the risk for substance use and overdose deaths,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “In 2016, KSP launched the Angel Initiative, through funding from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP). This program is one the many treatment and resources available in Kentucky. Anyone suffering from a substance use disorder can visit a KSP post and be paired with a local officer who will assist with locating an appropriate treatment program. It’s important to realize that we all possess the power to help save lives.”

KSP and ODCP, departments under the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet’s authority and responsibility, remain as joined forces in a united effort to provide access to drug treatment to confront this epidemic and save Kentucky lives.

Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Mary Noble said the Angel Initiative is a strong example of ‘Team Kentucky’. “There is no doubt that the nationwide opioid crisis is hitting Kentucky at an alarming rate,” said Secretary Noble. “When two agencies pool their resources together, we are better able, as one team, to help Kentuckians battling addiction. Every life saved from substance abuse and opioid death is a life worth fighting for.”

According to ODCP’s 2019 annual report, drug addiction claimed the lives of 1,316 Kentuckians. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, was involved in 759 cases, approximately 58 percent of all overdose deaths for the year. “We believe the increase is due to a rise in illicit fentanyl and its analogs within the drug supply. The problem is also exacerbated by the widespread availability of potent inexpensive methamphetamine,” said ODCP Executive Director Van Ingram. “OCDP is devoted to changing the way substance abuse is handled in Kentucky, reducing the problem and making the commonwealth a model for other states.”

The Angel Initiative is completely voluntary, and individuals will not be arrested or charged with any violations if they agree to participate in treatment. Danielle Perkins, KSP Angel Initiative Program Administrator, says if an individual comes to a KSP post for assistance, they can safely dispose of the drugs or contraband they may have in their possession, without threat of arrest.

“The Angel Initiative’s mission is to help addicts when they need it the most and fortunately, we can once again welcome those seeking help to our posts,” said Perkins.

Any individuals seeking help at a KSP post must adhere to the following ‘Healthy at Work’ safety guidelines. The posts are open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Angel Initiative COVID-19 Guidelines:

  • Gloves and masks must be worn by both the angel coordinator (trooper) and the participant seeking assistance at all times while inside the post.
  • Participants must have their temperature taken and complete a COVID-19 questionnaire prior to entering the post.
  • Participants must enter the building alone. Accompanying support systems must remain outside or in their vehicle.
  • If an individual seeking help has been exposed to COVID-19, KSP asks that they call their local post prior to arriving on site. The Angel Initiative program will not turn the individual away, but do their best to find resources that meet their current situation.
  • “Having the strength to ask for help is the first step to healing. We are not here to arrest or belittle anyone, we are here to serve,” added Perkins.

Since the program began in 2016, the Angel Initiative has facilitated the placement of 198 individuals who asked for help in treatment. The agency is currently developing a special portal through their mobile app that will link those seeking help to treatment centers, without having physical contact.

For more information about the Angel Initiative, visit the KSP website at http://kentuckystatepolice.org/angel-initiative/

 

Contact: Sgt. Billy Gregory
502.782.1780
270.849.4901
william.gregory@ky.gov

 

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