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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

  • Courthouse
    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

  • Courthouse
    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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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s 2020-2021 deer season results in fifth-highest harvest on record

KENTUCKY FORWARD by KENTUCKY FORWARD
February 12, 2021
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Feb 12th, 2021 

(Photo from KDFWR)

The coronavirus pandemic had little if any impact on Kentucky’s 2020-2021 white-tailed deer season as hunters checked in 141,630 deer, the fifth-highest harvest total on record, surpassing the 10-year average of 137,008.

“We’re very pleased with the 2020-21 harvest numbers,” said Ben Robinson, assistant director of the Wildlife Division at the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR). “Despite rainy and windy weather during the November modern gun season, hunter turnout and number of deer taken were both outstanding.”

(Graphic from KDFWR)

KDFWR reported that hunter numbers surged, with more than 320,000 hunting licenses were sold in 2020, a significant jump from the previous year’s total of slightly less than 308,000 licenses. More than 20,800 new hunters purchased a license last year.

Deer season is a driving force in Kentucky’s economy, each year generating over $550 million in economic impact through retail expenditures, over $86 million in tax revenues to sustain public services and supports more than 13,000 jobs in the Commonwealth.

Overall, the deer harvest by weapon type was: archery, 17,990; modern firearms, 97,609; muzzleloader, 12,861, and crossbow, 13,171.

The deer harvest with crossbows was a record for the weapon type, besting the previous record by 3,384 deer. The big jump in harvest is attributed to a longer season, with more hunters eligible to hunt with crossbows. A legal resident hunter age 65 years or older and a youth hunter age 15 or younger may hunt deer with a crossbow from the first Saturday in September through the third Monday in January.

The estimated one million deer in Kentucky’s herd are healthy, with a favorable growth rate. The herd continues to expand, and populations in some of Kentucky’s 51 Zone 1 counties are at all-time highs.

White-tailed Deer (Photo from Flickr Commons)

Hunters took 54.4 percent antlered deer and 45.6 percent antlerless deer (does) during the season. The female component of the harvest was the third-highest number in the past five seasons, 64,600. Kentucky’s record doe harvest of 70,259 occurred during the 2015-16 season.

In five of the top 10 counties with the highest deer harvest, hunters took more antlerless deer than antlered deer. These counties were: Crittenden, Shelby, Graves, Pendleton and Hopkins. The continued, aggressive harvest of antlerless deer is needed to slow herd growth, especially in the Zone 1 counties, where deer densities are at or above management goals.

The state is divided into five wildlife regions. The deer harvest by region was: Green River Region, 41,358 deer; Bluegrass Region, 39,499; Purchase Region, 22,698; Southeast Region, 21,980, and Northeast Region, 16,096.

Kentucky’s 2020-2021 deer season got off to a fast start.

In September, archers bagged 7,980 deer, the highest total on record for the month. The record harvest was likely due to favorable hunting conditions, cool and dry weather.

For the 136-day archery season, bowhunters checked in 17,990 deer, an 8.31 percent increase over the previous season.

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Art Lander Jr. is outdoors editor for KyForward. He is a native Kentuckian, a graduate of Western Kentucky University and a life-long hunter, angler, gardener and nature enthusiast. He has worked as a newspaper columnist, magazine journalist and author and is a former staff writer for Kentucky Afield Magazine, editor of the annual Kentucky Hunting & Trapping Guide and Kentucky Spring Hunting Guide, and co-writer of the Kentucky Afield Outdoors newspaper column.

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Robinson said the harvest on the opening weekend of archery season in September was the highest on record.

Hunters harvested a combined total of 31,161 deer with archery and crossbow equipment.

The October deer harvest was 16,184, 1,229 more deer than the five-year average of 14,955.

Muzzleloader season saw a slight jump in harvest numbers, with hunters reporting taking 4,670 deer during the two-day October muzzleloader season and 8,402 during the nine-day December muzzleloader season.

The November harvest of 101,762 deer was the lowest in the past eight seasons. Hunters checked in 94,683 deer during the 16-day modern gun season, November 14-29, including the sixth-highest harvest on record for opening day.

Typically, the harvest during modern gun season accounts for about 75 percent of the total season harvest, but this season it was 66.85 percent.

The lower harvest is attributed to unfavorable weather conditions that decreased hunter participation on the first and second Sundays of the season when 8,553 and 3,847 deer were harvested by hunters.

The harvest on the first Sunday of the modern gun season was down almost 46 percent compared to the five-year average (15,825). The harvest on the second Sunday of the season was down almost 49 percent from the five-year average (7,506).

The December harvest was 12,470 deer, and January’s harvest was 3,229 deer, the second-highest January harvest total on record.

No changes to the zone status of Kentucky’s 120 counties, season lengths or bag limits are anticipated for the 2021-2022 deer season.

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