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    LAWRENCE CO. KY. INDICTMENTS INCLUDE CHILD ABUSE, GRAND THEFT, AND DRUGS

    LAWRENCE CO. KY. INDICTMENTS INCLUDE CHILD ABUSE, GRAND THEFT, AND DRUGS

    NOAH IS A BLAST AT SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR; GAINING EVEN MORE FANS

    NOAH IS A BLAST AT SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR; GAINING EVEN MORE FANS

    SHERIFF’S HIGH SPEED CHASE IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE AND 4 ARRESTS

    SHERIFF’S HIGH SPEED CHASE IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE AND 4 ARRESTS

    LIBRARY TAX RATES LOWERED BY .01% TO ADOPT COMPENSATING RATE

    LIBRARY TAX RATES LOWERED BY .01% TO ADOPT COMPENSATING RATE

    BODY OF MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN IS DISCOVERED, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DETERMINED

    BODY OF MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN IS DISCOVERED, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DETERMINED

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    ‘KENTUCKY STRONG’ FROM ELIAS REYNOLDS SMACKS HERALD LEADER CARTOONIST JOEL PETT

    ‘KENTUCKY STRONG’ FROM ELIAS REYNOLDS SMACKS HERALD LEADER CARTOONIST JOEL PETT

    SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO HELP FIND MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN

    SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO HELP FIND MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN

    GUSSLER MISSING AT BLAINE, FAMILY REACHES OUT FOR HELP

    GUSSLER MISSING AT BLAINE, FAMILY REACHES OUT FOR HELP

    2022 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.  FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

    2022 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.  FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

  • Sports
    MEET THE DAWGS ‘NACHO NIGHT’ FOR LC VOLLEYBALL SET FOR TONITE

    MEET THE DAWGS ‘NACHO NIGHT’ FOR LC VOLLEYBALL SET FOR TONITE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEFEATS BELFRY 30-6 IN DOMINATING PERFORMANCE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEFEATS BELFRY 30-6 IN DOMINATING PERFORMANCE

    Eagle Ridge needs you to donate old range balls to golf course

    Eagle Ridge needs you to donate old range balls to golf course

    Lawrence County Fair, themed “200 years of Unbridled Spirt” has great success!

    Lawrence County Fair, themed “200 years of Unbridled Spirt” has great success!

    LCHS GIRLS HOLDING CHEERLEADING CAMP FOR YOUTH

    LCHS GIRLS HOLDING CHEERLEADING CAMP FOR YOUTH

    LAWRENCE CO. 11U BRINGS HOME CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    LAWRENCE CO. 11U BRINGS HOME CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    FOOTBALL DAWGS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TOUGH ROAD SLATE AWAITS WITH FIVE OUT OF SIX TO START THE SEASON

    FOOTBALL DAWGS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TOUGH ROAD SLATE AWAITS WITH FIVE OUT OF SIX TO START THE SEASON

    LAWRENCE CO. 7U WINS CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    LAWRENCE CO. 7U WINS CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    FIFTH ANNUAL  LAWRENCE COUNTY KY FAIR HORSE SHOW  JULY 29, 2022, FRIDAY @ 7PM!   $3000 IN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

    FIFTH ANNUAL LAWRENCE COUNTY KY FAIR HORSE SHOW JULY 29, 2022, FRIDAY @ 7PM! $3000 IN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

  • Lifestyles
    LAWRENCE CO., KY.  FARMERS MARKET DRAWS THEM IN

    LAWRENCE CO., KY. FARMERS MARKET DRAWS THEM IN

    ROTARY DISTRICT #6740 GOVERNOR GUEST SPEAKER…SEEMA SACHDEVA: We will deliver relief for flood victims next week…

    ROTARY DISTRICT #6740 GOVERNOR GUEST SPEAKER…SEEMA SACHDEVA: We will deliver relief for flood victims next week…

    LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH ‘FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK’ TO HELP FEED LAWRENCE COUNTIANS

    LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH ‘FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK’ TO HELP FEED LAWRENCE COUNTIANS

    SAFE HARBOR LOBSTER FEST CELEBRATING 15TH YEAR SERVING FIVCO AREA

    SAFE HARBOR LOBSTER FEST CELEBRATING 15TH YEAR SERVING FIVCO AREA

    LOUISA ROTARY AUCTION BEGINS TODAY ONLINE!

    LOUISA ROTARY AUCTION BEGINS TODAY ONLINE!

    FAIR PAGEANT IS LARGEST EVER, ELLA FITZPATRICK CROWNED MISS LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR

    FAIR PAGEANT IS LARGEST EVER, ELLA FITZPATRICK CROWNED MISS LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR

    ROTARY WELCOMES SKYLAR WEST…TRMC MARKETING MANAGER; DAVID MCKENZIE ,SR. GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    ROTARY WELCOMES SKYLAR WEST…TRMC MARKETING MANAGER; DAVID MCKENZIE ,SR. GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    NOAH THOMPSON SPECIAL GUEST AT TOURISM MEETING…BOARD HAS $45,092 ON HAND ACCORDING TO LAST REPORT

    NOAH THOMPSON SPECIAL GUEST AT TOURISM MEETING…BOARD HAS $45,092 ON HAND ACCORDING TO LAST REPORT

    FREE LUNCHES CONTINUE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS IN 2022-23

    FREE LUNCHES CONTINUE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS IN 2022-23

  • Courthouse
    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8-12

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8-12

    Lawrence County, Ky. Civil Cases, Deeds, and Marriages for the week of August 8-12

    Lawrence County, Ky. Civil Cases, Deeds, and Marriages for the week of August 8-12

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL DONATES $2500 TO LC SEPTEMBERFEST…First Time Ever!

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL DONATES $2500 TO LC SEPTEMBERFEST…First Time Ever!

    SHERIFF RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS FROM STRING OF BREAK-INS AT BLAINE

    SHERIFF RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS FROM STRING OF BREAK-INS AT BLAINE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 26-AUGUST 5, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

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

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

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds, and Marriages

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds, and Marriages

    MURDER, INCEST, DRUGS FILL LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25-29

    MURDER, INCEST, DRUGS FILL LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25-29

  • Top Recollections
    BIG SANDY AIRPORT HANDLES PRESSURE OF COPTER AFTER COPTER REFUELING DURING FLOOD

    BIG SANDY AIRPORT HANDLES PRESSURE OF COPTER AFTER COPTER REFUELING DURING FLOOD

    Fort Gay Community and Historical Appreciation offers photo of historic home

    Fort Gay Community and Historical Appreciation offers photo of historic home

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: My longest trip

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: My longest trip

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: First Flights

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: First Flights

    RUTH KELLY: REQUIEM FOR A SMALL TOWN 

    RUTH KELLY: REQUIEM FOR A SMALL TOWN 

    FIRST ANNUAL ‘BRIDGE DAY WALK’ IN LOUISA, KY AND FORT GAY, WV.

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: Airport Road

    ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!! Pop up activity plan! Celebration of Louisa-Fort Gay bridge TODAY!

    ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!! Pop up activity plan! Celebration of Louisa-Fort Gay bridge TODAY!

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional Airport: Aviation Technology

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional Airport: Aviation Technology

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

  • Obituaries
    Linda Lee Thompson, 74, of Fort Gay, WV

    Linda Lee Thompson, 74, of Fort Gay, WV

    Glenda Runyon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Glenda Runyon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Elmo Cantrell, 83, of Martha, KY

    Elmo Cantrell, 83, of Martha, KY

    Robert Chapman Chiarenzelli, 41, of Huntington, WV

    Robert Chapman Chiarenzelli, 41, of Huntington, WV

    Joel Preston Thacker, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Joel Preston Thacker, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Glen Gray, 61, of Louisa, KY

    Glen Gray, 61, of Louisa, KY

    Paul Anthony Vititoe, 35, of Shelby, NC., formerly of Louisa

    Paul Anthony Vititoe, 35, of Shelby, NC., formerly of Louisa

    John Douglas “Petey” Peters, 60 of Huntington, WV,

    John Douglas “Petey” Peters, 60 of Huntington, WV,

    Karen Scarberry, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Karen Scarberry, 63, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    MISSING 12 YEAR-OLD FOUND DECEASED, DAD SHOOTS SELF IN VAN LEAR

    MISSING 12 YEAR-OLD FOUND DECEASED, DAD SHOOTS SELF IN VAN LEAR

    BOYLE CO. MAN CHARGED WITH 20 CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    BOYLE CO. MAN CHARGED WITH 20 CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    GOVERNOR UPDATES KENTUCKIANS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT, NEW FEMA PROGRAMS, FATALITIES FROM FLOODING

    GOVERNOR UPDATES KENTUCKIANS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT, NEW FEMA PROGRAMS, FATALITIES FROM FLOODING

    GOV. AND MRS. BESHEAR TO VISIT EASTERN KENTUCKY WITH PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY;  SET TO MAKE REMARKS AT LOST CREEK, KY ITENERARY SAYS

    GOV. AND MRS. BESHEAR TO VISIT EASTERN KENTUCKY WITH PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY; SET TO MAKE REMARKS AT LOST CREEK, KY ITENERARY SAYS

    14-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS AND KILLS MAN IN WAYNE COUNTY

    14-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS AND KILLS MAN IN WAYNE COUNTY

    BIDEN HEADING TO EASTERN KENTUCKY TO SEE FLOOD DAMAGE, MEET FAMILIES

    BIDEN HEADING TO EASTERN KENTUCKY TO SEE FLOOD DAMAGE, MEET FAMILIES

    WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE FINDS TRANSGENDER SURGERIES MUST BE COVERED BY MEDICAID

    WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE FINDS TRANSGENDER SURGERIES MUST BE COVERED BY MEDICAID

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE: Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE: Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

    Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open, Governor says

    Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open, Governor says

  • Announcements
    PIPE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD TEMPORARILY

    PIPE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD TEMPORARILY

    KY. POWER’S ‘POWER UP THE PANTRY’ FOOD DRIVE

    KY. POWER’S ‘POWER UP THE PANTRY’ FOOD DRIVE

    LOUISA’S NEWEST BUSINESS 123 CAFE HAS GRAND OPENING

    LOUISA’S NEWEST BUSINESS 123 CAFE HAS GRAND OPENING

    Louisa City Council  Regular Meeting  Aug 09, 2022–7:00pm AGENDA

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting Aug 09, 2022–7:00pm AGENDA

    Kentucky Power FINAL Storm Update  Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.

    Kentucky Power FINAL Storm Update Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.

    Liberty Energy Donates $50,000 to Support Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    Liberty Energy Donates $50,000 to Support Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    ANIMAL SHELTER IS FULL, NO PLACE TO TAKE STRAYS AT PRESENT TIME!

    ANIMAL SHELTER IS FULL, NO PLACE TO TAKE STRAYS AT PRESENT TIME!

    AMERICAN IDOL WINNER  NOAH THOMPSON TO PERFORM AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

    AMERICAN IDOL WINNER NOAH THOMPSON TO PERFORM AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

    ‘DINO ROAR’ 2022-23 TOUR COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY AUGUST 2

    ‘DINO ROAR’ 2022-23 TOUR COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY AUGUST 2

  • Editorials/Letters
    FEMA CRITICIZED FOR BEING TOO STINGY WITH FLOOD RELIEF

    FEMA CRITICIZED FOR BEING TOO STINGY WITH FLOOD RELIEF

    NOTED MINE SAFETY EXPERT SAYS FLOODING MADE WORSE BY STRIP MINING

    NOTED MINE SAFETY EXPERT SAYS FLOODING MADE WORSE BY STRIP MINING

    ADAMS DELIVERS FANCY FARM PICNIC REMARKS:  Secretary of State Pokes Democrats, Warns Republicans   

    ADAMS DELIVERS FANCY FARM PICNIC REMARKS: Secretary of State Pokes Democrats, Warns Republicans  

    MARTIN COUNTY SUPT. SAYS HE WAS TRYING TO BE A ‘GOOD NEIGHBOR’ LOANING 2 BUSES TO FAIR BOARD

    MARTIN COUNTY SUPT. SAYS HE WAS TRYING TO BE A ‘GOOD NEIGHBOR’ LOANING 2 BUSES TO FAIR BOARD

    PRESTON WRITES PEACEMAKING MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC AFTER FACEBOOK FIASCO

    PRESTON WRITES PEACEMAKING MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC AFTER FACEBOOK FIASCO

    FAIR BOARD CHAIRMAN RESPONDS TO  COMMENTS ON MARTIN COUNTY BUSSES

    FAIR BOARD CHAIRMAN RESPONDS TO COMMENTS ON MARTIN COUNTY BUSSES

    BOARD CHAIRMAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT MARTIN COUNTY BUSSES AT FAIR

    BOARD CHAIRMAN ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT MARTIN COUNTY BUSSES AT FAIR

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Losing everything, what or who is important? 

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Losing everything, what or who is important? 

    THELEVISALAZER.COM IS PAVING THE WAY FOR GROWING MOVE TO ‘ONLINE ONLY’ JOURNALISM

    THELEVISALAZER.COM IS PAVING THE WAY FOR GROWING MOVE TO ‘ONLINE ONLY’ JOURNALISM

  • News
    LAWRENCE CO. KY. INDICTMENTS INCLUDE CHILD ABUSE, GRAND THEFT, AND DRUGS

    LAWRENCE CO. KY. INDICTMENTS INCLUDE CHILD ABUSE, GRAND THEFT, AND DRUGS

    NOAH IS A BLAST AT SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR; GAINING EVEN MORE FANS

    NOAH IS A BLAST AT SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR; GAINING EVEN MORE FANS

    SHERIFF’S HIGH SPEED CHASE IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE AND 4 ARRESTS

    SHERIFF’S HIGH SPEED CHASE IN LAWRENCE COUNTY LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE AND 4 ARRESTS

    LIBRARY TAX RATES LOWERED BY .01% TO ADOPT COMPENSATING RATE

    LIBRARY TAX RATES LOWERED BY .01% TO ADOPT COMPENSATING RATE

    BODY OF MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN IS DISCOVERED, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DETERMINED

    BODY OF MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN IS DISCOVERED, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DETERMINED

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    ‘KENTUCKY STRONG’ FROM ELIAS REYNOLDS SMACKS HERALD LEADER CARTOONIST JOEL PETT

    ‘KENTUCKY STRONG’ FROM ELIAS REYNOLDS SMACKS HERALD LEADER CARTOONIST JOEL PETT

    SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO HELP FIND MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN

    SEARCH TEAMS CONTINUE WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO HELP FIND MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN

    GUSSLER MISSING AT BLAINE, FAMILY REACHES OUT FOR HELP

    GUSSLER MISSING AT BLAINE, FAMILY REACHES OUT FOR HELP

    2022 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.  FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

    2022 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.  FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

  • Sports
    MEET THE DAWGS ‘NACHO NIGHT’ FOR LC VOLLEYBALL SET FOR TONITE

    MEET THE DAWGS ‘NACHO NIGHT’ FOR LC VOLLEYBALL SET FOR TONITE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEFEATS BELFRY 30-6 IN DOMINATING PERFORMANCE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEFEATS BELFRY 30-6 IN DOMINATING PERFORMANCE

    Eagle Ridge needs you to donate old range balls to golf course

    Eagle Ridge needs you to donate old range balls to golf course

    Lawrence County Fair, themed “200 years of Unbridled Spirt” has great success!

    Lawrence County Fair, themed “200 years of Unbridled Spirt” has great success!

    LCHS GIRLS HOLDING CHEERLEADING CAMP FOR YOUTH

    LCHS GIRLS HOLDING CHEERLEADING CAMP FOR YOUTH

    LAWRENCE CO. 11U BRINGS HOME CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    LAWRENCE CO. 11U BRINGS HOME CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    FOOTBALL DAWGS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TOUGH ROAD SLATE AWAITS WITH FIVE OUT OF SIX TO START THE SEASON

    FOOTBALL DAWGS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TOUGH ROAD SLATE AWAITS WITH FIVE OUT OF SIX TO START THE SEASON

    LAWRENCE CO. 7U WINS CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    LAWRENCE CO. 7U WINS CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    FIFTH ANNUAL  LAWRENCE COUNTY KY FAIR HORSE SHOW  JULY 29, 2022, FRIDAY @ 7PM!   $3000 IN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

    FIFTH ANNUAL LAWRENCE COUNTY KY FAIR HORSE SHOW JULY 29, 2022, FRIDAY @ 7PM! $3000 IN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

  • Lifestyles
    LAWRENCE CO., KY.  FARMERS MARKET DRAWS THEM IN

    LAWRENCE CO., KY. FARMERS MARKET DRAWS THEM IN

    ROTARY DISTRICT #6740 GOVERNOR GUEST SPEAKER…SEEMA SACHDEVA: We will deliver relief for flood victims next week…

    ROTARY DISTRICT #6740 GOVERNOR GUEST SPEAKER…SEEMA SACHDEVA: We will deliver relief for flood victims next week…

    LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH ‘FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK’ TO HELP FEED LAWRENCE COUNTIANS

    LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS WITH ‘FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK’ TO HELP FEED LAWRENCE COUNTIANS

    SAFE HARBOR LOBSTER FEST CELEBRATING 15TH YEAR SERVING FIVCO AREA

    SAFE HARBOR LOBSTER FEST CELEBRATING 15TH YEAR SERVING FIVCO AREA

    LOUISA ROTARY AUCTION BEGINS TODAY ONLINE!

    LOUISA ROTARY AUCTION BEGINS TODAY ONLINE!

    FAIR PAGEANT IS LARGEST EVER, ELLA FITZPATRICK CROWNED MISS LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR

    FAIR PAGEANT IS LARGEST EVER, ELLA FITZPATRICK CROWNED MISS LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR

    ROTARY WELCOMES SKYLAR WEST…TRMC MARKETING MANAGER; DAVID MCKENZIE ,SR. GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    ROTARY WELCOMES SKYLAR WEST…TRMC MARKETING MANAGER; DAVID MCKENZIE ,SR. GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    NOAH THOMPSON SPECIAL GUEST AT TOURISM MEETING…BOARD HAS $45,092 ON HAND ACCORDING TO LAST REPORT

    NOAH THOMPSON SPECIAL GUEST AT TOURISM MEETING…BOARD HAS $45,092 ON HAND ACCORDING TO LAST REPORT

    FREE LUNCHES CONTINUE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS IN 2022-23

    FREE LUNCHES CONTINUE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDENTS IN 2022-23

  • Courthouse
    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8-12

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 8-12

    Lawrence County, Ky. Civil Cases, Deeds, and Marriages for the week of August 8-12

    Lawrence County, Ky. Civil Cases, Deeds, and Marriages for the week of August 8-12

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL DONATES $2500 TO LC SEPTEMBERFEST…First Time Ever!

    LOUISA CITY COUNCIL DONATES $2500 TO LC SEPTEMBERFEST…First Time Ever!

    SHERIFF RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS FROM STRING OF BREAK-INS AT BLAINE

    SHERIFF RECOVERS STOLEN GOODS FROM STRING OF BREAK-INS AT BLAINE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 26-AUGUST 5, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – JULY 15-25, 2022

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

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

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds, and Marriages

    Lawrence County Civil Suits, Deeds, and Marriages

    MURDER, INCEST, DRUGS FILL LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25-29

    MURDER, INCEST, DRUGS FILL LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT DOCKET FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25-29

  • Top Recollections
    BIG SANDY AIRPORT HANDLES PRESSURE OF COPTER AFTER COPTER REFUELING DURING FLOOD

    BIG SANDY AIRPORT HANDLES PRESSURE OF COPTER AFTER COPTER REFUELING DURING FLOOD

    Fort Gay Community and Historical Appreciation offers photo of historic home

    Fort Gay Community and Historical Appreciation offers photo of historic home

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: My longest trip

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: My longest trip

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: First Flights

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: First Flights

    RUTH KELLY: REQUIEM FOR A SMALL TOWN 

    RUTH KELLY: REQUIEM FOR A SMALL TOWN 

    FIRST ANNUAL ‘BRIDGE DAY WALK’ IN LOUISA, KY AND FORT GAY, WV.

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: Airport Road

    ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!! Pop up activity plan! Celebration of Louisa-Fort Gay bridge TODAY!

    ATTENTION ATTENTION !!!!! Pop up activity plan! Celebration of Louisa-Fort Gay bridge TODAY!

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional Airport: Aviation Technology

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional Airport: Aviation Technology

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

    FREE INTRODUCTORY ADS! LAZER MARKETPLACE OPEN AND RUNNING!

  • Obituaries
    Linda Lee Thompson, 74, of Fort Gay, WV

    Linda Lee Thompson, 74, of Fort Gay, WV

    Glenda Runyon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Glenda Runyon, 83, of Louisa, KY

    Elmo Cantrell, 83, of Martha, KY

    Elmo Cantrell, 83, of Martha, KY

    Robert Chapman Chiarenzelli, 41, of Huntington, WV

    Robert Chapman Chiarenzelli, 41, of Huntington, WV

    Joel Preston Thacker, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Joel Preston Thacker, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Glen Gray, 61, of Louisa, KY

    Glen Gray, 61, of Louisa, KY

    Paul Anthony Vititoe, 35, of Shelby, NC., formerly of Louisa

    Paul Anthony Vititoe, 35, of Shelby, NC., formerly of Louisa

    John Douglas “Petey” Peters, 60 of Huntington, WV,

    John Douglas “Petey” Peters, 60 of Huntington, WV,

    Karen Scarberry, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Karen Scarberry, 63, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    MISSING 12 YEAR-OLD FOUND DECEASED, DAD SHOOTS SELF IN VAN LEAR

    MISSING 12 YEAR-OLD FOUND DECEASED, DAD SHOOTS SELF IN VAN LEAR

    BOYLE CO. MAN CHARGED WITH 20 CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    BOYLE CO. MAN CHARGED WITH 20 CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OFFENSES

    GOVERNOR UPDATES KENTUCKIANS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT, NEW FEMA PROGRAMS, FATALITIES FROM FLOODING

    GOVERNOR UPDATES KENTUCKIANS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT, NEW FEMA PROGRAMS, FATALITIES FROM FLOODING

    GOV. AND MRS. BESHEAR TO VISIT EASTERN KENTUCKY WITH PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY;  SET TO MAKE REMARKS AT LOST CREEK, KY ITENERARY SAYS

    GOV. AND MRS. BESHEAR TO VISIT EASTERN KENTUCKY WITH PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY; SET TO MAKE REMARKS AT LOST CREEK, KY ITENERARY SAYS

    14-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS AND KILLS MAN IN WAYNE COUNTY

    14-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS AND KILLS MAN IN WAYNE COUNTY

    BIDEN HEADING TO EASTERN KENTUCKY TO SEE FLOOD DAMAGE, MEET FAMILIES

    BIDEN HEADING TO EASTERN KENTUCKY TO SEE FLOOD DAMAGE, MEET FAMILIES

    WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE FINDS TRANSGENDER SURGERIES MUST BE COVERED BY MEDICAID

    WEST VIRGINIA JUDGE FINDS TRANSGENDER SURGERIES MUST BE COVERED BY MEDICAID

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE: Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE: Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

    Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open, Governor says

    Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open, Governor says

  • Announcements
    PIPE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD TEMPORARILY

    PIPE REPLACEMENT WILL CLOSE LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD TEMPORARILY

    KY. POWER’S ‘POWER UP THE PANTRY’ FOOD DRIVE

    KY. POWER’S ‘POWER UP THE PANTRY’ FOOD DRIVE

    LOUISA’S NEWEST BUSINESS 123 CAFE HAS GRAND OPENING

    LOUISA’S NEWEST BUSINESS 123 CAFE HAS GRAND OPENING

    Louisa City Council  Regular Meeting  Aug 09, 2022–7:00pm AGENDA

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting Aug 09, 2022–7:00pm AGENDA

    Kentucky Power FINAL Storm Update  Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.

    Kentucky Power FINAL Storm Update Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.

    Liberty Energy Donates $50,000 to Support Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    Liberty Energy Donates $50,000 to Support Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Efforts

    ANIMAL SHELTER IS FULL, NO PLACE TO TAKE STRAYS AT PRESENT TIME!

    ANIMAL SHELTER IS FULL, NO PLACE TO TAKE STRAYS AT PRESENT TIME!

    AMERICAN IDOL WINNER  NOAH THOMPSON TO PERFORM AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

    AMERICAN IDOL WINNER NOAH THOMPSON TO PERFORM AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

    ‘DINO ROAR’ 2022-23 TOUR COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY AUGUST 2

    ‘DINO ROAR’ 2022-23 TOUR COMING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY AUGUST 2

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SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Sen. Phillip WHEELER by Sen. Phillip WHEELER
January 7, 2022
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Week 1

As we officially gavel in the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2022 Regular Session, your representatives will tackle key issues most important to you that enhance the quality of life of Kentuckians.

 

The Interim Joint Committees met in the summer and fall and listened to the thoughts and concerns of districts across the Commonwealth. The discussions and ideas from the interim committee meetings will form the basis of much of the legislation passed during the 60-day budgetary session currently underway.

 

Perhaps the most important task of the 2022 General Assembly will be the redrawing of the legislative, congressional and Kentucky appellate court districts to reflect the current population trends seen in the 2020 U.S. Census.  A many of you might recall, the data from the 2020 Census was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Therefore, the General Assembly was not able to tackle this important task in the 2021 Session.  Despite repeated appeals to Governor Beshear to call a Special Session to accomplish this task, the governor failed to act.  As a result, that important legislation was introduced Tuesday, the first day of the session.

 

The constitutional process of redistricting occurs every 10 years and is the sole responsibility of the state legislature. The 2020 census revealed significant population shifts in Kentucky with Eastern and Western Kentucky losing population and Central Kentucky and Northern Kentucky gaining population.  Due to the mandates in the state and federal constitutions regarding equal representation and the division of counties, the boundaries of the 31st Senate District will be changing although – thankfully – not as much as some other Senate districts.

 

The new 31st Senate District will include Pike, Martin, Johnson, Lawrence and Elliott counties.  I will unfortunately no longer be the state Senator for Morgan County, a place which I have grown to know and love during my three years as their state Senator.   Ultimately, the General Assembly’s efforts will ensure that each Kentuckian will have an equal voice in Frankfort for state issues and appropriate representation at the national level in Washington, D.C.

Even numbered years are known as “budget sessions” and take place over 60 session days. After passing single-year budgets in the previous two years, the General Assembly will get back on track in 2022 by passing a two-year budget. Because of COVID-19 and the natural disasters that tore through western Kentucky in 2021, vast sums of federal dollars have poured into the state from Washington and unnaturally inflated our economy. Know that we will ensure we do not use these one-time relief dollars to create recurring expenses in following years. You can trust the state budget our caucus is committed to crafting will be fiscally conservative, protect Kentucky’s resources, reflect Kentucky’s values, and maintain full funding for obligations like pensions. This assembly remains committed to improving the status of the Budget Reserve Trust Fund, also known as the “rainy day fund.”

 

Labor challenges in the Commonwealth cut across almost all industries and are most evident in our local healthcare system where we are experiencing a nursing shortage like the state has never seen before. The physical and emotional fatigue our medical professionals are experiencing is legitimate and we have to protect the health care systems our communities rely upon. It’s important we audit our state workforce programs holistically to evaluate what is working, where funds are being spent, and how we can repurpose dollars to be used most effectively.

 

Boosting education in the skilled trades and providing a mechanism for students to access training willposition them with industries which need an expanded workforce, as well as entice new commerce to our state. Considering best practices of other successful neighboring states like Indiana and Virginia will help guide the Commonwealth in building a vibrant workforce and healthy economy.

 

Likely the most important topic the legislature will address is the improvement of our state’s K-12 educational system. One of the most significant ways we’ll tackle this is through reforming site-based decision making (SBDM) councils, anchoring curriculum development and accountability with superintendents, principals, and elected school boards, and giving parents a greater voice and choice in their children’s learning environment. Improving literacy standards has to be a priority. The evidence is clear that children who can read at or above grade level by the third grade are more likely to be successful in life. A report by the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions, a Kentucky-based public policy think tank, points to a need for literacy reform and significant improvements in student outcomes across the Commonwealth. Providing teachers with the professional development they need to improve reading achievement among students will be a goal of the Senate this session.

 

A robust and well-rounded education is critical to a better Kentucky. Because of the impact of COVID-19—and the unintended consequences of executive branch responses to it—our state has significant ground to make up. This legislature recognizes that and will continue to lead on this issue, returning choice to parents.

 

Finally, an issue that unites us all is protecting our most vulnerable population: children. Sadly, Kentucky ranks among the worst in the nation in child abuse and neglect. Stabilizing the child welfare workforce must remain a top priority if we intend to protect high-risk children who live in unsafe environments.As COVID-19 led to school and daycare closures, abuse and neglect moved into the darkness, away from educators and caregivers who are trained to identify the signs. Much like the cooperative efforts we witnessed in helping western Kentucky after it was ravaged by tornadoes last month, protecting our children is a unifying issue. Now is the time to pass bipartisan legislation to protect our state’s most precious treasure.

 

Much can be accomplished when we have open, honest dialogue and work together to the benefit of Kentucky residents. We will carry that sentiment with us as we progress through the 2022 Regular Session.

 

Follow the exciting changes taking place by visiting legislature.ky.gov. Live coverage is available through ket.org/legislature; if you miss live committee meetings or legislative action in the Senate and House chambers, archived footage is also available at ket.org/legislature/archives. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

 

 

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Note: Senator Phillip Wheeler (R-Pikeville) represents Kentucky’s 31st State Senate District, which includes Elliott, Lawrence, Martin, Johnson, and Pike Counties. Senator Wheeler is vice-chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor. He also serves as a member of the Senate Standing Committees on Transportation, Natural Resources and Energy, Judiciary, and State and Local Government. Additionally, he is a member of the Capital Planning and Bond Oversight Committee and the County Clerk Office Modernization Task Force. For a high-resolution .jpeg of Senator Wheeler, please visit:https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators%20Full%20Res%20Images/senate131.jpg

 

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