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    LAZER UPDATE:  NOAH THOMPSON NAMED AMERICAN IDOL 2022! LAWRENCE COUNTY GOES WILD!!!

    LAZER UPDATE: NOAH THOMPSON NAMED AMERICAN IDOL 2022! LAWRENCE COUNTY GOES WILD!!!

    GERAD PARKER WILL BE GUEST SPEAKER AT 2022 LCHS GRADUATION…

    GERAD PARKER WILL BE GUEST SPEAKER AT 2022 LCHS GRADUATION…

    CARTER, OSBORNE, WEST WIN LOCAL RACES, ALL FISCAL COURT MEMBERS  RE-ELECTED

    CARTER, OSBORNE, WEST WIN LOCAL RACES, ALL FISCAL COURT MEMBERS RE-ELECTED

    NOAH COMING HOME TODAY…BIG CROWD EXPECTED AND PREPARATIONS BEING MADE

    NOAH COMING HOME TODAY…BIG CROWD EXPECTED AND PREPARATIONS BEING MADE

    UPDATE: NOAH PARADE – MAY ELECTION COLLIDE!

    UPDATE: NOAH PARADE – MAY ELECTION COLLIDE!

    UPDATE: EARLY VOTING FOR MAY PRIMARY ELECTION STARTS TODAY!

    UPDATE: EARLY VOTING FOR MAY PRIMARY ELECTION STARTS TODAY!

    PRESTON ADDS ENDORSEMENT WITH ONE WEEK TO GO BEFORE 2022 PRIMARY

    PRESTON ADDS ENDORSEMENT WITH ONE WEEK TO GO BEFORE 2022 PRIMARY

    NOAH IN ‘GRAND FINALE’ DESPITE COVID-19; Mothers Day performance is best yet, judges say

    NOAH IN ‘GRAND FINALE’ DESPITE COVID-19; Mothers Day performance is best yet, judges say

    PRESTON HAS THE RIGHT PLAN FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY

    PRESTON HAS THE RIGHT PLAN FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IN “TOP 7” ON AI AT DISNEYLAND

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IN “TOP 7” ON AI AT DISNEYLAND

  • Sports
    DAWGS THROW PERFECT GAME AND ADVANCE TO 58TH DISTRICT SOFTBALL TITLE GAME

    DAWGS THROW PERFECT GAME AND ADVANCE TO 58TH DISTRICT SOFTBALL TITLE GAME

    FGHSAA Sports Hall of Fame Inductees 2022

    FGHSAA Sports Hall of Fame Inductees 2022

    DAWGS WIN ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE; REGION TOURNAMENT BEGINS MONDAY AT BELFRY

    DAWGS WIN ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE; REGION TOURNAMENT BEGINS MONDAY AT BELFRY

    LAWRENCE CO. ENDS REGULAR SEASON ON A FOUR GAME WINNING STREAK; DISTRICT TOURNAMENT STARTS MONDAY AT FLOYD CENTRAL

    LAWRENCE CO. ENDS REGULAR SEASON ON A FOUR GAME WINNING STREAK; DISTRICT TOURNAMENT STARTS MONDAY AT FLOYD CENTRAL

    TOLSIA TRACK TEAM READY FOR STATE MEET AFTER IMPRESSIVE SHOWING IN REGION

    TOLSIA TRACK TEAM READY FOR STATE MEET AFTER IMPRESSIVE SHOWING IN REGION

    BULLDOGS SHUTOUT BETSY LAYNE BEHIND FLETCHER AND PATTON; WILL PLAY FOR ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE ON WEDNESDAY

    BULLDOGS SHUTOUT BETSY LAYNE BEHIND FLETCHER AND PATTON; WILL PLAY FOR ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE ON WEDNESDAY

    SENIOR WILLIAM COPLEY WILL FISH FOR KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY THIS FALL

    SENIOR WILLIAM COPLEY WILL FISH FOR KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY THIS FALL

    PRESTON HOMERS AND DERIFIELD FINISHES PAINTSVILLE OFF TO CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON FOR DAWGS;  DISTRICT TOURNAMENT MONDAY AT BETSY LAYNE

    PRESTON HOMERS AND DERIFIELD FINISHES PAINTSVILLE OFF TO CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON FOR DAWGS; DISTRICT TOURNAMENT MONDAY AT BETSY LAYNE

    SOFTBALL DAWGS BOUNCE BACK WITH TWO QUALITY ROAD WINS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

    SOFTBALL DAWGS BOUNCE BACK WITH TWO QUALITY ROAD WINS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

  • Lifestyles
    LC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE LOOKS BACK ON ‘COVID’ AND OTHER MEMORIES…

    LC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE LOOKS BACK ON ‘COVID’ AND OTHER MEMORIES…

    PARKER GIVES  ‘MEMORABLE” COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: “A MESSAGE CLOSE TO HIS HEART” TO LCHS SENIORS CLASS OF 2022…

    PARKER GIVES  ‘MEMORABLE” COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: “A MESSAGE CLOSE TO HIS HEART” TO LCHS SENIORS CLASS OF 2022…

    FORMER UK BASKETBALL PLAYER VISITS ROTARY, NOW WORKS FOR ARC

    FORMER UK BASKETBALL PLAYER VISITS ROTARY, NOW WORKS FOR ARC

    2021 Rogers Scholar Trey Hall donates blankets to more than 70 Lawrence County students  

    2021 Rogers Scholar Trey Hall donates blankets to more than 70 Lawrence County students  

    “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” FINALE IN LOUISA…Was a blast!

    “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” FINALE IN LOUISA…Was a blast!

    JOHNSON COUNTY NATIVE IS AMONG TOPS AT UK OUT 0F 3,900: GROWING UP IN EASTERN KY. MOTIVATED HER CAREER IN MEDICAL FIELD

    JOHNSON COUNTY NATIVE IS AMONG TOPS AT UK OUT 0F 3,900: GROWING UP IN EASTERN KY. MOTIVATED HER CAREER IN MEDICAL FIELD

    LAST PROM FOR SENIORS 2022… PLENTY OF COOL KIDS DRESS UP

    LAST PROM FOR SENIORS 2022… PLENTY OF COOL KIDS DRESS UP

    MIKE ARMSTRONG KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LCHS SENIOR CLASS 2022 LUNCHEON

    MIKE ARMSTRONG KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LCHS SENIOR CLASS 2022 LUNCHEON

    MY DAY WITH… ”A RAY OF HOPE“

    MY DAY WITH… ”A RAY OF HOPE“

  • Courthouse
    $21 MILLION BUDGET, TRAILS, ON FISCAL COURT’S PLATE TODAY

    $21 MILLION BUDGET, TRAILS, ON FISCAL COURT’S PLATE TODAY

    CITY OF LOUISA EMPLOYEE CODY NAPIER TAKES ‘MR CINCINNATI’ WILL GO PRO, MAYOR SAYS

    CITY OF LOUISA EMPLOYEE CODY NAPIER TAKES ‘MR CINCINNATI’ WILL GO PRO, MAYOR SAYS

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 16-20

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 16-20

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 16-20

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 16-20

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT NEWS: Deeds, marriages, and civil suits May 9 – 13

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT NEWS: Deeds, marriages, and civil suits May 9 – 13

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 9-13

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 9-13

    LOUISA MAN FACING SEVERAL CHARGES AFTER BRIEF BUT WILD SATURDAY NIGHT POLICE CHASE NEAR LOUISA CITY LIMITS

    LOUISA MAN FACING SEVERAL CHARGES AFTER BRIEF BUT WILD SATURDAY NIGHT POLICE CHASE NEAR LOUISA CITY LIMITS

    LOUISA COUNCIL HOLDS PAY RAISE OF CITY WORKERS TO 5%; CITY POOL TO OPEN MAY 28

    LOUISA COUNCIL HOLDS PAY RAISE OF CITY WORKERS TO 5%; CITY POOL TO OPEN MAY 28

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 2-6

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 2-6

  • Recollections
    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional: My 15 minutes of fame

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional: My 15 minutes of fame

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…More Old School

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…More Old School

    FRED SENDS RECOLLECTIONS DURING NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS MONTH

    FRED SENDS RECOLLECTIONS DURING NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS MONTH

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The old ‘KY Normal College’ 

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The old ‘KY Normal College’ 

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: The Medal of Honor

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: The Medal of Honor

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: A Tribute to Mom! 

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: A Tribute to Mom! 

    ‘INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional’ — The Big Number 3

    ‘INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional’ — The Big Number 3

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The quiet times

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The quiet times

  • Obituaries
    Daniel Paul Hall, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Daniel Paul Hall, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Lucy Mae Henson, 80, of Louisa, KY

    Lucy Mae Henson, 80, of Louisa, KY

    James Everett Bryant, 67, of Louisa, KY

    James Everett Bryant, 67, of Louisa, KY

    Rose Mary McReynolds, 86, of Clifford, KY

    Rose Mary McReynolds, 86, of Clifford, KY

    Della Vanover, 61, of Blaine, KY

    Della Vanover, 61, of Blaine, KY

    Eulanda Blanche Branham, 96, of Fort Gay, WV

    Eulanda Blanche Branham, 96, of Fort Gay, WV

    William H. Chafin, 76, of Louisa, KY

    William H. Chafin, 76, of Louisa, KY

    James Fredrick Fraley, Sr., 72, of Fort Gay, WV

    James Fredrick Fraley, Sr., 72, of Fort Gay, WV

    Raymond “Bo” Hurley, Jr., 68, of Fort Gay, WV

    Raymond “Bo” Hurley, Jr., 68, of Fort Gay, WV

  • Regional News
    TODD CASE APPOINTED TO UK BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    TODD CASE APPOINTED TO UK BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    FEB. MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – FEBRUARY 5-16, 2022

    MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – APRIL 28-MAY 21, 2022

    OSBORNE STUNS DERIFIELD IN LAWRENCE COUNTY ATTORNEY RACE

    NOAH THOMPSON LIVE IN LOUISA…What a Homecoming!

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IS COMING HOME TOMORROW IN TOP 3 ON AI…

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IS COMING HOME TOMORROW IN TOP 3 ON AI…

    PIKE COUNTY COUPLE ARRESTED FOR METH TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING ANONYMOUS TIP THROUGH KENTUCKY STATE POLICE COMPUTER APP 

    PIKE COUNTY COUPLE ARRESTED FOR METH TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING ANONYMOUS TIP THROUGH KENTUCKY STATE POLICE COMPUTER APP 

    FLOYD CO. WOMAN IS ACCUSED OF SLASHING A MAN’S THROAT  FROM ‘EAR TO EAR’

    FLOYD CO. WOMAN IS ACCUSED OF SLASHING A MAN’S THROAT  FROM ‘EAR TO EAR’

    CLARIFICATIONS ON NOAH THOMPSON HOMECOMING; LAZER GETS TO INTERVIEW NOAH

    CLARIFICATIONS ON NOAH THOMPSON HOMECOMING; LAZER GETS TO INTERVIEW NOAH

    WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT ARRESTS PAIR  WHO HAVE HEROIN RELATED RECORDS

    WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT ARRESTS PAIR  WHO HAVE HEROIN RELATED RECORDS

    NOAH THOMPSON COMING TO LOUISA PARADE AND HIS FREE CONCERT FOR ALL….

    NOAH THOMPSON COMING TO LOUISA PARADE AND HIS FREE CONCERT FOR ALL….

  • Announcements
    Louisa Head Start to host Open House, Friday, May 27th

    Louisa Head Start to host Open House, Friday, May 27th

    DAYTIME CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR KY 1690 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    DAYTIME CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR KY 1690 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    LIBRARY BOARD MEETING FULL OF ‘SHOTS’ AT ONLINE NEWSPAPER

    MUSIC IN THE PARK THIS SUMMER…SEE VIDEO OF HAROLD AND WES

    NOAH TO PLAY IN ‘RUSH AND ROWDY’ CONCERT IN ASHLAND

    NOAH TO PLAY IN ‘RUSH AND ROWDY’ CONCERT IN ASHLAND

    PRO WRESTLING: LAWMEN VS. THUGS…WAYNE COUNTY MAY 20

    PRO WRESTLING: LAWMEN VS. THUGS…WAYNE COUNTY MAY 20

    PARKER B’z GRAND OPENING IS SATURDAY MAY 14TH; DELIVERY IN FT. GAY-LOUISA AVAILABLE

    PARKER B’z GRAND OPENING IS SATURDAY MAY 14TH; DELIVERY IN FT. GAY-LOUISA AVAILABLE

    FLOYD, JOHNSON, KNOTT, LAWRENCE, LETCHER, MARTIN, AND PIKE COUNTIES GETTING ‘STRIPED’

    FLOYD, JOHNSON, KNOTT, LAWRENCE, LETCHER, MARTIN, AND PIKE COUNTIES GETTING ‘STRIPED’

    DAYTIME CLOSURES FOR SOIL NAIL PROJECT SCHEDULED TO START FRIDAY, MAY 6, ON KY 2038 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    DAYTIME CLOSURES FOR SOIL NAIL PROJECT SCHEDULED TO START FRIDAY, MAY 6, ON KY 2038 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    SWAP MEET AND CRUISE IN COMING MAY 21

    SWAP MEET AND CRUISE IN COMING MAY 21

  • Editorials/Letters
    OP ED BY TIM ROBINSON… FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURE: KENTUCKY ON FRONTLINES OF NATIONAL ADDICTION EPIDEMIC

    OP ED BY TIM ROBINSON… FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURE: KENTUCKY ON FRONTLINES OF NATIONAL ADDICTION EPIDEMIC

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Why did Memorial Day Change?

    GLENN MOLLETTE: Why did Memorial Day Change?

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE

    LIBRARY BOARD MEETING FULL OF ‘SHOTS’ AT ONLINE NEWSPAPER

    LIBRARY BOARD MEETING FULL OF ‘SHOTS’ AT ONLINE NEWSPAPER

    OSBORNE STUNS DERIFIELD IN LAWRENCE COUNTY ATTORNEY RACE

    OSBORNE STUNS DERIFIELD IN LAWRENCE COUNTY ATTORNEY RACE

    PELFREY, LIBRARY BOARD VOTE TO RAISE SALARIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES ON EVE OF JULY 1ST CHANGES IN LAW; STILL NO ANSWER TO “WHERE’S THE MONEY?”

    PELFREY, LIBRARY BOARD VOTE TO RAISE SALARIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES ON EVE OF JULY 1ST CHANGES IN LAW; STILL NO ANSWER TO “WHERE’S THE MONEY?”

    PHARMACISTS UP AGAINST BENEFIT MANAGERS IN COST OF MEDICINE  BATTLE

    PHARMACISTS UP AGAINST BENEFIT MANAGERS IN COST OF MEDICINE BATTLE

    LIBRARY BATTLE RAGES ON: WILL PELPHREY SUE FISCAL COURT FOR ALL COUNTY’S RECORDS

    LIBRARY BATTLE RAGES ON: WILL PELPHREY SUE FISCAL COURT FOR ALL COUNTY’S RECORDS

    HELPING IMMIGRANTS IN NEED WILL BENEFIT KENTUCKY IN THE BATTLE FOR A BETTER WORKFORCE

    HELPING IMMIGRANTS IN NEED WILL BENEFIT KENTUCKY IN THE BATTLE FOR A BETTER WORKFORCE

  • News
    LAZER UPDATE:  NOAH THOMPSON NAMED AMERICAN IDOL 2022! LAWRENCE COUNTY GOES WILD!!!

    LAZER UPDATE: NOAH THOMPSON NAMED AMERICAN IDOL 2022! LAWRENCE COUNTY GOES WILD!!!

    GERAD PARKER WILL BE GUEST SPEAKER AT 2022 LCHS GRADUATION…

    GERAD PARKER WILL BE GUEST SPEAKER AT 2022 LCHS GRADUATION…

    CARTER, OSBORNE, WEST WIN LOCAL RACES, ALL FISCAL COURT MEMBERS  RE-ELECTED

    CARTER, OSBORNE, WEST WIN LOCAL RACES, ALL FISCAL COURT MEMBERS RE-ELECTED

    NOAH COMING HOME TODAY…BIG CROWD EXPECTED AND PREPARATIONS BEING MADE

    NOAH COMING HOME TODAY…BIG CROWD EXPECTED AND PREPARATIONS BEING MADE

    UPDATE: NOAH PARADE – MAY ELECTION COLLIDE!

    UPDATE: NOAH PARADE – MAY ELECTION COLLIDE!

    UPDATE: EARLY VOTING FOR MAY PRIMARY ELECTION STARTS TODAY!

    UPDATE: EARLY VOTING FOR MAY PRIMARY ELECTION STARTS TODAY!

    PRESTON ADDS ENDORSEMENT WITH ONE WEEK TO GO BEFORE 2022 PRIMARY

    PRESTON ADDS ENDORSEMENT WITH ONE WEEK TO GO BEFORE 2022 PRIMARY

    NOAH IN ‘GRAND FINALE’ DESPITE COVID-19; Mothers Day performance is best yet, judges say

    NOAH IN ‘GRAND FINALE’ DESPITE COVID-19; Mothers Day performance is best yet, judges say

    PRESTON HAS THE RIGHT PLAN FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY

    PRESTON HAS THE RIGHT PLAN FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IN “TOP 7” ON AI AT DISNEYLAND

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IN “TOP 7” ON AI AT DISNEYLAND

  • Sports
    DAWGS THROW PERFECT GAME AND ADVANCE TO 58TH DISTRICT SOFTBALL TITLE GAME

    DAWGS THROW PERFECT GAME AND ADVANCE TO 58TH DISTRICT SOFTBALL TITLE GAME

    FGHSAA Sports Hall of Fame Inductees 2022

    FGHSAA Sports Hall of Fame Inductees 2022

    DAWGS WIN ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE; REGION TOURNAMENT BEGINS MONDAY AT BELFRY

    DAWGS WIN ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE; REGION TOURNAMENT BEGINS MONDAY AT BELFRY

    LAWRENCE CO. ENDS REGULAR SEASON ON A FOUR GAME WINNING STREAK; DISTRICT TOURNAMENT STARTS MONDAY AT FLOYD CENTRAL

    LAWRENCE CO. ENDS REGULAR SEASON ON A FOUR GAME WINNING STREAK; DISTRICT TOURNAMENT STARTS MONDAY AT FLOYD CENTRAL

    TOLSIA TRACK TEAM READY FOR STATE MEET AFTER IMPRESSIVE SHOWING IN REGION

    TOLSIA TRACK TEAM READY FOR STATE MEET AFTER IMPRESSIVE SHOWING IN REGION

    BULLDOGS SHUTOUT BETSY LAYNE BEHIND FLETCHER AND PATTON; WILL PLAY FOR ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE ON WEDNESDAY

    BULLDOGS SHUTOUT BETSY LAYNE BEHIND FLETCHER AND PATTON; WILL PLAY FOR ANOTHER DISTRICT TITLE ON WEDNESDAY

    SENIOR WILLIAM COPLEY WILL FISH FOR KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY THIS FALL

    SENIOR WILLIAM COPLEY WILL FISH FOR KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY THIS FALL

    PRESTON HOMERS AND DERIFIELD FINISHES PAINTSVILLE OFF TO CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON FOR DAWGS;  DISTRICT TOURNAMENT MONDAY AT BETSY LAYNE

    PRESTON HOMERS AND DERIFIELD FINISHES PAINTSVILLE OFF TO CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON FOR DAWGS; DISTRICT TOURNAMENT MONDAY AT BETSY LAYNE

    SOFTBALL DAWGS BOUNCE BACK WITH TWO QUALITY ROAD WINS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

    SOFTBALL DAWGS BOUNCE BACK WITH TWO QUALITY ROAD WINS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

  • Lifestyles
    LC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE LOOKS BACK ON ‘COVID’ AND OTHER MEMORIES…

    LC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE LOOKS BACK ON ‘COVID’ AND OTHER MEMORIES…

    PARKER GIVES  ‘MEMORABLE” COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: “A MESSAGE CLOSE TO HIS HEART” TO LCHS SENIORS CLASS OF 2022…

    PARKER GIVES  ‘MEMORABLE” COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: “A MESSAGE CLOSE TO HIS HEART” TO LCHS SENIORS CLASS OF 2022…

    FORMER UK BASKETBALL PLAYER VISITS ROTARY, NOW WORKS FOR ARC

    FORMER UK BASKETBALL PLAYER VISITS ROTARY, NOW WORKS FOR ARC

    2021 Rogers Scholar Trey Hall donates blankets to more than 70 Lawrence County students  

    2021 Rogers Scholar Trey Hall donates blankets to more than 70 Lawrence County students  

    “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” FINALE IN LOUISA…Was a blast!

    “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” FINALE IN LOUISA…Was a blast!

    JOHNSON COUNTY NATIVE IS AMONG TOPS AT UK OUT 0F 3,900: GROWING UP IN EASTERN KY. MOTIVATED HER CAREER IN MEDICAL FIELD

    JOHNSON COUNTY NATIVE IS AMONG TOPS AT UK OUT 0F 3,900: GROWING UP IN EASTERN KY. MOTIVATED HER CAREER IN MEDICAL FIELD

    LAST PROM FOR SENIORS 2022… PLENTY OF COOL KIDS DRESS UP

    LAST PROM FOR SENIORS 2022… PLENTY OF COOL KIDS DRESS UP

    MIKE ARMSTRONG KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LCHS SENIOR CLASS 2022 LUNCHEON

    MIKE ARMSTRONG KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LCHS SENIOR CLASS 2022 LUNCHEON

    MY DAY WITH… ”A RAY OF HOPE“

    MY DAY WITH… ”A RAY OF HOPE“

  • Courthouse
    $21 MILLION BUDGET, TRAILS, ON FISCAL COURT’S PLATE TODAY

    $21 MILLION BUDGET, TRAILS, ON FISCAL COURT’S PLATE TODAY

    CITY OF LOUISA EMPLOYEE CODY NAPIER TAKES ‘MR CINCINNATI’ WILL GO PRO, MAYOR SAYS

    CITY OF LOUISA EMPLOYEE CODY NAPIER TAKES ‘MR CINCINNATI’ WILL GO PRO, MAYOR SAYS

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 16-20

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 16-20

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 16-20

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 16-20

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT NEWS: Deeds, marriages, and civil suits May 9 – 13

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COURT NEWS: Deeds, marriages, and civil suits May 9 – 13

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 9-13

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of May 9-13

    LOUISA MAN FACING SEVERAL CHARGES AFTER BRIEF BUT WILD SATURDAY NIGHT POLICE CHASE NEAR LOUISA CITY LIMITS

    LOUISA MAN FACING SEVERAL CHARGES AFTER BRIEF BUT WILD SATURDAY NIGHT POLICE CHASE NEAR LOUISA CITY LIMITS

    LOUISA COUNCIL HOLDS PAY RAISE OF CITY WORKERS TO 5%; CITY POOL TO OPEN MAY 28

    LOUISA COUNCIL HOLDS PAY RAISE OF CITY WORKERS TO 5%; CITY POOL TO OPEN MAY 28

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 2-6

    Lawrence County Civil Cases for the week of May 2-6

  • Recollections
    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional: My 15 minutes of fame

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional: My 15 minutes of fame

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…More Old School

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…More Old School

    FRED SENDS RECOLLECTIONS DURING NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS MONTH

    FRED SENDS RECOLLECTIONS DURING NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS MONTH

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The old ‘KY Normal College’ 

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The old ‘KY Normal College’ 

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: The Medal of Honor

    INBOUND FOR LANDING…BIG SANDY REGIONAL: The Medal of Honor

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: A Tribute to Mom! 

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: A Tribute to Mom! 

    ‘INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional’ — The Big Number 3

    ‘INBOUND FOR LANDING…Big Sandy Regional’ — The Big Number 3

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The quiet times

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: The quiet times

  • Obituaries
    Daniel Paul Hall, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Daniel Paul Hall, 63, of Louisa, KY

    Lucy Mae Henson, 80, of Louisa, KY

    Lucy Mae Henson, 80, of Louisa, KY

    James Everett Bryant, 67, of Louisa, KY

    James Everett Bryant, 67, of Louisa, KY

    Rose Mary McReynolds, 86, of Clifford, KY

    Rose Mary McReynolds, 86, of Clifford, KY

    Della Vanover, 61, of Blaine, KY

    Della Vanover, 61, of Blaine, KY

    Eulanda Blanche Branham, 96, of Fort Gay, WV

    Eulanda Blanche Branham, 96, of Fort Gay, WV

    William H. Chafin, 76, of Louisa, KY

    William H. Chafin, 76, of Louisa, KY

    James Fredrick Fraley, Sr., 72, of Fort Gay, WV

    James Fredrick Fraley, Sr., 72, of Fort Gay, WV

    Raymond “Bo” Hurley, Jr., 68, of Fort Gay, WV

    Raymond “Bo” Hurley, Jr., 68, of Fort Gay, WV

  • Regional News
    TODD CASE APPOINTED TO UK BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    TODD CASE APPOINTED TO UK BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    FEB. MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – FEBRUARY 5-16, 2022

    MARTIN COUNTY ARREST LIST – APRIL 28-MAY 21, 2022

    OSBORNE STUNS DERIFIELD IN LAWRENCE COUNTY ATTORNEY RACE

    NOAH THOMPSON LIVE IN LOUISA…What a Homecoming!

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IS COMING HOME TOMORROW IN TOP 3 ON AI…

    LAWRENCE COUNTY’S NOAH THOMPSON IS COMING HOME TOMORROW IN TOP 3 ON AI…

    PIKE COUNTY COUPLE ARRESTED FOR METH TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING ANONYMOUS TIP THROUGH KENTUCKY STATE POLICE COMPUTER APP 

    PIKE COUNTY COUPLE ARRESTED FOR METH TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING ANONYMOUS TIP THROUGH KENTUCKY STATE POLICE COMPUTER APP 

    FLOYD CO. WOMAN IS ACCUSED OF SLASHING A MAN’S THROAT  FROM ‘EAR TO EAR’

    FLOYD CO. WOMAN IS ACCUSED OF SLASHING A MAN’S THROAT  FROM ‘EAR TO EAR’

    CLARIFICATIONS ON NOAH THOMPSON HOMECOMING; LAZER GETS TO INTERVIEW NOAH

    CLARIFICATIONS ON NOAH THOMPSON HOMECOMING; LAZER GETS TO INTERVIEW NOAH

    WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT ARRESTS PAIR  WHO HAVE HEROIN RELATED RECORDS

    WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT ARRESTS PAIR  WHO HAVE HEROIN RELATED RECORDS

    NOAH THOMPSON COMING TO LOUISA PARADE AND HIS FREE CONCERT FOR ALL….

    NOAH THOMPSON COMING TO LOUISA PARADE AND HIS FREE CONCERT FOR ALL….

  • Announcements
    Louisa Head Start to host Open House, Friday, May 27th

    Louisa Head Start to host Open House, Friday, May 27th

    DAYTIME CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR KY 1690 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    DAYTIME CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR KY 1690 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    LIBRARY BOARD MEETING FULL OF ‘SHOTS’ AT ONLINE NEWSPAPER

    MUSIC IN THE PARK THIS SUMMER…SEE VIDEO OF HAROLD AND WES

    NOAH TO PLAY IN ‘RUSH AND ROWDY’ CONCERT IN ASHLAND

    NOAH TO PLAY IN ‘RUSH AND ROWDY’ CONCERT IN ASHLAND

    PRO WRESTLING: LAWMEN VS. THUGS…WAYNE COUNTY MAY 20

    PRO WRESTLING: LAWMEN VS. THUGS…WAYNE COUNTY MAY 20

    PARKER B’z GRAND OPENING IS SATURDAY MAY 14TH; DELIVERY IN FT. GAY-LOUISA AVAILABLE

    PARKER B’z GRAND OPENING IS SATURDAY MAY 14TH; DELIVERY IN FT. GAY-LOUISA AVAILABLE

    FLOYD, JOHNSON, KNOTT, LAWRENCE, LETCHER, MARTIN, AND PIKE COUNTIES GETTING ‘STRIPED’

    FLOYD, JOHNSON, KNOTT, LAWRENCE, LETCHER, MARTIN, AND PIKE COUNTIES GETTING ‘STRIPED’

    DAYTIME CLOSURES FOR SOIL NAIL PROJECT SCHEDULED TO START FRIDAY, MAY 6, ON KY 2038 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    DAYTIME CLOSURES FOR SOIL NAIL PROJECT SCHEDULED TO START FRIDAY, MAY 6, ON KY 2038 IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

    SWAP MEET AND CRUISE IN COMING MAY 21

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GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Grand Reunion

Michael Coburn by Michael Coburn
April 17, 2022
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Grand Reunion

So many have come and gone. Remembering faces and stories from the past are opportunities to learn many lessons as they help us see the value in caring and befriending those around us.  We have but look around to see how the departed are missed. Their departure has left a hole in our lives. People we cared about passed because of illnesses, such as cancer, heart failure, or perhaps an accident. We have continued on for the moment, but know that we will soon join them in death. I personally am not fearful of that dark curtain that will soon enough overtake me. After all, dying is part of the cycle of life itself among mankind as well as God’s creation. It seems true that the old adage “death & taxes” applies universally.

For those of us who have just celebrated Easter and embrace a faith that there is life after death, dying is not to fear. We look forward to a time of finally learning more of the story that has given us hope and comfort. Sure, there are some who have gone ahead that we miss. Just think what a joy it will be to hear their stories and be able to laugh with them again over our earthly follies. In many cases I know little of their lives since we left high school for new adventures, but I know they were brought up well and were certainly well loved. 

Jimmy Young

 Here, during this grand springtime when flowers are bursting out in colors only a loving God could create, it is a fitting time to pause and remember. While I may name a few names, the size of the article and my fleeting memories will require that some persons of equal importance will be overlooked. I am sorry but accept the fact I know little to nothing about ‘what happened’ to those mentioned or not mentioned. Therefore, I will mention a name and a face, or perhaps an event that comes to mind. In death, even as in life, we continue that warm feeling of everlasting friendship of those who have gone ahead. 

I am sorry for the losses we carry in our memories, but am glad for the time we knew them. They have fit into a place of belonging and will be a part of us even into the next life, too soon to follow for us all. I remember often good times I shared with Harry Richard Cyrus. Diminutive, but having a determination to succeed in sports in spite of the pains brought on when he was overrun by larger players during competitive competition made him a star in my book. I remember playing one- on-one football in the rain until we were so covered with mud that we had to get in an empty bathtub to be hosed down. 

Johnny Justice, always on the wild side, was a true friend. He was treated by many unfairly, but he held no grudges that I know of. I remember when some thugs beat him and sent him to the hospital, but even then he was quick to forgive and embrace his friends who stood by him. 

I played on town hill with Jimmy Mullins for many of our growing up years. We laughed for hours and spent our time enjoying nature. 

Creep Chandler lived only a block from me. His mom was bedridden and that required he stay close by. His father was a postman that delivered mail around the county. He was quick during reunions to find me and swap a few stories. It was Creep’s muddy berm that Harry Richard and I used for that game. I think we left his yard looking as if a four-wheeled truck had torn it a sunder. 

Paul Davis

 I had tons of respect for a classmate named Paul Davis. He was a true gentleman. I remember when he declared his desire to date a young lady I had recently broken up with. I had told him to treat her better than I had and there would be no hard feelings. 

 I grew up with Sandy Adams, but many times under competitive conditions. She and I were the most talented artists in our grade school classes and were both often appointed ‘co-editors’ of school papers, etc. We also were in church activities together, but she beat me on taking the role of president of our fellowship. She made it clear that she intended to follow her father’s career in law. Her dad was a well-respected judge. I visited Sandy a few years later when she was practicing law in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I got to see her in action in the courtroom. I saw her again at one of our reunions but heard shortly after that she had passed away. She left a hole in my life in spite of any ongoing relationship.

Ruth Holbrook

I had one date in high school with Ruth Holbrook at an FHA dance. She was so sweet and beautiful but being the dumb guy that I am, I ended up on her blacklist. Still, she wrote a note in my senior yearbook that reflected forgiveness. 

 Jim Bob Hatcher and Butch Wellman lived just down the block from me. I played with them and was sorry to hear they had been killed in an accident. 

I was told that a classmate, Bruce May, had passed away. A fellow band member, he had left what I was told, was a large family. 

I remember also a neighbor from just across the street, Jimmy Walker, who passed a few years ago. He and I met several times when I was in town for reunions. I was sorry to hear of his passing. I knew his sister, Myrtle, whom I believe is still an active member of the DAR in our precious little home town.  

Paul (Duck) Roberts lived in High Bottom and played all high school sports. He told me at a reunion that he had retired as a cross country truck driver. He shared a few stories with me about being ‘on the road,’ but I remain amazed how he and other professional drivers back those big rigs into some very tight places. 

Lois Caudill lived on Clay Street near the old Coke Plant. She was a member of the band, a cheerleader, Chorus and many other activities she was well involved in school, church and the community. 

Jack Cyrus was such a fun guy. He was a natural leader and had such a great sense of humor. I enjoyed sitting with him and sharing stories during one of the reunions. 

William (Billy John) Sparks played in the band, but became the high school principal. He was active in his church and enjoyed helping others. I met with him, too, along with his wife at a reunion. It was good to see them. 

There were others from other classes, but these listed are some that come to mind. Since I don’t live in Louisa and many of the old gang live spread out all around the country, I may not have heard of the passing of some. A few are blessed, but I am left to wonder when we will join the dearly departed and celebrate a true reunion and homecoming with our risen Savior. 

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