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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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WHERE’S THE MONEY? LIBRARY CHIEF REFUSES INFORMATION ON FUNDS

LAZER FILED PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST ON APRIL 13

Susan SALYER by Susan SALYER
May 2, 2022
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WHERE’S THE MONEY?

 

By Susan Salyer

Lawrence County Public Library Director Carlie Pelfrey responded to questions asked by the Lazer on April 13, 2022 concerning the library budget. The Lazer emailed Pelfrey and asked for budget, salaries, contract amount for Dan Miller Consulting Group and bank or banks the library uses including the $6.5 or $6 Million.

Pelfrey, who is paid $67,500 according to her budget then emailed The Lazer stating an Open Records Document Information Request had to be filled out. The information request was emailed April 13, 22 and Pelfrey stated, “your request has been received and documents will be sent no later than close of business Friday April 29, 2022.”

Digital copies were received April 29, 22 from all questions except #4 to which Pelfrey said in her letter “The last request line is unclear. The library district does not have $6 million in any or all combined bank accounts. See 2021 -2022 budget.”

But at the last library meeting Pelphrey referred to the $6 million figure herself. So where’s the money?

Library director Carlie Pelphrey failed to reveal where the library funds are kept

“Having 6.5 Million dollars in the bank is a disservice to Lawrence County Taxpayer’s,” Pelfrey can be heard on the Lazer audio from April’s Board Meeting referring to funding.

We called LC Public Library today around noon and received Ms. Pelphrey’s voicemail but no comment on where the library does its banking and why the recent multi-million dollar addition to the facility is not mentioned in the last two year’s documents she sent has not been answered.

She did answer our question concerning how much was paid to the ‘economic development specialist Dan Miller which is $8,000 of taxpayers money.

Oddly, she did not reveal the names of banks or other institutions where the library’s (taxpayers) money is kept and dispersed – and instead made another excuse for not answering.

But things will change soon at the library.

The Kentucky House last Thursday voted 52-39 to override a veto issued by Gov. Andy Beshear of a bill giving county judge-executives the authority to appoint members to local public library boards. The result barely crossed the 51-vote threshold needed to override a veto.

The move came as a surprise, after the House initially failed to get enough support to override the veto Wednesday night.

Supporters of the measure say library boards, which have taxing authority, should have more oversight from elected officials. But many local librarians worry the bill will bring politics into libraries’ finances, hiring practices and even which books end up on the shelves.

The new law makes library boards across the state, many of which have large bank accounts similar to Louisa, directly accountable to the taxpayers.

The budget of the library must be approved. The law also leaves room for libraries to “get rid” of their large excesses (one bank has $16 million) but only one million at a time without court approval.

Eastern Kentucky Senator Philip Wheeler sponsored the measure, which grants county judge-executives the ability to appoint public library board members with no oversight from the state. Currently, potential library trustees are vetted by the state librarian before the county judge makes the appointment from an approved list.

Many citizens do not realize that the library and all other taxing districts have their own bank accounts and the county treasurer has no idea what they are spending their money for.

The question has come up about using the money for new “satellite” libraries in Blaine and Fallsburg, a start on a new elementary school for Louisa, and many other suggestions for how it should be used.

I called LC Public Library today around noon and received her voicemail no comment was given at time of publishing.

We will be happy to post Ms. Pelphrey’s response to our latest email asking for the information requested.

 

 

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  1. Connie says:
    3 weeks ago

    Helped to understand why the Judge wants the money? Why is this irrelevant? It is the libraries money! I am serious I really don’t understand, will someone share their knowledge?

    Reply
    • KAG says:
      3 weeks ago

      It’s not the library’s money it’s the property owner’s money they should show where every penny goes.

      Reply
      • Wanda M Cassady says:
        3 weeks ago

        I totally agree! The taxpayers pay way too much money to the Library and several other things! All money paid by taxpayers should be accounted for. However our local county Judge has too much power already! An audit should be done each year by a non political firm!

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      • Connie says:
        3 weeks ago

        If it isnt the library’s money and the property owners, why do they have to show where it goes! We pay taxes for the library not the owners, unless they are taking it from the library and that is an entirely another ballgame!

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        • KAG says:
          2 weeks ago

          It’s the property owner’s money it’s on your property tax bill every year. Shouldn’t be a problem to show were every dollar goes or kept.

          Reply
  2. Confused says:
    3 weeks ago

    Poorly written commentary (I’m sure this comment post won’t be added to comments) but wondering where the writer received this journalism degree.

    Maybe time to vote in Preston for a “new change” since we really know where this is coming from

    Just sayin’

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    • Don says:
      3 weeks ago

      So explain how Preston worked full time for the school board and full time as an “advisor” for the company that worked on the library and will be working on the school projects? He seems to have been cheating someone and that was the taxpayers!! Taking tax dollars from us taking a salary from the school board and from a construction company who was using tax dollars. He sure couldn’t work two full time jobs because there’s be no time for beauty sleep..”just sayin”. Cheating never prospers in the end!!

      Reply
    • Sally says:
      3 weeks ago

      Yes, you are confused. Voting in Preston is the worst thing this county could do.

      Reply
  3. John says:
    3 weeks ago

    Carlie does a great job at the library. Open records is for you to look at. She does not have to give them to you. You need to do the research yourself. It’s there if you know how and where to look. Sometimes the laser looks like an A@& when they do stuff like this. Just like when you publish Lawrence County School System salaries. That’s pretty low. Yes it is public record for you to see but to publish it? Pretty low. Any state salaries for anything is available under the transparency law. You don’t see people publishing it. If you know where to look you can see it all. Just Saying.

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    • Admin says:
      3 weeks ago

      Editor- All we want to see is where they keep their excess tax money and how they spend it. Ms. Pelphrey is the one who demanded a public records request before she would answer four simple questions from the local media. She has not come close to being transparent yet, but she may do so since we believe she is honest…

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      • John says:
        3 weeks ago

        Kentucky is an open records stare although there are some amendments. She probably has given you what is required. You may want to look at the amendments to the open records law. She knows the requirements of her job .

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        • John says:
          3 weeks ago

          She is following the law.

          Reply
    • Don says:
      3 weeks ago

      If someone request documents under the freedom of information act those documents are to be provided, in this instance, by the library!! They are funded by taxpayers which makes it taxpayers right to know!!! SMH

      Reply
    • KAG says:
      3 weeks ago

      Johnny people shouldn’t have to hunt for the records it’s property owner’s money you are spending it should be a easy question to answer or it looks like you might be hiding something.

      Reply
  4. Gator says:
    3 weeks ago

    I’m sorry but undefined “Fringe Benefits” is unacceptable in any government institution. It’s always about transparency until you are the one in charge and on the receiving end.

    Reply
  5. Harold says:
    3 weeks ago

    Good job Lazer!

    Reply
  6. Don says:
    3 weeks ago

    Keep up the great work Laser!! Don’t let them give you a run around. We the taxpayers want to know where our money is going!!!

    Reply
  7. Richard Preston says:
    3 weeks ago

    What I see is that the library system is the last government entity to be able to control the funds collected locally. Seems people and local governments can’t stand the fact that they can keep a surplus to rebuild or make additions such as a new library in Blaine or Fallsburg. The state and local governments want to get their hands on those surpluses. Chance to say they reduced the deficits or found new money for some project.
    Making the library go begging to state or county governments to get funding as our schools do now.
    We paid this money separately into the library fund ,it now belongs to the library !
    As long as it’s accounted for in a proper manner, it’s totally separate from government money.
    We vote on the rate for the tax, if you don’t want them to have the money, then simply vote NO on the tax.

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    • Admin says:
      3 weeks ago

      You are way off Richard. We do not vote on the tax rate nor can we vote on the board members who set the tax. You are right, they have excess money and we need to know where it is being kept. Until Sen. Bill 167 was passed two weeks ago, the board was chosen by Frankfort beaurocrats, now the board will be chosen by the local fiscal court, all of whom have to run for election. We believe that any monies collected as taxes should be transparent and rates set by elected public servants instead of having a closed shop of unelected board members. All other taxing districts can look for the same thing soon.

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      • KAG says:
        3 weeks ago

        It’s the property owners who pay for the library it shouldn’t be a problem if someone wants to see where the money goes or invested it just doesn’t look right.
        Anybody who receives tax money should show where it is spent or held.

        Reply
  8. Nobody says:
    3 weeks ago

    A joke… 33$ an hour … 6 position at an average in 17 an hour… where do I apply

    Reply
  9. Confused! says:
    3 weeks ago

    Why didn’t you monitor your county attorney’s office closely (that is one that falls under fiscal count – correct?),
    No one is denying ANYONE ANYTHING – they are asking you go about it in the diplomatic process. If you think the local library can spend money (I’m still laughing about this)- without the governoring board and the state auditors seeing it, you need to return to the classroom for a lesson on political processes.

    Reply
  10. Nobody says:
    3 weeks ago

    And the clerks office…. The clerks and library ppl make more than a deputy

    Reply
  11. Sandy S says:
    3 weeks ago

    I too am confused about all the complaining about the Library. I think it is wonderful that Louisa/Lawrence County has something that is very nice, instead of something small and very outdated. Why aren’t we all proud of the Library? It is beautiful, could you imagine how nice of a place Louisa would be to live if we had more community services that were as nice and well run as our Library. Maybe they do have a large budget, but there have been many examples of many places that have a large budget and have failed miserably. Carlie, her Board and Staff must be doing something right. As far as her wage, good for them, it should be seen as a positive that someone can earn a decent wage at a job in Lawrence County. I wish we had many more well paying jobs. Also, I feel it is being overlooked that Carlie had to have a Master’s Degree to have her job. She should earn more than positions that require less education. Instead of trying to tear down our places that are doing well and make our community a better place, lets support them and the people who work there.

    One more thing, there are many, many other places in Lawrence County whose buget and they way they conduct their business, that should be scrutinized rather than the Library.

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