Lifestyles

ASHLAND, Ky., July 6, 2020 – The first weeks of July are bringing a heat wave that has air conditioning units humming and fans turning as Kentucky Power customers try...

Hostesses Lillie Vinson, left, and Connie Queen Saturday at the FMVC open house   On July 4, 2020, the Fred M. Vinson and Welcome Center held...

This handmade queen size quilt is being raffled off for $1 a ticket. The Louisa Chapter DAR is selling tickets for a chance to win a...

EASTERN KENTUCKY HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN OF NEW INCREASE OF OVERDOSES AFTER ARRIVAL OF "SMURF DOPE" POTENT GLOWING BLUE METH JUST RECENTLY BEING FOUND IN THE REGION JULY 2, 2020 -...

Martin County Sheriff's Deputies were patrolling North Wolf Creek this morning when they smelled a strong odor of Marijuana. After investigating Deputies David Adams, JC Kirk, and Chris Sesco found...

It is Fourth of July weekend and typically things are in full swing but unfortunately with Covid-19 plans have had to be adjusted or cancelled altogether in 2020.  Here is...

Backyard bugging  Some nature lovers enjoy ladybugs. Some enjoy bees. And some enjoy butterflying.  Creating a habitat for ladybugs, bees, and butterflies takes some knowledge, planning, digging, and planting. But it’s...

Kentucky Power delivers second round of AEP Foundation grants to groups providing COVID-19 assistance Total Kentucky AEP Foundation grants during pandemic total over $150,000 ASHLAND, Kentucky, June 25, 2020 –The...

Lawrence County voting polls are open to in person voting today June 23, 2020 until 6 p.m. at the following locations only: The Lawrence County High School, Fallsburg School, Blaine...

Lawrence County Emergency Management got some much needed PPE's to distribute to businesses like the Fire Department and the schools recently. Chris Cox Emergency, Manager shown above, will be distributing...

Office of Unemployment Insurance Offering In-Person Services FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 17, 2020) - No one in state government will be happy until all Kentuckians have received the benefits for which they...

On Monday June 15, 2020, agent Olivia Faris stated the Extension office is slowly reopening the office to foot traffic and some of the groups. "They will be following the...

AAA: National gas price rises above $2 per gallon; Kentucky current average at the pump is $1.94 For 66 days, the national gas price average held below the $2/gallon mark,...

Rare air: 39-year coal miner recovering from successful double lung transplant Aaron Snyder | The Daily Independent It’s a job that nearly killed him. It’s a job that he witnessed...

A CRY FOR HELP, OR SOMETHING ELSE OF A DIFFERENT NATURE? LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN PLEADS FOR HELP GETTING UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FORMERLY SELF-EMPLOYED, COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RECENT PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSIS LEADS...

ARC, Pathways work to hurdle COVID Henry Culvyhouse and Aaron Snyder | The Daily Independent May 29, 2020 Updated May 29, 2020 LOUISA, KY -- Regular meetings hold recovering addicts accountable and...

At Governor Beshear’s press conference last Wednesday, we learned libraries would be allowed to reopen June 8. This is very exciting news, and we want to be upfront with our...

Angel (Louisa, KY, May 25, 2020) – The Lawrence County Humane Society and OPEN Arms Animal Shelter are celebrating the national Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month this June. It’s...