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    2023 TAX RATE OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TAX DISTRICT HAS BEEN CHALLENGED

    2023 TAX RATE OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TAX DISTRICT HAS BEEN CHALLENGED

    UPDATE! LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION  Double Nickel Equivalent Tax Levy  PUBLIC HEARING

    UPDATE! LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Double Nickel Equivalent Tax Levy PUBLIC HEARING

    LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICIAL HAS TO BE RESCUED FROM NARROW ROADSIDE CLIFF

    LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICIAL HAS TO BE RESCUED FROM NARROW ROADSIDE CLIFF

    ”RING OF SEVEN’  ORGANIZED DRUG CRIME CHARGED IN LAWRENCE CO. GRAND JURY REPORT

    ”RING OF SEVEN’ ORGANIZED DRUG CRIME CHARGED IN LAWRENCE CO. GRAND JURY REPORT

    TEACHER ASKED 15 YEAR-OLD FEMALE STUDENT TO ‘GET NAKED’ ON FACEBOOK, SHERIFF SAYS IN FILING

    TEACHER ASKED 15 YEAR-OLD FEMALE STUDENT TO ‘GET NAKED’ ON FACEBOOK, SHERIFF SAYS IN FILING

    Wanda Rae Wheeler Clevenger, 90, of Louisa, Ky

    Wanda Rae Wheeler Clevenger, 90, of Louisa, Ky

    LAWRENCE CO. GIRLS HEADED TO STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY

    LAWRENCE CO. GIRLS HEADED TO STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY

    WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES BUT NO INJURIES IN WEEKEND STORM

    WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES BUT NO INJURIES IN WEEKEND STORM

    15TH REGION GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE CHANGED DUE TO TODAY’S STORM THREATS

    15TH REGION GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE CHANGED DUE TO TODAY’S STORM THREATS

    LOUISA DRUG BUST INCLUDES ALL POLICE AGENCIES IN COUNTY

    LOUISA DRUG BUST INCLUDES ALL POLICE AGENCIES IN COUNTY

  • Sports
    DAWGS SHUT OUT PAINTSVILLE ON THURSDAY, SUFFER FIRST LOSS AT JOHNSON CENTRAL

    DAWGS SHUT OUT PAINTSVILLE ON THURSDAY, SUFFER FIRST LOSS AT JOHNSON CENTRAL

    BULLDOGS SHUT OUT BETSY LAYNE IN BACK TO BACK CONTESTS

    BULLDOGS SHUT OUT BETSY LAYNE IN BACK TO BACK CONTESTS

    LOGAN SOUTHERS MAKES IT OFFICIAL… WILL PLAY SOCCER AT ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE

    LOGAN SOUTHERS MAKES IT OFFICIAL… WILL PLAY SOCCER AT ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE

    SOFTBALL DAWGS START THE SEASON UNDEFEATED

    SOFTBALL DAWGS START THE SEASON UNDEFEATED

    VolleyDawg TK Ellis signs to play at Alice Lloyd

    VolleyDawg TK Ellis signs to play at Alice Lloyd

    BASEBALL DAWGS PICK UP NICE EARLY SEASON VICTORY OVER JOHNSON CENTRAL

    BASEBALL DAWGS PICK UP NICE EARLY SEASON VICTORY OVER JOHNSON CENTRAL

    Bulldog Baseball standout Braydan Maynard signs with Alice Lloyd

    Bulldog Baseball standout Braydan Maynard signs with Alice Lloyd

    Brackets released for NCAA, Kentucky gets Providence in first round

    Brackets released for NCAA, Kentucky gets Providence in first round

    TOLSIA FALLS AT WAHAMA IN REGION FINAL

    TOLSIA FALLS AT WAHAMA IN REGION FINAL

  • Lifestyles
    LC TOURISM PLANNING FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

    LC TOURISM PLANNING FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. WOMAN AMONG NEW 911 ACADEMY GRADUATES

    LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. WOMAN AMONG NEW 911 ACADEMY GRADUATES

    Whitney Johnson of Lawrence County, Ky, is a dedicated forager

    Whitney Johnson of Lawrence County, Ky, is a dedicated forager

    KY AG COMMISSIONER RYAN QUARLES VISITS LOUISA…

    KY AG COMMISSIONER RYAN QUARLES VISITS LOUISA…

    FORMER MAYOR CANDIDATE BARKER AWARDED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

    FORMER MAYOR CANDIDATE BARKER AWARDED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

    GET THE BEST MARCH MADNESS COVERAGE

    GET THE BEST MARCH MADNESS COVERAGE

    Irene B. Lowe, 100, of Fort Gay, West Virginia

    Irene B. Lowe, 100, of Fort Gay, West Virginia

    FIVE KENTUCKIANS DIED DUE TO THE STORMS; NEARLY 400,000 STILL WITHOUT POWER

    FIVE KENTUCKIANS DIED DUE TO THE STORMS; NEARLY 400,000 STILL WITHOUT POWER

    Autoflower seeds are taking over U.S. cannabis market due to their ease of use

    LAWRENCE IS LEADING COUNTY FOR AG-TAG SALES IN KY, JOBE SAYS

  • Courthouse
    Lawrence County Civil Cases, Deeds for the week of March 20-24

    Lawrence County Civil Cases, Deeds for the week of March 20-24

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 20-24

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 20-24

    WHO IS SERVING? Lawrence County Boards and Commissions 

    WHO IS SERVING? Lawrence County Boards and Commissions 

    COUNTY TO GET ‘SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND $$$’ FROM FEMA, CARTER SAYS

    COUNTY TO GET ‘SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND $$$’ FROM FEMA, CARTER SAYS

    SHERIFF WARNS OF PHONE SCAM IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.

    SHERIFF WARNS OF PHONE SCAM IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.

    Lawrence County Fiscal Court March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda

    Lawrence County Fiscal Court March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – OCTOBER 26-NOVEMBER 10, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – MARCH 1-16, 2023

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 13-17

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 13-17

    SLONE CHOOSES ‘NEW’ MEMBER AFTER COUNCIL TIES 2-2 ON PARSONS’ REPLACEMENT

    SLONE CHOOSES ‘NEW’ MEMBER AFTER COUNCIL TIES 2-2 ON PARSONS’ REPLACEMENT

  • Top Recollections
    KENTUCKY POWER STORM PREPAREDNESS UPDATE: Friday, March 3, 2023 – 12:30 p.m.

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM PREPAREDNESS UPDATE: Friday, March 3, 2023 – 12:30 p.m.

    KENTUCKY’S ASBURY COLLEGE IN 6TH DAY OF CONTINUOUS PRAYER SERVICE

    KENTUCKY’S ASBURY COLLEGE IN 6TH DAY OF CONTINUOUS PRAYER SERVICE

    KENTUCKY’S ASBURY COLLEGE IN 6TH DAY OF CONTINUOUS PRAYER SERVICE

    Historic Bridge in Lawrence County Up for Adoption

    KENTUCKY’S ASBURY COLLEGE IN 6TH DAY OF CONTINUOUS PRAYER SERVICE

    KENTUCKY HOSTS THE LARGEST INDOOR FARM SHOW

    NEWS MEDIA WORRY ABOUT POLICE RADIOS BEING ENCRYPTED

    NEWS MEDIA WORRY ABOUT POLICE RADIOS BEING ENCRYPTED

    CONSTABLES CHIP IN TO BRING TOYS TO KIDS IN MARTIN COUNTY

    CONSTABLES CHIP IN TO BRING TOYS TO KIDS IN MARTIN COUNTY

    MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS  . . . by Mike Coburn

    MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS  . . . by Mike Coburn

    LOCAL METHODISTS SPLITTING WITH DENOMINATION AMID HOMOSEXUAL AND THEOLOGICAL DEBATES

    LOCAL METHODISTS SPLITTING WITH DENOMINATION AMID HOMOSEXUAL AND THEOLOGICAL DEBATES

    IT’S DEER SEASON, GRANDSON BAGS NICE ONE IN MARTIN COUNTY

    IT’S DEER SEASON, GRANDSON BAGS NICE ONE IN MARTIN COUNTY

  • Obituaries
    Keith L. Schrack, 73, of Webbville, KY

    Keith L. Schrack, 73, of Webbville, KY

    Julia M. Kitts, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Julia M. Kitts, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Janice Branham, 82, of Louisa, KY

    Janice Branham, 82, of Louisa, KY

    Mrs. Consuelo M. (Rotan) Jeffreys, 90, of South Point, Ohio

    Mrs. Consuelo M. (Rotan) Jeffreys, 90, of South Point, Ohio

    Douglas Ray Ison, of Rush, Ky.

    Douglas Ray Ison, of Rush, Ky.

    Mark R. Ellis, 59, of Hager Hill, KY

    Mark R. Ellis, 59, of Hager Hill, KY

    Christine Preston 70, of Louisa, KY

    Christine Preston 70, of Louisa, KY

    Wanda Rae Wheeler Clevenger, 90, of Louisa, Ky

    Wanda Rae Wheeler Clevenger, 90, of Louisa, Ky

    Margaret L. Waller, 89, of Louisa, KY

    Margaret L. Waller, 89, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    BOYD COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER INDICTMENT FOR MANSLAUGHTER INVOLVING FENTANYL

    BOYD COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER INDICTMENT FOR MANSLAUGHTER INVOLVING FENTANYL

    PAINTSVILLE DENTIST IN TROUBLE FOR ASKING TEEN PATIENT TO ‘SMOKE THE GREEN’

    PAINTSVILLE DENTIST IN TROUBLE FOR ASKING TEEN PATIENT TO ‘SMOKE THE GREEN’

    WHITLEY COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY OF MURDER OF FEDERAL WITNESS IN DRUG CASE — HIS PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND

    WHITLEY COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY OF MURDER OF FEDERAL WITNESS IN DRUG CASE — HIS PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND

    Martin County will use $685,625 for improvements to wastewater treatment system

    Martin County will use $685,625 for improvements to wastewater treatment system

    2023 TRI-STATE MX I-64 SUMMER SERIES SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

    2023 TRI-STATE MX I-64 SUMMER SERIES SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

    RETIRED POLICE CAPTAIN INDICTED ON SEVERAL CHARGES

    RETIRED POLICE CAPTAIN INDICTED ON SEVERAL CHARGES

    CSX, NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN HAVE MOST ACCIDENTS IN US

    CSX, NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN HAVE MOST ACCIDENTS IN US

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE –  Sunday, March 5, 10 a.m.

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE – Sunday, March 5, 10 a.m.

    STATE OFFICE BUILDINGS CLOSING AT 11:00 TODAY IN LIEU OF STORM THREAT

    STATE OFFICE BUILDINGS CLOSING AT 11:00 TODAY IN LIEU OF STORM THREAT

  • Announcements
    MARCH WORSHIP NIGHT AT ‘THE TABLE’ TONIGHT AT THE GARDEN!

    MARCH WORSHIP NIGHT AT ‘THE TABLE’ TONIGHT AT THE GARDEN!

    Louisa City Council Regular Monthly Meeting March 14 Agenda

    Louisa City Council Regular Monthly Meeting March 14 Agenda

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMUNITY MEETING SET FOR THIS WEEK

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMUNITY MEETING SET FOR THIS WEEK

    That time again: What to know about Daylight Saving Time

    That time again: What to know about Daylight Saving Time

    LIVE MUSIC SESSION SATURDAY AT NOON IN LOUISA at Masterpiece Cafe

    LIVE MUSIC SESSION SATURDAY AT NOON IN LOUISA at Masterpiece Cafe

    Louisa Utilities Board Special Meeting Agenda March 6, 2023, 6:00PM

    Louisa Utilities Board Special Meeting Agenda March 6, 2023, 6:00PM

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM PREPAREDNESS UPDATE: Friday, March 3, 2023 – 12:30 p.m.

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM PREPAREDNESS UPDATE: Friday, March 3, 2023 – 12:30 p.m.

    Lawrence County Schools will have an NTI Day on Friday, March 3, 2023.

    Lawrence County Schools will have an NTI Day on Friday, March 3, 2023.

    Lawrence County Board of Education  Special Meeting March 2, 2023; 6:00 p.m.

    Lawrence County Board of Education  Special Meeting March 2, 2023; 6:00 p.m.

  • Editorials/Letters
    FAMILY FOUNDATION OBJECTS TO GOVERNOR’S VETO OF SB 150

    FAMILY FOUNDATION OBJECTS TO GOVERNOR’S VETO OF SB 150

    KY LEGISLATOR SPEAKS AGAINST SB 150, WANTS TO KEEP TRANSGENDER SERVICES

    KY LEGISLATOR SPEAKS AGAINST SB 150, WANTS TO KEEP TRANSGENDER SERVICES

    The Kentucky Academy of Science Statement on Kentucky SB 150: LGBTQIA+ youth ‘marginalized’

    The Kentucky Academy of Science Statement on Kentucky SB 150: LGBTQIA+ youth ‘marginalized’

    SENATOR WHEELER SAYS KY. POWER CUSTOMERS COULD SAVE $10 MILLION IN ‘SECURITIZATION’

    SENATOR WHEELER SAYS KY. POWER CUSTOMERS COULD SAVE $10 MILLION IN ‘SECURITIZATION’

    NEW RECREATIONAL BACKROADS EFFORT CONTAINS 80 MILES OF FUN

    NEW RECREATIONAL BACKROADS EFFORT CONTAINS 80 MILES OF FUN

    SENATOR WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE;  Week 6 of the 2023 Legislative Session

    SENATOR WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE; Week 6 of the 2023 Legislative Session

    CHILD SUPPORT FOR DUI VICTIMS ‘SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE’ IN STATES

    CHILD SUPPORT FOR DUI VICTIMS ‘SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE’ IN STATES

    This Week at the State Capitol: Major bills advancing on juvenile justice and gender services

    This Week at the State Capitol: Major bills advancing on juvenile justice and gender services

    SENATOR WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE; Week 5

    SENATOR WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE; Week 5

  • News
    2023 TAX RATE OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TAX DISTRICT HAS BEEN CHALLENGED

    2023 TAX RATE OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TAX DISTRICT HAS BEEN CHALLENGED

    UPDATE! LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION  Double Nickel Equivalent Tax Levy  PUBLIC HEARING

    UPDATE! LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Double Nickel Equivalent Tax Levy PUBLIC HEARING

    LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICIAL HAS TO BE RESCUED FROM NARROW ROADSIDE CLIFF

    LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICIAL HAS TO BE RESCUED FROM NARROW ROADSIDE CLIFF

    ”RING OF SEVEN’  ORGANIZED DRUG CRIME CHARGED IN LAWRENCE CO. GRAND JURY REPORT

    ”RING OF SEVEN’ ORGANIZED DRUG CRIME CHARGED IN LAWRENCE CO. GRAND JURY REPORT

    TEACHER ASKED 15 YEAR-OLD FEMALE STUDENT TO ‘GET NAKED’ ON FACEBOOK, SHERIFF SAYS IN FILING

    TEACHER ASKED 15 YEAR-OLD FEMALE STUDENT TO ‘GET NAKED’ ON FACEBOOK, SHERIFF SAYS IN FILING

    Wanda Rae Wheeler Clevenger, 90, of Louisa, Ky

    Wanda Rae Wheeler Clevenger, 90, of Louisa, Ky

    LAWRENCE CO. GIRLS HEADED TO STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY

    LAWRENCE CO. GIRLS HEADED TO STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY

    WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES BUT NO INJURIES IN WEEKEND STORM

    WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES BUT NO INJURIES IN WEEKEND STORM

    15TH REGION GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE CHANGED DUE TO TODAY’S STORM THREATS

    15TH REGION GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE CHANGED DUE TO TODAY’S STORM THREATS

    LOUISA DRUG BUST INCLUDES ALL POLICE AGENCIES IN COUNTY

    LOUISA DRUG BUST INCLUDES ALL POLICE AGENCIES IN COUNTY

  • Sports
    DAWGS SHUT OUT PAINTSVILLE ON THURSDAY, SUFFER FIRST LOSS AT JOHNSON CENTRAL

    DAWGS SHUT OUT PAINTSVILLE ON THURSDAY, SUFFER FIRST LOSS AT JOHNSON CENTRAL

    BULLDOGS SHUT OUT BETSY LAYNE IN BACK TO BACK CONTESTS

    BULLDOGS SHUT OUT BETSY LAYNE IN BACK TO BACK CONTESTS

    LOGAN SOUTHERS MAKES IT OFFICIAL… WILL PLAY SOCCER AT ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE

    LOGAN SOUTHERS MAKES IT OFFICIAL… WILL PLAY SOCCER AT ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE

    SOFTBALL DAWGS START THE SEASON UNDEFEATED

    SOFTBALL DAWGS START THE SEASON UNDEFEATED

    VolleyDawg TK Ellis signs to play at Alice Lloyd

    VolleyDawg TK Ellis signs to play at Alice Lloyd

    BASEBALL DAWGS PICK UP NICE EARLY SEASON VICTORY OVER JOHNSON CENTRAL

    BASEBALL DAWGS PICK UP NICE EARLY SEASON VICTORY OVER JOHNSON CENTRAL

    Bulldog Baseball standout Braydan Maynard signs with Alice Lloyd

    Bulldog Baseball standout Braydan Maynard signs with Alice Lloyd

    Brackets released for NCAA, Kentucky gets Providence in first round

    Brackets released for NCAA, Kentucky gets Providence in first round

    TOLSIA FALLS AT WAHAMA IN REGION FINAL

    TOLSIA FALLS AT WAHAMA IN REGION FINAL

  • Lifestyles
    LC TOURISM PLANNING FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

    LC TOURISM PLANNING FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

    LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. WOMAN AMONG NEW 911 ACADEMY GRADUATES

    LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. WOMAN AMONG NEW 911 ACADEMY GRADUATES

    Whitney Johnson of Lawrence County, Ky, is a dedicated forager

    Whitney Johnson of Lawrence County, Ky, is a dedicated forager

    KY AG COMMISSIONER RYAN QUARLES VISITS LOUISA…

    KY AG COMMISSIONER RYAN QUARLES VISITS LOUISA…

    FORMER MAYOR CANDIDATE BARKER AWARDED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

    FORMER MAYOR CANDIDATE BARKER AWARDED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

    GET THE BEST MARCH MADNESS COVERAGE

    GET THE BEST MARCH MADNESS COVERAGE

    Irene B. Lowe, 100, of Fort Gay, West Virginia

    Irene B. Lowe, 100, of Fort Gay, West Virginia

    FIVE KENTUCKIANS DIED DUE TO THE STORMS; NEARLY 400,000 STILL WITHOUT POWER

    FIVE KENTUCKIANS DIED DUE TO THE STORMS; NEARLY 400,000 STILL WITHOUT POWER

    Autoflower seeds are taking over U.S. cannabis market due to their ease of use

    LAWRENCE IS LEADING COUNTY FOR AG-TAG SALES IN KY, JOBE SAYS

  • Courthouse
    Lawrence County Civil Cases, Deeds for the week of March 20-24

    Lawrence County Civil Cases, Deeds for the week of March 20-24

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 20-24

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 20-24

    WHO IS SERVING? Lawrence County Boards and Commissions 

    WHO IS SERVING? Lawrence County Boards and Commissions 

    COUNTY TO GET ‘SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND $$$’ FROM FEMA, CARTER SAYS

    COUNTY TO GET ‘SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND $$$’ FROM FEMA, CARTER SAYS

    SHERIFF WARNS OF PHONE SCAM IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.

    SHERIFF WARNS OF PHONE SCAM IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.

    Lawrence County Fiscal Court March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda

    Lawrence County Fiscal Court March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – OCTOBER 26-NOVEMBER 10, 2022

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – MARCH 1-16, 2023

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 13-17

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 13-17

    SLONE CHOOSES ‘NEW’ MEMBER AFTER COUNCIL TIES 2-2 ON PARSONS’ REPLACEMENT

    SLONE CHOOSES ‘NEW’ MEMBER AFTER COUNCIL TIES 2-2 ON PARSONS’ REPLACEMENT

  • Top Recollections
    KENTUCKY POWER STORM PREPAREDNESS UPDATE: Friday, March 3, 2023 – 12:30 p.m.

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM PREPAREDNESS UPDATE: Friday, March 3, 2023 – 12:30 p.m.

    KENTUCKY’S ASBURY COLLEGE IN 6TH DAY OF CONTINUOUS PRAYER SERVICE

    KENTUCKY’S ASBURY COLLEGE IN 6TH DAY OF CONTINUOUS PRAYER SERVICE

    KENTUCKY’S ASBURY COLLEGE IN 6TH DAY OF CONTINUOUS PRAYER SERVICE

    Historic Bridge in Lawrence County Up for Adoption

    KENTUCKY’S ASBURY COLLEGE IN 6TH DAY OF CONTINUOUS PRAYER SERVICE

    KENTUCKY HOSTS THE LARGEST INDOOR FARM SHOW

    NEWS MEDIA WORRY ABOUT POLICE RADIOS BEING ENCRYPTED

    NEWS MEDIA WORRY ABOUT POLICE RADIOS BEING ENCRYPTED

    CONSTABLES CHIP IN TO BRING TOYS TO KIDS IN MARTIN COUNTY

    CONSTABLES CHIP IN TO BRING TOYS TO KIDS IN MARTIN COUNTY

    MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS  . . . by Mike Coburn

    MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS  . . . by Mike Coburn

    LOCAL METHODISTS SPLITTING WITH DENOMINATION AMID HOMOSEXUAL AND THEOLOGICAL DEBATES

    LOCAL METHODISTS SPLITTING WITH DENOMINATION AMID HOMOSEXUAL AND THEOLOGICAL DEBATES

    IT’S DEER SEASON, GRANDSON BAGS NICE ONE IN MARTIN COUNTY

    IT’S DEER SEASON, GRANDSON BAGS NICE ONE IN MARTIN COUNTY

  • Obituaries
    Keith L. Schrack, 73, of Webbville, KY

    Keith L. Schrack, 73, of Webbville, KY

    Julia M. Kitts, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Julia M. Kitts, 70, of Louisa, KY

    Janice Branham, 82, of Louisa, KY

    Janice Branham, 82, of Louisa, KY

    Mrs. Consuelo M. (Rotan) Jeffreys, 90, of South Point, Ohio

    Mrs. Consuelo M. (Rotan) Jeffreys, 90, of South Point, Ohio

    Douglas Ray Ison, of Rush, Ky.

    Douglas Ray Ison, of Rush, Ky.

    Mark R. Ellis, 59, of Hager Hill, KY

    Mark R. Ellis, 59, of Hager Hill, KY

    Christine Preston 70, of Louisa, KY

    Christine Preston 70, of Louisa, KY

    Wanda Rae Wheeler Clevenger, 90, of Louisa, Ky

    Wanda Rae Wheeler Clevenger, 90, of Louisa, Ky

    Margaret L. Waller, 89, of Louisa, KY

    Margaret L. Waller, 89, of Louisa, KY

  • Regional News
    BOYD COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER INDICTMENT FOR MANSLAUGHTER INVOLVING FENTANYL

    BOYD COUNTY WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER INDICTMENT FOR MANSLAUGHTER INVOLVING FENTANYL

    PAINTSVILLE DENTIST IN TROUBLE FOR ASKING TEEN PATIENT TO ‘SMOKE THE GREEN’

    PAINTSVILLE DENTIST IN TROUBLE FOR ASKING TEEN PATIENT TO ‘SMOKE THE GREEN’

    WHITLEY COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY OF MURDER OF FEDERAL WITNESS IN DRUG CASE — HIS PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND

    WHITLEY COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY OF MURDER OF FEDERAL WITNESS IN DRUG CASE — HIS PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND

    Martin County will use $685,625 for improvements to wastewater treatment system

    Martin County will use $685,625 for improvements to wastewater treatment system

    2023 TRI-STATE MX I-64 SUMMER SERIES SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

    2023 TRI-STATE MX I-64 SUMMER SERIES SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

    RETIRED POLICE CAPTAIN INDICTED ON SEVERAL CHARGES

    RETIRED POLICE CAPTAIN INDICTED ON SEVERAL CHARGES

    CSX, NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN HAVE MOST ACCIDENTS IN US

    CSX, NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN HAVE MOST ACCIDENTS IN US

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE –  Sunday, March 5, 10 a.m.

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM UPDATE – Sunday, March 5, 10 a.m.

    STATE OFFICE BUILDINGS CLOSING AT 11:00 TODAY IN LIEU OF STORM THREAT

    STATE OFFICE BUILDINGS CLOSING AT 11:00 TODAY IN LIEU OF STORM THREAT

  • Announcements
    MARCH WORSHIP NIGHT AT ‘THE TABLE’ TONIGHT AT THE GARDEN!

    MARCH WORSHIP NIGHT AT ‘THE TABLE’ TONIGHT AT THE GARDEN!

    Louisa City Council Regular Monthly Meeting March 14 Agenda

    Louisa City Council Regular Monthly Meeting March 14 Agenda

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMUNITY MEETING SET FOR THIS WEEK

    LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMUNITY MEETING SET FOR THIS WEEK

    That time again: What to know about Daylight Saving Time

    That time again: What to know about Daylight Saving Time

    LIVE MUSIC SESSION SATURDAY AT NOON IN LOUISA at Masterpiece Cafe

    LIVE MUSIC SESSION SATURDAY AT NOON IN LOUISA at Masterpiece Cafe

    Louisa Utilities Board Special Meeting Agenda March 6, 2023, 6:00PM

    Louisa Utilities Board Special Meeting Agenda March 6, 2023, 6:00PM

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM PREPAREDNESS UPDATE: Friday, March 3, 2023 – 12:30 p.m.

    KENTUCKY POWER STORM PREPAREDNESS UPDATE: Friday, March 3, 2023 – 12:30 p.m.

    Lawrence County Schools will have an NTI Day on Friday, March 3, 2023.

    Lawrence County Schools will have an NTI Day on Friday, March 3, 2023.

    Lawrence County Board of Education  Special Meeting March 2, 2023; 6:00 p.m.

    Lawrence County Board of Education  Special Meeting March 2, 2023; 6:00 p.m.

  • Editorials/Letters
    FAMILY FOUNDATION OBJECTS TO GOVERNOR’S VETO OF SB 150

    FAMILY FOUNDATION OBJECTS TO GOVERNOR’S VETO OF SB 150

    KY LEGISLATOR SPEAKS AGAINST SB 150, WANTS TO KEEP TRANSGENDER SERVICES

    KY LEGISLATOR SPEAKS AGAINST SB 150, WANTS TO KEEP TRANSGENDER SERVICES

    The Kentucky Academy of Science Statement on Kentucky SB 150: LGBTQIA+ youth ‘marginalized’

    The Kentucky Academy of Science Statement on Kentucky SB 150: LGBTQIA+ youth ‘marginalized’

    SENATOR WHEELER SAYS KY. POWER CUSTOMERS COULD SAVE $10 MILLION IN ‘SECURITIZATION’

    SENATOR WHEELER SAYS KY. POWER CUSTOMERS COULD SAVE $10 MILLION IN ‘SECURITIZATION’

    NEW RECREATIONAL BACKROADS EFFORT CONTAINS 80 MILES OF FUN

    NEW RECREATIONAL BACKROADS EFFORT CONTAINS 80 MILES OF FUN

    SENATOR WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE;  Week 6 of the 2023 Legislative Session

    SENATOR WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE; Week 6 of the 2023 Legislative Session

    CHILD SUPPORT FOR DUI VICTIMS ‘SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE’ IN STATES

    CHILD SUPPORT FOR DUI VICTIMS ‘SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE’ IN STATES

    This Week at the State Capitol: Major bills advancing on juvenile justice and gender services

    This Week at the State Capitol: Major bills advancing on juvenile justice and gender services

    SENATOR WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE; Week 5

    SENATOR WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE; Week 5

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WELLCARE PROVIDES $35,000 TO SUPPORT ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAMS

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Response Recognizes Growing Health Challenges of Opioid Abuse in Kentucky

By Kerri Richardson

LOUISVILLE, Ky. and TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 20, 2018) — In the face of a growing opioid abuse epidemic, WellCare of Kentucky is donating $35,000 to support addiction recovery programs in Louisville and eastern Kentucky.

WellCare of Kentucky, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), is donating $10,000 to The Healing Place in Louisville and $25,000 to Addiction Recovery Care, (ARC) which operates seven residential facilities throughout eastern Kentucky.

Bill Jones, state president for WellCare Health Plans

“Our interest is in saving lives and improving the health of people in Kentucky,” said Bill Jones, president of WellCare of Kentucky. “Opioid abuse is life-threatening – that’s obvious. But it, and other addictions, also prevents entire families from living healthy lives and meeting their full potential.”

According to data from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, emergency departments in Kentucky saw a 266 percent increase in heroin overdoses between 2013 and 2016. As the largest Medicaid managed care organization in the state, WellCare is concerned about both the direct and indirect health implications of addiction.

WellCare announced ARC’s funding today at Karen’s Place Maternity Center in Louisa, which serves pregnant women and new mothers with substance abuse addictions. “When someone is suffering from addiction, their family may be in a perpetual crisis – and that potentially affects the health of each family member,” Jones said. “When a family member is struggling, it makes it harder for others to seek regular preventive care and treatment. It may even be impossible for them to stay in their home or keep the fridge full. Addiction has ripple effects throughout the community that can be nearly impossible to measure.”

Megan Evans is an intern with Addiction Recovery Care and spoke at the donation event about her struggle with alcoholism and the impact ARC has made on her life. “Even in the depths of this crisis, we continue to hear stories of hope and recovery, and we are fortunate to have partners in the private sector like WellCare stepping up to help save lives,” said Van Ingram, director of the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy. “Overcoming this epidemic is going to require collaboration on a broad scale, and we appreciate WellCare’s leadership on this front.”

The Healing Place has served metro Louisville and surrounding areas since 1989 with a nationally recognized, innovative social model recovery program for drug and alcohol addiction. More than 5,000 clients have completed their program, which is one of the most effective long-term social model recovery programs in the nation with a 75 percent success rate.

“It’s heart-wrenching to turn people away from our services because we’re at capacity. Our programs can radically change lives; we want even more people to have access to that transformative experience,” said Karyn Hascal, president of The Healing Place. “We are grateful to WellCare for providing additional funding to support our addiction treatment programs. Each donation helps us connect with more people who desperately want a fresh start.”

Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC) operates a network of state-licensed residential and outpatient drug and alcohol abuse treatment centers in Kentucky. The network includes residential and outpatient centers in Boyd, Fayette, Fleming, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Lawrence,
and Montgomery counties. With more than 70 of their 200 employees being program graduates, Addiction Recovery Care has emerged as a state leader in holistic addiction treatment – utilizing medical, clinical, spiritual and vocational programs. Clients who complete ARC’s Peer Support Specialist Academy (PSSA) job training program have an 85 percent success rate.

Addiction Recovery Care is looking forward to serving their members with world-class drug and alcohol treatment,” said Tim Robinson, president of Addiction Recovery Care.“The drug epidemic in our state is Kentucky’s top public health concern. We appreciate Wellcare investing in successful programs and Addiction Recovery Care is looking forward to serving their members with world-class drug and alcohol treatment,” said Tim Robinson, president of Addiction Recovery Care.

“The epidemic of substance use disorder has impacted nearly every family in Kentucky in some way, shape, or form. The response we desire and results those in treatment deserve come from collaborations such as this. We are proud of the work happening in Appalachia Kentucky to combat the drug epidemic, and organizations like Addiction Recovery Care have demonstrated best practices that are leading to life-long recovery.”

“So many people with addictions continue to suffer not because they aren’t ready to quit, but because they can’t get the help they need – our state is woefully short on effective treatment options,” said Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers of Manchester. “I applaud WellCare’s efforts to support these treatment centers. Their donations will help more families get a fresh start, creating more stable communities.”

“Our communities are in need of additional support to combat the strains of addiction, and WellCare’s donation to The Healing Place will help provide the services needed to address the growing problem in Kentucky,” said Senator Julie Raque Adams of Louisville. “We are grateful for The Healing Place’s work in providing treatment to people fighting addiction. The donation from WellCare will open new doors of opportunities to families in our community.”

“No one is immune from the tragedy that is addiction. It affects family, friends and our communities. The Healing Place offers hope and help to those battling addiction. This donation will assist The Healing Place to continue that noble cause of helping save and rebuild lives,” said Senator Denise Harper Angel of Louisville.

“ARC is recognized as an outstanding treatment option for people in the grip of addiction,” said Senator Brandon Smith of Hazard. “It’s not surprising that their services are in high demand. I commend WellCare on their active support to the organizations programming.”
As of Sept. 30, 2017, WellCare serves approximately 446,000 Medicaid members, 9,000 Medicare Advantage plan members and 23,000 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan members in Kentucky. To learn more about how we care for Kentuckians, watch Brandi’s story at http://youtu.be/YwOw5EgeSYo.

 Photo from inside the residential space at Karen’s Place in Louisa.  About 16 pregnant moms and new mothers live in the facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) focuses exclusively on providing government-sponsored managed care services, primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs. WellCare serves approximately 4.3 million members nationwide as of Sept. 30, 2017. For more information about WellCare, please visit the company’s website at www.wellcare.com or view the company’s videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/WellCareHealthPlan.

 

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