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

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

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    LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICIAL HAS TO BE RESCUED FROM NARROW ROADSIDE CLIFF

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

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    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

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    WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES BUT NO INJURIES IN WEEKEND STORM

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

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    LOUISA DRUG BUST INCLUDES ALL POLICE AGENCIES IN COUNTY

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

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    SOFTBALL DAWGS START THE SEASON UNDEFEATED

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    VolleyDawg TK Ellis signs to play at Alice Lloyd

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    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

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    TOLSIA FALLS AT WAHAMA IN REGION FINAL

    MARTIN COUNTY IS ASTIR WITH ‘STATE TOURNEY FEVER’

    MARTIN COUNTY IS ASTIR WITH ‘STATE TOURNEY FEVER’

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    TOLSIA OUSTED BY #2 TUCKER CO. IN THE STATE TOURNAMENT

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    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

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    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

    Lawrence County Courthouse will be CLOSED for President Day February 20, 2023

    LAWRENCE COUNTY TOURISM COMMITTEE PLANNING FOR 2023…

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    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

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

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – FEBRUARY 14-28, 2023

    Lawrence County, Ky Civil Cases, Deeds and Marriages for March 6-10

    Lawrence County, Ky Civil Cases, Deeds and Marriages for March 6-10

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    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

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

  • Obituaries
    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

    Rodney K. Thompson, 64, of Louisa

    Rodney K. Thompson, 64, of Louisa

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

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    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

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ASHLAND POST 14 TRAFFIC SAFETY CHECKPOINT ANNOUNCEMENT

    KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ASHLAND POST 14 TRAFFIC SAFETY CHECKPOINT ANNOUNCEMENT

    BILL WOULD MAKE 48 HOURS LIMIT TO HOLD KIDS WITHOUT HEARING

    BILL WOULD MAKE 48 HOURS LIMIT TO HOLD KIDS WITHOUT HEARING

    KSP Charges Estill County Man and Woman With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

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    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

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    LIVE MUSIC SESSION SATURDAY AT NOON IN LOUISA at Masterpiece Cafe

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

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

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

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    NEW RECREATIONAL BACKROADS EFFORT CONTAINS 80 MILES OF FUN

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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

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

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    LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICIAL HAS TO BE RESCUED FROM NARROW ROADSIDE CLIFF

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    ”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

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    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

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    WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES BUT NO INJURIES IN WEEKEND STORM

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

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    LOUISA DRUG BUST INCLUDES ALL POLICE AGENCIES IN COUNTY

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

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    SOFTBALL DAWGS START THE SEASON UNDEFEATED

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    VolleyDawg TK Ellis signs to play at Alice Lloyd

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    BASEBALL DAWGS PICK UP NICE EARLY SEASON VICTORY OVER JOHNSON CENTRAL

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    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

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    TOLSIA FALLS AT WAHAMA IN REGION FINAL

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    MARTIN COUNTY IS ASTIR WITH ‘STATE TOURNEY FEVER’

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    TOLSIA OUSTED BY #2 TUCKER CO. IN THE STATE TOURNAMENT

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    LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. WOMAN AMONG NEW 911 ACADEMY GRADUATES

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

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    KY AG COMMISSIONER RYAN QUARLES VISITS LOUISA…

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    FORMER MAYOR CANDIDATE BARKER AWARDED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

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    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

    Lawrence County Courthouse will be CLOSED for President Day February 20, 2023

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    WHO IS SERVING? Lawrence County Boards and Commissions 

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

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    SHERIFF WARNS OF PHONE SCAM IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY.

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    Lawrence County Fiscal Court March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda

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

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

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    Lawrence County, Ky Civil Cases, Deeds and Marriages for March 6-10

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

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

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

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    NEWS MEDIA WORRY ABOUT POLICE RADIOS BEING ENCRYPTED

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    Janice Branham, 82, of Louisa, KY

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

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    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

    Rodney K. Thompson, 64, of Louisa

    Rodney K. Thompson, 64, of Louisa

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

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    LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMUNITY MEETING SET FOR THIS WEEK

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April 19, 2018

ATTACK ON PUBLIC EDUCATION?

A day after the state Board of Education ousted Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt, area superintendents say the move bolsters their claims that Kentuckians are in the midst of an attack on public education.

FORMER Ky. Education Commissioner Stephen PruittPruitt resigned Tuesday with a year and a half left on his contract after the state Board of Education — which hires and fires the education commissioner — convened a four-hour special meeting in private.

Before that, however, Pruitt talked with reporters about how he did not want to leave, the Associated Press reported.

The board later appointed Wayne Lewis as interim education commissioner. Lewis, a senior administration official for Gov. Matt Bevin, also worked with former secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary Hal Heiner, who was appointed to the state Board of Education on Monday.

Lewis had a hand in drafting Kentucky’s charter school law that was passed last year.

The Associated Press reported that Pruitt left the board meeting shortly before his resignation was announced. He told reporters earlier in the day that he would “always stand for public education, wherever I am.”

Scott Lewis, Ohio County Schools superintendent, said he was “obviously disappointed” by the board’s action, and described Pruitt’s resignation and Lewis’ appointment as interim education commissioner as “an orchestrated deal.”

“The sad part about that is Dr. Pruitt was a fine leader and a fine man and was doing really good work with our school districts,” Scott Lewis said. “He has one agenda and that was what was best for students.”

With Wayne Lewis being named in the interim to Pruitt’s former post, the Ohio County’s superintendent said “charter schools are going to be a big push.

“If charter schools are so great, then take some of the regulations off (public education) and fully fund us and see what the results are,” Scott Lewis said.

He said public schools haven’t been fully funded for years, and introducing charter schools means even fewer public dollars.

Owensboro Public Schools Superintendent Nick Brake said unfortunately, Pruitt’s resignation and Wayne Lewis’ appointment further politicizes a position that is supposed to be above politics.

Brake said more than 90 percent of Kentucky students will attend public schools, and it’s worth noting about half those students live in poverty. State officials can’t lose focus on the transformative nature of public schools for all children, he said, by just focusing on a narrow percentage who could potentially attend charter schools.

Brake also mirrored Scott Lewis’ sentiments that he has enjoyed working with and respects Pruitt.

“He has been a class act,” Brake said. “He (has been) competent, professional and an outstanding educator.”

Even though Brake said the circumstances under which Pruitt resigned were “heavy handed,” he is open-minded and looks forward to working with Wayne Lewis.

Matt Robbins, Daviess County Public Schools superintendent, also said he is disappointed in not only Pruitt’s resignation, but the manner with which it took place.

The Associated Press reported Wednesday that Pruitt’s exit was precipitated when Bevin used expiring terms to replace most of the state Board of Education. His appointments included two of his former top aides: Heiner and Amanda Stamper, his former communications director, and five others.

“(Tuesday) there were seven new board members sworn in as new Kentucky School Board members, and on the same day they are sworn in, they also dismiss the top educator in the state,” Robbins said. “It would be hard for me to understand how they could have so much information and knowledge by which to take such action.”

Robbins said this is not the way business should be conducted.

He said on a personal and professional level, Pruitt’s resignation “is a huge loss for us.”

“I found him to be very intelligent, very approachable,” he said.

Muhlenberg County Schools Superintendent Robby Davis said in an email that he is disappointed with Pruitt’s resignation and how it unfolded.

“Commissioner Pruitt has always been approachable and in tune with what is going on with our students in schools,” Davis said, and that students’ best interest were in mind when Pruitt made decisions.

Davis said the resignation makes him wonder what’s next for public education.

Shannon Lindsey, the interim superintendent for McLean County Schools, said she was “devastated, along with all the surrounding counties” because of this change in education commissioners, especially because Pruitt has always been supportive of the district.

She said Pruitt came to visit McLean County Schools, interacted with students, and even video chatted with faculty on the district’s opening day.

“He took time our for even the small districts, and that meant a lot to us,” she said.

Kyle Estes, superintendent for Hancock County Schools, said he and others in similar positions have been saying for some time that public education is under attack, and that situation surrounding Pruitt’s resignation deepens that belief.

Estes said Pruitt had positive reviews with those he worked with in the Department of Education and superintendents across the commonwealth.

“Now, we have completely put a halt to what seemed to be progress, and there is a lot of uncertainty,” Estes said. “These are uncertain times.”

He said a lot of eyes will now be upon the Kentucky Board of Education and the new commissioner.

“There will be a lot of skepticism and hopefully they can overcome that,” he said.

By Bobbie Hayse
The Messenger-Inquirer

 

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