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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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KY. CITY OF 3,000 PACKS IN 15,000 FOR BICENTENNIAL

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LOUISA, Ky. — This small northeastern Ky. city welcomed perhaps the largest crowd in Lawrence County history Friday and Saturday as ‘Hometown Heroes’ returned to their roots for mayor Harold Slone’s version of Septemberfest 2022.

Saturday night’s performance by Tyler Childers alone packed the city business district and beyond with an estimated crowd of 15,000 — causing multiple parking problems and shoulder to shoulder contact  — for city police who handled it with no injuries reported and no arrests.

Chief Greg Fugitt called in assistance from several area agencies to help handle the extra traffic problems.

Fugitt posted on Facebook Sunday.

“…I want to take time to thank everyone that helped make this year’s Septemberfest a safe and enjoyable event. It took the coordination of many different agencies. First thanks to my officers who are some of the hardest working guys I know. Thanks to Ashland Police Department, Kentucky State Police, Lawrence County Sherriff Department, our county constables who all done fabulous securing the event. Thanks to Louisa Fire Department, Lawrence & Boyd County Emergency Management, several Boyd County fire department personnel, Patriot EMS all who done a awesome job providing first aid to any situation. Thanks to our 911 Center for juggling all the calls and getting us resources. Thanks to the Lawrence County Fair Board who loaned us their cattle gates and equipment to better secure the stage area. Hope I have haven’t left anyone off, but I truly thank each one of you for making this a huge success.

– Chief Greg Fugitt

 

Despite the obvious success of this year’s festival, there were a couple hubbubs as Louisa First Baptist pastor Chuck Price said in his sermon Sunday morning.

Chuck Price

“…Got a call that there was a party going on at the church Saturday evening and thought it was a birthday party or something but when I got there is was a Reggae band set up on a stage at the back of the church…there was marijuana smoking, alcohol and they were were having a big time,” Price said. “I asked them if they knew they were at a church and they said they thought it was a bank!

They were really nice about it and left as soon as I asked taking down their stage and all,” Price said. “They even gave me a $20 bill for the offering plate.”

Price said Louisa police responded but there were no arrests made.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were plenty of vendors selling food, crafts and offering rides in the carnival type atmosphere.

The festival is receiving rave reviews so far. Locally spawned stars Ricky Skaggs, Tyler Childers, Don Rigsby, Larry Cordle, Adam Chaffins, Luna and Laid Back Picker Chico Prince who had technical problems Saturday night and did not perform but helped welcome the crowd.

Chicko called this year’s festival the “Louisa Woodstock”.

Most of the comments were positive on Social Media and everyone seemed to have a good time.

“… LCSeptemberfest was excellent this year. That was a dream team lineup of all hometown/county musicians. The city of Louisa and Lawrence County have proven once again why it is the gem of the Big Sandy.” –Kelley Baldridge

“Yesterday was my first September fest, I drove in from Cleveland to deliver something to family, I had a great time thank you all for all your hard work and dedication…”  –Becky Bracht

“Definitely went smoother than I imagined it would. With the size of the crowd and the lack of boundaries, I don’t think it could have went any better. I’ve seen some people complaining, but I think they must have had unrealistic expectations. Great job!”

–Kendra York

Saturday’s parade was also the largest in Septemberfest history lasting more than 40 minutes from one end of town around and back to Food city.

 

Of course Noah was the grand marshal of the giant parade

 

MISS SEPTEMBERFEST Victoria Brooke Penix
Aubrey Brooke Doty 2022 JR. MISS SEPTEMBERFEST
Miss Teen USA Louisa Brooke Neal

Friday night’s lineup and beautiful weather brought out an estimated 5,000 to see 20th season American Idol WINNER Noah Thompson, and international bluegrass star Ricky Skaggs along with other local groups. The festivities continued with a Gospel Bluegrass show going on at City park and the Big Stage groups warming up while the midways was buzzing with rides going, Louisa Rotary bahama mama and Rotary hash, funnel cakes for $8 and so much more.

We are expecting a statement from Louisa mayor Harold Slone who did the yeoman’s part of the work booking locally raised talent and setting up the activities for this year’s festival. Yesterday on social media Slone and his family were out participating in the cleanup efforts with city workers and volunteers.

Louisa has hosted a giant party with class and united efforts from local groups — now,  how do we top this for 2023?

 

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Comments 10

  1. Bev Moss says:
    7 months ago

    That’ll never be topped!
    Zero arrests. Zero injuries. A little weed and a little booze.
    I’d call that a success.

    Reply
    • John says:
      7 months ago

      Exactly

      Reply
      • Citizen says:
        6 months ago

        Having been to several events in my life where attendance ranged anywhere from 5,000 all the way to 72,000 like at WrestleMania, I like to think I’ve become a pretty good judge at crowd sizing, and I can assure you that there were more than 15,000 people in attendance at Septemberfest!
        25,000 would be a more accurate number.
        This town was packed not just on main street, but pretty much everywhere.
        The only complaint I would have about Septemberfest would be the ridiculous price gouging on food!
        I understand they have to make a profit, and I understand inflation, but in no way is $14 for a bloomin’ onion, $12 for the equivalent of a large order of fries, or $5 for a corn dog acceptable.
        And then several vendors jacked up their prices even further during the final hours of the festival. $10 for a funnel cake? Seriously?
        A family member got fries and a funnel cake that cost $16, and the next night the same thing went up to $18.
        Again, I’m all for capitalism and turning a profit, but this isnt New York city or California…this is Louisa Ky.

        Reply
    • Wanda M Cassady says:
      7 months ago

      You nailed it Beverly! I don’t think it can ever be topped !!

      Reply
  2. Joyce Ivey says:
    7 months ago

    I had a great time! Glad I got to be there from Lexington Kentucky originally from Prestonsburg Ky

    Reply
    • Owen Wallace says:
      6 months ago

      You are right nothing happened. I was lucky enough to score a PRIVATE ticket with ARC so I didn’t get touched or bumped one time. Thanks so much arc for your private section I really felt like a MVP!!

      Reply
  3. Hsrold says:
    7 months ago

    All those gun toting hillbillies and not a shot fired.

    From the comments of a previous article on the Septemberfest….

    “Owen Wallace 1 week ago
    Our town is not equipped for such a concert and can u imagine the guns and liquor that will be there.

    Reply
    Charlie Johnson 1 week ago
    I know it’s going to be crazy. I bet they will be thousands of people with guns there.”

    Reply
    • Jim Smith says:
      6 months ago

      There probably were several hundred guns at Septemberfest. However, they were only brought for protection, not to intentionally start a gunfight or a massacre. Good people with guns aren’t the problem!

      Reply
      • Harold says:
        6 months ago

        Amen

        Reply
  4. Ddr says:
    6 months ago

    Yep I know of about 40 including myself that had guns and we even had liquor but like was said good people with guns is not the problem

    Reply

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