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Task Force Members Learn About Kentucky’s Housing Shortage
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 25, 2024) — The Kentucky Housing Task Force, a new legislative panel focused on solutions to housing shortages, heard from several state officials Monday about efforts to address the problem. Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, was among those who had questions for officials from the Kentucky Housing...
LC FISCAL COURT ACCEPTS BIDS AND SETS SALARIES, ACCEPTS BUDGET…SEE VIDEO
LC FISCAL COURT ACCEPTS BIDS AND SALARIES…SEE VIDEO. On June 18, 2024 The Lawrence County Fiscal Court had a Regular Meeting at the Lawrence County Courthouse, 122 S. Main Cross Street, Louisa, Kentucky 41230 at 10AM. LC Judge Executive Phil Carter was in attendance along with LC Magistrates David Pinson, Rick Blackburn, Michael ‘Mouse’ Halcomb and John Scaggs.
LC Grand Jury hands down 15 indictments ranging from strangulation, burglary, drugs and assault
The Lawrence County Grand Jury handed down 15 true bills when they met this month. Among those indicted was Mark Hall, 37, of Louisa, who was charged with first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault (domestic violence). The indictment states that on April 25, Hall intentionally committed the offense of strangulation when he impeded the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another by either applying pressure to the throat/neck or blocking the nose or mouth of another, namely Stella Tingler. Hall also committed the offense of assault when he caused physical injury to Tingler.
COOLING CENTERS OPEN AT LOUISA, FALLSBURG AND BLAINE
Good morning Lawrence County! As we all know by now this week we will see very high temperatures with heat index reaching in the triple digits. Please be sure to keep hydrated this week and take plenty of breaks if you are working outside.. Make sure your outside fur babies have plenty of water as well and shade.
Cooling centers opening as temperatures rise
(WYMT) - As temperatures creep into the 90s across the region this week, some areas are opening cooling stations. The Breathitt County Courtroom is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as a designated cooling station. The Floyd County Community Center will be available on an as-needed basis for a...
Lawrence legends to headline Country Music Highway Tribute Show
LOUISA Two Grammy winners and an “American Idol” winner will headline the two-day Country Music Highway Tribute Show, set for July 12 and 13. Ricky Skaggs, Larry Cordle and Noah Thompson will perform on July 13 at the Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) free event, presented by Addiction Recovery Care and Kentucky Power, with stage sponsor Trace Creek Construction and special sponsor Todd Case Trucking.
LAWRENCE CO. TENNIS FALLS IN STATE TOURNEY TO MCCRACKEN CO.
Lexington, Ky. — The Lawrence Co. boys lost to McCracken Co. in the first round of the tennis team state tournament held at the University of Kentucky. L to R Coach Joey McClanahan, Junior Landon Frazier, Sophomore Alex DeSario, Sophomore Cayden Sweeney, Sophomore Aiden Mynhier, Senior Max Levefer, Freshman Chase Kendrick Senior Kaine Music and Coach Sarah Simpson.
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