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INVITATION TO BID The Lawrence Co. Board of Education
The Lawrence Co. Board of Education will receive bids in the Office of the Superintendent at the Board of Education Building, 50 Bulldog Lane, Louisa, KY 41230 for depository, financial, and banking services. Bid specifications are available at the Superintendent’s office, 50 Bulldog Lane, Louisa, KY. The bids shall be sealed and properly marked. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2024. All bids properly submitted will be opened at this time at the Lawrence County Board of Education. Further information may be obtained from the Office of the Superintendent or by calling 606-638-9671. The Lawrence County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid that may be deemed to be in the Board’s favor.
SEVEN CANDIDATES FOR SIX COUNCIL SEATS, NO NEW BOE FACES FILE FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION
LOUISA, KY. — TO GO WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTION this November featuring Trump vs. Biden and Kennedy, local pickings will be thin as only incumbents Barbara Robinson (District 5), Jim See (District 2) and Susie Rice (District 4) registered for seats on the Lawrence County Board of Education. Seven...
Belfry falls in 15th Region championship
PRESTONSBURG — The play at the plate. That’s what will be remembered from the 15th Region championship between Lawrence County and Belfry. The Lady Bulldogs pulled out a 13-10 win over the Lady Pirates. But let’s get into the play at the plate. Belfry held a 10-9...
DAV cornhole shootout raises funds for veterans
The third annual Disabled American Veterans cornhole shootout took place on June 1 at the Auxier Community Park. The main sponsor for the event was Eastern Kentucky Old Timers’ Cornhole. Member and event coordinator Harold Auxier said the event’s purpose was to raise money for veterans, while also having a fun time playing the game he and so many others love.
Johnson Central’s reign comes to close
PRESTONSBURG — Johnson Central’s reign came to an end last Tuesday in the 15th Region Tournament semifinals. The Lady Golden Eagles were the four-time defending 15th Region champs, but Lawrence County knocked off Johnson Central 12-9. Lawrence County went on to pick up a 13-10 win over Belfry...
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