Louisa News

Anyone who can't make it to Ashland to celebrate the Independence Day weekend will have plenty of options for fireworks, family and friends throughout the area.

Three blockbuster performances can be expected along this year's Kentucky Music Trail at the Paramount Arts Center.

It's "A Gathering of the Greatest Generation" - though this year only a small group of that era's aging heroes will commemorate the invasion of France at Normandy 65 years ago.

Lawrence County is on the move and even in a downward sloping economy is seeing an increase in the number of households as well as an increase in infrastructure with more new businesses planning to come in this year.

After meeting downtown each Sunday morning for nearly a century, members of Louisa United Methodist Church will have their final service Sunday morning in the building that has served their congregation and the community since 1917.

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The victim told police the theft occurred at a location on 29th Street. She also reported the purse and its contents were worth about $51. No other details were immediately available.

Lawrence County Pathways Inc. along with the Louisa City Police Department will be taking donations for the flood victims in Floyd County, Ky, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on May 12 through May 14.

From water and sewer to the restrooms at the city pool, Louisa will soon benefit from economic stimulus funding in a variety of ways, according to Mayor Teddy Preston.

Expect your taxes to increase again Only a month has passed since the Kentucky General Assembly raised taxes on tobacco, alcohol and gasoline - all to solve a $456 million state budget shortfall.

Despite unexpected warm temperatures, organizers of last weekend's "Walk for the Animals" in Lawrence County declared it a success, with more than 35 dogs and 70 animal lovers joining in the procession through downtown Louisa on Saturday.

A good sense of humor and a lot of hard work have kept Jay Cox of Louisa going for a long time.

On the heels of last year's event, area animal lovers will join in Louisa on Saturday for the second annual Walk for the Animals to benefit the Lawrence County Humane Society.

A&A CARE GIVERS- hiring home health workers in Ashland and surrounding area. Exp. req'd. CPR & First Aid a must.

The Morehead Writing Project held a professional development activity on Saturday, March 21, at Camargo Elementary School in Montgomery County.

Controversy stirred during last week's Big Sandy Regional Jail Authority meeting after a decision in the previous meeting to fire the board's attorney, Nelson Sparks of Louisa.

Hundreds of volunteers are expected to join forces in Lawrence County on April 4 to collect litter and debris from roadsides, creeks and river banks, according to Assistant County Judge Executive Eddie Michael.

Police are investigating an infant death that occurred Friday in Lawrence County, KY.

Quilters around the world are making plans for International Quilting Day, and local quilters will take part in Quilters Day Out, traditionally set for the third Saturday in March.

The Lawrence County Distinguished Wall of Fame selection committee is seeking nominees for the Lawrence County High School Distinguished Wall of Fame.