Louisa News

Bookworms and computer nerds alike will appreciate the new Lawrence County Public Library, which will have its grand opening today.

Gov. Steve Beshear announced Tuesday that he has approved an increase in the number of mine inspectors and the number of mining permit reviewers in the Energy and Environment Cabinet.

Costumed characters hoping to fill their bags with sweets and treats will have plenty of opportunities to say "Trick Or Treat!" as the Halloween season hits high gear this week.

In the wake of the flu outbreak in Kentucky, hospitals in Paintsville and Martin have imposed restrictions concerning visitation at their facilities.

A dozen individuals suspected of illegally selling drugs in Lawrence County were arrested during a roundup on Tuesday.

It is nearly impossible for anyone to disguise their curiosities and interests when surrounded by items that helped define life in the past.

A turbulent six-year period came to a quiet end Tuesday when the Lawrence County Board of Education accepted the resignation of embattled Superintendent Jeff May and hired retired educator Michael Armstrong as his temporary replacement.

Patrons will like what they see when the new Lawrence County Public Library officially opens Oct.

A man charged with killing four people while drunk driving is headed to prison. Bobby Frazier of Louisa, Kentucky pleaded guilty on Friday in Wayne County Court.

A Kentucky man accused of driving drunk and causing an accident that killed four people will spend up to 26 years in prison.

Police continue to look for a Louisa man who escaped from the Frankfort Career Development Center earlier this week.

BANANA TREE STUDIOS The studio offers class instruction in ceramics, watercolors and oils.

A prisoner who walked away Monday from the Frankfort Career Development Center is still at large.

Rep. Rocky Adkins, , and Sen. Walter Blevins, , presented the Louisa City Council with a $1,050,000 check to complete the sewer project at Meadowbrook and the Berg.

With forecasters calling for a beautiful weekend, organizers of Louisa's annual Septemberfest celebration are expecting plenty of visitors to enjoy good food, spontaneous and planned reunions, and great live music.

On Monday August 24th, 2009 Kentucky State Police received a call in reference to an armed robbery of the Appco #79 located at 8283 US 23 south of Louisa, Ky.

It's been in the planning stages for several years, but now a proposed project to widen the Bert T. Sheriff gets 4% fee LOUISA - The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office will continue to get a 4 percent rate for collecting taxes for the Lawrence County School District after a unanimous vote by the board of education Monday.

I have raised my fist in anger several times in recent days after hearing someone ask, "Who was Les Paul?" Before anyone got beaten, someone in the room gave an answer like, "He was a famous guitar player." Les Paul, who died at the age of 94 on my brother's birthday, was many things.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeking residents' input on resource management. LOUISA, Ky.

A motorcycle ride to raise money for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome research and education will take place on Aug.