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ARC shares resources to help identify alcohol abuse
LOUISA — Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is sharing resources to help Kentuckians identify the warning signs of alcohol abuse and point loved ones to effective treatment options. A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that alcohol-related fatalities nationwide increased nearly 30% from 2016-17 to 2020-21 — accounting for an average of more…
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Martin County tennis teams notch tri-match wins
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Martin County tennis teams competed in tri-matches April 15 and April 18 at Lawrence County High School. On April 15, the boys secured a narrow victory over Johnson Central 3-2 but lost to Lawrence County 5-0, while the girls lost to Johnson Central 5-0 and Lawrence County 5-0.…
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Woody and Bear’s House of Rhythm and Brews Opens in Louisa
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Woody and Bear’s House of Rhythm and Brews, a new venue offering live music, BBQ cuisine and affordable drinks, held its soft opening this past weekend in Louisa. The establishment is set for its grand opening Friday. Local musicians Jason Jobe, Devin Moore and Phill Barnett performed during…
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ARC encourages life-saving connection to treatment amid study highlighting widespread impact of overdose deaths
LOUISA — Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is reminding individuals about the vital importance of connecting loved ones to evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment following a recent report underscoring the devastating toll of the drug epidemic. In a study released last month by RAND Corporation, more than 42% of Americans reported personally knowing someone who…
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Louisa man indicted on human trafficking charges
LOUISA — A Lawrence County man is in jail following his indictment Thursday for alleged human trafficking and child exploitation. Jerrod Lee Kelly, 36, of Louisa, faces charges of human trafficking – commercial sex activity (victim under 18 years of age), procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means on 10 occasions,…
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Fugitive apprehended in Louisa
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — A coordinated operation between the U.S. Marshals, Louisa Police Department and Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest Tuesday of 50-year-old Danuell Marcum of Louisa on several charges. The Louisa Police Department announced that Marcum was wanted on a fugitive from justice charge in Kentucky, along with two counts…
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Martin County Youth Wrestling finishes fourth in Region 6
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Martin County Youth Wrestling garnered a fourth-place finish in the KFWC Youth Region 6 tournament Sunday at Lawrence County High School. This was a very competitive event, with the Warhawks emerging as the champion, Johnson County claiming second and the Youth Cougars securing third place. The Cardinals, led…
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Martin County Middle School wrestling wins Region 6
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — The Martin County Middle School wrestling team secured a historic victory Sunday night, clinching their first-ever KFWC Region 6 championship at Lawrence County High School. Dominating the largest region in the state with 20 teams, Martin County emerged as the champion with an impressive team score of 294.5.…
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ARC prepares for increase in addiction treatment demand in new year
LOUISA — With the start of a new year, Addiction Recovery Care is encouraging individuals struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) to seize the opportunity to find hope, healing, and a brighter future in 2024. In January 2023, ARC received nearly 1,000 additional calls from people seeking treatment resources, compared to December 2022. Last January…
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