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U.S. 23 Homecoming brings stacked lineup to Louisa
Surprise performers to close out Septemberfest BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Lawrence County Septemberfest is raising around $80,000 in preparation for the most over-the-top Septemberfest in recent memory, celebrating Louisa’s bicentennial. Along with the typical vendors, rides, parade and mullet sightings, this year’s Septemberfest, being held Sept. 9 and 10, will feature a stacked…
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Wilson promoted to market president
LOUISA — Addiction Recovery Care, a leading addiction treatment and recovery service provider in Eastern and Central Kentucky, announced that John Wilson has been promoted to Market President, Kentucky. Wilson joined the organization in 2020 as CEO of Crown Recovery Center in Springfield and was then named Market CEO in January 2022. He will lead…
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James puts bus rumors to rest
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Schools Superintendent Larry James said he made the call to send two buses to Lawrence County to shuttle folks from parking areas to the fairgrounds last week. “I agreed to the request,” James said Tuesday regarding questions raised after Lawrence County BOE chairman Heath Preston took to…
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Declan wins livestock show
LOUISA — Nine-year-old Declan Meade of Inez won first place in his age group and second in grand showmanship for his pig in the Lawrence County Fair livestock show last week. Declan is the son of Dustin and Lakean Meade.
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Noah Thompson to release cover of ‘Stay’
PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Louisa construction worker turned “American Idol” winner Noah Thompson will release his second single July 29. The recording, a country-fied cover of “Stay” by Rihanna, was inspired by the response Thompson received after singing the song on “American Idol.” “Everybody knows the story with Arthur signing me up for the…
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Garden Theater makes full return for 100th birthday
PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — The Garden Theater is in the middle of its first year as a full-time theater since 1957, thanks to ARC and the Mountain Movers Theater Company. The Garden Theater, located in downtown Louisa, originally opened to the public on New Year’s Eve 1921. Now, 100 years later, the Mountain Movers…
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Inez man accused of stealing car hauler from Louisa business
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — A Louisa business owner is battling the legal system in two states as he attempts to see justice prevail in a theft case that set him back a hefty $5,000. Twin Rivers Wholesale owner William Lucas suffered the loss of a car hauler trailer valued at $5,000 during…
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Southern Shindig Saturday
Free event combines fun, health LOUISA — On Saturday, the Lawrence County Family Resource Youth Services Coalition will host the Southern Shindig, a free community event combining family entertainment with important health screenings and resources at the Lawrence County Community Center. The event is 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and features karaoke, food, games, free…
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Repairs begin on KY 3
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — Contractor CSI will begin work on KY 3 in Lawrence County to repair an embankment failure starting Wednesday. The project area is along KY 3 at 7.52 miles north of KY 292 and 5.30 miles southeast of KY 644. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 says the work should take approximately…
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MCMS Lady Cards win on the road
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Left to right: Martin County Middle School’s Londyn Fraley, London Pinson and Sophie Hinkle defending the goal against the Bulldogs. LOUISA — Martin County Middle School girls’ soccer won 5-1 over Lawrence County on the road April 19 to remain unbeaten in conference play. With the regular season close to the end,…
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