Eastern KY farmers battling birds to harvest crop

WAVE-TV Louisville - Thu Nov 05

Some farmers in eastern Kentucky say their crops are being consumed in the fields by huge flocks of birds.

Flock of a problem

Independent - Wed Nov 04

Some local farmers recently found themselves in what they described as scene from "The Birds," Alfred Hitchcock's famous horror film, as thousands of blackbirds, starlings and grackles descended on their crops.

Scary good time

Independent - Wed Oct 28

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.

Bridge briefly blocked after rock salt spill

Independent - Tue Oct 27

Commuters coming into Kentucky from Ohio found their path blocked at the Ohio River Tuesday morning as emergency officials responded to a reported hazardous material spill that was quickly identified as rock salt.

Nearly 20 arrested in drug bust

WKYT-TV Lexington - Fri Oct 23

More than a dozen suspected drug dealers are behind bars after a sweep through Lawrence County, Kentucky earlier this week by the Operation UNITE Drug Task Force.

12 suspected drug dealers arrested in Louisa

Independent - Fri Oct 23

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

Flu fighters making a difference in Lawrence

Independent - Thu Oct 22

With credit given to the nurses and others who started their fight against a wave of the flu early in the season, Lawrence County seems to have survived the worst of the virus with minimal problems, according to Dr.

Antiques on display at Shrine show

Independent - Mon Oct 19

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

Armstrong takes temporary helm of Lawrence schools

Independent - Wed Oct 14

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.

Former pro boxer tells about a time of abuse

Independent - Tue Oct 13

She made a name for herself dishing out physical abuse as a professional boxer. But the woman once known as "No Slack" revealed Monday she was also once a frequent recipient of violence away from the ring.