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Jimmy Lykins stepping down as judge executive

October 29, 2021
Dennis K Brown

Jimmy Lykins

Jimmy Lykins has announced he is stepping down as Lewis County Judge Executive effective today (October 29).

Lykins formally notified Gov. Andy Beshear this morning in a brief letter.

“Please accept this letter as formal notice that I Continue reading →

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County eyes jail closure

March 28, 2021
Dennis K Brown

Magistrates are considering the future of the Lewis County Detention Center following a sharp decrease in state inmates being housed there.

Lewis County Fiscal Court is considering the future of the Lewis County Detention Center.

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State of Emergency declared for Lewis County

February 15, 2021
Dennis K Brown

Judge Executive Jimmy Lykins has declared a State of Emergency in Lewis in light of winter storm systems that are continuing to affect the county.

This is the text of the declaration Lykins executed Monday afternoon:

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Funds available for utility assistance

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021
Dennis K Brown

Gov. Andy Beshear has announced up to $38 million available to local governments to help Kentuckians with overdue utility bills.

“Even with our victory over COVID-19 coming into sight, times are still tough for our families,” said Gov. Beshear. “We Continue reading →

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Courthouse offices open for in-person service

January 4, 2021
Dennis K Brown

All offices in the Lewis County Courthouse have reopened to in-person service.

All offices in the Lewis County Courthouse have reopened to the public with a few COVID-related restrictions.

Judge Executive Jimmy Lykins said he met with courthouse officials and Continue reading →

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Jimmy Lykins appointed as judge executive

December 24, 2020
Dennis K Brown

County Attorney Benjamin Harrison, left, administers the oath of office to Jimmy Lykins on Thursday morning. Lykins was appointed to the position of Lewis County Judge Executive by Gov. Andy Beshear.

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