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  • April 26Grizzly bears will be reintroduced to the northwest region of the U.S.
  • April 26The opening night of Chicago is tonight.
  • April 26The Envirothon teams placed third and first at regionals.
  • April 25JV boys and girls and Varsity girls soccer play Western Albemarle tonight.
  • April 25Outdoor track has a meet at Monticello.
  • April 25The 2024 NFL Draft starts today.
  • April 24CTE signing day is today.
  • April 24Girls JV and Varsity soccer plays Goochland tonight.
  • April 24Avian flu has been detected in pasteurized milk.
  • April 24Dominion begins offshore wind turbine project.
The Friends of JMRL book sale has a wide assortment of different book genres, including fantasy, nonfiction, classics, and romance. There are also CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and games.
Friends of JMRL holds semi-annual book sale
Graphic created using Canva to show the article title.
Rise in teen pickleball players
Band and marching band instructor Micah Lee poses enthusiastically.
Major role of the Drum Major
Mainstage students pose on the stage after winning the Region 5C championships with their medals and trophy. Courtesy of Jelita Perry.
Mainstage is regional and state champions
Updated softball dugouts
Softball’s New Look
Mrs. Matthews and Ms. Forbes sit at the main desk in the library where the greet students daily.
Héroes invisibles: los rostros detrás de los libros
The Lady Lions varsity basketball team huddled together during a timeout in their game against Albemarle
Estudiantes Llegan a La Cima
Damar Hamlin regresa al campo
Seniors and cross country runners Justin Davenport and William Moore pose together for the picture.
Cross Country Corre Hacia el Centro de Atención
Side view of hotel being built, from 7/11
Nuevo Hotel Siendo Construido en Zion Crossroads
Varsity Football’s Final Games Before Playoffs
The Tune Squad lines up to practice catching and throwing baseballs on the field.
The Tune Squad plays to a different beat
Louisa runs out onto the field, preparing themselves and the fans for the game.
Varsity Football Had Their First Victorious Game
The NFL season is on fire and everyones excited about the upcoming year.
NFL Football is BACK
Sénior Hannah Ryan juega bloqueador central para el equipo universitario de Louisa Lions voleibol con un “plugar arriba como Straley.” Senior Hannah Ryan plays middle blocker for the Varsity Louisa Lions Volleyball team with a Straley-thumbs-up.
Varsity volleyball sets up for the season
Varsity Football’s Final Games Before Playoffs
Louisa runs out onto the field, preparing themselves and the fans for the game.
Varsity Football Had Their First Victorious Game
The NFL season is on fire and everyones excited about the upcoming year.
NFL Football is BACK
UVA v.s. Tech image created by Sumner Armstrong on Canva.
A State Divided
A group of sophomores is depicted sporting their green and gold at the first varsity home game of the season.
Football goes further than the field
Photo of the Butter ball poster seen around the school hallways.
Boys Ready to Serve
The varsity volleyball teams student section celebrating together after their win against Spotsylvania.
Students make a difference at volleyball games
Sénior Hannah Ryan juega bloqueador central para el equipo universitario de Louisa Lions voleibol con un “plugar arriba como Straley.” Senior Hannah Ryan plays middle blocker for the Varsity Louisa Lions Volleyball team with a Straley-thumbs-up.
Varsity volleyball sets up for the season
Stephen vs Sabrina challenge graphic created by NBA.com
Stephen vs. Sabrina
Luke and Lawton Rowan smile while hugging post wrestling match.
Brothers bond over Wrestling
The Lady Lions varsity basketball team huddled together during a timeout in their game against Albemarle
Underclassmen rise to the top
Girls Basketball playoffs
Girls Basketball playoffs
Tanner Painting, Luke Rowan, and Kasey Casazza posing with coaches after becoming Region champs.
Wrestling advances to the State tournament
Louisa players preparing and setting up on field to start the game.
Louisa Boys Soccer vs Goochland
Softball player waiting in a line during warmups before the game.
Softball Lady Lions Vs Western Albemarle
Coach Varner plays as Pikachu gives Nora Rider, playing as Sora, tips on movement and defense.
Esports Open Tryouts for the Coming Spring Season
Caroline Chapman signing her letter of intent. Photo credits to Lucien Cormier.
Caroline Chapman commits to Bridgewater
Gillespie pitching at playoff game against Blacksburg High School.
Emily Gillespie commits to Northern Kentucky University
Presentation created using Canva to display upcoming local events.
Events happening this weekend 4/26-4/28
Holly Jacksons book-turned-TV show
Holly Jackson’s book-turned-TV show
Presentation created to display upcoming local weekend events.
Events happening this weekend 4/19-4/21
GUTS (spilled)
“GUTS (spilled)”
Senior Emily Tifft poses for the camera, smiling from excitement for the album
Taylor Swift Releases The Tortured Poets Department
Presentation created using Canva to display upcoming local events.
Events happening this weekend 4/26-4/28
Presentation created to display upcoming local weekend events.
Events happening this weekend 4/19-4/21
Presentation created using Canva to display upcoming local events.
Events happening this weekend 4/12-4/14
Softball player waiting in a line during warmups before the game.
Softball Lady Lions Vs Western Albemarle
Image created using Canva to display upcoming local weekend events.
Events happening this weekend 3/29-3/31
Mainstage Theater to perform “Chicago”
Mainstage Theater to perform “Chicago”
LCHS MVPS
LCHS MVPS
Infographic made by Kara Kotowski on Canva showing the chart on the responses in the survey.
Would you rather?; What would you add?
FFA is a large organization, made up of more than 900,000 across all 50 states.
FFA in our school
Black History Month started as only a week and was founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1924.
The Evolution of Black History Month
Infographic made by Kara Kotowski on Canva showing the chart on the responses in the survey.
Would you rather?; What would you add?
Participants in the annual Wreaths Across America.
Wreaths Across America
The Lion Pride Club posters hanging throughout the building have Google Classroom codes to join the Google Classroom.
Don’t be nervous, it’s just community service
Homecoming spirit week
All things college
All things college
Senior Spotlight: Tanner Painting
Kristen Randall and John Schick standing together in the hallway. Photo credits to Casey Little.
Senior Spotlight: Kristen Randall
Kayden Belverio and Miranda Moyer outside in the greenhouse. Photo credits to Casey Little.
Senior Spotlight: Kayden Belverio
Jaezon Carter in the hallway posing with a peace sign.
Senior Spotlight: Jaezon Wilton Carter
Life is just a classroom: senior sendoff
Life is just a classroom: senior sendoff
Step out of your comfort zone, take risks, grow and discover new possibilities.
Leap outside your comfort zone and step on the moon
Wholesome Wonka Shines Again
Wholesome Wonka Shines Again
A presentation created on Canva to showcase different ways people can get involved with community service.
Doing community service for the right reasons
Image created using Canva by Cassie Duerson.
Artificial Intelligence sparks discussion
Day of silence for LGBTQ+ youth
Day of silence for LGBTQ+ youth
Vote for the Best Halloween Candy
The eclipse when fully zoomed in with the solar glasses.
2024 Solar Eclipse
Softball player waiting in a line during warmups before the game.
Softball Lady Lions Vs Western Albemarle
Reaching for the stars
Reaching for the stars
Mrs. Fletcher poses for the media to signify that she finally made it to Monticello.
Mrs. Fletcher runs 40 miles to Monticello
Change
Change
Reaching for the stars
Reaching for the stars
Change
Change
Same Town, New Angle
Same Town, New Angle
Introduction to Mental Health podcast where staffers Deisy and Natalie elaborate the different areas mental health is involved in. Graphic made in Canva.
Intro to Mental Health Podcast
NFL Playoffs Recap
NFL Playoffs Recap
Staffers Eric Davis and Sumner Armstrong analyze the wild card matchups in the NFL playoffs. Graphic made by Savannah Bragg on Canva.
NFL wild card breakdown
Today we host the first round of class 5C regional quarterfinals against Mills E. Godwin. Graphic made by Savannah Bragg.
The Dicky and Tommy Show E.6
The varsity softball team holding up their state championship trophy as they celebrate their win.
Making History
The six different topics discussed through out the opinion based article. Image made using Canva.
We are meant to be…
A Canva made image with photos from the book, movie and musical.
A new look at an old classic
A presentation created on Canva to express how every individual matters; no matter what.
Making Mental Health Matter
Kloe Collison, Khaya Collison and Kaylee LaMonds posing in front of a tree outside.
Helping out with Hoco
Four years in the blink of an eye: senior send-off
Four years in the blink of an eye: senior send-off
Same Town, New Angle
Same Town, New Angle
A photo capturing Bethel Brews and Bites in the evening when they are closed for the day.
A new cafe with a new idea
A group holding the youngest boys hand as they head for the finish line of the 2 mile race.
Paint the Town Pink supports Breast Cancer
Poster made by Myles Mackie on Canva that features the Louisa green and gold colors
Louisa Arts Center Cinema!
Junior Emma Alexander is happy to talk about Louisa as she is involved with a lot in the community.
Louisa Turns 150 Years Old
Main Street Supply- Thank you!
Main Street Supply- Thank you!
Joe-Joes Superheroes & Pizza- Thank You!
Joe-Joe’s Superheroes & Pizza- Thank You!
Louisa True Value- Thank you!
Louisa True Value- Thank you!
Louisa Dominos- Thank You!
Louisa Domino’s- Thank You!
This is Mrs. Fletcher in 8th grade. She met Madame Johnsen this year!
Linda Johnsen- Thank you!
Photo by Louisa County Airport.
Louisa County Airport
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Softball Outlook

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Joe-Joes Superheroes & Pizza- Thank You!

Joe-Joe’s Superheroes & Pizza- Thank You!

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Over 2.5 million people play Wordle daily.

Wordle Takes the World by Storm

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Feeling all the emotions getting recognized Senior Night for basketball.

Blog: Senior Night brings all the emotions

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On Jan 12. Senior Maddox Pleasants committed to playing softball at Montreat College.

Softball standout looks to play at the next level

Emion Byers, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 1, 2022
Me headed to the Emergency Room after breaking my wrist going down the sledding hill.

Blog: The worst mistakes teach the greatest lessons

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January 21, 2022
Photo by Emion Byers

Who Am I? – Issue 1

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November 12, 2021
Photo courtesy of Louisa County Public Schools

Lady Lions look to fundraise with start of new season

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Hometown Homecoming Parade 2021

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Emion Byers, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 20, 2021
Superintendent Doug Straley gives speech to crowd at the ten year anniversary of the August 23, 2011 earthquake.

[Photo] Community reflects on the Mineral earthquake, 10 years later

August 31, 2021
The Lady Lions come together to celebrate a kill.

Lady Lions volleyball wraps up season

Emion Byers, Reporter
April 13, 2021
The Town of Mineral holds a variety of activities to keep community members entertained.

Town of Mineral

Emion Byers, Reporter/Photographer
March 29, 2021
Car Mechanic Simulator, an immersive simulator game, is incorporated into automotive classes classes to advance students understanding of vehicles.

[Photo] New simulator provides immersive experience for auto classes

Anna Turner, Copy Editor
February 25, 2021
The community housing project makes a difference while allowing students to gain hands-on experience. 

Carpentry class gives back to the community

Emion Byers, Reporter
January 26, 2021
Luke Combs, Riley Green, Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan are tearing up the country charts with new releases.

Country artists debuting new music

Emion Byers, Reporter/Photographer
October 27, 2020
LCHS Biology teacher Jennifer Falin has been in education for eight years. Thank an educator this week during LCPS #OurCommunityComesFirstCampaign.

[Photo] #CommunityComesFirst campaign celebrates educators

Anna Turner, Chief Copy/Design Editor
October 26, 2020

Loonies Live Episode 2

Perry Hopkins, Haley Rosson, Mackenzie Wilson, and Emion Byers
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Current sophomore Sylvie Jackson earned First Team All-District and First-Team All-Region in her freshman season at Albemarle.

Sophomore standout joins Lady Lions

Emion Byers
September 22, 2020
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