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May 2021 Economic Development Updates

In the May 2021 Economic Development Update, Executive Director Paula Thompson gives information about the status of three closed locations in town: The former Sun Buffet restaurant on Ky. 192, the fo...

The Future of London-Laurel Fairgrounds

An advisory committee formed to study the future of the London-Laurel County Fairgrounds held its first meeting Wednesday, as work began to remove many dilapidated and unsafe structures at the facilit...

Land Purchased for 8th Industrial Park In Laurel County

Today is another banner moment in the development of London and Laurel County. Just as walls are going up for a massive new warehouse-distribution center in the county’s seventh industrial park, econo...

London Fire Units Fight Residential Structure Fire

At 3:37am London Fire units were dispatched to a residential structure fire at 701 Alf Lane. Units knocked down the fire and cleared the scene.

London Police Award Officers

London Police Officers received the following awards: Cpl. Elbert Riley received the Award of Valor for performance above and beyond the normal call of duty by acting with disregard for his own safety...

London Police Promote Officers

The London Police Department is pleased to announce the following promotions and assignments: Capt. Randy Medlock has been promoted to the rank of Major. Major Medlock has served with the department f...

2021 Town Center Ribbon Cutting

Save the date for The Town Center Summer Concert Series kick-off on Friday, June 4 presented by City of London Tourism! This hometown celebration will serve as a ribbon-cutting for Town Center Park an...

April 2021 Economic Development Update

In the April 2021 update, Executive Director Paula Thompson has 19 announcements about new and expanding businesses in London and Laurel County. Watch the video to the very end to hear a tasty NUGGET ...