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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mia & Wes on Main celebrates recent opening with ribbon-cutting
After five years of creating designs for weddings, a London couple has opened a floral shop that is now booking for 2026. With 25 years of experience in floral design, florists Mia and Wes Lovins opened their full-service floral shop in April. "We both did floral and now we get to do it together," Mrs. Lovins said. The couple, featured in the Kentucky Bride magazine twice, held a ribbon-cutting alongside the London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce June 2, in celebration of the two-month-old shop. Although the Lovinses have served the community for years, they did not previously have a home for their business. However, with continued growth and success, the couple knew it was time to rent a space for their work. When the florists visited their shop's two-story building on Main Street, they "knew immediately" that it was the location for them, noting curb appeal, parking, and its proximity to local funeral homes. "Jesus worked it out and that's all we can say," Mr. Lovins said. Mrs. Lovins said Mia & Wes stands out due to its unique designs. Mr. Lovins added that while their shop is different from others, it also remains "classy and timeless." "Trends come and go but some things are timeless and that's what we want to stay with," Mr. Lovins stated. The Lovinses said they also remember the married couples they have created floral designs for. "It means more to us than just a sale," Mr. Lovins stated. "It's sentimental to us." "It's kind of like we were a part of their new beginning and that's pretty precious," Mrs. Lovins added. Both the Lovinses said blue hydrangeas are their favorite flower, finding the flower classy. Floral work is particularly special to the couple as they are "working with God's creation." "He gives us gifts and our gift is to be a floral designer. We get to use something he made," Mrs. Lovins stated. "Flowers are just meant for joy in all purposes — even in death." In closing, Mrs Lovins said: "We're just thankful. Since we've been open, we feel like we've been in business for years and it's just because all the community has really supported us." "All glory to God," Mr. Lovins added. Mia & Wes on Main is located at 705 South Main Street in London. To learn more about the shop's services or book with them, call (606) 862-1942 or email Find Mia & Wes on Facebook by the shop name.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Secretary of State speaks at Chamber of Commerce's April luncheon
Secretary of State Michael Adams, R-KY, served as the keynote speaker at the London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce's April luncheon. Adams — Kentucky's 86th SOS — was a first-generation college graduate, attending Harvard Law on low income aid. He worked for Sen. Mitch McConnell and former governor Ernie Fletcher before moving to Washington, D.C. to serve as council to the U.S. Deputy Attorney General in the second George W. Bush administration. Due to Adams' experience, he was appointed to the Kentucky Board of Elections in 2016, then Secretary of State. Adams' primary purpose for speaking at the event was to bring awareness to human trafficking. 'Laurel County and the 15 counties around have more reports of human trafficking than we have in Jefferson or Fayette,' he said. 'This is not a derby problem. This is a problem just under where we can see that happens in every community in our state.' Adams went on to share that Kentucky has had 1,000 reported cases and 2,700 victims that have been identified. 'That's the ones that we know about. That's not the ones that we don't know about,' he clarified. In an attempt to fight against the issue, Adams launched Kentucky Businesses Against Trafficking (KBAT), an initiative which raises awareness of human trafficking among the business community and attempts to protect the identities of victims. Furthermore, Adams discussed the importance of bipartisan election legislation, and not ruling out ideas due to the party they are attached to. 'In six straight legislative sessions, we have had bipartisan election legislation pass into law. Every other state in our country hasn't done that even once,' said Adams. 'We've built bipartisan public confidence in our election systems. We have suggestions and input from both sides. That's why, when other states are going backwards, we're going forwards.' Air Evac Lifeteam sponsored the luncheon, with Program Director Letch Day speaking on its behalf. Day shared that the medical transport agency is coming up on its 45th anniversary. The agency has over 150 bases across the United States. The parent company — Global Medical Response, or GMR — has over 375 air medical transports. 'We are over an hour from a level-one trauma center. So, if you were transported by ground, it would take over an hour to get to a level-one trauma center. If you're transported by air, we could have you there in about 30 minutes,' said Day, emphasizing the agency's importance. 'Statistics show that trauma patients coming from a rural area have a greater chance of not surviving. That's where we come in.' More can be learned about the agency at London Tourism and Parks Director Chris Robinson discussed upcoming events, with the closest ones being the Redbud Ride this Saturday and Spring Forward Business week kicking off Wednesday. Nearly 40 local businesses will help celebrate this year's Spring Forward Business Week. Visitors can enter to win a $1500+ prize package filled with gift cards and 'swag' from participating businesses. Community members only need to visit a participating location, scan the QR code, and submit their entry for a chance. The oppurtunity lasts through Saturday. The chamber welcomed one new member — Chase McWhorter of Chase F. McWhorter Law, P.S.C. McWhorter is an associate attorney at Cessna & George Law Firm who focuses on family, civil, and criminal cases. The 'much-anticipated' results of the NCAA Bracket Challenge were also announced at the luncheon. The first place winner was Bill Gray, second was Mike Hacker, and there was a third place tie between Garry Conley and Jason Burton. Hacker was not in attendance. Golden Corral Buffet and Grill catered the luncheon. Upcoming ribbon cuttings include Loyal Friends Pet Cremation on April 25 at 10 a.m., Live Wire Enterprises on April 28 at 9 a.m., Baptist Health Occupational Med. Urgent Care of Corbin on April 29 at 11:30 a.m., and Baptist Health of London May 16 at 10 a.m. The next London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce luncheon is set for May 15 at 12 noon at the London Community Center. To learn more about the chamber, visit the Facebook page or call 606-864-4789.
