By: Mark Wayne, Lead Investigative Reporter

Date: September 19, 2022

A Louisa woman who wishes to remain anonymous, named Brenda Hamilton, unlocked an ancient Louisa Freemason treasure when she correctly interpreted and went through the Madison St. and KY-2565 intersection. KY-2565 is also known as Old US Highway 23.

The anonymous woman, named Brenda Hamilton, was turning left toward downtown Louisa while having a flashing yellow arrow light. Opposite of Brenda were several cars who had a green light but were refusing to go, most likely due to a confusing triangular “YIELD” sign.

According to witnesses at the scene, Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, who wishes to remain anonymous, refused to turn left, in spite of the cars turning right not proceeding through the light while also having a green light.

“People coming off the hill always yield because of the sign, but they don’t have to when they have the green light. No one realizes that “YIELD” sign only applies when they don’t have a green light. So, legally I can’t go when I have a flashing yellow light unless it’s clear to go.”

After the anonymous woman, Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, patiently waited until 3 other cars got pissed off as to why she was correctly obeying the flashing yellow light and then proceeded through the intersection, a glowing light emitted from the middle of the intersection and revealed a treasure chest approximately 3 ft. wide and 2 ft. long. Inside were several treasures placed there by the Louisa Chapter of the Free Masons.

Louisa Free Masons chairman Willis Thompkins, who wishes to remain anonymous, commented that “98% of the entire town of Louisa has incorrectly interpreted this intersection for decades, so we figured it was the perfect place to hide our most sacred treasures.”

The treasures inside of the chest included the original survey of Lawrence County by George Washington, Dee’s original hot dog sauce recipe, and the deed to Ron Perry’s Auto Mall, among other Lawrence County treasures.

The Free Masons contend that the treasure should be returned to them, while Mrs. Brenda Hamilton stated “finders, keepers, losers, weepers,” which is a legally binding statement of ownership the judicial system usually honors.