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Today's Features

  • Color to Conquer is Saturday

     

    It's a way to fight obesity and cancer, and get a little color.

    Those passing by Miller Park on March 16 might see something a bit unusual. People will be sprayed with colored cornstarch as they compete in a 5K walk and run.

    And the event will raise money to fight two causes, obesity and children's cancer.

    Campbellsville's "Color to Conquer" walk and 5K run will be Saturday, March 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Miller Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

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  • Birth Announcements for March 14

    Deanna and James Barnes of Campbellsville announce the birth of a daughter, Lylah Bleu Barnes, at 8:18 a.m. on Feb. 25 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long.

    Grandparents are Anna and Dean Gillock and Brenda Pierce of Campbellsville and Albert and Cindy Barnes of Louisville.

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  • Haines, Bennett to wed

     

    Lauren Haines and James "Jamie" Bennett of Campbellsville announce their engagement.

    Haines is the daughter of Thomas and Tonya Haines of Campbellsville.

    She is the granddaughter of Linda Gabehart of Campbellsville and Alton and Barbara Haines of Hiseville, Ky.

    She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at Campbellsville University.

    Bennett is the son of Johnny and Beverly Bennett of Horse Cave.

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  • Early Days for 3-14

     

    TEN YEARS AGO

    March 13, 2003

    Dale and Dorene Miller will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 22.

    Gabrielle J. Roberts of Campbellsville was named to the dean's list at Furman University for the winter term.

    Amy Colvin was honored with a personal shower on Feb. 22 at Leanna Cundiff's home.

    Laura Lee Mitchell of Greensburg and John David Marcum of Campbellsville will exchange wedding vows on Saturday, April 5.

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  • CU plans anti-slavery and sex trafficking campaign

    Samantha Stevenson

    Campbellsville University

    Campbellsville University's International Justice Mission Club has organized a week, March 11-15, dedicated to standing up against modern-day slavery and sex trafficking.

    The International Justice Mission is one of the coalition partners for the End-It-Movement, a campaign to help raise awareness and end slavery and human trafficking.

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  • Smiths celebrate 70th anniversary

     

    Frank Page Smith and Nell Tapscott Smith of Campbellsville celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on March 6.

    The Smiths were married March 6, 1943, in Campbellsville in a double wedding ceremony with Bob Roberts and Virginia Bryan.

    Dorothy Halen Follis-Payne of Campbellsville and the late Edward Payne were attendants.

    The Smiths married before Mr. Smith was drafted to serve in World War II.

    Before Mr. Smith left Campbellsville on April 7, 1943, for Texas, the two were studying at Campbellsville College.

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  • Early Days for 3-7

     

    TEN YEARS AGO

    March 6, 2003

    Ashley Brooke Tucker, formerly of Campbellsville, just completed her rookie season as an NFL cheerleader for the Tennessee Titans 2002-2003 season. 

    Miller "Sonny" Wilson Jr., 66, of Old Lebanon Road in Campbellsville, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, in Elizabethtown.

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  • CU searching for 'grandparents' for 'Adopt-a-Grandparent' Day

    Rebekah Southwood

    Campbellsville University

    The annual "Adopt-a-Grandparent" Day is Tuesday, April 16.

    Campbellsville University English as a Second Language students are volunteering their time to help senior citizens with household projects in Taylor County.

    Last year more than 70 students participated. This year, the ESL Department hopes to find 12 to 15 senior citizens who would like eager students to help them with their household duties.

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  • Early Days for 2-28

     

    TEN YEARS AGO

    Feb. 27, 2003

    Carl and Ella Holmes will celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 1.

    Sierra DeMurray celebrated her fifth birthday on Jan. 30 at her home with her family and friends. She is the daughter of Jason and Kay DeMurray of Campbellsville. She also has a sister, Megan Perkins.

    Team Taylor County Executive Director Kevin Sheilly received Union University's Outstanding Young achiever Award on Feb. 15 in Jackson, Tenn.

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  • Nelson, Bale wed

     

    Cindy Nelson and Hollis Bale of Campbellsville were married on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Saloma Baptist Church during a private ceremony. Bro. John Chowning officiated.

    Nelson is the daughter of Harold and Frances Waymon of Elk Horn. She is employed at Fort Knox Federal Credit Union.

    Bale is the son of Jean Bale of Summersville and the late Howard Bale. He is employed at Lowe's.

    Jessica Hedgespeth, the bride's daughter, was her mother's matron of honor. Megan McKinney, the groom's daughter, was her father's attendant.

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