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  • Former FOL property still for sale

     

    Cars pass by it every day, but residents haven't gone there to work in years.

    And the owners say they hope the space will one day be an important part of the community again.

    The former Fruit of the Loom property has been for sale for more than a year. And though potential buyers have expressed interest in the property, no one has signed on the dotted line just yet.

    And even though the FOL site might look like rubble, that doesn't mean there isn't work going on to bring the area back.

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  • State gets top grade for fiscal transparency

    State and local officials have received praise for being open with residents about how their tax dollars are spent.

    And Gov. Steve Beshear recently signed a bill into law to further improve the state's transparency.

    Local officials, however, believe the bill won't impact them much, as they are already doing what the law will require.

    U.S. PIRG Education Fund conducts research to educate the public about issues to protect residents and promote good government practices. Their recent study shows that Kentucky government officials do just that.

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  • Long-time professor, pastor dies

     

    Dr. Robert S. Clark, described as one of the "best of Baptist higher educators and leaders," died Friday, April 5, at his home in Campbellsville. He was 81.

    He served 32 years at Campbellsville University, most of those as academic vice president, until his retirement in 1998.

    Clark, known for his integrity and his gentlemanly manner, "touched the lives of thousands of people during his abundant life of Christian servant leadership," Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of CU, said.

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  • Taylor County Fiscal Court action

    More action from Taylor County Fiscal Court's special meeting March 25:

    • Magistrates received a copy of the proposed 2013-2014 Taylor County Detention Center budget. There was no discussion, though Taylor County Judge/Executive Eddie Rogers said it had to be presented to magistrates by April 1.

    Rogers said that budget will be discussed at an upcoming budget committee meeting. Last Tuesday, a budget committee meeting was announced for today at 6 p.m. at the Taylor County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public.

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  • Realtor earns broker certification

    Mary Jo Green with Century 21 Smith Realty Group has earned the nationally recognized Broker Price Opinion Resource certification.

    The National Association of REALTORS offers the BPOR certification to REALTORS as evaluating properties depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology and a commitment to approach the valuation assignment from all pertinent perspectives.

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  • City considers Sunday alcohol sales

    Many questions were raised during a discussion to amend the city's alcohol ordinance at the Campbellsville City Council's regular meeting on Monday.

    Residents in the New North precinct voted in January to allow the sale of alcohol by the drink at Campbellsville Country Club.

    Councilman Mike Hall Jr., a member of a committee appointed by Campbellsville Mayor Tony Young and charged with drafting an ordinance, said the country club has requested that Sunday alcohol sales be allowed.

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  • Saying Goodbye

    The smell of bacon wafts through the air. There is chatter in the background and they are all likely thinking that today is the last day.

    Orville Newton is in the back, kneading the dough for his sought-after homemade biscuits. After a while, he is covered in flour, but doesn't seem to mind.

    Newton's wife, Rena, is up front, giving change to some of her last customers. She sends them on their way with a smile.

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  • Former library gets makeover

     

    What once was a place where children and adults alike came to read stories is now a construction zone.

    The former Taylor County Public Library is in the midst of a makeover, and will become a civic center/museum in the next few months.

    After the library moved to its new location on East Broadway, the current library stood empty. But plans were in the works for it long before the library packed up its books and checked out.

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  • TC super considering contract

     

    Taylor County Schools Superintendent Roger Cook has yet to sign the four-year contract renewal offered by the school board.

    The News-Journal was recently given a copy of the proposed contract by Board Chairman Tony Davis.

    The terms of the contract include an initial annual salary of $160,000, a substantial increase from the $120,000 salary outlined in Cook's 2009 contract.

    Davis said at first glance, it appears that Cook is getting a $40,000 raise, but that is not so.

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  • County begins budget process

    County officials have begun preparing next fiscal year's budget, but they say several unknowns could make the process difficult.

    Magistrates met on Monday night for a meeting of the Taylor County Fiscal Court's Budgets, Audits and Personnel Committee to discuss the current fiscal year budget and preparation for the 2013-2014 budget.

    The budget to operate the Taylor County Animal Shelter, as well as many other county-run operations, is included in the county's general fund.

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