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Those planning to get their GED will encounter a new generation of computer-based testing with more challenging content if they don't pass the test by Dec. 18.

Taylor County Adult Education Center Director Annette Jefferson said right now, the test is taken on paper and the fee is $60. Through the end of July, the fee will be waived.

Jefferson said she has encountered people who have a negative opinion of the GED test and think there is nothing to it. But she said those who say that haven't taken the test.

A Campbellsville man has been arrested and charged with his fourth DUI offense.

David A. Tucker, 36, of 426 Kenny St., was arrested May 22 at 10:22 a.m.

According to his arrest citation, Campbellsville Police Officer Brian Morgan received a complaint from a woman that Tucker had taken her vehicle without her permission.

Morgan wrote that he saw Tucker driving on Broadway without wearing a seat belt.

  Campbellsville Police Department recently announced that Cody Wood of Campbellsville and Denina Edwards of Greensburg have graduate from the Department of Criminal Justice Training Basic Telecommunicator Academy during a ceremony Friday, May 24, at Eastern Kentucky University.

Wood graduated as valedictorian of the class of 24 telecommunicators in recognition of his maintenance of a GPA at more than 98 percent. 

Wood, a police communications officer I, joined the staff at CPD Communications 911 Center on Sept. 10.

Dressed in pink, she says, "It's cold, momma!"

Slipping a few toes in the water, she splashes a bit but then runs back to her chair. She isn't so sure she wants to swim today.

Londyn Smith, 3, of Campbellsville, was one of several residents who went to the Campbellsville City Pool in Miller Park on Saturday.

The pool began its summer season that day and will stay open until early August.