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Charges against a Campbellsville man arrested and charged with unlawful imprisonment in April after he allegedly held a 14-year-old juvenile at his home have been dismissed.

According to a report filed by Taylor County Sheriff's Deputy Lawrence Walsh, Cody J. Welch, 25, of 11866 Hodgenville Road was arrested on Wednesday, April 2.

The report states Welch was arrested as the result of a missing juvenile compaint. Further allegations, according to the report, state that Welch had been selling marijuana to the juvenile.

Campbellsville Police officers are inviting retail business owners and managers to a meeting next week to discuss security.

Campbellsville Police Chief Dennis Benningfield said the purpose of the meeting is to form a partnership between businesses and the police department. The meeting, he said, will result in the formation of a Campbellsville Retail Business Association.

Following the initial meeting, Benningfield said topics of discussion will include forgery, gasoline drive-offs, scams, identity theft and more.

Even after the second time, it didn't take her spirits. Judie Overstreet, 67, has fought cancer twice - and lived to tell her story.

Overstreet is one of seven children, and one of many in her family who has battled cancer.

Her fight with cancer first began 12 years ago. Cancer cells were found in her uterus. Her treatment required that she undergo six radiation treatments and have a hysterectomy.

"I was blessed," she said.

Before her diagnosis, she said, she had skipped a few appointments with her gynecologist because of insurance problems.

Campbellsville City Council should have an alcohol ordinance to consider within at least two months.

"I estimate a regulatory ordinance will be completed within 60 days of Election Day," said City Attorney John Bertram. "The regulatory ordinance covers licensing and operation of hotels, motels, inns and restaurants."

Voters living within the City approved the sale of alcohol in restaurants seating at least 50 people as long as the drinks are served in conjunction with a meal. Restaurants must derive at least 70 percent of their income from the sale a food.