.....Advertisement.....
.....Advertisement.....

Local News

  • Foreign agricultural landowners must submit FSA form

    The Taylor County Farm Service Agency is reminding foreign agricultural landowners of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978.

    The act requires any foreign person who:

    - Acquires or transfers any interest other than a security interest in agricultural land to submit a completed FSA-153 to the Secretary of Agriculture not later than 90 calendar days after the date of acquisition or transfer.

    Click here to read more...
  • Chamber lunch is Jan. 8

    Rob Robinson, general manager of Amazon.com's Campbellsville Fulfillment Center, will be the guest speaker at the Jan. 8 Campbellsville/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The luncheon begins at noon at Amazon.com.

    Reservations must be made by noon on Tuesday, Jan. 6 by calling 465-8601 or e-mailing chamber@teamtaylorcounty.com. Cost is $8 for Chamber investors and $10 for non-investors. Reservations made after the deadline will be $1 more.

     

    Click here to read more...
  • Two injured in Christmas day collision

    Two people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Meader and Coakley streets on Christmas day.

    According to a Campbellsville Police report, Connie Houk, 56, of Campbellsville was crossing Meader Street in a 1999 Plymouth van when she pulled into the path of a 1996 Volkswagen, driven by Danielle Jeffries, 24, of Greensburg. The collision occurred at 2:18 p.m.

    Click here to read more...
  • USDA to conduct request for referendum on Pork Checkoff Program

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service recently announced that it will conduct a request for referendum month among eligible producers and importers of hogs, pigs, pork and pork products.

    The event will determine if they want a referendum on the Pork Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Order, commonly known as the Pork Checkoff Program.

    Participation is voluntary, and only individuals who desire a referendum on the Pork Checkoff Program should participate.

    Click here to read more...
  • 'Countdown to the Crown'

    Taylor Countians can soon turn on their televisions and watch one of their own participate in a reality show.

    Emily Cox, the reigning Miss Kentucky and a Campbellsville native, will participate in the reality show "Countdown to the Crown," airing in four episodes beginning Jan. 2.

    According to a TLC network press release, TLC and Miss America first gave Miss America pageant contestants a "Reality Check" during last year's reality show and to teach them what it really takes to become Miss America.

    Click here to read more...
  • Man gets 10 years on burglary charges

    A Campbellsville man has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison on burglary and other charges.

    Brandon Phillip Edelen, 21, of Anna Court, Apt. 14 appeared before Taylor Circuit Court Judge Doughlas M. George on Tuesday, Dec. 16 during regular motion hour proceedings.

    Edelen pleaded guilty in four separate cases to second-degree burglary and 28 counts of second-degree possession of forged checks. He originally faced a charge of first-degree burglary.

    He was ordered to pay $2,785.34 in restitution.

    Click here to read more...
  • Schools react to proposed budget cuts

    It wasn't as bad as many had feared. Though it leaves SEEK funding intact, Gov. Steve Beshear's 2008-2009 budget proposal still doles out cuts in education.

    Initial rumors predicted a 4 percent reduction in Support Education Excellence in Kentucky, the main funding source for public schools.

    "The conversations concerning SEEK made me very anxious," said Campbellsville Independent Superintendent Diane Woods-Ayers. "The big question was how [the Kentucky Department of Education] was going to make this reduction."

    Click here to read more...
  • Man pleads guilty to sexual misconduct

    A Campbellsville man has pleaded guilty to having sexual contact with a teenage girl and will spend 77 days in jail for his crimes.

    Rocky Creed Kelly, 21, of 200 Campground Road appeared before Taylor Circuit Court Judge Allan Bertram on Tuesday, Dec. 16 during regular motion hour proceedings.

    Kelly was indicted earlier this year on 10 counts of first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor. On Tuesday, the charges were amended to sexual misconduct.

    Click here to read more...
  • Two more charged in crime ring

    A Taylor Circuit Court judge has unsealed two more of the indictments against eight people charged with operating a crime ring.

    A grand jury may seal an indictment if there is a possibility that the accused will try to evade police.

    Indicted were Andre Gurley, 24, and Amy Watson, 20, both of 816 N. Columbia Ave.

    Gurley and Watson were each charged with being part of a criminal syndicate from July 1 to Aug. 28, which, according to the indictment, was formed to distribute controlled substances.

    Click here to read more...
  • Schools begin searching

    Taylor County Schools has started its search for a new superintendent, while Campbellsville Independent will begin discussions at its next regular meeting.

    At a special meeting on Wednesday, Taylor County Board members unanimously agreed to contract with the Kentucky School Board Association at a cost of $8,500 to help with their search to replace Gary Seaborne, who will retire at the end of the year after 27 years as superintendent.

    Meanwhile, Campbellsville Independent’s School Board plans to meet with KSBA representatives at its regular meeting on Jan. 12.

    Click here to read more...