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  • Man charged with fourth DUI offense

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

    Joshua Kirkland, 29, of 945 Stone Quarry Road was arrested at 11:21 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28.

    According to Kirkland's arrest citation, he was allegedly involved in a one-vehicle collision where he struck power lines.

    Court records state Kirkland admitted to Taylor County Sheriff's Deputy Mark Dickens that he had been drinking.

    Records state Kirkland's speech was slurred, his eyes were red and he had poor balance.

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  • Where does the money go?

    More Kentucky Lottery money is coming into Taylor County than going out.

    During the 2006-2007 fiscal year, the lottery paid out $4,092,650 in prizes and scholarships to Taylor Countians, while it took in $3,625,185 from sales.

    While sales dipped slightly from the previous fiscal year's $3,638,569, the amount paid out in prizes increased. Lottery players won $2,222,238 in Taylor County in 2006-2007 compared to $2,183,141 in 2005-2006.

    But ticket winners aren't the only ones reaping the benefits of the Kentucky Lottery.

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  • Flu now widespread; city schools close

    It's considered "widespread" across the state and its effects are being felt across Taylor County.

    The Kentucky Department for Public Health declared flu activity as "widespread" across Kentucky last week.

    That activity has also appeared at local schools.

    Campbellsville Independent Schools cancelled classes last Thursday and Friday because of flu-like symptoms and stomach viruses, according to Director of Pupil Personnel Jeff Richardson.

    "A number of schools throughout the state are closed due to the same type of illness," he said.

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  • Generic drugs save money

    Health care costs are on the rise, but local pharmacies are doing their part to keep medicine in the hands of those who need it.

    Local pharmacies are offering discounts on generic prescription drugs, some as low as $4 for a 30-day supply.

    According to the Food and Drug Administration, generic drugs are "the same as a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, strength, how it is taken, quality, performance and intended use."

    Generic drugs are held to the same FDA standards as brand-name drugs.

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  • Police department is now accredited

    Campbellsville's police department has joined the top 20 percent of departments across the state.

    In Kentucky, there are more than 400 law enforcement agencies. Of those, only 72 are accredited by the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police.

    Now there are 73.

    At Monday night's Campbellsville City Council meeting, the CPD was recognized as having achieved its KACP accreditation.

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  • Twice is nice

    J.B. Holmes has won the PGA Tour's FBR Open for the second time.

    Holmes won in a playoff over Phil Mickelson.

    See the CKNJ Sports section for the complete story.

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  • Tuesday storm causes no problems

    Taylor County's second severe weather threat in as many weeks left behind no reported damage.

    According to Ronnie Dooley, Taylor County Emergency Management public information coordinator, the storm that rolled through the area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning was mild compared to last week.

    "We didn't have any damage reported to us," he said. "We had nowhere near as many calls as last week."

    Dooley said Campbellsville/Taylor County E-911 received about 50 calls during the storm.

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  • Area seniors get income tax help

    Beginning Feb. 5, senior citizens in Green, Taylor and surrounding counties can get free income tax service.

    The American Association of Retired Persons is offering its tax-aide program again this year. Electronic filing will be available free of charge. The free service will be offered from Feb. 5 through April 15 at the Green County Senior Citizens Center. The center is located at 112 S. First St. in Greensburg. The service is offered from 3 to 7 p.m. EST.

    Other times are available by appointment by calling local coordinator Brenda Cook at (270) 932-7459.

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  • News-Journal editorial staff wins KPA awards

    News-Journal staff won 10 awards at the Kentucky Press Association's Excellence in Kentucky Newspapers awards banquet Jan. 25 at the Marriott Griffin Gate Hotel in Lexington.

    The contest is a competition between newspapers across Kentucky.

    The News-Journal staff, which competes in the multi-weekly category, won a first-place award, four second- and four third-place awards as well as an honorable mention.

    Social Writer Neila Schuhmann garnered a first-place award for Best Feature Picture with her photo of the Real Encounter BMX stunt bike demonstration in May 2007.

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  • Man sentenced to a year in prison for child sex abuse

    A Campbellsville man has been sentenced to serve a year in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.

    Robert Elzie Followell, 39, of 3825 Raikes Hill Road appeared before Taylor Circuit Court Judge Allan Bertram on Tuesday, Jan. 22 for sentencing.

    In October 2007, Followell avoided facing a jury by pleading guilty to first-degree sex abuse. A first-degree persistent felony offender charge was dismissed as part of the plea agreement.

    According to court records, Followell was accused of grabbing and attempting to kiss the girl.

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