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Today's News

  • Nov. 14 proclaimed World Diabetes Day

     

    Thursday, Nov. 14, is recognized around the globe as World Diabetes Day.

    Taylor County Judge/Executive Eddie Rogers recently signed a proclamation proclaiming Nov. 14 as Diabetes Awareness Day in Taylor County.

    According to the proclamation, more than 25.8 million Americans, including more than 370,000 Kentuckians, have diabetes and about 200,000 Americans die from diabetes each year.

    Another 79 million people are estimated to have pre-diabetes and about 7 million are unaware that they have diabetes.

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  • CKAS season continues with 'Messiah'

    The Central Kentucky Arts Series season will continue on Sunday, Nov. 17, with what might be the largest performance in the series' history.

    The Campbellsville University School of Music will combine with the CKAS to perform Handel's "Messiah" at Campbellsville Baptist Church at 6 p.m. The event is free and the public is invited.

    Dr. Tony Cunha, president of the CKAS and dean of the School of Music, will direct the program.

    Many well known songs will be performed, including the famous "Hallelujah" chorus.

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  • Multiple sclerosis group forms

    She wants to get people together, those who have the disease and those who care for those who do.

    Campbellsville resident Peggy Richardson is creating a support group for those who have multiple sclerosis. The group's first meeting will be Monday at Taylor County Public Library at 6:30 p.m.

    According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system.

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  • Deadline to submit letters to Santa and entries for coloring, poetry contests is Dec. 3

     

    With only days left until Christmas Eve, Santa is busy checking his list in preparation for his trip around the world.

    Santa recently told Central Kentucky News-Journal staff members that letters, drawings and poems from children and adults are the best part of his holiday season. As always, the CKNJ will serve as a drop-off station for letters, drawings and poems to Santa this Christmas season.

    And CKNJ staff members will take those items and publish them in a special section in the Thursday, Dec. 19, issue.

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  • Why Kentucky needs a Farm Bill now

    This fall, Congress has an important opportunity to create jobs and grow the economy by passing a long-term, comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs Bill. The Farm Bill impacts every American, every day, by providing a wide range of programs that strengthen our nation.

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  • A time to be thankful

    Thanksgiving is near. This is the time we give thanks for all of our blessings.

    The city is very thankful that some projects are nearing completion. The renovation of the old library building into the new Campbellsville Civic Center is nearing completion.

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  • 'Like' is a four-letter word

    At the risk of sounding like a grouchy old person who just doesn't understand the younger generation, I'm going to share an issue with you that has finally bubbled over, and I can no longer quietly tolerate it.

    I'm not sure when it started, but somewhere in the last few years, perhaps even farther back, I've noticed that younger people have been using the word "like" way too often, and they're also using it incorrectly.

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  • Campbellsville woman on KSP's Most Wanted list

     

    A Campbellsville woman is listed on the Kentucky State Police's Most Wanted list.

    Deanna Michelle Montgomery, 27, is wanted for committing theft by unlawful taking from an automobile.

    According to a KSP news release, Montgomery's last known address was in Campbellsville, but she has previously lived in Nicholasville.

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  • Several groups ask county for money, most told 'no'

    Several asked, but only one received.

    During Tuesday night's regular Taylor County Fiscal Court meeting, magistrates discussed requests the county has received to fund several local programs.

    After some disagreement between magistrates, the majority voted to turn them all down but one. And magistrates said they will discuss another at a future meeting.

    The first of the requests discussed is from Green River Ministries.

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  • Blood donors needed

     

    She doesn't flinch as the needle goes into her arm. With a squeeze of her hand, the blood starts to flow.

    There are many people waiting to donate after she finishes. With just about an hour to go at the blood drive last Saturday, there have already been 28 units donated that can be used to help those in need.

    According to Yulee Schafer, communications program manager for the American Red Cross, the need for donated blood is constant.

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