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Today's News

  • Jailer sees inmates working as a benefit to community

    They might be seen picking up trash on the side of the road or adding a fresh coat of paint to fire hydrants. That's because several local organizations are using Taylor County Detention Center inmates to provide services for the community.

    And, so far, according to Taylor County Jailer Rick Benningfield, the program is going well.

    Benningfield says he sees the detention center as a service to the community and that using inmates for work purposes is a perfect example of that.

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  • Public record for July 6

    It is the policy of the Central Kentucky News-Journal to publish public records as they are reported by various agencies. Names appearing in "On the Record" are published without exception, to preserve the fairness and impartiality of the CKNJ and as a news service to our readers.

    Small Claims Filed

    09-S-046, filed 6/4/09; Campbellsville Independent School District v. Rhonda Christie of Fern Drive in Campbellsville. Plaintiff alleges defendant owes Campbellsville Middle School PTSA, $1,096.49 and court costs.

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  • U.S. Rep. Guthrie received hoax letter

    At least three congressional offices in Kentucky - including one of Brett Guthrie's - have received threatening letters that purported to contain anthrax.

    Investigators determined the anthrax threat was a hoax, congressional spokespeople said.

    The offices of U.S. Reps. Geoff Davis, Guthrie and Ed Whitfield received the letters in the mail Monday morning.

    A staffer in Guthrie's Bowling Green office opened one of them and immediately called authorities, Guthrie's spokesman, Nate Hodson, said.

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  • Property transfers for July 2

    It is the policy of the Central Kentucky News-Journal to publish public records as they are reported by various agencies. Names appearing in "Property Transfers" are published without exception, to preserve the fairness and impartiality of the CKNJ and as a news service to our readers.

    The amount listed is the price paid or the fair market value of the property.

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  • Celebrating July Fourth

    A slideshow of photos from the weekend's events is available on the News-Journal's Home page. Just scroll to the bottom of today's home page.

    Scroll down today's Home page to view.

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  • Campbellsville man arrested on burglary charges

    A Campbellsville man was arrested Friday night after he allegedly forced his way into a home. 

    According to a Campbellsville Police report, at 10:47 p.m., police responded to a report of someone attempting to break into a home at Sycamore Trailer Park. When police arrived, it was determined that Arlin Ray Cook, 53, had forced his way into the home and assaulted the resident while inside.

     He was arrested and charged second-degree burglary. He was lodged in Taylor County Detention Center.

     Campbellsville Police Officer Shannon Wilson investigated.

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  • Pawnshops, police to go online

    Victims of theft could soon see a greater chance of having their stolen items returned.

    During its regular meeting Monday, Campbellsville City Council had first reading of an ordinance requiring local pawnshops to use an electronic record-keeping program.

    According to Campbellsville Police Capt. Todd Little, when an item is stolen, it is often pawned. Most thieves take stolen items to another city to pawn them, he said, making it a bit more difficult for officers to trace the items.

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  • State Police conduct checkpoints over holiday weekend

    In an effort to keep motorists safe during the holiday weekend, Kentucky State Police officers conducted 16 safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Taylor County.

    Through Operation Safe C.H.E.C.K., troopers:

    - Made four DUI arrests.

    - Wrote 16 seat belt and seven child restraint citations.

    - Performed 595 vehicle inspections.

    - Made six drug arrests.

    - Wrote seven suspended license citations.

    - Wrote tickets for 152 other violations.

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  • Collins

    Charlie and Geneva Collins of Campbellsville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, July 10.

    The Collinses were married on July 10, 1959, in Russell County.

    They have two children, Mark and Teresa Collins of Seymour, Tenn., and David and Jennifer Chewning of Campbellsville. They also have two grandsons, Matthew Chewning and John Chewning.

    A family celebration and retreat are planned.

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  • Junior Miss committee announces August program

    The Taylor County Junior Miss Scholarship Program is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Campbellsville Independent Schools will be hosting the program at Campbellsville High School's Hamilton Auditorium.

    Twenty-five young ladies will be competing in the 2009 Taylor County Junior Miss Rain or Shine-themed program.

    "We are excited to have all of these wonderful young ladies participating in this year's program," said Program Chair Susan Dabney.

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