Today's News

I was 11 years old when God died. The April 8, 1966 cover of Time magazine declared his death, or at least speculated by asking "Is God Dead?"

I was too young to pay attention to the question. At 11, I only wanted to beat Paul Pechner in spelling. But it's a question that lots of people have been asking in one form or another throughout history. Maybe not, "Is he dead?" but "Is he relevant to my life?"

We are, above all, supremely self-absorbed.

Today, I looked up the 1966 Time cover story, "Toward a Hidden God," and read it. It could've been written in 2008.

The cashier at Southern States may ask you to part with an extra dollar this month. But don't worry, it's not inflation, it's for a good cause.

Southern States is supporting local 4-H clubs by selling paper clovers for $1. The campaign takes place Oct. 5-19.

"We are proud to partner with Southern States Cooperative and their customers during National 4-H Week and the week after. The 4-H clover promotion is a great opportunity to highlight 4-H in retail outlets while raising funds for local clubs," said Donald T. Floyd Jr., president and CEO of National 4-H Council.

Raikes Hill Baptist Church is hosting a bake sale at Wal-Mart Supercenter on Friday, Oct. 10 beginning at 9 a.m.

Proceeds from the bake sale will go towards the purchase of new hymnals.

Campbellsville Mayor Brenda Allen and Taylor County Judge/Executive Eddie Rogers presented a Commemorative Kentucky Edition of the Lincoln Bicentennial Magazine to Taylor County Elementary Principal Brian Clifford and each fourth grade student. The recently released edition chronicled Abraham Lincoln's life both in his early years and his years as 16th president. Shown here with Rogers, Clifford and Allen are, from left, Collin Watson, Chandler Steward and Seth King on the front row and Kasey Nelson, Carly Bland and Sabrina Garrison on the second row.