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Today's News

  • Holiday events being scheduled

    Several local organizations have scheduled events to make sure no one misses out on the upcoming holiday season.

    For the entire community, volunteers have nearly finished hanging holiday lights and displays throughout Miller Park.

    According to Assistant City Clerk Janet Mills, park and street employees began hanging the lights three weeks ago.

    Mills said money for the lights is included in the City's park budget, though donations are being accepted.

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  • Man gets probation, drug addiction treatment in sentencing

    The Campbellsville man shot by police after he allegedly threatened another person with a weapon has been sentenced to probation and ordered to receive treatment for his drug addiction.

    Adam Douglas Powell, 23, of 506 Woodlawn Ave. pleaded guilty to amended charges against him in October and was ordered to serve 30 days in jail. He appeared before Circuit Court Judge Dan Kelly on Tuesday, Nov. 17 for sentencing.

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  • Two injured in three-car crash

    Two people were injured in a three-car collision Wednesday at the intersection of Lebanon Avenue and Maple Street

    According to Campbellsville Police, a 2002 Pontiac driven by Annie Roots of Campbellsville pulled into the path of a 2000 Chevrolet driven by James Holland of Greensburg.

    Police said the force of Holland's vehicle caused the Roots' vehicle to also collide with a 2004 Toyota being driven by William B. Ford, which was stopped on Maple Street.

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  • WANTED: Bell ringers

    The Salvation Army is looking for a few good bell ringers.

    The annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive will begin on Nov. 27 and continue through Christmas Eve. However, the effort hinges entirely on volunteers.

    As of last week, there were just 15 volunteers signed up, according to Cindy Wright, volunteer coordinator of the local effort along with Tammy Cornell.

    "We would like to have the weekend hours filled," Wright said.

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  • American 'Idle'

    Several Taylor County Middle School students were part of an experiment last week, or at least they played the part.

    The students performed the comedy "American Idle" at Campbellsville University's theater last Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

    The comedy, written by Craig Sodaro, was produced by a special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service Inc. of Englewood, Colo.

    Kiel Thorlton, a CU drama student, directed the play.

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  • Resident accused of cruelty to animals

    A Campbellsville man has been arrested and charged with cruelty to animals after local animal control officers found a dead, malnourished animal on his property.

    Otis R. Webb, 64, of 106 Oriole Lane was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 10.

    According to Webb's arrest citation, Taylor County Animal Control officers seized eight dogs, five chickens, a bird and a cat at his rental property on Phillips Road.

    The citation states that Webb had no proof that the animals had been vaccinated for rabies, he didn't have a dog kennel license and five of the dogs were malnourished.

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  • CU baseball Tigers rated No. 8

    Campbellsville University will open the 2010 season in February where 2009 left off — ranked No. 9 in the NAIA Baseball Coaches’ Poll. The Tigers have 503 points in the 2010 preseason poll released Tuesday.

    Coach Beauford Sanders’ Tigers finished the 2009 season with a 39-12 record and its fifth-straight Mid-South Conference Championship.

    CU went on to advance to the NAIA World Series for the first time in program history.

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  • CU squeaks by Bluefield 3-2 in NCCAA soccer shoot-out

    After 110 minutes of stalemate soccer, it came down to one shot and one goal save for the Campbellsville University Lady Tigers.

    Cassie Yannelli made the shot and Erin Grimsley saved the shot on goal, and the Campbellsville University women’s soccer team advanced 3-2 in a shoot-out over Bluefield College on Saturday afternoon.

    The win allows the Lady Tigers to meet King College in the semi-finals of the National Christian College Athletic Association regional this Friday in Covenant, Ga.

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  • Serving the homeless

    They talked and shared stories over bowls of chili. And then they prayed for all of those who would walk through their doors.

    Green River Ministries' Jubilee Center was dedicated last Friday, as part of an open house and fundraising event.

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  • The Garry Polston Family in concert

    The Garry Polston Family will be in concert at Faith Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 102 E. Hord St. in Campbellsville. For more information, call Bro. David Wray at 849-8827.

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