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Today's News

  • Deaton is Thomas' first football signee

    New Campbellsville University head football coach Perry Thomas did not have to look far for his initial signee when he inked one of the most famous last names in Central Kentucky with Somerset quarterback Ross Deaton on Thursday.

    Deaton, who did not play this fall, threw for 3,726 yards and 43 touchdowns to lead the Briar Jumpers to a 9-5 record in 2006 before being eliminated by eventual Class A state champion Newport Central Catholic.

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  • CU presents honorary doctorate to J.B. Crawley

    Joan C. McKinney

    Campbellsville University

    J.B. Crawley, a former chairman of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees, was honored with the bestowing of an honorary doctorate of public service at CU's first fall commencement on Dec. 14 in the Ransdell Chapel.

    "The greatest honor that any university grants is the honorary doctorate degree," said Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of CU. "Mr. Crawley has lived the life of a Christian servant leader - humbly serving his Lord and church, family, his professional field, and his community and state."

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  • Local briefs

    Deadline approaches to change parties

    Voters have one week to change their party affiliation before the May Primary.

    Kentucky state law requires any voter who wishes to change voter registration and also vote in that partys upcoming primary election be registered with a new party by Dec. 31 of the preceding year. The deadline also affects candidates who wish to switch political party affiliation and run in their new partys primary election.

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  • Man gets 20 years on drug charges

    A judge has upheld the sentence of a man who turned down an offer of probation in favor of a jury trial in which he was found guilty.

    Danny Dale Burress, 49, of 4450 Speck Ridge Road in Campbellsville appeared before Taylor Circuit Court Judge Doughlas M. George last Tuesday for sentencing. George upheld the jury's recommendation of 20 years.

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  • Court to apply for jail loan

    If the County comes up short on footing the bill for jail startup costs, it now has a way to come up with the money.

    At last week's special Fiscal Court meeting, magistrates gave their approval to apply for a loan from the Kentucky Association of Counties to pay for jail startup costs.

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  • Lewis representatives visit CU

    Congressman Ron Lewis' representatives met with leaders from Team Taylor County, education and business at Campbellsville University last week to discuss projects and issues of importance to the community. Pictured are, from left: Dr.

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  • CU move still making buzz around town

    I'm not exactly sure when Santa Claus is arriving in Campbellsville. But one thing I know for sure is that the Campbellsville University hiring of Perry Thomas as its next head football coach still has the community talking.

    The former Campbellsville High School head coach and, until last week, Paducah Tilghman football boss should be back in town today and hopes to make permanent residence the first week of January.

    The question on the street seems to still be "I'm glad they hired Perry Thomas."

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  • TRH hosts Diabetes Day

    Taylor Regional Hospital hosted a Diabetes Day in recognition of National Diabetes Month on Monday, Nov. 12.

    Ann Gann, an A1C Champion who also has diabetes, shared her personal experiences and insights on successfully managing diabetes. There were also vendors from monitor/medication and diabetic treatment companies available to answer questions and displaying new products.

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  • TCES Writers of the Week for 11-28

    Taylor County Elementary School's "Writers of the Week" named on Wednesday, Nov. 28 are as follows: Justin Nguyen, kindergarten; Taegan Montgomery, first grade; Morgan Magness, second grade; Nick Boils, third grade; Kayla Rodgers, fourth grade; and Meredith Johnson, fifth grade.

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  • Four couples graduate from prenatal class at TRH

    Four couples graduated from the prenatal and childbirth classes taught at Taylor Regional Hospital in October. The classes are taught on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Taylor Regional Hospital's meeting room.

    This is a five-week series and is free to anyone delivering at TRH. The class is taught by Jenny Dobson.

    Those participating, from left: Whitley, Myra and Erica Gribbins, Campbellsville; Crystal and Gary Neat, Campbellsville; Brittany Judd and Rhonda Wright, Greensburg; and Brittany Rafferty and Jerry Streeval, Columbia.

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