Today's News

They have both long been buried, but their killers remain at large.

Law enforcement personnel are continuing to investigate who killed David M. Ford and Shafter J. Couch but have yet to make an arrest in either case.

Ford, 40, who worked as a police officer in Lebanon, was found shot to death on Feb. 10 at his Graham Road home. The Campbellsville E-911 Center received a phone call from Ford's wife Tonya stating that she had arrived home and found her husband dead.

The Republican Party nominating committee met Tuesday night to select their nominee for the upcoming special election to replace Sen. Dan Kelly.

State Rep. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, was named as the Republican Party candidate for the Special Election taking place on Dec. 8.

The committee was comprised of representatives from Taylor, Marion, Washington, Nelson and Mercer.

The Special Election was called by Gov. Steven Beshear to replace Kelly, who vacated the position to fill the open judge's position in the 11th Circuit.

They tackled books, passed advice and fumbled some laughs.

Campbellsville University football players were invited to attend the Friends of the Taylor County Public Library's October "tailgate" event.

Each of the eight CU volunteers read a sports-related book to the children. The players shared some common-sense advice about the importance of reading, doing homework and always doing their best. They also talked about their college majors and future career plans.

Campbellsville is set to gain an additional 20 manufacturing jobs, with the possibility of more to come.

According to an announcement by Gov. Steve Beshear's office Thursday afternoon, INFAC North America, a leading producer and worldwide supplier of mechanical cables and electronic components for the automotive industry, will add manufacturing capabilities to its distribution and sales center in Campbellsville.

The expansion will entail a $530,000 investment and will create an additional 20 jobs in the community.