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Today's News

  • 13th-rated Lady Tigers mash Midway 94-62 for 18th victory

    The Lady Tigers of Campbellsville University rolled to their seventh straight victory and 18th win in 21 outings by thrashing Midway College 94-62 at home on Monday night.

    The Lady Tigers had 12 of their 13 players score with four reaching double digits - sophomores Alexia Williams (14), Courtney Danis (13), Whitney Ballinger (10) and Melly Heaton (10).

    Ballinger completed her double-double with 10 caroms while freshman Jarobia Hill had nine points and nine rebounds and T.J. Thomas had five steals and three assists.

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  • It's finally time to take a stand

    The right to breathe clean air should take precedence over the right to smoke, simply because smoking endangers others' health.

    And that's why we believe a smoking ban in all public buildings is needed.

    There have been attempts in the past to ban smoking in restaurants. But why stop there?

    If one has a right to eat in a smoke-free building, why shouldn't one have a right to conduct other business in a smoke-free place as well?

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  • Man who gave teen cocaine sentenced to prison

    A Campbellsville man who gave cocaine to a teenager has been sentenced to serve three years in prison for violating the terms of his probation.

    Benjamin Lee Burton, 25, of 1000 S. Central Ave. appeared before Taylor Circuit Court Judge Doughlas M. George on Tuesday, Jan. 6.

    In August 2007, Burton pleaded guilty to second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor. He originally faced a first-degree charge. A charge of first-degree possession of a controlled substance was dismissed.

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  • Campbellsville woman pleads guilty in federal court

    A Campbellsville woman has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges and could be sentenced to 40 years in prison for her crimes.

    According to a press release from U.S. Attorney David L. Huber's office of the Western District of Kentucky, Linda Sue Smith, 59, of Campbellsville pleaded guilty Friday to unlawful possession and distribution of Percocet, a Schedule II narcotic.

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  • CU president to appear on KET show

    Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University since 1999, is the next guest on "One to One" with Bill Goodman on KET.

    The program airs Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET on KET2.

    Campbellsville was recently named one of the South's best baccalaureate colleges by U.S.News & World Report. Carter discusses the national recognition, the university's Christian mission and recent successes and challenges.

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  • Property transfers for Jan. 29

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

    Dwain and Theresa E. Brockman of Hovious Ridge Road in Columbia to Brent and Tammy Burgess of Tabernacle Road in Campbellsville, a tract of land near the west side of Hord's Crossing, $60,000.

    Srinivas R. Veerareddy of Carter Road in Campbellsville to Roger Corbin of Hodgenville Road in Campbellsville, a tract of land on the west side of Mt. Carmel Church Road, 2 acres, $8,000.

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  • Pound for Pound Challenge seeks to provide hunger relief

    Every year, millions of Americans resolve to lose weight. If you have made your resolution to drop some holiday pounds, then join in the Pound For Pound challenge. 

    This year, you can help the millions of Americans who struggle with hunger while doing something good for yourself. General Mills, The Biggest Loser and Feeding America have joined forces to support the Pound For Pound Challenge, which will help Americans lose weight while providing hunger relief.

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  • Board approves plan to build new school

    After two years of work, Taylor County School Board members approved a facilities plan that would see construction of a new school in the coming years.

    During a special meeting Monday night, Board members gave unanimous approval to the plan that calls for the construction of a new school and reorganization of the District's three current facilities.

    Prior to the meeting, a hearing took place to collect public comment on the plan. There were no written comments and no one in the audience spoke.

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  • First-half start enables Brescia to beat Tigers 80-74

    Campbellsville University could never overcome a 20-point second-half deficit and fell 80-74 at home on Saturday to Brescia.

    The Tigers (7-11) did have a chance to take the lead twice but never managed to do so.

    The CU starting five reached double figures - Zach Allender (16), Shawn Savage (14), Jordan Benock (13), Hristo Petkov (11) and Troy Harris (11). Allender also had nine rebounds and Petkov seven.

    CU hosts Cumberlands

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  • CU trustee to autograph book on Monday

    Dr. E. Bruce Heilman will autograph his book, "An Interruption that Lasted a Lifetime: My First Eighty Years," from 1 until 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 at Barnes & Noble College Booksellers in the building named in his honor, the E. Bruce Heilman Student Complex at Campbellsville University.

    Heilman, who at 82 completed a cross-country motorcycle drive last year, serves as chancellor at the University of Richmond, where he previously served as president. He is a 1949 graduate of Campbellsville University and serves on the university's Board of Trustees.

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