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Today's News

  • Lady Cards come back to down LaRue 43-39

    LaRue County jumped out a 9-0 lead, but Taylor County's Lady Cardinals fought back to a 16-16 half-time tie and downed the Lady Hawks 43-39 on Friday night.

    LaRue County got six first-frame points from Lyndsey Whitlock, a three from Nancy Howell and three points from Shana Zajdel to lead 12-5, but the Lady Cardinals (12-11) used six second-period points from Elizabeth Thomas to knot the score at the intermission.

    The lead changed hands five times in the third quarter with Hope Wigginton's left-wing trey, giving Taylor County the lead for good at 26-24.

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  • TCHS tabs McQueary for Fifth Region Hall of Fame

    Taylor County High School honored former girls' basketball coach Rollin McQueary as its latest selection to the Fifth Region Athletics' Director Hall of Fame.

    McQueary, who was honored before Friday night's Taylor County-LaRue County doubleheader is the school's all-time winningest girls' coach with 281 wins. He also guided the Lady Cardinals to their only Fifth Region championship in 1977 and a berth in the state tournament.

    McQueary, who is retired from teaching and coaching, is currently a Fifth Region basketball official.

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  • Wigginton scores 28 in Lady Cards' 58-36 triumph

    Hope Wigginton scored Taylor County's first nine points and the last two of the first quarter to spark the Lady Cardinals to a 58-36 home triumph over Washington County on Tuesday night.

    Wigginton, a sophomore guard, had 11 points in the first quarter, three in the second frame, nine in the third period and five in the last quarter en route to her 28-point night.

    MeLeigha Pollock added 13 for coach Jenny Jessie's club while Megan Peake had seven points and a game-high nine rebounds.

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  • Two arrested in connection with break-ins

    Police have made two arrests in connection with a string of break-ins in Campbellsville.

    According to a Campbellsville Police report, a 17-year-old male juvenile was charged Thursday morning with four counts of third-degree burglary, two counts of first-degree burglary and one count of second-degree criminal mischief.

    Michael Jeffrey Clark, 20, of Campbellsville was arrested and charged with receiving a stolen firearm.

    The investigation continues and more arrests are pending.

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  • UPDATE: Tornado watch issued

    A tornado watch has been issued for Central Kentucky. The watch is in effect until 6 p.m. tonight.

    According to the National Weather Service, large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are possible today.

    According to Taylor County Emergency Management, wind gusts up to 55 mph and sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected throughout the day today.

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  • News-Journal office closed Monday

    The Central Kentucky News-Journal office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16.

    This is the first in a series of five scheduled days the office will be closed in the coming months because of the ongoing recession.

    As a result, normal Monday deadlines will be tomorrow.

    The News-Journal will be published and delivered as scheduled.

     

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  • Lady Tigers use 13 treys to pound Pikeville 91-67

    Melly Heaton sank five three-point baskets and fellow sophomore Wendi Messer had four treys in pacing the Campbellsville University Lady Tigers past Pikeville College 91-67 in the Powell Athletic Center on Thursday night.

    Heaton led CU, who connected on 13 of 26 shots from behind the arc, with 21 points while Whitney Ballinger added 20, Courtney Danis 15 and Messer 12. Ballinger also had eight rebounds and five blocked shots while T.J. Thomas had six assists and three steals.

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  • Campbellsville woman charged in sealed indictment

    A Campbellsville woman has been charged with a drug crime in an indictment recently unsealed by a Taylor Circuit Court judge.

    A grand jury may seal an indictment if there is a possibility that the accused will try to evade police.

    Donna Darst, 43, of 84 Anna Court was charged with first-degree selling a controlled substance.

    Bond was set at 20 percent of $20,000. If convicted, Darst could be sentenced to as much as 10 years in prison.

    - An indictment is a legal accusation only. It does not establish guilt.

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  • Relay for Life to host fundraisers

    Two fundraisers for Relay for Life have been announced.

    United Citizens Bank is sponsoring a Valentine's raffle. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The prize package being given away includes a $20 gift certificate to Garcia's Restaurant, two movie passes from Green River Cinema 6 and a candle from Magnolia Alley. The winner will be drawn Thursday, Feb. 12. Proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.

    United Citizens Bank will also host a bake sale to raise money for Relay for Life at Wal-Mart Supercenter on Saturday, April 25.

     

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  • UPDATE: Funeral set for police officer

    Funeral arrangements made

    The funeral for David M. Ford, 40, of Campbellsville is set for 11 a.m. Friday at Campbellsville Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday at Lyon Dewitt Funeral Home.

    Burial will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

    What we know

    Kentucky State Police are investigating the murder of a Campbellsville man.

    David M. Ford, 40, a Lebanon Police officer, was found dead Tuesday afternoon at his Graham Road home.

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