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  • Public Record for May 13

    It is the policy of the Central Kentucky News-Journal to publish public records as they are reported by various agencies. Names appearing in "On the Record" are published without exception, to preserve the fairness and impartiality of the CKNJ and as a news service to our readers.

    Circuit Civil Settled

  • Resident charged with sexual misconduct

     

    A Campbellsville man has been arrested and charged with sexual misconduct.

    Robbie S. Hughes, 51, of East Meadow Creek Road, was arrested Thursday, May 2, at 2:11 p.m.

    According to Hughes' arrest warrant, he allegedy had sexual contact with 6- and 7-year-old girls on June 29, 2012. Records state that Hughes allegedly told the two girls to pull their underwear down to see their genitals.

    Hughes was charged with two counts of sexual misconduct, which is a misdemeanor offense.

  • Resident accused of growing marijuana

     

    A Campbellsville man has been arrested and charged with growing marijuana.

    William S. Wethington, 52, of 58 Joe Kerr Road, was arrested Thursday, May 2, at 8:53 p.m.

    According to Wethington's arrest citation, Kentucky State Police troopers received a call reporting that marijuana was being grown at the Joe Kerr Road home.

    Court records state that, upon arrival, troopers were given permission to search Wethington's home.

  • Locals graduate from Campbellsville University

    Campbellsville University graduated 170 master's and 262 undergraduate students on May 3 and 4, respectively, along with 215 December graduates, for a record 647 students receiving their diplomas in the 2012-2013 academic year.

    The following students from Taylor County graduated from Campbellsville University:

    Wesley Neil Colvin and Jordan Tyler Haynes received associate degrees in nursing.

    Cha'kilrra Laquay Lawson, Makayla Ashten McCloud, Sharon Ann Scott and Adam Robert Simmons received associate degrees in nursing.

  • TCHS students tour Washington D.C.

     

    Taylor County High School social studies students recently visited Washington, D.C. Thirty-five students and three teachers spent several days touring the capitol.

    Here, the group is pictured on the capitol steps with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

  • TCMS names Students of the Week

     

    Taylor County Middle School recently named its Students of the Week for the week of April 29.

    They are, from left, Vanessa Allen, Kelsie Perkins, Kailey Witham, Isabella Spurling, Josh Beard and Luke Mings.

  • Ag commissioner visits TCHS

     

    Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture James Comer visited Taylor County High School recently and spoke to Future Farmers of America members.

    Comer discussed the Department of Agriculture's responsibilities, the impact of recent legislation and resources the department can provide to young farmers pursuing careers in agriculture.

  • Take mom fishing during her weekend

     

  • Public Record for May 9

    It is the policy of the Central Kentucky News-Journal to publish public records as they are reported by various agencies. Names appearing in "On the Record" are published without exception, to preserve the fairness and impartiality of the CKNJ and as a news service to our readers.

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    • Jamie A. Atwood, no/expired registration plates, no/expired Kentucky registration receipt, proof filed, defendant stipulated probable cause, dismissed.

  • Police respond to shooting

    A Campbellsville man is dead after shooting himself on Saturday.

    According to a Campbellsville Police report, officers responded on Saturday at approximately 3:30 a.m. to 103 Sand Point Drive in Campbellsville to a report of a gunshot wound.

    Officers determined that Bon E. Clark, 26, of Campbellsville sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

    Campbellsville/Taylor County EMS personnel transported him to Taylor Regional Hospital. He was later flown to University of Louisville for treatment.

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