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Today's News

  • Chandler's named Business of the Year

     

    He knew his business was nominated, but says he never expected to win.

    Sitting in his office supply company's showroom, Bill Chandler says he believes his business has stayed the test of time because the community has supported him.

    And Chandler was recently shown just how much the community supports his business when Campbellsville/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce members voted his company, Chandler's Office Supply, the Business of the Year.

  • Seniors prepare for life after high school

     

    With just days left until graduation, local high school seniors are busy deciding what they will do after receiving their diplomas. They're also soaking in their final high school experiences.

    High school officials say there are many options for graduates to plan their lives after high school. And not all will find themselves headed to college.

    Keith Benningfield, guidance counselor at Taylor County High School, said his school works very hard to ensure every student is ready for college or a career when they step out of TCHS.

  • Murder case heads to grand jury

     

    A grand jury may be asked to decide tomorrow whether they will charge Richard Riggs with shooting and killing Orvey Carl Harris last month.

    Riggs, 56, of 3150 Maple Road in Campbellsville, was arrested last month and charged with murdering Harris, 60, of 10331 Saloma Road in Campbellsville.

    Riggs now awaits his upcoming court appearances in the Taylor County Detention Center, held on a $500,000 cash bond.

    Riggs has pleaded not guilty to murder, which is a Class A felony punishable by as much as life in prison.

  • Durham delivers at plate, on mound

    Campbellsville High School tallied two runs in the 10th inning to post a 8-6 baseball triumph at John Hardin on Friday.
    Zach Durham, who got the Eagle win in relief, also had three hits and four runs batted in to pace the visitors’ attack.
    Clayton Russell and Caleb Gupton had two hits apiece.

    • The Eagles fell 3-1 at Green County on Monday as Colton Bush allowed only three CHS hits. Austin Hash was saddled with the Eagle loss despite allowing only five Dragon safeties.

  • Dabney, Cards dominate Washington 10-0

     

  • Green dominant again in Heartland track

    Green County High School claimed 15 individual races and all eight relay events to easily capture the Heartland Athletic Conference girls’ and boys’ team titles on April 25.
    The brother/sister act of Evan and Erin Jaggers, who won the Ewing Awards as the meet’s top performers, paced coach Will Hodges’ team to the team championships.

  • Lady Tigers capture first MSC track title

     

  • Getting older...and wiser?

     

    It’s about that time of year again, where students don black, red or purple gowns and cardboard hats and walk across a stage. Graduation is upon us, followed by the dog days of summer.

    This time of year is always full of excitement and a bit of apprehension. Students might not know what is ahead of them and could be a bit scared of the real world. This time of year always makes me nostalgic.

  • Public Record for May 2

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    • Albert Tae Kim, failure to wear seat belts, no new violations, defendant stipulated probable cause, dismissed.

  • Circuit Court Action for May 2

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

    Taylor Circuit Court Judge Dan Kelly's April 22 docket:

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