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Ice, snow threaten Taylor County

Local officials advise that a winter storm is developing, and could produce ice and snow for the Taylor County area through the weekend.

According to a statement issued by Taylor County Emergency Management Public Information Coordinator Ronnie Dooley, the weather is expected to arrive in two stages, with the first being from Thursday night into Friday. Heavy rain is expected at times, with accumulation of 2 to 3 inches, accompanied by sleet and freezing rain Friday afternoon.

New technology could help save...

 

The little boy, dressed in his pajamas, opens the door and walks outside.

A few moments later, his mother gets out of bed and begins searching for her child. When she can't find him, she picks up the phone.

The mother calls Project Lifeline and reports her child missing. Within minutes, there are law enforcement officers in their vehicles looking for the boy. Using a transmitter, they pick up the frequency from a tracker the boy is wearing.

Local homeowner fights back

A local homeowner fought back when a burglar entered his home on Spurlington Road and threatened to harm him on Saturday night.

A criminal news release from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office states that the burglar, Steven Christopher Followell of Hodgenville, Ky., was shot by the homeowner during the course of the crime.

Officers responded to the incident just before midnight.

Detective Brian Pickard, who is leading the investigation, said Followell was “definitely under the influence of alcohol, we could smell it on him.”

KORT project to help GRM

 

KORT Campbellsville Physical Therapy is asking for the community's help in bringing the gift of Christmas to Green River Ministry's homelesss shelter residents.

Tawana Eastridge, a physical therapist assistant and organizer of the event, said she didn't know a homeless shelter existed in Campbellsville until she recently received an invitation to "like" the organization's Facebook Page.

Learning about diversity

 

They learned about and to appreciate other cultures.

Greater Campbellsville United hosted its annual Diversity Festival on Saturday, featuring many booths with information about different cultures.

International students who attend Campbellsville University performed a native dance and others sang songs.

Kiwanis Club names Santa's...

 

Those who know her say she doesn't take credit for all she does. But this year, Gail Godsey is being honored for her service to the community.

Campbellsville/Taylor County Kiwanis Club members voted last week to name Godsey the recipient of this year's Santa's Helper Award. The award is presented each year to someone in the community who keeps the spirit of Christmas alive all year.

Campbellsville residents Max and Jane Sutton nominated Godsey for the award.

Hall announces formation of new...

Hall announces formation of new law firm

Local attorney William "Mike" Hall Jr. of Campbellsville recently announced that he and Brooke N. Cox have formed H&C Law Group PLLC.

The group's office is located at 208 N. Court St. in Campbellsville and can be contacted at P.O. Box 4099, Campbellsville, KY 42719.

Hall and Cox can be reached by phone at 465-4455 or fax at 465-8574.

Public Record for November 28

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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• Tyler C. Sangster, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, proof filed, dismissed.

Minister from India visting...

 

It's tradition in India for a pregnant woman's parents to care for her while she awaits the birth of her baby, and in the several weeks that follow.

For M.T. Dayalan and his wife, Hanna, this means traveling more than 8,000 miles to be with their daughter, Grace Lee, who is expecting her second child in late March.

Students tell why they are...

 

With Thanksgiving Day being Nov. 28, families and friends have gathered to say thanks for all they have.

To get some insight into what children are thankful for today, local kindergarten students were asked because they know all about saying thanks, whether it's being thankful for their school, God, their families and much more.

Ten students from both Campbellsville and Taylor County elementary schools were asked to answer the question, "What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?"

Their responses are printed below.