Opinion

CKNJ Editorial Board

Fireworks fans no longer need to travel to Tennessee or another state to buy fireworks. We can purchase them right here in Taylor County.

A new amendment to state law allows us to have fireworks that shoot into the air. While we have an opportunity for more fun, we also have the responsibility for safety.

Adults should set a good example for the younger generation when enjoying the sight and sounds of fireworks. Be sure to light fireworks in a safe area, away from buildings and animals.

As Congress crafts a budget that addresses our nation's long-term fiscal challenges, the Kentucky Association of Food Banks and our network partners - 1,068 food pantries, meal sites, shelters, senior centers and after-school programs - are urging our elected officials to safeguard nutrition assistance and other safety net programs.

Friday marks the official end of childhood for Campbellsville and Taylor County high school seniors. Adulthood is now directly in front of them.

Graduates have important decisions to make - whether to continue their education or head straight into the job market. Then there's marriage, family and other important life choices. No matter the path they choose, we wish all of them the very best of luck.

The CHS ceremony is at 6:30 and the TCHS ceremony at 7:30.

After more than three months of back-and-forth discussion, the issue of funding Rescue and E-911 has finally been decided for the next four years.

Monday's joint meeting of Campbellsville City Council and Taylor Fiscal Court provided several proposals to settle how these services could be funded.

After two and a half hours of discussion, however, the decision to simply divide the shortfalls of the two entities evenly between the city and county seemed to be the most fair and equitable solution.

The rhetoric continues ... or does it? There have been a multitude of discussions at City Council and Fiscal Court meetings over the past two months regarding the responsibility of providing E-911 and Rescue service.

Mother's Day comes but once a year. But, honestly, it should be celebrated every day of the year.

We all have mothers ... either by birth or in someone we look to as a mother figure. They are the women who comfort us when we need comforting, encourage us when we need encouragement, who teach us right from wrong, who love us even when we feel we have failed them.

And Sunday is their day.

Campbellsville City Council and Taylor Fiscal Court have taken a step … we just hope it’s a step forward rather than a step backward.

From Day One, it seems there’s been nothing but bickering back and forth between the two government entities about the future of Rescue and E-911.

Last week, the city approved an agreement that would give control of Rescue to the county and keep the E-911 Center under city oversight. However, they also included some contingencies.

With several meetings already, two more this week and others planned in the coming days, local officials obviously believe rescue and E-911 services are important.

Taylor Fiscal Court discussed the issue Tuesday night, Campbellsville City Council has a special meeting planned this evening, and a combined committee will meet for the second time next Tuesday.

The expected result of all these meetings is a fair and equitable way to fund rescue and E-911 services for residents in the community.

It's time for our local elected officials to stand behind their campaign promises. You know, those statements they made when they were all trying to get our votes?

They all vowed that they would do all they could to see to it that the city and county governments work cooperatively for the good of the entire community.

Now, let's see some action.