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Posted by John Humphress on Nov 22, 2010
 Campbellsville by Joseph Y. DeSpain, John R. Burch Jr., Timothy Q. Hooper Images of America Series Price: $21.99 128 pages/ softcover Available: November 29, 2010 All profits from book sales will go to the Taylor County Historical Society
Taylor County became the 100th county in the commonwealth of Kentucky when it was created on March 1, 1848. The county was named after Zachary Taylor, who gained fame as a general in the Mexican War and eventually became president of the United States. The town of Campbellsville, founded in 1817, was selected to serve as the county’s seat of government.
In a new pictorial history book by local authors Joseph Y. DeSpain, John R. Burch Jr. and Timothy Q. Hooper, over 200 vintage photographs chronicle the growth of Campbellsville and Taylor County – growth that has been marked by both boom periods and years of severe trials and tribulations.
The authors hope the book will “serve Campbellsville and Taylor County residents as a photographic and historical record of the city and county’s first 125 years” and be a “source to revive memories and engender discussions of the community.”
Highlights of Campbellsville:
- All images have been donated by the Taylor County Historical Society, the Taylor County Public Library and a number of local residents
- The book includes photos of several former Campbellsville residents who played major and minor league sports
- The book contains a significant collection of pictures showing how Campbellsville has changed over its hundred plus year history
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at 888.313.2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com
Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com
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Posted by John Humphress on Nov 17, 2010
According to the American Automobile Association, approximately 39.7 million motorists will hit the road during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, a 12 percent increase from 2009. To help keep Kentucky’s roads safe, the Kentucky State Police will be boosting its road patrols and operating safety checkpoints throughout the Commonwealth beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. Coordinating enforcement efforts with local police and sheriff’s offices, KSP troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers will cast a vast safety net designed to save lives.
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Posted by John Humphress on Nov 16, 2010
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Jimmy James Tungate, age 25
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Echo Nichole Powell, age 21
On November 16, 2010 at approximately 12:10 pm Detectives from Campbellsville Police Department responded to a possible fire at 201 East Walnut in Campbellsville. Upon arrival Det. Brain Morgan and Det. Bart Gillpin, discovered a methamphetamine lab. Kentucky State Police West Drug Enforcement was contacted to assist with the removal of the waste from the methamphetamine lab. Jimmy James Tungate, age 25, and Echo Nichole Powell, age 21, were arrested and charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine.
Agencies Involved: Kentucky State Police West Drug Enforcement and Campbellsville Police Department
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Posted by John Humphress on Nov 15, 2010
Trooper Justin Phillips is investigating a three vehicle collision which occurred at 6:30 p.m. at the Jct of Ky55 & Ky1061, 3 miles South of Campbellsville. A 1988 Chrysler operated by Kevin Lee Holmes, age 25 of Columbia who was not belted, was traveling southbound on Ky55 when he struck a 2003 Ford operated by Ralph Luttrell, age 57 of Russell Springs who was belted. Luttrell’s vehicle was stopped waiting for a vehicle to turn onto Ky 1061. After being struck, Luttrell’s vehicle traveled into the northbound lane striking a 1999 Buick operated by Jerome Maddox, age 67 of Louisville. A passenger, Patricia Maddox, age 66, of Louisville was belted. All occupants were transported to Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville for non life threatening injuries.
Trooper Phillips was assisted at the scene by Trooper Ricky Underwood. Also assisting at the scene were units from Taylor County Sheriff Department, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Fish & Wildlife, Taylor County Fire, Campbellsville Fire and Campbellsville-Taylor County EMS.
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Posted by John Humphress on Nov 11, 2010
 Pictured with the Band are: Judge Rogers, Mayor Allen, Stephen Bishop, Band Director; Roger Cook, Superintendent; Charles Higdon, Jr, Principal; Scott Franklin, Vice Principal. (CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY)— Campbellsville Mayor Brenda Allen and Taylor County Judge Executive Eddie Rogers have proclaimed November 15-19, 2010 as Taylor County Marching Band Week in Campbellsville.
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Posted by John Humphress on Nov 10, 2010
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The frost on the leaves in the pre-dawn hours along with the general nip in the air makes Kentucky deer hunters happy. Modern gun deer season opens this Saturday, Nov. 13.
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Posted by John Humphress on Nov 9, 2010
(Richmond, Ky.)- A year long investigation into drug trafficking in Central Kentucky called Operation “November Rain” has culminated with the arrests of 83 suspects. On Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at 5:30 a.m. law enforcement officers from the Kentucky State Police, Danville Police Department, Perryville Police Department and the Sheriff’s Departments of Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln and Mercer Counties, began serving arrest warrants on suspected drug traffickers. These suspects were taken to the Kentucky National Guard Armory in Danville, where they were fingerprinted, photographed and interviewed by KSP detectives. The charges include trafficking in marijuana, crack cocaine, powdered cocaine and prescription medication. The KSP encourage the public to report any suspected illegal drug activity to our anonymous drug tip line at 1-800-DOPE TIP or 1-800-222-5555. Please do not confuse this initiative with the attempts to find the right suboxone treatment doctors in Richmond or any other area by people having doctors’ prescriptions. Listed below are the suspects arrested and the charges.
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Posted by John Humphress on Nov 6, 2010
Deer movement increases in November as the shorter days and longer nights of fall trigger the breeding season. Motorists need to watch out for deer crossing the road at night or during the day, especially on rural roads.
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Posted by John Humphress on Nov 5, 2010
Local and state officials took part in a ceremony Friday to celebrate improvements at the Green River Lake State Park campground that will assist Taylor County’s largest employer.
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Posted by Alisha Nelson on Nov 4, 2010
During the month of October, 2010, there were 40 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. There were seven fatalities during the month of October in the Post 15 area:
Cravens, John Eric; of Albany, KY, was killed in Clinton Co, KY on 10/02/10.
Pinkston, Shannon; of Bardstown, KY, was killed in Marion Co, KY on 10/03/10.
Grider, Timothy G.; of Liberty, KY, was killed in Casey Co, KY on 10/08/10.
Vibbert, Cloe; of Summer Shade, KY was killed in Metcalfe Co, KY on 10/08/10.
Cox, George; of Campbellsville, KY, was killed in Taylor Co, KY on 10/14/10.
Schonder, Austin; of Russell Springs, KY, was killed in Adair Co, KY on 10/22/10.
McClister, Rhonda; of Russell Springs, KY, was killed in Cumberland Co, KY on 10/30/10.
This brings our yearly fatality count to 22 compared with 39 through this same period in 2009.
State wide fatality count stands at 630 compared with 659 through this same period in 2009.
During the month of October, 2010, there were 816 citations written, 320 courtesy notices written, 1428 vehicles inspected, 905 complaints answered, 131 motorists assisted, 77 criminal cases opened and 270 criminal arrests made.
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