Campbellsville Handmade Cherry Furniture Fire

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 15, 2010

A long time family owned business was destroyed by fire today in Campbellsville. At 9:33 a.m. the Campbellsville Taylor County 9-1 -1 Center received a call reporting a fire at Campbellsville Handmade Cherry Furniture located at 600 Water Tower Bypass in Taylor County. Firefighters arrived to find fire and smoke coming from the structure.

One Injured in Motorcycle Accident on Lebanon Ave

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 15, 2010

A 2002 Cadillac being operated by 78 year old Genrose Straley of Campbellsville was making a left turn onto Lebanon Avenue from High Street when he pulled into the path of a 2003 BMW Motorcycle being operated by 27 year old Glen Yoder of Campbellsville. Yoder was taken to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville/Taylor County Rescue. Straley was not injured.

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department, Campbellsville/Taylor County Rescue, and Campbellsville Fire Department

Investigating Officers: Andy Warren

Head On Collision on S. Columbia Ave. Causes One Fatality

Posted by Alisha Nelson on Oct 14, 2010

A 2001 Dodge Pickup being operated by 60 year old George Wayne Cox was traveling north on South Columbia Avenue when he crossed the center line and struck a 1991 Chevrolet Pickup being operated by 56 year old Peggy L. Huckaby, head on.  Both had to be extricated from the vechicles.  Huckaby was taken to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville/Taylor County Rescue.  Cox was pronounced dead at the scene by Taylor County Coroner Terry Dabney.

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Dept., Taylor County Sheriff Dept., Campbellsville-Taylor County Rescue, Campbellsville Fire Dept., and the Taylor County Coroner.

Homeplace on Green River gets needed Barn Repair

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 11, 2010

Ray Brown of Ray Brown's Construction is working on shoring up a corner of the barn that was in danger of collapse.

Alcohol a Factor in Auto Accident Leading to one Fatality

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 8, 2010

Trooper Bryan Shepard is investigating a collision that occurred on 10/08/10 at approximately 5:20 PM on KY 49, 12 miles north of Liberty.  Timothy Grider, age 39, of Liberty was operating a 1991 Mercury northbound on KY 49.  Grider lost control of the vehicle, left the southbound shoulder of the roadway and struck a barn.  Grider was not belted and was ejected from the vehicle.  A passenger in the vehicle, Robert Kelly, 32 years of age, of Liberty was not belted, and suffered no injuries.  Grider was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Casey County Coroner.  Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision.

Kentucky Reports First Influenza Activity

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 8, 2010

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2010) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is reporting that the State Public Health Laboratory detected its first positive influenza specimen this week, indicating the presence of flu in the state. The positive sample came from a Fayette County resident.

Beware of Internet Payday Loan Collection Calls

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 7, 2010

FRANKFORT, KY (Oct. 7, 2010) — Attorney General Jack Conway and the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) are warning consumers about calls from bogus collection agencies attempting to collect on illegal Internet payday loans.

Kentucky State Police Offers Tips to Avoid Deer Collisions This Fall

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 6, 2010

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – With Autumn’s arrival and deer hunting season pending, motorists will see increased movement of wildlife throughout the Commonwealth. As a result, motorists are more likely to encounter deer on or near roadways and should be alert to avoid collisions.

Green River Bass Club Two Day Club Classic Results

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 5, 2010

Adair County Man Arrested on Multiple Charges

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 4, 2010