Bear hugs and dancing in the street in Campbellsville 2014-05-20 - Main Street, Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Larry Smith. Campbellsville celebrated into the night with the victory by Max Wise in the Kentucky 16th Senate District. He's getting a big hug from 51st District Representative Bam Carney the middle of Main Street. Brothers BBQ restaurant furnished barbecue and the party was originally supposed to to held inside. When the large restaurant proved too small, Mayor Tony Young had two blocks of Main Street cordoned off. There hasn't been a celebration in Taylor County like this one in a long time. - LARRY SMITH, Operations Manager, Shoreline Communications - (FM 99.9 the Big Dawg and FM 92.7, the WAVE Radio Stations. ) Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Josh Brockman wins Republican nomination for sheriff 2014-05-20 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Josh Brockman, above with his wife Amy, overwhelming won the race for the Republican nomination for Sheriff, taking 67.70 percent of the vote with a total of 2,670, to 688 for Chris Janes (17.44%) and Justin Claywell's 586 (14.86%). Brockman now a Columbia City Police Officer, will face incumbent Sheriff Harrison Moss in the November General Election. Brockman's vote total was the largest of the evening, but just barely. Max Wise, candidate State Senate amassed 2,665, just 5 votes shy of Brockman's. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Shannon Rowe wins race for constable - after all 2014-05-20 - 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo By Ed Waggener. In a race which was closely watched Shannon Rowe, the incumbent constable in the 2nd Magisterial District, was the top vote getter and winner, with 171 votes to Michael Blair's 124 and Brandon Willis' 123. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

City receives $1,998 Grant for Dash Cams and Tactical Go Bags 2014-05-20 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Jada Coomer. Mayor Harris, left and Chief Jason Cross with representative Jon Steiner from KLCIS. - The City of Columbia was recently awarded $1,998 by the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services (KLCIS). The grant will be used for dash cams and tactical go bags. "We were very pleased to receive this grant," said Chief Cross. "We use every opportunity to make our city safer." Mayor Mark Harris added that, in these uncertain times, grants such as this one are a practical way to make our budget go further. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Kentucky: Mushrooms in the Woods 2014-05-20 - Shelby County, KY - Photo by Pen. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dr. Sleeth on DPI with Dr. John Chowning 2014-05-20 - WLCU Broadcast Studios, 203 W Broadway, Campbellsville, KY. - Photo Photo by Drew Tucker, CU photo.. Dr. John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president of Campbellsville University, right, interviews noted creation care/earth stewardship speaker, writer and head of the Blessed Earth organization, Dr. Matthew Sleeth. The show will air Sunday, May 25 at 8amET; Monday, May 26, 2014 at 1:30pmET and 6:30pmET; and Wednesday, May 28 at 1:30pmET and 6:30pmET. The show is aired on Campbellsville's cable channel 10 and WLCU FM 88.7 at 8amET and 6:30pmET Sunday, May 25. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Campbellsville Police seek help locating Dustin Carter 2014-05-20 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo from Campbellsville 911. The Campbellsville Police Department is currently requesting assistance in locating Dustin Carter. White male approximately 23 years of age, 5'7", 135 lbs. The subject's residence is located at 467 Noe Road in Campbellsville. He was last scene wearing a white t-shirt with blue jeans. The subject was involved in a Hit-And-Run auto accident, striking two pedestrians, on South Central Avenue this date. Anyone with information pertaining to Mr. Carter is asked to contact the Campbellsville Police Department at 270-465-4121 or to remain anonymous you can call the PRIDE line at 270-469-7743. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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