Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 55 in Adair County that occurred on October 25, 2024 at 2:32pmCT.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed that Linda Young, 74, of Jamestown, was traveling south on KY 55 in a 2015 Chevrolet Cruse when she crossed the centerline of the roadway and entered the northbound lane. Upon crossing the centerline, Ms. Young collided head-on with a 2016 GMC Yukon operated by Dana Arnold, 55, of Grand Rivers.

 

Linda Young and a passenger in her vehicle, Chris Young, 45, of Jamestown, were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. Dana Arnold was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. 

 

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Fire and EMS, Adair County Rescue Squad, Adair County Coroner and the Kentucky State Highway Department. Senior Trooper Weston Sullivan continues the investigation of the collision.

 

A Taylor County man was killed Monday in a "side by side" accident, Big Dawg News has learned that Billy Paul Osborne age 45 of Social Band road Campbellsville  was killed while operating the "side by side" on Mill Creek road in Taylor County.

 

COLUMBIA, Ky.  (October 21, 2024) – On October 19, 2024 at approximately 7:30 P.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on Greensburg Road in Adair County.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 1995 Chevrolet 1500 pickup was parked in the northbound lane of Greensburg Road facing south operated by Samuel Derossett, age 36 of Columbia.  A pedestrian, Chad Pegg, age 54 of Greensburg, was standing near the front of the Chevrolet pickup.  A 2010 Ford Edge, operated by Norma Shirley, age 74 of Columbia, was traveling north on Greensburg Road when she collided with the Chevrolet pickup and Mr. Pegg.  

Mr. Pegg was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. Mr. Derossett was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital with serious injuries.  Ms. Shirley was also transported to the University of Louisville Hospital with serious injuries.  

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Fire and EMS, and Adair County Rescue Squad.  The collision remains under investigation by Senior Trooper Dean Lunz.

 

The Chamber 75th Anniversary Celebration Black-Tie Gala sponsored by Taylor Regional Hospital keeps getting bigger!

 

World renowned Master Magician Lance Burton is bringing his Las Vegas show to Campbellsville, and now we've added a special guest. Gabriella Versace will be performing her Las Vegas "Tribute to Barbra Streisand" Show before dinner at a special reception starting at 5:15pmET in the Citizens Bank Arena. Dinner will be served at 6:00pmET in the Citizens Bank Arena followed by the “Lance Burton & Friends” Las Vegas Show at 8:00pmET in the Cook Auditorium.

 

Tickets for the Chamber 75th Anniversary Black Tie Gala sponsored by Taylor Regional Hospital are $125.00 per person. Tables of eight can be reserved for $1000. Assigned seating for the “Lance Burton & Friends” Show will be in the order in which they are reserved.

 

THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH!

 

Reservations are available by emailing: info@campbellsvillechamber.com or calling the Chamber Office at 270-465-8601. Businesses and individuals can be invoiced, or credit card purchases can be processed in the Chamber Office.

 

Proceeds from the event benefit the new Campbellsville-Taylor County Chamber Foundation.

 

 

On Monday, October 14, 2024 at 12:32 a.m., Campbellsville Police received a call of two (2) gunshot victims at a residence on South Columbia Avenue. Once on scene and after an investigation, it was determined, that 25-year old Daulton W. Curry of Greensburg and 21-year old Xavior C. Adams of Campbellsville had gotten into an altercation. During the altercation, both Curry and Adams produced a handgun and fired at each other. Daulton Curry was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Taylor County Coroner, Daniel Cook. Xavior Adams was flown to the University of Kentucky hospital as a result of his injuries and is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing by the Campbellsville Police Department.

Taylor County Sheriffs Department investigated a two vehicle accident Thursday morning at 11:40am at the intersection of West Main Street and Greensburg road at red light 1, sheriff  Dickie Benningfield told 99.9 the Big Dawg that a Kenworth dump truck operated by Dale Avery of Lebanon collided with a Ford Explorer driven by Jacqueline Harden of Campbellsville. 

Both Harden and Avery were transported to Taylor Regional Hospital, the accident was investigated Sergeant Josh Patrick from the Taylor County Sheriffs Department.

Taylor County School District is proud to announce our 2023-2024 Assessment and Accountability Data! Our most noteworthy achievement is Taylor County High School receiving a BLUE performance rating, the  possible ranking. Only 24 high schools in the state of Kentucky received a BLUE overall performance rating. Additionally, Taylor County High School ranked 16th in the state out of 304 schools!

 

We believe the academic success we see at the high school is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff members within all schools in our district. Teachers at every grade level have a hand in shaping the minds and academic performance by the time our students reach high school and we commend them for their efforts and want to congratulate them on our student success.

 

Taylor County Intermediate School and Taylor County Middle School maintained their performance rating from last year. 

 

Congratulations to all of our students! We are proud of your growth and achievements!