Today's News

As both a former journalist and public official, I read with more than a passing interest the recent story, editorial, and column concerning the actions of the Marion County Board of Education.

Collection of the City of Lebanon's tourism tax continues to be an issue, and that's because the collection policy is "soft," according to Chris Hamilton, executive director of the Lebanon and Tourist Convention Commission. Approximately $8,000 is delinquent from local restaurants, including Big Jim's, Sam B's, Cedarwood, Henning's, Arby's, Captain D's, Subway, Subway at Walmart, Wendy's, Myrtledene and Willie A's, according to Hamilton's monthly executive director's report. However, according to newly appointed Tourism Commissioner Kenny Marrett, Hami

Five years ago, Johnathan Adam Hughes was killed by a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq. Last week, a new road was dedicated in Marion County to preserve his memory.

Family and friends, state and local officials, veterans and dozens of others were on hand for the dedication of the Adam Hughes Memorial Highway June 15.

Hughes was serving with the Kentucky Army National Guard's Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery, which is based in Campbellsville, at the time of his death. He was 21 years old.

As the economy goes to the dogs, many dogs end up discarded. The lucky ones either end up in a new home, a rescue group or end up at an animal shelter.  Such was not the case for one Golden Retriever, who found herself no longer the cute, golden-coated puppy with the large brown eyes adored by some family. As a “disposable” animal, she found herself on the road, alone, and finally ended up at the McDonalds in Springfield. You might not think it is such a bad place to be. There is, after all, plenty of food going out their door.