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Today's News

  • MY WORD: Lots of people contributed to new historical project

    The Shelby County Historical Society officially opened its new World War II exhibit at its annual picnic on Sunday.

    President Sherry Jelsma thanked several members of the Society – Sharon Hackworth, Jim Cleveland, Nancy Hill and Col. Roger Green – for their contributions to the exhibit, which may be seen at two locations: the hometown front in the second floor of the Shelbyville Welcome Center and the military part in the VFW building next to the parking lot adjoining the center. 

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  • MY WORD: A response from Midwest Metals on zoning debate

    As the applicant for the proposed rezoning of 478 Kentucky Street, we feel compelled to respond to the recent letters that have been printed regarding our project. Midwest Metals is a local, family-owned business, and we take great pride in being a good neighbor while providing a valuable service to the community.

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  • Court report: Sept. 21, 2011

    District court

    The following cases were heard by Judge Linda Armstrong:

    John A. Desoto, second-degree criminal trespassing – plead guilty – 2-day sentence.

    Emerson A. Lopez, no operator's/moped license – plead guilty – 7-day sentence.

    Jammie L. McIntyre, second-degree criminal trespassing – plead guilty – 2-day sentence.

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  • Shelby County volleyball beats Collins for first time

    Senior setter Caty Hawkins had seven aces and seven assists to lead the Shelby County volleyball team to its first victory over Collins, 25-21, 25-19, Monday night on the Titans' homecourt.

    Junior outside hitter Ariana Jones added four kills and sophomore middle blocker Kyndle Pace contributed five digs for Shelby, which had lost its four previous meetings with Collins. 

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  • 2 die in early morning accidents

    Two people are dead in separate but nearly simultaneous accidents early Sunday morning.

    Both accidents happened around 4:30 a.m., but details are sketchy because Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies have not provided the accident reports.

    Ricky Sean Temple, 22, of Waddy died in an accident in a field near Waddy.

    In the other, an unidentified westbound driver on Interstate 64 near Mile Marker 33 apparently crossed the median and crashed on the eastbound side.

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  • Shelby County gets 1st win, beats Henry County 35-13

    The Shelby County football team picked up its first victory of the season, spoiling Henry County's homecoming Friday night with a 35-13 victory.

    Junior quarterback Zach Shipley ran for two touchdowns and a two-point conversion, while senior halfback Brandon Ford ran for one touchdown and returned a Wildcats' fumble for another score for the Rockets (1-3), who dropped their first three games of the season.  

    "It means a lot because we wanted this victory bad," Ford said afterward.

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  • Your shoes may save some lives

    You walk and run in them. You work and style in them. And now, you can save lives with them.

    Shoes are the focus of an upcoming collection drive being organized by a local Cub Scouts pack, joining in a growing effort to convert donated footwear into fresh water systems in impoverished countries.

    Cub Scouts Pack 470, which primarily features Simpsonville Elementary School students, is organizing the drive, which is scheduled for Sept. 19-30. The school is the primary drop-off location, but the movement stretches well beyond local borders.

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  • News briefs: Sept. 16, 2011

    Webb Road closed for

    repairs for up to 2 weeks

    Webb Road was closed beginning Thursday so county road workers can install a box culvert, according to Shelby County Road Supervisor Carl Henry.

    Henry said two different detours have been set up for residents who live on Webb Road, which connects U.S. 60 to KY 362 (Aiken Road) west of Simpsonville.

    Those with addresses through the 790 block should use U.S. 60, and those with addresses of 912 and greater should travel north to Aiken Road.

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  • Datebook: Sept. 16, 2011

    Public meetings
    Shelbyville Water and Sewer Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at 1059 Washington St.
    Shelby County Fiscal Court  meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Stratton Center, 215 Washington St. Tuesday.
    Triple S. Planning and Zoning meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Stratton Center.
    The Simpsonville City Commission meets 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at City Hall.

    This week
    Eastern Star

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  • Monument restoration training and workshop

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