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Today's News

  • Waddy church to host gun shoot

    WADDY – Skeet and rifle shooting is about fellowship and, ultimately, about spreading God’s word, according to Mount Vernon Baptist Church chairman Garry Gaines.
    Mount Vernon Baptist Church of Waddy is hosting its first Spring Shoot and Game Day this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring skeet, rimfire pistol and rimfire rifle shoots for children and adults of all ages.

  • Corn, soybean crops late

    Shelby County farmers anticipating more rain in the coming days are scurrying to get out their corn and soybean crops already delayed by an extremely wet streak.

    Some were working late into the night and early morning to plant corn and try to clear one crop and place the other.
    Farmer Ray Tucker posted on his Facebook page Thursday that he had planted corn until 3 a.m. and was planning to get at soybeans starting at 5.

  • WICHE: Cut flowers from garden should be enjoyed indoors

    The cool spring has finally ushered in May flowers! I love cut flowers from the garden. There is a simple, happy satisfaction that comes from picking a bundle of peonies for the kitchen work table. Just be sure to shake the ants off first. The other thing about a cool spring with adequate rain fall is that the weather is acting as a sort of preservative: all those beautiful blooms are lasting much longer than normal.

  • Ag report: May 17, 2013

    Kentucky’s beef farmers

    are celebrated in May

     

  • Court report: May 13, 2013

    District court

    The following cases were heard by Judge Linda Armstrong:

    Adalberto Gaspar-Leon, first-offense aggravator DUI – pleaded guilty – eight-days home incarceration program, operator's license suspended for 30 days and $728 fine and costs.

  • Honor rolls: Cornerstone Christian Academy

    First Grade

    Anthony Wooldridge, Elijah Hoy

    All A’s:  Ashlyn Toby, Opal Best, Lexi Lee, Lara Barbour, Christian Goldey, Noah Maxwell, Dillon Ritchey, Ethan Hendricks, Jon Dudinskie, Maeve Cable, Shelby White, Grace White, Blake Davis, Savanah Butler, Eli Petrey, David Ashby, Owen Burke, Chris Northern, Micah Webb

  • Youth menus: May 20 through 22

    Elementary schools

    Monday and Tuesday: Wright field day. The Menu Items for the week will be chosen from among your favorites by our nutrition staff. Selections may vary by school.

    Middle schools

  • Memorial jazz concert

    Former students of three of Shelby County’s musical teachers perform at the Ernie Threlkeld/Susie Saunders/Mel Owen Memorial Jam on Saturday in Mike Casey Gymnasium at Shelby County High School. The session also included ensemble groups from Collins High School and SCHS and benefitted those schools’ music programs.

  • Engagement: Richardson-Sturgill

    Don and Brenda Richardson announce the engagement of their daughter Courtney Allison Richardson to Philip Cameron Sturgill, son of Ken and Leslie Sturgill, all of Georgetown.

    She is the granddaughter of Lucille Stucker of Shelbyville, the late Gilbert Stucker, the late Howard Richardson and the late Hazel Richardson. He is the grandson of Tom Sturgill, D.J. Fendley, the late Pat Sturgill and the late Ken Fendley.

  • Datebook: May 17, 2013

    This week
    Princess and pirate tea at library
    A princess and pirate tea party will be at the Shelby County Public Library. Preschool-aged children will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday and preschool-through-third-grade on May 18. Children may wear princess or pirate clothing or Sunday dress. Registration is required, with a maximum of 50 children. For more information or registration, call 633-3803.
    Blood drives in Shelby

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