Today's News

The Anderson County Little League All-Stars captured the championship of the East Frankfort Kiwanis Tournament, defeating the Frankfort Blue team 8-4 in the final on July 25.

It was just the second time that Anderson had won the tournament for 11- and 12-year-old all-star teams. Anderson also won in 2004 with the team that eventually won the Eighth Region high school championships in 2008 and 2009.

Anderson won its three games by a combined 29-9 score.

Remember those old cries of “Break up Ma Bell!” back in the 1980s when the monopolistic telephone company practically ran the world?

Although breaking up the Kentucky Association of Counties might seem a bit extreme, perhaps it’s time to trim a few of its overgrown branches.

For those living under a rock over the past month, KACo has been under almost constant attack after the Herald-Leader exposed its lavish — and at times vulgar — spending practices.

Judge Linda Armstrong heard the following cases during Anderson District Court proceedings May 18.

Matthew S. Gilbert, motion for shock probation, trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces), possession of marijuana, use/possession of drug paraphernalia -- probated balance of 218 days for two years.

Robin L. Hayes, hearing, hitchhiking on limited access facilities -- fine converted to 15 days jail (credit time served).

Bradley Scott Newby, motion, third-degree criminal possession of forged instrument -- granted.

A golf course might not be the only place you’ll see your neighbors cruising around in golf carts. If Lawrenceburg follows the suit of some other Kentucky cities, golf carts could become a frequent sight even on Main Street.

Mayor Edwinna Baker told city council members at Monday’s work session that she had been approached by an individual who would like the council to consider allowing golf carts on public roads.

Councilman Larry Giles said he had also heard a similar request.