Today's News

Local and state lawmakers will soon learn if Kentucky drivers get the message of the no texting while driving law when officers begin fining offenders Jan. 1.

Although the law has been in effect across the state since July 15, lawmakers gave offenders an almost six month grace period under which they were issued a warning only.

As of Saturday, anyone pulled over while using a personal communication device to send messages while operating a moving motor vehicle will face a fine of $25. Repeat offenders face a $50 fine for each repeat offense and court costs.

Libby White of Taylorsville was the grand prize winner in The Spencer Magnet’s “2010 Holiday Cash Contest.”

White will be awarded $500 from the contest, which required entrants to visit 20 local merchants to get their entry blank stamped.

Other award winners are: Bob Moore, second place, $200; Frances and Dakota Austin, third place, $150; Wilma (Connie) Wolf, fourth place, $100; and Julie Wise, fifth place, $50.

Winners will be notified when their checks are ready.

A standout football player from Spencer County Middle School has been invited to participate in two elite events in the next few weeks.

Will Edwards, 14, who has starred for the Grizzlies for the past three seasons, has been invited to participate in the 2010 Diamond Bowl on Dec. 30 in Tempe, Ariz.

The event is geared toward some of the top young student-athletes around the nation and will pit an East squad versus a West squad.

Considering how the quest for exotic spice fueled exploration around the world in the 15th century it is no wonder that our favorite holiday flavors herald from around the world. From Southwest India to Southeast Asia we find cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and mace.