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Herndon enters race for Sheriff

 

The rumors were right. Former magistrate Scott Herndon, who recently resigned after 17 years with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife to join the Taylorsville City Police Department, is running for Sheriff in Spencer County.

Herndon confirmed Monday that he had filed papers in Frankfort that will allow him to start fundraising efforts, even though he can’t technically file his candidacy papers in the Spencer County Clerk’s office until early November.

Eclipse won’t shut schools in...

A growing number of school districts across Kentucky have announced plans to cancel school on Monday, August 21, as most areas of Kentucky will be able to view the much-anticipated solar eclipse. Spencer County officials do not anticipate closing schools here.

Superintendent Chuck Adams said Monday that the issue has been discussed, but he said dismissing classes is not an option the local district is considering.

Dollar General eyes store in...

 

Dollar General has purchased a plot of land near Little Mount and could be building a store there, but they will first need to push for a zoning change and not all residents of the area may be cooperative.

Can we drive 55?

 

Motorists driving along KY 55 approaching Taylorsville from Elk Creek have had a hard time determining whether to put their foot on the brake or the accelerator for the past month, as new speed limit signs have been placed, and then removed.

The confusion seems to be the product of a mistake when new signs were placed, and the limits have now been restored to what they were more than a month ago, said Andrea Clifford, public information officer for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 5.

Finishing touches

 

Jeff Sewell was one of dozens of workers at the new Taylorsville Elementary School Tuesday morning working to get the new school ready for opening day today. Teachers have spent the past several days moving in and decorating their rooms and crews have been working overtime to prepare the building for more than 600 students.

New TES opens with excitement

 

Smooth opening for schools

The surroundings were new, but the routine was familiar as Taylorsville Elementary School Principal Steven Rucker stood in the middle of the floor and got the attention of about six hundred students who had gathered in the gymnasium of the new TES Wednesday morning for the first day of school.

Rucker made the morning assembly a tradition over the years, and has carried it over to the new facility. As an excited buzz filled the gym, Rucker was able to bring the room to order.

Officials monitor TES traffic

 

Concerns about major traffic issues related to the opening of the new Taylorsville Elementary School have been alleviated somewhat during the first week by the presence of law enforcement personnel who have helped direct traffic.

The solar eclipse - Fast Facts,...

 

“If you have an opportunity to see this—take it. You will not be disappointed.”
– Alex Young, Solar Scientist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

The map shows the Path of Totality across the United States. Taylorsville will see approximately a 96.5% blockage of the sun (called a Diamond Ring) around 2:30 p.m. on Monday.

Community steps up at Shelter...

 

Featherbed Hollow Rd. closed for...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that County Road 1155 (Featherbed Hollow Road) in Spencer County will be closed temporarily next week. KYTC engineers will be performing a biennial inspection of the bridge over Little Plum Creek.

Featherbed Hollow Road is scheduled for closure on Monday, August 14 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. In the event of a rain delay, the bridge inspection will be conducted on Tuesday, August 15.