Today's Sports

Former Spencer County Bears track and football star Erico Smith worked out with local kids recently at Spencer County Stallions field. Smith, who now plays football and runs track for the University of Kentucky, teamed up with some of his current teammates to hold running and fitness training classes for local kids.
The first event turned out to be a challenging day for these young athletes. Classes are held at the Stallions football field at 100 Water Street in Taylorsville. Classes are open to all ages. Smith will hold two more sessions the 12th and 19th.

We are a nation of fads. In my childhood, I witnessed senseless trends like disco music, mood rings and bell bottom jeans. In my teens, America endured big hair and big hair bands. I watched otherwise sensible people become enamored with punk rock, Swatches and the mystery of Who Shot J.R.?

Five Spencer County Bears Baseball Players participated in Prep Baseball Reports College Showcase at Western Kentucky University on July 18. All five players are incoming  juniors and have a goal of playing college baseball after high school. Pictured left to right: Brandon West, Blake Lambdin, Noah Dockery, Avery Vannatta and Jacob Cole.

The annual kids fishing derby at the Taylorsville Lake Tailwaters attracted almost 100 kids. Pictured are winners Dalton Helton, Elly Offutt and Trenton Shepard. Helton won the award for smallest fish caught, Offutt won largest fish caught, and Helton and Shepard tied for most fish caught. The Kentucky Department for Fish and Wildlife, the Kentucky Conservation Officers Association, the Spencer County Fish and Game Club and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers help sponsor the annual event.