Today's News

Thursday, Dec. 25: Closed for the holiday.
Friday, Dec. 26: Walk-away the pounds, 9 a.m.; family movie, “ Jingle All the Way”, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27: Walk-away the pounds, 9 a.m.; teen movie, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 2 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 29: Walk-away the pounds, 9 a.m.; family movie, Jingle All the Way 2”, 2 p.m.; Zumba, 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 30: Walk-away the pounds, 9 a.m.; family movie, “Dolphin Tale 2”, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 31: Closed for the holiday.

For one half, it appeared Carroll County might accomplish a feat they had not achieved in almost exactly four years – defeat Gallatin County. The Lady Wildcats trailed 20-16 at halftime, but doubled up in the third quarter, outscoring the Lady Panthers 16-10 to take the lead and hold on in the fourth quarter for the 42-33 win, Dec. 19.

Kentucky State Police arrested the Ghent City Clerk Friday, Dec. 19, for allegedly writing city checks to herself for almost two-and-a-half years, totaling more than $100,000.

Robbin Powell, 43, of Ghent was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking over $10,000, a Class C felony punishable by 5-10 years in jail. She was lodged in the Carroll County Detention Center on a $100,000 cash bond.

Circuit judge Stephen Bates invited locally elected officials to the William Wheeler Carroll County Circuit Court building Dec 10 for a swearing in ceremony.