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Today's News

  • Engagement: Misty Brett Abercrombie and James Michael Franklin II

    Misty Brett Abercrombie and James Michael Franklin II announce their plans to wed 4 p.m., July 2, 2011, at Sanders Baptist Church in Sanders, Ky.

    The bride-elect is the daughter of Tom and Jeanie Abercrombie of Sanders, Ky.

    The groom-to-be is the son of Jimmie and Linda Franklin of Ghent, Ky.

    A reception will be held at Sanders fire house following the ceremony. All friends and family are welcome.

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  • Carroll City Council briefs - June 29, 2011

    View obstructed at Schuermann stop sign

    Mayor Gene McMurry and Carrollton City Council discussed possible solutions to the obstructed view at the Schuermann Street stop sign Monday night.

    Teen Councilwoman Danielle Wheeler said in the June 13 meeting that several people had brought the visibility issue to her attention, a particular problem for those driving on 11th Street toward Locke Road.

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  • Cleaning the riverbanks
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  • Pier rehab underway at Milton-Madison bridge

    Employees and subcontractors for project contractor Walsh Construction Co. are in the process of rehabilitating the existing piers of the Milton-Madison bridge.

    Walsh project manager Charlie Gannon and Aaron Stover, an engineer with Michael Baker Jr., Inc, conducted a tour for members of the media last week during which they explained the scope of work underway to replace the aging structure with a new span on the existing piers.

    “Pier-strengthening is referred to as the concrete jacket around the piers,” Gannon said.

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  • Redistricting will affect small area in districts 1, 2

    A panel appointed to look at Carroll County’s voting districts is recommending only a small change to the current three-district map, despite an increase of more than 6 percent in the county’s population.

    County Clerk Alice Marsh presented the recommendations from the reapportionment board that balances the county districts by moving a three-block area from District 2 into District 1 to Carroll County Fiscal Court Tuesday.

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  • Fireworks cancelled due to lack of funding

    There will not be a fireworks display at General Butler State Resort Park this year.

    On Friday the park issued a written statement explaining that the fireworks display will not be held because funding is not available this year. The statement, from Kentucky Department of Parks Deputy Commissioner Steve Brooks, explained that in recent years the annual show has been supported with funding from city and county municipalities.

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  • IN GOD'S HOUSE

    I spent several hours last week preparing my Bible study lessons on the Book of Genesis. It is amazing to compare the story of creation to life as it is today.

    The study on creation helped me, more and more, to see life of God in every one and in every thing. I see the vibration of God’s life everywhere.

    These days, all of us enjoy the sunrise and sunset.

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  • BANKING ON CANCER RESEARCH
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  • CHURCH NEWS

    Ghent Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible school from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, to Wednesday, June 29, for children ages 5-11.

    This year’s theme is “Rev it Up — Full Throttle for God.”

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  • Golf scramble to benefit Crusade

    WHAS Crusade for Children will hold its annual golf scramble Friday, June 24, at Fairway Golf Course in Wheatley, Ky.

    Cost is $45 per person for teams of four, and a fun-filled day of golf is planned, including free food and drinks, door prizes, a 50/50 split-the-pot raffle, a chipping contest, and more.

    All proceeds will benefit the Crusade for Children.

    For more information, or to sign up your team, call the Carrollton Fire Department at (502) 732-7041 or (502) 525-1943.

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