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Today's News

  • Sheriff back in the saddle

    Carroll County Sheriff Ben Smith is back on the job after recuperating from injuries sustained in a traffic accident on Jan. 12. Smith was traveling southbound on State Hwy. 2350 (Martin Road) while responding to a domestic violence call when he apparently lost control of his vehicle and traveled across the roadway, impacting with nearby tr

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  • Carrollton JCTC facility included in House budget

    The third time could be the charm for the long-anticipated $12 million Carrollton campus of Jefferson Community and Technical College. The Kentucky House of Representatives last week voted to include the appropriation for the JCTC project in its version of the 2010-2012 state budget, said Rep. Rick Rand (D-47th, Bedford). Carroll County an

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  • City getting to be known for drug busts

    Editor: When I graduated from Carroll County High School in 2004, I moved to college and haven’t moved back to Carrollton since. I still call it my hometown as I believe it is important to remember your roots, not to mention the fact that there are some people there I consider very dear to me. Throughout the past five years I have encountered many opinions about the small t

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  • Detention center staff was professional despite some unruly behavior

    Editor: My name is Mike True. Saturday, the 6th of March, I was brought to the Carroll County Jail for disorderly conduct and public intoxication. During my stay, I was very incorrigible to the personnel working the night shift. Despite my unruly behavior the jail staff remained calm and acted like the true professionals they are. Carroll

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  • CCHS drama club brings popular musical to the stage

    Pirates, a nursemaid and a famous major-general take the stage in the Carroll County High School drama club production of “The Pirates of Penzance.” The musical will be held on Friday March 26 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday March 27 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Carroll County Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for

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  • KSP arrests 15 Carroll County residents on drug charges

    Kentucky State Police arrested 15 Carroll County residents on drug charges, mostly related to prescription pills, on March 8, 9 and 11. Those arrested by troopers from Campbellsburg Post No. 5 were taken into custody at the Carroll County Detention Center, according to Public Affairs Officer Trooper Michael Webb. One vehicle, numerous firear

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  • Carrollton to host traveling Vietnam memorial in May

    It’s official. “The Moving Wall,” the half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is coming to Carrollton May 20-24.

    Like the full-size original, the traveling memorial contains the names of the more than 58,000 Americans who gave their lives in the Vietnam War.

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  • Health fair offerings are too good to miss

    Local residents have the chance to learn more about their health and learn about ways to make their lifestyles healthier Saturday at the Carroll County Health and Safety Fair. The National Guard Armory will be packed with more than 40 healthcare providers and organizations between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., with most offering free services along wit

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  • Bridge project deadline extended to late 2012

     

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  • Lady Raiders vow return to the top

    The Trimble Banner A young, enthusiastic team and a new venue may give Coach Walter McHargue all he needs to bring the Lady Raiders fast-pitch softball team back to “powerhouse” levels. McHargue said the varsity softball team this year will be using the softball field at Trimble County Park for practice and for games

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