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Transportation Cabinet to host Kentucky’s first oversize/overweight hauling forum Tailored to educate specialized carriers
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today announced plans for an educational forum on oversize/overweight hauling – the first of its kind in Kentucky.
Burkesville man sentenced for assaulting forest ranger
Employee was fighting forest fire

FRANKFORT, Ky. — As part of a plea bargain, Todd Anderson of Burkesville has pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal mischief and second-degree assault in Cumberland County Circuit Court for striking a Kentucky Division of Forestry ranger fighting a wildfire on his property.  Anderson was sentenced five and eight years respectively, to be served concurrently.

Civil rights leader says nuclear power key to affordable energy for the working poor
HARTFORD, Conn. --  The chairman of a national civil-rights group today issued a call to expand America's use of nuclear power in order to help keep the cost of electricity as low as possible for low-income families and the working poor.
Better Business Bureau’s ‘Hot Topics for May’
The BBB recently released their top topics for the month. They advise consumers to watch for—
Heart of Kentucky Arts Festival is Sat., May 10, at Maker’s Mark Distillery
Historic Maker’s Mark Distillery is the site of the 2008 Heart of Kentucky Arts Festival Sat., May 10, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. just outside of Lebanon, Ky.
Lindsey Wilson's Masters Program aimed at producing better teachers for region
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Lindsey Wilson College is making professional development a little easier for the region’s teachers.
Campbellsville University to offer Master Degree in social work
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. --  Campbellsville University now offers a master of social work degree that is offered in an evening and online format to accommodate the non-traditional working student, according to Dr. Darlene Eastridge, dean of the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling.
The largest Civil War Cavalry event in Kentucky takes place May 16th – 18th.
In the past over 1,600 re-enactors have attended the Battle of Sacramento held each year at the site in which the actual battle occurred.  This year, troops are coming from as far away as Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia and Arkansas to participate in this year’s event and they are bringing their horses!
SCC is ranked 16th best place to work of large organizations in Kentucky
Somerset Community College was selected as the 16th Best Place to Work in Kentucky among large organizations at the Fourth Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky Awards Dinner held on Thursday, April 17, at the Lexington Convention Center. SCC has been named as one of the best places to work in Kentucky for three of the four years that the competition has been in existence. This year’s ranking was SCC’s best showing so far.
Council to scrutinize tuition proposals
(FRANKFORT, Ky.)--Brad Cowgill, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, today said that because of changes in the economy that are hurting Kentucky families and putting college loans at risk, a strong consensus has emerged among Council members that favors a conservative approach to tuition growth in order to maintain college affordability and progress toward the state’s Double the Numbers goal.
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2004 Harley Davidson Dyna Low-Rider with 5,100 miles, red. 270-566-1011

Like-new Lane recliner, mauve color, $200. 343-3240

CKC registered, 3-year-old, spayed, female Yorkie, all shots up to date, $300 firm. 866-8489

1,800 BTU air conditioner, like new, $375; room full of miscellaneous items, great for flea market, $350 for all; little girl’s bed with mattress, $65. 866-2438 or 566-0859

Large wooden entertainment center, $20. 866-5977

Cherry china cabinet with glass front, $300. 270-343-5100

FREE to a good home—Seven Dalmation/Lab mix puppies, 3 black, 3 spotted, 1 solid white, 4-5 weeks old. 343-3708

New saxaphone, $200. 270-343-5100

Cedar lumber, approximately 500 ft., $.75 board foot.  270-384-1662

Needed: used keyboard for computer at cheap price. Please call 343-3161 after 7:00 p.m.

Tattoo machine, power supply with 2 tubes and grips, works great, $80 obo.  858-6619

Pomeranian puppies, 2 female - $300 each, 2 male - $250 each, CKC registered, vet checked, first shot and wormed, ready to go! 343-6957 or 566-0375

Corn Bags for Cornhole Games, $22 per set of 8 bags, made from genuine duck cloth and double stitched for durability; also 2 sets of boards for $70 each. 866-2500

Like-new push lawn mower, $85; electric weed eater, $25 or will sell together for $100. 270-343-5100

Treadmill, $100; Lazy Boy medium blue recliner, $25; large cabinet stereo, $50.  866-2275

Need half-white runner bean seeds to buy or free. 270-585-1021

14' Trailcraft fiberglass boat, 48 hp Johnson motor, trailer fishing boat, $1,500. For more info, call 270-343-3540

Wave petunias in pots and baskets, variety of colors, $1.50 to $8; tomato plants, yellow and red, $1 to $2. 585-2463

Two free kittens; heavy wrought iron table with glass top and 4 chairs, $175 for set.  270-866-4288

1989 Chevy Silverado pick-up truck, 103,000 miles, 350, auto, new paint, wheels, tires, bedcover, flowmaster, rollpan, dual exhaust, $6,500. 270-343-3160

1991 Kawasaki 650, stand up jet ski, $950. 859-227-4701

1999 Honda 1100 Spirit, Mustang seat, Cobra floor boards, new tires, Kuryakyn grips, rear luggage rack, 28K miles, $4,950. 270-858-9241

X-Box Game System with 10 games and DVD kit, works great, asking $100. For more information, call Hannah at 566-0767

Styrofoam floats in steel frame; great for your dock, two 7.5' x 18', one 7.5' x 15',  $200 each.  343-6455

2002 Dodge Ram 1500, 4x4, Quad Cab, leather heated seats, 20-inch rims, loaded, $12,750. Call 566-0209

LOST CAT: “Juno” long hair calico cat, black, grey & orange, last seen April 14 around Main Street and Maple Street. Please call 270-343-4016

Coffee table, $10. 585-1597

Self-propelled lawn mower, $150; 48” RCA big screen TV, black cabinet, $150. 270-566-4826

Refrigerator (almost new), $150; washing machine (almost new), $150; clothes dryer, $40. 270-566-4826

Little girl’s white pageant dress, size 10, $30. 585-1597

Memorial Day flowers, one mile down Old Columbia Road on left. Sign posted. Day-566-8285 or Evening-866-3642

Lime green prom/pageant dress, $80; light blue pageant dress, $50; wringer washer, $50. 566-4704

2003 Chrysler Sebring LXI, auto, leather interior, sunroof, loaded, $7,900. 566-0209

Nice blue living room chair, $40. 585-1597 or 866-7646

Light blue prom/pageant dress, size 2, worn only twice, $175. 585-1597

1984 Chevy Monte Carlo SS, slate blue, white leather interior, embroidered seats, power windows, power locks, auto, dual exhaust, air, listed in CLASSIC Kelly Blue Book, $7,800 FIRM. 866-4395

Garage full of miscellaneous items, $900 or best offer for all, too much to mention. 384-9710

Beautiful blue prom dress, size 8, sequins on top, full skirt, can be worn with or without straps, $75. 585-1597 or 866-7646