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Most recent PHOTOS matching your search for 'Larry Smith'...
  1. Sending love with Soldiers (Photo ID: 100405)
    Danielle Hoagland shared her pictures with Larry Smith of the Campbellsville Soldiers Deployment last week. She wrote, "The community Support for ... (click photo title to read more)

  2. Looking for names of friends with Sheriff England (Photo ID: 98182)
    This is a photo from days past when Joe England was Sheriff of Adair County. Larry Smith challenges Columbia Magazine readers to name the men on h... (click photo title to read more)

  3. Larry Joe Smith Riding the Wave on Saturday (Photo ID: 97561)
    Larry Smith connects with Adair and Russell County listeners who love solid gold music every Saturday morning on 92.7 the Wave. Then it's back to ... (click photo title to read more)

  4. Larry Smith named Honorary Deputy Sheriff (Photo ID: 97314)
    Sheriff Allen Newton presents the special Honorary Deputy certificate at the Taylor County Sheriffs on Wednesday. ... (click photo title to read more)

  5. Travel: Fall colors frame the Capitol Dome, 1 of 2 (Photo ID: 96824)
    Alan Reed, Jim Jackson and Larry Smith have been traveling on the East Coast, touring Washington, DC, and New York City. Larry is seen here in fro... (click photo title to read more)

  6. Kentucky Heart Bluegrass Band at Friendship (Photo ID: 96075)
    Bill Collins shares this picture of Kentucky Heart Bluegrass Band playing at Friendship Baptist Church in Taylor County Sunday night, August 28, 2... (click photo title to read more)

  7. Kentucky Heart performing to help raise funds (Photo ID: 95904)
    Larry Smith writes, "Kentucky Heart performed Saturday night for BBQ & Bluegrass and it was a huge hit and good money was raised for the Heistand ... (click photo title to read more)

  8. Scenic Green County, KY: historic courthouse (Photo ID: 95886)
    Photographer Larry Smith writes, "I never get tired of taking photos in Greensburg, especially of the Oldest Courthouse West of the Allegheny Mou... (click photo title to read more)

  9. At the big July Fourth Celebration on Main Street (Photo ID: 95576)
    Pink tractors, politicians and everyone in between gathered Saturday, July 2nd in Campbellsville for what Larry Smith calls Kentucky's biggest Ju... (click photo title to read more)

  10. New mural completed on North Columbia in Campbellsville (Photo ID: 95517)
    The new Campbellsville mural is complete on the Big Dawg radio building downtown. Larry Smith, General Manager, gathered a group who had worked to... (click photo title to read more)

  11. Broadcasters bid farewell to their friend Tom McClendon (Photo ID: 94896)
    Larry Smith writes, "We said farewell to Tom McClendon in Jamestown Friday. In this picture are current and retired members of his Campbellsville ... (click photo title to read more)

  12. Tom McClendon with friends in broadcast (Photo ID: 94851)
    Tom McClendon, on the right, was recently with Jim Jackson and Larry Smith, at left, after the three broadcast friends had met for lunch at Knobbi... (click photo title to read more)

  13. Sen. McConnell visits Campbellsville (Photo ID: 94135)
    Senator Mitch McConnell is pictured with Taylor County Judge Executive Barry Smith (at left) and Larry Smith (at right). Larry writes, ... (click photo title to read more)

  14. Green County High School planned changes (Photo ID: 92990)
    A groundbreaking ceremony was held this week at Green County High School in Greensburg. This is an artist's rendering of the new GCHS. The locatio... (click photo title to read more)

  15. Travel: visiting Nashville (Photo ID: 92921)
    This glimpse of downtown Nashville, Music City USA, is shared by Larry Smith from a recent quick day trip. ... (click photo title to read more)

  16. A look back at Lobb, Kentucky (Photo ID: 92889)
    Lobb is the community name where you could get a Pepsi and Ashland gas when you stopped in at Vance's Grocery. Central Kentucky history like this ... (click photo title to read more)

  17. Services today for Rep. Bam Carney (Photo ID: 92096)
    Today's the day Taylor and Adair Countians say a final goodbye to John Bam Carney... (click photo title to read more)

  18. Remembering Conner Doodle (Photo ID: 91080)
    Remembering a best friend, Larry Smith shares his grief, "The last few days have been rough but today has been full of emotions, my son and I had ... (click photo title to read more)

  19. KY210 in Taylor County closed Thursday (Photo ID: 90922)
    One person was fatally injured and three were hospitalized, according to Larry Smith at Big Dawg radio, due to a collision on KY 210 near the Pitt... (click photo title to read more)

  20. Ice in forecast, probably no snow for most (Photo ID: 90221)
    Bowling Green TV weather is predicting that southern Adair County may get a little snow, south of the Cumberland Parkway, tonight, with temperatur... (click photo title to read more)

  21. Greensburg, KY in the early 1930s (Photo ID: 87742)
    By Larry SmithRetired teacher and school administrator Larry Ennis get photo credits for this amazing photo entitled "Blind Musici... (click photo title to read more)

  22. Main Street Campbellsville 1970 (Photo ID: 87699)
    Larry Smith sends another great old photo, this one of Campbellsville's Main Street from a parade day in 1970. Visible are Western Auto, Caulk Ha... (click photo title to read more)

  23. Over Columbia, KY in 1968 (Photo ID: 87494)
    This picture from the air above Columbia, KY is from the year 1968. The view looks down Burkesville Street to the historic Adair County Courthouse... (click photo title to read more)

  24. Wrights 'Doing Some Good in the Neighborhood' (Photo ID: 87439)
    Larry Smith writes, "Jay and Miranda Wright get the "Doing Some Good in The Neighborhood" recognition. These two fine Taylor Countians have bui... (click photo title to read more)

  25. Throwback Photo: Larry Smith interviews Steve Henry (Photo ID: 86763)
    Larry writes, "I was asked to interview former Lt. Governor Steve Henry for the old WGRB-TV 34 in the 90's."... (click photo title to read more)

  26. Sad word of the passing of Anne Fraim (Photo ID: 86392)
    Larry Smith writes, "Anne Fraim spent most of her life in the Campbellsville Independent Schools and touched the lives of not only her students b... (click photo title to read more)

  27. Larry Smith sends invitation to participate in Cville parade (Photo ID: 86064)
    The Campbellsville Main Street Christmas Parade is one week after Columbia's and Larry Smith encourages everyone to get involved in both to fully... (click photo title to read more)

  28. Christmas decorations up on Main (Photo ID: 85979)
    Photographer Larry Smith sends congratulations to Columbia on the new downtown decorations along with this glimpse of the decorations added on Mai... (click photo title to read more)

  29. Larry and Robert at Ham Days (Photo ID: 85281)
    The annual Ham Days festival is taking place in Lebanon this weekend, and Larry Smith stopped to grab a selfie with Robert Flowers, "The Man Who ... (click photo title to read more)

  30. Andy Beshear guest on Larry Smith's morning news (Photo ID: 85149)
    Andy Beshear was a guest of Larry Joe Smith on his Big Dawg radio morning news show. Beshear told Larry, "I'll demonstrate who I'll be as your ... (click photo title to read more)

  31. Mike Watson and Larry Smith at Heistand House BBQ (Photo ID: 84867)
    Larry Smith writes, "at our annual BBQ & Bluegrass fundraiser for the historic Heistand House last weekend at the Taylor County Community Center,... (click photo title to read more)

  32. Down on Main Street (Photo ID: 84402)
    Larry Smith captured this timeless scene on Friday night in downtown Campbellsville.... (click photo title to read more)

  33. Andy Beshear gets warm welcome during Cville parade (Photo ID: 84323)
    Kentucky's Attorney General and candidate for governor Andy Beshear drew large crowds as he walked in the parade down Campbellsville's Main Stre... (click photo title to read more)

  34. Crosswalk replacement on Campbellsville Main Street (Photo ID: 83989)
    As we work to beautify our city the concrete crosswalks are being removed and are being replaced with asphalt, eventually the crosswalks will be p... (click photo title to read more)

  35. Bro. Caldwell promoting Plow Days for this weekend (Photo ID: 83457)
    Brother Michael Caldwell was a guest of Larry Smith on the Big Dawg radio this morning promoting Plow Days at Home place on Green River this comin... (click photo title to read more)

  36. Historic Spurlington Tunnel, from Taylor to Marion County (Photo ID: 82923)
    By Larry SmithHere's another incredible view of the Spurlington Tunnel. The historic train tunnel sits on the Taylor/Marion County... (click photo title to read more)

  37. Mayor Brenda Allen and Campbellsville guests in Columbia (Photo ID: 82895)
    Campbellsville Mayor Brenda Allen, left, her City Clerk and PRIDE coordinator Cary Noe and Larry Smith, newly appointed assistant PRIDE Coordinato... (click photo title to read more)

  38. Photo comment: Rats becoming visible at dump on Hwy E 80 (Photo ID: 82305)
    Larry Smith sent this photo and writes, "I noticed again what I believe to be an illegal dump on Hwy East 80 outside of Columbia yesterday when I... (click photo title to read more)

  39. Christmas 2018: Abby patiently waiting for Santa (Photo ID: 82071)
    Abigail Smith, the 7-year-old Campbellsville Elementary School student, is looking forward to Christmas this year. She also enjoys going down to t... (click photo title to read more)

  40. Christmas 2018: A new sign in the making (Photo ID: 82064)
    This is the new sign that will welcome travelers from the south into Campbellsville - without the Merry Christmas, that was just a timely message ... (click photo title to read more)

  41. Larry J. Smith at the mic (Photo ID: 81700)
    Larry Smith at this mic this weekend for The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio in Cambpellsville.... (click photo title to read more)

  42. Meadow Hill Inn remembered as building is lost (Photo ID: 81202)
    The Columbia building that burned yesterday is being fondly remembered for its popular restaurant, Meadow Hill Inn. In the background of this pict... (click photo title to read more)

  43. Dusk meets dawn - Main Street, Campbellsville - Larry Smith (Photo ID: 80679)
    Larry Smith send another of his now iconic Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, Main Street-looking-east series. It's challenging to know which is be... (click photo title to read more)

  44. Main Street Campbellsville, KY, A glistening mirror of Lights - Larry Smith (Photo ID: 80373)
    Larry Smith sends this with a notation, "Main Street, another view," this time with a stunning view from the middle of the street, when more rai... (click photo title to read more)

  45. Larry Smith: Good morning from Campbellsville, KY (Photo ID: 80358)
    Good Morning from Campbellsville, KY at 7:37amET, Tuesday morning August 21, 2018 "Down on Main Street." - from Larry J. Smith.... (click photo title to read more)

  46. Scenic Adair Co, KY: Cane Valley Mill Road in the rear view mirror (Photo ID: 80040)
    Fog was a factor early one week ago when this photo was taken on Cane Valley Mill Road, and the National Weather Service predicts it may affect ea... (click photo title to read more)

  47. New Taylor County Superintendent Jr. Higdon (Photo ID: 80031)
    Taylor County Schools will begin the 2018-19 school year next Wednesday, August 8, 2018. New Taylor County Superintendent Jr. Higdon, above, on t... (click photo title to read more)

  48. Terry Partin on the Big Dawg promoting Southern KY Outdoor Expo (Photo ID: 80019)
    It's always a pleasure to interview Terry Partin on the Big Dawg. He was our early morning interview this morning, just a few hours after all the... (click photo title to read more)

  49. Larry Smith: Andy Beshear/Jacqueline Coleman fundraiser - Campbellsville, KY (Photo ID: 79807)
    Larry Smith writes: "Ky Attorney General Andy Beshear is running for Governor of Kentucky. Beshear and his running mate candidate for Lt. Gov... (click photo title to read more)

  50. Larry Smith: Andy Beshear expected announce for KY Governor - 9 Jul 2018 (Photo ID: 79667)
    "Andy Beshear is expected to announce on Monday that he will run for Governor of Kentucky. Beshear told me in Campbellsville on July 4th to expec... (click photo title to read more)

  51. Balloon floating over Campbellsville's celebration (Photo ID: 79608)
    Reporting on the big 4th of July celebration in Campbellsville, Larry Smith says, "thousands of people were in town today for the parade. Every e... (click photo title to read more)

  52. Scenic Metcalfe Co., KY - Double Cola sign (Photo ID: 78291)
    Another landmark of a simpler time, the old building art on these general stores served as great advertising and it sold a lot of Double Co... (click photo title to read more)

  53. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY 1962 (Photo ID: 78255)
    A gorgeous scene of old cars and a street fair in Campbellsville, KY, with, what the late Dr. Steve Aaron liked to call a "Thermos Wheel," set u... (click photo title to read more)

  54. Travel with Larry Smith: Rock City barn, Hammondville, KY (Photo ID: 77763)
    Highway 31W.This would be in Hammondville in LaRue County, KY. Quick: Can you name the seven states which can be seen from the Lookout at Rock Cit... (click photo title to read more)

  55. Larry Smith: Sun 18 Mar 2018 - Peaceful as the Jordan - IV (Photo ID: 77753)
    Downstream, the Green River's mood is calm, almost as peaceful and comforting as, and is evocative of, the River Jordan in the Bible. - EW... (click photo title to read more)

  56. Larry Smith: Sun 18 Mar 2018 - Green River Lake/Spillway - III (Photo ID: 77751)
    Just yards west of the control tower. Unbelievable power, as water comes shooting into the spillway. - LARRY SMITH. ... (click photo title to read more)

  57. Larry Smith: Sun 18 Mar 2018 - Green River Lake/Spillway - II (Photo ID: 77750)
    Just yards west of the control tower, the stream swung to a violent and dangerous mood, though inspiring for it's white water beauty. Can't reme... (click photo title to read more)

  58. Larry Smith: Sun 18 Mar 2018 - Green River Lake, Green River - I (Photo ID: 77749)
    The control tower at Green River Lake, now 50 years old, stands over a Green River Lake which was calm and peaceful on Sunday afternoon, when this... (click photo title to read more)

  59. Larry Smith - Down on Main Street 6:40amET (Photo ID: 77552)
    Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, 99.9FM, shares this photo was his domain at 101 E Main Street, far left seen at 5:40amCT/6:40a... (click photo title to read more)

  60. Larry Smith: Floodgates open at Wolf Creek Dam 23 Feb 2018 (Photo ID: 77353)
    "Heard about this while at Malachi's in Russell Springs. Everybody was talking about it. It was more than worth the trip to see the white waters... (click photo title to read more)

  61. Larry Smith: Firefighters battle Tuesday night Burger King fire (Photo ID: 76439)
    A fire at Burger King in Campbellsville started in the kitchen area and spread to the attic last night, Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Abov... (click photo title to read more)

  62. Larry Smith favorite old photo: N Main, Greensburg, KY 1950s (Photo ID: 75843)
    The Greensburg Baptist Church in the 1950's was a beautiful edifice, and one that is equally handsome today, on a much larger scale. Wish we coul... (click photo title to read more)

  63. Our historic downtown, N side 100 Block East Main St. - Campbellsville, KY (Photo ID: 75831)
    Larry Smith, General Manager of the Big Dawg Radio Station, FM 99.9, took this photo at 4pmET, Tuesday Nov 14, 2017, captioning it "Our Historic ... (click photo title to read more)

  64. Armistice Day Parade, Campbellsville, KY, snowy 11 Nov 1939 (Photo ID: 75764)
    What is today's Veteran's Day was known as Armistice Day when this photo was taken exactly 78 years ago today, on a snowy November 11, 1939 - a... (click photo title to read more)

  65. Campbellsville, KY Bicentennial Time Capsule (Photo ID: 75363)
    Our committee buried the time capsule with many items that were placed inside by students, residents, police and elected individuals including a l... (click photo title to read more)

  66. Larry Smith: Pam Tillis singing before huge crowd in Columbia (Photo ID: 75200)
    90's superstar Pam Tillis performing before a huge crowd on the Square at Downtown Days, Sat 14 Oct 2017. - Photo by Larry Smith, General... (click photo title to read more)

  67. New Banners Honor more past Taylor County Leaders (Photo ID: 75068)
    I'm a member of the Campbellsville bicentennial Committee and we are paying tribute to past community leaders by placing them on banners on The B... (click photo title to read more)

  68. Remember when Campbellsville had a Jerry's Drive-In? (Photo ID: 75051)
    Larry Smith found this photo from the 50's, judging by the cars in the photo, of the Jerry's Restaurant on Broadway in Campbellsville, KY. ... (click photo title to read more)

  69. Good morning from Campbellsville - Larry Smith (Photo ID: 74841)
    At 7:10amET, the Eastern sky was promising a glorious day in Campbellsville, KY. - Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9... (click photo title to read more)

  70. Scene of single vehicle crash on Bull Run Road (Photo ID: 74769)
    Bull Run Road at Dwight Curry Road remained impassable this morning at 7:40amCT, Sunday morning September 17, 2017, as a result of a single vehicl... (click photo title to read more)

  71. Foggy Friday puts tower into clouds - Columbia, KY (Photo ID: 74734)
    The weather forecast calls for the fog to burn off by 9amCT, this morning. But at 7:53amCT, the cell phone tower off Gaston Avenue still had the l... (click photo title to read more)

  72. Bicentennial Committee recognizes CJE Eddie Rogers (Photo ID: 73995)
    Larry Smith member of the Campbellsville Bicentennial Committee presents Taylor County Judge Executive Eddie Rogers and the Taylor Fiscal Court a ... (click photo title to read more)

  73. Former Taylor County Elementary School - Demolition 28 Jul 2017 (Photo ID: 73954)
    See next earlier the photo by Larry Smith: Taylor County Elementary Sch... (click photo title to read more)

  74. Taylor County Elementary School demolition - 25 Jul 2017 (Photo ID: 73908)
    This FDR era building was a part of "the New Deal" and today is being demolished after the new Taylor County Intermediate School was constructed... (click photo title to read more)

  75. Larry Smith: Brightening Big Dawg studios (Photo ID: 73855)
    The Big Dawg got a facial today, our canopy receive some much needed maintenance. Woody's Restoration, Russell Springs constructed and installed ... (click photo title to read more)

  76. Sunrise in Campbellsville, KY by Larry Smith - 21 Jul 2017 (Photo ID: 73838)
    Larry Smith captured this All-American scene from the sidewalk in front of the Big Dawg, FM 99.9 studios, looking east toward the rising sun, 21 J... (click photo title to read more)

  77. Park Rangers assist in search for missing 18-year-old (Photo ID: 73771)
    Park Rangers assist in the search for a missing 18-year-old man on Green River Lake, not far from the Lone Valley Ramp. - Larry Smith ... (click photo title to read more)

  78. Main Street Pride, Campbellsville, KY - an old new home for H&W (Photo ID: 73738)
    Main Street pride, Campbellsville, KY: Another old building being brought back to life on Main Street in Campbellsville, is the former Sapp's Ant... (click photo title to read more)

  79. Roy Warner, on WAVE, 92.7 with Larry Smith 10 years ago (Photo ID: 73644)
    Roy Wariner, 2006 at the Wave Roy was on my show several times before he got ill. He taught many people to play the guitar. - LARRY SMI... (click photo title to read more)

  80. Larry Smith: Balloon Glow, Campbellsville 4th of July (Photo ID: 73528)
    Balloon Glow at Campbellsville High School at dusk, July 3, 2017. What an inspiring sight. Today, July 4, 2017, will be huge, with events starting... (click photo title to read more)

  81. Cville Bicentennial signs honor great Taylor County leaders (Photo ID: 73465)
    WVLC General Manager Larry Smith is on the lift platform as Kenny Childers is hanging the Bicentennial banners on The Big Dawg radio station feat... (click photo title to read more)

  82. Larry Smith: Lookout from GRL Visitors Center, Taylor Co. KY (Photo ID: 73395)
    The lookout at the Visitors Center at Green River Lake provided beautiful clear views, with or without the aid of binocolars at the overlook. - L... (click photo title to read more)

  83. Larry Smith: Sun 25 Jun 2017 on Green River Lake (Photo ID: 73391)
    Perfect weather for a lazy afternoon on Green River Lake in Taylor County, KY. - LARRY SMITH, General Manager, The Big Dawg, 99.9 FM. ... (click photo title to read more)

  84. Local inventor Larry Smith illustrate his The Real Coffee Cup Amplifier (Photo ID: 73371)
    Larry Smith, who maintains a collection of radio artifacts, demonstrated a working model of his coffee cup telephone amplifier. This was live stre... (click photo title to read more)

  85. Great Tradition: Adair County Fair, poster from 45 years ago (Photo ID: 73364)
    Larry Smith, FM 99.9 The Big Dawg general manager & South Central Kentucky historian and archivist, found this poster from the 1972 Adair County F... (click photo title to read more)

  86. Fire closes Columbia Burger King temporarily Fri 2 Jun 2017 (Photo ID: 73009)
    Larry Smith, FM 99.9 The Big Dawg, alerted us this morning that the Columbia Fire Department was called out to Burger King and the business was, ... (click photo title to read more)

  87. Larry Smith: Impressive bells from yesteryear (Photo ID: 73007)
    Driving thru the area to our transmitter site I've noticed the bells from yesteryear, I stopped by and gave the gentleman my business card and as... (click photo title to read more)

  88. Taylor CJE Eddie Rogers addresses citizens via The Big Dawg (Photo ID: 72872)
    Taylor County Judge Executive Eddie Rogers was interviewed on the Big Dawg, FM 99.9 FM this morning to bring citizens up to date on the water cris... (click photo title to read more)

  89. Larry Smith: Buckhorn Creek overflows West Main Street Bridge (Photo ID: 72855)
    Heavy rains created flash flooding as predicted by the National Weather Service tonight. Buckhorn Creek packed a powerful punch, and created this ... (click photo title to read more)

  90. Larry Smith: Campbellsville/Taylor Co. Symbolic National Cemetery (Photo ID: 72842)
    Taylor County Clerk Mark Carney and Mrs Betty Jane Gorin Smith with bicentennial committee in background, and flags representing a symbolic Campbe... (click photo title to read more)

  91. Larry Smith finds noted Adair Co., KY potter Donnie Perry (Photo ID: 72773)
    Donnie Perry, a very gifted potter from Sparksville, Adair County, KY, was demonstrating his remarkable skill at Greensburg's "Art in the Alley,... (click photo title to read more)

  92. Cumberland River Bridge, above Cumberland Falls (Photo ID: 72671)
    The bridge joins the counties of Whitley and McCreary Counties just up above the world famous Cumberland Falls. The Falls sits just inside Whitley... (click photo title to read more)

  93. Main Street at Dawn, Looking East - Larry Smith (Photo ID: 72580)
    A beautiful day is dawning in Campbellsville, KY, as documented in this photo of Main Street, looking east from it's intersection with Columbia Av... (click photo title to read more)

  94. Scenic Russell Co., KY: Larry Smith photo of Wolf Creek Dam (Photo ID: 72551)
    Photo from Lookout overlooking Wolf Creek Dam, Jamestown, Russell County, KY. - LARRY SMITH... (click photo title to read more)

  95. Larry Smith: Mr. Reed stops by in Campbellsville, KY (Photo ID: 72482)
    Alan Reed stops in Campbellsville for a few minutes to say hey. - LARRY SMITH. Photo Wed 3 May 2017. ... (click photo title to read more)

  96. Larry Smith: Old Boxhouse General Store, Fairplay, KY (Photo ID: 72256)
    Larry Smith writes "Old store at Fairplay. I took the picture. Jane Simply cleaned it up." ... (click photo title to read more)

  97. Blue window awning at Big Dawg Studio ripped off (Photo ID: 72238)
    The storm ripped a blue window awning from the studio of WVLC, FM 99.9, The Big Dawg, Tuesday evening, April 18, 2017. It caused even heavier dam... (click photo title to read more)

  98. Storm - possibly straight line winds, hit Taylor school (Photo ID: 72235)
    The storm over Taylor County schools on East Broadway. A storm hit Campbellsville Tuesday evening, April 18, 2017, causing heavy damage to the roo... (click photo title to read more)

  99. Larry Smith: Downtown Main Street, at 5:05pmCT/6:05pmET (Photo ID: 72218)
    Downtown Campbellsville, the corner of Columbia Avenue and Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Our city is celebrating its 200th year. - LARRY SMITH,... (click photo title to read more)

  100. Federal Hill: My Old Kentucky Home, Bardstown, KY (Photo ID: 72150)
    My Old Kentucky Home State Park, 501 E Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY, Phone 502-348-3502 will open "The Race is On" exhibit on the traditions... (click photo title to read more)

 Most recent STORIES matching your search for 'Larry Smith'...
  1. John Bam Carney Memorial Highway in Campbellsville (Story ID: 127602)
    By Larry Smith Local and state officials gathered on Friday, June 2, 2023, for the dedication of the Rep. John "Bam" Carney Memorial... (click title to read more)

  2. Adair woman dead after sign hits vehicle (Story ID: 125783)
    By Larry Smith, 99.9 the Big Dawg An Adair County woman is dead and two others injured after a Denny's restaurant sign crushed a ca... (click title to read more)

  3. Campbellsville Christmas Parade a big success (Story ID: 125117)
    Saturday's Christmas Parade in downtown Campbellsville was host to an hour of floats, music, characters and classic cars, and organizer Larry Smith s... (click title to read more)

  4. Campbellsville Parade is Saturday (Story ID: 125033)
    From Larry Smith Our Campbellsville Christmas Parade will take place at 6pmET this Saturday, December 3, 2022, and I would like to i... (click title to read more)

  5. Injury accident involves two Columbia vehicles (Story ID: 124139)
    From Larry Smith, 99.9 the Big Dawg On September 25, 2022 Deputy Josh Patrick of the Taylor County Sheriff's department responded to... (click title to read more)

  6. Senator Max Wise is the first Lt Governor candidate selected (Story ID: 124088)
    By Larry Smith, manager, 99.9 the Big Dawg Kentucky's 16th District Senator Max Wise of Campbellsville has been chosen as the runn... (click title to read more)

  7. Sad word of tragic death of Tom McClendon (Story ID: 122035)
    From Larry Smith, 99.9 the Big Dawg Both Russell and Taylor Counties are in mourning at the tragic loss of Tom McClendon, 63, a frie... (click title to read more)

  8. Tornado struck Saloma community at 3:30 Saturday morning (Story ID: 120210)
    By Taylor County Emergency Management Director, Ronnie Dooley Shared by Larry Smith, General Manager, 99.9 The Big Dawg ... (click title to read more)

  9. Taylor County needs your prayers (Story ID: 120199)
    Larry Smith, General Manager of the Big Dawg radio in Campbellsville, is sharing pictures and reports from emergency management service members who be... (click title to read more)

  10. Campbellsville Christmas Parade 2021 (Story ID: 120129)
    Campbellsville's Christmas Parade took place Saturday night, December 4, as part of the Christmas in Campbellsville Celebration, and event organizer ... (click title to read more)

  11. Sad word of passing of Rep. John "Bam" Carney (Story ID: 117673)
    Kentucky House Majority Floor Leader John "Bam" Carney passed away this morning, July 17, 2021, according to Larry Smith, Big Dawg radio. ... (click title to read more)

  12. Accident reported at Tebbs Bend Road and Hwy 55 (Story ID: 117520)
    Caution is advised on this Wednesday, July 7, 2021 morning drive as an accident has closed one lane of Hwy 55 N at the Tebb's Bend Road turn between C... (click title to read more)

  13. Holiday celebrations begin Friday evening (Story ID: 117454)
    Independence Day celebrations are going on in our region starting Friday night, July 2, 2021 and continuing through Sunday evening, July 4, 2021. We h... (click title to read more)

  14. Cumberland Parkway closed between Adair/Russell (Story ID: 115087)
    By Larry Smith, Big Dawg radio 6:30amCT -- The Cumberland Parkway is closed to both directions between Adair and Russell Counties an... (click title to read more)

  15. Two car injury accident Saturday morning in Black Gnat (Story ID: 114703)
    By Larry Smith, 99.9 The Big Dawg radio A Summersville woman and her passengers were injured after a two car crash Saturday morning,... (click title to read more)

  16. Letter: Is the old Toll Gate House still standing? (Story ID: 113675)
    Larry Mansfield writes: On 07-26-2013 you published a photo by Larry Smith of a sign at the Toll Gate House at 327 Tebbs Ben... (click title to read more)

  17. Greensburg to vote on wet/dry option in this election (Story ID: 113048)
    From Larry Smith, Big Dawg Radio Residents of the city of Greensburg, KY will have this question on their ballots in the upcoming No... (click title to read more)

  18. Two vehicle accident sends one to UofL from Taylor County (Story ID: 112859)
    From Larry Smith, Big DAWG Radio The Taylor County Sheriffs Office investigated a two vehicle collision that occurred on New Columbi... (click title to read more)

  19. Drowning victim found at 385 Old Greensburg Road (Story ID: 112794)
    From Larry Smith, Big Dawg RadioThursday, September 17, 2020 - Campbellsville Fire Rescue was dispatched to a report of a possible drow... (click title to read more)

  20. Taylor County Voting Options for the 2020 General Election (Story ID: 112677)
    Larry Smith sends the following information for Taylor County voters from Mark Carney, Taylor County Clerk Voters in Taylor County w... (click title to read more)

  21. Columbian injured in Speck Ridge motorcycle accident (Story ID: 111817)
    By Larry Smith, general manager, Big Dawg An Adair County Man was injured early today in a motorcycle accident. Taylor County Sherif... (click title to read more)

  22. Free COVID-19 testing at TCHS today (Story ID: 111431)
    By Larry Smith, GM, Big Dawg Radio Free COVID-19 testing is being done today at the new Taylor County High School past Walmart on Hw... (click title to read more)

  23. Letter: Larry Smith's Downtown photo (Story ID: 111056)
    Wayne Baxter writes: I believe the Robert Redford movie advertised is "The Natural" which came out in 1984. It appears to ... (click title to read more)

  24. Letter: Larry Smith Rialto photo (Story ID: 110806)
    Comments re: Favorite Old Photo: The Rialto By Jim... (click title to read more)

  25. Letter: The Rigney Building (Story ID: 110724)
    Comments re: Rigney's building getting window coverings by City... (click title to read more)

  26. Homeplace on Green River hires Tiffany Kessler (Story ID: 110667)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager, 99.9 The Big Dawg Adair County's Tiffany Kessler has been selected by the Homeplace on Green River... (click title to read more)

  27. Fair and July 4th celebration in Campbellsville cancelled (Story ID: 110480)
    By Larry Smith, Big Dawg radio The Taylor County Fair, normally a June event, and Campbellsville's Fourth of July celebration, the ... (click title to read more)

  28. Video: 300 Springs at Lemons Bend (Story ID: 110425)
    ... (click title to read more)

  29. Letter: Larry Smith Green River boat ride (Story ID: 110409)
    George Rice writes: Seeing the picture of Larry Smith's boat ride makes me envious. I loved that River. --George... (click title to read more)

  30. Reply to Larry Smith's Green River picture (Story ID: 110354)
    Comments re: Big Rock at Green River By George Rice... (click title to read more)

  31. Big Rock at Green River near the Taylor/Green County line (Story ID: 110352)
    By Larry Smith I took a Saturday morning boat ride up the Green River. I've always been fascinated with the river and how our count... (click title to read more)

  32. Green Co. Schools announce graduation plans (Story ID: 110333)
    Larry Smith sends word that this year Green County Class Night will be held at the historic Skyline Drive In Theatre in Summersville. Green... (click title to read more)

  33. Letter: Larry Smith Photo (Story ID: 110282)
    Joe Hare writes: Great group of photos. I see what appears to be a cable in the photo of the boat on the river, also the two peo... (click title to read more)

  34. School closed in Adair, also Russell, Casey, Cumberland (Story ID: 109197)
    5:08amCT - Superintendent Pamela Stephens shared a call to all students, faculty, staff and media that Adair County Schools are closed today, and to s... (click title to read more)

  35. Taylor School District closes for rest of the week (Story ID: 108806)
    By Larry Smith, 99.9 The Big Dawg The Taylor County School District announced it will close for rest of the week - Wednesday, Februa... (click title to read more)

  36. Letter: Closing of Taylor County Schools (Story ID: 108703)
    Charles Marshburn writes: What is the nature of the "sickness" that has caused Taylor County Schools to be closed? Should Adai... (click title to read more)

  37. John 'Bam' Carney's family shares positive news (Story ID: 108564)
    Larry Smith, 99.9 The Big Dawg, sends this update from Kentucky House Majority Floor Leader John "Bam" Carney's family: "The su... (click title to read more)

  38. Rep. Bam Carney showing signs of improvement (Story ID: 108536)
    Larry Smith, 99.9 The Big Dawg, sends this update from the Carney family. Kentucky House Majority Floor Leader John "Bam" Carney... (click title to read more)

  39. Prayers continuing for Rep. John Bam Carney (Story ID: 108400)
    Larry Smith shares these words from Saturday night from Mark Carney about his brother Rep. John Bam Carney who was hospitalized over two weeks ago.... (click title to read more)

  40. Sad word of the passing of Anne Fraim, Campbellsville (Story ID: 108193)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager 99.9 The Big Dawg Anne Fraim, a Campbellsville icon, has died. Ann spent most of her lif... (click title to read more)

  41. Mike Wilson, 70, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2019) (Story ID: 108109)
    A life-long broadcaster, Mike Wilson's love of radio was exceeded only by his love of the communities he served in South Central Kentucky, especia... (click title to read more)

  42. Letter: Remembering Hunter Durham (Story ID: 106610)
    Larry Smith writes: "Our hearts are sad today after hearing the passing of my good friend Hunter Durham. Always loved his stories, hi... (click title to read more)

  43. Candidate Beshear states mission at Taylor Middle School (Story ID: 106437)
    By Larry Smith 2019 gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General Andy Beshear walked to the tune of clapping hands and screaming sup... (click title to read more)

  44. Accident on Hwy 55 claims Adair Co resident (Story ID: 104572)
    From Larry Smith, GM, The Big Dawg Radio Taylor County Coroner Daniel Cook has released the name, and family has been notified, of t... (click title to read more)

  45. Heavy rains caused a one-vehicle accident in Taylor County (Story ID: 104553)
    From Larry Smith, General Manager, the Big Dawg radio Sgt. Dickens of the Taylor County Sheriff's Department investigated a singl... (click title to read more)

  46. TCSO identifies deceased as Tom Curry (Story ID: 103878)
    The following police report from the Taylor County Sheriff's Office comes via Larry Smith, general manager of the Big Dawg radio. O... (click title to read more)

  47. Welcome signs to be at every major highway entrance (Story ID: 103124)
    By John Overby, editor Central Kentucky News Journal The City of Campbellsville is beginning a phase of "re-branding," accord... (click title to read more)

  48. School closure in Campbellsville - city schools out for flu (Story ID: 102437)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 Campbellsville Independent Schools have closed school for the rest of the we... (click title to read more)

  49. KSP investigating murder/suicide in Green Co. (Story ID: 102065)
    By Larry Smith General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio Kentucky State Police, Post 15 in Columbia, is on the scene ... (click title to read more)

  50. Adair schools will be closed on Thursday, 31 Jan 2019 (Story ID: 102046)
    There will be no school in Adair County tomorrow, Thursday, January 31, 2019, according to an announcement by David Jones, Director of Transportation.... (click title to read more)

  51. School schedules for Wed 30 Jan 2019: Adair and surrounding all closed (Story ID: 102022)
    5amCT Update: School has now been called off in Adair County and Metcalfe County as well as those listed below as known last evening. Add to the li... (click title to read more)

  52. Schools closed in several counties due to weather predictions (Story ID: 101913)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio We are receiving word of school closings today in several counties beca... (click title to read more)

  53. Green and Taylor schools on one hour delay Tues, 22 Jan 2019 (Story ID: 101860)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio County schools in Green and Taylor will operate on a one-hour delay tom... (click title to read more)

  54. Taylor Fire Department called out to Knifley Road (Story ID: 101811)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio The Taylor County Fire Department responded to a 911 call at 2:28pmET o... (click title to read more)

  55. Murder, Green County, KY - Richard Gregory beaten to death (Story ID: 101547)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio A Green County man died after being attacked by his stepson with a hamm... (click title to read more)

  56. Guilty plea entered by Greensburg Attorney Danny Butler (Story ID: 101086)
    From Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - A Campbellsville, KY, man pleaded guilty before ... (click title to read more)

  57. Adair schools on regular schedule; Casey, Russell, Taylor out (Story ID: 101012)
    Adair County Schools are on regular schedule today according to David Jones, Adair County School District Director of Transportation. He said that Rus... (click title to read more)

  58. Taylor County wreck leaves Hardin County woman dead (Story ID: 100991)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio A Vine Grove woman died late Monday afternoon after riding passenger in... (click title to read more)

  59. Police report gives details of fatal crash on Hwy 55 Tuesday (Story ID: 100887)
    The following Campbellsville Police report from Larry Smith, general manager of the Big Dawg radio, gives the details of the fatal crash on Hwy 55 ... (click title to read more)

  60. One killed, a child hangs onto life, after Tuesday Hwy 55 crash (Story ID: 100877)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio Taylor County Coroner Daniel Cook released the name of the young man wh... (click title to read more)

  61. Joel Yarberry, Columbia, injured in 4-vehicle accident (Story ID: 100832)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio Taylor County Sheriffs Department investigated a 4-vehicle accident on ... (click title to read more)

  62. Boil Water Advisory lifted in City of Campbellsville (Story ID: 100751)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted in the City of Campbellsville. ... (click title to read more)

  63. Boil Water Advisory in force for entire city of Campbellsville (Story ID: 100714)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio The entire city of Campbellsville, KY is under a Boil Water Advisory as... (click title to read more)

  64. Vietnam Wall in Taylor County today only, 11 Nov 2018 (Story ID: 100579)
    By Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio The Kentucky version of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is on displ... (click title to read more)

  65. Campbellsville Trick or Treating moved to Tuesday 30 Oct 2018 (Story ID: 100334)
    Campbellsville Mayor Tony Young has announced that Trick or Treat hours in the city will be moved to Tuesday, October 30, 2018 instead of Wednesday du... (click title to read more)

  66. Sad word of the passing of former State Rep. Russ Mobley (Story ID: 100301)
    We are sad to report the passing of former State Representative Russ Mobley, who died yesterday after a long illness, according to Big Dawg GM Larry S... (click title to read more)

  67. Letter: Great photo by Larry Smith (Story ID: 100160)
    Anna Huff writes: Great Photo of Main St Larry. --Anna Huff ... (click title to read more)

  68. It's a festival weekend in counties all around (Story ID: 99917)
    By Larry Smith, Gen. Mgr. The Big Dawg, 99.9FM Radio This is a huge festival weekend in south central Kentucky - Knifley, Springfiel... (click title to read more)

  69. Pregnant Campbellsville teen dies in Lincoln County, KY accident (Story ID: 99889)
    By Larry Smith, Gen. Mgr. The Big Dawg, 99.9FM Radio A pregnant 18-year-old Campbellsville woman died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in ... (click title to read more)

  70. CFR responds to commercial fire at Sonic of Campbellsville (Story ID: 99870)
    By Larry Smith, Gen. Mgr. The Big Dawg, 99.9FM Radio At 6:55ET on Monday, October 1, 2018, Campbellsville Fire-Rescue responded to a... (click title to read more)

  71. CFR responds to small house fire (Story ID: 99847)
    By Larry Smith, Gen. Mgr. The Big Dawg, 99.9FM Radio At 11:15amET on Monday, October 1, 2018, Campbellsville Fire Rescue responded t... (click title to read more)

  72. Body of Green River Lake drowning victim recovered, identified (Story ID: 99376)
    John Switzer was sole occupant of "boat going in circles without a driver." An Autopsy will be performed in Louisville by the State Medical Exami... (click title to read more)

  73. Larry Smith: Search underway to recover drowning victim in GRL (Story ID: 99367)
    Recovery efforts a joint operation of KY Department of Fish & Wildlife and Campbellsville-Taylor County EMS. No details available yet on the name o... (click title to read more)

  74. David Williams: Larry Smith Main Street like Van Gogh painting (Story ID: 99126)
    David Williams writes: Reminds me of a Van Gogh painting. - David Williams ... (click title to read more)

  75. Rain is a risk factor in this morning's commute - Drive carefully (Story ID: 99037)
    By Ed Waggener High & Dry at CM Central From the sound of rain pounding Adair County rooftops this morning. heavy rain ... (click title to read more)

  76. Fog is a factor this morning: Larry Smith 10th Fog of August (Story ID: 98978)
    By Larry Smith, Gen Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio Fog is a factor this morning. From my vantage point at 101 N Main, I can se... (click title to read more)

  77. Sycamore Springs: Taught August fogs predicted February snows (Story ID: 98965)
    About: Fog a factor today - Larry Smith Fog Log predicts Snow Days ... (click title to read more)

  78. Logging accident in Green Co., takes life of Campbellsville man (Story ID: 98962)
    Location of accident is about 12 north of Historic Courthouse, Columbia, KY in the Ebenezer Community of Green County, KY. A local visita... (click title to read more)

  79. Head-on collision in Taylor County claims two lives (Story ID: 98959)
    One driver pronounced dead at the scene. Second dies after being transported to Taylor Regional Hospital. Passenger airlifted to UL Hospital in Lou... (click title to read more)

  80. Fog a factor today - Larry Smith Fog Log predicts Snow Days (Story ID: 98957)
    Already nine foggy mornings, a call to Larry Smith, FM 99.9 The Big Dawg Radio, confirms. That means nine Snow Days in coming 2018-19 Winter. Good ... (click title to read more)

  81. Law Enforcement including Adair County in search for fugitive (Story ID: 98849)
    Northern Adair County, home of Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, now a focus of the search, Larry Smith reportsNext earlier article... (click title to read more)

  82. Kentucky Color - GWSU Research Project: Fogs-in-August (Story ID: 98802)
    A Bold Proposal for addition to Columbia Calendar of Fairs & Festivals: A gathering of Fog Watchers on the First Day of August, to get the only rea... (click title to read more)

  83. Fall from Wolf Creek Dam leaves teen critical (Story ID: 98060)
    From Larry Smith, The Big Dawg General Manager, 99.9 FM Radio A 17-year-old male has fallen from the guardrail viewing area just sou... (click title to read more)

  84. Saturday night accident results from Taylor to Adair PD chase (Story ID: 98056)
    Driver of car involved in the Saturday night, June 23, 2018 chase which ended in a crash with ACSO cruiser on Edmonton Road arrested, taken to Tayl... (click title to read more)

  85. Single vehicle accident takes life of ACHS senior, Alaina Adams (Story ID: 97408)
    Related Story - Adair Co. Schools: Great sadness at passing of Alaina Adams... (click title to read more)

  86. Church St. shooting victim, Donte Sangster, 28, dies 11 Apr 2018 (Story ID: 96686)
    The case remains under investigation by CPD Sgt Jr Murphy.Earlier articles in this story: - ... (click title to read more)

  87. Columbia Police Department releases name of shooting victim (Story ID: 96441)
    Donte Sangster, 28, shot in the neck and flown to UofL Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. Michael Ed Dial is with police and is co... (click title to read more)

  88. Shooting incident on Church Street updated by Larry Smith (Story ID: 96440)
    Victim, not yet named, is in hospital at this time. No charges have been filed. Victim allegedly came to Columbia home, threatened occupant, who, i... (click title to read more)

  89. NO School in Adair County today - Thu March 22, 2018 (Story ID: 96320)
    Click on headline for complete latest Go or No Go posts. Schedule changes UPDATED 5:53amCT, Thu 22 Mar 2018: Now posted, newest first: Clinton, Tay... (click title to read more)

  90. Go or NO GO, Delays, Schedule Changes - Wed March 21, 2018 (Story ID: 96302)
    UPDATED!!! 6:07amCT. Many more listings since original posting. Adair County Schools are closed. Most area schools are closed toda... (click title to read more)

  91. Larry Smith: Lake, Green River mood swings Sun 18 Mar 2018 (Story ID: 96272)
    A Sunday outing on Green River Lake and the beautiful Green RiverClick on headline for introduction with photos By Ed ... (click title to read more)

  92. Go or NO GO, Delays, Schedule Changes - Wed 14 Mar 2018 (Story ID: 96191)
    Compiled by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com & Larry Smith, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 David Jones, Adair County School District Directo... (click title to read more)

  93. Schools, Go or No Go, Delays (Story ID: 95626)
    David Jones, Director of Student Transportation for the Adair County School District, announced at 4:37amCT that busses will run on a ONE HOUR DELA... (click title to read more)

  94. Russell County SO arrests three on drug trafficking charges (Story ID: 95560)
    All three suspects are from out-of-Russell County - One from Columbia, one from Middleburg, one from Harrodsburg. All three lodged in Russell Count... (click title to read more)

  95. FLU: Taylor School District cancels school Thu-Fri, 8-9 Feb 2018 (Story ID: 95559)
    Students are to complete Cyber Lessons 7 & 8Click on headline for complete story By Larry Smith, FM 99.9 The Big Dawg... (click title to read more)

  96. GO or NO GO - For Wed 17 Jan 2018 (Story ID: 95116)
    By Larry Smith, The Big Dawg 99.9 FM; and Ed, Linda & Pen Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com AREA SCHOOLS ... (click title to read more)

  97. GO or NO GO - For Tue 16 Jan 2018 (Story ID: 95074)
    By Larry Smith, The Big Dawg 99.9 FM; and Ed, Linda & Pen Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com Most public schools in the area have alread... (click title to read more)

  98. Go or No Go: Tue 16 Jan 2018 - Taylor County School District (Story ID: 95069)
    Taylor County, KY School District will observe Cyber Snow Day, Larry Smith reports. By Larry Smith, the Big Dawg 99.9FM... (click title to read more)

  99. GO or NO GO: Flu and Weather Related (Story ID: 95000)
    Most public schools in the CM 7 County area are CLOSED Today. See CM EVENTS... (click title to read more)

  100. GO or NO GO: Flu related closures (Story ID: 94974)
    By Larry Smith, FM 99.9 The Big Dawg There will be no school in the Taylor County School District on Thursday, January 11, and Frida... (click title to read more)




 

































 
 
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