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     Five-Year-Old Girl Killed In Lincoln County AccidentA five-year-old girl was killed Wednesday morning in a crash in Lincoln County.The accident happened at about 8 a.m. on US 127 at KY 2141, between Hustonville and Junction City. Police at the scene say it appears that the girl's mother pulled out in front of an SUV that slammed into their vehicle.Both the girl and the mother were taken to a local hospital, where the girl was pronounced dead. Officials say the mother suffered facial injuries. So far, police have not released the identities of the victims, and there is no word on the condition of the driver of the SUV.
     Wynonna Judd To Sing At Equestrian Games Opening CeremoniesWynonna Judd will welcome the world to Kentucky with a special performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.The 2010 Games will feature world championship competitions in eight equestrian sports at the Kentucky Horse Park from Sept.25 - Oct. 10. The Games will be the largest sporting event in America this year and are renowned to be the world's most prestigious equestrian competition.On the evening of Sept. 25, Judd will perform "My Old Kentucky Home" during the pinnacle moment of the Opening Ceremonies."I could not be more thrilled to have the opportunity to return home to my roots. Kentucky holds such a sacred place in my heart and to have this honor to share the home I so dearly love with my friends and family brings me great joy," Judd said.A native Kentuckian, Judd will bring a local flavor to an international audience."Wynonna Judd represents what is best about Kentucky and our musical heritage," Governor Steve Beshear said. "I am so proud that she will be honoring our Commonwealth by lending her voice to our state song."Judd will be a major highlight in an Opening Ceremonies program featuring more than 200 horses, a symphony orchestra and chorale."This song, with this artist, in a stadium of 30,000 spectators, is going create a magical moment for everyone, regardless of their home state or country," said Dr. Everett McCorvey, whose company, Global Creative Connection, is producing the ceremonies. "Wynonna represents but one of many different genres to be showcased in our ceremonies, and we are so honored to have her."Additional entertainment acts for Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be announced throughout the spring. Tickets for Opening Ceremonies, as well as the competition events of the 2010 Games, are on sale now at www.alltechfeigames.com/tickets . Tickets for Opening Ceremonies range from $120 to $150.
     Williamsburg Police Bust Drug SaleWilliamsburg police arrested two men after a drug sale involving counterfeit money across from a city school.Police say they recieved information on March 8 about a possible drug transaction taking place in the parking lot of the Quick Shop, across from the school. When officers arrived, they determined a drug sale had taken place and recovered pills believed to be hydrocodone. Police say they also found four counterfiet $100 bills.Police arrested Wesley Croley, 22, of Williamsburg and charged him with criminal possession of a forged instrument and public intoxication. They also arrested Carl Petrey, 20, of Williamsburg. He was charged wirh possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication. A third man, Shaun Croley, 20, of Williamsburg was arrested and charged with public intoxication.Police continue to investigate, along with the U.S. Secret Service.
     

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