People of Note - Odell Martin

Without a doubt one of Todd County's greatest musicians Odell was born in Allegre. His mother helped him get started playing guitar. Martin was playing at the Grand Ole Opry by the time he was seventeen and spent the next 30 years playing with the best in country music.

Odell Martin in 1968.

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Odell on banjo with Donna Fargo in 1982.

A memorial celebration is held in honor of Odell Martin each July at the Martin Homeplace in Allegre.

Lady Rebels celebrate district championship

Todd Central Lady Rebel softball wins 13th district championship 10-4 over Logan County on May 20th.

Christian County animal shelter receiving overflow of animals from soldiers deploying to Iraq. Shelter staff say many are coming from Elkton and Todd County. (link to article and video from News Channel 5 in Nashville)

WKU fans welcome home the Hilltoppers

Hundreds of WKU Hilltoppers fans welcomed home the Tops following their NCAA Sweet Sixteen matchup with #1 seed UCLA. Three former Todd Central players have played for the Hilltoppers, Mike Wells 2001-2004, Greg Glass 1993-1995 and Gary Carver 1981-1984.

Former Todd Countian Amy Bingham leaving WBKO

Former Todd County resident and Todd Central graduate Amy Bingham is leaving WBKO television in Bowling Green after working there as a news anchor and other positions for 15 years. Amy will now be working for Western Kentucky University as the coordinator of broadcast services. Amy is married to Kentucky State Representative Jim DeCesare.


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Congratulations Todd County WKU alumni and fans

The Hilltoppers were the talk of the sports world across the nation today after Lyon County's Ty Rogers sank a 3 point shot with time expiring to give WKU a 101-99 win over Drake in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

WBKO Reports that Todd County Sheriff files lawsuit

Bowling Green's WBKO TV reported Thursday night that Todd County Sheriff Billy Stokes has filed a lawsuit against Judge Executive Arthur Green and the Todd County fiscal court.

Sheriff Stokes was quoted, "I'm trying to do a job the best I could do it, but I've got bills that need to be paid and I deserve to be paid."

Judge Green was quoted, "It appears that the sheriff is claiming that we owe him money and I think our records will be sufficient enough to prove that is not the case."

Click this link to read the full report from WBKO and to watch the WBKO video of the interview with Sheriff Stokes and Judge Green.

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Nashville's Fox 17 News feature story on Todd County Sheriff

Fox 17 News was in Elkton today to put together a story on Todd County Sheriff Billy Stokes and the troubles in the Sheriff Department.

Link to Fox Video

T.D. & Rowena Everett Building Dedication

Lindsey Wilson College dedicated a building on October 7th, 2007 in honor of Fairview residents T.D. & Rowena Everett. T.D. is a retired Methodist minister and a 1937 graduate of Lindsey Wilson and was president of the student body. He has been a university trustee since 1980.

The newly dedicated 5800-square-foot Everett Building was formerly the library at Lindsey but now has classrooms.

T.D. was quoted as saying, “This is one of the great days we have experienced in our lives. Throughout 70 years … I have known this college, and I have loved this college, and have prayed for this college. This college has grown from a very small college … but it has not reached its vision or maturation. This college has a bright future, a great future.”

Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr. said of the Everetts, “It would be hard-pressed to find anyone with a stronger association with this college than Brother T.D. and Rowena.”

Dedication video (5min)