The Lincoln County school system is looking for a new principal for Hustonville Elementary School. Principal David Morris has resigned to become an administrator for Boyle County schools. He's accepted the position of Director of Finance for that school system. Morris says he has found Hustonville to be a truly remarkable school and community, and he thanks everyone for the privilege and honor of working in the great community.

A former Danville resident has died of injuries sustained when he was hit by a SUV - and a minivan - while crossing a street in Lexington Sunday night. 33-year-old Justin Conover-Bowman was the son of Cindy Conover of Lancaster and Greg Bowman of Harrodsburg. He grew up in Danville and lived most of his life in the area.

Boyle County is raking-in tourism dollars. A study by the state Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet finds Boyle County saw a significant increase in tourism spending in 2011 -- nine percent more than the year before. Tourists spent an estimated $45.6 million in the county last year, according to the study, with another 71.7 million in indirect spending. Officials at the Danville-Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau say they're pleased with the momentum the county is carrying into a year when thousands of visitors are expected for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Perryville and the vice-presidential debate at Centre College.

A Eubank man who had escaped from the Marion Adjustment Center has been given an additional five years in prison on a receiving stolen property charge connected to the escape. 32-year-old Joshua Hogue pleaded guilty to that charge. After he got out of the prison, he wasn't found for several days. The charge is connected to the theft of a truck.