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Duncan, Switzer named Assistant Deans at CU

By Gerard Flanagan, news writer and photographer,
Office of University Communications

Campbellsville University has named two of its own - Dr. Madison Duncan and Dr. Josh Switzer - as Assistant Deans in the School of Business, Economics and Technology (SoBET).

Duncan has been named Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Assistant Professor of Management, and Switzer will serve as Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and Assistant Professor of Management.


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2024-04-08 21:18:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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The eclipse from Cane Valley



2024-04-08 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Mike Seale.
Mike writes, "The clouds cleared just at the right time in Cane Valley to get some eclipse pictures."

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Tommy Thrasher, 54, Cumberland County, KY (1970-2024)

Tommy Thrasher, age 54 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was born on February 20, 1970 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Benton and Estelle Tweedy Thrasher.

He was a former employee of Electracom. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Mark Thrasher and Michael Thrasher and two sisters Lisa Thrasher and Gail Watt.


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2024-04-08 21:17:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Caregivers meet Wednesday at Adair Extension Office

From Betty Judd, RN

Adair County Caregivers Support Group will meet Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street in Columbia, at 11amCT.

Our speaker will be Jessica Wilkinson, BSN, RN, on the criteria for Adult Day Care, Home and Community Based Services, and possibilities that will assist caregivers in caring for their loved ones at home. She is Director of Adair Friends, and Neighbors.

Caregivers who care for older individuals at home are welcome to the free light lunch and an hour of discussion about helpful resources in the area.


2024-04-08 12:52:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Mayor congratulates Synergy Food Group on expansion plans

From Tiffany Collins

Synergy Food Group, based in Mufreesboro, Tennessee, with a location in Columbia, Kentucky, has recently signed a new contract with a prominent food service provider.

"We're excited to begin producing shelf stable meals for our new customer in the very near future," stated Plant Manager Craig Dean. "As a result, we look forward to continuing to build out our food campus as we continue to grow. We expect to hold a news conference at a later date when more details can be made available."

Mayor Hoots said of the announcement, "We are thrilled about the prospect for our community and for Synergy Food Group."


2024-04-08 12:27:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

KSP: Taylor Co. man dies from hit and run

A Taylor County man was stuck and killed early Friday morning by an auto while walking on New Lebanon Road (Highway 68) just outside of Campbellsville in the area of Krystal Music.

42-year-old Ricky Cox was struck by a vehicle that left the scene. Cox was then struck by several other vehicles and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Taylor County Coroners office.


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2024-04-08 09:19:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Eclipse Day: Monday, April 8, 2024

The National Weather Service is predicting a partly sunny day today, with a high near 74F, which should be fairly good eclipse-viewing weather. While Columbia is outside the band of totality, we should see a 95% eclipse, starting at 12:48pmCT, and peaking at 2:06pmCT.

2024-04-08 08:21:44 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 8
Happy Anniversary, Mike and Sherry Hodges | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Richard and Charlotte Ollestad | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, William and Jamie Powell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Darrell Overstreet | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Virginia Ponser "Ginny" Flanagan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Azlynn Moore (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Blake Kennedy Aaron (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brittany Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dr. Pamela Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Biggs | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Reeder | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kristin Goodin Hildabrand | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Landon Parnell (1979) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Hodges | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nicole Jackson (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pam Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patricia Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trey Garmon (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Edwin (Tootie) Tarter, Adair Co., KY (1929-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert B. Johnson, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earlene Bright Holtzclaw, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ceoda (Jack) Keltner, Adair Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Marie Turner, Adair Co., KY (1946-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Richardson, Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ovaline HadleyThornsberry, Adair Co., KY native (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josephine Wilson, Casey Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Hayes, Taylor County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ermel Wilson, Russell County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Faye Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stella Mae Mann, 89, Adair County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred (Millie) Mae Wilson Cravens, 73, Casey County, KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Margaret (Harrison) Perkins, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Ray Rucker, Jr, Casey Co., KY (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Kimbler, 60, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Reginald (Johnny) Miller, 55, Taylor Co., KY (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie O. Hadley Brown, 85, Dubre, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Frances O'Malley Dillon, Casey Co., KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joel (Buddy) Holt, 77, Adair Co., KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy D. Loy, 69, Russell County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vena Wethington, 75, Liberty, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Ella Zahler, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brian Lee Monroe, 18, Campbellsville, KY (2002-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Clay Sidebottom, Green County, KY (1939-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Rigney (1905-1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louis Stargel, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Morgan, formerly of Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Hughes, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Lee Turner, 68, Columbia, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tracey Lynn Pierce, 47, Columbia, KY (1974-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Billy) E. Montgomery, 88, Green Co., KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
12:48pmCTBeginning of partial eclipse | (ID:66778, Comment)
2:00pmCTServices for Gail Walker, 55, Columbia, KY (1968-2024) | (ID:66772, Comment)
2:06pmCTPeak of partial eclipse | (ID:66779, Comment)
6:30pmCTRevival at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church | (ID:66696, Comment)

 

































 
 
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