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Daily News for Thursday, March 2, 2006
Victim of suspected drug overdose in Casey dies this morning To see all of today's stories, click on Stories archive Case is fourth drug OD death investigation in Casey County within last three weeks; in two other overdose cases in Casey, the victims survived At around 9:07 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2006, Kentucky State Police received a call about a possible drug overdose at the Casey County Hospital. When officers arrived at the scene, the Casey County Coroner Tommy Clark had already declared Mark Anthony Sharp deceased. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-03-02 15:52:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Investigation continues into early morning church fire at Burkesville No foul play is suspected, but Arson investigator, State Fire Marshal's office FBI respond to scene At around 3:51 a.m., Thursday morning, March 2, 2006, Burkesville 911 received a call of a church fire at the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Spencer ST in Burkesville, Cumberland CO, KY. The Burkesville Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-03-02 15:17:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair County in the Wider World: Two Columbia articles in CJ today Today's Courier-Journal has article on Jeff Davis and Franklin Ford, another on concert at Slider Recital Hall, Lindsey Wilson It's a good day to buy the Louisville, KY, Courier-Journal. In the paper for today, Thursday, March 2, 2006, there are two Columbia related stories, highlighted with an article on Jeff Davis' new Ford Explorer Trac pickup purchased at Franklin Ford. Another is about The Reel String Band concert tomorrow evening at Slider. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-03-02 13:25:40 | Comments | Printable version
JASON HARMON asks: Are all the members of the Cowan family indeed Burtons? All Cowans can trace ancestry from 1 Burton and 1 Cowan. Genealogist Harmon is hoping to find a photo of Shelby Cowan and/or Cyrenius Cowan. By Jason Harmon bjeharmon@hotmail.com Are all the members of the Cowan family indeed Burtons? It sounds like a strange question, but all members of the Cowan families in Adair County can trace their ancestry back to one Burton and one Cowan. Thomas Cowan and Elizabeth "Betsy" Burton are the founders of all the Cowans in Adair County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-03-02 12:48:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Law enforcement units combine to arrest Columbia woman on drug charge Arrest is made on an arrest warrant from Russell County The Kentucky State Police HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) Drug Task Force, Russell Springs Police Department, and the Adair County Sheriff's Office arrested Irene Curtis, 59, of Columbia, KY, on Monday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-03-02 12:26:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
P&Z to hold hearings on two residential - to - commercial zone change requests Editor's note: Updated by City Clerk Carolyn Edwards at 11:22 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2006. Hearings on two parcels owned by Don Franklin will conducted, following this the Board will consider the request for change to C-2 for 503 Greensburg ST. Two photos, one photo link with this story Columbia Magazine ATTN: Ed Waggener FAX: 384-3603 Dear Mr. Waggener: The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will meet in Regular Session on March 16, 2006 immediately following a Public Hearing at 5:30 P.M. to consider the following: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-03-02 09:43:06 | Comments | Printable version
2005 Kentucky employments shows ironies: Bad unemployment, record 2000s job gain For year 2005, Kentucky's unemployment was 6.1%, up from 5.5 for 2004 By Kim Saylor Brannock (502) 564-6606 ext. 130 KimS.Brannock@ky.gov FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 2, 2006) - Kentuckys annual unemployment rate went up from 5.5 percent in 2004 to 6.1 percent in 2005, but at the same time Kentuckys employment recorded a net gain of 26,800 jobs, a record increase since 2000, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET) in the Department for Workforce Investment. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-03-02 09:30:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Election 2006: Democrats to host free Chili Supper, stump speaking and rally Jerry Lundergan, outspoken state party chairman, will fire up the crowd with keynote address; Adair County Democratic candidates will be given opportunity to speak Evelyn Phelps, chairperson of the Adair County Democratic Party, has announced a free chili supper, stump speaking with keynote address, and rally. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2006, at the VFW Hall at the Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds ST, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-03-02 09:06:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
MARCH 2006 Birthdays: TODAY for Friday, March 2, 2006 TODAY, Thursday, March 2, 2006 One birthday(s) yet listed for today Click ReadMore to Post/Read Birthday Wishes for today and to Read Upcoming Birthday Wishes Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-03-02 05:50:17 | Comments | Printable version
Happy Anniversaries: March 2006 None yet received for today Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-03-02 05:22:59 | Comments | Printable version
Election Countdown to Primary May 16, 2006: Just 75 days away There are now only 75 more days, after today until the Adair County Primary Election May 16, 2006 To review the list of candidates, Click Here To read more about Individual Candidates, click on photos on homepage 2006-03-02 05:16:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County
Rescue Squad acquires repeater which will reach all parts of Adair Vertex 9000 is paid for with funds generated at Recreation Hall By Lt. Chris Taylor Adair County Rescue Squad (ACRS) ctcr369@hotmail.com The Adair County Rescue Squad just purchased a new repeater to improve the organization's communications capability. The new repeater is a Vertex 9000, the latest model available. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-03-02 04:59:47 | Comments | Printable version
LWC theater group will offer Rumplestiltskin 9 times in April Play to be presented 3 times a day for 3 days By Kyle Hadley actor_kyle@yahoo.com The Lindsey Wilson Introduction to Theater class will be presenting Rumplestiltskin as their annual spring production. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-03-02 04:49:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 2 Happy Birthday, Amanda Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braeydon Foster (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carla Shelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Hamlett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Halle Burton (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katelyn Cowan (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Russo (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lawrence Russo | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Garmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Regina George | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Sanders (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trevor Speer (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler McGaha | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Buis McDonald, 69, Casey Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Adalene Bolin, Jamestown, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Furkin, Columbia, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Greer, Liberty, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarene Kelsay, 55, Adair Co., KY (1954-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Berniece Lawson Luttrell, Casey Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Bloyd, Green Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Lane Shirley, Taylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Les Richardson II, Taylor Co., KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laverne Pierce Moore Moore, Green Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Burton, Russell Co., KY (1941 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Kay Chiles, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.T. Shepherd, Russell Springs, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearlie Mae McQueary, Russell County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris Truman Perkins, Green Co., KY native (1947 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas Eugene Milburn, Fairdale, KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Evelyn Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James C. Ross, Taylor County, KY (1923 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina B. Foley, 93, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clement Eugene Murphy, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary (Daniel) Johnson Casey Co., KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethelean Denson Keltner, 85 Coburg community, (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loraine Carmicle Cundiff Beal, 87, Casey Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Roy, 68, Dunnville, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jo West McCubbins, Green County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis Paul Scott, Adair Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Gayle Bland, Russell Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Lee VanArsdale, Adair Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dolly Mae (Young) Garrett, Metcalfe Co., KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin Barnett, Jr., Green County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Ann Buckler, 74, Dunnville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Frances Tucker Curry, Green County, KY (1934-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Buford Burton, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Richard Whalen, 100, Columbia, KY (1924-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane P. Smith, 63, Jamestown, KY (1955-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Maxine Bolin, Russell Springs, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lennie Louise Bryant Corbin, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Milby, Green County, KY (1927-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ottis Hines, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Brown, 76, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Lee McDonald, Taylor County, KY (1974-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Riley Passmore, 73, Jamestown, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Phyllis Rattliff Paxton, 76, Summersville, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Butler, 96, Metcalfe/Cumberland Counties, KY (1923-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Twins Ethel Reece and Edith Richardson (1906) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Clayton, 89, Jamestown, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2006 All events are listed in Central Time. 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