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Pedestrian crossing roadway injured in Russell Co. accident

A pedestrian attempting to cross KY 619, three miles east of Russell Springs, KY, was injured after being hit by a vehicle. The accident occurred at 3:40pm this afternoon, Friday, March 9, 2007.The accident occurred as Matthew Holbrook, 25, Russell Springs, KY, was operating a 2000 Chevy westbound on KY 619, was unable to stop and struck Brian Bray, 40, Russell Springs, KY, who was attempting to cross the roadway.

Bray was transported by personal vehicle to the Russell County Hospital and treated and released. Holbrook was belted and was not injured. The accident was investigated by Trooper Bryan Shepard of Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY.
Story courtesy SGT David Gibbs. Courtesy Dwaine Barnett, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. For more on Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, Click Here Thanks also to Dispatcher Kimberly R. Popplewell


2007-03-09 20:08:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Birds of Kentucky: Canadian Geese in Flight



2007-03-09 - Photo by Pen. Canadian Geese coming in for a landing in late evening.
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Author Bobbie Ann Mason at LWC March 22, 2007

"She's an outstanding fiction writer who is well-known throughout the world. Our students love her, and they love her work." - MORRIS GRUBBS

By Emily Harlan, Lindsey Wilson College staff writerKentucky author Bobbie Ann Mason will read excerpts from her most recent short-story collection, Nancy Culpepper, on March 22, 2007 at Lindsey Wilson College.

Mason's reading will be at 4pm CT on Thursday, March 22, 2007 in Lindsey Wilsons W.W. Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall.


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2007-03-09 19:49:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books

CU art scholarship competition is March 31

Performance grants will be presented to winning high school students the day of competition, organized by Linda Cundiff, Chair of CU Department of Art

By Joan C. McKinney, director of university communications

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY -- Campbellsville University is searching for talented high school seniors to compete for two art scholarships worth a total of $12,000.

The university's annual art scholarship competition and workshop will be Saturday, March 31, 2007, beginning at 9 am ET in the new Art Gallery across from Gosser Fine Arts Center on campus.


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2007-03-09 19:21:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Obituary: Clarence L. Karnes, 74

Mr. Karnes was a retired truck driver who lived in Leitchfield a the time of his death. Burial will be in Bearwallow Cemetery

Clarence L. Karnes, 74 years of Leitchfield, KY, formerly of Adair County passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007, at the Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY.

The funeral service will be Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 1:00pm, at Watkins-Oller Funeral Home in Leitchfield, KY. A graveside service will be Sunday afternoon March 11, 2007, at 4:00pm CT at Bearwallow Cemetery, Liberty Road, Columbia, KY.


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2007-03-09 15:26:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

ADV. Big Burton Real Estate land sale

Burton Real Estate and Auction Service is selling at auction, Friday, March 23, 2007, at 1:00 p.m., 4.1 acres more or less for Glenn & Julie Stephens. Divided into four tracts. Located on Christine-Sano Road just off KY 206. Click Here to see entire handbill; or access by clicking on Burton Real Estate ad.

2007-03-09 07:34:41 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia P&Z okays Super Wal-Mart site plans

In brief session, commission deals with issues at LBN/KY 61 and on North end of Western Bypass

By Ed Waggener

The Columbia Planning & Zoning Commission approved the final Site Plan for the 156,000-plus s.f. Super Wal-Mart at Holladay Place.The plans were approved 3-0 last night by the three-member quorum, including commissioners Annissa Radford and Lloyd French, and Chairman Joe Flowers.


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2007-03-09 07:10:35 | Comments | Printable version

Today, FRI., Mar. 9, 2007: Boys won. ACHS Girls play tonight

Today & Events are brought to you by HUDDLE HOUSE, near Big Lots, Campbellsville, KY. Your headquarters for Huddle 2Go Platters. (ADVERTISEMENT)


Last update: 8:51am, County Road work. Click Read More for news and links including today's weather, Adair County Schools, court news, this day in history, traffic and driving, and much more.
Events in brief for 68th day of 2007 (297 days remaining)
Remember to check Events for complete details, and check with organizations for changes, cancellations
  • March 2007: All month. MS Month. Giles Society Membership Drive, Caveland Art Competition at Begley Chapel and it's also Severe Weather Preparedness Month
  • The amazing Adair County Girls basketball team plays North Hardin in the semi-finals of the 5th Region Tournament this afternoon at Green County High at 5pm.
  • Bunco Tournament at Chamber Building
  • Eating: Doug Campbell has created his new version of two old favorite sandwiches at Catfish Plus: A Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich and a Reuben.
  • Entertainment: Two new PG-13 movies at the Columbian Theatre tonight: Norbit at 6pm CT; Epic Movie at 8:00pm


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2007-03-09 06:23:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Link: News media told there's no danger at Wolf Creek Dam

A story in this morning's Lexington Herald online, by Bill Estepp, gives a more reassuring picture of the work going on at Wolf Creek Dam. To access it, Click Here

2007-03-09 05:58:58 | Comments | Printable version

LWC Cycling team raises money with roller ride

By Emily Harlan, LWC staff writer

Lindsey Wilson's 35 student cyclists compete in mountain biking, cyclo-cross, and road racing

COLUMBIA, KY -- The Lindsey Wilson College cycling team held its annual "Roller Ride" on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, to raise money for the program's student-athletes. Cyclists rode for 12 consecutive hours on rollers and stationary trainers outside the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center.

As many as four riders rode continuously from 7am to 7pm CT, on Wednesday, March 7, 2007.


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2007-03-09 05:13:01 | Comments | Printable version

Former missionary to Africa to speak at CU chapel

By Casie Anderson, CU student news writer

Campbellsville, KY - The Rev. Larry Rowell of Campbellsville, minister of education and administration at Campbellsville Baptist Church, will speak at CU's chapel/convocation Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at 10am ET in the Powell Athletic Center on campus.

Chapel/convocation is free and open to the public.


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2007-03-09 04:39:58 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 9
Happy Birthday, Addison Faith Gibson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Aiden Hinkle (2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Fisher (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brent Baker (1975) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brittany Wall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Camden Dwayne Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, DJ Ballou | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dylan Hancock (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Floren C. Morrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaxson Riley Bell (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kay Powell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaylee Vance (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Clark (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ramona Dial | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rhonda Calhoun | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roxanne Yarberry Hart | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Hancock (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tara Pierce | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Flatt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Walter Avin Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avin Janes, 81, Dirigo, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Wright, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Lucille Fisher, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Pauline Pike, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bryson Conley Skaggs, 18, Campbellsville, KY (2005-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cecil W. Pearson, Jr., 57, Knifley, KY (1967-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chrystal Ree Martin Blaydes, 90, Taylor Co., KY Metcalfe native (1925-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Alfred Napper, 74, Adair County, KY (1942-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Kay Patterson, 66, Greensburg, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fay Wade, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Finis Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Murphy, 77, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Foster, Taylor Co., KY/McCreary Co. native (1948-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gregory Todd Galloway, 52, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harlan (Bubby) Anderson, 74, Burkesville, KY (1942-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Heather Davidson, Laughlin, NV (1979-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hilda Juanita Vannoy, 84, Casey County, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Isaiah Gyle Rexroat, 16, Russell Co., KY (2004-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Allison Durrett, 76, Greensburg, KY (1939-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jordan Redmon (March 9, 1992 - July 7, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Johnson Randolph, Casey Co., KY (1935-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale (Lightning) Turner, Green County, KY (1956-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Randell Poindexter, Cumberland Co., KY (1953-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Salyers, Casey Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Steven Ponder, 65, Casey Co., KY (1951-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine Russell Miller (March 9, 1911 - October 18, 1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maymie Page Janes, 90, Adair County, KY (1926-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ola Bright, Taylor County, KY (1921-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reda F. Rooks, 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Bradley Bradshaw, 75, Columbia, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert W. Smith, 84, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robyn Elaine Lear, 37, Liberty, KY (1983-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandy Gregory, Taylor County, KY, (1961-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shannon Whitlow Klassen, Green Co., KY (1973-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Mark Tarter, 62, Dunnville, KY (1955-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Unema Roberts | (Updates/Corrections)

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