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Daily News for Thursday, July 12, 2007
Emily Griffitt Anderson murder: Overnight update The latest news on the trial of Jerry Anderson, charged in the December 2005 murder of Adair Countian Emily Griffitt Anderson, updates the story at the time the jury was sent home after 4 hours of deliberation today. The full story from Gastonia, NC, is at the following link: "Anderson jury deliberations resume by Mark Boone/WCNC.com, was posted tonight, Thursday, July 12, 2007, at 7:40pmET/6:40CT. For other links, stories, and photos in the case, enter "Emily Griffitt Anderson in the searchbox. 2007-07-12 20:10:42 | Comments | Printable version
Fire destroys shop building Thursday afternoon By Donald Hare, Columbia Fire Department Public Affairs Officer The Columbia Fire Department responded to a call of a shop building on fire at 3:58pm, on Thursday July 12, 2007, at 9 Bramblett Street in Columbia, off of Campbellsville Street. The shop building belonged to Andy Withers and was a total loss, the cause in under investigation and there were 16 firemen on the scene for an hour and fifteen minutes. (PSA) Adair County Fire Dept. dues are payable for July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.Fire dues for the Adair County Fire Department run from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008 and are now due and payable. Send to PO Box 96, Columbia, KY 42728, or drop off in our drop box on the side of the fire station on Merchant Street in Columbia, or pay to any firemen. Dues are the same as last year at $25.00 per deed. The cost of a non-member run if $500.00. -Donald Hare, Information Officer, Adair County Fire Department, PO Box 96, Columbia, KY 42728.(PSA) 2007-07-12 19:20:00 | Comments | Printable version
Billy Burdette, 88, Adair native, dies in Jamestown Mr. Burdette was a member of a old line Adair County family and former Mayor of the City of Jamestown, KY. He had been the owner of a major Russell County automobile dealership and had risen to the presidency of the Bank of Jamestown. He was a member of Jamestown Baptist Church, a WWII veteran, and a Mason. William J. "Billy" Burdette, 134 Adams St, Jamestown, KY, prominent retired Jamestown banker, businessman, and Russell County civic leader died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at 12:20pm CT. The funeral service will be at Jamestown First Baptist Church, on Friday, July 13, 2007, at 11:00am CT, with Bro. Thurman Harris and Dr. Phil Ellis officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-07-12 19:12:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Two Adair Co. softball teams will compete in State Tournaments Adair Bandits play best two of three for State Championship on July 21 in Columbia! A C Flame, 13-14 year olds, play July 14 in Paintsville. Adair and Adair-Clinton teams' rosters below. By Gerald Reliford The local area will be represented by two Little League girls all-star teams playing in the Kentucky State Softball tournament this month. The 13-14 years old A C Flame and the 15-16 years old Adair Bandits will take the field representing the Fifth District. Both teams received automatic bids to play other district winners throughout the state< Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-07-12 15:52:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Note reminds of need to record history as it happens Doug McCammish wanted to know if any can send CM a 'before' photo of the Arnold Farm, before the cut for the Western Bypass was made? He had enjoyed watching Dr. Arnold's horses play By Ed Waggener A letter just received from Doug McCammish reminds us of how much photographs will help us remember what we are gaining and what we are losing today. When the photo of the cut across the Dr. Ben Arnold was posted, he wrote, "Thanks for the photo, Ed. If anyone has a 'before,' picture of this scene, I wish they would send it to ColumbiaMagazine. I've really enjoyed watching Ben Arnold's horses play in that field in the past. - Doug." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-07-12 15:13:21 | Comments | Printable version
CU Lady Tigers exchange cultural experiences in Zambia, Africa By Joan C. McKinney, director of CU university communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University's Lady Tigers got to experience first-hand servant leadership as they worked with literacy and basketball skills in Zambia recently. Four members of the Campbellsville University Lady Tigers basketball team: Kristi Ensminger of Kingston Springs, Tenn., Juliana Brown of Antioch, Tenn., Maranda Wilkinson of Belvidere, TN, and Shabree Hunter of Lake Worth, Fla., along with former Lady Tigers coach Donna Wise and her husband, George, Joanna Turpin, a Campbellsville native and student at the University of Kentucky, and Connie Alden of Titusville, FL, spent May 5-19 in Zambia (formerly Rhodesia) and Cape Town, Africa. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-07-12 14:03:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACES SBDM meets Tuesday, July 17, 2007 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: If you have recently called about photos from the fair which you have submitted and which have not appeared on CM, please call (270) 250-2730. (ADV.) The Adair County Elementary School (ACES) Site Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council will mee at 4:30pm CT, Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at ACES. - ROBBIE HARMON, principal. EVENTS 2007-07-12 13:47:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Rogers gets $54 million for ongoing repairs at Wolf Creek Dam U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced today, July 12, 2007, that he has secured $54 million for continued repairs at Wolf Creek Dam which will address seepage and lead to a more stable lake level once the project is completed. The funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2008 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, which the House Appropriations Committee approved today. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-07-12 12:51:18 | Comments | Printable version
Emily Anderson murder: Jury begins deliberations, station says A story posted at 11:32amET/10:32amCT, is on WCNC.com said Jerry Anderson's case is now in the hands of jurors. "Jury begins deliberations for Anderson case"is by Mark Boone/WCNC.com. Anderson faces a possible death sentence if convicted of the charge of murdering his wife, Adair Countian Emily Griffitt, in December 2005. Deliberations are in Gastonia, NC. EARLIER TODAY follows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-07-12 10:49:29 | Comments | Printable version
Midnight show, Harry Potter. Last night, Ratatouille By Nathan Compton, manager, Columbia Theater Starting Friday we'll be opening Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We'll be having a special midnight showing of Harry Potter, Thursday, July 12, 2007. It will play nightly at 6 and 9:15pm and Sunday at 2 and 5:15pm CT only. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-07-12 09:15:45 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Thursday, July 12, 2007: Short Creek Bridge closed (ADV.) CertaCARE Pharmacy, 941 Campbellsville Rd.,Columbia, KY 42728270-385-9139, offers Lowest Rx Prices! Mention this ad and receive additional discount. EVENTS IN BRIEF Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 193 of 2007 (172 days remaining).
Weather: The National Weather Service outlook for Thursday, July 12, 2007: Today...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds up to 10 mph. Tonight...Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southwest winds up to 5 mph. National Weather Service with detailed 7-day forecast and hazardous weather warnings, if any. BARBECUE TODAY AND ALL THIS WEEK AT THE ADAIR COUNTY FAIR! Old Joe Barbee is at the fair with the best Kansas City (aka Western Kentucky) style barbecue you'll ever eat, as good as any Arthur Bryant ever cooked. Reason enough to attend the fair. COMPLETE MAIN STORE MENU Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-07-12 08:10:52 | Comments | Printable version
Emily Griffitt Anderson murder: Link-Closing arguments A decision appears near in the capital murder trial in Gastonia, NC, of Jerry Anderson, originally of Bearwallow Ridge in Cumberland County, who is charged in the December 2005 murder of Adair Countian Emily Griffitt Anderson in Sawmills, NC. Links to three stories, two posted late yesterday and one this morning, all of which expect the case to go to the jury today: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-07-12 07:47:56 | Comments | Printable version
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Obituary: Lawrence Compton, 84, WWII veteran Mr. Compton served for four years in Europe and Africa during World War II. He had moved to Illiinois to find work during The Migration. He had retired after 41 years in a leadership position, all with the same company there. He was the head of a large, respected family with deep roots in Southwestern Adair County, where his final resting place will be. Lawrence Nell Compton, 84, Bridgeview, IL, formerly of Gradyville, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at his home. The funeral service will be Monday, July 16, 2007, at 11:00am CT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, with Bro. Elbert Hadley and Bro. Thomas Hill the officiating clergy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-07-12 07:19:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Obituary: Ralph Willan, 81, Marine veteran of WWII Mr. Willan served in both the European and Pacific Theaters in World War II; he will be accorded military rites by VFW Post 6097. Ralph Willan, 81, LaGrange, KY, formerly of Columbian, KY, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at 8:25am at the Baptist East Hospital after an illness. The funeral srvice will be Friday, July 13, at 1:00pm at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, Columbia, KY with Rev. David Alexander the officiating clergy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-07-12 06:47:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 12 Happy Anniversary, Allen and Nelda Taylor (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Brett and Jennifer Blair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jack and Margie Collins (1958-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Cathy Luttrell (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Larry and Rita Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Lindsay Carole Harper Bragg and Andrew Jordan Bragg (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Michael and Andrea Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Minor and Judy England (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aaron Melson (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barney Burns | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bella Tarter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bradley Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryce Lynn (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chrissie Posey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, DA Hensley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Evan Shirley (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jake Willis (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Giles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Bloyd (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Lesley Brooke Ferguson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Allen Fudge (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richie Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ross Grant (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Scott Tarter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephanie Devoe | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gordon L. Smith, Columbia, KY (1934-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loeta Redmon, Adair County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacob "Jake" Willis, Adair County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry A. Foster, Sr., Adair County, KY, (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Johnson, Adair County, KY, (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Burdette Rou, 92, Adair Co., KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Tungate, Adair County, KY, (1964-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Onie Mae Wheeler, 75, Adair Co. KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Owen Rush, 51, Adair Co. native (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James William Brown, 24, Adair County, KY (1992-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robin Smith, Adair County, KY, (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Albert Leslie Kilby, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Artise R. Tarter, 98, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Hinton, 81 Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Callie Mae Matney Houk, 92, Green Co., KY (1923-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Elizabeth Sweeney Judd, Green Co., KY (1925-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Wright, Taylor County, KY (1931-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy M. Hay, Russell Co., KY (1925-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn David Keltner (1951-2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gueta Burton, 76, Adair Co., KY native (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jade Makayla Sullivan, 17, Campbellsville, KY (1994-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James A. Parrish, Taylor County, KY (1925-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry L. Jones, 68, Knifley, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Howard Branham, 62, Pall Mall, Fentress Co., TN Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jim Hadley, 61, Adair County, KY (1959-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Boggs, Casey County, KY (1956-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jon Mulder, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Slone, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josephine Newton, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Lee Smith Butler, Cumberland Co., KY (1943-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Malcolm Douglas, 76, Liberty, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Victoria Delores K. Stommel, Cumberland Co., KY (1961-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal L. Roy, Windsor, KY (1920-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Glen McQueary, 63, Casey Co., KY (1952-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Carol Browning, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rozala Wheat, 92, Russell County, KY (1922-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sumona Alexander, 62, Cumberland Co. native (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Mitchell Pierce, 62, Russell Co., KY (1954-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timmy Grider, 39, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Volen Layton McMahan, Green County, KY (1934-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Lee Biggerstaff McCoy, Cumberland County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard B. Fudge, 81, Glensfork, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, July 12, 2007 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form. The events database was created in late 2007, and doesn't contain any data for earlier dates. |
 
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