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Daily News for Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Gas Price Drumbeat: Family buys gas other places, not Columbia About: Gas 25 cents a gallon cheaper in RS To ColumbiaMagazine.com: What is going on in Columbia with our gas prices? Is this just to get every penny they can get out of us? Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 17:47:55 | Comments | Printable version
Friends of the Library meet Thursday, January 22, 2009 By Lee Ann Jessee, ACPL Director The Friends of the Library will meet January 22, 2009, at 4:30pmCT at the Adair County Public Library. The Firends work in conjunction with the library in its mission to provide the best possible library services to as many Adair Countians as possible. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 17:41:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Adair Countian, longest serving Speaker of KY House, loses post Adair County Jody Richards, a native of Garlin in Adair County, KY and the son of the late Mary and Demaree and the longest serving Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives--14 years--was defeated this evening by fellow Democrat and former ally Greg Stumbo. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 17:12:27 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS Boys and Girls Basketball games at Greensburg The Adair County Boys basketball team plays Green County High School at Greensburg, KY, tonight, Tuesday, January 6, 2008, at 5:00pm. The ACHS Girls will play the second game tonight, following the boys' game. 2009-01-06 16:39:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
New members invited to join The Book Club ACPL By Lee Ann Jessee, Director, Adair County Public Library The Book CLub will meet January 20th at 4:30pmCT, at the Adair County Public Library located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. The Book Club meets every third Tuesday at 4:30pmCT. If you enjoy books and talking about them, then come join us for fellowship and conversation! The Book Club is reading "Founding Mothers" by Cokie Roberts. For More information please call the library at (270) 384-2472. 2009-01-06 16:31:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Obituary: Dorothy Buescher, 78 Mrs. Buescher was a member of Freedoom Church of God and was a retired Union Underwear, Campbellsville, KY, employee Dorothy Buescher, age 78, of 3001 Russell Springs Road, Columbia, Ky. passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2008 at 6:22amCT at Westlake Regional Hospital, Columbia, KY. She was born August 3, 1930, the daughter of the late Willie Robert and Dora Ann Sinclair Karnes and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles K. Buescher, on September 26, 2004. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 16:24:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Susan Minton always in writers' Who's Who About: LWC's Susan Minton in Who's Who Among American Women To ColumbiaMagazine.com How proud we are of our Ms. Susan! She has always been in our book of Who's Who in our life. A source of strength and faith to all who know her. A very deservng person if ever there was one. Way to go Ms. Susan! s/Larry,Pat and Brea Blair 2009-01-06 16:14:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Obituary: Janice Cape, 58, dies in Versailles, KY Mrs. Cape was a member of respected South Adair County, KY family Janice Cape, 58, Versailles, KY, formerly of the Cundiff Community in Adair County, KY, passed away Monday, January 5, 2009 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY after a long illness. The funeral service is Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Stanley Watson the officiating clergy. Interment in the York Cemetery in Russell County, KY. The family request visiting after 4:30pmCT on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 16:10:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gas Price Drumbeat: Gas 25 cents a gallon cheaper in RS To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Gas cheaper by 25 cents a gallon in Russell Springs as compared to Columbia. s/Dan Phillips2:12pmCT, Tuesday, January 6, 2009 2009-01-06 16:01:20 | Comments | Printable version
Monroe County Bank robbery update! Update to story KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY working on Monroe bank robbery By Tpr. Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY Kentucky State Police Detectives have focused their attention on locating a green, 1998 Nissan Frontier, extended cab pickup truck stolen from Clay County, TN earlier today. The truck may have a "Breathe Wright" sign on both driver and passenger side doors. Additionally, the suspect is approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height and weighs approximately 150 pounds. If anyone has any information, please contact the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555 or by dialing 911. 2009-01-06 15:35:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Obituary: Richard Kenneth Humphress, 75, Elkhorn, KY Mr. Humphress was a member of Christie Chapel Christian Church, the Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge, Disabled American Vet, and a founding member of the Knifley Fire Department. He will be accorded military honors by Marion Co. DAV. Richard Kenneth Humphress, age 75, of Knifley Road, Elkhorn, KY, died Sunday, January 4, 2009, at his residence after an illness. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00pmET, Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel in Campbellsville, KY, with Bro. Larry Loy officiating. Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, and with full military honors by the Marion County DAV. The family requests visitation from 5:00 to 8:00pmET, Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home and after 7:00amET, Wednesday, January 7, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 13:21:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACJ Motivators ask help to win contest From Krishana Melson The ACJ Motivators are asking for your support to help o win a contest. The Motivators had the chance to go to state a few months ago and placed 2nd in their Divison. That was a very outstanding job for them. Especially it being their first state competiton Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 11:57:59 | Comments | Printable version
Congratulations to Susan Minton About: Susan Minton in Who's Who Among American Women To Susan Minton via CM: Congratulation for many years of hard work and belief in students at Lindsey Wilson College. You are certainly deserving of this honor. s/Paul Barry and Kathy Jones 2009-01-06 11:17:45 | Comments | Printable version
KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY working on Monroe bank robbery By Trooper Billy Gregory, KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY Monroe County Sheriff's Department received a call at 09:02CT in reference to a robbery at South Central Bank of Gamaliel in Monroe County. A white male entered the bank and indicated that he was armed. The suspect demanded money and received an undisclosed amount. The suspect left the scene and may be operating a Nissan Car with black trim on the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was last seen headed west on KY Highway 0087. A second vehicle of interest is a 1998 Nissan truck, green in color with TN registration plate 839-BND. This vehicle was reported stolen out of Clay County, TN earlier this morning. The suspect was last seen wearing a gray, hooded sweatshirt and should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone has any information, please contact the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555 or by dialing 911. Surrounding Kentucky and Tennessee authorities as well as the FBI have been notified. More details will be released as soon as they are available. 2009-01-06 11:12:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Genealogical Society has high praise for Gaither portrayals J.D. and Ellen Zornes give society look into lives of Dr. Nathan and Martha Gaither. Mr. Richard Phelps will present Elder Z.T. Williams at February 2, 2009 meeting By Lila Ford The Adair County Public Library and the Adair County Genealogical Society would like to thank J. D. and Ellen Zornes for their spectacular portrayals of Dr. Nathan and Martha Gaither at last night's Genealogy meeting. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 09:52:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Angelia Brown wins coveted Kearney Campbell Memorial Award She's second Lindsey Wilson faculty member to win; Dean John Rigney of the Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counsel won the honor in 2001 By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Affairs COLUMBIA, Ky. - A Lindsey Wilson College professor was recently recognized for her contributions to the counseling profession in Kentucky. Associate Professor of Human Service and Counseling Angelia Bryant received the Kearney Campbell Memorial Award from the Kentucky Counseling Association. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 09:17:13 | Comments | Printable version
Respected writer offers more defense of Historian Thompkins It's easy to be off one year in historical dates About: Letter in defense of Historian Thompkins relative to birthdate of Judge James Garnett To ColumbiaMagazine.com: This might be a case of a December birthdate.My oldest first cousin who is still living was born in late December 1912. I just recently noticed that one family tree page had her and all her siblings' birth years off by one year. Apparently the compiler started with her and didn't realize he was off by a few days at his starting point. s/Robert Stone 2009-01-06 09:07:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Susan Minton named to Who's Who Among American Women Minton is one of Lindsey Wilson College's most popular professors By Duaune Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Affairs COLUMBIA, KY - To members of the Lindsey Wilson College community, it's no secret that Susan K. Minton is an integral part of the campus. Now the rest of the world will also know. Minton, who is an associate professor of communication, was recently named to the 2008-09 edition of Who's Who Among American Women. The book honors American women who have made a significant contribution to their profession. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 08:41:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Samantha Frey fan mail quotes Keats: joy for ever About: Samantha Frey Rose Picture To ColumbiaMagazine.com: "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever. Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness; but still will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing." -JOHN KEATS s/Charles Marshburn 2009-01-06 06:49:50 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia City Council report, January 5, 2008 meeting In last night's Columbia City Council meeting
By Ed Waggener Mayor Pat Bell says Columbia is a "Happening Thing" as a way of giving the Columbia City Council a heads up on an as yet unannounced plan to have the CIty participate in the rescue of Pinewood Country Club by Lindsey Wilson College. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 05:47:54 | Comments | Printable version
Looking ahead: Doesn't want another Drunk College Town in KY Response to: Charles Marshburn letter To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Don't smoke, Don't drank and Don't see any need for another Drunk College Town in Kentucky! s/Leslie R. Sapp Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 03:11:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Obituary: Webba Wilson, 77, of Breeding, KY community She was a member of a highly regarded South Adair family, a respected homemaker, and a member of Chestnut Grove Christian Church Webba Wilson, age 77 years, of 1355 Breeding Loop, Breeding, KY, passed awayMonday, January 5, 2009 at her home. The funeral service is Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at 2:00pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Stoney McKinney the officiating clergy. Interment will be in Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation is after 12:00noon today, Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 02:38:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Today, Tues. Jan. 6, 2009: Kosair Shriners meet Countdowns: Countdown to Tuesday, January 20, 2009: 14 days away Inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th President of the United States  Birds of Kentucky: Tree Swallow by Pen Click for Links to Over 100 ColumbiaMagazine.com Birds of Kentucky Photos Countdown to The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) February 13 through 16, 2009: 38 days away EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 6 of 2008. 359 Days remaining. Adair Recycling Center Trailer at Old Wal-Mart Shopping Center, Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY. Jan. 2009 Recycling Trailer Calendar For events in detail and to scan future events into 2009, Click here Court: Next court date, today, Tuesday, January 6, 2008 with: One (1) Cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge James Weddle). No (0) cases in District Court (Judge Michael Loy). Click Here to check Adair Court schedule at the Kentucky Court of Justice Website. To visit Adair Circuit Clerk site, Click Here Click Here to access facts from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia about this day in history. CM SurveyTo see the Tally for Looking back 2008/Looking ahead 2009 Click here. (ADV): What's Cooking in Adair County, KY, today: Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices.
Order online Do your shopping from home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store (SM). Westlake Family Practice is now open Mondays through Fridays. Dr. Robert Kell. Details: CM Healthcare Submit Your Classified Ad now, using our Contact/Submit form. Click Readmore for more of the Today Feature Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 02:11:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Two vehicle injury crash follows U-turn try on US68 Collision occurrred at 4:30pmCT on US 68 at the intersection of Garrett Lane, approximately two miles east of Lebanon, KY in Marion County, KY. Jessica Hill, age 28, Gravel Switch, who was belted, was operating a 1989 Plymouth 4-door. A passenger in the Hill vehicle, David Hill, 30, Gravel Switch, was not belted. Both occupants of the Hill vehicle were transported to Springview Hospital by Marion County EMS. Both were treated and released. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 01:34:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Looking ahead: Support for bike trail grows This one cites Lindsey Wilson College riders, a very important point To ColumbiaMagazine.com We live on Hwy 55 South and the cyclists from LWC ride along our road especially during the spring and fall. I would be very much in favor of biking areas along each of our roads. I sure hope we don't wait until someone is hurt before we do something about this situation. I agree with Ms. Pollard 100%. s/Kathy Jones Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-06 01:21:51 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 6 Happy Birthday, Austin Arnold (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bonnie Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carlos Wayne Turner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Crystal Wethington | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James P. Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Riley Grace Roy (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sonia and Tonia Helm | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Roach, Adair County, KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Lawless, Jamestown, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bobby) Aaron, Russell Springs, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marguerite Dudley, Adair Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary J. Pike Allen, Taylor Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bertha Mae Loyall, Taylor County, KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lacy Brinton, 27, Russell County, KY (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amy Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Bault Watkins, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Robin Lynn Raynor, Taylor Co., KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jon E. Frederick, 70, Cumberland Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Alice Sneed, Adair County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul J. Montgomery, 72, Casey County, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Reynolds Young, 74, Burkesville, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Murphy Grimes, Casey Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Mattie Absher Lawhorn, Columbia, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Viers, 64, Elk Horn, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Cundiff, 81, Adair County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth (Betty) Benson, Russell County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret A. Bell Pickett, 79, Jamestown, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Smith, Cumberland Co., KYh (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, A. Jeanne Dunsmore, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnell Hammonds, 88, Casey Co., KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Jean Burton, 71, Columbia, KY (1953-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Scott Grider, Jamestown, KY (1960-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Fisher, 48, Columbia, KY native (1974-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Jeanne McKinley, 92, formerly of Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jenetta Nell Davidson Parrish, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Thomas Compton, 68, Columbia, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph L. Pyles, 81, Columbia, KY (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leo Whitlock, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marion Suvanna Cochran, 73, Liberty, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tijuana Lyn Durham, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vessie Lou Horton, 71, Edmonton, KY (1952-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2009 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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