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Daily News for Thursday, May 19, 2016
Chris Oliver: Magistrate elections? Chris Oliver writes: Do you know when the magistrate positions are up for election? It's evident that it's clearly time for a change. Thank you. - Chris OliverThanks for the question - All the Magistrates are up for election every four years. The next election will be in 2018. - EW 2016-05-19 18:27:10 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Women's Tennis advances to NAIA National Semifinals By Charlie Balcom Mobile, AL - The Lindsey Wilson women's tennis team punched their third-consecutive ticket to the NAIA National Semifinals after taking down sixth-seeded Cardinal Stritch (WI) by a 5-1 margin in the quarterfinal round on Thursday morning at the Mobile Tennis Center, 851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL. . The third-seeded Blue Raiders (20-4) now face second-seeded Auburn-Montgomery (AL) in the final four with a spot in the national championship match on the line. That match is scheduled to begin on Friday morning at 9amCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-19 15:28:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
KY Afield Outdoors: Catfish bite heating up By Kevin Kelly Frankfort, KY - Prized for their fight and flavor, catfish are readily available in Kentucky waters and can be caught on a wide assortment of baits. A gob of nightcrawlers, cut bait, commercial stink bait, hot dogs, uncooked shell-on shrimp or scraps of chicken marinated in strawberry-flavored drink mix have all proven capable of enticing catfish into biting. And late spring into early summer is a great time to cater to them. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-19 15:25:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Pizza treat today Adair County High School Seniors By Shamarie Harper Today the Adair County High School Seniors treated themselves and staff members at the high school with lunch consisting of pizza, brownies, and a bottled drink. This group of students are truly a special bunch of young people. They will be missed. Today shows just how kind they are with each other and staff. We are very proud of this group and hope you enjoy a few shots from their lunch today. - Shamarie Harper, Media Coordinator for Adair County School District 2016-05-19 14:54:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Lois Janes, 76, Adair County, KY (1939-2016) 
She was a member of the Chestnut Grove Christian Church and had been a child care worker. She was a native of Breeding, KY, and a resident of Louisville, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Hobson and mable Tablor Janes.Click on headline for complete obituary Lois Janes, 76 of Louisville, KY formerly of Adair County, Ky passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Rockford Health and Rehab in Louisville, KY Funeral service will be Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 1pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Jessee Hagan the officiating clergy. Interment will be in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Breeding, KY. The family requests visiting after 9amCT, on Saturday until the funeral hour at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-19 14:35:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Babe Ruth Fast Pitch softball starting at Blair Community Center Babe Ruth Fast Pitch softball is coming up at the Jim Blair Community Recreation Center in Columbia in June. Ages are 13-16 and the deadline for signups will be Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Contact center director Ricky Roy at 270-634-2246 or email him at rickydroy@icloud.com to get the form that has to be filled out. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-19 14:23:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Charles Marshburn sides with Shannon Sexton Charles Marshburn writes: I join Shannon Sexton in her disappointment. Mark Twain - politicians - diapers! Don't believe our magistrate voted the way the majority feels. - Charles MarshburnComments about: Shannon Sexton: Disappointed in Fiscal Court vote 2016-05-19 14:05:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Shannon Sexton: Disappointed in Fiscal Court vote Thankful for stand of Magistrates Terry Hadley, Greg Caldwell, and Terry Hadley, and CJE Mike Stephens. Applauds Columbia City Council for action on Wednesday evening. Click on headline for complete commentary By Shannon Sexton, PAC Chair Personal commentary On behalf of PAC, we are very disappointed with the magistrates decision this morning to exclude Sunday sales in the County. The people spoke on March 22. We chose progress and opportunity. Today 4 magistrates continued to hold us back. We want to thank Magistrates Hadley, Caldwell, Flatt and CJE Stephens for standing up for the people of the county and attempting to carry out the wishes of the majority. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-19 11:53:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Boil Water Advisory in effect Fairplay Road area Issued at 10amCT, Thursday, May 19, 2016 A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers of Columbia Adair Utilities District for customers starting at Coomer’s Trading Post on Fairplay Road to 2432 Fairplay Road, Loy Cemetery Road, Johnson School Road, Old Johnson School Road and Coomer Drive.The advisory has been issued due to main line leak. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384- 2181. - Mrs. Ashley Lackley 2016-05-19 10:58:48 | Comments | Printable version
Taylor Co. Grand Jury returns indictments Tue 17 May 2016 Charges brought against 5 individuals from Campbellsville, KY. Charges include trafficking, DUI, wanton endangerment, burglary, and receiving stolen property. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The Taylor County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Campbellsville, KY, returned indictments against the following individuals on Tuesday, 17 May 2016: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-19 10:53:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Fiscal Court OKs ABC Ordinance, but no Sunday Sales - Two amendments considered to local option law. One amendment would have allowed Sunday sales in both restaurants and stores. Second amendment, for sales in restaurants only, failed, but vote tied 4-4. The County ABC ordinance with no changes from first reading, (no Sunday sales) receives 8-0 vote. - Court votes to pay Division of Forestry bill - Transition for Treasurers approved. Melinda Quinn takes office as treasurer on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Click on headline for complete story. By Ed Waggener Even with a compromise effort by Magistrate Daryl Flatt (District 2), to allow restaurant sales of alcohol sales on Sundays, and despite the Columbia City Council voting for Sunday sales in both restaurants and stores, the Adair Fiscal Court closed out the agenda item with an 8-0 vote on an ordinance barring all Sunday sales. Early in the special session this morning, Magistrate Terry Hadley read an impassioned statement call for an ordinance mirroring the city one. After receiving a second from CJE Judge Stephens, that amendment failed 5-3, with Magistrates Harold Burton (1), Daryl Flatt (2), Sammy Baker (3), Perry Reeder (4), and Billy Dean Coffey (5) all voting no on a roll call vote. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-19 10:48:22 | Comments | Printable version
Baccalaureate Service for ACHS Graduates 22 May 2016 The Adair County Ministerial Association is sponsoring a Baccalaureate Service for the Adair County High School Class of 2016. Graduates, families and friends are cordially invited to attend. It will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville Road, (KY 55N) in Columbia, KY, on Sunday evening, May 22, 2016, at 6pmCT. Bro. Aaron LaBarge, Children’s Pastor at Columbia Baptist Church, will be speaking. Graduates, please come at 5:30pmCT with cap and gown. For more information, please call 270-384-3259. Connie Scott, Trinity United Methodist Church. 2016-05-19 09:56:57 | Comments | Printable version
Two Blonde Cocker Spaniels loose near Crossroads, Knifley, KY Two cocker spaniels were found in Knifley wandering in front of Arnolds Gas Station, where 206-551-route 76 come together. Looks like they might have followed the creek to that location. If you know anyone with two blonde cocker spaniels gone missing, please call 270-789-6777 --Karen Smith (Ad) Related: CM Animals for everything pets. 2016-05-19 07:03:18 | Comments | Printable version
Fabulous LWC Softball season, but no World Series this year No. 6 Lindsey Wilson softball splits with No. 17 Marian; Blue Raiders conclude season with 2-1 loss in championship game of NAIA Opening Round. The Blue Raiders complete their season with a record of 47-14. Click on headline for complete story By By David Gerhart COLUMBIA, Ky. - The top-seeded Lindsey Wilson softball team defeated second-seeded Marian (IN), 4-1, in the first game of the day to force the "if necessary" championship game. However, the Knights eliminated the Blue Raiders in final game on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory over Lindsey Wilson. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-19 06:48:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Fog is a factor in the Coburg, Green River Lake area Take care in commutes today. A report from the store in Coburg, KY is that fog is still a factor out that way, and around the Green River Lake Area. Motorists should allow a little more time for commutes between Columbia and Campbellsville, KY, Melissa Moore, owner of A & M Trading Post restaurant in Coburg, KY says. No news yet on construction activity on the Heartland Parkway project. The National Weather service report today confirms the Fog warning, and Larry Smith is reporting is reporting Near Zero in some areas this morning on The Big Dawg radio station, FM 99.9. Larry urges being especially careful while school buses are on the road this moring. 2016-05-19 06:01:10 | Comments | Printable version
C/AC Chamber Golf Tournament is today By Ellen Zornes The Chamber of Commerce's 14th annual Golf Tournament is TODAY, Thursday, May 19, 2016. There will be a a shotgun start at 1pmCT at The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club Road. Registration forms are available at the Chamber office at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, or until 12:30pmCT at The Pines on May 19. Entry fee is $30 with prizes of $400, $300 and $200 per winning team. There is a $10,000 prize for a Hole-in-One on hole #15, closest to the pin and longest drive as well as various prizes throughout the afternoon. For more information call the Chamber at 270-384-6020 and join us for a great day of golf! Ellen Zornes is president of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. 2016-05-19 05:36:20 | Comments | Printable version
Bowling Green man found guilty in child pornography case Bowling Green, Kentucky, substitute teacher guilty of possession and distribution of child pornography. Arrest was part of an international undercover investigation by Toronto, Ontario police From U.S. Attorney's Office Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky BOWLING GREEN, KY (16 May 2016) – A substitute teacher, formerly employed by the Bowling Green (Kentucky) School system, pleaded guilty today in United States District Court, before United States District Judge Greg N. Stivers to a single count of possession of child pornography and a single count of distribution of child pornography, announced United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-19 04:23:20 | Comments | Printable version
Today, THURSDAY with CM - 19 May 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 19, 2016: Not death in itself--Robert Stone, Thursday, 19 May 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1710 2016-05-19 04:14:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 19 Happy Anniversary, Greg and Lisa Cooper (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Sommer Blair Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annette Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barry Petty | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chasity Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dustin Fudge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Murrell (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grayson Bragg (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kendra Glasgow | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Burton (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Moe Hawkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Morgan Long | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patrick Christopher Oliver (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Quinn Smith Lasley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Sapp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Lawless | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sommer Blair Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy L. Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Todd Janes | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ritchey Bennett, Columbia, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Robert Lee (Bob) Doty, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delsie Bean Branham, Burkesville, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lisa Grider, Burkesville, KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Joyce Geraldine Smith Johnson, Burkesville, Ky (1940-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maye Penick Buckner, 105, Green County, KY (1907-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Pike, Adair County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linzie A. Wilson, Dunnville, KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elicia Mae Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Faye Shanklin, Casey County, KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lenore R. Hoover, Magnolia, KY (1965-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Ann Simpson, Green Co., KY, Russell Co. KY native (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Cleadus Kemp Posey, Green Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Edward Dubree, Clarkson, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Donovan Lee Dean, 25, Taylor Co., KY (1989-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Amerine Coomer, 85, Adair County, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie W. (Dyke) Hall, Green County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teddy G. Smith, 75, Cumberland Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Frank Bowman, Casey Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Terry Allen Laboyteaux, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Adese Bernard Thomas, Russell County, KY (1926-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvil Landis Martin, 59, Greensburg, KY (1962-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Hodges Milby, 76, Greensburg, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsie Hazel Clark, 93, Green Co., KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank Tomeo, 80, Dunnville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Loy, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harvey Garrett, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Hollis Clark, 82, Liberty, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joann Leach, 69, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Wheet, 61, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Pearl Dyson, 93, Jamestown, KY (1924-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pallie Rae Stotts Nelson, 97, Columbia, KY (1912-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Lowe, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vickie Lynn Bernard, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1959-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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