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Daily News for Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Project Graduation 2016: A safe, fun place to celebrate By LeAnna Bennett The 2016 ACHS Project Graduation festivities will be on May 27, 2016 at the Adair County High School gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY.The doors will open approximately 30 minutes after graduation is over and will close at 10:30pmCT. For the safety of the students, no one will be allowed to enter once the doors are closed. All Juniors and Seniors who plan on attending must be at the gym no later than 10:30pm, and will be expected to stay until Project graduation ends at 2amCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 19:59:07 | Comments | Printable version
Plum Point Baptist schedules special Awana final program Click on headline for item with photo(s) The Awana program at Plum Point Baptist, 6107 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY invites everyone to our final program for the year, Sunday, May 29, 2016. We will have a meal at 5pmCT, and Rising Sons Ministries will be the entertainment at 6pmCT. - PAT JONES. 2016-05-25 17:00:54 | Comments | Printable version
Freddie Burton, 79, Adair County, KY (1936-2016) 
He made friends everywhere he went. He was a very well-known and respected trainer in the horse racing industry across the country. He was a member of a large, respected Northeast Adair County Kentucky family. He was the son of the late Rufus & Anna mary Foster Burton. He was the patriarch of a very large family. He leaves 45 direct living descendants and took great pride that his one one of the few families with five generations at one time. He loved his families - His blood family, the Burtons and related, and his horse family. At almost any track, he'd meet horsemen he knew by name, and they knew him and loved him. His final resting place will be in Bearwallow Cemetery. Click on headline for complete obituary Freddie Burton, 79, of Columbia, KY, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 11:30pmCT, at his home after an illness. The funeral service will be Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 11amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Paul Patton & Bro. Vernon Luttrell officiating. Burial will be in Bearwallow Cemetery, 6080 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Friday, May 27, 2016. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 15:43:25 | Comments | Printable version
Phyllis A. Lawless, 73, Russell Co., KY (1943-2016) She was a native of Russell County. She was the daughter of the late Tina (McFall) and Norman Conner. Her husband, Bobby Lawless, survives. She leaves six direct living descendants. Her final resting place will be in Jamestown, KY Click on headline for complete obituary Phyllis A. Lawless, 73, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Monday, May 23 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY Funeral Services for Phyliss Lawless will be Friday, May 27, 11amCT, at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY with Bro Jesse Jewell officiating. Friends may visit after 5pmCT on Thursday, May 26, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial in the Jamestown City Cemetery, 201 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 15:15:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACHS Site Council special called meeting 26 May 2016 Adair County High School, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY, will have a special-called SBDM meeting on Thursday, May 26, at 5:30pmin the library. The purpose of the meeting is to interview for positions at the high school. - Troy Young 2016-05-25 14:33:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Mike Watson: More on photo, 134th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Mike Watson writes: The 134th Illinois Volunteer Infantry was indeed stationed at Columbus, Hickman County, Kentucky, during the Civil War. - Mike WatsonComments re photo 66726 Soldiers from the 134th Illinois Volunteer Infantry playing cards 2016-05-25 14:28:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Granny Nannie wants to know: About nepotism Granny Nannie says: Is it called nepotism if the same group of people are getting put on boards of directors for nearly every government/civic organization?Granny Nannie 2016-05-25 13:55:51 | Comments | Printable version
Blue Raider trio earns NAIA All-American honors By Chris Wells Denis Porcic, Raul Mendez and Alonso Tellez have earned NAIA Men's Tennis All-American honors, NAIA officials announced on Tuesday. Porcic earned first-team honors while Mendez and Tellez were named to the second team. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 13:03:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
May proclaimed as Beef Month in Kentucky Ag chief says beef is a major economic driver and a vital part of a balanced diet By Amanda Stamper Frankfort, KY - Gov. Matt Bevin and Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles today proclaimed May as Beef Month in Kentucky, citing beef's nutritional benefits and its impact on Kentucky's economy. They were joined by Beef Council chairman Steve Dunning, Beef Council president David Lemaster, Kentucky Cattleman's Association executive vice president Dave Maples, Kentucky Beef Council director of Consumer Affairs Kiah Twisselman, and the Governor's Office of Agriculture Policy executive director Warren Beeler. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 13:00:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Head Start is taking applications By Amy Perkins Lake Cumberland Head Start is now taking applications for the 2016-2017 school year. Head Start: Income-eligible 3- and 4-year-olds. Homebase Option: Income-eligible 3-year-olds. For more information, call Shelly Nunn at 606-305-0906. The following information is needed for applications:
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Wayne Humphrey at Journey to Recovery Fri 27 May 2016 Wayne Humphrey of Burkesville, KY, will be speaking to Journey To Recovery, 114 Office Park Drive, Columbia, Ky., this Friday, May 27, at 6pmCT. Everyone is welcome to attend. --Laverne Hadley 2016-05-25 12:48:50 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Baseball fulfills World Series expectations Lindsey Wilson is the No. 8-seed in the 10-team Avista-NAIA World Series. The Blue Raiders face The Master's (Calif.) at 2pmCT on Friday, May 27, at Harris Field, 500 8th Ave, Lewiston, ID. By Chris Wells Expectations were high for Lindsey Wilson baseball entering the 2016 season. The Blue Raiders started the season ranked seventh in the NAIA preseason baseball poll after reaching the program's first Avista-NAIA World Series in 2015. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 11:58:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
2016 annual ACHS Graduation Page now online Thanks to the hard work of people at Adair County High School and with the generous help of our sponsors, ColumbiaMagazine has put together a special page celebrating the Adair County High School graduating class of 2016.Click through for profiles, plans, and photos of this year's graduates. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 11:52:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair Co. Fiscal Court meeting, Wed 25 May 2016
Click on headline for complete story By Ed Waggener The Adair County Fiscal Court held a brief Special Called meeting this morning, and approved a payment for a new Mack Truck, a budget transfer to pay a bill to the Forest Fire Protection Fund, to open a bank account for the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, to advertise for bid for rock and blacktop, chip and seal, and seal oil and concrete for the road department, and to consider CJE Mike Stephens' choice for a vacancy on the Columbia/Adair Utilities Commission. Judge Stephens nominated Jr., a resident Adair County's Fifth Magisterial District. Sixth District Magistrate Greg Caldwell moved for approval of Mr. Brown, and Magistrate Terry Hadley (7) seconded the motion. On a show of hands vote, Caldwell and Hadley were joined by Harold Burton (1), and CJE Mike Stephens. Voting no were Billy Dean Coffey (5), Daryl Flatt (2), and Sammy Coffey (3). Magistrate Perry Reeder (4) was absent. Mr. Brown was approved 4-3. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 10:49:58 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS Class of 2016 Commencement Exercises Fri 27 May 2016 Click headline for full story and list of graduating seniors. Coming soon: Columbia Magazine's special Graduation Page with photos and profiles of the students. By Shamarie Harper Adair County Schools Media - PR /Technology Resourse Teacher /Migrant Recruiter The Adair County High School Class of 2016 will hold its commencement exercises on Friday, May 27, 2016, at 7pmCT at the John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Each senior who is participating in the graduation ceremony has been given two tickets for early entry. Ticket holders may enter the gym at 5:30pmCT. The general public may enter at 6pmCT. The class of 2016 is made up of 199 students. One hundred six students have achieved a Latin honor academic recognition. Eighteen students have earned a Suma Cum Laude designation (a weighted GPA of 4.0 or greater), 39 students have earned a Magna Cum Laude designation (a weighted GPA of 3.5 to 3.99), and 49 students have earned a Cum Laude designation (a weighted GPA of 3.0 to 3.49). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 07:50:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Darryl McGaha receives Adair Schools Meritorious Service Award Adair County School Board Report, Tues 24 May 2016 The award closely related to landmark achievements, turning points for the philosophy of the board: The realization of the Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center, Workforce development, and now, the Learning Center/Central Office initiative. Mr. McGaha is the third recipient of the prestigious award, following Tony Rose in 2014, and Dr. Ron Rogers in 2015 Click on headline for full story and the text of Mr. Reed's remarks briefly outlining this distinguished Adair Countian's contributions to Economic Growth and now, the 'engine of Economic Growth,' Education and Workforce readiness. By Ed Waggener At least two major votes were taken last night as the Adair County Board of Education focused on the proposed new Learning Center/Central Office Building, which is now much closer to reality. Fittingly, time out was taken to recognize the man who has given advice and guidance to landmark goals, Darryl McGaha, who was presented the Meritorious Service award. Superintendent Alan W. Reed, making the presentation, gave these remarks: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 07:16:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
First pinning ceremony for CNA graduates Wed 25 May 2016 The first pinning ceremony for the graduates of the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) program at Adair County High School will be at 5:30pmCT, Wednesday evening, May 25, 2016, at the Adair County High School Gym, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. The career ready program prepares student for work as a CNA right out of high school, and it can be a pathway to other health services careers. 2016-05-25 06:57:16 | Comments | Printable version
Charity Baptist fish fry coming up 4 June 2016 BY Jennifer Biggs Charity Baptist Church, 4072 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY, will be having a Fish Fry, Auction and Singing by southern gospel group Proof of Grace, Saturday June 4, 2016 from 2pmCT till ??? Fish Fry will start at 2pmCT, auction after meal, and singing by Proof of Grace will begin at 4:30pmCT. The money raised by this event will go toward the Youths Mission Projects this summer. --jennifer Biggs 2016-05-25 05:31:23 | Comments | Printable version
Mole Beans or Plants wanted: Moles taking over yard Joyce M. Coomer writes: Wanted: Mole bean seeds or plants. The moles are taking over my yard! 270-384-4495 - Joyce M. Coomer 2016-05-25 01:52:06 | Comments | Printable version
Sad word of the passing of Stuart Borders, 53, Marrowbone, KY Stuart Borders age 53 of Marrowbone, Cumberland County, KY passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced here later when received from Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY. 2016-05-25 01:38:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Titus Jessie, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016)  He was a native of Adair County, KY, a member of a large, highly regarded family. He was the son of the late Charles Dudley Jessie and Lula Alzore England Jessie. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver.Click on headline for complete obituary Titus Jessie of Campbellsville, KY, died at 6amET, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Campbellsville, KY. The funeral service will be at 10amCT/11amET, Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Campbellsville Street, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Blake Jessie and Rev. Shaun Caudill. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old U.S. Highway 68, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 01:29:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jessica King earns NAIA All-American honors Jessica King concluded her career at Lindsey Wilson College with outstanding performances in national tournament play, when Lindsey Wilson achieved its first ever national title match. Click on headline for complete story. By Chris Wells COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson senior Jessica King has been named NAIA Women’s Tennis All-American, NAIA officials announced on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. King was selected second-team all-American by the NAIA All-America committee. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 01:12:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Garva Johnson, 79, Russell County, KY (1937-2016) He attended Square Oak Separate Church. He was a native of Russell County, KY, and was a resident of the county at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Hazel Roy Johnson & the late Osba Johnson. He leaves three direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Garva Johnson, 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday May 24, 2016 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Funeral services will be at 1pmCT, Friday May 27, 2016 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY. Interment will be in the Square Oak Cemetery, Square Oak Road, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation will be Friday, May 27, 2016 9amCT until 1pmCT, at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-25 00:58:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM - 25 May 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 25, 2016: We must esteem those--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 25 May 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1716 2016-05-25 00:30:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 25 Happy Anniversary, Bradley and Ashley Adamson (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chasity & Timmy Ballou (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Craig and Felicia Lasley (May 5, 1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David & Linda Kinnett (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Eugene and Mildred Robinson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela Dean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela Ford, (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cameron Derman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Desiray Jasper (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennie Cowan Snider (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Campbel | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laney Grace Stotts (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madeline Hardwick (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matilda Anne Waggener (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Milton Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patty Smith Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina York | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy Luttrell, Windsor, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Conner, Russell Co., KY native (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelle Vaughn | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Greg Corbin, Columbia, KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Beagle, Russell Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John King Stephenson, Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amelia Meyer, 99, Russell County, KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Tarter, Russell County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Holley Madison Claywell Guffey, Burkesville, KY (1994-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Lynn Harvey, Adair County, KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rester Higginbotham, 84, Russell Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Louise (Taylor) Russell, Casey Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oma Christine (Teenie) Lawhorn, Russell Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Gregory, 75, Casey County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elbert (Pee Wee) Puyear, Taylor Co. KY (1939-2015 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Dean Blair, 68, Pellyton, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Lee Smith, 62, Russell County, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Derry, Sr., Columbia, KY, (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Hudson, 79, Russell Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Myers Branham, 55, Cumberland County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beth Paige Herron, Taylor Co., KY (1984-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Donald Decker, 84, Russell County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Wood (H.W.) Roach, Adair County, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Wade Coomer, 64, Adair Co., KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cecil Clay Stubbs, Taylor Co./Adair Co., KY native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Woodard, 60, Taylor Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arminda Fudge | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie Ramsey, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Bradshaw, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Davis, 79, Columbia, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maybelle Berry, 82, Green Co., KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melvin C. Branham, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Satalich, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma J. Walters, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Othel Rollin Jeffries, 92, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray M. Edrington, 80, Columbia, KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Nell Crawhorn, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Lee Veatch, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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