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Daily News for Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Cumberland Co. Wet/Dry Vote 2016 precinct totals Local option: "Are you in favor of the sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Cumberland County, Kentucky?"
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Unofficial: Yes-vote carries both Cumberland and Metcalfe Counties The Yesses have it in both Metcalfe and Cumberland Counties. Vote totals by precinct will be published very shortly. In Cumberland County, with moderate voter turnout, unofficial vote totals were 1441 Yes to 1069 No. The Metcalfe race was tighter, with unofficial totals of 1838 Yes to 1658 No. 2016-06-28 18:28:28 | Comments | Printable version
No-vote also carries absentee ballots in Metcalfe Wet/Dry By Linda Waggener Metcalfe County absentee votes have been called by County Clerk Carol England Chaney and the "No" vote leads, 110 to 69. The votes from today's precincts are on the way in to the courthouse. Paper absentee, mail in vote: 31 No, 16 Yes Machine walk in absentee vote totals: 79 No, 53 Yes 2016-06-28 17:56:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
No-vote carries absentee ballots in Cumberland Wet/Dry By Ed Waggener Results are beginning to roll in for the wet/dry vote in Cumberland County, Kentucky. Absentee voting was lead narrowly by the "No" vote, 74-68. Absentee machine totals were: 57 Yes, 43 No Absentee mail vote totals were: 11 Yes, 31 No 2016-06-28 17:51:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Designate a Sober Driver this Fourth of July Help prevent drunken driving crashes this holiday weekend By Sherry H. Bray Kentucky State Police Headquarters, Public Affairs Branch Frankfort, KY - The Fourth of July is a favorite American holiday filled with picnics, parties, parades and more. However, celebrating can quickly turn to tragedy when people choose to drive after drinking. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is urging everyone to plan ahead this Independence Day and designate a sober driver. "If you drink and drive this Fourth of July, you will be arrested," says Sgt. Michael Webb. "The 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign means zero tolerance for drunken driving--no excuses." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-28 15:53:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
AG Announces Volkswagen Settlement Settlement value may exceed $100 million for consumers and the Commonwealth By Terry Sebastian and Crystal Staley Frankfort, KY - Today Attorney General Andy Beshear announced his office agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against Volkswagen, potentially resulting in $100 million for impacted Kentuckians and the Commonwealth. In March, Beshear filed a lawsuit claiming Volkswagen, and its connected brands Audi and Porsche, willfully violated Kentucky's Consumer Protection Act. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-28 15:26:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Josie Walker Diary from 1st - 1884 - Adair County Fair Several years ago, we were fortunate enough to come across a couple of diaries from a young woman, Josephine "Josie" Walker, who lived in Adair County. The first diary spanned from 1883 -1884 and was purchased by the Kentucky Library & Museum at Western Kentucky University and Eddie and I were able to purchase the second diary which covered 1891-1893. Josie and her family (brothers and sisters named in the following excerpts include: Hugh, Bill, Ellen, and Sophie) lived and worked on a farm about three miles from the courthouse on Hwy. 61. - Tiffany & Eddie Kessler By Tiffany Hadley Kessler Excerpts from Josie Walker's Diary cover the first official Adair County fair in 1884 and a short piece on the county's fair in 1892. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-28 15:06:26 | Comments | Printable version
Kirby Carman, 75, Casey County, KY (1940-2016) 
He was a native of Casey County, KY, the son of the late Eunice Boone and Della Elliott Carman and the widower of Vera Mae Singleton Carman who preceded him in death just 38 days prior. He was a farmer. He leaves 28 direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Kirby Carman of Kings Mountain, KY passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was 75. Funeral services are at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET, Friday, July 1, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Kevin Pittman officiating. Burial will follow in Salyers Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, June 30, 2016, 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and will continue Friday from 7amCT/8amET, until funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-28 14:24:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CU hires Brent Vernon to lead men's basketball program By Jordan Alves Campbellsville University Sports Information Director Campbellsville, KY - Director of athletics Rusty Hollingsworth and president Dr. Michael V. Carter announced the hiring of Brent Vernon as the new men's basketball coach at Campbellsville University in a press conference today in Powell Athletic Center. Vernon, 34, an assistant coach at Campbellsville University for the previous four years, is replacing Keith Adkins after he resigned on May 31 to take a head coaching position at Life University in Marietta, Ga. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-28 12:49:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Cumberland Co. Wet-Dry vote may top 60% turnout - 3M or more Two Wet-Dry elections today in the area: In Cumberland County and Metcalfe County, KY By Ed Waggener It is an exciting day in Burkesville & Cumberland County, KY today, as voters are flocking to the polls to vote yes or no to the following question: "Are you in favor of the sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Cumberland County, Kentucky?"Polls are open in the 10 precincts of Cumberland County from 6am-6pmCT. Tabulations should be underway quickly after 6pmCT in the office of Cumberland County Clerk Kim King. Estimates from the county today at that as many as 3250 or more ballots will be cast out of a total some 5,400 citizens eligible to vote. 2016-06-28 12:42:51 | Comments | Printable version
Mission Possible bus at AC Fair for Adair's youngest students Bus is air conditioned and open 6pm-8pmCT. At the Adair County Fair to promote school readiness for Adair County's Youngest Children Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Debbie Cowan Thanks for the nice photo of the Adair Schools Mission Possible bus at the Adair County Fair. The air conditioned bus will be "open" at the fair each night from 6pmCT - 8pmCT. The Adair County Early Childhood Council, Adair Schools and Family Resource Centers are sponsoring the bus to promote school readiness for Adair County's youngest children. Anyone is welcome to visit the bus to learn more about the variety of early childhood programs that are available in Adair County. There will be special gift bags and information for families with children ages birth to 6 years. - Debbie Cowan 2016-06-28 12:21:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Voting is heavy in Metcalfe County Wet Dry today By Ed Waggener Voter turnout is very heavy in the Metcalfe County Wet-Dry Election being held today, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, from 6am-6pmCT in Metcalfe County. There is only one question on the ballot: "Are you in favor of the sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Metcalfe County, Kentucky?"At 10amCT a poll worker in one of the precincts which votes in the Historic Metcalfe County Courthouse at 100 E Stockton Street in Edmonton reported that there had already been more votes there than were cast during the whole day on primary election day, May 17, 2016. Metcalfe County Clerk Carol England prepared for a turnout of 60% or more. 2016-06-28 11:29:28 | Comments | Printable version
Special Called Meeting Parks & Recreation Tue 28 Jun 2016 There will be a special called Parks and Receration meeting on Tuesday June 28 at 4:30 at the Adair Co 911 Center, 107 N High Street, Columbia, KY. Lisa Handy, Chair, Columbia/Adair County Parks & Recreation Board. 2016-06-28 10:36:45 | Comments | Printable version
Year in Review: 2015-16 LWC Women's Track & Field Along with the dozens of school records set on the track, the Blue Raiders also saw success in the classroom as Maria Cozzens earned NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors for the second-straight season. Lindsey Wilson led the conference with eight Academic All-MSC honorees including Kaylin Anderson, Breana Conway, Cozzens, Rachel Green, Emma Looney, Kaile Short, Rachel Wesley and Heather Wilson. By Charlie Balcom The second Mid-South Conference Championship in program history and a pair of NAIA All-Americans highlighted another record-setting year for the Lindsey Wilson women's track & field program in 2016. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-28 09:51:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Cindi Alexander, LCCDL, wins membership on WIT Image Team From Lana Nichols, Women In Trucking Association Cindi Alexander, Columbia, KY, Co-Owner/Director and Training Instructor of Lake Cumberland CDL Training School, has won membership on the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) Image Team. The announcement of the 2016 Image Team was made at the seventh annual 'Salute to Women Behind the Wheel' event in Louisville recently. Her service as an Image Team member will include ride-along events for legislators, regulators, and industry leaders to provide a deeper understanding of the obstacles faced on the road and will also speak to the media and industry professionals at public events and trade shows. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-28 08:32:08 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Fair Factoid III - 1884 considered 1st (new) Fair 1884 Fair credited for resurgence of 'fair spirit' See Also: 2016 Adair Co. Fair Schedule of Events Next earlier AC Fair Factoid: Adair County Fair Factoid II - 1868 event true forerunner By Mike Watson, Adair County Historian The first (new) fair was held in mid-August 1884. The ACAA had built an amphitheater, racecourse, music stand, judge's stand, stock barn and other essential structures, including food booths. The fair was a success and brought in many horsemen from across the state and Tennessee. Fair-goers came from all the surrounding counties and the 1884 fair is credited for a resurgence of the 'fair spirit' in the region, with several counties moving to have their own annual fairs in the years that followed. 2016-06-28 08:27:50 | Comments | Printable version
Link: Skimmer found on ATM at bank in Glasgow, KY See also, related story: KDA to watch for skimmers at gas pumps Glasgow, KY, Police are looking for a "person of interest" who may have installed a "skimmer" on an ATM at a bank in Glasgow. The story is at Kentucky Stepping Up Fight Against Skimmers at WKU/The Public Radio Service of Western Kentucky University. "Skimmers," according to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, are "electronic devices . . . that capture data from consumers' credit cards. The data is used to produce fake credit cards and make fraudulent charges on the victim's account." When KDA Inspectors find them, "They shut down any pump that may have been tampered with and report the incident to law enforcement authorities." 2016-06-28 07:22:20 | Comments | Printable version
KDA to watch for skimmers at gas pumps Kentucky Department of Agriculture employees look for evidence of tampering as part of routine yearly inspections of gas pumps across Kentucky. By Ted Sloan Lexington, KY - With the Fourth of July and peak summer travel season around the corner, state and local authorities are working with retailers to prevent thieves from stealing consumers' data at motor fuel pumps, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles announced today. "This form of identity theft, known as card skimming, is exploding around the world," Commissioner Quarles said. "Losses due to skimming are expected to exceed $3 billion globally this year. Kentucky Department of Agriculture inspectors are on the lookout for evidence of skimming to protect Kentucky consumers and businesses." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-28 07:04:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Crossroads Quartet at Tabor CC on Sun 3 Jul 2016 The Crossroads Quartet with Bro. Vernie McGaha will be in concert at Tabor Community Church, 1477 Fairplay Rd., Columbia, KY, on Sunday night, July 3, 2016 at 6pmCT. Pastor Ralph Hadley and congregation invite everyone to attend. --Patricia 2016-06-28 06:50:48 | Comments | Printable version
Teresa Kindred is guest on Susan & Carol, Unscripted Teresa Kindred will be our special guest on Susan & Carol Unscripted at 10amCT, today, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, on the Hoss, FM 99.1, with hosts Susan Chambers and Carol Sullivan Perkins. - Carol Perkins 2016-06-28 04:49:26 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Fair Factoid II - 1868 event true forerunner Adair County Agricultural and Mechanical Association - Jan 1868 See Also: 2016 Adair Co. Fair Schedule of Events Next earlier AC Fair Factoid: Adair County Fair Factoid I: Established in March, 1856 By Mike Watson, Adair County Historian The Adair County Agricultural and Mechanical Association was incorporated in January 1868 to promote agriculture after the devastation of the Civil War. This is the true forerunner of the modern Adair County Fair. 2016-06-28 04:44:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Dense Fog is a Factor until 7amCT/8amET Click to update: Hazardous Weather Outlook (from NWS, Louisville, KY - Forecast area includes, but is not limited to these CM 7-County areas: Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell & Taylor Counties of South Central Kentucky. Today, 21 Jun 2016, and Tonight. From National Weather Service, Louisville, KY - "322 AM EDT TUE JUN 28 2016 /222 AM CDT TUE JUN 28 2016/ " "THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A DENSE FOG ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING.
Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio and Local Media including ColumbiaMagazine.com and Larry Smith on the WAVE 92.7 and the Big Dawg, FM 99.9 for weather updates. 2016-06-28 04:36:28 | Comments | Printable version
Youth apprentices excelling at Russell Springs manufacturer Dr. Schneider Automotive Systems Recognized for its Youth Apprenticeship Model. "Apprenticeships are a key component to ensuring that our next generation is well trained and ready to step into the high-skill, high-wage jobs that are already in significant demand. . . " Click on headline for complete story By Jarrad Hensley News from Commonwealth News Center FRANKFORT, KY. (June 27, 2016) - Kentucky Labor Cabinet Secretary Derrick Ramsey, Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary Hal Heiner and Department of Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt recently visited with employees at Dr. Schneider Automotive Systems in Russell Springs to get a closer look at a nationally recognized youth apprenticeship partnership that may be replicated across the state. "To see firsthand a European-style apprenticeship program thriving here in Kentucky gives me great optimism," Sec. Ramsey stated following a tour of the injection molding production facility. "Dr. Schneider sees the value in grooming local talent in Russell County, and I think this is an important lesson for other business leaders across Kentucky." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-28 04:09:10 | Comments | Printable version
Today, TUESDAY with CM - 28 Jun 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for June 28, 2016: In times of turmoil--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 28 June 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1750 2016-06-28 03:56:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 28 Happy Anniversary, Danny and Connie Phelps (June 19, 1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Freeman and Joyce West (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Pat and Kenny Hopper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Paul and Kelly Holland (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Randal and Jamie Murrell (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Rick and Sandy Wilson (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Steve and Barbara Hale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caroline Kay Gardner (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christgen Joseph "C.J." Rodgers (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grant Feese (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isaac Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kalli Jade Bailey. (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matthew Edward Harrison Moss (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitchell Burton (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paul Abell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shannon Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Bunch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steven Willis (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Gladys Cochran, Casey Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Guffey, Russell Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank Wills, 73, Burkesville, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean L. Land, Casey County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Pendleton, Casey County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David L. Guffey, 68, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zackary Goodson Coleman, Metcalfe County, KY, (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janie Kaye Morgan, Green County, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L V Janes, 90, Gradyville, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Austin Shirley, 84, Glasgow, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jim Symmes, Adair County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester Glen Anderson, Casey Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patrick Benton Sapp, 41 (1975-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David E. Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Addina Fudge Graves, 86, Taylor Co./Cumberland Co. KY native (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arneva Yates Hendrickson, 84, Indianapolis, IN/Adair Co. KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Hagy, 89, Casey Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sella (Bertie) Brown, Stanford, KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Lou Atchley, 95, Columbia, KY native (1928-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Joyce Peasley, 72, Gradyville, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Ann Williamson, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Ray Napier, 67, Knifley, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennie Harold Cloyd, 73, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Paul Sacks, 83, Breeding, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Robert Allen, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Pickett Bertram, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret (Peggy) Stine, 74, Green Co., KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Monica N. Thompson, 39, Columbia, KY (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Cheatham, 97, native of Adair County, KY (1921-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Nathan Curry, Adair Co., KY native (1913-1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roca Rice, Taylor Co., KY (1919-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Woodrum, 67, Taylor County, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Earl LeRoy, Taylor County, KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard Corbin, 65, Breeding, Adair Co., KY, native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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