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Daily News for Tuesday, September 20, 2016
City Police Chief Jason Cross investigating assault in local park Student had stopped to sit by Town Creek when a stalker grabbed her from behind and attempted to drag her into wooded area. Victim fought back and was eventually able to break free and call for help. Columbia Police are investigating and have issued a checklist to follow to prevent becoming a victim Click on headline for complete story with Safety Tip Checklist By Ofc Josh Brockman, Public Information Officer Columbia Police Department, Jason Cross, Chief Chief Jason Cross, Columbia Police Department is investigating an assault in local park. On Friday, September 17, 2016, at 7:32pmCT, Columbia Police Officers were dispatched to a local park adjacent to the campus of Lindsey Wilson College off of North Reed Street where they met with a 20 year old female. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 19:36:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Precinct totals for Campbellsville Wet/Dry Vote Click on headline for complete unofficial vote tabulation, with photo(s) By Ed Waggener, Linda Waggener, Pen Waggener & Larry Smith A collaborative FM 99.9 The Big Dawg/ColumbiaMagazine.com report Unofficial precinct totals in tonight's special election in Campbellsville, KY. Where the Wet vote won a decisive vote, 1177 YES/Wet to 894 NO, a margin of 283 votes. The Yes vote carried nine precincts, New North, East, New East, Old South, New South, New City West, Old West, Old North, and New City North. The No vote carried New West and New City East, and the Absentees. The Precinct-by-precinct totals are as follow: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 18:40:51 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Volleyball No. 2 in Tachikara-NAIA Volleyball Coaches' Poll By Matt Wurzburger Lindsey Wilson volleyball remains second in the most-recent Tachikara-NAIA Volleyball Coaches' Top-25 Poll, the national office announced on Tuesday. The Blue Raiders (12-0) retained the second spot in the poll after going 3-0 over the past two weeks. Lindsey Wilson leads the nation in hitting percentage (.329) and kills per game (14.950) and has lost one set all season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 15:44:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Little League basketball sign-Ups in September Adair County Little League Basketball Sign-Ups will be Saturday, September 24th from 9amCT to NoonCT at the Adair County Middle School Football Field, 322 General John Adair Dr, Columbia, and September 27th and 29th from 5pmCT to 7pmCT at the Adair County Middle School Gym, 322 General John Adair Dr, Columbia. For more information or questions, you may contact Chad Bell at 270-378-0218. 2016-09-20 14:54:29 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Women's Golf in 4th after one round at MSC Tournament By Charlie Balcom Mt. Juliet, TN - The Lindsey Wilson women's golf team shot an opening round 321 to sit in fourth place after day one at the Mid-South Conference Fall Tournament at the Windtree Golf Club. The Blue Raiders are 23 strokes behind first-place Campbellsville (Ky.), 16 strokes behind Cumberlands (Ky.), and three strokes behind third-place Cumberland (Tenn.) heading into the final round on Tuesday. Lindsey Wilson leads fifth-place Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) by five strokes in the nine-team tournament. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 14:41:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Beasley repeats as MSC West Offensive Player of the Week By Charlie Balcom For the second week in a row, Lindsey Wilson student-athlete Dylan Beasley is the Mid-South Conference West Division Offensive Player of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday. The junior quarterback led No. 7-ranked Lindsey Wilson to a 62-23 road victory over Bluefield (Va.) last week. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 14:39:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Rachael A. McKinney, 98, Russell Springs, KY (1918-2016) She was a native of Adair County, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Rachael A. McKinney, 98, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Fair Oaks Health Systems in Jamestown, KY. Funeral Services for Rachael A, McKinney will be at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY, on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 1pmCT, with Bro. Bodie Emerson officiating. Friends may visit after 11amCT at the funeral home until time of funeral. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery in Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 14:27:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Fish Fry at Columbia UMC scheduled for Saturday, 24 Sept. 2016 The Community is invited to a Fish Fry, Saturday, September 24, at 5pmCT at Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Donations will be accepted for the ongoing ministries of the church. -Wanda Wisdom 2016-09-20 14:26:16 | Comments | Printable version
Anna Pearl Abney, 75, Marrowbone, KY (1941-2016) She was a member of Waterview Church of Christ, and was a former employee at several garment factories. She was a native of Cumberland County, KY, and was a resident at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Rassie and Myrtie Shaw Norris, and the widow of James Abney. She leaves three direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Anna Pearl Abney age 75 of Marrowbone, Kentucky passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Cumberland County Hospital. Family requests visitation on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 3pmCT until 9pmCT at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY. The funeral service will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 11:30amCT, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home with burial in Marrowbone Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 14:19:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Melson Ridge School Reunion Sat 24 Sept 2016 Melson Ridge School Reunion this Saturday Sept. 24, 2pmCT, at 3082 Melson Ridge Road, Columbia, KY. All former students invited to come out and bring old pictures and a covered dish and enjoy the day. --Ruby Hadley 2016-09-20 14:15:08 | Comments | Printable version
Healthful Living Cooking Class Thurs 22 Sept Healthful Living Cooking Class offered free of charge on Thursday, September 22nd, at 6pmCT, and will be held every four weeks. Everyone is welcome to come to the free classes. The speakers will be providing health information and samples of delicious food. The classes will be held at: Joy Resource Center (behind the CVS Pharmacy) 922 Carrie Bolin Dr Columbia KY --Alma Jackson, 270-634-1910 or 270-378-4495. 2016-09-20 14:12:25 | Comments | Printable version
JOY Ministries moving to Downtown Columbia Grand Opening will be October 10, 2016 By Maggie Coleman JOY Ministries Crisis Resource Center will be moving from our current location at 922 Carrie Bolin Drive, Columbia, KY, to the former Harvest Cafe, 212 Public Square in Columbia, KY. Our grand opening at that location will be October 10, 2016. - Maggie Coleman 2016-09-20 13:06:30 | Comments | Printable version
James Lee Garner, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2016) He was a plumber and electrician and a member of Coffey's Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a native of Russell County, KY, and a resident at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Ehrlich & Beulah Hopper Garner. His wife, Jean Garner, survives. He leaves 24 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary James Lee Garner, 82, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the Russell County, Hospital, Russell Springs, KY. Funeral service for James Lee Garner will be 10amCT, Thursday, September 22, 2016, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Roger Garner officiating. Visitation after 5pmCT Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Interment in the Union Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 12:59:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Brittany Nicole Taylor, 18, Green County, KY (1998-2016) She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Summersville Baptist Church. She was a 2016 Graduate of Green County High School and presently a Freshman at Lindsey Wilson College. She was a member of the Green County High School FFA, Green County 4-H Mighty Mustangs, on the Green County Track and Field Team, and currently on the Lindsey Wilson Track and Field Team. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Brittany Nicole Taylor, age 18 of Green County, KY, departed this life Monday, September 19, 2016 in Taylor County, KY, from injuries that she received in an automobile accident. Funeral services for Brittany Nicole Taylor will be conducted 11amCT, Friday, September 23, 2016 at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Keith Fields and Bro. Leslie Jewell officiating. Burial will follow in the Green County Memory Gardens in Summersville. Visitation will be from 3pm until 8pmCT, Thursday, September 22, 2016, and after 7amCT, Friday at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 12:21:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Monroe Co., KY physician pleads guilty in pain medications case Sentencing is scheduled before Senior Judge Thomas B. Russell, in Bowling Green, KY, on January 18, 2017. From U.S. District Attorney's Office Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky BOWLING GREEN, KY - (14 Sep 2016) A Monroe County, Kentucky physician pleaded guilty today, in U.S. District Court, before Magistrate Judge H. Brent Brennenstuhl, with prescribing pain medications outside the course of professional medical practice, during a more than six year period, to five patients announced United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 12:04:03 | Comments | Printable version
KYTC issues emergency order for truckers hauling petroleum Drivers required to have copy of order in truck cab By Ryan Watts, Executive Director Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Office of Public Affairs FRANKFORT, KY (20 Sep 2016) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Sec. Greg Thomas today issued an emergency order waiving the hours of service for commercial motor vehicle operators delivering petroleum in Kentucky. The order is in response to a gasoline pipeline leak in rural Shelby County, Alabama. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 11:41:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Wish granted for Adair County 8th grader Laura Furkins gets the star treatment when limo from Make-a-Wish arrives at Adair County Middle School. 'She had no idea we were going to Bowling Green, and she definitely didn't know about the limo,' her mother Louise says. 'We've only seen limos in movies. This is a great blessing.' Click on headline for complete story with photo(s). By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools The limousine, shiny and black, pulled out of Adair County Middle School and headed toward the Cumberland Parkway, en route to Bowling Green. Long and sleek, the vehicle looked a little out of place in a small town like Columbia. Inside sat an Adair County eighth grader, Laura Furkins, whose wish was granted Tuesday by Make-A-Wish Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 10:47:13 | Comments | Printable version
Fall Revival at Victory Community Church 22-24 Sep 2016 Fall Revival, September 22-24, 2016, each night, at 6:30pmCT, at Victory Community Church, 1165 Russell Road, Columbia, KY 42728 with Bro. Stevie Bunch bringing the word. Contact: Pastor Rick Shelton at 270-250-1836. Everyone welcome. - Jennie Shelpman 2016-09-20 10:04:00 | Comments | Printable version
KDA inspectors discover credit card 'skimmer' Device found in motor fuel pump at Richmond retail establishment Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Ted Sloan News from Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles office FRANKFORT, KY (20 Sep 2016) -- Kentucky Department of Agriculture inspectors discovered a credit card "skimmer" during a routine inspection of a motor fuel pump at a Richmond retail establishment earlier this month. "This device was discovered by our inspectors as part of their everyday job duties," Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said. "We took on this responsibility at no additional cost to Kentucky taxpayers. This discovery saved consumers thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges that could have been made with data stolen by the use of this device." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 09:34:44 | Comments | Printable version
Wants Campbellsville to go fully wet today Dinah Smith writes: I've been waiting a long time for this vote to come through to go fully wet. I'd like to go to town and buy beer and not go all the way to Marion county. I'll actually get to save some time and money. I'm sure it will be more convenient for others too. - Dinah SmithComments re article 85755 Voters decide today if City Of Campbellsville goes fully wet 2016-09-20 07:35:14 | Comments | Printable version
A.L. & Barbara Sinclair celebrate 58th wedding anniversay today Debbie Sinclair writes: Wanna wish my dad and mom, A.L. "Peewee" & Barbara Sinclair, a happy 58th wedding anniversary today, and say a special thank you to them for always being there for us no matter what we ask of them. Love you two, very much. - Debbie SinclairDebbie Sinclair - Thanks. And need to pass on that just a few minutes ago Larry Smith was on the phone and mentioned what a great job A.L. did for the county while he was Solid Waste Coordinator. Adair was the envy of the state in roadside cleanliness while he was in office. We owe a lot to him. - EW 2016-09-20 06:47:52 | Comments | Printable version
Voters decide today if City Of Campbellsville goes fully wet The election will be closely followed throughout the day today by Radio Station FM 99.9 the BIG DAWG and sister station FM 92.7 the WAVE, and ColumbiaMagazine.com - LARRY SMITH. By Larry Smith FM 99.9 the Big Dawg Voters will go vote today, Tuesday, September 20, 2016, in an election to decide whether the City of Campbellsville will go fully Wet or Not. The only question on the ballot today is: "Are you in favor of alcohol sales in the City of Campbellsville?"But only voters who actually live within the limits of Campbellsville will be allowed to vote. The polls are open 6am-6pmET in the following locations: The vote will take place at 11 of 20 Taylor County polls in which City Voters normally vote. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-20 06:19:59 | Comments | Printable version
Mike Watson: October is big month, historically speaking By Mike Watson October is a big month historically speaking. It is Family History Month, Kentucky Archives Month and the 10th anniversary of the Columbia-Adair County Silent City Tour. There are exhibits at the Adair Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, are going up. 2016-09-20 02:33:40 | Comments | Printable version
ACMS SBDM meeting rescheduled: 20 Sep 2016 to 27 Sep 2016 The regular meeting of the Adair County Middle School SBDM Council scheduled for September 20, 2016, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 3:30pmCT, at ACMS 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. It will be a special called meeting due to change of date but will have regular monthly agenda items. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the school located at For more information, please contact the school. - Alma Rich, Principal 2016-09-20 02:24:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
CES to host parent-teacher conferences By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS) Campbellsville Elementary School, 315 Roberts Road, Campbellsville, KY will host parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Teachers will be available from 3:30pmCT/4:30pmET to 5pmCT/6pmET, for parents and students to discuss grades from the first nine-week grading period. For more information, call the CES office at 270-465-4561. - Calen McKinney 2016-09-20 01:55:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACHS Volleyball Team Auction And Supper - 30 Sep 2016 By Andrea Keith The Adair County High School Volleyball Team will be hosting an Auction and Supper, at Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY Friday September 30, at 5pmCT. A supper plate will include pulled pork barbecue sandwich, choice of two sides, baked beans, pasta salad, potato salad or coleslaw, a dessert and a drink with choice of water, tea or lemonade. Supper plates will be donations only. Auction items will be posted soon. Please Mark your calendar. - Andrea Keith 2016-09-20 01:49:04 | Comments | Printable version
Today, TUESDAY with CM - 20 Sep 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 20, 2016: To put aside cares--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 20 September 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1834 2016-09-20 01:44:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 20 Happy Anniversary, Kenny and Robin Smith (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrew Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clayton Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Claiborne (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan Alexander Goodson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob DeMarco Payne (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Neal Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Beard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Moore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Horton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sally Pollard Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Gates, Jr. (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Anniversary, A. L. and Barbara Sinclair (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Exie Bishop Burress, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Hicks Cable, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Reginald Thomas, Green Co., KY (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Billy Ray Bowen , Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sue Loy, Russell County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jolene Blevins Green Co., KY, native (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Shively Marcum, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Noreine Kidd Davis, 87, Green Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles E. Hudson, Adair County, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Foley Cook, 95, Russell Co., KY (1920-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Lena Wright, 88, Burkesville, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Jo Chansler, Windsor, KY/Adair Co. native (1979-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel B. Moore, 17, Russell Co., KY (1999-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Faye Minton Meece, Somerset, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Holt, 86, Taylor County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Pickett, 84, Adair County, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Master Bryson Carter Davis, infant, (Wed 20 Sep 2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Wilson, 77, Liberty, KY/Dunnville, KY native (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian Margaret Foley, Russell County, KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Montgomery Hallums (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delois Harmon (Sissy) Stapleton, 80, Columbia, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet L. Lawless, 71, Russell Co., KY (1944-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Earls, 82, Russell County, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Lee Peterson, 88, Breeding, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Adam Copley, Taylor Co., KY (1979-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mona Mae Eubank, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Nunn, 73, Edmonton, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Cloyd Matney, Green Co., KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Ratliff, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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