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Daily News for Thursday, September 29, 2016
Latoka Rose Wilson, 84, Edmonton, KY (1932-2016) Latoka enjoyed cooking and was always ready to offer a meal or a piece of cake when visitors arrived. Latoka lived her life as a faithful servant of the Lord, loving others and caring for those in need. Latoka Rose (Warf) Wilson, age 84, of Edmonton, died Tuesday evening, September 27, 2016, in Ocala, Florida. Visitation will begin Thursday morning, October 6, at 10amCT, prior to the funeral. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at 1pmCT at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East St., Edmonton, KY. Burial will follow in the Hubbard Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 20:13:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Harry Hugh Huffman, 70, Center, KY (1945-2016) He was a farmer, dairyman and member of the Center United Methodist Church. He spent his whole life doing what he loved, taking care of the land. He had dairy and beef cows, operated a dozer for many years and did light construction work. He served as a Metcalfe County Magistrate for five years and was one of the initial founders of the North Metcalfe Rescue Squad. Harry Hugh Huffman passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at his home after a strong battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 5pmCT until 8pmCT on Saturday, October 1, 2016, and after 9amCT on Sunday at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East St., Edmonton, KY. Funeral services will be held 2pmCT on Sunday, October 2, at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton with burial in the Cassady Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 20:03:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jerry Lee Bailey, 69, Edmonton, KY (1946-2016) Jerry Lee Bailey, age 69, of Edmonton died Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Visitation will be from 5pmCT until 8pmCT on Friday, September 30, and after 9amCT on Saturday at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East St., Edmonton, KY. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Saturday, October 1, at Butler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Grider Cemetery in Russell county. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 19:56:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC Swimming in MSC Preseason Coaches' Polls By Charlie Balcom The Lindsey Wilson men's swim team was picked to finish third in the Mid-South Conference in 2016-17 according to the MSC Preseason Coaches' Poll released by the conference office on Thursday. The Lindsey Wilson women's swim team was picked to finish tied for first place in the Mid-South Conference in the MSC Preseason Coaches' Poll. The Blue Raiders men accumulated 17 total voting points from the panel of head coaches around the conference. Last season, the Blue Raiders men finished third at the Mid-South Conference Championships. For the women, Cumberlands captured the MSC title with the lady Blue Raiders finishing in second place. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own team. 2016-09-29 19:48:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Johnny Glen Thrasher, 70, Burkesville, KY (1946-2016) He was a farmer. He was the son of th late Edgar and Eva (Carter) Thrasher. His wife, Charlene Thrasher, survives. He leaves seven direct and one step living descendants Click on headline for complete obituary Johnny Glen Thrasher, age 70, of Burkesville, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the Cumberland County Hospital, Burkesville, KY. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 2pmCT, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY with Brother Mark Parks, officiating. Burial will follow in the Skaggs Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, October 1, 2016 beginning at 11amCT until time of services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 16:53:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Raymond Fifield, 62, Russell County, KY (1953-2016) He was a native of Long Beach, CA and a resident of Russell Springs, KY, at the time of his death. Click on headline for complete obituary Raymond Fifield, 62, of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed away, Wednesday September 28, 2016 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, Kentucky. Cremation was chosen and a private memorial will be held later. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 16:43:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC Homecoming Weekend schedule of celebration events Lindsey Wilson College's 85th homecoming week will culminate with special events Friday, Sept. 30, Saturday, Oct. 1 with the big football game in Blue Raider Stadium against Union College, through the Sunday, Oct. 2 Homecoming Worship Service at the Columbia United Methodist Church. The celebration features several reunions, including reunions of the college's cycling and baseball alumni. Clicking 'read more' takes you to the complete schedule. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 16:39:22 | Comments | Printable version
Mildred Russell Foster, 91, Casey County, KY (1925-2016) She was a homemaker and faithful member of Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church for over fifty years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Gideon's International Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mildred Russell Foster of Casey County, KY passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 on her 91st birthday surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services are 10amCT/11amET, Saturday, October 1, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Rodney Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Bethelridge Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and will continue Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 16:24:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Eight to be Honored at 85th LWC Homecoming Weekend Honorees are Jeni South Huff, Joe Haley, Dr. S. Ross Martin, Dr. April Richardson-Hatcher, J. Paul Long, Amy Thompson-Wells, Evlyn Komosa, and Dr. Mohammad Pourheydarian Click on headline for complete story with photos By Venus Popplewell News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Six alumni and two longtime friends of the college will be honored at Lindsey Wilson College's 85th homecoming weekend, to be held September 30 and October 1, 2016.The event will be held at 11amCT Saturday, October 1, in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. The weekend will also feature several reunions, including reunions of the college's cycling and baseball alumni. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 16:03:50 | Comments | Printable version
Improvements to Kennedy Bridge are nearly complete Downtown Crossing: Bridge expected to reopen to southbound traffic in 1 week Click on headline for complete story From Commonwealth News Service LOUISVILLE, KY (Thu 29 Sep 2016) -Extensive improvements to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge are nearly complete, with the bridge scheduled to reopen to I-65 South traffic in October. When the bridge reopens to southbound traffic, direct access from I-65 South to I-64 East, I-64 West and I-71 North will be restored. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said crews with Walsh Construction are on track to open the Kennedy Bridge to southbound traffic in about 1 weeks. If the weather cooperates, the Kennedy Bridge should be open to three lanes of traffic by early Monday, October 10. When that happens, two lanes will carry through traffic to I-65 South. A third lane will carry traffic to I-64 East, I-64 West and I-71 North. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 15:50:30 | Comments | Printable version
Louisville man pleads guilty to participating in kickback scheme With former Secretary of Kentucky's Personnel Cabinet Click on headline for complete story LEXINGTON, KY (Wed 28 Sep 2016) - Lawrence J. O'Bryan, a business owner from Louisville, Ky., admitted in federal court today that he participated in a kickback scheme involving the former Secretary of the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, Timothy Longmeyer. O'Bryan, 57, pleaded guilty to three counts charging bribery of a public official, before U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell. O'Bryan waived his right to be indicted by a grand jury and pleaded guilty to the charges brought by Kerry B. Harvey, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky.' Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 15:34:16 | Comments | Printable version
Vibra Healthcare to pay $32.7 million to resolve claims For medically unnecessary services. Allegations included admitting patients to Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital, located in Bowling Green, KY, who did not qualify for admission Click on headline for complete story From U.S. District Attorney's Office Department of Justice, Western District of KY WASHINGTON, DC (Thu 29 Sep 2016) - Vibra Healthcare LLC (Vibra), a national hospital chain headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, has agreed to $32.7 million, plus interest, to resolve claims that Vibra violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare for medically unnecessary services, the Department of Justice announced today. "Medicare beneficiaries are entitled to receive care that is determined by their clinical needs and not the financial interests of healthcare providers," said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer, head of the Justice Department's Civil Division. "All providers of taxpayer-funded federal healthcare services, whether contractors or direct billers, will be held accountable when their actions cause false claims for medically unnecessary services to be submitted." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 15:29:11 | Comments | Printable version
Academic Dean Phyllis got it right Personal gratitude to Dean Phyllis Curry and Superintendent Alan Reed. - Response to: Academic Dean Curry: On AC District's new academic status Click on headline for complete story By Ralph Waggener Phyllis Curry got it right. No magic bullet, no expensive expert, no program can get anything done. When you get your mind set to get something done, and have the work ethic to do it, it gets done! Wish this was catching like the flu, then we would see more done around here in Adair County! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 15:03:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Squarecrows spaces reserved already enough to fill the Square! But this year there will be a spillover area in the Alta Garnett yard by Columbia Baptist Church and a Story Trail has been added. Selection of best will be made at People's Choice Award with voting at the Retired Teacher's booth during Downtown Days. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Ellen Zornes, President, Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Soon the square will come alive with Squarecrows of all shapes and sizes. If you haven't registered your Squarecrow yet, there's still time . . . but the square is full so it'll be in the spillover area by Columbia Baptist Church where Mrs. Alta Garnett's House stood. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 14:45:39 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Men's Swimming finishes second at LWC Fall Frenzy By Charlie Balcom The Lindsey Wilson men's swimming team finished in second place in the final standings following the third and final session of the LWC Fall Frenzy on Saturday evening at the Holloway Center Natatorium. The Blue Raiders racked up 990 total team points at the invitational, finishing only behind event winner Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.) with 1,109.50 points. Milligan (Tenn.) took third with 426 points, Campbellsville (Ky.) placed fourth with 352.50 points and Bethel (Tenn.) took fifth with 214 points at the five-team event. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 13:46:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Cunningham and Cooks earn Player of the Week accolades By Charlie Balcom Nathan Cunningham is the Mid-South Conference West Division Defensive Player of the Week and teammate Allen Cooks is the MSC West Special Teams Player of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday. The duo helped the seventh-ranked Lindsey Wilson football team to an 84-0 victory over Cincinnati Christian (Ohio) on Saturday at Blue Raider Stadium. Lindsey Wilson is now 5-0 on the year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 13:44:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Why did some early Kentuckians want to leave the U.S.? By Janene Zaccone News from the Kentucky Historical Society Frankfort, Ky. (Thu 29 Sep 2016) - Gen. George Rogers Clark once swore allegiance to France. Kentuckian Gen. James Wilkinson pledged his loyalty to Spain, and, if his efforts to align the region with that country had succeeded, today's Kentuckians might speak Spanish as a first language. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 11:56:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Ellen Zornes: Story Walk a wonderful addition to Squarecrows Ellen Zornes writes: This is a simply wonderful addition to our community's Squarecrows. Can't wait to see all the families enjoying the time together around our beautiful square! - Ellen ZornesComments re article 85946 Story Walk will be an added feature during Squarecrow contest 2016-09-29 11:48:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Hunter Brown earns 1st MSC Player of the Week honor By Jordan Alves CU sports information director After leading Campbellsville to a 48-34 win over Bluefield College on Saturday afternoon, quarterback Hunter Brown has earned Mid-South Conference West Division Offensive Player of the Week honors. The award is the first of the season and the career of Brown. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 11:48:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC Volleyball takes two-day swing through MSC By Matt Wurzburger No. 2-ranked Lindsey Wilson volleyball begins a two-day Mid-South Conference road swing when they face Cumberlands (Ky.) on Tuesday. The Blue Raiders (13-1, 4-1 MSC) then face Pikeville (Ky.) on Wednesday night. Lindsey Wilson defeated Shawnee State (Ohio) on Sept. 24. The Blue Raiders held the Bears to a .000 attacking percentage in the straight-sets victory. Makenzie Montano recorded 24 assists against Shawnee State. She now has 3,144 career assists and is 35 shy of passing Sarah Kline for the fourth-most in Lindsey Wilson program history. Cumberlands (12-5, 4-2 MSC) is coming off a five-set loss at Campbellsville (Ky.) The Patriots took the first two sets before Campbellsville rallied off victories in the final three sets to take the match. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 11:46:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Frankie Gosa, 96, Adair County, KY (1920-2016) She retired from Bremner Biscuit Company in Louisville, KY. She was the matriarch of a large, respected family. She was the daughter of the late George Anderson & Nell Birchie Beulah Lankford Shadrick. She leaves 25 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Frankie Gosa, 96, of Columbia, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 1:36pmCT, at Taylor Regional Hospital, Campbellsville, KY. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 2pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Pastor Gerald Reliford officiating. Burial will follow the service in Union Cemetery, 174 Milltown Church Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 11:44:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gonzalo Sapena earns 7th MSC Player of the Week honor By Jordan Alves CU sports information director After shutting out Marian University last week, Gonzalo Sapena was named the Mid-South Conference Defensive Player of the Week, officials announced on Monday. The weekly honor for Sapena is his second this year and the seventh of his career. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 11:43:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC men's soccer travels to Cumberlands in MSC matchup By Anthony Latessa The No. 19-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team travels to Cumberlands (Ky.) on Tuesday for a Mid-South Conference game at 6:30 p.m. CT at the UC Soccer Complex in Williamsburg, Ky. The Blue Raiders (4-3-0, 1-0-0 MSC) are coming off a 2-1 defeat on Friday to Rio Grande (Ohio) in the NAIA Network Men's Soccer Game of the Week, presented by Stretch Internet. Mutaya Mwape scored in the 47th minute to take a 1-0 lead, but the RedStorm responded with a pair of goals, including the game winner in the 87th minute. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 11:41:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
KSP Post 15 asks help in locating wanted person Click on headline for story with photo(s) By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY (September 29, 2016) Kentucky State Post 15 Columbia is looking for a wanted person. Corey D. Page (36) of Tompkinsville is wanted for Assault 2nd Degree and Terroristic Threatening 3rd in connection with an Assault that occurred in Monroe County earlier this month. Please contact Detective Mike Dubree, with the Kentucky State Police at (270) 384-4796 with any information in regards to his whereabouts. - TFC Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer, KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY 2016-09-29 11:30:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
SCA to expand Bowling Green personal care plant, add 20 jobs Hygiene and forest products company to invest nearly $24 million in new production line Click on headline for complete story By Amanda Stamper and Jack Mazurak News from Gov. Matt Bevin's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY (Thu 29 Sep 2016) - SCA, a global hygiene and forest products provider, will increase its production and product diversity in Bowling Green with a nearly $24 million investment expected to create 20 jobs, Gov. Matt Bevin announced today. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 11:11:52 | Comments | Printable version
Mr. John Steward (Stu) Lyons, 82, Adair Co., KY (1934-2016) Mr. Lyons was retired from the aerospace industry in Florida and was a US Air Force veteran and had made his home in Columbia, KY for several years. Click on headline for complete obituary John Stewart "Stu" Lyons age 82 years of Columbia, KY passed away at his home Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 5:06pmCT. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 1pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY with Bro. Bill Scott the officiating clergy. The family requests visting after 11amCT, AM on Saturday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 10:58:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Academic Dean Curry: On AC District's new academic status 'It finally dawned on all of us that if we were to get to proficiency, we had to just do it ourselves. There was no magic bullet, no program, no person who could come in and get us to our target.' - Adair County Schools Academic Dean Phyllis Curry Related: Adair Schools test scores reach new heights in 15-16 Statement from Phyllis Curry Congratulations to all our students, faculty and staff for making Adair County a Proficient/Progressing/High Progress district for the first ever under any accountability system. All schools in Adair County are Proficient/Progressing-another first. Some of you have been here since the beginning of this accountability journey and remember the eight years we were given state assistance because we were under some sort of corrective action plan from the state. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 10:36:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Supports statement of Chief Terry Flatt Joyce M Coomer writes: Well said, Terry. --Joyce M CoomerComments re article 85939 Statement from Adair County Fire Chief Terry Flatt 2016-09-29 09:58:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
LWC men's soccer falls to No. 21 in latest Coaches' Poll By Anthony Latessa The NAIA released their third Top-25 Coaches' Poll Tuesday evening, and Lindsey Wilson men's soccer dropped two spots to No. 21. This is the 108th-straight appearance in the polls which is the longest active streak in the NAIA. The Blue Raiders received points in the poll. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 09:35:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC Volleyball cruises past Pikeville 3-0 By Charlie Balcom Pikeville, KY - The second-ranked Lindsey Wilson volleyball team cruised to its 13th straight-sets victory of the season on Wednesday night as the Blue Raiders took down Pikeville 3-0 (25-19, 25-5, 25-11) at UPIKE Gymnasium. Lindsey Wilson (15-1, 6-1 Mid-South Conference) never trailed in the match and has now won 20 straight against the Bears (12-8, 1-4 MSC) dating back to the 2005 season. After a tight opening set where Lindsey Wilson pulled away late, the Blue Raiders dominated the final two frames, allowing just 16 total points to the Bears en route to outhitting the hosts .341 to .025 on the night. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 09:33:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Heaven Bound singing at Tabor CC Sun 2 Oct 2016 Heaven Bound will be singing at Tabor Community Church, 1477 Fairplay Road, Columbia, KY, on Sunday night, 2 Oct 2016 at 6pmCT. Pastor Ralph Hadley and congregation invite everyone to attend. - Patricia Hadley 2016-09-29 09:30:32 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Schools test scores reach new heights in 15-16 By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools The Adair County School District is classified as Proficient/Progressing/High Progress for the first time ever according to test scores released to the public today. Additionally, each school earned the Proficient/Progressing label, the first time all the schools reached the mark in the same year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 09:15:23 | Comments | Printable version
Story Walk will be an added feature during Squarecrow contest Discover children's story pages around the Columbia public square and find a free book at the end of the "StoryWalk(R)" during the Squarecrows contest in the weeks ahead. By Debbie Cowan The Adair County Heritage Association "Squarecrow" displays were a huge success in downtown Columbia last year with dozens of whimsical, innovative scarecrows gracing the Public Square and grounds of the historic courthouse. The project brought excitement to the community as many families and visitors walked the downtown areas to view the creations. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 08:28:26 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS Volleyball Team Fundraiser Friday at Columbia UMC By Andrea Keith The Adair County High School Volleyball Team will host a Live Auction and Supper, at Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY Friday, September 30, at 5pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 08:16:04 | Comments | Printable version
Help families by helping RM House with donation Take your gifts to the Chamber of Commerce building October 19, 2016 and help families who need a place to stay while their children are hospitalized in Louisville and Lexington. List of items needed is included below. By Ellen Zornes, president Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce needed items for both Houses. Since 1974, the Ronald McDonald Houses of KY have been serving our communities and our families. Now, once again, we have the chance to give back. The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a donation drive to collect needed items from assorted breakfast cereals to paper products and many things in between for the Ronald McDonald Houses in Lexington and Louisville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 07:57:28 | Comments | Printable version
KSP trooper, TFC Billy Gregory, talks to CMS sixth-graders By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer Campbellsville Independent School District Campbellsville Middle School sixth-graders recently learned what it's like to be a law enforcement officer. Kentucky State Police Trooper Billy Gregory, who serves as public affairs officer at Post 15 in Columbia, came to speak to students about his job. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 06:10:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Larry Smith congratulates Taylor County Schools for designation Taylor County School District is one of two districts in the entire state to have every school in their district be classified a School of Distinction. Click on headline for complete report From Larry Smith, FM 99.9, the Big Dawg Congratulations to the students, faculty, and staff of Taylor County School District. Taylor County School District has earned the designation as District of Distinction in the State of Kentucky. All three schools - Taylor County Elementary, Taylor County Middle School, and Taylor County High School have been named Schools of Distinction, which is Kentucky's highest academic honor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 05:45:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair Schools get high marks based on 2015-16 test score Overall, district is in Proficient Category, but just one point away from highest - District of Distinction - status. Adair County School District has graduation rate of 99.4% Click on headline for complete report From Larry Smith, FM 99.9, the Big Dawg & FM 92.7 the Wave The Adair County School District is classified as Proficient/Progressing/High Progress district for the 2015-16 based on test scores released today. All four schools in Adair County - Adair County Primary and Adair County Elementary, with shared accountability with Adair County Middle School; and Adari County High Schooll - are all classified as Proficient and Progressin under the current Unbridled Learning accountability model. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 05:32:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Paintsville, KY, Mayor convicted of misusing city funds The defendant used city funds for personal expenses Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Department of Justice, Eastern District of Kentucky LONDON, KY (Wed 27 Oct 2016 - Paintsville Mayor Robert Porter has been found guilty of misappropriating property and city resources. A federal jury in London, Ky., convicted Porter on 2 of the three counts of theft of federal funds and one count of bribery. The jury returned the verdict after more than three hours of deliberation, following four days of trial. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 05:17:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Statement from Adair County Fire Chief Terry Flatt The following statement from Adair County Fire Chief Terry Flatt contain the writer's opinions is posted without edits or comment: The Adair County Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit organization and has never received any funding from the Adair County Fiscal Court. We operate exclusively on our membership dues that are collected from our property owners on our community/coverage area. We receive a small portion of funding from State Aid to help purchase equipment as well as a small amount from the City of Columbia for the housing of City Fire Equipment. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 04:22:40 | Comments | Printable version
Great musical entertainment, 1899: the night Columbia rocked By JIM On Saturday evening, March 11th, 1899, Columbia was a happening place. Word had spread like wildfire via the pages of the News that the Columbia Brass band, supplemented by various others, would give an entertainment that evening - and the folks came in droves. Without a doubt, buggies, surreys, phaetons, and jolt wagons as well as horses, mules, and ponies were double- and triple parked around the Square that evening almost sixscore years ago. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 04:10:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Katie Murrell Library continuously celebrates Constitution Free pocket sized copies of 'America's Most Important Document' available free at the Katie Murrell Library Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Linda Waggener The Katie Murrell Library, 235 Blue Raider Drive, Columbia, KY, at Lindsey Wilson College is busy with activities and this bulletin board, designed by Stephanie Pollitt with involvement of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), showcases the United States Constitution. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 02:58:33 | Comments | Printable version
Milltown UMC Homecoming: Sun 9 Oct 2016 Milltown United Methodist Church, 3262 Milltown Church Road, Columbia, KY will be having a Homecoming on October 9, 2016 beginning at 10amCT. The Blakey Quartet will be singing and a potluck meal will follow. Everyone is welcome to attend! Please call Pastor Gary W. Daugherty, 270-634-1545, for further information. - Paula Daugherty 2016-09-29 02:48:37 | Comments | Printable version
REUNION 2016 - ACHS Class of 1972 'Rocks Adair County' Sheila Grant Neat is sure the group reached their goal, to hold the largest class reunion ever in Adair County, KY at their 44th Class Reunion, September 24, 2016, held at Turkey Trot Farms, catered by Long Hunters in Greensburg, with Doyle Lloyd the reunion photographer. Click on headline for story with Doyle Lloyd - maybe other - photo(s) By Sheila Grant Neat We stepped out on faith and decided that we were going to have the largest Reunion ever in Adair County and I think we reached our goal. I had jokingly said we were going to rock Adair County and I think we did. We filled up the Bed and Breakfast Inn and all the cabin on the property and several rooms around town. We had 115 in attendance Saturday Night and it was awesome if I may say so. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 02:32:09 | Comments | Printable version
Kesslers Jerseys Top 2016 KY Proud Youth Livestock Winners Portland, Adair County, KY, brings home many of the top awards, and in the Top 3 Kentucky Proud Breeders of All Species - Kesslers Jerseys was 1st Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) Special story to ColumbiaMagazine.com Jera Kessler, Kyla Kessler, Keaton Kessler and Kessler Jerseys won 15 awards at the KY Youth Livestock Points Banquet at Burley Fields Livestock Center in Horse Cave, KY on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 02:01:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
CUMC Youth Group carwash fundraiser - Sat 1 Oct 2016 The Columbia United Methodist Church Youth Group will be having a car wash at Tractor Supply, 817 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY, Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 11:45am-2pmCT, to raise funds for the fall youth retreat. Everyone is invited to come out and have your car washed to support the youth. - Wanda Wisdom, CUMC Secretary 2016-09-29 01:52:56 | Comments | Printable version
Mr. Gordon Crump, 88, Adair Co., KY (d. 25 Sep 2016) He was a decorated Korean War veteran and a longtime journalist. His career start with the Hart County Herald in Munfordville at age 16. He later worked for the Daily News in Bowling Green, on The Stars and Stripes, the Lexington Herald, the Glasgow Daily Times, and the Danville Advocate-Messenger. In Adair County, he may be more well known as the editor of the Columbia Daily Statesman but also as the editor in chief for Waggener-Walker Newspapers (a chain which formerly operated in Columbia, Kentucky and published weekly newspapers in a dozen or so towns in Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee). In his last years, he a beloved resident of the Clay Ridge Community of Adair County. Click on headline for complete story Mr. Gordon Crump, 88, of Adair County, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 25, at Baptist East Hospital on Kresge Way in Louisville. A memorial service will be held at 10amCT, on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Horse Cave United Methodist Church, 207 College St, Horse Cave, KY. His burial will follow at Horse Cave Municipal Cemetery on Main Street in Horse Cave, Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-29 01:38:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Today, THURSDAY with CM - 29 Sep 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 29, 2016: No ceremony--Robert Stone, Thursday, 29 September 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1843 2016-09-29 01:13:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 29 Happy Anniversary, Creon and Betty Melson (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David and Margaret Harden | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tony and Marian Grant (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Pepper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anissa Russell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brody Zane | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassy Barnett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christopher Ingerman (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, DJ Rooks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fischer Brown (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Harden (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josie Rae | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Cooper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Pickett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison K. Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melinda Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mildred Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Raegen Petty (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reba Jean Shanklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terri Parnell (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoriam, Lucy Frances White, Metcalfe Co., KY (d. 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsie Thrasher Dyer, Cumberland County, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Rowell, Taylor County, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Mae Coe, Russell County, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Houston (Hoot) Willis Simpson, Greensburg, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Russell Davidson, Cumberland Co. native (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Campbell Sullivan, Louisville, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Watkins Wayne, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Huckaby, Cane Valley, KY (1955-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos Wesley, Casey Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Jean Cape Buhle Etheridge Adair Co., KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Louise Bryant Tiller, Adair County, KY. (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Jean Bradshaw, Adair Co., KY (1942-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Megan C Davis, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clyde Berry, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ken C. "John Hardin" Bryant, Casey Co., KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Parthenia Paxton Humphrey, Green Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inell Kerr Brewington Burns, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Lee (Bob) Read, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Sullivan, 96, Russell County, KY (1918-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arles Hale, 89, Russell County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Andrew McFarland, 56, Russell County, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Buckman, Knifley, KY native (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Franklin (Puddin') Butler, Edmonton, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Alfred Johnson, WWII Veteran, Taylor County, KY (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Guffey, Russell County, KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gilbert E. (Gil) Blevins, Taylor County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Lee Wade, 77, Russell County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Johnson, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Darrell Miller, 70, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dalton Kyle Minton, 16, Greensburg, KY (2004-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danette Lynn Zimmerman, 57, Columbia, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie Karnes Appleby, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Wayne Meece, 52, Knifley, KY (1968-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emery May, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth R. Walker, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Allen, Taylor County, KY (1936-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Lee, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Jo Ballard, Beaumont, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Murrell, Adair County, KY native (1941-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Russell Garmon, 100, Columbia, KY (1923-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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