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Daily News for Thursday, December 1, 2016
Read around the Square: 'Twas the Night before Christmas This Christmas StoryWalk® begins Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at Christmas in Columbia and can be enjoyed any time through Dec. 30, 2016. Look for a treat at the end of the walk! By Debbie Cowan, Family Resource Center Coordinator, ACES Step around the Public Square and read 'Twas the Night before Christmas. Enjoy family time while walking the downtown area and reading this charming Christmas classic. Pages from the book will be posted in the windows of downtown businesses. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-12-01 20:25:04 | Comments | Printable version
Cunneen Poynter, 93, Metcalfe Co., KY (1923-2016) She was a homemaker and a member of the Savoyard Baptist Church. Click on headline for complete obituary Cunneen Poynter age 93 of Savoyard passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Funeral services will be held 1:30pmCT Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY with burial in the Buck Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 until 8pmCT Friday, December 2, 2016 and after 9amCT Saturday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-12-01 18:40:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
James R. Caulk, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2016) He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church. After 37 years of service, James retired from the Kroger Company of Indianapolis, Indiana. During his time with them he was a proud member of the Teamsters Local Union 135, being re-elected as the Union Steward for 35 of those years as well as serving on the Board of Trustees for 30 years. After retiring in 1992, James soon returned home to Taylor County where he enjoyed farming, loved working with his cattle and took great pride in operating a well maintained farm. Click on headline for complete obituary James R. Caulk of Taylor Co., KY, died at 6:29pmET, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Lebanon, KY. He was 86 years old. The visitation will be held from 4pm-7pmCT/5pm/pmET on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY. The funeral service will be at 1pmCT/2pmET, Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, officiated by by Rev. Steve Skaggs. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old US 68, Cambpellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-12-01 18:40:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
James (Jim) Edens, 69, Bethelridge, KY (1947-2016) He was a Marines veteran and longtime employee of Tecumseh. He was of the Methodist faith. "Jim" loved farming and hunting. He was a native of Pulaski County, the son of the late Reece and Beulah Hendricks Edens. His wife, Doris Chadwell Edens, survives. He leaves five direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) James "Jim" Edens of Bethelridge, KY passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center. He was 69 years old. Funeral services are 12pmCT/1pmET, Sunday, December 4, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, with Bro. Linville Hatter officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Springs Cemetery with military honors by the Casey County Honor Guard. Visitation is 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, Saturday, December 3, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and will continue Sunday from 7amCT/8amET until funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-12-01 17:02:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ruby Carol Leigh, 70, Danville, KY (1946-2016) She was an Unemployment Specialist for the State of Kentucky. Ruby was a member of the First Baptist Church and a former employee of the Commonwealth First Federal Savings and Loan in Liberty, KY. In earlier years, she was active in the local American Cancer Society. Ruby loved working in her herbs and flower gardens. Ruby Carol Leigh, 70, of Danville, KY passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, KY. Funeral services are at 12pmCT/1pmET, Saturday, December 3, 2016 at First Baptist Church, 300 Hustonville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Jimmy Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation is Friday after 5pm/6pmCT, at the First Baptist Church and Saturday from 9amCT/10amET, until funeral service. Pallbearers are Alexa Slone, Zach Leigh, Gary Johnson, Larry Johnson, Gary Terry, Gordon Haney, and Tommy Woods. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-12-01 16:44:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Human remains identified as Crystal Warner Medical examiner identifies remains through dental records Human remains identified as Robert Jones By TFC William Gregory, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY (Thu 1 Dec 2016) - Human remains found on November 28th in Bath County on US 60 East, off of I-64 at the 123 mile marker, have been identified as 35-year-old Crystal J. Warner. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-12-01 16:23:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Thanks to Mr. Reed for all he has done for schools Vicki Brock Miller writes: Such a loss to our county. I still can't believe it. Alan Reed has done more for our school system during his short tenure as superintendent than has been accomplished in the past 50 years. I want to thank him for all his hard work. I have grandchildren in Adair County Schools that have opportunities they would never have had if not for Mr. Reed.Comments re photo 69908 Casting a giant shadow over School Board Meeting tonight 2016-12-01 10:33:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Unemployment improves again in Adair, Cumberland, and Taylor Year to year numbers show strong improvement in all surrounding counties since 2015, with Adair, Cumberland and Taylor Counties showing continued improvement since last month. Casey, Metcalfe, and Russell unemployment ticked up slightly in the monthly comparison from September to October 2016, while Green Co. remained unchanged. By Ashley Jones, Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 82 Kentucky counties between October 2015 and October 2016, rose in 33 and stayed the same in five counties (Breckinridge, Knott, Laurel, McLean and Powell), according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
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Russell County Sheriff's Department makes arrest in rape case Russell County Sheriff's Department Jamestown, KY - An investigation by Sheriff Clete McAninch has resulted in the arrest of a Russell County man on a charge of Rape 1st Degree. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-12-01 07:34:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Status of attractions, venues in Gatlinburg: 30 Nov 2016 link There's a story datelined 30 Nov 2016 on the status of venues many of us hold dear in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge at on Heavy.com. See: Gatlinburg Fire Damage: List of Destroyed Businesses & Landmarks Comments? How did the firestorm in the Smoky Mountains affect your family or plans? Send using the "Contact form" link with this story. - CM 2016-12-01 06:34:11 | Comments | Printable version
Mr. Kenneth Dee Dile, Green Co., KY (1946-2016) Mr. Dile was a painter by trade, and had also worked as a farmer and truck driver. He enjoyed stock car racing, and kept up with all the local drivers as well as NASCAR. Mr. Dile professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a resident of the Greensburg, KY, at the time of his death in Marion County, KY. He was the son of the late Shreve and Louise (Burris) Dile. His wife, Evelyn Price Dile, survives. He leaves 26 direct living descendants Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mr. Kenneth Dee Dile, 70, of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Cedars of Lebanon Nursing and Rehab Center, Lebanon, KY, after an extended illness. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Dile on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 12pmCT/1pmET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Dewayne Lobb will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Greensburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Thursday, December 1, 2016. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-12-01 05:19:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ruth Whitlow, Summer Shade, KY (d. 26 Nov 2016) Ruth loved spending time with family and friends, cherishing all the beauty mother nature and God offers, and traveling. Her final resting place will be in Summer Shade, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Ruth Whitlow, nee Baldock, age 98, of Orland Park, IL, formerly of Grant Park, Flossmoor, Harvey and Summer Shade, KY passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment will be in at 10amCT, Friday, December 2, 2016 in Summer Shade, KY. McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY, in charge of local arrangements. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-12-01 04:14:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Winter Weather Awareness Week is 1-7 Dec 2016 By Buddy Rogers News from Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) FRANKFORT, KY (Wed 30 Nov 2016) - December 1-7, 2016, is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky. As the winter weather season approaches, Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM), the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Kentucky Weather Preparedness Committee (KWPC) would like to remind you to "Be aware, Be Prepared!" Last week's early season snowstorm that impacted parts of the Midwest and Northeast caught thousands unprepared and is a good reminder that winter is just ahead. It is important to remember that snow, ice and freezing rain often blankets much of the Commonwealth, causing widespread traffic problems, power outages, school and business closings. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-12-01 02:45:12 | Comments | Printable version
Louisville man pleads guilty to drug and firearms charges Federal prosecution resulted from "Project Recoil" Click on headline for complete story From U.S. District Attorney's Office U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky LOUISVILLE, KY - United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr., today announced the guilty plea of a Louisville felon to multiple charges including the sale and distribution of controlled substances; unlawful possession of firearms by a convicted felon; and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in United States District Court before District Judge David J. Hale. The federal charges stemmed from "Project Recoil," the on-going partnership of multiple Jefferson County, Kentucky, law enforcement agencies, developed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Kentucky, to maximize penalties for the most violent offenders and to reduce violent crime in our community. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-12-01 02:39:10 | Comments | Printable version
Today, THURSDAY with CM - 02 Dec 2016 font class=subtitle>Haiku by Robert Stone for December 1, 2016: Not glad but aghast,--Robert Stone, Thursday, 1 December 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1906 2016-12-01 02:04:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 1 Happy Birthday, Bryan Burress (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darrell Curry (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jadelyn Taryn Waggener (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jonathan Dwain Feese (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Louise Judd Merrell (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, MacKenzie Grace Piercy (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Edwin Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sammy Hitch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharalene Garrrett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sierra Dalyn Rooks (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherry Lynn Cox, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Hadley, Taylor County, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Stephen Dunlap, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William B. Montgomery, Stanford, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Sallee, Taylor Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Dorothy Morris, Liberty, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gaines "Jim" Hodges, Cumberland Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John (Billy) Whitlock, Adair Co. native (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruby Arlene Gardner Wright, Green Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Burton, Columbia, KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth "Beth" Russell, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Sarah Brooke Hart, Jamestown, KY (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Noel, Adair County, KY, native (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Humphrey, 83, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph J. Cole, 90, Cumberland County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernice A. Wisdom, 86, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zannie Mae Burton Estes, Green Co., KY, Adair Co. KY native (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Elavee Sells Wright, Cumberland Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Randall Jason Morgan, Sr., 69, Green Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Carol Leigh, 70, Danville, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Arthur Litteral, 54, Adair Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Wilson, 75, Russell County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jonny Davis, 84, Russell County, KY/Perry County, KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Fay Catlett, 68, Adair Co. KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Regina Fudge, 90, Columbia, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jackson, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy Dimple Cheatham Powell (1915-1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva England, 75, Edmonton, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice G. Wilson, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Douglas Clark, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Russell Grant, 78, Columbia, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith (Judy) Sexton, 71, Adair Co., KY (1944-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis Jessee, 54, Adair Co., KY (1960-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Anne Montgomery, Taylor County, KY (1985-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Peyton (Tom) Chaney, 85, Horse Cave, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verna Eudora Neagle, 93, Green Co., KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, December 1, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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