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Daily News for Friday, February 3, 2017
Honoring Black WWI Soldiers of Kentucky They earned Medals of Valor and the name "Harlem Hellfighters" By Lisa Aug News from the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs FRANKFORT, KY (3 Feb 2017) - Black Kentuckians were among the most decorated fighters of World War 1. As members of the 369th Infantry Regiment, they earned the name "Harlem Hellfighters" bestowed by the German enemy for the ferociousness with which the all-African-American unit fought. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 14:58:57 | Comments | Printable version
Bonnie Ruth Pfaff Austin, 71, Russell County, KY (1945-2017) She was a nurses' aide and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist church. She was a native of Ellettsville, IN, and a resident of Jamestown, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Delmar & Mary Pfaff. Her husband, Charles Hugh Austin, survives. She leaves 17 direct and five step living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Bonnie Ruth Austin, 71, of Jamestown, KY, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Russell Co. Hospital Hospice Unit, Russell Springs, KY. Funeral service for Bonnie Ruth Austin will be at 1pmCT, Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Stan Milby officiating. Visitation will be 5pm-7pmCT, Sunday, February 5, 2017, and after 8amCT, Monday. Interment will be in the Thomastown Cemetery. Eastern Star service will be at 6:30pmCT, by Eastern Star Chapter #432. Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs in charge of arrangements Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 14:20:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Speed limit change on Lincoln Pkwy in Hardin, LaRue Counties Speed limit will be raised to 65 MPH, from 55 MPH. Sign Installation February 9, 2017. Aim is to close the gap in speed differential, a key factor with regard to safety Click on headline for complete story By Chris Jessie, Public Information Officer KY Transportation Cabinet, District 4, Elizabethtown, KY ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (Fri 3 Feb 2017) - Speed regulation on a nine-mile portion of Lincoln Parkway (designated as KY 61) is changing next week. In accordance with an official order from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary, Greg Thomas, crews from District 4 in Elizabethtown will be installing 65 MPH speed limit signs in Hardin and LaRue Counties. The signage change is currently set for February 9, 2017. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 14:06:08 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County High School Academic Team wins district crown 2017 title is 11th in a row for Adair County High School squad Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools During the Adair County High School Academic Team's string of consecutive district titles, three different men have served as U.S. president. When the run started, the iPhone had yet to be invented and no one had ever heard of an "app." The continued dominance entered its second decade last weekend (Jan. 28, 2017) when the squad captured its 11th straight Governor's Cup District crown at Russell County High School. "It's the students buying in that got them this streak," says head coach Brett Reliford. "We don't take anything for granted, that's for sure. The students buy in, trust the program and how it's put together, and that's why they've been successful." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 11:59:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Virginia Sue (Hutchison) Scott, 72, Louisville, KY (1944-2017) Sue grew up on the family farm in Columbia, KY and graduated from Adair County High School in 1962. She retired from General Electric's Appliance Park in Louisville in 2000. Sue was a devoted mother to her three sons and a doting grandmother to her five grandchildren all of whom loved her deeply. Click on headline for complete obituary Virginia Sue (Hutchison) Scott, 72, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Nazareth Home in Louisville, KY. A funeral will be held at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greenburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728 at 2pmCT, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Clergy officiating will be Pastor Dakota Draper. The family will be greeting friends and relatives at 10:30amCT, Sunday February 5, 2017. Burial will follow at The Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, where Sue will be interred in the Hutchison plot very close to her mother. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 11:56:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Olena Mae Akers, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2017) She was a She was a homemaker and a member of the Russell Springs First Baptist Church. Click on headline for complete obituary Olena Mae Akers, 88, a resident of Fair Oaks Nursing Home, died there Thursday, February 2, 2017. Funeral service for Olena Mae Akers will be 1pmCT Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Charles Edwards and Bro. Matthew Dalton officiating. Visitation is 5pm-8pmCT, Saturday, February 4, 2017 and after 8amCT on Sunday. Interment will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 11:50:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Green County Grand Jury returns indictments 1 Feb 2017 Indictments brought against six individuals from Greensburg, Campbellsville, and Columbia, KY for charges including possession of controlled substances, theft, forgery, welfare fraud, rape, sodomy, and sexual abuse. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The Green County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Greensburg, KY, returned indictments against the following individuals on Wednesday, 1 Feb 2017: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 09:05:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
DAV Service Officer at VFW 6097 - Mon 6 Feb 2017 By Joe Hare, Commander, VFW Post 6097 Don Price, DAV service officer will be at VFW 6097, 411 Fairground Street, Columbia, Ky 42728 Columbia, KY, 8am-10pmCT, Monday, 06 Feb 2017, to assist any veteran who needs assistance with VA claims or issues. If you are currently in the VA system bring all current info and correspondence with us. If you are applying for admittance into the VA system, you MUST HAVE DD-214, for application to be made. Service is on a first come-first served basis. Joe Hare, Commander 2017-02-03 08:58:09 | Comments | Printable version
Noah Zion Wheeler, Upton, KY (1 Feb 2017-1 Feb 2017) Noah Zion Wheeler was born into the arms of God on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Funeral services for Noah Zion Wheeler will be conducted 11amCT/12pmNoonET, Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the North Stephensburg Missionary Baptist Church, Stephensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be after 9amCT/10amET, Saturday until the funeral hour at the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 08:47:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
William Sandy Farlee, 68, Burkesville, KY (1949-2017) He worked for many years trimming trees for various companies, and was a longtime farmer. He was a native of Cumberland County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Erbie & Thelma White Farlee and the widower of Wilma Groce Farlee. He leaves 17 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) William Sandy Farlee age 68 of Burkesville, KY passed away on Wednesday, February 01, 2017 at Cumberland County Hospital, Burkesville, KY. Funeral Service will be at 2pmCT, Saturday, February 04, 2017 at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in the Bunch-Farlee Cemetery. The family requests visitation after 4pmCT on Friday, February 03, 2017 at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 08:23:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Beth Shields named Kentucky State Archivist Shelby County resident brings wealth of experience Click on headline for complete story with photo By Paige Davidson News from KY Workforce Development Cabinet FRANKFORT, KY ( Fri 3 Feb 2017) - Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary Hal Heiner announced the appointment of Beth Shields as state archivist and records administrator, and director of the Archives and Records Management Division at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) today. Shields has worked for KDLA for seven years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 07:46:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Columbia High School, Graduating class of 1940 The class commencement speaker was the Lt. Gov. of Kentucky. Click on headline for complete class list, some history of Columbia High School, and other details of the list of distinguished Adair Countians who were members of this class. See also: Lists of Graduating Class memberships as added. If your class is not posted, call 270-250-2730 By Mike Watson Adair County Historian The Columbia High School, organized in 1909, has been directed by W.M. Wilson, Chesterfield Turner, J.R. Abner, R.R. Moss, A.P. Prather, L.M. Lutes, M.B. Vaughn, and O.E. Huddle. Enrollment in the school was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary School, and increased (in enrollment) from 5 in 1909 to more than 200 in 1940. The class members follow: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 04:08:57 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Women Swim Team in 2nd, Men in 3rd at MSC Championships Strong showing for Lindsey Wilson relay teams on first day of MSC Swim Championships Meet continues today, Fri 3 Feb 2017, at 7:30amCT/8:30amET, at Kingsport Aquatic Center, 1820 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, TN. By Charles Balcom KINGSPORT, TN - The Lindsey Wilson women's swim team sits in second place while the men's team is third following the opening day of competition at the Mid-South Conference Championships held at the Kingsport Aquatic Center. The Blue Raider women accumulated 120 team points and trail only Cumberlands (KY) at 154 points, while the men racked up 107 points and trail Lindenwood-Belleville (IL) (142 points) and Cumberlands (159 points). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 02:34:55 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Women are 23-0 after defeating CU, 77-72 Packed house - 1,300 - see Lindsey Wilson keep season perfect. Blue Raiders have four players in double figures: Kayla Styles, Jynea Harris, Teanna Curry, and Chanel Roberts. Madison Clements led the Tigers in scoring Emily Fox and Madison Stewart were the other two Campbellsville players in double figures Next: LWC Women host Cumberland University (TN) at 6pmCT (before LWC Men v Cumberland at 8pmCT), Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Biggers Sports Center, 367 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY By Matthew Wurzburger COLUMBIA, KY - The No. 4-ranked Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team defeated No. 8-ranked Campbellsville (Ky.) 77-72 Thursday night at Biggers Sports Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 01:45:05 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Men 76. Campbellsville U 72. - Thu 2 Feb 2017 Lindsey Wilson Men's Basketball holds off Campbellsville, wins 76-72 on Thursday, February 2, 2017, before packed house of 1,300 at Biggers Sports Center. Charles Sutton and Bryan Wallace scored 22 and 20 points, respectively for raiders. Next: LWC Men host Cumberland University (TN) at 8pmCT (after Women v Cumberland at 6pmCT), Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Biggers Sports Center, 367 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY By Matthew Wurzburger COLUMBIA, KY - (Thu 1 Feb 2017) The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team weathered a late second-half surge to down Campbellsville (KY), 76-72, at Biggers Sports Center on Thursday night. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-03 01:33:28 | Comments | Printable version
Link: 1 Feb 2017 Story on Johnny Boone return to Next earlier item in this ongoing story: Cornbread Mafia leader arrested in Canada with KSP photo of Johnny Boone 2017-02-03 01:17:05 | Comments | Printable version
Today, FRIDAY with CM - 03 Feb 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for February 3, 2017: When you want to be,--Robert Stone, Friday, 3 February 2017. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1970 2017-02-03 00:34:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 3 Happy Anniversary, Bob and Peggy Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beverly Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryce Steele (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Candace Petty | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ginger Easton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hilda McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaurden Hubele | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Lynn Jones (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kole Ryan Atwood (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kurt Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Sneed (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melanie Ollery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mrs. Lora Atwell (1910) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Ryan Moore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Opal Forrest Hughes (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shannon Matthews | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stanley Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vickie Fisher (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitney Frost (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert William (Bill) Lenihan (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Phillip Rodgers Adair Co., KY, native (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florene Green, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian K. Tarter, Casey Co., KY (1926-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Richard (Dick) Acree , Taylor Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Harold Autry, Adair County, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Goode, 81, Casey Co., KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelda Ferguson, Adair County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Lee Delk, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, April Anderson Thompson, 30, Burkesville, KY (1984-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Doggie) Walters, Taylor Co., KY, (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diana Kay Ware, Casey Co., KY (1963-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellen Gertrude Upchurch, 95, Russell Co., KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine Joan Thacker Long, Metcalfe Co., KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Michael Carter Price, Green Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Rathke, 88, Casey County, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patrick McCleery, 64, Marrowbone, KY(1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Willia Hicks (Aunt Bill) Smith, 107, Burkesville, KY (1909-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Amber Rae Knight Sanders, Casey Co., KY (1995-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verniece Lee Taylor, Taylor County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Louis Smith, 48, Metcalfe Co., KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Wayne (Todd) Pyles, 68, Russell Co., KY/Adair native (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stevie Kerr, 67, Russell Springs, KY, (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby G. Smith, 59, Jamestown, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Lankford Pascoe, 63, Green County, KY (1955-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Dease, 54, Taylor County, KY (1964-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Clements, 82, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward S. Perry, 79, Columbia, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frona Billeter, 95, Cambpellsville, KY (1923-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, H.O. Kelsey, 75, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Dale Payton, 65, Casey County, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Bryant, 82, Burkesville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Eugene Harris, 87, Greensburg, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lee Olus Bronston Warf, Sr, Green County, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Kaye White, 65, Green County, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Taylor, 79, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Cowan Tweedy (1952-1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert A. (Bobby) Osborne, 36, Russell Springs, KY (1986-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Neil Miniard, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In memory, Caleb Kyle Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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