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Daily News for Thursday, February 23, 2017
Randall Luttrell, 32, Casey County, KY (1984-2017) He was a construction worker. He was a native of Grady County, OK, and a resident of Casey County, KY, at the time of his death Click on headline for complete obituary Randall Luttrell, age 32, of Liberty, KY passed away on Wednesday February 22, 2017. He was born in Chickasha, OK on April 7th, 1984 a son of Danny Luttrell and Rebecca Wilson. Funeral Services will be held at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET, Monday February 27, 2017 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY with Bro. James Luttrell officiating. Cremation Rites will be honored after funeral services. Visitation will be held 10amCT/11amET, Monday February 27, 2017 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 17:17:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KY Afield Outdoors: Fishing licenses unlock opportunities By Kevin Kelly Frankfort, KY - The mild weather this winter has many thinking it will be an early spring across Kentucky. The earlier, the better for anglers, who by late February are like sprinters on their marks waiting for the starter's pistol to fire. Some of the best fishing of the year is right around the corner. The new license year is, too. It starts March 1. For $20, an annual resident Kentucky fishing license serves as a ticket to good fishing opportunities, but also as an investment. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 15:03:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Writer asks about fines for littering Thinks if fines of $500 or more for littering were imposed and made public, roadsides would be cleaner Click on headline for complete commentary By Brenda McCoy Harvey Personal commentary I know, living 2 miles from the square must give people just the right amount of time to consume their burgers, fries, tacos, candy, soft drinks, beer. etc. and throw the trash into my yard, driveway and in the ditch in front of my house. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 15:02:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Spring-like album, Metcalfe Co., KY from Johnnietta Jessie Click on headline for intro with photo(s) By Johnnietta Jessie I got out today in my neighborhood - Muncie Court, Edmonton, KY - and took these photos. The trees are across from my house. The one lone flower is in my backyard and the daffodils are in my neighbors yard next to me. 2017-02-23 14:29:19 | Comments | Printable version
Joyce H. Tucker, 80, Taylor County, KY (1936-2017) She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She leaves direct living descendant, her son, Dale Tucker of Lexington, KY Click on headline for complete obituary Joyce H. Tucker, 80, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 11:40pmCT Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in Campbellsville. Funeral services will be at 1pmCT/2pmET Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Paul J. Dickens. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old US 68, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Friday, February 24, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 14:03:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mrs. Ernestine Finn Edwards, Green County, KY (1938-2017) Click on headline for complete obituary Mrs. Ernestine Finn "Dumpy" Edwards, age 79, of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Facility in Hodgenville. The funeral services for Mrs. Ernestine Finn "Dumpy" Edwards, will be conducted at 11amCT, Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, 206 N Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial in the Carlisle-Milby Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30am until 11amCT, at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 13:50:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Hodgenville, KY bookkeeper sentenced to 12 months She's also ordered to pay $541,224.88 in restitution in embezzlement case Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky LOUISVILLE, KY (23 Feb 2017) - The former bookkeeper of an Elizabethtown, KY, health provider was sentenced this week to 12 months and one day in prison and ordered to pay $541,224.88 in restitution by Senior Judge Thomas B. Russell, for embezzling funds through wire fraud announced United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 13:33:54 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Fiscal Court Budget Committee meets Fri 24 Feb 2017 The Adair County Fiscal Court will be having a Budget Committee meeting Friday, February 24, 2017 at 2pmCT, in the basement of the Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. - Bridget Compton, Human Resources/Executive Secretary, Adair County Fiscal Court 2017-02-23 13:14:10 | Comments | Printable version
Bradley (Brad) Miller, 77, Adair County, KY (1939-2017) He attended Beulah Chapel Brethren In Christ Church, was a printer working in paper products. He served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the VFW Post in Ludlow, KY. He was a native of Perry County, KY, the son of the late William & Ida Wooten Miller. His wife Louise Bryant Irvin Miller, survives. He leaves 16 direct and eight step living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Funeral service Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 1pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Clifton Bennett the officiating clergy. Interment in Bearwallow Cemetery, 6030 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation after 11amCT, Saturday, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 13:06:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Arrest made in Floyd County woodland arson case "Stopping wildland arson is a community effortIf you witness or have information about a wildland fire, please contact your local law enforcement agency, the Kentucky State Police, or the Division of Forestry. You may also call the Target Arson hotline at 1-800-27-ARSON. You may remain anonymous and your tips may help save your neighbors' homes and lives." - BILL STEELE. Click on headline for complete story Note: An individual charged by police or in a warrant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. By John Mura and Jennifer Turner From Commonwealth of Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet FRANKFORT, KY (Thu 23 Feb 2017) - This spring's first arrest for woodland arson was made Wednesday, February 22, by Sgt. Homer L. Pigman of the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR). Sgt. Pigman arrested Johnathan Shepherd of no known address for allegedly setting a fire off HWY 1210. Mr. Shepherd was charged with KRS 149.380 (2)(3) setting fire on land owned by another and KRS 508.060 wanton endangerment in the first degree. This is a Class D Felony. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 12:06:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACHS connection at WKYT: Noah Richard produces morning news Teresa Richard writes: There is a hometown connection at WKYT. Noah Richard, ACHS graduate 2013 produces the early morning news 5 days a week. --Teresa RichardComments re article 88877 WKYTTv airs video on fire at home of Ofc Johnny Dial Link 2017-02-23 12:00:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today, THURSDAY with CM - 23 Feb 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for February 23, 2017: Fog is creeping up--Robert Stone, Thursday, 23 February 2017. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1990 2017-02-23 11:57:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Tribe bests Campbellsville by 46 points, advances to region Cameron Lasley scores 24 in victory over Campbellsville 20th District Championship game: Adair County HS Boys Basketball vs. (Winner Taylor Co/Marion County game at 6:30pm Thursday, February 23, 2017), Saturday night, 6:30pmCT, February 25, 2017, at John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools The boys' opening round game of the 20th District tournament Wednesday night featured little drama as the No. 1-seeded Indians coasted to an easy win over Campbellsville, 89-43. The heavily favored Adair County squad jumped out to a commanding 51-29 lead through one half of play and went through most of the fourth quarter with a running clock. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 10:05:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Carol Perkins: Under the desk bike chapter of life Author is now in the neophyte phase with latest health machine, hoping she'll master it before it has to be relegated to the corner of her basement along with her full sized fitness bike and treadmill." Next earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins: Another Valentine's Day is behind us By Carol Perkins The same doctor who told me I had trouble breathing at night because I had no neck also told me to buy an under the desk type of bike to pedal while I was working at my computer or watching TV. "It is better that you do this than walk at this time because you have no breath." He kept reminding me that I have no breath. The good news was the problem wasn't my heart. Immediately, I ordered a desk cycle from Amazon. Whatever will help is worth the cost, but whatever will help only works if the person is willing to use it. Willing might not be the right word; capable is a better one. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 09:55:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
WKYT-Tv airs video on fire at home of Ofc. Johnny Dial - Link To join in helping, see: Help requested for family which lost everything in house fire The story of Ofc. Johnny Dial's famiy losing their home to a fire yesterday has Columbia Police Officer and Family lose home in fire on WKYT-Tv includes a story and video footage of the featuring several Adair County First Responders. 2017-02-23 09:39:39 | Comments | Printable version
Arson at Youngs' home will be solved, Det. Wesley says It's now three months since crime committed, and no one yet as stepped forward to collect $1,000 reward. First Story. See: Arson investigators on scene at Knifley fire, when the story of the incident first appeared on CM, with the introduction "Cryptic - or not so cryptic - graffiti spray painted on side of Principal Troy Young's 2010 Toyota Tacoma: "4N - 4Ag." Outlander Bombardier 4 x 4 on trailer behind truck was complete destroyed. Mr. Young and his wife were awakened this morning at around 5amCT by a woman who alerted them to the fire." Click on headline for complete story By Ed Waggener ColumbiaMagazine.com(c) story Tomorrow, Friday, February 24, 2017, it will be 91 days - 13 weeks- since an arsonist or arsonists committed a terrifying crime at the home of Adair County High School Principal Troy Young and his wife Donna Young. The incident was significant enough that the Kentucky State Police offered a $1,000 reward to persons or persons who had information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators. As of today, no one has stepped forward to claim the reward, KSP Detective Alex Wesley, said in a telephone interview. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 09:22:07 | Comments | Printable version
19-year-old driver injured in one-car accident near Liberty, KY Driver transported by Casey County EMS to Russell County Hospital where she was treated and released Click on headline for complete story By TFC Billy R. Gregory, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY LEBANON, KY (22 Feb 2017) - Tpr. Chase Willis is investigating a collision that occurred on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 4:14pmET, on KY 1547, 4 miles north of Liberty, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 07:58:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Casey County student is new CU Valentine Queen By Lauren Stevens, student news writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. -- Campbellsville University crowned Shelby Stringer, a junior from Liberty, Ky., as the 2017 Valentine's Day Queen at the Annual Valentine's Pageant Feb. 11 in Ransdell Chapel. The 2016 Valentine Queen, Kendall Riddle, from Fern Creek, Ky. handed Stringer the crown. Stringer represented Church Outreach, an outreach organization that travels around the Commonwealth of Kentucky to lead church services and advance the Kingdom of God. The second runner up in Campbellsville University's Valentine Pageant was Natalie Turner from Louisville, Ky., representing the School of Education, and the first runner up was MacKenzie Arrasmith from Dry Ridge, Ky., who represented the Cheer Team. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 07:20:30 | Comments | Printable version
'Game of Thrones' language creator to speak at WKU Following the talk, Peterson will sign copies of his most recent book, The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building. The book signing will be held at Nite Class in DSU. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) News from Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY BOWLING GREEN, KY - David J. Peterson, the full-time conlanger (language creator) for HBO's Game of Thrones, will visit Western Kentucky University on April 13, 2017, as the 2016-2017 Paul G. and Ernestine G. Hatcher Lecturer. Peterson's lecture, "Living Language: Conlang and the Power of Language," will begin at 5:30pmCT, at Downing Student Union Auditorium, 1906 College Heights Boulevard, Bowling Green, KY 42101. Admission is free and open to the public. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 07:06:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Gaddie and Somerville art now at CU Pence-Chowning Art Gallery By Jaleel Cowan, student writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. -- Campbellsville University will feature work of two guest artists at The Pence Chowning Art Gallery, 205 University Drive, Campbellsville, Ky. through Feb. 24. The gallery will present works from Matthew Gaddie and Brian Somerville, both from Evansville, Ind. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 06:22:13 | Comments | Printable version
HB 265 changes requirement for farm implements on highways Bill would eliminate requirement to remove dual wheels from large farm implements. The bill adds a definition of a "nondivisible load" to state law, effectively allowing farm implements such as combines or large tractors being moved from the equipment dealer to the farm, or from field to field, to be transported without removing the dual wheels located on each side of the piece of equipment. Click on headline for complete story By Ted Sloan News from Kentucky Department of Agriculture FRANKFORT, KY (22 Feb 2017) -- Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles today applauded the Kentucky House of Representatives for passing House Bill 265, which will help Kentucky farmers transport farm implements on Kentucky roadways. "This bill is necessary to enable Kentucky farmers to move equipment as efficiently and as safely as possible," Commissioner Quarles said. "I am grateful to the House for its swift action on this legislation, and I urge the Senate to follow suit." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 05:54:35 | Comments | Printable version
Rev. Michael Caldwell will bring message at Saloma Baptist Joint service with Pleasant Union Baptist Church will include special music, with meal to follow: By Rev. John Chowning Saloma Baptist Church and Pleasant Union Baptist Church of Campbellsville are holding a joint worship service on Sunday, March 5, 10amCT/11amET, at Saloma Baptist Church, 1505 West Saloma Road, Campbellsville, KY. Rev. Michael Caldwell, pastor of Pleasant Union, will deliver the morning message. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 03:59:41 | Comments | Printable version
Beshear warns of 'Facebook Customer Service' scam Con artists are looking to cash in on search for customer service Click on headline for complete story By Terry Sebastian or Crystal Staley News from the Kentucky Attorney General's Office FRANKFORT, KY. (Feb. 22, 2017) - Attorney General Beshear is warning Kentuckians that a popular web search could result in them becoming a victim of a scam. Reports suggest "Facebook customer service" is searched for about 27,000 times a month in the U.S. and scams linked to those searches are being reported. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-02-23 03:49:42 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 23 Happy Birthday, Aline Foster (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Audrey-Claire Brielle Benham (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clurel (Doc) Murphy (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Collin Pike (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Delpha Dulworth (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Frances Edwards (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Burton (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Renee Brown Yarberry (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joseph Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia A. Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Melton (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sara Jean Corbin (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Suzanna Streeval (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Giles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tracy Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tristen Jayce Rafferty (2018) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wilma Scott | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Anniversary, Wilma Jean Waggener Cravens and Paul J. Cravens | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Kerr, 90, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oris Murrell, Columbia, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gordon Lee Brown, 75, Adair County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luther Groce, Burkesville, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Kyle Watkins, Burkesville, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Hawkins, Green Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cortis Smith, Cumberland Co., KY, (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald "Jed" Dudgeon, Taylor Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Foster, Sano Community - Russell Co., KY native (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis D. True, Liberty, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Odell Burton, Adair County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Floyd Squires, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lona Joan Watson, Taylor County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Marshall Sloan, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1953-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora Aliene Foster, Adair County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lynn (Tony) Grider (1973-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Durham, 84, Yosemite, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Rylan Lynn, Liberty, KY (23 Feb-20 Oct 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jesse J. King, Burkesville, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Mae Spoon, 93, Adair County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Waters, Casey County, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Sue Wall, Casey County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Norris Eugene McCawley, 76, Adair Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Abston, 86, Burkesville, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Ronald Gene Holder, Russell County, KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Sue King, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melba Corbin Schlimmer, East Tawas MI/Columbia, KY native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lottie Irene Creason Marr, Green Co., KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David E. Walters, Taylor County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Marie Burton, 39, Adair County, KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsie Marie Gaskins, Adair County/Russell County, KY native (1922-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miles Jordan Coffey, 25, Adair County, KY (1993-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sona Michelle (Gabbert) Shaw, 54 Taylor Co., KY (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie V. York, 84, Jamestown, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Montgomery, 77, formerly of Taylor Co., KY (1941-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Lee Humphress, 84, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Joe Satterfield (d. 2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L. C. Claywell, 83, Cumberland County, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Kay Redford, 57, Liberty, KY (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nathan Rowe (1920-1997) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Dennis Henson (1920-1991) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Everett Parson, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Dee Mills, 52, Taylor County, KY (1965-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Simon Myers, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ted Smith, 93, Burkesville, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, February 23, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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