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Daily News for Thursday, March 9, 2017
Four arrested in Monroe Co. meth lab discovery NOTE: An arrest is not a finding of guilt. An individual who is arrested is detained in order to answer for an alleged or suspected crime, and should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. By TFC. Billy Gregory On March 7, 2017, at approximately 5pmCT, Post 15 received an anonymous tip regarding a possible meth lab on Les Williams Rd in Monroe County. Units from Post 15, Monroe County Deputies and Tompkinsville Police Department officers responded to the residence and, upon arrival, encountered four persons exiting a building from behind the residence. One of the men ran from the scene and was quickly apprehended. The resulting investigation led to the arrest of all four. 31-year-old Tiffany Evans, of Burkesville, 21-year-old Sandra Reynolds, of Tompkinsville, 33-year-old James Smith, of Mt. Hermon and 59-year-old Robert Cox, of Tompkinsville, were all arrested at 8:40pmCT on Les Williams Rd, 7 miles west of Tompkinsville All four were charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine and Possession of Controlled Substance/Meth 1st Degree 1st Offense. Evans, Smith and Cox were additionally charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia while Smith was also charged with Fleeing/Evading on Foot 2nd Offense. All four were lodged in the Barren County Jail. Detective Mike Dubree is investigating. 2017-03-09 18:33:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Kevin Spencer at Bloomington Chapel Church 12 Mar 2017 Kevin Spencer will be singing Sunday, March 12, 2016, at 10amCT, at Bloomington Chapel Church, 55 Bloomington Church Road, Columbia, KY. Brother Ralph Foster and congregation invite everyone to attend. Contact: 270-634-3273 or 270-634-4469. Bro. Ralph Foster and Bloomington Congregation invite all to attend. --Shirley Moss 2017-03-09 16:59:16 | Comments | Printable version
Ricky Blankenship, 53, Adair Co., KY (1963-2017) Ricky was a member of the Columbia Church of God, owner of Blankenship Recycling and Storage for several years and was a coin and baseball card collector. He was the son of Gladys Curry Blankenship, who survives, and the late Condy Blankenship. His wife, Peggy Bryant Blankenship, survives. Ricky Blankenship, 53 of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 2:31amCT, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY after several months illness. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1pmCT/2pmET, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Gene Conover the officiating clergy. Interment will be in the Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The family will receive visitors after 4pmCT/5pmET, on Friday, March 10, 2017, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 15:43:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gov. Bevin raising entry-level Juvenile Justice workers Pay increases for certain personnel expected to take effect in April. Workers at Columbia's Adair Youth Development Center will benefit. - CM Click on headline for complete story< R> By Woody Maglinger News from Commonwealth News Center FRANKFORT, KY (9 Mar 2017) - Governor Matt Bevin today joined with Justice Secretary John Tilley and Commissioner Carey Cockerell to announce a double-digit pay raise for entry-level youth workers at the Department of Juvenile Justice. The move, which takes effect in April, will provide a 20 percent increase in entry-level salaries for Youth Worker I positions. In addition, every staff member currently employed in the positions of Youth Worker II, III, and Youth Worker Supervisor will receive a pay increase if their salaries are less than 20 percent above the entry-level rate for their position. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 15:31:42 | Comments | Printable version
March flowers have been glorious this year I have groups of March flowers, crocus, hyacinths, squill, surprise lilies, irises and narcissus scattered around the yard and in the edge of the woods. Each grouping has its own story, as the bulbs were either gifts or transplants. Their blooms brighten the yard from early spring to early fall. - JOYCE M. COOMER Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Joyce M. Coomer March flowers have been glorious this year. From grader ditches to yards to pastures, they have brightened my drive to work on several gloomy mornings. They are nearly at the end of their blooming for this spring. but each morning this week I have seen a few new blooms, sometimes just one by itself, sometimes a clump of a dozen or so blooms. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 15:19:25 | Comments | Printable version
KY Afield Outdoors: White bass spawning runs By Lee McClellan Frankfort, KY - February days in the 60s make for crowded boat ramps and golf courses during a time of year usually spent indoors. Everything, nature wise, seems a couple of weeks ahead of schedule. Buds show on lilac bushes, green grass already grows in bunches and the sound of lawn mowers permeates an afternoon backyard barbecue. The rare winter temperatures may alter white bass spawning runs as well. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 15:00:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Healthful Living Cooking Class Thu 9 Mar Healthful Living Cooking Class -offered free of charge on Thursday, March 9, at 6pmCT, at Joy Resource Center, 212 Public Square, Columbia KY. Everyone is welcome. The speakers will be providing health information and samples of delicious food. Contacts: 270-634-1910 or 270-378-4495. - Alma Jackson 2017-03-09 13:39:49 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Lady Lakers are a great group Chris Reeder writes: Congratulations to this great group of girls and the coaches. I have had the opportunity to referee this group of girls' games since they were in about the third grade all the way up through this year where I was fortunate enough to do a couple of their games this season. Not only great basketball players but great kids young ladies. Good luck at state your hard work has certainly paid off.Comments re: Russell Co. Lady Lakers in 1st State Tournament since 1993 2017-03-09 13:37:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
J.M. Shelley's Big Red Dog is home J.M. Shelly's big red dog, Reddy, has been found and is safe back home. They are so happy and want to thank everyone who helped look for him and Mike Keltner and his crew-- they went in the cave looking for Reddy. Thanks everyone --Jimmy Harmon Related: J.M. Shelley's Red Irish setter is missing in Pollard's Chapel area 2017-03-09 13:35:15 | Comments | Printable version
Time-tested principles have guided Discount Auto Sales' success Through two major fires and two major periods of general business downturns, 27 year old Egypt, KY, firm has had, otherwise, always bigger numbers. Discount Auto Sales provides economical rentals, a source of value-priced cars and vans, and steady work at a thriving Adair County business. Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Ed Waggener Discount Auto Sales founder and owner operator Billy Rice has had been guided by a principle his father gave him: "You can't go wrong doing right."Billy Rice grew up in the Egypt Community of Adair County. He is the son of the late Tom & Erma Rice, and has lived in the community all his life. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 12:37:15 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS/ACMS cheerleaders are not soliciting donations A word of warning on false fundraising requests There have been reports this week of one or more parties soliciting donations and sponsorships on behalf of Adair County Cheerleading. According to high school coach Stephanie Gay and middle school coach Sarah Antle, no Adair County cheer programs are currently doing any such fundraising activities. If you are asked to contribute, please know that Adair County Cheerleading is NOT affiliated with the request. - Wes Feese 2017-03-09 12:28:13 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS chemistry lesson gets explosive Susan Peck's students make hydrogen rockets Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools Students in Susan Peck's Chemistry I class were treated Tuesday to one of their more entertaining lessons of the year, a contest to determine which chemical combination makes for the most explosive hydrogen rocket. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 12:18:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Ass't ACHS Basketball Coach Hedges thanks community Daniel Hedges writes: I just wanted to take a minute and thank the community, school staff, and administration for the support during this season. Let me assure you that the coaching staff is greatly disappointed in the ending. A gut wrenching experience cannot start to describe the emotion of the last 48 hours. We wanted badly to take this community and school to the big house, where legends are made-RUPP! When Coach Breeze and I arrived two years ago, that was the goal. We are proud of the kids and they are a great bunch! We will press forward until the battle is won! Go Indians!Comments about: Indians' season ends in 5th Region finals 2017-03-09 12:08:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Chuck Wagon Gang at Trinity UMC, 23 Mar 2017 By Connie Scott, Trinity United Methodist Church Secretary The well-known gospel music group, The Chuck Wagon Gang, will be in concert at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY, at 6:30pmCT, Thursday, March 23, 2017. Admission is free with a love offering received. Everyone is welcome. - Connie Scott 2017-03-09 12:01:36 | Comments | Printable version
LWC takes over top spot in Learfield Directors’ Cup standings Lindsey Wilson won the the institution's first ever Learfield Cup. Six other institutions from the Mid-South Conference are featured in the 152-team rankings. Cumberlands (KY) is 28th, Life (GA) is 55th, Campbellsville (KY) is 58th, Shawnee State (Ohio) is 63rd, Cumberland (TN) is 71st and Georgetown (KY) is 121st. Click on headline for complete story By Charles Balcom, Assistant SID, Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY – (Thu 09 Mar 2017) - Lindsey Wilson athletics has taken over the spot in the latest NAIA Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced on Thursday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 10:26:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Campbellsville University to feature artwork by Texas student By Breanne Ward, student news writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY -- Sarah Smith of Brownsville, Texas, will feature her senior artwork in The Pence-Chowning Art Gallery March 20-24, 2017. She will have a reception in her honor Monday, March 20 from 3:30pmCT/4:30pmET until 5:30pmCT/6:30pmET in the gallery. Smith will show drawings, printmaking, 3D design, photography, graphic designs and ceramics. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 09:58:22 | Comments | Printable version
Winchester man sentenced for illegally hacking into website Term is 24 months in Federal Prison, for illegally hacking and lying to Federal Agents Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Department of Justice, Eastern District of Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A Winchester, Ky., man, who previously admitted to hacking and taking control of a high school sports website, to gain publicity for his online identity and harass and intimidate the website owner and others, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 09:21:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Loretta Coppage will address C/AC Chamber, 14 Mar 2017 The Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hear Loretta Coppage, MSW, CSW, Executive Director of the Lake Cumberland Children's Advocacy Center, at the Chamber's March luncheon meeting at 11:45amCT, Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. She will speak on the prevention of victimization of sexually abused children and the need to minimize the emotional trauma to the victim and their non-offending caregiver. Door prize will be donated by Abe Cross, Director of the HollowayHealth & Wellness Center. Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Phone 270-250-2730 2017-03-09 08:55:23 | Comments | Printable version
LWC's Kemnitz recognized as 2016 ASCA Coach of Excellence By Charles Balcom, Assistant Lindsey Wilson College Sports Information Director COLUMBIA, KY (09 Mar 2017) - Lindsey Wilson men's and women's swimming head coach Alicia Kemnitz has been recognized as a 2016 American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Coach of Excellence for 2016, the organization announced on Thursday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 08:46:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
ACHS Baseball Chili Supper & Auction 10 Mar 2017 There will be a chili supper & auction to benefit the Adair County High School Baseball program starting at 5:30pmCT, Friday, March 10, 2017, at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Chili, Dessert and a Drink, $5. Contact: Chad Myers, 270-634-1931. 2017-03-09 08:38:00 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: Perils for apparel in Plate-to-mouth maneuver 'More than once I have toppled over a glass of tea and grabbed napkins to soak it up. When I was at a grape stomping, I tripped in a mole hole, went to the ground in my white Capri pants and came up with grass stains on both knees. I met my future son-in-law looking like I had been playing football.' CAROL PERKINS Next earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins: Reviews of four KY books about the drug takeover By Carol Perkins Children are expected to wear what they eat. Parents use bibs to protect their clothes. They spill milk; get gum stuck in their hair, and ruin their pants with grass stain. That is just what children do. Evidently, I have never grown out of that stage because I usually end up wearing what I eat or spilling something on me. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 04:32:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Ben Arnold: ACHS 2016-17 Basketball Team a great one By Ben Arnold What a great Basketball team, what a year and, oh so close! You gave the town some excitement and they supported you all strongly. Many are sharing your disappointment - your parents, family and friends and many others of us. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 04:24:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Jim says RCHS last in State Tournament in 1993 Comments re photo 71460 Russell Co Lady Lakers in 1st State Tournament since Jim writes: Either the headline should read "1993" (instead of "1933") or I'm a damn-site older than I remember being. lol.JIM: The headline was a CM misprint. You are correct and the headline has been corrected. - EW 2017-03-09 04:00:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Estelle Pruitt, 86, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2017) She was a member of Red Banks United Methodist Church and was a former seamstress for Bob Evans Manufacturing. She was a native of Cumberland County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Allen Osby Spears & Cassie Capps Spears and the widow of Ollie Glen Pruitt. She was the matriarch of a very large, respected family, with 21 direct living descendants spanning four generations Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Estelle Pruitt age 86 of Burkesville, KY passed away on Wednesday, March 08, 2017 at Cumberland County Hospital, Burkesville. Funeral service Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1pmCT, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Poplar Grove Cemetery. Family requests visitation on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 3pmCT/4pmET until 9pmCT/10pmET, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-03-09 03:25:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
The Kellys will sing at Kelleyville Church 12 Mar 2017 The Kellys from Lawrenceburg, TN, will be singing at Kelleyville Community Church, 77 Kellyville Road, Columbia, KY in the Kellyville Community of Adair County on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at 6pmCT/7pmET. Bro. Stanley Watson and congregation invite everyone to attend. - Linda Tucker 2017-03-09 02:52:21 | Comments | Printable version
Today, THURSDAY with CM - 09 Mar 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for March 9, 2017: What a tragedy--Robert Stone, Thursday, 9 March 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2004 2017-03-09 02:30:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 9 Happy Birthday, Addison Faith Gibson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aiden Hinkle (2017) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Fisher (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brent Baker (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Camden Dwayne Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, DJ Ballou | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Hancock (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Floren C. Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxson Riley Bell (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kay Powell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaylee Vance (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Clark (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ramona Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Calhoun | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roxanne Yarberry Hart | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Hancock (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tara Pierce | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Walter Avin Janes | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avin Janes, 81, Dirigo, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Wright, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lucille Fisher, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Pauline Pike, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bryson Conley Skaggs, 18, Campbellsville, KY (2005-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chrystal Ree Martin Blaydes, 90, Taylor Co., KY Metcalfe native (1925-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Alfred Napper, 74, Adair County, KY (1942-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Kay Patterson, 66, Greensburg, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Wade, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Finis Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Murphy, 77, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Foster, Taylor Co., KY/McCreary Co. native (1948-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gregory Todd Galloway, 52, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harlan (Bubby) Anderson, 74, Burkesville, KY (1942-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Heather Davidson, Laughlin, NV (1979-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilda Juanita Vannoy, 84, Casey County, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Isaiah Gyle Rexroat, 16, Russell Co., KY (2004-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Allison Durrett, 76, Greensburg, KY (1939-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jordan Redmon (March 9, 1992 - July 7, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Johnson Randolph, Casey Co., KY (1935-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale (Lightning) Turner, Green County, KY (1956-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Randell Poindexter, Cumberland Co., KY (1953-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Salyers, Casey Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Steven Ponder, 65, Casey Co., KY (1951-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine Russell Miller (March 9, 1911 - October 18, 1981) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maymie Page Janes, 90, Adair County, KY (1926-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ola Bright, Taylor County, KY (1921-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reda F. Rooks, 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Bradley Bradshaw, 75, Columbia, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert W. Smith, 84, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robyn Elaine Lear, 37, Liberty, KY (1983-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Gregory, Taylor County, KY, (1961-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon Whitlow Klassen, Green Co., KY (1973-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Mark Tarter, 62, Dunnville, KY (1955-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Unema Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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