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Daily News for Thursday, March 29, 2018
Poll workers needed for the May 22, 2018 Primary Election By Victoria Pike Democrat volunteer poll workers are needed for the upcoming Adair County election May 22, 2018. We need folks willing to work the polls or as alternates to fill in if someone has an emergency that day. Training class is May 10, 2018 at 5pmCT in the basement of the Courthouse Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Pay is $100 for the day and $15 for training class. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 22:42:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Maggie Ruth Norris King, Cumberland County, KY (1926-2018) She was a member of the Dutch Creek United Methodist Church and a homemaker. Click on headline for complete obituary Maggie Ruth Norris King, of Burkesville, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Cumberland County Hospital, Burkesville, KY. The Funeral Service will be conducted on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 2pmCT in The Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY. Burial will be in the Dutch Creek Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky. The family will receive friends after 3pmCT on Friday, March 30, 2018 until the funeral hour on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 22:24:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KSP Semi Crash Wrap-up: Drivers' names. KYTC: All lanes open KSP Injury Collision on the Cumberland Parkway in Metcalfe County
UPDATE LANES OPEN (5:37amCT, Thu 29 Mar 2018) All lanes have reopened on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway in Metcalfe County. WES WATT, KYTC-D03) By Sgt. Jason Morris Public Information Officer, Region 2, Kentucky State Police EDMONTON, KY (29 Mar 2018) - Kentucky State Police investigated a two vehicle injury collision this morning at 5:01am CT on the Cumberland Parkway near the Metcalfe, Adair County Line, resulting in the parkway being closed for more than 10 hours. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 17:55:50 | Comments | Printable version
JOMEL Seams Reasonable opens sewing facility in Jamestown Mattress cover and component operation will eventually employ 30 in Russell County. Company representatives said the large pool of cut-and-sew talent in an area where OshKosh and Fruit of the Loom formerly employed hundreds of people made south central Kentucky attractive. JOMEL's second bedding-related Kentucky facility allows the company to grow along with the booming market for bed-in-a-box mattresses that can be home delivered.Click on headline for complete story By Nicole Burton and Jack Mazurak News from Gov. Matt Bevin's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY (29 Mar 2018) - Gov. Matt Bevin congratulated national mattresses component maker JOMEL Seams Reasonable Inc. on opening its 30-job manufacturing facility in Russell County today. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 16:49:16 | Comments | Printable version
Taylor County Grand Jury returns indictments Tue 27 Mar 2018 Indictments brought against 27 individuals from Campbellsville, Greensburg, Liberty, Hopkinsville, Raywick, and Willisburg, KY and White House, TN, on charges including assault, theft, burglary, possession, DUI, trafficking, cultivation of marijuana, tampering physical evidence, wanton endangerment, and distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. 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 Taylor County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Campbellsville, KY, returned indictments against the following individuals on Tuesday, 27 March 2018: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 16:47:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Campbellsville University to host Inaugural Brass Festival By Josh Christian, student news writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. -- Campbellsville University will host an Inaugural Brass Festival on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in the Gosser Fine Arts Center, 210 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY from 9amET to 4pmET. Brass students from across Kentucky will have the opportunity to experience live brass performances and participate in brass master classes given by the Campbellsville University faculty and students, according to the Campbellsville University School of Music. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 16:44:32 | Comments | Printable version
Belden facility sold, to re-open, with 250 jobs in Monticello, KY Fitzgerald Industries to buy former Belden Plant in Monticello, Create 250 Jobs. Aluminum dump truck bed manufacturer will invest $6 million in Wayne County operation Click on headline for complete story By Nicole Burton and Jack Mazurak News from Gov. Bevin's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY - (Thu 29 Mar 2018) - Gov. Matt Bevin today announced Fitzgerald Industries II LLC, which manufactures aluminum dump truck beds, will locate in the former Belden Inc. plant in Monticello with a $6 million investment that will create 250 full-time jobs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 16:10:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Clinton Countian to be awarded Medal of Honor Posthumously His spouse, Pauline Conner, will join the President at a White House ceremony to receive the medal on behalf of World War II hero Lt. Garlin Murl Conner. Kentucky Gov. Matthew Bevin says the occasion will be a proud day for all Kentuckians Click on headline for complete story By Nicole Burton Governor Matthew Bevin's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY (Thu 29 Mar 2018) - Kentuckian and World War II U.S. Army veteran First Lieutenant Garlin Murl Conner, of Clinton County, KY, will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The announcement comes today from President Donald Trump, who will host 1st Lt. Conner's widow, Pauline Conner, at a White House ceremony. First Lieutenant Conner had previously received four Silver Stars, one Bronze Star, three Purple Hearts, and the EAME Campaign Medal with 7 Bronze Stars for his bravery in the European and Mediterranean theaters from 1943-1945. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 15:47:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Vince Beane, 45, Russell Springs, KY (1972-2018) He was a born in Pulaski County, KY, and was a resident of the Russell County, KY at the time of his death. His final resting place will be in the Russell County. His wife, Linda Bradshaw Beane, survives. He leaves four direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Vince W. Beane, 45, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY. Funeral Services will be at 2pmCT, Friday March 30, 2018, at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 S Main Street, Jamestown, KY with Bro. Delvin Wilson officiating. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Friday, March 30, 2018, after 11amCT. Burial will be in the Mt.Calvary Cemetery, Damron Creek Road, Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 15:35:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Larry Tweedy, 47, Adair County, KY (d. Thu 29 Mar 2018) He attended the Egypt Christian Church and worked for Allen's Pest Control in Campbellsville for several years. Larry enjoyed fishing and the outdoors and playing with his dog. His wife, Starr Patton Tweedy, survives. His final resting place will be in the Bardin Cemetery in Adair County, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Larry Tweedy, 47 of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 2:49amCT, at the Baptist Health Care in Louisville, KY after several years illness. Funeral service will be Monday, April 2, 2018 at 2pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Clergy officiating will be Bro. Paul Patton. Interment will be in the Bardin Cemetery The family request visiting after 9:00 AM on Monday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 15:14:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Taylor Countian, 39, faces evidence tampering, other charges Follow arrest on Keltner Road, and incarceration in the Adair County Regional Jail, law enforcement officers allege suspect attempted injest a small bag of meth. Suspect was facing three outstanding warrants of arrest out of Taylor County. Click on headline for complete story. And - 200 recent Police & Fire Reports NOTE: Charges in an arrest are not a finding or findings of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. From Adair County Sheriff's Office, Columbia, KY Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on Wednesday, March 28 2018 at approximately 5amCT, Adair County Sheriff Office personnel were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle at Betty's OK Country Cooking on Campbellsville Road in Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 12:35:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Update: Time to re-open the LBN Parkway extended for 3 hours Cumberland/LBN Parkway still closed in Metcalfe Co. due to injury accident Next earlier item, this story: KSP on the scene of Metcalfe injury collision Click on headline for complete story By Sgt. Jason Morris Public Information Officer, Region 2, Kentucky State Police EDMONTON, KY (29 Mar 2018, 11:34amCT) - Kentucky State Police are still on the scene of an injury collision on the Cumberland Parkway at the Adair County, Metcalfe County Line involving two semi-trucks. Both east bound lanes are blocked with one west bound lane being blocked. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 12:21:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Easter schedule for Columbia Baptist Church - 1 Apr 2018 Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, will be having a sunrise service at 6:30amCT on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. A special piano medley performed by Bobby Lee will be at 8:45amCT and our morning worship service will be at 9amCT. Sunday school will follow the morning service. There will be no children's church, nursery, or evening service so families can be together to celebrate and remember the resurrection of our Lord. - William Sandell 2018-03-29 12:10:11 | Comments | Printable version
Harry Mack: Captions Bowling Park Duck Photo Harry Mack captions: "Hey guys! This mirror is all quacked up!" - Harry MackComments re photo 77917 Caption Me Duck Situation at Bowling Park 2018-03-29 11:04:05 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Baptist Glow in the Dark Eggstravaganza - 30 Mar 2018 Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, will be hosting a Glow in the Dark Eggstravanga! at 6pmCT, on Friday, March 30, 2018. The event includes food, Christian Illusionist David Laflin, and will conclude with our special glow in the dark Egg Hunt! - William Sandell 2018-03-29 10:42:42 | Comments | Printable version
KYDFW Commission proposes new deer, waterfowl and migratory bird changes Proposed changes include a change from Zone 3 to Zone 2 for Adair, Casey, Metcalfe, and Taylor Counties for deer hunting. By Kevin Kelly Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission has recommended expanding modern gun season for deer to 16 days statewide, increasing the number of deer allowed on a statewide permit from two to four, and increasing some license and permit fees for non-residents. The proposals were among multiple recommendations to deer, waterfowl and migratory bird seasons made by commission members at their March 23 meeting in Frankfort. The commission recommends hunting, fishing and boating regulations for approval by the Kentucky General Assembly. Legislators must approve all recommendations before they become law. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 09:12:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
KSP on the scene of Metcalfe injury collision Both Eastbound lanes on Cumberland/LBN Parkway blocked. One westbound open Click on headline for complete story Next earlier item, this story Westbound Cumberland Parkway closed near Edmonton By Sergeant Jason H. Morris U/C-111 Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police COLUMBIA, KY (Thu 29 Mar 2018. 07:41:34) Kentucky State Police are currently on the scene of the injury collision on the Cumberland Parkway at the Adair County, Metcalfe County Line involving two semi-trucks. Both east bound lanes are blocked with one west bound lane being blocked. The estimated time to open the roadway is approximately four hours. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 07:41:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Art by Pelston, Gilliam and Shepherd to travel with VSA By Rachel Bardin Visual Arts Teacher, Adair County Elementary School This year, Mrs. Garmon's class at ACES has once again wowed the judges of the annual VSA Traveling Art Exhibit with three entries from three students making the cut! The VSA Kentucky Student Traveling Art Exhibit, "A Matter of Perspective" is an annual exhibit comprised of original artwork created by students from across Kentucky. This art exhibit is available to schools, museums, businesses, libraries, and hospitals across the Commonwealth each year. Students from around the state compete every year to have their art works chosen to travel with VSA. We are so proud of Aiden Pelston, Destiny Gilliam, and Will Shepherd for being so dedicated to their work and showing off their amazing artistic talents! 2018-03-29 07:05:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Westbound Cumberland Parkway closed near Edmonton The Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway is blocked near mile marker 33 in Metcalfe Co., closure expected to last 4 to 6 hours today. Next earlier item, this story Major accident, traffic tie ups Cumberland/LBN Parkway - Thursday 29 Mar 2018 By Wes Watt BOWLING GREEN, KY (Thu 29 Mar 2018 at 7:08amCT) -- The Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway has the eastbound direction completely blocked in Metcalfe County near the 33 mile marker due to a crash involving multiple semi-trucks. The westbound direction is expected to be closed at any time. The estimated time of the closure is four to six hours. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 crews are on scene. Please seek an alternate route. 2018-03-29 06:58:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Major accident, traffic tie ups Cumberland/LBN Parkway - Thursday 29 Mar 2018 STORY WILL BE UPDATED on CM during morning. Information is sketchy at this time. By Ed Waggener (6amCT, Thu 29 Mar 2018) We are following a story of a major accident possibly involving two commercial vehicles on the Cumberland/Louie B. Nunn Parkway, near the Adair Metcalfe County line. Kentucky State Police have a unit on the way, we've learned this morning. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 05:45:15 | Comments | Printable version
CAROL PERKINS: The trip to Louisville & the partial plate story Sometimes, dentures are delinquent. - CAROL PERKINS The next earlier column: The quarter for lunch on the kitchen table By Carol Perkins My mother has trouble keeping up with her bottom partial (teeth). We have gone through several incidents of her leaving them or misplacing them. One time on our way to Louisville to stay for a week, she realized she had left them at home, so Guy sent them overnight to my aunt's house. Imagine how much he enjoyed that chore! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-29 04:13:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Today - THURSDAY - 29 Mar 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for March 29, 2018: After years and years--Robert Stone, Thursday, 29 March 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2389 2018-03-29 04:00:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Sunrise Service at 5:30amCT, Bloomington Chapel 1 Apr 2018 Bloomington Chapel Church, 55 Bloomington Church Road, Columbia, KY will be having a Sunrise Service, April 1, 2018, starting at 5:30amCT. Bro. Ralph Foster and congregation welcomes you to attend. Contact: Bro. Ralph Foster at 270-634-3273. - Shirley Moss 2018-03-29 03:55:33 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 29 Happy Anniversary, Chad and Cara Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Frank and Darlene Burke (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Willma and Steve Firkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bonnie Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carah Dell Hatcher (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carole Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Potts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Don Franklin, Jr. (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennielynn Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joshua Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin Murphy (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maye Rexroat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zachery Thomas (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Dale Robertson, Russell Co., KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Bault, Cane Valley, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Williams, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Kent Snow, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brennen Xavier Contreras Taylor Co., KY (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Jean Thompson, Adair Co. native (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Flint Alexander, Cumberland Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hattie Henson Hudson, Casey Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Paul Osborne, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherri L. Eads, Liberty, KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Brandenburg, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daphon Tucker, Russell Springs, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis E. (Joe) Clements, Casey County, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Guy Ayden Wood, infant, Taylor Co. KY (March 29, 2014-March 30, 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Peck, 86, Russell County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loren (Jake) McCarol, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carson Lee Johnson, infant, Casey Co., KY (2015-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Brown Godbey, 86, Casey County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Henry Lowe, Jr., 42, Kings Mountain, KY (1973-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Stephanie Ellen Clawson Hume, Franklin, KY (1984-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Wilson, 76, Russell County, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bentley Janes Branham, stillborn, Adair Co., KY ( 29 Mar 2016-29 Mar 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. (Jim) Roark, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elmer (Junior) Elkins, Jr, Green Co., KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Rachel Rogers Mills, 95, Green Co., KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Grace Stockton Wray, 92, Cumberland Co., KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winston Hadley, 72, formerly of Adair County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Andrea Brooke Caldwell, 41, Taylor Co., KY (1976-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don Bishop, 82, long-time Campbellsville University Athletics Director | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lena Ruth Helm, 77, Russell County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Clark, 66, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Ember Faith Brockman, eight days, Campbellsville, KY, (March 29, 2019 - April 6, 2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carole Ann Wilson, 75, Adair County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Herbert Moore, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce A. Loveall, 64, Taylor Co., KY native (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dallas Shuman, 33, Campbellsville, KY (1990-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah (Debbie) K. Gabbert, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora Lee Kroeger, 57, Columbia, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorene Miller, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Keith Davis, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luther Coleman (Coley) Coffey, 92, Jamestown, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Lee Clark, Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timmy (Honey Bun) Burton, 60, Columbia, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommie Lee Reynolds, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Trevor Garrick Gosser, 42, Russell Springs, KY (1978-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Troy S. Burchett, 53, Columbia, KY native (1968-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell Eugene (Jody) Reliford, 75, Columbia, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelma Sneed, 93, Columbia, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, March 29, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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