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Daily News for Friday, March 30, 2018
Kentucky Color: Wonder of Spring, Dogwoods budding already - 30 Mar 2018 Some background on how dogwoods got their name Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Billy Joe Fudge President, Homeplace on Green River Are we looking at this endogenous, wonder of Spring or is it looking at us? Maybe a bit of both, I suppose. It reminds me of a Star Wars' creature about to burst forth with death and destruction rather than an earthly reminder of the renewal of life. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 21:48:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Frances Gadberry Antle, Adair County, KY (1935-2018) She was a a devout Christian. She was member of Jamestown Church of Christ, and a house wife. She loved the Lord, loved reading the Bible & loved her family. She was a member of a beloved South Adair County, KY, family. She was the daughter of the late Joe Lee & Eva Mae McFarland Gadberry of Gadberry, Adair County, KY. Her husband, Kenton Antle, survives. She leaves one direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary, with photo, pallbearers, and survivors Frances Antle age 82 years of Columbia, KY,passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 3pmCT, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY. Funeral service Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 2pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Scott Eubank the officiating clergy. Interment in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-8pmCT, Saturday, March 31, 2018, and after 7amCT, Sunday until the funeral hour. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 17:50:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Postmaster of the Year Eddie Jessie is from Sulphur Well, KY Prestigious recognition, at annual meeting of state postmasters organization at Barren River State Resort Park, came with scholarship for his son, Seth. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Linda Waggener Eddie Jessie, son of Cora Emma and Junior Jessie of Sulphur Well, KY, has carried on his mother's legacy as postmaster. His career took him to the position of postmaster of Hart County's Munfordville, KY USPS. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 17:28:02 | Comments | Printable version
Curtis Eugene Hadley, 45, Adair County, KY (1972-2018) He was a Christian and a member of the Bloomington Chapel Brethren in Christ Church. He enjoyed fishing, television and time with his family. His wife, Katryn "Kate" Marie Foster Hadley, survives Click on headline for complete obituary Curtis Eugene Hadley 45, of Columbia, KY, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at 1:09amCT, at the TJ Health Columbia in Columbia, KY Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 1pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Ralph Foster the officiating clergy. Interment in the Bearwallow Cemetery, 6030 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. The family request visiting after 4pmCT, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 16:57:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Robert Lee (Bobby) Watson, Green County, KY (1938-2018) He had made profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Columbia, KY. He was a retired Aerial Observer for the Division of Forestry. He was the son of the late Lee Watson and Catherine Elizabeth Livers Watson. His wife of 32 years, Sharon Gupton Watson, survives. Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Robert Lee "Bobby" Watson of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, Campbellsville, KY. The funeral services for Mr. Robert Lee "Bobby" Watson will be conducted at 2pmCT/3pmET, Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY with burial to follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Green County, KY. Bro. Eudell Stilts will officiate. Visitation is requested from 4:30pm-8pmCT/5:30pm-9pmET, Friday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT/8amET, Saturday until time of the funeral service. Pallbearers: Steve Curry, Bobby Durrett, Dr. Mike Shuffett, Seth Dykes, Brian Yager, Josh James, and Dr. Charles Giles. Honorary pallbearers: Kim Hayes, Kim Floyd, Lori Boils, Ricky Parnell, and Sherry Whitlow. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 14:54:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ruby Janell Curry Montgomery, Fayette Co./Green Co., KY native (1928-2018) She attended Greensburg High School, was a graduate of Campbellsville College, and held a Rank I Masters Degree from Western Kentucky University. "Miss Ruby" was an elementary school teacher in Green County Schools for 31 years. She was an active member of the Green County Democratic Women's Club. She was longtime member of Greensburg Baptist Church. She loved travel, and had visited 49 states and several Canadian provinces. She was an avid genealogist and was co-author of a book, "Bartholomew Curry Genealogy". She was the matriarch of a distinguished family, the daughter of the late Howard S. Curry and Mildred Thompson Curry. Her final resting place will be in Greensburg Cemetery Click on headline for complete obituary Ruby Janell Curry Montgomery of Lexington, KY, daughter of the late Howard S. Curry and Mildred Thompson Curry, was born on Saturday, July 21, 1928 in the Pierce Community of Green County, and departed this life on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY. She was 89 years, 8 months, 6 days of age. The funeral services for Ruby Janell Curry Montgomery will be conducted at 2pmCT, Friday, March 30, 2018 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg KY, with burial to follow in the Greensburg Cemetery, N Main Street, Greensburg, KY. Pastor Mary Beth McCandless officiating. Visitation wass requested after 10amCT, Friday, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 13:56:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mary Alice Behringer, 64, Burkesville, KY (1953-2018) Her husband, Walter Behringer, Burkesville, KY, survives, as do a large number of kin in the Burkesville area, elsewhere in Kentucky and the U.S., and a host of family members in Germany Click on headline for complete obituary Mary Alice Behringer, age 64 of Burkesville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at her home. Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY, is in charge of arrangements. Cremation has been chosen. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 13:35:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Metcalfe is only county in Kentucky with rise in unemployment By Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 6 local counties, and 119 counties in Kentucky between February 2017 and February 2018 and rose in only one (Metcalfe County), according to the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics (KCEWS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
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Green County Grand Jury returns indictments Wed 28 Mar 2018 Indictments brought against 8 individuals from Greensburg, Lebanon, and Campbellsville, KY, on charges including burglary, theft, welfare fraud, sexual misconduct, and promoting 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 Green County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Greensburg, KY, returned indictments against the following individuals on Wednesday, 28 March 2018: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 12:27:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
DAV service officer at VFW Post 6097 - Mon 02 Apr 2018 Service for all veterans, whether member of any veterans organization or not Click on headline for complete story By Joe Hare, Commander, VFW Post 6097 On Monday 02 Apr 2018 the DAV service officer will be at VFW Post 6097, 500 Greenhills Road, Columbia KY. from 0800-1000 Hrs to assist any veteran with claims to VA. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 12:02:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Julienne Booth, 58, Liberty, KY (1960-2018) She loved art and dolls. She was a very loving mother and was a firm believer in Christ. She was born in Mercer County, NJ, and was a resident of Casey County, KY, at the time of her death. She was the matriarch of respected family the daughter of the late Claude and Miriam Murphy Chouteau. Her husband of 28 years, Robert (Bob) Fulton Booth, survives. She leaves 18 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Julienne Elizabeth Chouteau Booth, 58, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at her residence. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT/2pmET, on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Joseph Warren officiating. A private burial will be held in the Booth Family Cemetery. Visitation will be 10am-1pmCT/11am-2pmET, on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 11:47:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Vena Wethington, 75, Liberty, KY (1942-2018) She was a homemaker and member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. She loved quilting and reading. Vena also enjoyed watching red birds. She was member of a respected South Central Kentucky family, a native of Casey County, KY, a resident of the county at the time of her death, and her final resting place will be in Clementsville, Casey County, KY. the daughter of the late Murrell and Cyrilla Jane Wethington. Click on headline for complete obituary. Vena Wethington, 75, of Liberty, KY, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at her home. Memorial services are at 10amCT/11amET, Monday, April 2, 2018 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 5041 State Hwy 551, Liberty, KY, in the Clementsville community of Casey County, with Deacon Joe Dant officiating. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery beside the church. Visitation will be 8am-10amCT/9am-11amET, Monday at the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 11:21:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Take Back the Night rally held in Lindsey Wilson's Cralle SUB Sexual Assault Awareness is something I've been very passionate about during my journey through the women's studies minor at LWC. It is something that can happen to anyone of any age, race or gender. - Krysten Parson Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Travis Smith COLUMBIA, KY. -- Lindsey Wilson College got an early start to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, when the annual 'Take Back the Night' Rally was held in the Cralle Student Union Building on the A.P. White Campus. 'Take Back the Night' was the first of several events that the college will host in April in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month including: National Wear Teal Day, Chalk the Walk, Teal Tie Dye Day and National Denim Day. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 09:33:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Summer Festival planned for CU Office of Enrollment This can be beneficial for any student who is trying to graduate early or make up courses. - Paua Caldwell By Josh Christian, student news writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY. (Thu 29 Mar 2018) -- The Office of Enrollment at Campbellsville University is planning a summer festival in order to promote summer courses. The summer festival is Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 10am-1pmCT/11am-2pmET outside Winters Dining Hall, 411 N Columbia Avenue, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 09:05:51 | Comments | Printable version
AC Primary 2nd Graders K-4 State Champs at STLP 29 Mar 2018 Adair County Primary Center - led by the amazing Laura Marcum and represented by rising stars second graders Sallie Ballou, Addelyn McMinnoway, Claire Loy, Carter Curry, Summer Rowe, Brayden Bottoms, John Hunter Stotts, Jovie Ray, Ashley Loy, Maddy Judd, Chase St. Andrews, Keylin Bergin, Josie Blair, and Trenton Stayton - win Kentucky State Competition, in class K-5 entrants. Next stop for rising stars: National competition in Chicago, Illinois! Click on headline for photos and the award winning video By Patty Rush Smith, Principal, ACPC Adair County Primary Center is proud to present the STLP (Student Technology Leadership Program) Kentucky State Champion K-5 team. This group presented their project in Lexington, KY on Thursday, March 29, along with 566 teams from other schools. These schools were elementary, middle and high school teams. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 08:53:13 | Comments | Printable version
Chris Oliver: Appreciation for Adair County teachers By Chris Oliver Personal commentary While I am NOT upset in any way that some of our educators in districts across the state are choosing to exercise their right not to work today, I would also like to thank all of those who are there today (and every other day) educating our young people. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 07:20:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Columbia City Council Meeting Mon 2 Apr 2018 - AGENDA ON THE AGENDA: Approval of minutes. Planning & Zoning. Hiring Sidewalk Engineer. Gift of Crown Victoria Cruiser by Columbia Police Department. Contribute to Workforce Development Grant. Contribute to upkeep of Road Side Park maintenance. Comments Opportunities for Mayor, Council, Citizens. Click on headline for complete, detailed agenda. From Rhonda Loy, City Clerk Agenda for the February Regular Meeting of the Columbia City Council. This meeting will be held on Mon 1 Apr 2018, at 6pmCT in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with the following Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-30 06:54:51 | Comments | Printable version
CJ/KSPN: Pension bill surfaces, zips through General Assembly . . despite cries of stunned teachers "In just a matter of hours Thursday Republicans in control of the Kentucky House and Senate unveiled - and zipped through to final passage - a new version of a controversial pension reform bill. As about 200 stunned and furious teachers and other opponents chanted objections like "Shame on you" from outside the chambers, the House first passed the bill 49-46, and a few hours later the Senate passed it 22-15.The Kentucky Press News Service is carrying the story Here. The The original story, much more detailed by Tom Loftus, Deborah Yetter and Morgan Watkins, can be read at: Louisville Courier Journal, dateline March 29, 2018: kentucky-house-committee-approves-surprise-pension-reform-bill 2018-03-30 04:28:14 | Comments | Printable version
There will be School in Adair County, KY, TODAY, Fri 30 Mar 2018 Note: Check continuously updated schedules for today and everyday at CM EVENTS for Today href=http://www.columbiamagazine.com/events.php> Because of recent snow days, the Adair County Schools will be in session on Friday, March 30, 2018. This date was originally scheduled for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Friday, March 30, 2018 will be an "early release" day with school in session from 7:45am to 1pmCT. The last day of school for students will be Thursday, May 24, 2018. The last day for teachers will be Friday, May 25, 2018. High school graduation will be held on May 25, 2018. The revised calendar may be viewed at the following link: Adair County School District Calendar 2017-18, revised March 23, 2018 - Carla Perkins, Director of Technology 2018-03-30 03:19:14 | Comments | Printable version
Today - GOOD FRIDAY with CM - 30 Mar 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for March 30, 2018: After a lifetime--Robert Stone, Friday, 30 March 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2390 ACPC won Championship at State Competition 2018 for this video>
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G.R.A.W.L. annual bake sale is 31 Mar 2018 at IGA By Heather Evans We are having our annual bake sale in the IGA vestibule, 900 Columbia, KY, starting at 9amCT- it ends when the baked goods run out, on Saturday, March 31, 2018, Proceeds benefit Green River Animal Welfare League, G.R.A.W. L., Columbia, KY, a nonprofit 501(3c). 2018-03-30 02:19:32 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 30 Happy Birthday, Addie Bennett (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christine Gilpin (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. Bill Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dustin Morrison (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma Burton (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mattie Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Keltner Simmons (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shawntae Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Sophie Kimbler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Judd | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Lester D. Story, 91, Campbellsville (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitsuko (Mickey) Mershon, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Green, Sr., Adair Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Francis Cormier, Burkesville, KY (1933 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Lee Carter, Russell Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joe Caldwell, Green Co., KY (1945-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack T. Miller, 79, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tori Shay McKenzie, Crestwood, KY (d. 23 Jul 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George W. (Junior) Bryson, 79, Adair Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Froedge Tanski, 92, Green Co., KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Burton Sallee, 93, Adair Co., KY native (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Lynn, Casey Co., KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jim Young, Casey Co., KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Sue Smith, 75, Russell County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ivan Milby, Green Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Lois (Parnell) Blaydes, Metcalfe Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Paul Haggard, Jr. (Shuee), Casey Co., KY (1972-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gloria Joyce (Ivey) Black, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee (Bobby) Watson, Green Co., KY/Marion Co., KY native (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Nelson Cobb, 76, Taylor County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Angela Kaye Hayes, 47, Edmonton, KY (1975-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cleadus Kessler McMahan, 93, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Effie Irene Humphress (1932-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth (Betty) Jewell Davis Simpson, Green Co., KY (1932-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Forest Rhinehart, 95, Taylor County, KY (1924-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland Wright, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Sullivan, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imogene Bryant, 88, Columbia, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irvin Wright, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joey Bott, 42, Campbellsville, KY (1981-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laverne Feese Kennon, 86, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Wright, 84, Cundiff Community, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorraine (Rainy) Robertson Jones, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Sue Judd VanArsdale, 79, Greensburg, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Blankenship, 73, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Porter Dowell, 81, Metcalfe County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert McAninch, 71, Waynesburg, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stariett Johnson, 78, Columbia, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William A. 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