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Daily News for Monday, July 16, 2018
Columbia/Adair EDA Board meets Tue 17 Jul 2018 - AGENDA Click on headline for complete Agenda By Kathy Johnson, Office Manager The regular meeting of the Columbia/Adair County EDA Board will be at 8amCT, on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in the Board room of the Chamber of Commerce, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, with Mark Dykes, board chair, presiding, with the following agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 18:17:30 | Comments | Printable version
Albany, KY man who discharged firearm in home of estranged wife, child sentenced Clinton County, KY, man sentenced to 5 years and ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution Click on headline for complete story By Terry Sebastian or Crystal Staley News from Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear's office FRANKFORT, KY. (Mon 16 Jul 2018) - Attorney General Andy Beshear and his Office of Special Prosecutions today announced a Clinton County man has been sentenced to serve five years for wanton endangerment, criminal mischief and terroristic threatening. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 18:00:09 | Comments | Printable version
Jim Garnett Burris, 90, Taylor County, KY (1928-2018) June 15, 1928 ~ July 16, 2018 (Age 90) 
Mr. Burris had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle. He was a heavy equipment operator, and the owner/operator of Garnett Burris Excavating. A veteran of the United States Army, he served his country honorably during the Korean War. He loved his family and friends, and spent as much time as possible with them. He was the son of the late Willie & Pearl Downey Burris. His wife, Donna Hamilton Burris, survives. He leaves 10 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mr. Jim Garnett Burris of Campbellsville, KY, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, Campbellsville, KY, after an illness. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Burris on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 10amCT/11amET, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Bob Cutler and Mr. Jeff Burris will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Old Greensburg Road, Campbellsville, KY. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 17:35:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Buck Lemons, 55, Casey County, KY (1962-2018) 
December 15, 1962 ~ July 15, 2018 (Age 55)He was an avid fisherman. He was a member of Christ Tabernacle Church. He was a native of Barren County, KY, and a resident of Casey County, KY, at the time of his death. His wife of 24 years, Teresa Caudill Lemons, survives. He leaves. 12 direct living descendants. His final resting place will be in the McFarland Cemetery. Click on headline for complete obituary w/Photo(a) Funeral services are 1pmCT/2pmET, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Brother Darrell Burton and Brother Lee Burton officiating. Burial will follow in McFarland Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10amCT/11amET, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 17:06:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jackie Lee Wade, 77, Russell County, KY (1940-2018) September 29, 1940 - July 14, 2018 (Age 77) He was a retired employee of G.E. Appliance Park. He was born in Russell County, KY, and was a resident of Oldham County, KY, at the time of his death there. He a member of a large, respected Russell County, KY, family. He was the son of the late Obert & Mary E. Foley Wade. His wife, Patricia Ann Wade, survives. He leaves 10 direct living descendants. His final resting place will be in his native Russell County, KY Click on headline for complete obituary. Jackie Lee Wade, 77, of Crestwood, KY, formerly of Russell County, KY, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home. Funeral service for Jackie Lee Wade will be at 11amCT. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation will be after 9amCT, Wednesday. Interment will be in the Russell County Memorial Gardens, 609 N Highway 127, Russell Springs, KY. Pallbearers are Wade Harkins, Jason Wade, Aaron Wade, Stephen Wade, Ashley Prall, and David Troxell. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 16:05:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Coy Bennett, 76, Adair County, KY (1941-2018) 
August 1, 1941 ~ July 16, 2018 (Age 76)He was a former farmer and mechanic. He was born in Adair County, KY, the son of the late Riley Thomas & Leoner Blades Bennett. With his passing five of the ten siblings of the children born to Riley & Leoner Bennett survive. He was the widower of Carol Sue England Bennett, and the patriarch of a large, respected and steadfast SW Adair County family. He leaves eight direct living descendants. His final resting place will be in Leatherwood Cemetery in the community of Nell, Adair County, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary. Coy Bennett, 76, of Columbia, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, KY. Funeral service will be at 12pmNoonCT, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with burial in Leatherwood Cemetery, 2005 Leatherwood Church Road, Adair County, KY. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 15:28:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
19-year-old Edmonton, KY man faces meth, other charges Allegations a result of attempt to execute arrest warrant by Troopers of KSP Post 15, at a residence on Billy Sparks Road, Edmonton, KY on Friday, July 13, 2018. Consent to search the residence was given resulting in a marijuana grinder, small plastic bags containing a crystal like substance, straws and glass smoke pipes being located. Resident arrested and lodge in Barren County Detention Center, Glasgow, KY. Note - A charge is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a subsequent court of law. Click on headline for complete story By Tpr Nick Hale, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15,118 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY METCALFE COUNTY, KY - (13 Jul 2018) - On July 13, 2018 at approximately 5:38pmCT, Troopers from Post 15 responded to a residence on Billy Sparks Road in an attempt to execute an arrest warrant. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 15:05:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Columbia, KY, man found guilty of arson & insurance fraud A Columbia, KY man was convicted Thursday, July 12, 2018, in Federal Court of arson and insurance fraud in case involving a fire on June 30, 2011, in Adair County. He is scheduled for sentencing in Bowling Green on October 21, 2018, at 9amCT by United States District Court Judge Greg Stivers. His girlfriend and co-defendant, who remains free on bond, has already pled guilty to charges in the case and is scheduled to be sentenced in Bowling Green on July 31, 2018 at 10:15amCT. While fighting the fire, Volunteer Fireman Charles Sparks suffered a heart attack on the second floor of the home. He was rushed to the hospital and died eight days later on July 8, 2011. In addition to his service as a volunteer firefighter, Sparks was a longtime Kentucky State Fire Marshal. Assistant United States Attorneys David Weiser and Nute Bonner are prosecuting the case. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Kentucky State Police conducted the investigation. Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky BOWLING GREEN, KY - (Fri 13 Jul 2018) - A jury convicted a Columbia, Kentucky man yesterday following a five-day jury trial in United States District Court on charges of arson and insurance fraud, announced United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman. The defendant set the fire, which destroyed his home, in order to collect on a $50,000 rental insurance policy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 14:42:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Green County Grand Jury returns indictments Wed 11 Jul 2018 Indictments brought against 21 individuals from Greensburg and Campbellsville, KY, on charges including possession, trafficking, burglary, DUI, and failure to comply with sex offender registatration. 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, 11 July 2018: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 12:01:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Book Fair 2018 -- Lou Ann Gore Flanagan asks how to sign up By Linda Waggener Thank you Lou Ann Gore Flanagan for your note this morning asking how to sign up for the upcoming Book Fair -- that should have been included in last week's update. Two leaders are Mike Watson and Pamela Hoots and their email addresses are below. ColumbiaMagazine.com is proud to be a communications hub for the Book Fair in support of regional wordsmiths who continue telling the story of this place. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 10:47:43 | Comments | Printable version
Family Fair Day Event at Columbia Baptist, Sat 28 Jul 2018 Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, will be hosting a Family Fair Day, from 4pm-7pmCT, Saturday, July 28, 2018 . Activities will include games, crafts, and a special show featuring the Re-mix Education Crew, and there will be free food. Everyone in the community is invited. - William Sandell, Church Administrator. 2018-07-16 09:10:38 | Comments | Printable version
Bro. Randall McPherson, preacher of the Gospel for 60 years, dies 
April 1, 1928 - July 14, 2018 (Age 90)A great Christian servant, he preached in three states and Canada, help plant three churches, and had avocations as a sign painter, carpenter, realtor and auctioneer. He was a native of Tompkinsville, Monroe County, KY, and, at the time of his death, a resident of Burkesville, Cumberland County, KY. His final resting place will be in Christian Chapel Cemetery.. He was the son of the late Jack & Velma (Froedge) McPherson. His wife of almost 71 years, Beatrice Brown McPherson, survives. He leaves a total of 15 direct- and step- living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Bro. Randall McPherson, age 90, of Burkesville, KY, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home in Burkesville, KY. The funeral service will for Bro. McPherson will be conducted at at 11amCT, on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Christian Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 4pmCT on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 until the funeral hour on Thursday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 06:20:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACSO seeks identity of male person of interest/ re: recent thefts REPORT 5 -Busy weekend for Adair County Sheriff's Department, Sat-Sun 14-15 Jul 2018 From Adair County Sheriff's Office Harrison Moss, Sheriff Adair County Sheriffs Office iIs requesting the public's assistance in identifying the male in the accompanying photos in reference to recent thefts in Adair County. If you have any information on the identity of this male Please call the Adair County Sheriffs office at 270-384-2776 or the Adair county Dispatch 270-384-6464 2018-07-16 04:44:23 | Comments | Printable version
'Suspicious' Sunday afternoon caller at Liberty Rd. home arrested REPORT 4 -Busy weekend for Adair County Sheriff's Department, Sat-Sun 14-15 Jul 2018 Adair County Sheriff's Office investigation of report of suspicious male knocking on door results in allegations of DUI and meth possession, outstanding Russell County, KY warrants. Note - A charge is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a subsequent court of law. Click on headline for complete story From Adair County Sheriff's Office Harrison Moss, Sheriff Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on July 15, 2018 at approximately 3:49amCT Adair County Deputy Josh Durbin was dispatched to a complaint of suspicious male knocking on a door at a residence on Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 03:51:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
One injured when vehicle strikes tree on Oak Grove Road REPORT 3: Busy weekend for Adair County Sheriff's Department, Sat-Sun 14-15 Jul 2018 Adair County Sheriff's Office's (ACSO) preliminry investigation indicates 37 year old driver lost control of vehicle and struck a tree on Oak Grove Road head-on. Driver transported to TJ Health/Columbia, KY, where he was treated and released, then arrested on multiple allegations. ACSO Deputies Joey Keith and Derek Padgett were assisted on the scene by Adair County Emergency Medical Services. Note - A charge is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a subsequent court of law. Click on headline for complete story From Adair County Sheriff's Office Harrison Moss, Sheriff Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on July, 15, 2018 at approximately 4:08pmCT Adair County Deputy Derek Padgett responded to a single vehicle injury accident on Oak Grove Road. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 03:38:11 | Comments | Printable version
Injury Collision occurs Sun 15 Jul 2018 on Burkesville RD REPORT 2 - Busy weekend for Adair County Sheriff's Department, Sat-Sun 14-15 Jul 2018 2005 Chevy vs. 1995 Ford. Driver of Chevy, from Magnolia, arrested after being treated and released at TJ Health/Columbia, faces charges including DUI. ACSO Deputy Joey Keith was assisted on the scene by the Breeding Fire Departmentt, Adair County EMS, and SGT Jamie Richard with the Kentucky State Police. Note - A charge is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a subsequent court of law. Click on headline for complete story From Adair County Sheriff's Office Harrison Moss, Sheriff Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on July 15, 2018 at approximately 4:20pmCT, Adair County Deputy Joey Keith responded to a two-vehicle injury accident on Burkesville Road. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 03:25:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACSO arrests two at construction site - Sat 14 Jul 2018 REPORT 1: Busy weekend for Adair County Sheriff's Department, Sat-Sun 14-15 Jul 2018 Allegations against passenger involve drugs; driver faces driving violation charges. Deputy Josh Durbin of the Adair County Sheriff's Office was assisted on the scene by Columbia Police Officers Jamie Cole and Drew Conn. Note - A charge is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a subsequent court of law. Click on headline for complete story From Adair County Sheriff's Office Harrison Moss, Sheriff Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on July 14, 2018 at approximately 11:39pmCT, Adair County Deputy Josh Durbin Conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle that was observed leaving a Construction Site on South 55. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-16 03:07:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Today - MONDAY with CM - 17 Jul 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for July 16, 2018: A restless youngster--Robert Stone, Monday, 16 July 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2498 WalletHub's Best and Worst American Cities for 1st Time Home Owners Source: WalletHub 2018-07-16 02:56:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 16 Happy Anniversary, McDonald's of Columbia (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, William G. Hobaugh, II, and Leila A. Hobaugh (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela McVay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Nicole Curry (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Austin Day (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charlie Furkins (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diane Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Burton (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jim Richards (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Hare | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Knifley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Chambers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lauren Grant (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Noah David Keltner (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Payne | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherica Karnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Mings | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tori Kimbler (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zayne Tyler Grant, 2011 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Monica K. Turner Heitz , 56, Greensburg, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles H. Caudill, Russell County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Letha Marie DeWitt, Green County, KY (1934-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Kay Irvin Gardner, Adair Co., KY (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Graham Lemmon, Green Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane B. Hutchison, Adair Co., KY (1933 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas J. (Bean) Price, Green Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James T. Stearman, Green County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Milton Stephens, Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Arnett, Salyersville, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul E. Ladebauche, Adair County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Ray Noel, 88, Casey Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis Hartford, 64, Burkesville, KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry M. Dabney, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Sylvester Ingram, 54, Green Co., KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Carolyn Franklin Jones, Green County, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vineta Roy, 89, Nancy, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Paul Morris, 46, Edmonton, KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Darrell Jeffries, 68, Savoyard, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ineze Loy Mills, 85, Taylor Co., KY/Russell County, KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph K. Anderson, Jr., 70, Cumberland Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny (Wheelman) Wheeler, 54, Taylor County, KY (1963-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Seaborne Brown, 62, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Cravens (1957-1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Austyn Tylar Deel, 22, Russell Springs, KY (1998-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billie Derringer, 79, Casey Co., KY native (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Barnett, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sue Wilson, 78, Columbia, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheryle Darlene Stockton, 40, Greensburg, KY (1982-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Cranston (Crank) Farmer, Marion Co., KY (1933-2018)] | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Hodge, 88, Casey Co., KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jordan Isaiah Caven, 24, Green Co., KY (1996-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Ann (Becky) Hamm, 67, Ozark, MO (1947-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Leon Jewell, 79, Green Co., KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Leon Jewell, 79, Greensburg, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, July 16, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. 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