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GSE Applications Now Being Accepted

Participants should apply for summer 2019 program by Jan. 20, 2019.

By Jack Mazurak

Frankfort, KY - The next session of the Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) will take place June 23 through July 13, 2019 at Northern Kentucky University. Students currently in 9th, 10th and 11th grade can apply at www.KentuckyGSE.com.

Applications are due by Jan. 20, 2019 and selections will be announced in April 2019. Students who attend GSE can earn high school class credits, scholarships to Kentucky colleges and universities and receive access to the tools necessary to start their own businesses.


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2018-11-16 21:33:37 | Comments | Printable version

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Sonja Chafin cheers for Gerald



2018-11-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mariah Beasley.
Sonja Chafin, fourth from the right, from Columbia, KY, watches from the stands as her husband, Associate Professor of Music Gerald Chafin plays for the faculty-staff team. Chafin has been a faculty member at Lindsey Wilson since 1997.

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Student-Faculty Game Brings the College Community Together

By LWC Student Intern Kia Milam

Lindsey Wilson College students, faculty and college administrators hit the court for a little friendly competition, fun and a good cause on Thursday evening.

The second-annual Lindsey Wilson student-faculty & staff basketball game was held in Biggers Sports Center in front of an energetic crowd of nearly 400 students and onlookers.


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2018-11-16 21:23:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Call for Local Artists

The Adair County Arts Council is awarding $100 each to five Adair County Artists to help facilitate attendance to the Kentucky Arts Council Creative Summit, November 30, 2018 at the Georgetown College Conference Center, 100 Crawford Dr., Georgetown, KY.

Area artists in all disciplines who are interested in attending should complete the application on the official Kentucky Arts Council page.

Contact the Adair County Arts Council, adaircountyarts@gmail.com, to apply for funds to assist attendance to the Kentucky Arts Council Creative Summit. --Tim Smith


2018-11-16 21:14:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Adair County PVA Thanksgiving schedule

The Adair County PVA Office will be closed Thursday, November 22, and Friday, November 23, 2018 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! --Whitney Kemp

2018-11-16 21:07:06 | Comments | Printable version

Three more days to reach OCC goal

By Mark Fudge

The total of OCC shoeboxes collected at the end of the day Friday is 2001. Churches, organizations, and individuals have three more days to participate in this year's Operation Christmas Child shoe box drive.

Drop off hours are:
  • Saturday 9amCT to 11amCT
  • Sunday 2pmCT to 4pmCT
  • Monday 9amCT to 11amCT
The goal for Adair County is 3600 shoebox gifts. The Adair County central drop off location will be located at the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene Wheet Fellowship Building, 1200 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY 42728.


2018-11-16 20:57:59 | Comments | Printable version

James E. Means, 89, Windsor, KY (1929-2018)

He was a farmer and an avid sportsman. He especially enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Thelma Pitman Means, who passed away October 14, 1984, and one sister Mildred Phillips.

James E. Means of Windsor, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 in Pulaski County, KY. He was 89 years of age.

Funeral Services are 1pmCT/2pmET Monday, November 19, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in Liberty with Brother Hershel Lawhorn officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held 3-5pmCT/4-6pmET Sunday evening at the funeral home.


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2018-11-16 20:01:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Ed Gorin, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2018)

He loved the Lord and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church in Black Gnat. He served as Deacon, Treasurer and Sunday School teacher of the adult men's class. He was a magistrate in the fifth district for sixteen years. worked at Fruit of the Loom for twenty seven and one-half years. He drove a school bus in Green County and worked in the cafeteria at Taylor County High School. He farmed and raised Black Angus cattle and was a member of the Taylor County Cattlemen's Association.

Edward R. "Ed" Gorin of Campbellsville, son of the late T.J. Gorin, Jr. and Hazel Robertson Gorin, departed this life at 12:43 P.M., Thursday, November 15, in Clarksville, IN at the Wedgewood Rehab and Nursing Facility. Age: 70 The funeral will be held at 1pmCT/2pmET Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James E. Jones, Bro. Larry Rowell and Richard Phillips. Visitation will be from 3-7pmCT/4-8pmET Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greensburg City Cemetery.


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2018-11-16 17:26:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Gov. Bevin recognizes the sacrifice of a KY soldier

Pvt. Robert J. Sipes Jr., of Irvington, was killed in action in November 1950.

By Nicole Burton

Frankfort, KY - Gov. Matt Bevin today recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who died in the Korean War, but whose remains have just been positively identified and are in the process of being returned to his family in Irvington.

Army Pvt. Robert J. Sipes, Jr., 19, died on Nov. 30, 1950, was accounted for on Oct. 23, 2018, and will be buried in his hometown on December 5, 2018.


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2018-11-16 12:59:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

LWC men's basketball heads to Campbellsville Classic Fri and Sat

By Benjamin Riegger

No. 25 Lindsey Wilson men's basketball travels to compete in the Campbellsville Classic against Philander Smith (AR) and Oakwood (AL) on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17 at Powell Athletic Center, 203 Tiger Way, Campbellsville, KY.

Lindsey Wilson is set to tip off against Philander Smith on Friday, November 16 at 5pmCT and will face Oakwood at 6pmCT on Saturday, November 17.


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2018-11-16 12:57:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Video: ACES Storymaker



This Veterans Day video was created by two ACES fifth graders, 10-year-olds Natalie Bardin and Gabby Kemp, and it was shown last night at the regular meeting of the Adair County Board of Education. It will be featured at the upcoming Veterans program Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 12:30pmCT at the school. They shared how they made the video and skills they gained from the experience.


2018-11-16 09:02:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Adair County Board of Education meeting report

By Linda Waggener

Adair County School board, in executive session with all members present except for Michael Payne, voted unanimously to expel the two students who received disciplinary action for their Halloween social media postings. The students will, however, have services provided to them from the school system so that they are able to have seamless educations.

In the regular school board meeting, the pledge of allegiance was led by Adair County Elementary School fifth grade students Natalie Bardin and Gabby Kemp. They were present to show their accomplishments in the field of animation.


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2018-11-16 08:56:07 | Comments | Printable version

Blakey Quartet to sing at Cane Valley Christian Church

By Nancy Cundiff

The Blakey Quartet will be singing at Cane Valley Christian Church, 2250 Cane Valley Road Columbia, KY on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 10:45amCT.

Bro. Ivan Tucker and congregation invite everyone to attend.


2018-11-16 08:50:45 | Comments | Printable version

I65 southbound at the KY-TN line will be one lane Friday

By Wes Watt

Bowling Green, KY - Interstate 65 in the southbound direction will be down to one lane at the Kentucky/Tennessee line today as TDOT makes emergency pavement repairs in their construction zone. Traffic is expected to slow down significantly and back up into Kentucky.

The repairs are scheduled to take place from 9amCT to 3pmCT today. Motorists should use caution and expect delays while traveling in this area. Motorists should also be aware of slowed or stopped traffic as well as approaching vehicles from behind.


2018-11-16 08:21:18 | Comments | Printable version

Eva P. Smith, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2018)

Eva professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church.

Eva P. Smith of Campbellsville, KY, died at 4:45pmET, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Campbellsville. She was 87 years old.

A memorial will be scheduled at a later date.


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2018-11-16 06:39:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair County Clerk's Office Thanksgiving Schedule

The Adair County Clerk's Office will be closed on Thursday, November 22, Friday, November 23, and Saturday November 24, 2018, for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer says, "We wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving; we have so many blessings and things to be thankful for each day."


2018-11-16 06:26:11 | Comments | Printable version

KY Executive order prohibits boycott of Israel in state contracts

By Nicole Burton

Frankfort, KY - Gov. Bevin today joined Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer, Consul General of Israel to the Southeast United States Judith Varnai Shorer, State Representative Tim Moore, and representatives from the Jewish Community Relations Council and Christians United for Israel to sign an executive order prohibiting state contracts with companies that participate in boycott, divestment, and sanction (BDS) practices against Israel.


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2018-11-16 06:23:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

7-County Area Courts for Fri 16 Nov 2018

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, November 16, 2018, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 15 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: 2 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: 61 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 4 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 2 events Circuit Court. 8 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2018-11-16 06:14:55 | Comments | Printable version

Today - FRIDAY with CM - 16 Nov 2018

Haiku by Robert Stone for November 16, 2018:
Clues overlooked show
how one can see and not see
at exact same time.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 16 November 2018.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2621


2018-11-16 06:12:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Adair & Russell schools on regular schedule Friday, 16 Nov 2018

David Jones, Transportation Director & Maintenance Director, called to say he has been driving the roads this morning and made the decision that school will be on regular schedule today in Adair County.

He said he has also talked with Russell County and they are also on regular schedule.

While the first snowfall came yesterday afternoon, road crews were out in force overnight icing the roadways so that by this morning, with temperatures heading into the 40s today and full sun promised, roads appear in acceptable condition.


2018-11-16 04:32:49 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 16
Happy Anniversary Mitchell and Bernice Rooks (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Barry and Shirley Bailey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ambrianna Tackett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Caleb Elmore (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carlee Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Craig L. McCloud (1975) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haylee McGuffin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason Stone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Sneed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy Lee Crockett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin Higgins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Laney Mae Grider (2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lori Martin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Noah Richard (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Schyler, Thaddeus VanArsdale (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Scout Decker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Susan Smith (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Risen, Taylor County, KY, (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ursula K. Finegan, Cane Valley, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelby Ping Gumm, Summersville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Homer Clay Barnard, Liberty, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Burbridge Miller, 89, Adair Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Donnie L. Coffey, Russell Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peter H. Ellis, Russell Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Sue Spears McIntyre, Cumberland Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Burton, Adair County, KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeanette Faye Rice, Casey County, KY (1932-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eric (Rick) Click, Russell Co., KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Morgan, Casey Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tresia Ellen Higginbotham, Russell County, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Velma Spires, Knifley, KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Jeffries Brockman, Adair County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zachary Neal Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1987-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Louise Luttrell, Russell Co., KY (1964-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Thomas Warren, 84, LaRue Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Catherine (Slicky) Cook White, Green Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia (Trish) England, Adair Co., KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Oleta Clark, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Rose Ice, 44 days, Casey Co., KY (d. Tue 29 Dec 2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lila West Wheat, 64, Russell Co., KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Lee Yarberry, Columbia, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florine Colvin, Taylor Co., KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Laura Francis (McCawley) McGuire, Taylor Co., KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Renetta Gail Bailey, Metcalfe Co., KY, (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon Ray Kimble, Russell Co., KY native (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beverly Kay Pennington, 56, Monroe Co./Adair Co., KY native (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy Warren Dowell<, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1977-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Conner, Russell County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Warnell Wheat, 67, Columbia, KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susan Wethington, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Velma F. Flatt, 100, Russell Co, KY (1917-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Walls Blakeman, Taylor County, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy R. Humphress, 71, Columbia, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Gene Grasham, 73, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Hayes (1911) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hillie M. Beard, Columbia, KY (Nov. 16, 1901-May 21, 1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Russell Butler, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Williams, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Cravens, 65, Science Hill, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Parker Gwinn, 32, Burkesville, KY (1987-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Lou (Tucker) Bland, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Peyton, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Allen Graves, 72, Columbia, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tom Rose, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon C. Harmon, 71, Columbia, KY (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Thomas Compton, 77, Edmonton, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Brithday, Peggy J. Young, Barren Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, November 16, 2018
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
1:00amCTBoys Varsity ACHS Football at Class AAA Regional Finals, time TBA | (ID:56069, Comment)
8:30amCTACPL Pellyton Bookmobile Run | (ID:56110, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Early Childhood Council meeting | (ID:56184, Comment)
10:00amCTDrop off items for Operation Christmas Child 10amCT to NoonCT in Wheet Fellowship Hall | (ID:55986, Comment)
6:00pmCTAdair County Band Bingo Doors Open 5pmCT - Close 10pmCT. Bingo is each Tuesday and Friday in the Adair Band Bingo Building, 50 Shady Lane, Columbia, KY. License # ORG0002285. Five Regular Games, Pull Tabs, and Much More. Concessions available at all sessions. (Sponsored) | (ID:56088, Comment)
6:30pmCTRevival begins at Through the Fire Worship Center | (ID:55948, Comment)
Open Mic night at Shiloh Christian Church | (ID:56171, Comment)
7:00pmCTTheatreFest! presents The Wind in the Willows, V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. For more information about LWC's spring theatre season, contact Robert Brock at brockr@lindsey.edu - JEREMY CLOYD (SCHEDULE/Fall TheatreFest!) | (ID:55258, Comment)
LWC Theatre Presents: The Wind in the Willows | (ID:56027, Comment)

 

































 
 
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