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Thanksgiving Chapel at CU features Dr. Nathl L. Moore

'There is someone greater than you who loves you more than you are made to love yourself' - Dr. Nathl L. Moore

By Matthew M. Billiot, student news writer, Office of University Communications


CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - "Be thankful because you can make it," Dr. Nathl L. Moore, pastor of First African Baptist Church in Lexington, Ky. and the vice moderator of the General Association of Baptists in Kentucky, said as he opened Campbellsville University's Thanksgiving chapel.

"1 Peter is an epistle to persecuted Christians. Chapter 1, verses 3-6 tell us that in spite of all the trials you are going through you can make it with Jesus," Moore said.


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2018-11-21 22:01:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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Looking like Christmas at the Adair Fire Department



2018-11-21 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Jane Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sparks attended the Christmas Vendors Fair Saturday at the Columbia-Adair Fire Department. The weather was beautiful and a large crowd was in attendance with over 20 vendors participating. Mr. Sparks shared some interesting stories of when this truck was in operation. - JS

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Grace Eastham, 93, Russell County, KY (1925-2018)

She was a homemaker and a member of Parks Ridge Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Holder.

Grace Eastham, 93, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Russell County Hospital. Her funeral service will be 2pmCT Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Silverman officiating. Visitation will be from 11amCT Friday to funeral time. Interment will be in the Whittle Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Denny Holder, Kevin Kerr, Timothy Meirose, James Meirose, Paul Alan Jones and Jason Eastham.


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2018-11-21 19:31:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Bandit, the puppy-in-residence, returns to LWC campus

By Sabine Eastham

Once again, Bandit, a beautiful German Shepherd, visited the LWC campus to love on our students. And yes, he is still a puppy, not one year old yet!

Happy Thanksgiving from the International Student Programs!

Read about Bandit's first visit to LWC: A little bit of home. Meet Bandit, puppy-in-residence at LWC


2018-11-21 19:28:07 |
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Annual Christmas in Columbia Carnival will be at LWC

By B.J. Steinhilber for Abe Cross, LWC Holloway Health & Wellness Center

The Lindsey Wilson College Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management program and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce present the 8th annual Christmas Carnival featuring the Songs of Christmas on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

The Columbia community is invited to partake in the fun and games, including inflatables, Storybook Village, ornament and cookie decorating, and caroling. New and returning vendors alike will be set up to offer a variety of local goods.


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2018-11-21 16:36:12 | Comments | Printable version

Christmas lights come on tonight at Miller Park, Campbellsville

Miller Park in Campbellsville will be filled with Christmas lights and music this evening. It opens at 5pmCT/6pmET across from the lake on Lebanon Avenue. Santa may also make an appearance.

2018-11-21 16:01:16 | Comments | Printable version

Board of Elections certifies results of the Nov. 6 General Election

By Bradford Queen

Frankfort, KY - The State Board of Elections on Tuesday certified vote totals from the Nov. 6 General Election and issued certificates of election to candidates who received the highest number of votes.

The Board did not certify vote totals for the Constitutional Amendment commonly known as "Marsy's Law," which was on the ballot on Nov. 6. The Supreme Court of Kentucky will hear arguments regarding the amendment in February.

Approximately 1.61 million Kentuckians, 47 percent of registered voters, cast ballots in the General Election, said Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, Kentucky's chief election official.

Detailed official results are available at the State Board of Election's website, elect.ky.gov.


2018-11-21 14:57:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Kentucky's Medicaid overhaul approved

By Darla Carter, Insider Louisville

Kentucky's controversial overhaul of Medicaid has been approved by the federal government, the state Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced late Tuesday.

The state's Section 1115 waiver, also known as Kentucky HEALTH, was initially approved by the Trump Administration in January but was sent back to the federal government for further review as a result of litigation. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has now cleared the way for the program to begin as soon as April 1, according to a news release from the Cabinet.

Read the full article at insiderlouisville.com



2018-11-21 14:51:31 | Comments | Printable version

Kroger valuation case could have statewide impact

Boyle County has been locked in a two million dollar dispute with Kroger over the valuation of Kroger's Danville store. After the Boyle County Board of Assessment Appeals and the Kentucky Claims Commission upheld Boyle's valuation, Kroger has taken the unusual step of escalating the fight to the Circuit Court.

By Bobbie Curd, The Advocate-Messenger

Property valuations might not sound like the most exciting thing to talk about. But attorney Stephen Dexter says "it's easy to get passionate about" a property valuation case concerning the Danville Kroger. It's a case that could have ramifications not just for all Boyle County property taxpayers, but for communities around Kentucky and the state budget, too, according to Dexter and other Boyle County officials.

Read the full story at amnews.com.


2018-11-21 14:44:32 | Comments | Printable version

AC Board of Education office will be closed Thu/Fri

By Becky Bailey
Administrative Assistant, Adair County School System

This is official notification that the Adair County Board of Education Central Office will be closed on Thursday, November 22, 2018 and Friday, November 23rd, 2018, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.


2018-11-21 10:45:17 | Comments | Printable version

Burkesville winery wins Commissioner's Cup award

By Sean Southard

Burkesville's Up the Creek Winery won the Kentucky Commissioner's Cup award for Best Boutique Wine with their 2016 Burley Blend II earlier this month at the University of Kentucky Research Farm in Lexington.

A record 182 wines were submitted for the competition. The wines were assessed by judges from Kentucky, Alabama, Missouri, and South Carolina.

The Kentucky Commonwealth Commercial Wine Competition & Commissioner's Cup is held annually to promote Kentucky's grape and wine industry and to recognize the best wines produced in the state. Wines are judged blind, based on individual merit.


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2018-11-21 10:42:57 | Comments | Printable version

ACHS Students Earn 1st & 3rd Place in Welding Contest

By Nancy Taylor

On Friday, November 16, 2018, Adair County High School Welding students traveled to Frankfort, Kentucky, and participated in the Capital City Welding Contest, sponsored by Tulsa Welding School.

Senior Brandon Hagy won First Place as an individual, which earned him a full tuition scholarship in the amount of $17,500.00 for the nine (9) month program to Tulsa Welding School in Jacksonville, Florida. Lincoln Electric Company also awarded Brandon with various items of welding equipment such as a helmet, jacket, gloves, etc.

Additionally, Brandon Hagy, Marcus Samuel and Braxton Coomer earned Third Place in the team event.

Brandon Hagy (Senior) is the son of Shane Patterson and Dana Neat; Marcus Samuel (Senior) is the son of Mark and Robyn Samuel; and Braxton Coomer (Junior) is the son of Chris Coomer and Amberee Coomer. These students are instructed by Welding Teacher, Barney Taylor, at the ACHS Satellite Campus of Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center.


2018-11-21 10:14:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Mrs. Newell’s Class Donates Stockings

Mrs. Newell's homeroom class at Adair County Elementary School donated stockings filled with toys they would want to receive if they were in the hospital during the holidays. The stockings will be going to Norton Children's Hospital through Kayla's Rising Above Childhood Cancer Fund. They also including handmade cards for the kids who will be receiving the stockings.

The students received a copy of the book Kadee's Hope to have as a class gift for their donations.

Kayla Garrison Jones spoke to the class on her long-term goals to become a nurse researcher in pediatric oncology. The message to the class was, "Whatever career you decide to do, find a way to help someone in need." Kayla said, "It is so refreshing to see kids giving back during the holidays."


2018-11-21 07:35:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

ACES annual Thankful for Our Veterans Program

By Alice Curry

Adair County Elementary School hosted their annual "Thankful for Our Veterans Program" on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. 5th grade students under the direction of Social Studies Teachers Angie Smith and Amanda Webster conducted this event.

The following 5th grade students were active participants in the program:
  • Abby Kemp offered the opening prayer
  • Kinzlee Akin made welcoming comments
  • Jenna Claywell sang the National Anthem
  • Kylie Redmon lead the Pledge of Allegiance
  • Natalie Bardin & Gabby Kemp presented a Storymaker Video
  • Katherine Lemmon, 5th grade poetry winner
  • Thomas Erler introduced the guest speaker
  • Remi Huckaby made closing remarks
  • Adrian Muse, Jaydon Jessie, Roberto Fuentes & Emma Berry were gift givers
  • Alexa Castrejon, Jaycee Keen, Sammie Jo Sandusky assisted
  • Maycee Hovious, Emma Bryant, Lily Neat were greeters
  • Josh Moss was the musical director
Mr. Levi Erler, father of ACES student Thomas Erler, was the guest speaker. Veterans were enlightened by songs from the 5th grade and the ACES student body.

ACES would like to also thank ROTC members from the Adair County High School for their participation in our program.


2018-11-21 06:52:50 | Comments | Printable version

Lost Dog in the Weed Sparksville Area

Our sweet Angel is missing in the Sparksville area! She is a nine year old Golden Retriever, wearing a pink collar. If you've seen her, please email courtk09@gmail.com. --Courtney Keltner

2018-11-21 06:44:53 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: More praise for inspirational signs

Phil Hanna writes:
I wanted to share a photo of the signs Mary Knight wrote about; these from the Courthouse Annex Parking lot from a church group that set them up. Nicely done, good messages, and hope to see more of them. --Phil Hanna
Comments re article 99442 Mary Knight finds KY 55 roadside messages inspirational

We did get a letter from a reader about these signs when they started appearing around town this fall. According to Mary Bardin, the sign idea originated with Colton Smith, Sharon Marshall's grandson:

Letter: sign income goes to help needy people


2018-11-21 06:40:24 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Prayers for Mitzi

Ann Pearson writes:
Prayers for Mitzi; she's the most kind, non-judgmental person I have ever met. We are all here for you sweet lady if you need anything. Prayers for you every day til God makes you whole again. --Ann Pearson

Comments re article 100752 Prayers for Mitzi please say every prayer you know to say


2018-11-21 06:33:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

7-County Area Courts for Wed 21 Nov 2018

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 1 event Circuit Court. 53 events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 112 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: One event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. 110 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2018-11-21 06:23:28 | Comments | Printable version

Today - WEDNESDAY with CM - 21 Nov 2018

Haiku by Robert Stone for November 21, 2018:
Romantic notions
inspire one to try hard ways
rather than easy.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 21 November 2018.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2626


2018-11-21 06:17:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 21
Happy Anniversary, Julius and Kelli Claypool (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Allen and Annette Rowe (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Barbara and Wayne Armitage (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Gary and Ann Melton (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Stick and Irene Harmon (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chloe Jade Bright (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daniel Corbin (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Devin Scott Morris (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, DJ Vertrees | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Drew Conn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James "Jimmy" Bailey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamie Smith (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Gosser Dykes, Russell Co., KY (1927-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Carroll Hunt, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elwood "Sonny" Burton (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma Strange, 89, Adair Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stella McKinney Ballou, Burkesville, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iva Pearl Graves, Cumberland Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willie Mat Feese, Adair County, KY (1915-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Freda Mace, 58, Taylor County, KY (1954-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Page Smith, Campbellsville, KY (1924 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elenoria Mae Light, Taylor County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth M. Hewitt, Cumberland Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Sue Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Melton, 73, Cumberland Co., KY (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Blake Alexander Fudge, 21, Jamestown, KY (1993-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Ovalene Murrell Robison, 63, Columbia, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Stargel, 70, Adair Co., KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Ann Moss, Adair County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Vera Mae Harris, Green Co., KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Catherine Spaw Hall, 90, Casey County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby H. Waters, Taylor Co., KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Lee (Ray Dobber) Muse, Marrowbone, KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Nell Moran Compton, 84, Green Co., KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edgar Morgan Cundiff, 84, Liberty, KY (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn F. McFall, 98, Jamestown, KY (1923-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Bailey, 71, Adair County, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Andrew Brown, Jr., 85, Edmonton, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeremy (Bud) Dial, 41, Columbia, KY (1980-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne (Hardhead) Muncie, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marion Hall (Joe) Burris, 64, Casey Co., KY native (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Lewis Hicks, 59, Burkesville, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall M. Williams, 83, Jamestown, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sherry Raffety, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, November 21, 2018
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
1:00amCTNo School in Adair County: Thanksgiving Break | (ID:56071, Comment)
8:30amCTACPL Milltown Bookmobile Run | (ID:56113, Comment)
10:00amCTService for Norman Christopher McMahan, 59, Taylor County, KY | (ID:56213, Comment)
11:00amCTACHS Basketball at Butler Co. Scrimmage | (ID:56056, Comment)
Service for Sue Vaughn, 81, Green County, KY | (ID:56210, Comment)
Service for Lenora G. Parrish, 88, Adair County, KY | (ID:56216, Comment)
NoonCTService for Bobbie Blakeman, 83, Green County, KY (1935-2018) | (ID:56211, Comment)
1:00pmCTService for Gerald Hodges 'Hodge' Skaggs, 88, Taylor County, KY | (ID:56214, Comment)
Service for Gerald Hodges 'Hodge' Skaggs, 88, Taylor County, KY | (ID:56215, Comment)
5:00pmCTChristmas lights come on tonight | (ID:56228, Comment)

 

































 
 
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