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CPD: July 13 Injury accident on Hudson Street

By Officer Adam Cravens
Columbia Police Department

On Saturday morning, July 13, 2019, Columbia Police Department Officers responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries on Hudson Street between A1 Auto and Don Franklin Ford.

The accident occurred when a seventeen year old operator of a 2008 Mercury Mariner pulled out of A1 and into the path of a 2005 Dodge Caravan.

The Caravan was occupied by two adults, William Corbin and Alicia Burton, both of Columbia. There were also a total of ten juveniles with ages varying from two to fourteen in the van. Various parties were treated on scene by Adair EMS before being transferred to T.J. Health Columbia for further treatment. One was later transferred to UofL with non-life threatening injuries.

Sargent Gary Roy was the Investigating Officer. He was assisted on the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police. The Columbia Fire Department also responded.


2019-07-17 21:35:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

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Scenic Kentucky: Pineville's old National Guard building



2019-07-17 - Pineville, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler.
Tiffany writes, "There's something magical about repurposing old buildings. Eastern Kentucky is full of such places. In Pineville, local officials have used a WWII-era Kentucky National Guard building for city workers and equipment. The eagle emblem on the front was too patriotic to pass up."

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Letter: About time

Michele Hale writes:
FINALLY! It's about time the ACSO was getting another needed vehicle. Glad to see it. --Michele
Comments re photo 84450 First of two Adair County Sheriffs Office vehicles delivered


2019-07-17 21:32:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Rebecca A. Grant, 79, Adair County, KY

Rebecca A. Grant, 79, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY after a long illness.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 19, 2019 at 1pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Wisdom officiating. Interment will follow in the Fudge Cemetery at Breeding, KY. Visitation will be after 3pmCT Thursday.


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2019-07-17 16:30:55 | Comments | Printable version

Heilman Wellness Center dedication ceremony held at CU

By Alexandria Swanger, communications assistant
Office of University Communications

"When I heard that this much needed addition to the CU campus was to be named in her honor, I couldn't think of a more appropriate pairing," said Whitney Christopoulos, a granddaughter of the late Betty Dobbins Heilman, who was one of the speakers at the dedication of the Betty Dobbins Heilman Student Wellness Center July 13 at Campbellsville University. The dedication was in Ransdell Chapel due to the heat.


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2019-07-17 15:46:22 | Comments | Printable version

Terry Partin to be guest on Sports Talk Live and Local

Terry Partin will be a guest on J&S Auto Sports Talk Live and Local on WAIN radio this evening, Wednesday, July 17th, at 5pmCT to discuss the upcoming South Central Kentucky Outdoor Expo with hosts John Shelley, Chris Wells and Scott Bennett.

The Outdoor Expo is a premier event that continues to grow every year and takes place locally. This is the 10 year anniversary for the Expo which will take place on August 3, 2019.


2019-07-17 15:39:48 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Mystery photo might be milk weed blossoms

Frank Dickerson writes:
Appears to the a clump of Milk Weed blossoms. "May be" the harvest of some insect or bird? --Frank
Comments re photo 84445 Mystery picture what is it


2019-07-17 11:12:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Campbellsville earns historic-preservation-related project grant

By Diane Comer

Frankfort, KY - Twelve projects in nine designated Certified Local Government (CLG) communities have been awarded matching grants for FY 2019-20, for activities ranging from exploring the role of public art in historic districts to creating an outdoor educational exhibit highlighting commercial properties and the people and businesses associated with their history.

Grants totaling $76,811 went to Bardstown, Bellevue, Campbellsville, Covington, Danville, Frankfort, Hopkinsville, Horse Cave and Metro Louisville from the CLG program, administered by the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office (KHC) with funds allocated annually through the National Park Service. An additional $51,208 in committed funds and in-kind services make up the required 40% local match total.


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2019-07-17 11:11:49 | Comments | Printable version

ACSO: New Haven man arrested on felony drug charges

By Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office


On Sunday, July 14, 2019, at around 3pmCT, Deputy Josh Durbin and K-9 Nitro were dispatched to Holmes Bend Road in Adair County on a "suspicious male" complaint.

The male was located around the campground area and identified as 28 year old Gary Rinde of New Haven, KY. An investigation found Rinde to be in possession of narcotics.


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2019-07-17 11:09:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Food Pantry at Trinity United Methodist, Sat 27 July

Trinity United Methodist Church will be having a perishable food pantry for the elderly (65 and older) and the disabled (receiving a disability check) of Adair County on Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 10amCT until 10:30amCT.

Update: The signup spots have been filled. Sign-up will begin Wednesday, July 17. 2019. To participate, you must call the church office at 270-384-3259 and speak to the secretary. Our office hours are 8amCT-12:30pmCT, Monday-Friday. Please continue to call until you speak with someone. Even if you have been before, you must sign up each time.

Trinity is located at 2418 Campbellsville Rd., Columbia, KY. --Phyllis Burris, Trinity United Methodist Church


2019-07-17 09:56:07 | Comments | Printable version

KSP looking for possible witnesses to fatal hit and run

By Trooper Scotty R. Sharp

Hardinsburg, KY - Kentucky State Police Post 4 is requesting the public's assistance in speaking with the driver of a late model Dodge Durango with a Florida license plate that was driving near 12798 South Hwy 259 in Breckinridge County between 11:15-11:22amCT on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

KSP investigators believe the driver and any passengers in the Durango may have witnessed Mattingly strike the child, and they would like to speak with them as part of the investigation.

If anyone has any information about the vehicle please contact KSP Post 4 at 270-766-5078.

Related: Child killed by hit & run driver while standing at his mailbox


2019-07-17 09:53:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Metcalfe awarded $188K for Summer Shade sidewalk project

By Naitore Djigbenou

Frankfort, KY - Governor Matt Bevin and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced a $16.6 million investment to fund 42 transformative community projects statewide through the Commonwealth's Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), including $188,030.00 of a projected cost of $235,038.00 to Metcalfe County for "Pedestrian Improvements Bike/Ped Upgrade sidewalk and more for downtown safety" in the Summer Shade community.

Funding 80 percent of the total project costs, the awards support safe connections and accessibility primarily through sidewalk improvements for the general pedestrian, children and disabled populations.


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2019-07-17 09:47:48 | Comments | Printable version

Vacation Bible School at Trinity United Methodist Church

Trinity UMC, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, will be having Vacation Bible School from Sunday, July 21, 2019 through Wednesday, July 24, 2019, from 6pmCT until 8pmCT nightly, for children preschool age through 5th grade.

Supper will be offered nightly at 5:30pmCT in the Family LIfe Center. ROAR Life is Wild--God is Good!!! Come and have fun learning about the goodness of God! --Phyllis


2019-07-17 09:41:08 | Comments | Printable version

USDA Will Require Most Cattle to Have Electronic Ear Tags

Switch to RFID Tags Intended to Strengthen U.S. Animal Traceability System

By Sean Southard

Frankfort, KY - The federal government will require most Kentucky cattle to bear a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag in the next few years, the Kentucky Office of the State Veterinarian has announced.

"By 2023, only RFID tags will be considered official identification," State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout said. "The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requiring the RFID tags and phasing out metal tags to improve our ability to trace animal movement quickly and efficiently in the event of a livestock disease outbreak. A strong traceability system is absolutely essential to maintaining open overseas markets for Kentucky and U.S. cattle."


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2019-07-17 06:59:48 | Comments | Printable version

Green County man shot, killed in Roachville community

By Larry Joe Smith, 99.9 Big Dawg radio

A long standing dispute has resulted in a man being shot to death in the Roachville community of Green County, KY Tuesday afternoon, July 16, 2019 around 1pmCT.

Big Dawg news has learned that Bill Dishman was killed in a situation between him and his son-in-law Travis Gowen.


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2019-07-17 06:58:04 | Comments | Printable version

ACSO: Two-vehicle accident on Jamestown Street, Columbia

By Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office


On Monday, July 15, 2019, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to the junction of Gaston Avenue and Jamestown Street in Columbia for a call of a two-vehicle injury accident.

A preliminary investigation determined a 2006 Toyota Prius operated by Brenda K. Johnson of Illinois pulled out onto Jamestown Street from Gaston Avenue, directly into the path of a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe operated by Macy Chamness of Columbia.

Johnson and two juvenile passengers were transported to T.J. Health Columbia. Chamness also had two juvenile passengers, one of which was transported to T.J. Health Columbia by Adair County EMS.

The Adair County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by Adair County EMS, the Adair County Fire Department, Kentucky State Police, and Columbia City Police.

Deputy Derek Padgett is the investigating Officer.


2019-07-17 04:56:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Partly sunny today, chance of storms, high 87F

It's currently 73F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be partly sunny today, with a high near 87F and a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

We'll see scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight, with partly cloudy skies, and a low around 71F. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

There's a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday. Otherwise it shold be partly sunny, with southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Thursday's high will be near 89F, and heat index values could be as high as 100F.

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued an Excessive Heat Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Sunday evening.

Several days of heat indices near or above 105 degrees could have a cumulative impact on some individuals, especially those who engage in prolonged outdoor work or other activities. Also, car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Never leave pets, children, or the elderly unattended in parked vehicles.

Thursday Night will be partly cloudy again, with a low around 72F and southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.


2019-07-17 04:48:23 | Comments | Printable version

Today - WEDNESDAY with CM - 17 July 2019

Haiku by Robert Stone for July 17, 2019:
Believing help near,
watchers look at each other
with brightening eyes.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 17 July 2019.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2864


2019-07-17 04:39:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Wed 17 July 2019

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 1 event Circuit Court. 67 events District Court.
  • Casey County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 85 events District Court.
  • Green County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. 30 events District Court.
  • Russell County: 1 event Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
  • Taylor County: 1 event Circuit Court. 150 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2019-07-17 04:39:26 | Comments | Printable version

Cats can come to Green River Animal Shelter again

By Tammy Campbell, Director

We are accepting cats and kittens again now at the Green River Animal Shelter (GRAS). The dog warden will not be picking cats up, they must be brought to the shelter.

The rates are:
$20 Owner surrender fee per cat - you must fill out a surrender form.
$10 stray fee per cat - you must fill out a stray form.
Nursing mother and kittens - $30 per litter.
Kittens weaned $10 each per kitten.

We can accept animals from Adair or Green County only.


2019-07-17 00:34:35 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 17
Happy Anniversary, Corey and Katelyn Rutledge (2021) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Gary and Judy Butler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Johnnie and Marina Gabehart (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bro. Hugh Withers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Bragg | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christian Ford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christopher Tristen Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Corine Petty | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, daughter, Abby Maulden, and father, James Maulden | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Harden | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Grant Caldwell (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Jessica Renea Phelps | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joyce A. West (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kallie Stotts (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kim Dial (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leslie Tupman Melton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Logan Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Neal Gold | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sherry Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terica Derringer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Hodges (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Whitney Turner (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sis. Vernice Robinson, Green Co., KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Kay Payne Clark, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Baker, Adair Co., KY native (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. L. Palmer Young, A Great Man of God and native of Dunnville, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernece Estes Rigney, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe George, 83, Adair County. KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Myrtie K. Kearney, Taylor County, KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxie Rowe, Adair County, KY, (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Johnson, 86, Jabez, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alfred Jones Thomas, Adair Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rosa Garrison, 102, Adair County, KY (1912-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rhodie M. Hadley, 47, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1967-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alta Mae Cook, 91, Adair Co., KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Lea Luttrell, 41, Casey County, KY (1973-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roxie Leontine White, 98, Green Co., KY (1916-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Mings, 84, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1930-2015)> | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenwood Russell Overstreet, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Alice Rich, 48, Edmonton, KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Evelyn Trammell, Liberty, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cheryl Lynn Scott, 50, Taylor Co., KY (1966-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Lonnie (Joe) Flinchum, 59, Taylor Co., KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Eric Lee (Rik) Johnson, 69, Adair Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie Louise Johnson, Casey County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Benny Ray Lawson, 63, Adair County, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Boyce Houk, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brad Hyde, Columbia, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Ann Hernandez, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Kneil Ford, Metcalfe Co., KY (1933-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Consuela Dawn Turner, 60, Greensburg, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Derrick Bruce Ellett, 37, Greensburg, KY (1983-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Holmes, 79, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Pearl Chelf Beard (1898) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Brummett, 78, Glens Fork, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Ray (Junior) Allen Jr., 92, Waynesburg, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Frank Dartt, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rollin K. Pyles, 101, Adair County, KY (1917-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Gabehart, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy Gene Cowan, 45, Columbia, KY (1973-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2019
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTServices for Christine Gibbons, 102, Casey County, KY (1917-2019) | (ID:58338, Comment)
11:00amCTWIC program offers extra farmers market in Green County | (ID:58335, Comment)
3:30pmCTACMS SBDM Council meeting in special session | (ID:58337, Comment)
5:00pmCTTerry Partin to be guest on John Shelley's Sports Talk | (ID:58354, Comment)
6:00pmCTCamp Dry Creek VBS at Great Oaks Ministries | (ID:58250, Comment)
Vacation Bible School at Cane Valley Baptist Church | (ID:58263, Comment)
Vacation Bible School at Millerfield Brethren In Christ Church | (ID:58309, Comment)
Vacation Bible School at Egypt Christian Church | (ID:58324, Comment)

 

































 
 
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