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Gary Long, 61, Cumberland County, KY

Gary L. Long, age 61, of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, Kentucky.

The Funeral Service will be conducted on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 2pmCT in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky with burial in the Burkesville Cemetery. The family will receive friends until the funeral hour on Sunday.


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2019-11-16 19:50:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Last look at yellow Maple leaves for the season



2019-11-16 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
This is a last look at the bright yellow Maple leaves on Jamestown Street for the season - they were flying off the tree in the light wind as the photo was being made. - LW

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Naomi Mae Cave, 81, Adair County, KY

Naomi Mae Cave, 81, of Columbia died Thursday, November 14, 2019 in Columbia.

Funeral services will be 1pmCT Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with entombment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4-8pm at the funeral home and will continue on Monday morning until time for the funeral.


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2019-11-16 19:31:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Edna Myrtle York, 94, Jamestown, KY (1925-2019)

Edna Myrtle York of Jamestown passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She was 94 years old.

The funeral service for Edna Myrtle York will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Barry Bradshaw and Bro. Tony Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in the Samuel York Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 9:30amCT on Sunday to 2pmCT on Sunday.


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2019-11-16 06:54:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Cheryl Hall Conover, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2019)

Cheryl Hall Conover of Campbellsville passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her home. She was 69 years old.

A memorial service for Cheryl Hall Conover will be held at 6pmCT on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Greg Estes officiating.

Visitation is requested from 5pmCT until 6pmCT on Sunday.


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2019-11-16 06:48:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Governor's School for Entrepreneurs applications being accepted

Participants should apply for summer program by January 20, 2020. To learn more about the Governor's School for Entrepreneurs, visit www.KentuckyGSE.com or contact Natasha Sams, Executive Director via e-mail at tasha@keenstart.org or call 606.389.0290.

By Natasha Sams

Frankfort, KY - The Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE), a residential summer program where 72 Kentucky teens focus on product innovation and business model design, has opened applications for its summer 2020 program. The 2020 GSE session will take place June 7 through June 27, 2020 at Northern Kentucky University.

The Governor's School for Entrepreneurs brings students from across the state into a three-week residential program. The program immerses students in a creative space and equips them with the tools needed to unleash their innate entrepreneurial spirits for the betterment of Kentucky. As part of the program, teams of high school students develop a business model, design a prototype and pitch their startup to a large audience and a panel of judges. GSE teaches the opportunities, benefits and pitfalls of taking a business concept from the idea phase to pitching it to potential investors.


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2019-11-16 06:43:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

LWC Volleyball advances to MSC Tournament finals

By Chris Wells

Bowling Green, KY - Top-seeded Lindsey Wilson volleyball cruised into the Mid-South Conference finals with a 3-0 win over Life (GA) on Friday night at Bowling Green Arena.

The Blue Raiders (28-5) advance to face second-seeded Thomas More (KY) at 6pmCT on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Lindsey Wilson has won 14 straight matches in the Mid-South Conference Tournament. The last loss came in the tournament finals in 2014.


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2019-11-16 06:41:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Chili Fundraiser for Knifley Chapel Youth Group

By Stephanie Shirley

Knifley Chapel Youth Group will hold a fundraiser in the basement at Knifley Chapel Brethren In Christ Church, 6039 Elkhorn Road, Knifley, KY, on Saturday evening, November 16, 2019, from 5pmCT to 7pmCT.

The cost is $6.00 per plate. This includes a soup or chili, grilled cheese or cornbread, a dessert and a drink.

Proceeds will go to help send our youth group to Xtreme Winter in Gatlinburg this December.


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CPD: Class D escapees sought

By Officer Adam Cravens

On Friday afternoon, November 15, 2019, at 4:30pmCT, two inmates lodged with Adair Regional jail walked away from the Class D facility.

Ryan Ellis, 26, of Nancy Kentucky and Tyler Hollan, 23, of Albany were serving the remainder of their time within the Class D work release facility. They will now be facing an additional five year sentence each upon capture. Ellis before his escape had a possible release date pending an upcoming parole hearing.

Ellis is a 5'8, 170lbs caucasian, Hollan stands 6', 158lbs and is also caucasian.

If anyone has any information leading to the arrest and capture of Ellis and Hollan please notify local authorities. As always you can remain anonymous.


2019-11-16 06:19:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Students encouraged to apply for Ag scholarships

KDA-KHSAA Partnership Awards Six Scholarships to Kentucky Student-Athletes

By Sean Southard

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2020 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year.

The scholarships are payable to an institution of higher learning. Funding for the scholarships comes from the KDA's "Ag Tag" program, which is funded by voluntary donations from Kentucky motorists when they buy or renew their farm vehicle license plates. No state taxpayer dollars will be used to fund the scholarship awards.

Student-athletes must apply online by Jan. 24. To apply, go to khsaa.org/ge83-agriculture-athlete-of-the-year-scholarship-application.

The program is a partnership of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA).


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LWC Wrestling hosts NAIA Challenge Duals on Saturday

By Christopher Coombs

The No. 4-ranked Lindsey Wilson wrestling team is set to host the NAIA Challenge Duals this Saturday at the Holloway Health and Wellness Center. Wrestling begins at 10 a.m. CT.

In total, the Blue Raiders welcome 10 programs to the campus of Lindsey Wilson College as LWC will wrestle two separate squads at the event. The duals will feature seven programs that are ranked or receiving votes in the NAIA National Poll.

Competing is No. 3 Marian (IN), No. 7 Cumberlands (KY), No. 9 Southeastern (MO), No. 19 Williams Baptist (MO), (RV) Jamestown (ND), (RV) West Virginia Tech, Lincoln (IL), Thomas More (KY), Bluefield (WV) and Lyon (AR). In total, the rosters bolster 34 ranked NAIA Wrestlers including three of the No. 1 ranked wrestlers of their respective weight classes.


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LWC Women's Soccer battles No. 17 Cumberlands on Sat

By Brady Budke

The No. 7-ranked Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team sits one match away from claiming the 2019 Mid-South Conference Tournament championship. The Blue Raiders battle No. 17-ranked Cumberlands (KY) in the championship game at Jim Ross Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Saturday at 11amCT.

The Blue Raiders women's soccer team (14-3-1) defeated Life (GA) in the tournament quarterfinals by a final score of 7-1. Lindsey Wilson earned a berth in the championship match after defeating Cumberland (TN) in the semifinals by a final score of 4-2.


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2019-11-16 06:03:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Today - SATURDAY with CM - 16 Nov 2019

Haiku by Robert Stone for November 16, 2019:
Nothing good will come
of forcing confidences,
wait for proper time.
--Robert Stone, Saturday, 16 November 2019.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2986


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Nettie Jewel Carey, 61, Cumberland County, KY

Nettie Jewel Carey, age 61, of Burkesville, KY passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1pmET at Beech Grove Cemetery in Cumberland County, KY. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

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Christmas Tapestry to be 3 Dec 2019 in Ransdell Chapel

By Madison Briscoe, student news writer, Campus Times

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - The 15th annual Christmas Tapestry presented by the School of Music will be Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 6pmCT/7pmET in Ransdell Chapel on the campus of Campbellsville University.

Everyone is invited to attend in support of all the school of music ensembles, Dr. William Budai, associate professor of piano and associate dean of the School of Music, said.


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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, Geneva Goodin, 91, Columbia, KY (1932-2024) Obituary | (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 Saturday, November 16, 2019
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTServices for Donna Ann Corbin, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2019) | (ID:59499, Comment)
11:00amCTThird Annual Payne Thanksgiving Dinner | (ID:59318, Comment)
Services for Jimmy Jones, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2019) | (ID:59502, Comment)
Services for Gary Herman Milby, 69, Summersville, KY (1949-2019) | (ID:59503, Comment)
Services for Stephen 'Bumper' Milby, 45, Green County, KY native | (ID:59507, Comment)
Services for Joyce Goodin Durham, 77, Adair County, KY (1942-2019) | (ID:59512, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Stanley Lawson, 67, Adair County, KY (1952-2019) | (ID:59511, Comment)
Services for Nettie Jewel Carey, 61, Cumberland County, KY | (ID:59519, Comment)
4:00pmCTTrinity UMC Fish Fry | (ID:59461, Comment)
5:00pmCTChili Fundraiser for Knifley Chapel Youth Group | (ID:59520, Comment)
6:30pmCTPeace, Love & A Beetle Bug
T.J. Community Mission Foundation annual foundation fundraiser at Cave City Convention Center | (ID:59352, Comment)
LWC women's basketball faces Washington Adventist at home | (ID:59517, Comment)

 

































 
 
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