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State crews ready to respond to anticipated snowy roads

By Naitore Djigbenou

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) snowfighters are ready for action as forecasts call for periods of light snow to fall Thursday in western Kentucky and sweep north and northeast tonight into Friday morning. Cold temperatures and moisture on roadways, particularly in elevated areas, can create the potential for slick conditions and motorists are advised to drive with caution during their morning commute. Three-quarters of the Cabinet's district highway offices have crews reporting in at midnight through the early morning hours.

"We're thankful for the nearly 2,000 state employees who serve on the frontlines throughout the winter season to keep Kentuckians connected and safe on the roads," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "We want everyone to make it to their destinations safely. If you see snowfighters treating or plowing roads, please give them plenty of room to work and remember to reduce your driving speed during inclement weather conditions."


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2020-02-06 20:08:38 | Comments | Printable version

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Daffodil Watch 2020, a pretty border in the making



2020-02-06 - Columbia - Photo by Mike Watson.
I’m on constant alert for that first sign of color among our Crocus and other early bloomers. Nothing yet, but hopes are high...that spring will come. Photo taken this morning, Thursday, February 6, 2020. - MW

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LWC Women's Swimming sits in 4th at MSC Championships

By Grace Blomstedt

Kingsport, TN - The Lindsey Wilson women's swimming team finished day one of the Mid-South Conference Championships in fourth-place.

The Blue Raiders totaled 97 points which included six A-standards and three B-standards to place fourth out of the eight teams competing.


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2020-02-06 20:04:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Letter: Vonnie's post

Martha Berry writes:
My preference would be to show in some way that the parents were married; husband's name, mother's first name, nee, last name, etc. --Martha
Comments re: Letter: Newspaper announcements about birth of babies


2020-02-06 20:00:00 | Comments | Printable version

LWC Women's Basketball beats Pikeville 68-55

By Christopher Coombs

Pikeville, KY - The No. 14-ranked Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team made use of a stifling defensive effort and efficient shooting in the first half to roll past Pikeville (KY) 68-55 on Thursday evening at the UPIKE Gym.

Lindsey Wilson never trailed in the contest, building their largest lead of the night at 20 points late in the second quarter. DeAsia Outlaw filled the stat sheet while recording her fourth double-double of the season. The senior finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds, four steals and two blocks. Reagan Turner added 14 points of her own while also dishing four assists. J'Nayah Hall had 12 points as Jynea Harris and Rose Mary Jackson each finished with 10.


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2020-02-06 18:59:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Hear testimony of Izzie Mae Bryant Sunday, 16 Feb 2020

By Jane Sparks

Come join us at Sparksville Nazarene Church, 9562 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 10:45amCT to hear Testimony and journey of Izzie Mae Bryant.

There will also be special music in addition to getting to know Izzie's story. Pastor Robert Adkins and congregation welcomes You.


2020-02-06 16:19:20 | Comments | Printable version

Chamber Meeting, Tue 11 Feb 2020

By Ellen Zornes

The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce regular monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at NoonCT, (or 11:45 if you plan to eat lunch) at Cranmer Dining Center, Lindsey Wilson College, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY.

Schedule speakers are Wynona Padgett from KY Cancer Prevention, who will be speaking about Radon and will have 15 test kits available, and Allison Cross from the Center for Rural Development, speaking about new opportunities with the Rogers Scholars program.


2020-02-06 14:42:07 | Comments | Printable version

Jerry Ann Young Abell, 79, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2020)

Mrs. Jerry Ann Young Abell passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was 79 years old.

A graveside service will be held at 1pmET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Gaddis Cemetery in Elk Horn, KY, officiated by Bro. Jeff Newton.

Visitation is requested from NoonET until 1pmET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY.


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2020-02-06 14:38:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Jimmy Davis, 79, native of Cumberland County, KY

James Allen "Jimmy" Davis, age 79 of Bowling Green, Kentucky formerly of Marrowbone, KY passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 08, 2020 at 1pmCT at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Marrowbone Cemetery. Family requests visitation on Saturday, Feb. 08 from 11am until the service time.


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2020-02-06 13:10:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Knifley Little League games cancelled tonight

By Valerie Woody

Knifley Little League has cancelled their ballgames for tonight, Thursday, February 6, 2020, and for Saturday, February 8, 2020.


2020-02-06 12:41:05 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Newspaper announcements about birth of babies

Vonnie Kolbenschlag writes:
At some date birth announcements changed from these examples where a mother's personal name was never mentioned and the mother was 'Mrs. (husband's name).' Often announcements just said something like - a baby was born to the wife of "John Doe"... I'm glad that practice has changed. --Vonnie
Comments re: Dr. Bolin's unusual record


2020-02-06 11:56:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

LWC Basketball continues MSC play on the road at Pikeville

By Grace Blomstedt

The Lindsey Wilson men and women's basketball teams continue Mid-South Conference play tonight against Pikeville (KY) in Pikeville at the UPIKE Gymnasium, Hibbard St, Pikeville, KY.

Tip-off for the No. 14-ranked women (19-4, 8-2 MSC) is set for 5pmCT and will be followed by the RV men (16-8, 5-5 MSC) at 7pmCT.


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2020-02-06 10:22:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

CU presents journalism awards to high school students

By Alexandria Swanger

Campbellsville, KY - At a time when many public high schools face budget cuts and lack of resources for subjects such as journalism, Campbellsville University's Mass Communication Department works to assist educators by offering workshops and awards each year through the Kentucky High School Journalism Association (KHSJA).

On January 20, 2020, high school students from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky gathered in Lexington, Ky. to participate in the annual KHSJA Conference organized by Campbellsville University in conjunction with the Kentucky Press Association (KPA) Winter Convention.

Professors and media professionals from a variety of institutions, including Campbellsville University, Morehead State University, Western Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky, led workshops focused on topics including Photojournalism, Videography, Public Relations and Becoming a Better Writer.


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2020-02-06 09:07:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

LRC: Resolution to make DST permanent moves to Senate

By Rebecca Hanchett, LRC

Frankfort, KY - States that want to spring forward and never turn their clocks back just got some help from the Kentucky House.

By a vote of 92-2, the state House today passed a resolution urging Congress to allow Kentucky and other states to permanently adopt daylight saving time, or DST. House Concurrent Resolution 53, which also requires the state Senate's approval for final passage, now goes to that chamber for consideration.

Rep. Brandon Reed, R-Hodgenville--who along with Rep. Bart Rowland, R-Tompkinsville, is a primary sponsor of HCR 53--said "significant interest" in the legislation has been shown by constituents "who want more daylight hours in the evening and, most importantly, not have to change clocks throughout the year."


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2020-02-06 09:04:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Foods of Kentucky's history Saturday, 8 Feb 2020 at ACPL

By Mike Watson

Reminder of the next Saturday Session of the Adair County Genealogical Society and Adair County Public Library is this Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 11am-1pmCT.

Mary Ann Loy will present a program titled Historic Kentucky Kitchen that will include the hows and whys of cooking in a long-gone era.

Come out to enjoy this fantastic program. There will be samples, too!!

Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia. For information: ACPL 270-384-2472.


2020-02-06 08:07:56 | Comments | Printable version

Carol Perkins: Staying in my lane

Previous Column: Socializing in the waiting room

By Carol Perkins

Buzz words and phrases catch on quickly and fade almost as fast. For several years, the catchphrase, "We need to get on the same page," wore me out. "Are we on the same page?" someone might ask. A new one has surged that is much more meaningful. I first heard it from my son when he joked (sort of), "Mama, you need to stay in your lane." This was a result of unsolicited advice, I'm sure.

A few nights ago, when I was staring at the ceiling, I thought about that phrase and its merit. Good advice is buried in those words, but for a mother, a grandmother, and even a meaningful aunt, crossing into another lane is inevitable. When we see a looming disaster, we want to prevent it even if we end up minding someone else's business who didn't want their business minded!


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2020-02-06 07:14:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins

Dr. Bolin's unusual record

By JIM

A brief front page article in the February 13, 1940 edition of the News spoke of Dr. B.J. Bolin's recent "unusual record."

In the eight-day span of Tuesday, February 6 through Tuesday, February 13, that good man of medicine delivered no fewer than three sets of twins, to-wit:
  • A boy and girl born February 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Reliford, of the Milltown section;

  • A boy and girl born February 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Taylor, of the Basil community; and

  • Twin girls born to Mr. and Mrs. Avery Curry, of near Columbia.

Comments re: The Curry twins will soon be turning 80 years young


2020-02-06 06:44:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History

Letter: School closings??

Charles Marshburn writes:
What is the type of sickness that is closing schools in our area?
Charles, thanks for writing. It's our understanding that influenza is the primary cause of the outage. --Pen


2020-02-06 06:41:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Lindsey Wilson Football announces 2020 signing class

By Chris Wells

Lindsey Wilson football coach Chris Oliver announced the 2020 Blue Raider signing class this afternoon.

"This is a great day for the Blue Raider football program," Oliver said. "When we bring young men and their families onto campus and they experience our culture first-hand, this becomes a very powerful tool as they go through the recruiting process. The hard work invested by our student-athletes on and off the field over the past decade has helped to create this type of environment, and they get a lot of the credit for today.


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2020-02-06 06:28:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Hilda Juanita Vannoy, 84, Casey County, KY (1935-2020)

Hilda Juanita (Helm) Vannoy, 84, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at her home.

The funeral service will be held at 10amCT/11amET on Friday, February 7, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Patton officiating. Burial will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 Thursday.


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2020-02-06 06:25:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Fog this morning, rain today, snow tonight, high 45F

It's currently 40F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Watch out for patchy fog this moring until about 11amCT. Rain will continue today, with a high near 45F and light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Overnight the rain will transition to snow, with a period of patchy fog after 9pmCT. The overnight low will be around 30F, with west wind 8 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is expected.

Friday will bring a slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of drizzle and snow. It will be cloudy, with a high near 35F and west wind 8 to 14 mph.

Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 28F. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.


2020-02-06 06:21:29 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for February 6, 2020

Balancing duties
inside and outside the home
maintains happiness.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 6 February 2020.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3068


2020-02-06 06:16:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Thu 6 Feb 2020

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, February 6, 2020, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 40 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 1 event Circuit Court. 2 events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. 7 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2020-02-06 06:15:59 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 6
Happy Anniversary, Garnett and Geneva Kessler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Irvin and Mary Claywell (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Willard and Marsha Pritchard (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Olivia York (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Audrey Ina Burton (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Becky Antle | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Blade Thompson (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby D. Loy (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Candice Diane Carter (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Lynn Keith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Junior Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Layla Grace Murphy (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Mae Phelps | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mia Rayne Patrice Bailey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mildred Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Noel Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Payton Barnes (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandy Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shayla Grace Cravens (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tim Morgan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vernon Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Johnson, Columbia, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ware Pyles, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Thompson, Nancy, KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Evan Peavey, Casey Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Cundiff, Dunnville, KY (1942-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cloma Faye Murphy, Casey County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Coppage, Russell Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Clifford, Taylor County, KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Dr. James Dillon Kemp, Adair Co., KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Anderson, 71, Taylor County, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Loy Dalton, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall Martin, 57, Casey Co., KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fredrick Maxwell Wesley, 57, Casey Co., KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Beverly Eleanor Matthews, Green Co., KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Homer Passmore, 71, Dunnville, (Russell Co.) KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Wilson Warren, 53, Taylor County, KY (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvis (Doodle) Compton, 80, Knob Lick, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Gerald Wade, 68, Russell Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip C. Jackson, 56, Greensburg, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glen Allen Antle Russell County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mable Florence Franklin Pulliam, Metcalfe County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patsy Sue Coleman Lampley, 80, Taylor County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gordon Wesley Doughty,, Taylor County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Kay Antle, 56, Russell County, KY (1960-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Debbie L. (Hinton) Harris, 64, Taylor County, KY (1952-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennie E. Luttrell, Windsor, KY (1931-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elroy (Buck) Rowe, 90, Columbia, KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freida Elliott, 73, Casey Co., KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iva Dean Emerson, 79, Liberty, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James E. Hatfield (1923-2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Rollen Cochran, 63, Casey County, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John William Kerns, 84, Russell County, KY (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, La Verne B. Stephens, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lecil Riley, 78, Cumberland County, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maye Smith Gore, 77, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Keith, 51, Columbia, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Perry, 83, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray Lawhorn, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Harper, 70, Edmonton, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Keith Edwards, 34, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2020
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTTaylor County School District closed today

Campbellsville Independent Schools also closed today | (ID:60162, Comment)
Adair Schools are closed today and tomorrow | (ID:60171, Comment)
8:00amCTAdair Co. Public Library East 80 Bookmobile Run | (ID:60125, Comment)
Russell County Public Schools closed today | (ID:60175, Comment)
Green County Public Schools closed today | (ID:60177, Comment)
Cumberland County Schools closed today | (ID:60181, Comment)
NoonCTServices for Martha Deskins, 98, Casey Co., KY native (1921-2020) | (ID:60159, Comment)
4:00pmCTACHS Special-called SBDM meeting | (ID:60164, Comment)
7:00pmCT"SpaceShip Earth! Our Place In Space" free to all at WKU Hardin Planetarium | (ID:59904, Comment)

 

































 
 
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