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CU sees new director of financial aid

After 20 years of service at Campbellsville University, Chris Mapes, director of financial aid, will be retiring on March 31, 2020 and her successor will be Robyn Sollberger, assistant director of financial aid at CU, named the new director of financial aid.

By Ariel C. Emberton, staff writer/photographer, Office of University Communication

CAMPBELSLVILLE, Ky. -- Robyn Sollberger, assistant director of financial aid at Campbellsville University, will be named the new director of financial aid on April 1, following the retirement of Chris Mapes, director of financial aid.


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2020-02-19 22:20:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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Changing weather pattern over First Baptist Church



2020-02-19 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Last weekend's changing weather was visible first in this interesting pattern in the skies over First Baptist Church on Burkesville Street in Columbia.

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ACPC Advisory Council meets Thursday, 20 Feb 2020

By Paula Garrison, Coordinator,
Adair County Primary Center Family Resource Center


There will be an Advisory Council meeting for the Family Resource Center at Adair County Primary Center on Thursday, February 20, 2020, 11amCT in the ACPC Library located at 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY.

Meetings are open to the public. You may contact ACPC FRC at 270-384-9752 with any questions.


2020-02-19 22:09:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

ACHS Women's Ensemble will sing in Louisville

Music Director Ginna Franklin shares the news that the Adair County High School Women's Ensemble will be singing at the Kentucky School Board Association at the Galt House in Louisville on Friday, February 21, 2020.

2020-02-19 21:58:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Jaclyn Jackson elected state Junior Beta president

By Calen McKinney
Campbellsville Independent Schools
Public Information Officer/Grant Writer, Infinite Campus Coordinator and News Team Sponsor

Campbellsville Middle School has once again made school history at the Kentucky Junior Beta convention.

At the convention, seventh-grader Jaclyn Jackson was elected to serve as Kentucky Junior Beta Club president for next year's convention.

This is the third year in a row that CMS students have been elected to a state Beta office.


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2020-02-19 21:02:04 | Comments | Printable version

Travel Note: Rolling roadblocks on I-65 Thursday in Barren

By Wes Watt

Bowling Green, KY - Motorists should expect rolling roadblocks on I-65 southbound direction between mile marker 53 and 48 in Barren County Thursday morning. The roadblocks are expected to start about 9amCT. Crews will be repairing potholes in that area.

Delays should be expected and motorists should use caution.


2020-02-19 20:01:02 | Comments | Printable version

Board game nights at LWC ISP

By Autumn Lynn

Lots of activities happen at the LWC campus every day--so many that sometimes it is hard to choose which one to go to. We are glad that 13 students chose to participate in one of the initiatives as LWC International Student Programs hosted a "Board Game Night" on Monday, February 17, 2020.

The activity is geared to bring students together and wind down after a long day of classes. These students thoroughly enjoyed themselves as they competed with friends in games of Jenga and Uno. Student employees Autumn Lynn and David Contreras hosted the gathering and are looking forward to offering it again next month.


2020-02-19 19:54:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

ACHS SBDM Council meeting, Thu 20 Feb 2020

By Troy Young, Principal
Adair County High School

Adair County High School's SBDM Council's regularly monthly meeting will be held at 4pmCT on Thursday, February 20, 2020, in the library at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.


2020-02-19 14:19:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

LWC bowling to compete at MSC Championships this weekend

By Grace Blomstedt

The Lindsey Wilson men and women's bowling teams are set to compete at the Mid-South Conference Bowling Championships at Southern Lanes, 2710 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY.

Singles and doubles competition kicks off on Thursday with the women starting at 7:30amCT, followed by the men at 1pmCT. Each team may enter up to eight bowlers for singles and doubles action.

The double-elimination team match-play tournament takes place on Friday and Saturday starting at 8:30amCT on both days. The men and women's double-elimination tournaments use baker scoring where five bowlers bowl two frames each resulting in a team score.


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2020-02-19 13:45:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Adair Co. 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club kick-off meeting

By Tony Rose
County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development

Adair County 4-H is looking at starting a new Outdoor Adventure Club for youth and adults of Adair County. There will be a kick-off meeting starting at 6pmCT on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service Office, 409 Fairground St., Columbia, KY.

This group will have many different areas that they will be participating in. The group will be taking part in the new 4-H Stream Team study to track water quality throughout our area. Other programs related to environmental study will also be included. The group will participate in possible canoe/kayaking, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Come out and learn about the 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club. Hope to see you on Tuesday, February 25.


2020-02-19 13:42:01 | Comments | Printable version

Evelyn Gail Bunch, 62, Russell County, KY (1957-2020)

Evelyn Gail Bunch, 62, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at Russell County Hospital.

Graveside Services will be held at the Hadley Cemetery in Jamestown Friday, February 21, 2020 at 1pmCT.


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2020-02-19 11:29:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

John the Baptist opera to be presented at CU

By Matthew Taylor

Campbellsville, KY - Dr. James W. "Jim" Moore has revived his opera from 1989, "John the Baptist," to be played at 6pmET on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins, Ave., Campbellsville, KY.

The performance is free and open to the public.


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2020-02-19 08:02:07 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: teaching at Yellowhammer school

Mary Bardin writes:
My mother, Wilma Powell Marshall, taught at Yellowhammer school for few years. She said she cooked beans on the old wood stove so kids would have lunch. She told a story of one of the Loy boys taking her keys, climbing a tree and telling her to come and get them if she wanted them. I think she started climbing.

She left Yellowhammer because she went to get my sister from my Mama Marshall, who owned a grocery store in Hardscratch, and walked into the store to find my sister playing with shotgun shells, beside the wood stove. --Mary
Comments re: History Monday: Yellowhammer


2020-02-19 08:00:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Shelia Ann Underwood, 63, Taylor County, KY (1956-2020)

Shelia Ann Underwood, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Clifford Atkins and Mary Percell Atkins, was born April 13, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky. She died Saturday, February 15th, 2020 at the age of 63.

The Funeral Service for Shelia Ann Underwood will be Conducted at 12noonCT/1pmET Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Auberry-Gupton and Chandler Funeral Home with burial to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.


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2020-02-19 07:24:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Creelsboro and the Cumberland: A Living History

This Brack Flanagan oral history project
is shared with ColumbiaMagazine.com by
Adair County historian Richard Phelps


Creelsboro and the Cumberland: A Living History is a one-hour documentary that examines the rich culture heritage of a rural community along the Cumberland River in Russell County, Kentucky.

Academic research, oral histories, and family photographs are combined with original artwork and stunning aerial video for a compelling look at the valley's history, and the community's intimate connection to the Cumberland River.


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2020-02-19 07:12:46 | Comments | Printable version

Student Elizabeth Smith's needs are being lifted up 20 Feb

By Chad A. Parnell, Assistant Principal
Adair County High School


Adair County High School has designated Thursday, February 20, 2020 as PHight For Liz Day in honor of Elizabeth Smith.

Elizabeth is an ACHS freshman who is battling a rare disorder called Pulmonary Hypertension or PH.

This disorder has created such problems for Elizabeth that she is awaiting organ transplants for her lungs, heart, liver, and possibly kidneys.


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2020-02-19 06:49:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Rep. Bam Carney update, 58 days in ICU, improving

John Chowning sends this update on Rep. John Bam Carney from his brother Mark reflecting how things were Tuesday evening, February 18, 2020:

"Bam continues to improve in lots of areas. While he still can't lift his arms or legs he is now able to move his left arm and hand 6-8 inches in a left or right direction. He has gotten much better at holding his head up.

He had a great round of physical therapy today sitting on the side of the bed for 26 minutes and while sitting there did lots of exercises with the hands, feet, arms, legs and shoulders.

His voice is getting stronger and he is getting more comfortable with the speaking valve. Hearing his voice is still a really big deal for us and others!


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2020-02-19 06:04:39 | Comments | Printable version

Kentucky Hits Record Number of Registered Voters

By Miranda Combs

Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Michael G. Adams today announced a record total of 3,462,152 Kentuckians are registered to vote as of January 31.

Democratic registrants represent just more than 48 percent of the electorate with 1,678,538 registered voters. Republican registrants total 1,477,985, or almost 43 percent of voters, and almost 9 percent of voters are listed under other affiliations.

"I encourage every eligible person who is not registered to vote to do so by April 20, the last day to register to vote in the May 19 primary," Adams said. "We have many easy ways to register to vote, including at GoVoteKy.com. We had relatively high voter turnout in 2019, and I hope this year as we pick a President, Senator and other important officials, Kentuckians will show up strong at the polls."

Complete registration statistics are available on the State Board of Elections website, elect.ky.gov.


2020-02-19 05:37:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Clearing skies today, high 47F

It's currently 34F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be mostly cloudy this morning, gradually becoming sunny today, with a high near 47F. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Tonight will bring increasing clouds, with an overnight low around 31F. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Thursday will bring gradually clearing skies again, with a high near 40F and north wind 8 to 11 mph.

Thursday night will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 20F. North wind 5 to 8 mph.


2020-02-19 05:22:57 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for February 19, 2020

Flattery is worth
only as much as proven
by taking advice.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 19 February 2020.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3081


2020-02-19 05:19:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Wed 19 Feb 2020

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. 77 events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 83 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. 38 events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. 158 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2020-02-19 05:18:40 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 19
Happy Birthday, Anna Mary Alley (1979) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Annamarie Day | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Austin Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cassie Adams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Renee Denton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gavin Giles (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamie Cole | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeffery Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jessica Paige Keith (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katie Jeffries | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Greer (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mitchell Compton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peggy Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pen Waggener | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruth Butler (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sammie Jo Sandusky (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James E. Means, Windsor, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hobert Arthur Moran, Green County, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gregory L. Black, Casey County, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vena McQueary, Christine, KY (1922-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Evelyn Compton, Metcalfe County, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avis Withers (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cloyd Lacy, Russell Springs, KY (1916-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dean Pyles, Adair Co., KY (1958-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Colleen Spillman Franklin, Columbia, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Euna Vandree Lewis Sullivan, Green Co., KY, native of Adair Co. (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florence Aldrighetti, Adair Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Hadley, Adair Co., KY native (1952 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vitus (Jack) Goodin, Adair County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roseann Shoaf Carman, Casey County, KY (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Hadley, Russell County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harlan (Buster) Sparks, Campbellsville, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betsy Ann Cottrell, Taylor County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Carman, Casey County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Eleanor McComas, 95, Cumberland Co., KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve E. Wilson, Taylor County, KY (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Clay Glover, Liberty, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Lyle (Sugar Bear) Hunter, Burkesville., KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bula Nadine Johnson, Elkhorn, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Anne Hall Burress, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Haley Pearl Thrasher, 94, Cumberland Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Marie Richerson Shawen, 82, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laris (Ray) Parton age 75, Casey Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Mae Flanagan, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Luttrell, Adair County, KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dottie Braun, Russell County, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Graham Nelson, 84, Green Co., KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Cooper Kinnett, 88, Jamestown, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Sue Ball, Edmonton, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary H. Gann, 70, Russell County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joann May, 81, Burkesville, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susie Mae Harmon, 67, Casey County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nona Mae Jeffries, 83, Savoyard, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Morris Mardis Sr., Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jason Lee Parker, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. native (1974-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Joyce Robertson, 82, Russell County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walta Miller, Green County, KY (1945-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles James (C.J.) Bishop, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlie Underwood, 93, Taylor Co., KY native (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daniel David Little, 51, Windsor, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Henderson, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dixie Wise, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Keith West, 52, Adair Co., KY native (1969-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herby (Kirby) Bell | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Vaughn, 65, Burkesville, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lory Hoover Bennett, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Ray Yarberry, 57, Columbia, KY (1965-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Miro Jack Satalich, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norman T. Parrott, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paulette Bray, 67, Columbia, KY native (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robbie Gene Lucas, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robbie Gene Lucas, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scheri Gay Keltner, 63, Green Co., KY (1959-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tessa Sublett Pickett, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Victoria Elizabeth (Bess) Harvey, 90, Columbia, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Joseph (Billy Joe) Holt, 76, Columbia, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2020
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:30amCTAdair Co. Public Library Hwy 206 Bookmobile Run | (ID:60137, Comment)
Fiscal Court Budget Committee meeting | (ID:60235, Comment)
10:00amCTAdair Co. Public Library Story Time | (ID:60142, Comment)
Services for Mary Ruth Gadberry, 86, part of Russell County, KY family | (ID:60245, Comment)
Services for Mary Ruth Gadberry, 86, part of Russell County, KY family | (ID:60246, Comment)
11:00amCTServices for Joyce Elizabeth Ward, 82, Summersville, KY (1938-2020) | (ID:60233, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Frances D. (Bo) Price, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2020) | (ID:60247, Comment)
Services for Garry Coffey, 67, Russell County, KY native (1952-2020) | (ID:60248, Comment)

 

































 
 
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