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Daily News for Thursday, January 5, 2023
Letter: What happened to I-66 Gary Rose writes: At one time the signs read "Future I 66 Corridor." What happened to that?Comments re: What will the new designation mean to us? 2023-01-05 16:33:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Larry C. Davis, 71, Jefferson Co., KY native (1951-2022) Larry C. Davis of Greensburg departed this life Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital. He was 71 years old. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30amCT on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Lebanon National Cemetery, with Military Honors provided by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Bro. Darrell Ford will be officiating. Visitation will be from 8:30amCT until 10:30amCT on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court St., Greensburg, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 16:30:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Delma Goodin Wise, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2023) Delma Goodin Wise of Campbellsville died at 8:05 A.M., Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was 93 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Haywood Riner. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation is requested from 11amET until 1pmET on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 16:27:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Chamber to meet on Tuesday, January 10 From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will meet for the first time in 2023 at NoonCT on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in the Chamber Basement, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Landon Edwards, Chamber President, will deliver the State of the Chamber Address, and Lee Ann Jessee, JOY Ministries will also present. Bring your own lunch, coffee and water will be provided. 2023-01-05 16:24:04 | Comments | Printable version
Jewell Bryant, 85, Burkesville, KY (1937-2023) Jewell (Thurman) Bryant of Burkesville passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Glenview Health & Rehab. She was 85 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY. Burial will follow in Dutch Creek Cemetery. The family requests visitation on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 3pmCT until 9pmCT at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 16:19:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KSP charges Adair Co. man with solicitation of murder From Trooper Jonathan Houk On January 3, 2023, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 was contacted by the Adair County Detention Center in regards to a suspicious letter that an inmate being lodged at the detention center had attempted to send out in the mail. KSP Troopers launched an investigation after receiving the letter that the detention center staff had intercepted. Troopers learned that Paul Bricker, age 37 of Columbia, had attempted to send a letter in the mail, while incarcerated, soliciting the murder of another individual. As a result of the investigation, Mr. Bricker was arrested and charged with Solicitation of Murder. Mr. Bricker remained lodged in the Adair County Detention Center. Trooper Dean Lunz continues his investigation. 2023-01-05 16:16:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Rebecca Coffey, 50, Casey Co., KY (1972-2023) Rebecca Lynn Daughtry Coffey of Hustonville passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was 50 years old. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 16:14:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Barn Lot Theater awarded accessibility microgrant From Kyrie-Inn Blue Barn Lot Theater Barn Lot Theater is pleased to announce that we are a 2022 recipient of the South Arts Accessibility Microgrant, funded in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Kentucky Arts Council (KAC). This award assists Barn Lot Theater in funding our new Large Print Patron Program for our 2023 season. One hundred large print programs will be made available upon request for each of our six shows. South Arts believes that the arts elevate the region, increasing connectedness and inspiring meaningful change in the process, and we agree.Barn Lot Theater is committed to improving and increasing accessibility in the arts for all patrons. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 16:12:27 | Comments | Printable version
State releases county unemployment data for November 2022 From Gabriel Tomlin Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates rose in 84 counties between November 2021 and November 2022, fell in 20, and stayed the same in 16 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Locally, unemployment rates were up year-to-year in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Russell and Taylor Counties, and down in year-to-year in Metcalfe County. Comparing month-to-month, unemployment rates were down in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, and Taylor Counties, and remained unchanged in Russell County.
Oldham and Woodford counties recorded the lowest jobless rates in the commonwealth at 2.9%. They were followed by Cumberland, Henry, Scott and Shelby counties, 3% each; and Anderson, Boone, Fayette and Spencer counties, 3.1% each. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 16:10:52 | Comments | Printable version
Ronald Eugene Bolton, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2023) Ronald Eugene Bolton of Russell Springs passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at his home. He was 87 years old. Funeral services are scheduled for 2pmCT on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY , with Brother Byron Vanarsdale officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery, with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 11amCT until time of services on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Bernard Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 16:00:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gary Paul Heinbaugh, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1961-2023) Mr. Gary Paul Heinbaugh passed peacefully from this life on Monday, January 2, 2023 in Louisville at Baptist Health. He was 61 years old. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Gary Paul Heinbaugh at 1pmET on Friday, January 6, 2023 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery, will full military honors by the Marion County DAV Honor Guard. Visitation will be held Friday, January 6, 2023, from 10amET until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 12:35:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
David Lee Harrison, 71, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2023) David Lee Harrison died at 8:05 P.M., Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 71 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Pastor Rose Pruitt. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation is requested from 11amET until 1pmET on January 6, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 12:32:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
71 Adair Co. residents earn academic honors at LWC Seventy-one Adair county residents have received academic honors at Lindsey Wilson College for the 2022 Fall semester. Emery Bosela, Maggie Brummett, Caydence Burton, Hannah Burton, Athena Coman, Christina Connally, Payton Coomer, Shayla Cravens, Katelyn Croghan, Lindsey Darnell, Annamarie Day, Alondra Fuentes Nava, Leslie Hardwick, Sydney Kimbler, Amber Loy, Faith Oakley, Harlie Pelston, Emma Peterson, Jeanene Pike, Kayla Shepherd, Landon Simmons, Sydney Slaven, and Madison Smith of Columbia were named to the President's List. Jacob Biggs, Madelyn Brian, Ashlynn Burton, Jaylyn Burton, Kyron Burton, Breeana Butler, Randall Camfield, Brooklynne Carroll, Isaiah Carter, Hailey Coffman, Keaton Coomer, Byron Corbin, Alley Crawhorn, Jonathan Croghan, Amber Curry, Collin Darnell, Rastko Dekic, Emma Ellison, Alexia Feese, Emilee Flatt, Noah Flowers, Robert Frausto, Jesus Galvez, Jenna George, Emma Harmon, Jesse Huckaby, Elizabeth Irvin, Kylie Jackson, Carson Jessie, Jennifer Jimenez, Sadie Kemp, Sophia Kimbler, Jenna McGaha, Rachel Parrish, Kierra Pickens, Braxton Smith, Elyssa Smith, Jadie Smith, Baylie Somerville, Chloe Taylor, Hailey Turner, Mattie Willis, Dylan Wisdom, Alex Young, Jake Smith of Columbia, Connor Hayes of Gradyville, and Kiley Feese of Knifley were named to the Dean's List. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 12:29:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Appointments made at City Council meeting City of Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots announced her appointments to the LCADD, Housing Authority, City Attorney and Mayor Pro Tem positions at the January 03, 2023 regular meeting. Sharon Payne was re-appointed to the Lake Cumberland Area Development District where she served as Chair last year Aaron Labarge was re-appointed to the Housing Authority Phyllis Payne was newly appointed to the Housing Authority Derrick Helm was re-appointed as City Attorney Dr. Ronald Rogers was reappointed to the position of Mayor Pro Tem 2023-01-05 09:33:52 | Comments | Printable version
Selinda (Cindy) Holt, 64, Casey County, KY (1958-2023) Selinda "Cindy" Holt, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home. She was 64. Born on March 16, 1958, in Vaughn, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Negia Santee. Cindy was a member of Mt. Zion Church of God in Knifley where she was baptized. She was formerly a manager at Dollar General and a factory worker. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 09:17:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ceola Kathleen Hill, 82, Russell County, KY (1940-2023) Ceola Kathleen Hill, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home. She was 82 years of age. Ceola was born April 20, 1940, in Adair County, daughter of the late Elza and Ina Stotts Murphy. She married Albert Earl Hill on October 13, 1956. Ceola was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed babysitting and gardening. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 09:12:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Bro. Bobby Bowe preaching at Flatwoods SBC on Sunday From Tina Corbin Bro. Bobby Bowe will be preaching at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church at 6pmCT on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Everyone invited to come join us in service. Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church is located at 1025 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia, KY. 2023-01-05 09:06:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
First meeting of Senate Committee on Families and Children From Nancy Royden, LRC Frankfort, KY -- The new Senate Standing Committee on Families and Children held its first meeting Wednesday, discussing plans to take aim at important and complicated issues in Kentucky. Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Benton, chairs the committee. He said its jurisdiction includes family and children's issues, child welfare, adoptions, protective services, caregiver support, family preservation programs, senior citizen programs, sexual assault programs and much more. Other committee members include Senate Majority Caucus Chair Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, vice chair; and members, Sen. Rick Girdler, R-Somerset; Sen. Ralph Alvarado, R-Winchester; Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leichfield; Sen. Denise Harper Angel, D-Louisville; Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe, R-Lexington; Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield; Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Crofton; and Sen. Max Wise, R-Campbellsville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 09:01:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Fiscal Court changes meeting dates In its first meeting of the new year, the Adair County Fiscal Court changed from two meetings per month to one. Tuesday's required special called meeting was to establish "required basics," and the first regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Magistrates passed the motion unanimously to return to one public meeting per month, at 6pmCT on the fourth Tuesday, with special called meetings as may be needed. The regular meeting dates for 2023 follow: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 08:55:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
New year for Chamber of Commerce From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The year 2022 has been a great year for our Chamber of Commerce! It has been an honor to work with you, our members, and our Board of Directors. This past year has been a rebuilding year, a reassuring year, and a 'returning to normal' year...but most of all, we thank you for your 2022 Chamber of Commerce membership. A new year has begun and we sincerely hope you will join with us again in 2023! Our membership form can be found on our website at www.columbia-adaircounty.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 08:50:47 | Comments | Printable version
CU School of Nursing holds Practical Nursing pinning ceremony By Emily Roberts Campbellsville, KY - "Lord, I ask you to touch us. Touch our hearts and our hands as we go on our way. No matter where we are working, I ask you to touch our hands and allow us to make a difference," Deirdra April Nunn of Campbellsville, Ky., said at Campbellsville University's School of Nursing Practical Nursing pinning ceremony in Ransdell Chapel on December 10, 2022. Nunn was one of five practical nursing students pinned during the ceremony. Other students pinned include Emily Grace Taylor of Campbellsville, Ky.; Macy Valene Gilkeson of Campbellsville, Ky.; Sharon Kay Saettel of Magnolia, Ky.; and Megan Marie Mattingly of Greensburg, Ky. Dr. Michele Dickens, dean of the School of Nursing, welcomed the students. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 08:47:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Basketball: LWC Men start new year with two conference games The Blue Raider men's basketball team will hit the hardwood for the first time in 2023 with a pair of conference foes. Lindsey Wilson enters the new year with an overall record of 5-9, including a mark of 1-8 against Mid-South opponents, and will be aiming to lock up its first true road victory of the season when it visits Wilberforce University on Thursday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 08:46:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
CPD: Columbia man arrested for wanton endangerment By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded to a residence on West Barbee Street on Wednesday night January 4, 2023. Upon arrival, officers were advised that a male subject had fled the residence. Officers observed property damage throughout the residence and multiple victims gave officers statements regarding an altercation with them and the male subject. The male was later located by officers behind FiveStar on Campbellsville Street HWY 55 North, where he was placed into custody without incident. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-01-05 08:43:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Haiku by Robert Stone for January 5, 2023 One can know the how--Robert Stone, Thursday, 5 January 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4132 2023-01-05 08:41:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Thu 5 Jan 2023 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, January 5, 2023, at a glance:
2023-01-05 08:41:22 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 5 Happy Anniversary, Beth and Alan VanArsdale, (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David and Karen Grigsby (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Donnie and Pattie Bunch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Glen and Kathy Hunt (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tracy and Malissa McCarol (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beverly Absher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Maulden (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bradley Byrd (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Caldwell (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Danny Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Redmon (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eva Cooley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Cook (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsay and Lyle Miller (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pamela Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandra Strong | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Lynn (Beccy) Keith, Adair Co., KY (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack Mullins, Adair County, KY (1934 | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Frances L. Wilson, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy A Richardson, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Maglene Bean Davidson, Cumberland Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otha (Lonesome) Ingram, 73, Taylor County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Enola Holtman, 85, Russell County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rondal Steven Patterson, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Mary Ann Roth, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ada Lou Bardin Pickett, 78, Green Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Louise Maxey Brewington, 69, Cumberland County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Stanley Pace Keen, 73, Cumberland Co., KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Seth D. Wade, 87, Taylor Co., KY; Russell Co. native (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester (Dedi) Cundiff, Russell County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stevie L. Peterson, 25, Russell Co., KY (1991-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garva Johnson, 79, Russell County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lisa Renee Cowan, 47, Adair County, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Peggy Jean Beams, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co., KY native (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Udell Lee Patterson, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. KY native (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Sue Robertson, Russell County, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Jean Judd, Yosemite, Casey Co., KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna L. Walkup, Russell County, KY (1930-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Dale Bunch (1975-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlene Sexton, 80, Columbia, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Alan Wilson, 58, Russell County, KY (1961-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah Lynn Matney, 68, Greensburg, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald M. Bennett, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elton Tabor, 91, Fairplay, KY native (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Duncan, 59, Columbia, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanellia Kay 'Nell' Hudson, 71, Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior (Lewis) Black, 85, Windsor, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Joe Dial, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Wilcoxson Gilpin, 86, Taylor County, KY (1932-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Ann Mayse, 77, Glensfork, KY (1947-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sam Cowan, 85, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Chapman, Edmonton, KY (1970-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Russell, 99, Dunnville, KY (1924-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard L. Phillips, Taylor Co. KY native (1942-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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