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Daily News for Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Recipe for popular Lace Cookies All the visitors who paused to enjoy a Lace Cookie at Mike and Thelma Robertson's home on the Chamber of Commerce tour wanted the recipe. She shared it here for all who want to make them. The book the recipe for Lace Cookies came from is called 'Being Dead Is No Excuse - The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting The Perfect Funeral,' by Gayden Metcalfe and Charlotte Hays. Lace cookies are delicate, delicious and beautiful. They are not difficult. It just takes a bit longer because the dough spreads, so you get only a few per baking sheet. The recipe follows. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-17 22:49:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Chamber Home tour draws good crowd The first annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Home Tour was enjoyed by almost 200 people on December 8, 2024. Ellen Zornes sends a huge thank you to organizers Tammy Stotts and Richard Schwartz and all those who worked the event and especially to the owners who shared their special homes. It was a huge success. Everyone was very complimentary and said they loved that we were bringing back this event. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-17 22:35:35 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Basketball headed to King of the Bluegrass Tournament By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the Adair County Indians will face the North Oldham Mustangs in the first round of the Chad Gardner Law "King of the Bluegrass" basketball tournament in Louisville. The Indians come off a win against Bowling Green on Saturday, December 14, and the Mustangs come off a 30 point victory over Ryle High School that same day. Saturday's game will be the opener of the tournament, with tipoff scheduled for 3:30pmCT/4:30pmET, at Fairdale High School, 1001 Fairdale Rd, Fairdale, KY. Single day tickets can be bought for $15 plus surcharges by QR code at the door, or a tournament pass can be purchased for $75. (There will be no cash sales for tickets). The King of the Bluegrass tournament welcomes 14 of the best Kentucky teams, joined by two top out of state teams, every year. This year's tournament features 8 of the top 10 preseason ranked teams in the state of Kentucky and 11 ranked teams in total. (The Mustangs however are not ranked.) Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-17 18:24:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Agenda for Dec 19 Regular School Board Meeting From Carolee Lloyd Admin. Assistant to Superintendent The Adair County Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in the Adair County Board Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include a FY24 Financial Audit Report presentation, a contract between the Metcalfe County Board of Education and the Adair County Board of Education for provision on hearing impaired services, a WHAS Grant to pay for ViewSonic Interactive Boards, and approval for Adair County High School Cheerleaders to sell old uniforms. Board Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-17 18:04:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Harold K. Bradshaw, 54, Jamestown, KY (1970-2024) Harold Keith Bradshaw of Jamestown passed away at his home on December 16, 2024. He was 54 years old. Per Harold's wishes, cremation was chosen and there will be a memorial service set at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-17 17:56:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Special Called ACHS SBDM Council meeting on Wednesday From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS SBDM Council will have a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss vacant positions and possibly make recommendations. 2024-12-17 17:53:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Basketball: Lady Indians head to Hart Co. By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the Lady Indians return to the court as they take on the Hart County Lady Raiders. Tipoff for the JV game is scheduled for 5:30pmCT at Memorial Elementary School, 1400 N. Jackson Hwy, Hardyville, KY, with Varsity to follow at 7pmCT. The Lady Indians come off a 24 point win over Butler County, while the Lady Raiders come off a 53-48 overtime loss to LaRue County, which dropped Hart County to 2-3 on the season, the lone mutual opponent of the two teams is Campbellsville, Adair having lost by 9 compared to Hart's 22 point loss. The Lady Indians will look to slow down sophomore Nevaeh Haskins who posted a double-double 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Lady Raiders in their last game. This is an important game for Adair County as they hope to open up their first winning streak of the young season, heading into the Holiday Break. 2024-12-17 13:19:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC Assistant Dean Abe Cross Earns PhD Lindsey Wilson College Assistant Dean of Students Abe Cross Stays Focused on Students on His Way to Earning a Doctorate Since joining the Lindsey Wilson College family more than 15 years ago, Abe Cross has embraced change and opportunity as he has helped shape students' lives. The Michigan native came to Lindsey Wilson in 2009 as an intern in the college's award-winning sports information department. Now he is a newly minted doctor of education who serves as assistant dean of students in Lindsey Wilson's expansive Office of Student Services. Cross received his doctorate of education in educational leadership from Western Kentucky University on December 6, 2024. The next day, he was back on campus to celebrate the 843 graduates who made up Lindsey Wilson's largest winter commencement. "I've tried to make sure that everything I've done at Lindsey Wilson has been focused on helping students and the college grow because Lindsey Wilson has been so good to me," said Cross. "Lindsey Wilson has given me so many opportunities to grow professionally and personally. I really appreciate being part of this institution." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-17 09:50:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Cycling: LWC Finishes 10th at National Championships Louisville, KY - The Lindsey Wilson cycling team finished 10th at the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships held on December 12, 2024, in Louisville. The Blue Raiders totaled 49 points all coming in the men's race to place 10th. Colorado Mesa took home the team title with 240 points while Milligan (TN) finished runner-up with 196 points. Tayton Parker finished 29th in the collegiate varsity race while Max Garwick came in 30th. In the Senior 19-22 race, Parker finished 40th while Garwick placed 41st. The Blue Raiders finished the fall season recording top 10 finishes in all three national championships. Lindsey Wilson placed sixth at the Track National Championships in September and finished eighth at the Mountain Bike National Championships in November. 2024-12-17 09:01:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
KSP: Taylor Co. man charged with attempted murder of an officer From Trooper Jonathan Houk Campbellsville, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a Taylor County man charged with attempted murder of a police officer. On the afternoon of December 14, 2024, KSP Post 15 received a request for investigative assistance from the Taylor County Sheriff's Office (TCSO). Troopers and Detectives responded to a residence on Pops Road in Taylor County and launched an investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed that Sheriff Dickie Benningfield responded to a report of gunfire near a residence on Pops Road. Upon arrival, Sheriff Benningfield was standing next to his patrol vehicles, speaking with the individual who had reported the gunfire. Sheriff Benningfield heard several gunshots coming from a nearby residence and saw that several rounds of gunfire had struck his patrol vehicle. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-17 08:58:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Gladys Frances George, 83, Green County, KY Gladys Frances Pittman George, of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Val Adams Pittman and Ellen Frances Garrett Pittman, was born on Wednesday, October 29, 1941 in Bradfordsville, Kentucky and departed this life on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was 83 years, one month, and 17 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was faithful to pray for her family and friends. She loved to do puzzles of all shapes and sizes, spending time with her family and cooking for them. She was always taking care of others and would never fail to say "Love You More" before walking out the door or hanging up the phone. She would stay up all night watching the Game Show Network, Golden Girls, Friends, and Gunsmoke, which she was watching when she passed peacefully with family by her side. She was mesmerized by Matt Dillon and all his movies. She enjoyed singing fun songs for everyone and playing the guitar. She would faithfully pray every night for hours to "Heavenly Father", as she would say, and never failed to tell others how much she loved them. Her favorite people called her Mama and Granny, and there will never be another one like her. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-17 08:55:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 17 Happy Anniversary, Sammy and Nadene Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tony and Sheila Franklin (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amber Natasha Neat (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashlee Meridith Corbin (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Benningfield | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carl Dwayne Kelsay (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Conway Wilkerson (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gabe Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeanette Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timmy Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wes Stone | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae Butt, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanette Shearer, Adair County KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosetta Parnell Montgomery, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis (Denny) Gene Withers, Russell County, KY native (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Glen Posey, Mell Ridge, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Dean Ford, 76 Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Newton, Taylor Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Hunn Rogers, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruchin E. Fudge, Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Former Mayor Charles R. Marshall, Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Welby Thomas, Jr., Russell County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Todd Cundiff, Russell Springs, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bryan E. Hadley, Columbia, KY, native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith "Kevin" Burton, 79, Adair Co., KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine M. Withers, 58, Hillview, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Wilson Johnston, Liberty, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Donna Sue Richerson Mendoza, 51, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Groce Farlee, 63, Burkesville, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Tommy) Murphy, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aubrie Jay Cook, 7 months, 13 days Russell County, KY (December 17, 2015-July 29, 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verna Jill Price Groce, 60, Burkesville, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Meece, 56, Casey County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester Wallace Burress, 93, Elk Horn, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Donald Stamper, 58, Russell County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Milby, 87, Taylor County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ambrose (A.J.) Judd, 15, Greensburg, KY (2006-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Miller, 87, Rickman, TN (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Lee Allen, 73, Columbia, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Lynn Moronese, 68, Liberty, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Rodgers, 73, Liberty, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Harvey (Jim) Evans, 85, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenyatta (K.D.) Duncan, 48, Columbia, KY (1974-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Edith Parson, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Merritt Lawless, 64, Liberty, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert L. Merrill, 74, Jamestown, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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