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Daily News for Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Marion Co. man arrested, charged in 3 Pines stabbing incident Fight took place at 3 Pines Bar, Bradfordsville. Verbal argument inside bar becomes physical when confrontation taken outside. 50 year old Bradsfordsvillian flees after stabbing 34-year-old man from Campbellsville. Click on headline for complete story By TFC Wm. Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY BRADFORDSVILLE, KY (TUE) 14 Apr 2015 - Post 15 received a call for Marion County dispatch at approximately 1:25amET, on Sunday, April 12, 2015, in reference to a stabbing that occurred at the 3 Pines Bar. 34-year-old Jeremy Cox, of Campbellsville, and 50-year-old Leonard Mattingly, of Bradfordsville, had been involved in a verbal argument inside the establishment before going outside where the confrontation became physical. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-14 15:19:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
A heartfelt letter to pastors about Donate Life Month The Adair Circuit Clerks Office has forwarded a heartfelt letter that Paula Joslin, the Circuit Court Clerk of Clark County, KY, sent to pastors at her local churches, encouraging them to include organ donation as part of their sermons on April 19. Click headline for the letter and some supporting materials. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-14 13:41:40 | Comments | Printable version
April is National Donate Life Month Related: A heartfelt letter to pastors about Donate Life Month Josh Withers at the Adair Circuit Clerks Office sent the following list of statistics and FAQ's about organ donation to illustrate the importance signing to be an organ or tissue donor on your driver's license. April is National Donate Life Month, and the Clerks Office is urging everyone to sign up. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-14 13:28:35 | Comments | Printable version
The KY Highway Department: Roads have high water problems By Mike Keltner Adair County Emegency Medical Director After speaking with the Kentucky Highway Assistant Superintendent for Adair County - Curtis Grant, the state maintained travel routes currently affected are Milltown Road, Roley Road and KY 551 in the Roley community. - Mike Keltner, Adair County Emergency Management 2015-04-14 13:25:45 | Comments | Printable version
Afternoon, Evening Classes at AC Adult Education Ctr. cancelled All afternoon and evening classes at the Adair County Adult Education Center, 108 Lindsey Wilson Street, are cancelled for today April 14, 2015 due to high water. 2015-04-14 13:15:36 | Comments | Printable version
Richmond man gets 144 months for distributing child pornography From U.S. District Attorney's Office U.S. Federal Court, Eastern District of Kentucky LEXINGTON, KY (13 Apr 2015) - A Richmond man, who previously admitted to making images of child pornography available for download on the internet, has been sentenced to 144 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Joseph M. Hood sentenced 53-year-old Mark Douglas Taylor for distribution of child pornography and ordered him to be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for 10 years following his release. Under federal law, Taylor must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-14 13:12:38 | Comments | Printable version
Mike Keltner: Flooding update, 12:12pmCT, Tue 14 Apr 2015 Extreme caution urged next few hours as flooding, pooling happening at points all over the county. "Floodway roadways are now too numerous to mention," EMD Mike Keltner says. Debris is now an issue, as well. Next earlier EMD story on Flooding 14 Apr 2015: Mike Keltner: Flooding 14 Apr 2015: Updates on Roads, Bridges By Mike Keltner, Acting Emergency Management Director After speaking with Road Supervisor Terry Corbin on road conditions I wanted to share that water levels continue to rise. Roads Supervisor Corbin stated that the majority of low lying roadways have potential to be flooded and have the possibility of debris blocking travel. Flooded roadways have became too numerous to name individually and travelers must be aware of these hazardous conditions. Remember Turn Around, Don't Drown when you encounter flooded roadways. Mike Keltner, Adair County Emergency Management 2015-04-14 12:05:51 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County School System Apr 2015 Attendance Update Adair County Schools Attendance Report for Mar 21 through April 14, 2015
Bus Drivers: 97% Food Service Staff: 96% Maintenance Staff: 100% Central Office Staff: 99% Student attendance through March, 2015: 94.84% Student Attendance Rate Yearly Goal: 96% Alan W. Reed, Superintendent Adair County Schools 1204 Greensburg Street Columbia, KY 42728 270.384.2476 Previous report: Adair County School System Feb 2015 Attendance Update 2015-04-14 11:21:32 | Comments | Printable version
List of High Water Closures in KTC District 4 From: Chris Jessie, Public Information Officer Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 4 - Elizabethtown KYTC District 4 High Water Closure Complete List As Of 10:30am Eastern Time on 4/13/2015:
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Nolin RECC agrees to pay $7,619,333 in civil settlement Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Enters A Non-Prosecution Agreement And Civil Settlement With The United States Related To Fort Knox Billings From U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Federal Court, Western Division Kentucky LOUISVILLE, KY (13 Apr 2015) - Acting United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. announced today that the United States has entered into a Non-Prosecution Agreement with Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (Nolin RECC) of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, related to bills submitted to Fort Knox under an Army energy-saving program. Under the terms of the agreement, Nolin RECC will pay the United States $2,619,333 as part of a civil settlement, and will forfeit an additional $5 million to the United States Marshals Service, for a total settlement amount of $7,619.333. In addition, Nolin RECC has agreed to employ a corporate ethics monitor for two years to oversee its dealings with the federal government. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-14 10:33:47 | Comments | Printable version
No Camp Casey afterschool today CANCELLED: Camp Casey afterschool program at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY, for today, 3pmCT, Tuesday, April 14, 2014. - PATTY R. JONES, Principal. 2015-04-14 10:10:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair County Schools dismissing at 11:30amCT Superintendent Alan W. Reed called to announce that Adair Schools will be dismissing classes and loading busses at 11:30amCT this morning because of high water and flooding around Adair County. 2015-04-14 10:07:08 | Comments | Printable version
Rescheduled: Ribbon Tree for Child Abuse Prevention Amy Price writes: Due to the large amount of rainfall already and more still on its way, Lake Cumberland Children's Advocacy Center will reschedule the Ribbon Tree for Child Abuse Prevention Month on the Square that was planned for today and move it to April 21, 2015 at 2pmCT. 2015-04-14 08:58:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Governor's Mansion Children's Book now Available Sam Saves the Mansion offers an educational, entertaining lesson on the historic Frankfort landmark. It is available on Google Play, in the iTunes store, and as a free 36MB PDF from ky.gov. By: Parry Barrows FRANKFORT, Ky. - A new children's book about the Kentucky Governor's Mansion, titled "Sam Saves the Mansion" is now available as a free, downloadable e-book. Paperback copies of the book are also available for students to read in public libraries and elementary schools across the state. First Lady Jane Beshear, a former teacher, requested the book be produced as an educational resource for young Kentuckians in coordination with the Governor's Mansion Centennial Celebration in 2014. "Sam Saves the Mansion is both informative and entertaining," said Mrs. Beshear. "It not only provides young readers with a rich history and a visual tour of the mansion, but the story also imparts some important lessons on friendship, compassion and doing the right thing." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-14 08:26:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
WKU suspends swimming and diving program for 5 years Swift administrative response to program after an investigation by the Bowling Green Police Department and WKU's Title IX Coordinator Huda Melky found evidence of violations of WKU's Student Code of Conduct, Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Title IX Sexual Misconduct/Assault Policy. Click on headline for complete story BOWLING GREEN, KY - Effective immediately, Western Kentucky University has suspended its intercollegiate swimming and diving program for five years, the University announced today. The 50-plus team members and coaches were informed of the decision this morning by WKU President Gary Ransdell and Director of Athletics Todd Stewart. "This is a very difficult and unfortunate decision on many levels," Stewart said. "While many in the program have represented WKU with distinction, the overall findings of a consistent pattern of disappointing conduct is troubling and not acceptable at WKU. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-14 08:06:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Mike Keltner: Flooding 14 Apr 2015: Updates on Roads, Bridges County Road Closings grow Click on headline for Updates with photo(s) from various sources around the county for the Flood of 14 Apr 2015 By Mike Keltner, Acting Adair County EMD 11:53amCT New event. Area Flood Warning from 4/14/2015 11:53 AM to 3:45 PM EDT for Adair County. More information: NOAA Interactive NWS Alert Information 11:52amCT Water is over the road on KY 551 Knifley/Roley area in Northern Adair County. 8:57amCT, Tue 14 Apr 2015 Additional County Roads per Terry Corbin: Allen Sparks Rd, Chestnut Grove Rd, Bob Smith Rd. Creek Bend Dr State Roads From Highway Dept.Roley Rd; 704 - ponding; Pelham Branch Rd. Summary, Mike Keltner: Ditches are at capacity in many locations resulting in ponding. Please use caution while driving. 7:46amCT, Tue 14 Apr 2015 I just received a call from Road Foreman Terry Corbin. Crews have temporarily closed the roads listed below and Terry says that many low lying roadways will have issues for a few more hours: L Hancock Rd., Bull Run Ln.; Old Gradyville Rd.; Tarter Rd.; Barnetts Creek Rd. 7:08amCT, Tue 14 Apr 2015: 'L Hancock Rd Bridge is flooded and closed.' Travelers on L. Hancock Road and Jr. Burton Road should be aware of the closure and danger. 2015-04-14 06:58:31 | Comments | Printable version
Mike Keltner: Road crews are out checking possible flooding Mike Keltner sends special reminders to motorists on Adair County roads today In response to a query, Acting Adair County Emergency Management Director Mike Keltner responded at 6:17amCT, Tue 14 April, 2015: "Terry Corbin (Adair County Road Foreman - CM) has county road employees out checking roadways now for flooding. At this time they haven't reported any flooding. Motorists are reminded to Turn Around, Don't Drown and to remember even water that they think is shallow could have washed out the roadway. Also, pooling / ponding of water unable to run off the roadway can cause hydroplaning.- MIKE KELTNER 2015-04-14 06:07:53 | Comments | Printable version
Team Maddox bake sale for March of Dimes 18 Apr 2015 Saturday April 18, 2015 starting at 10amCT at Columbia Walmart, 2988 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY. Please help us support March of Dimes Team Maddox,in Memory of Maddox and help babies like him. - Dorinda Morrison About: Maddox Tye Durbin Adair Co., KY (13 July 2014 - 17 Oct 2014) 2015-04-14 04:07:20 | Comments | Printable version
Stephens administration issues statement on EMD/911 By Holly Grimsley Adair County Deputy Judge/Executive COLUMBIA, KY (Mon 13 Apr 2015) - Official notice of his resignation was submitted today by Adair County EM Director, Greg Thomas and effective this date, Monday, April 13th, 2015. Mr. Thomas stated he was proud to have been "part of the Adair County Emergency Management team for 23 years" and wanted to "wish it continued success." From Judge/Executive Michael Lee Stephens, " we appreciate Greg's dedicated service of 23 years and will continue to work with him in his existing capacity as 911 Director". CJE Stephens states, "Fiscal Court will be asked at meeting on Tuesday night to approve appointment of Deputy EM Director Mike Keltner for position." 2015-04-14 03:33:20 | Comments | Printable version
Today, TUESDAY with CM, 14 Apr 2015 Haiku by Robert Stone for April 14, 2015: When someone asks you,--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 14 April 2015. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1309 Video: Marble Club Super Dome | Kentucky Life | KET 2015-04-14 03:26:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 14 Happy Anniversary, L.G. (d. Mar. 20, 2012), and Fay McKinley (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Humphress (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brad Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan S. New (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Camdon Harvey (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassie Richard Pyles (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christine Patton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cole Schmidt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Courtney Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan McGaha Froedge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Thomas (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyle Murphy (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Susan Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Ann Rooks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rodney Burton (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruby " Nanny" Stocton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Suzanne Ince (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy L. Morgeson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arretus Eades, 94, Russell County, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jonah Elias Reed, newborn infant, (d 14 Apr 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rex Kelly Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Deener, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Kemp, Gradyville, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L.G. "Peanut" McKinley, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Frances Noe, Green County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jerome Loy, Green County, KY (1934-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miss Angel Ana-Lei Davis, 20, Green County, KY (1992 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Elizabeth Harris Shirley, Green Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Will Kerr, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Goldie G. Conover, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard D. West, Adair County, KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Janice (Jan) Watson Key, Cumberland Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Ola Mae Richards, Green Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcella Bloyd Milby, Green Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winnie Milby Rayburn, 72, Green County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Donald "Don" Hale, 83, Russell Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Hensley, Taylor Co., KY/Hart Co., KY native (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry (Buck) Nelson Compton, 71, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lee - Jimmy - Shadoan, Pulaski Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney R. Price, Casey County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mel Gilbert, 77, Taylor County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norvin Ruford Hurt, Metcalfe County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bess Meeks, 55, Yosemite, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles E. Lloyd, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dean Minor, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dovie Melton, Cumberland County, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Curry, Adair County native (1942-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Streeval (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Ison, Jr., 98, Russell Springs, KY (1922-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Milton Jones, Jr., 88, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Kelsay, Adair County, KY (1951-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Madeline Waltz, 100, Columbia, KY (1924-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marion (Derby) Smith, 88, Columbia, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marlene Corbin Bell, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1957-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Victoria (Vickie) Loy Green, Adair Co., KY (1938) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ola Milby Sharp, 96, Greensburg, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Dale Grider, Russell County, KY (1942-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Floyd, Casey Co., KY (1931) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon Durham, Yosemite, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Jesee Davis, 89, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis Eugene Bryant, 75, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virl Goode, 92, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2015 All events are listed in Central Time. 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