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Daily News for Monday, April 20, 2015
Rosaline Beck, 81, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2015) 
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Acton Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. Click on headline or photo for complete obituary Rosaline Beck of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Alfred Barnett and Bertha Bryant Barnett, was born December 11, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 1:13pmCT, Sunday, April 19, 2015 in Russellville, Logan County, KY at the age of 81 years, four months, and eight days. Funeral service will be at 12pmCT/1pmET, Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Dannie Nelson. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Burial will be inCampbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old US 68, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-20 17:09:07 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Board of Elections Emergency Called Meeting Wed 22 Apr 2015 There will be an Emergency Called Meeting of the Adair County Board of Elections pursuant to KRS 61.823, Wednesday, 22 Apr. 2015, at 2:30pmCT, at the Adair County Clerk's Office 424 Public Square, Ste 3, Columbia, KY. Emergency called meeting has been called due to time restraints on pending litigation. AGENDA:
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Gerald Doss: Post more policeman on Bypass Gerald Doss writes: Since we have lots of policemen, why not post one on the bypass, to enforce the speed limit, plus put in rumble strips to slow everybody down and get their attention if you saved one life it would be worth it don't you think at least people we figure out what to do long term - GERALD DOSS 2015-04-20 16:01:34 | Comments | Printable version
ACMS Site Council meeting rescheduled for 27 Apr 2015 Adair County Middle School SBDM council meeting set for Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 3:30pmCT has been rescheduled for Minday, April 27, 2015, at 3:30pmCT, at the school located at 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. The meeting will be considered a special called due to change of date but will cover regular meeting agenda items. For questions, please contact the school at 270-384-5308. The meeting is open to the public. - ALMA RICH, Principal 2015-04-20 15:07:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Clinton Co., KY man arrested on burglary charge By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY ALBANY, KY (Mon 20 Apr 2015)- 43-year-old Danny S. Brown, of Albany, has been arrested and charged with Burglary 3rd Degree and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Brown was arrested by Tpr. David Long on Saturday, April 18 at 2:07amCT. Brown was charged in connection to the burglary of Dyer Drug Store on Thursday morning, April 16, sometime prior to 6amCT in the limits of Albany. Brown was identified by law enforcement through video surveillance inside the store. Tpr. Dewayne Holder is investigating. 2015-04-20 14:45:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
KSP arrests Green Co., KY man on indoor grow charges By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police, Post 15, Columbia, KY GREENSBURG, KY (Mon 20 Apr 2015) - 64-year-old Richard Handy, of Louisville, was arrested on Friday, April 17 at approximately 9pmCT and charged with Cultivating Marijuana 5 or more plants 1st offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trafficking in Marijuana 1st offense and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Offense (Cocaine). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-20 14:40:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Dr. Charles W. Townsend, Metcalfe Co., KY (d. Thu 16 April 2015) He was a beloved family physician. He began his practice at Edmonton Primary Care, in Edmonton, KY, many years ago. He was and active doctor until his death. He was a native of Indiananapolis, IN. He leaves six direct living descendants. Dr. Charles W. Townsend age 80 of Edmonton, KY, died Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Westlake Regional Hospital, Columbia, KY. Cremation was chosen and no services are scheduled at this time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-20 13:24:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Brandon Berry signs with LWC Basketball for 2015-16 season Berry averaged 15.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game during his senior season at Taylor County High School By Charles Balcolm News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Brandon Berry is the latest addition to the Lindsey Wilson men's basketball roster for the upcoming 2015-16 season, head coach Paul Peck announced on Monday, April 20, 2015. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-20 11:36:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Special called meeting Columbia City Council 21 Apr 2015 - The Special Called meeting set for Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 6pmCT has been cancelled. - RHONDA LOY, City Clerk There will be a Special Called Meeting of the Columbia City Council on Tuesday April 21, 2015 at 6pmCT, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Items on the agenda are as follows:
COLUMBlA CITY COUNCIL holds its regular monthly meeting each first Monday at 6pmCT in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. The meetings are open to the public. Mayor (Vacancy). Councillors Councillors Craig Dean, Linda Waggener, Dr. Ron Rogers, Charles Grimsley, Craig Lasley, and Mark Harris. City Clerk Rhonda Loy. City Attorney Marshall Loy. City Police Chief Jason Cross. City Gas Superintendent Ron Cook. City Sanitation Department Superintendent O'Shaughnesy Frazier. City Street Department Superintendent Donnie Rowe. 2015-04-20 11:07:40 | Comments | Printable version
Tiffany Kessler: Time for a good old-fashioned town hall meeting Tiffany Kessler writes: If there were ever a need for a good, old fashioned town hall meeting, I believe now would be the time. To my knowledge, this is a 'first of it's kind' for our area. I'm hopeful that in the next couple of days those in power (locally) will have a better understanding as to how this situation should be properly handled. An open, public meeting led by those that can offer the needed answers (City Council, County Clerk) would ease the minds and answer the questions of local citizens. - Tiffany KesslerComments re article 74682 Do we have a Mayor Definitive answer likely early this morning 2015-04-20 10:59:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
ACHS GRIT team projects extend beyond our community By Lauren McQuaide and Ben Hancock Earlier this year, the ambitious student group known as the GRIT team was presented with a seemingly small service project. However, this project proved to be much bigger than what was expected. Mr. Brent Campbell's idea was simple: collect new or used shoes for an organization called Shoes for H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Excel). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-20 10:44:05 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS art students claim two first place awards, regionals At Kentucky Art Educators regional art competition, Caveland Region. Artists also take two third place prizes and one honorable mention> By Shamarie Claiborne, Media Publicity Coordinator Adair County School District, Columbia, KY The Adair County High School Art Department recently competed in the Kentucky Art Educators Association annual regional art competition and fared very well. Adair County is in the Caveland Region and walked away with two first place awards, two third place awards, and an Honorable Mention. Rebecca Janes won first place in Sculpture and Tara Pierce won first place in Mixed Media allowing artwork to compete at the state level. Cody Janes received third place in Mixed Media, Jocelyn Sneed received third place in Printmaking, and in the very competitive Drawing category Sophomore Gabe Wilson received a Honorable Mention. Mrs. Davenport could not be prouder of her students! 2015-04-20 10:19:49 | Comments | Printable version
Donnie Ford, 61, Adair County, KY (1953-2015) 
He was a painter and enjoyed fishing and hunting ginseng. He was a member of a large, respected Adair County, KY family. He was the son of the late4 Mitchell & Estelle Corbin Ford. His wife, Diane Phillips Ford, survives. He leaves six direct living descendants.Click on headline or photo for complete obituary Donnie Ford, 61, of Columbia, KY, died Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 8:40amCT at his residence after an illness. Funeral services will lbe Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 11amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Bobby Withers officiating. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at the funeral home. Casket bearers will be David Lawhorn, Ed Dial, Michael Burton, Buck Taylor, Rodney Ford, Jordan Ford and Jonathan Ford. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-20 10:03:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Do we have a Mayor? Notice of Special Meeting is forthcoming. Update: 9:24amCT: Awaiting more answers. About: Do we have a Mayor? Definitive answer likely early this morning No statement was available at City Hall at 9:15amCT, this morning, Monday, April 20, 2014, on the status of the Mayor, and no statement has been made except that at that time, Curtis Hardwick had not come to City Hall at that time. Calls were referred to City Attorney Marshall Loy. According to Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ron Rogers, a notice of a special meeting for Tuesday, at 6pmCT, at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, will be announced shortly. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-20 09:31:52 | Comments | Printable version
Larry Smith photo album, taking down the old Tebbs Bend Bridge By Larry Smith, FM 92.7 the WAVE and FM 99.9 the Big Dawg On Friday, April 17, 2015, the Tebb's Bend Bridge over the Green River in Taylor County, KY, was lifted from its piers, set in the Green River, then drug up the bank for preparation to transport to its new location over the river in a new location on the Tebb's Bend Nature & Recreation area. The three photo album shows steps in the removal. 2015-04-20 08:36:38 | Comments | Printable version
Section of KY 1297 in Warren County closed due to sink hole By Wes Watt, Public Information Officer Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 3, Bowling Green, KY BOWLING GREEN, KY (20 Apr, 2015) — A section of KY 1297 (Gotts Hydro Road) is closed in Warren County due to a formation of a small sink hole. The section of road that is closed is between Goshen Church South Road and KY 1182 (Carl Jordan Road) or near the 2 mile point. A detour will be in place using Goshen Church South Road, Bethel Road and Carl Jordan Road. Flaggers will be on scene to direct motorists so please slowdown when in this area. The repairs are expected to be completed today. 2015-04-20 08:15:36 | Comments | Printable version
Annual Earth Day Plant Sale, LWC: 22-23 Apr 2015 Fourth year in a row for sale, with more plants than ever By Mike Bosela Students at Lindsey Wilson College will be selling plants for Earth Day on Wednesday April 22, 2015, and Thursday April 23, 2015, from 4pm-7pmCT, in the Biology Department greenhouse. The greenhouse is located on the fourth floor of the Fugitte Science Building, 411 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. This is the fourth year for the sale and our selection is bigger and better than ever. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-20 08:07:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
LWC Academic Celebration week underway 20-24 Apr 2015 Schedules for each day's events are posted in CM Events By Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY - The academic and artistic talents of Lindsey Wilson College students and faculty will be on display for seven days, starting Monday, April 20, 2015. The annual Academic Celebration Week will include talks by LWC students about their undergraduate research projects, four performances of Julius Caesar and the annual Spring Music Gala, featuring Mozart's Coronation Mass (Mass No. 15 in C major). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-20 06:05:25 | Comments | Printable version
Do we have a Mayor? Definitive answer likely early this morning For now, there are many questions on everyone's minds following Judge Judy Vance's ruling (See: Judge Vance voids mayor election; orders Clerk to hold new one) Confirmation of the opinions reported from Frankfort - from the Kentucky Attorney General's office - that a new Mayor will have to be named, should come in hours. And we hope to have opinions from the City and County Attorneys, and the Secretary of State's office. ALSO: Is now the time to complete City/County merger? Many agencies are already joint ones or, as in the case of water/sewer, already merged. AND: If Mr. Hardwick is no longer Mayor, is Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Ron Rogers automatically in charge? Click on headline for complete story. By Ed Waggener Columbians are waking up this morning not yet knowing for sure whether they have a Mayor. A definitive answer will likely come in the next 4-5 hours. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-20 05:16:59 | Comments | Printable version
LBN Parkway crash survivor sends thanks Romaine Ross writes: Thank you everybody for responding so quickly. You all are the reason I am alive I am totally completely grateful for all you have done. Again you saved another life. I am still quite busted up, but doing very well - Romaine RossComments re article 72764 LBN Parkway crash results in death of Nashville TN driver, story by Larry Smith, FM 92.7 the WAVE. 2015-04-20 04:37:36 | Comments | Printable version
Vicky Pike: On Judge Vance's ruling, mayoral election Says it's about time something went right in Adair County Vicky Pike writes: Hurray, justice has finally been served. Just read Judy's ruling in full on your post. I got a call to about 15 minutes after she ruled but hadn't had time to read the full ruling. It is about time something went right in Adair Co. - VICKY PIKEAbout: Judge Vance voids mayor election; orders Clerk to hold new one 2015-04-20 04:28:52 | Comments | Printable version
Mary Ann Brown: Checks CM four times a day Comments re article 74655 Darrell Overstreet comments on coverage Mary Ann Brown writes: I love Columbia Magazine. For me it is the first thing that me and my husband read every morning, again around lunch and then dinnertime and again before we go to bed. This site keeps us up to date with all important stuff and makes us laugh at times and offers good stories/tips and etc. So my hat is off to Columbia Magazine for a wonderful job that you all do each and every day. A big thank you. --Mary Ann BrownThanks, Mary Ann Brown - for your very appreciated comments - and for noting the service we have meant to provide: A news service which, with frequent scans a few minutes at a time will keep folks informed and leave plenty of time to enjoy life in this wonderful area we live in. - EW 2015-04-20 04:17:47 | Comments | Printable version
Jaice England: Build bridge over by-pass Jaice England writes: The road Hwy 61 needs to have a bridge over the by-pass; never to go across and no need to stop. Too many lives lost. Very sad!!!! - Jaice EnglandComments re article 74670 The Bypass safety issue What really can be done 2015-04-20 02:56:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today, Monday with CM, 20 Apr 2015 Haiku by Robert Stone for April 20, 2015: Weather fair or foul,--Robert Stone, Monday, 20 April 2015. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1315 2015-04-20 02:29:38 | Comments | Printable version
Mary Ann Brown: More patrols, video cameras needed The Bypass Safety issue By Mary Ann Brown Whether it is me or whomever, police need to patrol the area; if necessary sit by the side of the roads and pass out speeding tickets till people get the general idea that that road is not a race track and you need to pay attention when driving. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-04-20 02:28:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 20 Happy Anniversary, Mark and Tammy Humphress (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Stanley and Beulah Curry Carter (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alice Coffey Irvin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Jean Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Branham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Branham, father, & Zani Brooke Branham, daughter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erik Wesley Thompson (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Piercy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laramie Patience Baldwin (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rob Stout | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tonya Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zani Brooke Branham | (Updates/Corrections) In memory Anniversary, Charles and Alma Green | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Anniversary, Marlo and Pearl Campbell (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darryl Ray Rayborn, 53, Green County, KY (1965-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Asberry, Burkesville, KY (1940-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benjamin Burton, Taylor Co., KY (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph B. Akin, Adair County, KY (1925-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Smith, Adair County, KY (1951-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny Akin, Adair County, KY (1972-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ted Richards, 74, Columbia, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrel Ray Cox, 61, Taylor County, KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell Farris, Adair Co., KY native (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis A. Lawless, 73, Russell Co., KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Edward Conrad, 63, Glasgow/Burkesville, KY native (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert F. Childress, 84, Dunnville, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Larry David (Tub) Stalcup, Burkesville, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances McVay Russell Sprowles, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Neumon Elleck Parker, Green Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alberta Elliott, 88, Middleburg, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Gosser, 78, Liberty, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Creon Melson, Cundiff, KY (1942-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don Bruce, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Sayers, 82, Liberty, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Lou Mings, 89, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freeman Dile, 91, Columbia, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gay Alexander, 64, Columbia, KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imogene S. Fudge, Marrowbone, KY (1928-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Lynn Wisdom, 57, Columbia, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josephine (Read) Osborne, 66, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Ann Miller Hare, Columbia, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Olie Clay Keith, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Owen Lee Claywell, Adair County, KY (1911-1995) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca A. Grant, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Cecil Suratt Junior, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Gordon Norfleet, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Lynn Walker Johnson, 61, Greensburg, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy (Tim) Whiteside, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Bithday, Luther Witt, Jr., Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2015 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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