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Daily News for Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Arvester (R.V.) Stephens, 82, Russell Co., KY (1934-2016) He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Bernard Ridge Church of God. He was the son of the late Henderson & Evaline McQueary Stephens. Click on headline for complete obituary Arvester "R.V." Stephens, 82, of Russell Springs, KY, died Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Funeral services will be held at 10amCT Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Bernard Ridge Church of God, 170 Stephens Ridge Road, Russell Springs, KY, with Rev. Lindsey Cornett officiating. Visitation will be at 5pmCT Thursday and after 8amCT Friday at the church. Interment will be in the Bernard Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 19:03:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mr. William H. (Bill) Myers, 87, Seminary, KY, (d. 14 Jun 2016) 
He was a respected resident of the community of Seminary, Cumberland County, KY and the patriarch of a large respected family. He was of Christian faith, a U. S. Army Veteran attaining the rank of Private First Class, a Rock Driller and an Explosive Technician.Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. William H. "Bill" Myers, age 87, of the Seminary Community in Cumberland County, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at The Overton County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Livingston, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. William H. "Bill" Myers will be conducted on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 1pmCT in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, Kentucky, with visitation after 5amCT on Thursday until the funeral hour. Burial will be in the Burchett Family Cemetery at Seminary. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 18:46:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ruth Inez Oakes, 88, Metcalfe County, KY (1927-2016) She was a homemaker and of the Presbyterian faith. She was the daughter of the late Lewis & Eunice Skaggs and the widow of Elvas Lee Oakes. Click on headline for complete obituary Ruth Inez Oakes, age 88, of Edmonton, KY, died Monday, June 14, 2016 at her home. Funeral services will be held 1pmCT Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Smith Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5pmCT until 8pmCT Wednesday, June 15, and after 9am Thursday until the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 18:11:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mary Jane Roy, 86, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) 
She was a homemaker and a member of Good Tidings Baptist Church. She was a native of Russell County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Melvin & Ada hadley Loy and thewidow of Garnett Roy. She leaves 19 direct living descendants spanning four generations.Click on headline for complete obituary Mary Jane Roy, 86, of Russell Springs, KY, died Monday, June 13, 2016 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Funeral service for Mary Jane Roy will be 10amCT, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Josh Owens officiating. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Interment will be in the Wilkerson Cemetery. Pallbearers: Randy Roy, Terry Roy, Kenny Roy, Justin Roy Ruben Smith, Jr. Roy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 16:45:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lindsey Wilson captures first Learfield Directors' Cup The NACDA Learfield Sports Directors' Cup is an award given annually by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics to the colleges and universities in the United States with the most success in collegiate athletics. (Wikipedia) After entering the spring season in third place in the Learfield standings, Lindsey Wilson scored 373.25 points -- the most in the NAIA -- during April and May championships to claim the Directors' Cup. By Chris Wells Lindsey Wilson athletics has captured the program's first National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Learfield Directors' Cup, NACDA officials announced on Tuesday. Lindsey Wilson finished with 852.75 points in the yearlong competition. Oklahoma City finished second with 777 points followed by Wayland Baptist (Texas) with 750 points. Lindsey Wilson athletics director Willis Pooler was presented the Learfield Directors' Cup today at the 2016 NACDA Convention during the awards luncheon. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 16:45:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Campbellsville University hosts Kentucky Boys State By Josh Christian, student news writer CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. -- Around the Kentucky Boys State logo is a sentence that reads: "A week that shapes a lifetime." Campbellsville University hosted the group of 115 young men Saturday, June 4 through Friday, June 10. "The program has had a long rich tradition nationally and throughout the Commonwealth for preparing young men for civic participation and military service," Max Wise, Kentucky State Senator and associate professor of political science at Campbellsville University, said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 16:35:57 | Comments | Printable version
Stephen (CJ) Phillips, 28, Liberty, KY (1990-2016) 
He was self-employed and member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church. He loved to hunt and fish. He was the son of Stephen C. and Melissa Glover Phillips of Liberty, KY. His wife, April Wolfinbarger Phillips, survives. He leaves four direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Stephen "C.J." Phillips of Liberty, KY passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was 26. Funeral services are 10amCT/11amET, Thursday, June 16, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. J. R. Grant officiating. Burial will follow in Whited Cemetery. Visitation is 4pm-8pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and will continue Thursday from 7am-10amCT/8am-11amET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 16:27:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Miller shares social media use tips at Chamber luncheon By Linda Waggener The need to know how to use social media more effectively to promote a business or organization made the June Chamber of Commerce meeting a priority to attend. Ashley Meadows Miller, director of career services at Lindsey Wilson College, was guest speaker at the June 14, 2016 Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. A crowd of about 30 people heard her dynamic presentation about marketing to help students find career options as they complete degrees at Lindsey, and how those marketing methods may also help local businesses. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 15:59:14 | Comments | Printable version
2016 Adair Co. Fair Schedule of Events The 2016 Adair County Fair and Horse Show will be held on Saturday, June 25, and Monday, June 27, through Saturday, July 2, in Columbia, Kentucky at the Fairgrounds, 413 Fairgrounds Street (HWY 206/Liberty Rd). Click title for complete 2016 fair schedule of events.  Click to download: 2016 Adair County Fair Catalog 15Mb PDF, 90 pages Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 15:08:22 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. BD of Education Regular Meeting 16 Jun 2016 Meeting will include an executive session to discuss proposed or potential litigation regarding criminal investigation into missing equipment. Other big items include installation of more security survellance cameras, creating weight and conditioning trainer, old bus garage demolition and other important end of fiscal year, start of fiscal year actions. The Adair County Board of Education will meet in a regular session at the Adair County Board of Education Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY,, at 6pmCT, Thursday, Jun 16, 2016. The Adair County School Board Members and Superintendent Reed will open the meeting with Pledge of Allegiance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 15:04:35 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia City Council Special Called Meeting - 16 Jun 2016 There will be a Special Called Meeting of the Columbia City Council, Thursday June 16, 2016 at 5pmCT, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with the following agenda:
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Mobile device usage leads to a guilty plea of manslaughter From Tpr. Kendra Wilson Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet SHELBYVILLE, KY (14 Jun 2016) - Yesterday, a 23-year-old Washington State man pled guilty to charges stemming from a five vehicle crash, leaving one dead, in Shelby County in May of 2015. This case highlights the dangers of distracted driving and its possible fatal consequences. The convictions stem from a May 13, 2015 fatal collision which occurred on I-64 westbound in Shelby County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 13:57:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Helicopters not a new event for folks near airport Thinks there were more a few years ago than Miss Vicky and Miss Pat heard over the weekend on the other side of New Columbia/Greater Bliss. See also: Miss Victoria grateful for helicopter revelation from CJE, Senator Click on headline for complete story By Lorene Martens The helicopters weren't a new event to us. We live on Short Lane, Columbia, KY, right next to the airport. Several years ago, they had another training exercise at the airport. The first time, Tony counted 11 of them taking off at once and there were more that took off after that. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 08:57:29 | Comments | Printable version
Metcalfe County Proud Festival Sat 18 Jun 2016 The Metcalfe County Proud Festival will be Saturday, June 18, 2016, from 8am until 3pmCT, in the historic court house yard, 100 E Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. The day will kick off with a Blueberry Pancake Breakfast. Arts, Crafts and Produce vendors will showcase their best. There will be lots of festival food! Music by the Hornet Pickers and Molly Matney will begin at 2pmCT. - Gaye Shaw, E/MC Chamber of Commerce 2016-06-14 08:47:39 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Clerk Lisa Greer attends KY Co. Clerks summer conference from Commonwealth News Center FRANKFORT, KY (13 June 2016) - Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer, recently attended the Kentucky County Clerks' Association Spring Conference, in Louisville, Kentucky. While at the conference, Greer, who has served as county clerk since 2015, attended numerous training sessions that were geared toward helping county clerks become more knowledgeable about their offices. Some of the sessions focused on election procedures, while others focused on new procedures for recordings, and titling and registration of motor vehicles. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 08:33:03 | Comments | Printable version
Scott Mayer promoted to Assistant Supervisor in Probation/Parole By Mike Caudill News from Kentucky Department of Corrections FRANKFORT, KY 14 Jun 2016) - Division of Probation and Parole Director Cortney Shewmaker today announced the promotion of Scott Mayer to Assistant District Supervisor of District 20. District 20 encompasses Pulaski, Rockcastle, Lincoln, Wayne, McCreary, Whitley, Clinton and Russell counties. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 08:29:27 | Comments | Printable version
JIM: Clips from 1917, when we flew the flag - even more grandly  Today is FLAG DAY, June 14, 2016. At left, a more recent photo of flag near the historic courthouse. Agents are still searching for a fitting one from 1917. By JIM In early April 1917, President Wilson asked Congress for declaration of war against Imperial Germany, The following clips, taken from various editions of the News from 99 years ago this spring, seem appropriate for today, June 14th. April 4 Old Glory is waving near the basket on the court-house, a hundred feet high. To every true American citizen, and we have no other kind in Adair, the stars and stripes brings to every patriotic bosoms thrilling sensations. There were men in Adair who favored Germany against the British and French, but when our own beloved country is going to take a hand, all hats are lifted to the flag of this country. April 11 The schools in Columbia and in the county ought to be flying the flag. State Supt. of Schools, Gilbert, is asking by letter, that all county superintendents have flags placed on rural schools. Attorney General Logan has ruled that flags may be legally purchased and raised out of the county school fund. April 25 A large flag has been ordered from Louisville and when it arrives it will be erected on the court-house cupola, and will wave above the basket. April 4 A United States flag now floats from the end of a pole seventy-five feet high, on the Post-office corner. The flag was purchased by subscription, and Dr. Jas. Triplett secured the pole and directed, with assistance, the raising of same. 2016-06-14 07:04:02 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Adair Farmers Market is open 6am-10amCT TODAY The Adair Farmers Market is open today, Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Margie Rooks, Sano, KY has Lots & Lots of CUCUMBERS, Yellow SQUASH, CABBAGE, and Beautiful GREEN ONIONSThe Market is held at the Adair County UK Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Hours are 6am-10amCT, on TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS, or earlier if sold out, earlier on days when storms necessitate closing. Call Margie at 270-250-2730. 2016-06-14 05:52:25 | Comments | Printable version
Miss Victoria grateful for helicopter revelation from CJE, Senator She and neighbor Pat Bennett had contemplated whether they were under attack when the copters rattled over Greater Bliss. Thinks those in charge should let us know ahead of time to expect training exercises. Commentary re: Comments re article 83793 CJE Mike Stephens Sen Wise unravel mystery of helicopters Click on headline for complete opinion piece By Victoria Pike News from Greater Bliss/New Columbia Thank you Judge Stephens and Sen. Wise for getting to the bottom of that mystery. I messaged Adair County Emergency Management but they weren't sure, either, what was going on. It sure would be nice if the right hand would tell the left hand what is going on before they fly in over folks houses shaking the windows. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-06-14 04:35:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Billy Joe Fudge: Notepads are handy Billy Joe Fudge writes: These things are great and I keep forgetting about them. Thanks for reminding me, Ed. You are handy as a pocket on a shirt. --Comments re photo 67070 Accommodating people downtown At Printing Creations 2016-06-14 04:26:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today, TUESDAY with CM - 14 Jun 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for June 14, 2016: When time is pressing--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 14 June 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1736 2016-06-14 04:22:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 14 Happy Anniversary, Don and Ashley Parker (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Greg and Diane Eastham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, PR and Nancy Duff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aria Sanders (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barry and Gary Hixson (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bernice Rooks (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Candice Compton Robertson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie White | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Don Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Claywell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Evan Smith Waggener (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Kirby (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessie Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyla Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Calvert | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lola Arleen Jessee (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Macy Lynn Mann (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sara Sierkierke (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Green | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen Green | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Darrell Foster and Carol Foster Atwood | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vicki Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Virginia Kimbler Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Will Walker (2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Taylor, Liberty, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Burress, Taylor County, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kay Stephens Curry, Greensburg, KY (1940-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Royce Polston, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, TF Jones, Adair Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sidney E. Hagan, Green Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rollin Simmons Wright, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenna Sue Wethington, Casey Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Dean Ellis, Adair Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Luttrell, Russell Springs, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Giles, Taylor County, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Murphy, Casey Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Ollestad, Adair Co., KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert J. (Bobby) Wilson, Adair County, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Samuel Carl Holmes, Taylor Co., KY, (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Ray Pike, Elkhorn, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leland Perkins, 76, Casey County, KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jared Robert Dickerson, Russell County, KY (1984-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Eliza Pace Allen, 85, Burkesville, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Eliza Pace Allen, 85, Cumberland Co., KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Beatrice Spears Rayburn, Casey Co., KY (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James William Selby, Glensfork, KY native (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Roy Casey County, KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joseph Richard (Rufus) Wade, Taylor Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Stella Lewis Price, Green Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Hancel Humphress, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmer Doyle Appleby, 78, Cumberland Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lola Arleen Jessee, 91, Adair Co. KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara R. Grider, 84, Adair County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Allen Moore, 78, Adair County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Woodruff Hamilton, Taylor Co., KY/Scott Co., KY native (1919-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deirdre Kay Redman, 70, Adair Co., KY/Phoenix, AZ native (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip L. Brummett, Russell Co., KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L.T. Sneed, 78, Allen Co., KY/Adair native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Gail Perkins Mills, Green County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jean Neal, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie Laverne (Bagby) Bishop, 74, Green Co., KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Virgil Ray London, Center, KY (1934-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Sue Roy Thomas, 86, Liberty, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Ray Warren, 59, Green Co., KY (1961-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pinkie Burton Lee, 87, Columbia, KY native (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Harmon, 76, Green County, KY/Adair County, KY native (1942-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin William (Rattler) Burriss, 72, Green County, KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Louis Sexton, 70, Campbellsville, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Elane Russell (6/14/1958-8/29/1975) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Billy Ray) Philpott, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willis T. Alexander, 89, Green Co., KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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