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Daily News for Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Bulletin: Severe Thunderstorm warning issued for parts of area Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by National Weather Service Louisville KY 731 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017. In effect untiil 7pmCT/8pmET. The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
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NWS issues an emergency alert: TORNADO WARNING The National Weather Service has issued an Emergency Alert. A Tornado WARNING is in effect until 6pmCT/7pmET. The NWS warns to take shelter immediately. Stay tuned to NOAA All Hazards Radio and Local Media including ColumbiaMagazine.com and Tammy Sexton on the WAVE 92.7 and Larry Smith on the Big Dawg, FM 99.9 for weather updates. 2017-04-05 17:17:59 | Comments | Printable version
Wayne Baxter: More on American Bald Eagles Wayne Baxtetr writes: According to the Departmentt of Fish and Wildlife there was an active Eagle nest on Russell Creek in Adair County last year. Perhaps it was one of that pair. There is also one nest in each of Casey, Cumberland and Taylor Counties. They should be sitting on eggs now if they haven't hatched already. If you are interested in Bald Eagles, check out "Decorah Iowa eagle nest cam." Those hatched within the past week.Comments re article 89749 Majestic Bald Eagle does flyover at Green Hills Bridge 2017-04-05 16:09:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Cancelation: No Wed Evening services at Victory CC tonight Due to impending severe weather, there will be no Wednesday evening Prayer and Bible Study, usually at 6:30pmCT, tonight, April 5, 2017, at Victory Community Church, 1165 Russell Road, Columbia, KY, tonight, usually at 6:30pmCT. - TRUDY CRABB 2017-04-05 15:58:43 | Comments | Printable version
Cancelation: Good Shepherd Church, Wed evening Mass Fr. Nick Brown has announced that there will not be Mass and adoration this evening - usually at 6:30pmCT, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, - at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 1217 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, because of possible severe weather. 2017-04-05 15:45:20 | Comments | Printable version
The Spirituals in concert at Mt Carmel UM Church The Spirituals from Edmonton will be in concert at Mt. Carmel UM Church, 2472 Mt. Carmel Church Road, Columbia, KY on Sunday, April 23, 2017 during our 11amCT, worship service. Pastor, Bro. Lanny Garner and congregation would like to invite everyone to attend. --Jeana Pike 2017-04-05 15:33:24 | Comments | Printable version
George Kolbenschlag: Bald eagles everywhere! George Kolbenschlag writes: Bald Eagles everywhere. One swooped over my car last week on 55 N. between Betty's and Dr. Giles' office. He/she, a majestic adult bird, buzzed my car not 50 feet ahead of me. What a beautiful sight. May have been the same one seen by Billy Joe Fudge, or a brother or sister. --George KolbenschlagComments re article 89749 Majestic Bald Eagle does flyover at Green Hills Bridge 2017-04-05 15:29:52 | Comments | Printable version
Tommy Wayne Piercy, 39, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., native (1977-2017) He was employed by Reliable Masonry Company of Campbellsville, KY as a brick mason. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of a large, respected NE Adair County, KY family. He was the son of Irma Dean Burton Piercy and the late Tommy Piercy. His wife, Karen Turner Piercy, survives. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Tommy Wayne Piercy age 39 years of Campbellsville, Ky passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 10:42pmET, at the Taylor Regional Hospital Emergency Room in Campbellsville, KY after several months illness A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 8, 2017at 11amCT, at the New Concord Cemetery, 15 Cecil Blair Road, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Clifton Cowan officiating. The family will receive visitors at 10:30amCT, Saturday at the cemetery, there will be a meal and fellowship time immediately following the service at the Purdy Separate Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 8004 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-05 13:49:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mike Keltner urges all to take weather warning today seriously UPDATE 2:29pmCT: Tornado watch now in effect, until 9pmCT/10pmET for our area. TORNADO WATCH Mike Keltner, Emergency Manager for Adair County, KY, is urging everyone to take today's weather warning with the utmost seriousness. The storm system could impact this area of South Central Kentucky multiple times, with no more than 30 minutes to one hour advance notice when super cells are picked up on radar until extreme straight line winds in excess of 70 mph or long path tornadoes could strike. Everyone should prepare, NOW, he said, and know where they will seek shelter if the worst happens. Keltner said that from the advance information he has received, the storms are expected to move from Southwest to Northeast. 2017-04-05 13:02:28 | Comments | Printable version
The trash issue: Parents need to teach respect for God's creaton Jan K Woody writes: Solving this trash problem must begin at home. Parents need to teach their children to love and respect God's creation. Our job is to be responsible caretakers while we are here. --Jan K WoodyComments re article 89734 Trash under the microscope of new Solid Waste Committee 2017-04-05 12:56:40 | Comments | Printable version
Brandon Kyle Grider, 28, Elizabethtown, KY (1988-2017) He was a Tire & Battery Technician at Sam's Club. His wife, Sherry Ball Grider, survives. He leaves three direct living descendants Click on headline for complete obituary Brandon Kyle Grider, 28, of Elizabethtown, KY, died Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital. Funeral service for Brandon Kyle Grider will be 12pmNoonCT, Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Daniel Keaton officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-05 12:52:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ruth Ann Motley, Marion County, IN/Adair County KY native (1948-2017) She was a member of a large, highly respected family with deep roots in Adair and Green Counties as well as in her long time Indiana home. She was the daughter of the late Thomas & Ruth Bridgewater Motley. Her mate of 48 years, William V. Key, survives. She leaves five direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Ruth Ann Motley, 68, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Adair County, KY, died Tuesday, March 28, 2107 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Donnie Walkup delivering the eulogy. Burial will be in the Bridgewater-Groves-Caldwell Cemetery in Green County, KY. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Saturday, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-05 12:18:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Concerning the grant to Lindsey Wilson from Kosair Charities By Robert Flowers I feel that I was guilty of not giving a good explanation. The grant money, which is a matching grant, 200,000 Kosair matched by an anonymous donor to purchase equipment of the nursing school. The equipment to be purchased are simulator mannequins for nurse training and centered on drug patients, particularly innocent infants. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-05 12:03:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Living Last Supper at Trinity UMC, Sun & Wed 9 & 12 Apr 2017 Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville Rd., Columbia, KY, will present the Living Last Supper on Sunday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 6:30pmCT. The disciples of Jesus Christ will offer short monologues as they wonder who it is that will betray their Lord. The Women's Choir will also be participating. Communion will be served. Everyone is invited. For more information, please call 270-384-3259 between the hours of 8amCT and 12noonCT Tuesdays through Fridays. - CONNIE SCOTT, Trinity United Methodist Church 2017-04-05 11:57:49 | Comments | Printable version
Judge Stephens opens Annex Basement as storm shelter By Gale Cowan Judge Executive Michael Lee Stephen’s Office would like to inform the community that the Adair County Annex Building Basement, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KKY, will be open today and tonight, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, for a storm shelter in anticipation of severe weather expected this afternoon and tonight. Emergency Management Director Mike Keltner asked that individuals keep an eye on the weather and in the instance of severe weather, urge citizens that do not have adequate shelter to take advantage of the building prior to the event. - GALE COWAN 2017-04-05 11:53:29 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: On watching the grands' games in person After traveling to Texas to see the grandchildren play in person, Carol comes to a new conclusion about the practice. Next earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins: Camping - ranch style and city style By Carol Perkins On our recent trip to Texas, our son Jon, the planner, arranged our visit so we could watch Eme's soccer game, Noah's baseball game, and Luke's lacrosse. My friends with grandchildren follow their sporting events. "I wish ours were closer," I have said to Guy many times. I now know why that would not have been a good idea. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-05 11:51:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
BJF: An amen for Calvin Claywell's geography report Billy Joe Fudge writes: Although not an official Chancer myself, I believe Calvin has nailed this one. A licensed, highly educated and practiced cartographer could not have defined an area better.Comments re article 89742 Calvin Claywell The boundaries of Chance Adair Co KY 2017-04-05 11:38:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Mark Twain Shriners Roadblocks Fri 7 Apr 2017 By Ed Waggener The Mark Twain Shriners, Columbia, KY, will hold its semi-annual roadblock fundraiser from 3pm-6pmCT, Friday April 7, 2017, a the following locations:
John Shofner, Campbellsville, is President of the Mark Twain Shriners. Joe Flowers, Columbia, KY is secretary, and Fred Rowe, Columbia, KY is treasurer. Member Robert Flowers is on the Kosair Charities Board. Kosair Charities returns 50 to 100 fold what donations are received from Adair County each year, Robert Flowers said. 2017-04-05 09:53:06 | Comments | Printable version
Blakeys at Bloomington Chapel - Sun 9 Apr 2017 The Blakeys will be singing Sunday, April 9, 2017, at 6pmCT, at Bloomington Chapel Church, 55 Bloomington Church Road, Columbia, KY. Brother Ralph Foster and congregation invite everyone to attend. Contact: 270-634-3273 or 270-634-4469. Bro. Ralph Foster and Bloomington Congregation invite all to attend. - SHIRLEY MOSS 2017-04-05 09:26:35 | Comments | Printable version
Majestic Bald Eagle does flyover at Green Hills Bridge Bald Eagle nesting possibility alert From Billy Joe Fudge Billy Joe Fudge called in a report of an impressive American Bald Eagle flying at low altitude at a little before 9:30amCT, this Wednesday morning - 5 Apr 2017 - over the Green Hills Bridge this over Russell Creek. It was flying upstream toward the Paddle Trail Launch site at the old Columbia Water Plant. It may have been fishing or, he said, it could have been, at this time of the year, looking to build a nest. Bald Eagles nest are huge, usually in the very top of a tree, and, he said, the nests look as big as a tractor tire. He's hoping that everyone will be on the lookout for this bird, take pictures, and make it a community celebrity. 2017-04-05 09:22:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
CAUD Lifts Boil Advisory for Russell Road/Jamestown Street area Received 9:24amCT. Posted 9:27amCT As of 9:10amCT on April 5, 2017 the boil water advisory for customers starting at 710 Russell Road to 908 Russell Road, 705-706 Jamestown St, 802-1116 Jamestown Street, Hughes Street, Hanley Lane, Carrie Bolin Drive, Office Park Drive, Hurt St, Willis Street, Rule Street, Jessie Street, Orvis Grider Road, Gaston Ave been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. from Mrs. Ashley Lackey, Columbia Adair Utilities District 2017-04-05 09:03:43 | Comments | Printable version
The Primitives at Egypt Christian Church 7 Apr 2017 Egypt Christian Church, 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY is especially privileged to have one of Southern Gospel Music's outstanding groups, The Primitives in concert Friday evening, April 7, 2017, at 6:30pmCT. Pastor Paul Patton and congregation invite everyone to come enjoy an evening of Gospel music at its best. W.M. FEESE, JR. 2017-04-05 08:51:19 | Comments | Printable version
Bloomington Church will off Easter Play 15-16 Apr 2017 Bloomington Church will be presenting an Easter Play about our Risen Savior, April 15, 2017 at 6pmCT, and April 16, at 10amCT, at Bloomington Chapel Church, 55 Bloomington Church Road, Columbia, KY. Brother Ralph Foster and congregation invite everyone to attend. Contact: 270-634-3273 or 270-634-4469. Bro. Ralph Foster and Bloomington Congregation invite all to attend. - SHIRLEY MOSS 2017-04-05 08:39:10 | Comments | Printable version
Revival at Hadley Community Church Apr 9-12 Hadley Community Church, 8269 Fairplay Road, Columbia, KY, will have revival services Sunday, April 9, 10, 11 and 12 at 6:30pmCT. Bro. Tony Stephens, evangelist. Everyone is welcome. --Alterine Hadley 2017-04-05 07:23:18 | Comments | Printable version
Ljubica (Knezevic) Gonzalez, Taylor Co., KY/Cook Co., IL native (1957-2017) She was of the Catholic Faith and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and crossword puzzles. She leaves 30 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Ljubica "Luba" Gonzalez, 60, departed this life on Friday, March 31, 2017 in Campbellsville, KY, at the Taylor Regional Hospital, Campbellsville. The visitation for Mrs. Ljubica Gonzalez, will be on 5pm-7pmCT/6pm-8pmET, Thursday, April 6, 2017 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY, with a Prayer Service at 6pmCT/7pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-05 06:47:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM - 05 Apr 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for April 5, 2017: Who can do nothing--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 5 April 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2031 2017-04-05 00:03:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 5 Happy Anniversary, William R. and Betty Sue Feese (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Edward Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lois Ann Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Micah Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paige Lynn (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vicki McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Edwin Mascarenas, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Luttrell, Dunnville, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cordella J. Voils, Jamestown, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Loraine Kessler Simpson, Green Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ilean Hall, Russell Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edra Meece, Windsor, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila Joyce Glenn, Adair Co., KY (1947 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merlin Wayne, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Scott Wilson, Casey Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Blakey, Casey Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Mercer Janes Coomer, Adair County, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene S. Vance, 93, Adair County, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Wayne Rouse, 60, Monroe Co., KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jewell Baker Garmon, 92, Burkesville, KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dottie Russell Walton, 79, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vera Mae Carman, 77, Casey County, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Dimple Smith, 92, Coburg, Adair County, Kentucky, native (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Wayne Whitlock, 62, Center, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Ann Motley, Marion County, IN/Adair County KY native (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doyle Ray Johnson, 76, Green County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mildred Dile, Green County, KY/Adair County, KY native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Junior McQueen, 95, Kings Mountain, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy E. Payne, Russell County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Robert Shelby, Jr , Taylor Co., KY/Shiawasse Co., MI native (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton Marden Thompson, Metcalfe Co./Green Co. KY native (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca (Becky) Sue Redford Holt, 45, Casey Co., KY native (1973-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haven H. (Buck) Coffey, Russell County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Addlean Bolin, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annette Sullivan Houk, 62, Greensburg, KY (1960-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Goff, 62, Liberty, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Hatter, 90, Liberty, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Commie Edith Underwood Caulk, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David E. Wilson, 79, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Hill Davenport, 82, Boyle Co., KY native (1932-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elaine Downs, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Sullivan Collins, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloria Ann Babbitt Yarnall, Adair Co., KY (1939-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacquelin Bennett, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Joseph Blair, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Noel Barkley Druin, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Gail Dotson, 38, Edmonton, KY (1982-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Schetler, 75, Louisville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Carol Jeffries, 88, Green Co., KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky L. Collins, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Valeria Godby, 96, Russell Springs, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William E. Godbey, Casey County, KY (1927-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William V. (Bill) Aaron, 78, Glensfork, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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