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Ag-Tech Scientific bringing 271 Industrial Hemp jobs to Paris, KY Company will work with farmers and UK, make $5M-plus initial investment in Paris facility for developing hemp-based products. Initially, the facility would produce an energy drink incorporating a hemp additive and would later expand its product lineup. Click on headline for complete story By Woody Maglinger and Jack Mazurak News from Gov. Matt Bevin's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY (Fri 26 Jan 2018) - AgTech Scientific plans to create 271 jobs at a new hemp-products development and manufacturing center in Paris as it forges relationships with Kentucky farmers and partners on research projects with the state's flagship university, Gov. Matt Bevin announced today. "AgTech's plans for Bourbon County put the company at the forefront of realizing Kentucky's potential as an international leader in hemp production," said Gov. Bevin. "The fact that their business plan includes groundbreaking research being performed at the University of Kentucky and mutually beneficial partnerships with our state's farmers holds exciting possibilities for both industrial and agricultural hemp. This would not have been possible without last year's efforts to better align state law with federal guidelines, which ensure hemp is grown and processed with the utmost transparency and under strict law enforcement supervision." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-01-26 18:41:28 | Comments | Printable version
Maury Lewis: Open to looking at combining counties Maury Lewis writes: I think we need some pros and cons list to look at and study and think about to see if it would move us forward or if it would hurt us.Comments re article 95321 Frances Salyers Revelation of plans for Old Roley Schoolhouse HB243 would combine Adair with Monroe, Clinton, Cumberland and Metcalfe 2018-01-26 17:49:40 | Comments | Printable version
Harold Thomas Coomer, 74, Russell Co./Adair Co., KY native (1943-2018) He was a Barber in Russell County for 50 years, and a Separate Baptist Minister. He was member of Mt. Hope Separate Baptist Church in Jamestown, KY, and a member of a leading South Central Kentucky family. He was the son of the late Azro & Christine Munday Coomer, and spent his early years in Columbia, KY. He was a 1963 graduate of Adair County High School. He spent his adult life in Russell County, KY, home of his wife Patricia McFall Coomer, who survives. He leaves a large family to carry on his legacy including 12 direct living descendants. He leaves a brother, Willard Coomer, and sister, Marilyn Brown, of Columbia, KY. He enjoyed playing the guitar and piano with quartets and at his church. Click on headline for complete obituary. Harold Thomas Coomer, 74, of Russell Springs, KY, formerly Adair County, passed away Thursday January 25, 2018 at 7:35pmCT, at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, after an illness. Funeral service will be Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 2pmCT, at Mt. Hope Separate Baptist Church, Russell County. Clergy officiating will be Bro. Randy Brown and Bro. David Coffey. Interment in Rexroat Cemetery in Jamestown, KY. Visitation after 3:30pmCT, Saturday, January 27, 2018, until 8pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Visitation will start after 11amCT, Sunday, until funeral hour at Mt. Hope Separate Baptist Church in Russell County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-01-26 16:36:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mel Gilbert, 77, Taylor County, KY (1940-2018) He professed faith in Christ & was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church. He was a former employee of Cox Interior & owned & operated a cleaning business for many years. He was very active in the Lions Club where he received several awards for his many years of service. He was a native of Bowling Green, KY, and a resident of Campbellsville, KY, at the time of his death. He was the son of the son of the late Arthur Gilbert & Lottie Howard Gilbert. His wife of 37 years, Marla Whiteley Gilbert, survives. He leaves 26 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Mel Gilbert, 77, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 4:35pmET, Thursday, January 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. The funeral service will be at 11amCT/12pmNoonET, Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Jamie Bennett. Burial will be Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old U.S. 68, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Monday, January 29, 2018, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-01-26 15:11:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gary Rose cites KY Constitution on county merger, hospital tax Gary Rose, writes: Section 65 (http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legresou/constitu/065.htm) of the Kentucky Constitution reads as followsRelated: - Cynthia Meyer: Would Five County Co. have Adair hospital tax?"There shall be no territory stricken from any county unless a majority of the voters living in such territory shall petition for such division. But the portion so stricken off and added to another county, or formed in whole or in part into a new county, shall be bound for its proportion of the indebtedness of the county from which it has been taken.- GARY ROSE 2018-01-26 14:44:39 | Comments | Printable version
Adair woman, Russell man charged in death of 5 wk old infant Arrests today follow death of 5 week old infant October, 2017. Both suspects lodged in Adair County Regional jail with bond set at $50,000 cash for woman, $20,000 cash bond for man. Allegation is Manslaughter 1st, for both. Note - Indictments and arrests are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. From Adair County Sheriff's Office, Columbia, KY As a result of the death of a 5 week old infant in October 2017, and a 3 month investigation, a case was presented to the Adair County Grand Jury and indictments were returned against 33 year old Jennifer Russell of Adair County, KY, and 37 year old Derrick Neathery of Russell Springs, KY, charging them both with Manslaughter 1st Degree. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-01-26 14:20:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Roberta (Berdie) Gosser, Russell County, KY (1925-2018) Berdie, as she was affectionally called, worked for over 30 years as a cook at Salem Elementary School, providing meals for a great many children. She loved cooking, cleaning and especially gardening. She was a member of Pine Grove United Baptist Church in the Gosser Ridge community. Berdie will be sadly missed by her family, community and her many friends. She was the daughter of the late Dora Gosser and Ellen Auterson Gosser. And the widow of Garlin Gosser. Click on headline for complete obituary. Roberta "Berdie" Gosser, 92, Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday January 25, 2018 at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Funeral services will be at 2pmCT, Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Joe Gosser officiating. Pallbearers will be Ronald Wayne Wilson, Troy Gosser, Chad Gosser, Brandon Gosser, Bradley Gosser and Chris Thomas. Interment will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Highway 3525, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation will be 5pm-9pmCT, Saturday January 27, 2018 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-01-26 12:46:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Harold Handy, 86, Green County, KY (d. Wed 24 Jan 2018) He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was affiliated with the Methodist Church. He was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a farmer, worked at General Electric, a welder on Jeff Boat and he and his brother were in business in Louisville. He raised and showed horses. He also loved collecting antiques. He was a member of a prominent Green County, KY family. He was the son of the late Sally Edna Hayes Handy & Herbert Lewis Handy. His wife of 50 years, Marlene Weickel Handy, survives. He leaves 12 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary w/photo(s) Harold Hayes Handy, 86, departed this life Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at his home in Simpsonville, KY. The funeral service for Harold Handy will be at 2pmCT, Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY, with Rev. Dale Curry the officiating clergy. Interment will be in Greensburg Cemetery with full military honors. Horse drawn carriage will be led by Rock 'n B Farm, Bowling Green, KY. Pallbearers will be Rhen Handy, Shayne Handy II, Glenn Landis, Nicholas Riggle, William Spradlin, and Greg Handy. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Gibbs and Michael Maccaferri. Visitation will be Saturday, January 27, 2018, 5pm-8pmCT and after 7amCT, Sunday, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-01-26 12:20:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Cynthia Meyer: Would Five County Co. have Adair hospital tax? Cynthia A Meyer writes: First thing that hits my mind is would those in Monroe, Cumberland, Clinton, and Metcalfe have Adair County's hospital tax imposed on them as well? Cynthia A. MeyerComments re article 95322 HB243 would combine Adair with Monroe Clinton Cumberland and Metcalfe 2018-01-26 11:43:45 | Comments | Printable version
LWC VP L. Dean Adams issues statement on shooting incident College has been notified that suspect has been arrested by the Campbellsville Police Department. Suspect was not affiliated with Lindsey Wilson College "Last night following the basketball game, witnesses reported shots were fired into the air behind Biggers Sports Center. The suspect immediately left campus. Local law enforcement responded to the 911 call. Lindsey Wilson College Public Safety and several staff members who were on campus also responded. We were notified by the Campbellsville Police Department that a suspect has been arrested. The suspect was not affiliated with Lindsey Wilson College. In addition, no LWC students or staff were injured." - L. Dean Adams Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management Lindsey Wilson College See also: - Search underway for suspect in shooting after CU v. LWC games 2018-01-26 11:29:55 | Comments | Printable version
Joyce Coomer responds to HB 243 Joyce M Coomer writes: This falls under the heading of NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --Joyce M CoomerComments re article 95322 HB243 would combine Adair with Monroe Clinton Cumberland and Metcalfe 2018-01-26 11:21:50 | Comments | Printable version
Charles Marshburn thinks HB243 a wonderful plan Charles Marshburn writes: Sounds like a wonderful plan! New blood in closed meetings? New names on the ballot? - Charles MarshburnComments about: - HB243 would combine Adair with Monroe, Clinton, Cumberland and Metcalfe 2018-01-26 10:34:51 | Comments | Printable version
Search underway for suspect in shooting after CU v. LWC games No one injured from gunfire. CPD Officer Charles Greer is heading investigation; search for suspected perpetrator ongoing. An arrest is forthcoming, Columbia Police believe. Click on headline for complete story By Ofc. Josh Brockman, Public Information Officer Columbia Police Department, Chief Jason Cross Columbia Police respond to altercation at Lindsey Wilson College where shots were reportedly fired. At approximately 10:13pmCT, last night, Thursday, January 25, 2018, Adair County 911 received a call that fans at the Lindsey Wilson vs. Campbellsville University basketball game were in an altercation in parking lot. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-01-26 10:25:12 | Comments | Printable version
HB243 would combine Adair with Monroe, Clinton, Cumberland and Metcalfe Representative Toby Herald, a republican from Beattyville, KY, has filed House Bill 243 (PDF), which would drastically reduce the number of counties in Kentucky, combining 100 counties to create 34 new mega-counties. HB243 proposes that "The following counties shall be consolidated on January 1, 2023, as 4 enumerated in subsections (1) to (34) of this section:"
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Frances Salyers: Revelation of plans for Old Roley Schoolhouse With new information, need for old photo takes on greater import. Frances Salyers writes: I am loving all this info, My daughter is in the process of buying this old school house, Which has been turned into a one bedroom apartment. But needs to be redone. I want to make her a framed scrapbook, just wish I could find a old picture of it way back then. I did find a aerial view one from 1979 - well it is in the corner of another picture, but when pull up close, it is not very plain. - Frances SalyersComments re article 95319 Elections 1898-1899 Political upheaval in Roley. JIM 2018-01-26 08:26:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Ruby Mae Grider, Casey County, KY (1934-2018) She was the widow of Herman Grider. She was a former store clerk. She attended Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church. Click on headline for complete obituary Ruby M. Grider, 83, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, KY. Graveside services were held 9pmCT/10amET, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Glenwood Cemetery in Casey County, KY, with Brother Clifton Cowan officiating. There was no visitation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-01-26 08:20:38 | Comments | Printable version
Elections 1898-1899: Political upheaval in Roley - Jim How free land out west created a political tsunami in the Roley community By JIM (Excerpted from a newsletter written by Milburn "M.V." Wolford and published in the February 26, 1958 edition of the Adair County News.) 2018-01-26 07:55:31 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Fiscal Court Special Called Meeting Thu 25 Jan 2018 - REPORT Court makes new hire for road department, approves auction of Mack dump truck and purchase of replacement, approves budget transfers as requested by Treasurer Melinda Quinn, approves spray application for beds of new pickup equipped with snow plows and salt boxes, and discusses accepting additional snow removal contractors. Click on headline for complete report. By Ed Waggener The Adair County Fiscal Court met in a special called session on at 10amCT, Thursday, January 25, 2018, with CJE Mike Stephens presiding and all magistrates present. In the meeting, the court voted to sell one of its Mack Trucks at auction and buy a replacement, hired a new fulltime road department employee, and made year end budget decisions. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-01-26 04:16:36 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Wilson College hosts KWCA State Duals on Saturday From Charles Balcom, LWC Sports Information Director COLUMBIA, KY. - Lindsey Wilson College hosts the 27th Annual Kentucky Wrestling Coaches Association (KYWCA) State Duals on starting with pool play, at 9amCT, Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, and the Doris & Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center, 299 Williams Street, Columbia, KY. Admission to the event is $10 for adults, $6 for students and free for children five and under. The four pool-play winners advance to the state semifinals while the remaining schools wrestle in consolation brackets. The one-day event features 24 schools - 12 from the large-school division and 12 from the small-school division. 2018-01-26 03:05:25 | Comments | Printable version
KSP turns over High School to Marshall Co. School District KSP Critical Incident Team continues investigation of tragedy which took the lives of two students By Det. Jody Cash, Public Information Officer KSP Post 1, Mayfield, KY BENTON, KY (Thu 25 Jan 2018) – The Kentucky State Police has finished processing the crime scene at Marshall County High School and has turned over the property to the Marshall County School District. Sixteen students suffered gunshot wounds as a result of the shooting at the school on Tuesday. Two of the victims died from their injuries. Seven more were injured in the incident. Currently, three students remain hospitalized but in stable condition. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Team is continuing to investigate with the cooperation of local, state and federal partners. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-01-26 02:39:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Bro. Keith Fields at Flatwoods SBC - Sun 28 Jan 2018 Bro. Keith Fields will be preaching at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church, 1025 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia, KY, Sunday at 11amCT/12amNoonET, January 28, 2018. Everyone is welcome. Contact: Todd Corbin at corbint@windstream.net or call 270-789-3905 - Todd Corbin 2018-01-26 01:47:56 | Comments | Printable version
Today, FRIDAY with CM - 26 Jan 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for January 26, 2018: Tough older siblings--Robert Stone, Friday, 26 January 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2327 2018-01-26 01:40:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 26 Happy Anniversary, Charlie and Angela Crawhorn (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kerry and Patricia Yates | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aaron Helm (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Garrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Eubank | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joseph Logsdon (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kasey Young (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kendra Kulac (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry D. Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Logsdon (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matt Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Meredith Murrell (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Preston Loy (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wendell Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert W. Moore, Columbia, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John William Folden, 48, Adair County, KY (1973-2021) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Garrison, 78, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitch Harris, Adair Co., KY, a native of Russell Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Foley, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estell Bardin, Adair County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Allene Parnell Oaks, Green Co., KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Kathleen Logsdon, Adair Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary F. Meloney , Casey County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy William Graham, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Birchel (Bill) Baker, 89, Russell Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everett (Jerry) Ellsworth, 75, Casey Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Willard L. (Hank) Harris, Taylor County, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn May, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Walters, 73, Taylor County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Alton Milby, Green Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luda Stephens, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Fred Phelps, 66, Adair Co., KY/Pulaski Co., KY native (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Thomas Price, 48, King's Mountain, KY (1970-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Hayes Rogers, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James C. Holt, Adair County native, (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alaina Kay Adams, ACHS Jr.; Taylor Co., KY/Marion Co. native,(2000-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Saltsman, Jr., Alabama native/Fayette Co./Casey Co., KY (1958-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beechel Clark, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly J. Payne, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Carl Read, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Gene Cash, 73, Burkesville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Williams, 86, Taylor County, KY (1932-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Luttrell, 64, Casey Co., KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Macey Marie Crawhorn, 29, Columbia, KY (1993-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Wyatt, 74, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Marie Grimes, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Margaret (Sally) Dobson Wells, Greensburg, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella Hadley Knight, 68, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Edward Absher, 44, Columbia, KY (1977-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Jewell McKinney, 67, Edmonton, KY (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Billy) Bottom, 87, Russell Co., KY native (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Marty Muse, 57, Dubre, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, January 26, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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