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Daily News for Friday, March 16, 2018
CMS and CHS students attend journalism workshop at CU By Calen McKinney Campbellsville middle and high school students attended the Kentucky High School Journalism Association workshop on Thursday, March 15. Campbellsville University's Department of Mass Communication sponsors the event, which takes place each year on the CU campus. Students attended workshop sessions to learn about broadcasting, graphic design, photojournalism, editing, film criticism, sports media, mass media ethics, screen acting, public relations, social media, copyediting and more. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-16 22:42:09 | Comments | Printable version
Brenda Gail Davis, 60, member Sulphur Well Mormon Church (1957-2018) She cherished her time with the grandchildren and loved cooking and creating meals for her family. She was a member of the Sulphur Well Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was the daughter of Winford Lewis Beams, who survives, and the late Ruby Agnes Walker Beams. She was the wife, first of James Haydon Montgomery, who preceded her in death. She later married Shelton Lee Davis II, who survives. She leaves eight direct living descendants. Her final resting place will be in Sulphur Well, Metcalfe County, KY Click on headline for complete obituary Brenda Gail Davis, passed away March 16, 2018 at 11:30amCT at home.. The service will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 280 Mitchel-Edwards Road, Sulphur Well. KY, at 3pmCT, Saturday, March 17, 2018. Visitation will be 12pmNoonCT, Saturday, until the funeral hour at 3pmCT, at the church, with Bishop James Gledhill the officiating clergy. Burial will be in The Mormon Cemetery, Sulphur Well. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-16 18:34:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Matthew Franklin Northcutt, Green Co., KY/Sandwich, IL native (1987-2018) He was a native of Sandwich, IL and was a resident of Green County, KY, at the time of his death. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Nazarene Faith. Click on headline for complete obituary Matthew Franklin Northcutt, 30, died Thursday, March 15, 2018, Green County, KY. The funeral will be at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 309 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY at 3pmCT, Sunday, March 18, 2018. Visitation will be 1pm-3pmCT, at the funeral home, Sunday. The minister will be Bro. Richard Morgan. The family chose cremation after the funeral service. There will be no burial. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-16 16:16:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Johnny Boone, Lebanon, KY, receives 57 month sentenced Former Marion County, Kentucky, Resident Sentenced To 57 Months In Prison For Conspiracy To Manufacture And Possess Marijuana With The Intent To Distribute Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky Louisville, KY (Thu 15 Mar 2018) - United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman today announced the sentencing of John Robert Boone, in United States District Court, by Senior Judge Charles R. Simpson III, to 57 months in prison, having pleaded guilty to manufacture and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. There is no parole in the federal system. "Manufacture, possession, and distribution of marijuana are violations of federal criminal law - plain and simple. As the Chief Federal Prosecutor for the Western District of Kentucky, I want to make it very clear that this office remains committed to enforcing all federal criminal laws associated with marijuana," stated U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman. "Our Commonwealth is in the throes of a deadly addiction to heroin and illicit drugs and Marijuana is a young person's gateway to a lifetime of drug abuse and associated crime." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-16 13:19:38 | Comments | Printable version
Kings Royal Biotech building 140-jobs plant in Carlisle County ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Gov. Bevin Congratulates Kings Royal Biotech on Groundbreaking of $30 million Facility in Carlisle County. Plant at Bardwell is in far Western Kentucky, in the Jackson Purchase, bordering Mississipi River. Cannabidiol producer will invest more than $30 million for extraction operation. Company will contract with local farmers to produce 1,000 acres of hemp. Click on headline for complete story By Nicole Burton and Jack Mazurak FRANKFORT, KY - (March 16, 2018) - Today, Gov. Matt Bevin congratulated Kings Royal Biotech Inc. (KRB), a manufacturer of cannabidiol isolate, for breaking ground on its $30 million-plus facility, a project expected to create 140 full-time jobs in the West Kentucky city of Bardwell. "Ag-tech businesses are increasingly recognizing the many benefits of manufacturing hemp-related products in Kentucky," Gov. Bevin said. "We are grateful for the jobs and investment that Kings Royal Biotech brings and for the company's efforts to build lasting relationships with West Kentucky farmers. We look forward to seeing our state become a global leader in this rapidly growing industry. Congratulations to KRB on today's announcement and to the Carlisle County community on this exciting new opportunity." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-16 12:58:03 | Comments | Printable version
House on Mack Street completely destroyed by fire 15 Mar 2018 Mack Street is in the Hudson Addition of Columbia, KY. Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Donald Hare, Public Information Officer Columbia Fire Department The Columbia Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Thursday night, March 15, 2018, at 8:30pmCT, at 719 Mack Street, to property owned by Mark Coomer. Upon arrival, the home was completely engulfed in fire when firefighters got there. The origin is unknown at this time and the home was total loss. There were 20 firemen on the scene for 1 hour. 2018-03-16 12:12:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Story on WHAS Tv: Allegations of animal abuse, Campbellsville With Video footage There a story on WHAS11.com about allegations of animal cruelty in Campbellsville, KY, see: 2018-03-16 09:43:36 | Comments | Printable version
Pauline Hubbard, 88, Russell County, KY (1929-2018) She was a member of a prominent Russell County family. She was the daughter of the late Ira & Elda Harris Emerson. Her husband, Bobby Hubbard, survives. She leaves three direct living descendants. During her business career, she worked at Hubbard's Building Supply along side her husband & son. She was a member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church. Her final resting place will be in Union Cemetery. Click on headline for complete obituary Pauline Hubbard, 88, of Russell Springs, died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. Funeral service for Pauline Hubbard will be 10amCT, Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Russell Springs First Baptist Church, 392 KY-80, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Ryan Coffey and Bro. Jeff Griffin officiating. Visitation will be 5pm8pmCT, Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the church and after 8amCT, Monday at the church. Interment in the Union Cemetery. Special Music will be rendered by the Church Choir. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-16 09:02:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Boil Water Advisor LIFTED, Burkesville Street & Side Roads LIFT issued 8:25amCT. Received 8:30amCT. Posted on CM 9amCT, Friday, March 16, 2018. As of 8:25amCT on Friday, March 16, 2018, the CAUD Boil Water Advisory: Burkesville St & Side RoadsMarch 15, 2018 boil water advisory from the Square to Bomar Heights, any side roads on the left side of Burkesville Street, all side roads off of Tutt Street, all side roads off Bomar Heights, Harvey Street, and S Reed Streethas been LIFTED by the Division of Water Columbia Office. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Thank You, Columbia Adair Utilities District 2018-03-16 08:36:41 | Comments | Printable version
Lois Marie Dutton, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2018) She was a homemaker and a member of Salem United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Elmo & Carrie Lee Upton Meece. Her husband, Otis Dutton, survives. She leaves 16 direct living descendants, spanning four generations. She was a native of Russell County, KY and a resident of the county at the time of her death in Russell Springs, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Lois Marie Dutton, 84, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Funeral service for Lois Marie Dutton will be 11amCT, Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Salem United Baptist Church with Bro. Larold Gosser officiating Visitation will be 5pm-8pmCT, Friday, March 16, 2018, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, and after 9amCT, Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the Salem Cemetery. Special Music will be rendered by the Salem Church Jr. Choir. Active pallbearers: Danny Allen Johnson, Vinger Bennett, Christopher Vance Johnson, Jonathan Otis Johnson, Jeffrey Lane Dutton, Drake Allen Johnson. Honorary pallbearers: Isacc Johnson, Ryan Matthew Johnson, Caleb James Johnson. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-16 08:25:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
4th Quarter Family Reading Night at ACES - Mon 19 Mar 2018 By Debbie Cowan It's late in the ACES Reading Madness Tournament and we are calling on all students and their families to step up their game and join us for a 4th Quarter Family Reading Night! This family involvement event, scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2018. 5pm-6:30pmCT at Adair County Elementary, School, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia KY, will provide students with the opportunity to read books and earn AR (Accelerated Reading) points for their Reading Madness Teams and to work toward a school-wide goal of 12,000 points. There will also be reading rooms, "Basketball for Books" and hot dogs and popcorn for everyone. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there. For more information, contact the Family Resource Center at 270-384-9112. - Debbie Cowan 2018-03-16 07:37:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Bruce Rule, 63, Elk Horn, KY(1954-2018) A tragic automobile accident ended an exemplary life far too early. He served his country, loved his family dearly, was devoted to his community, and served the Lord with all his heart. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, and will be rendered full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard at committal rites in Lebanon National Cemetery. He was salesman with Backyard World in Campbellsville, KY, and had owned a dental lab for more than 40 years in Orlando, FL. He was a native of Decatur, IL, and a resident of Elk Horn, KY, at the time of his death in Elk Horn. He never met a stranger; Bruce spoke to everyone he encountered just as if he already knew them. This often opened the door for him to minister to people about the Lord, whom he loved so very much. His wife of over 27 years, Carol Robinson Rule, survives. He leaves 15 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary. Bruce Rule, 63, of Elk Horn, KY, went to be with the Lord at 7:57amET, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Elk Horn, KY, as the result of an automobile accident. The funeral service will be at 10amCT/11amET, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Doug Roberts & Dr. Joe Segree. Burial will be in Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Hwy 208, Lebanon, KY, with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-16 07:27:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
A Lesson Learned: Opinion on School Walkouts " . . . we are wired to value human life. If students didn't value human life, many of them wouldn't have walked out. If teachers and administrators didn't value human life, they wouldn't have allowed the students to walk out. . . " - BRANDON PORTER Click on headline for complete commentary by Brandon Porter Personal opinion of the writer Thousands of students walked out of schools across Kentucky and around the United States on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Some of the students walked out to promote stricter laws related to guns, others want increased security in schools, while others are calling for improved help for those suffering from mental illness. As the protests are being analyzed through many lenses, various conclusions are being drawn. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-16 06:04:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Today - FRIDAY with CM - 16 Mar 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for March 16, 2018: This summer’s flowers--Robert Stone, Friday, 16 March 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2376 2018-03-16 03:33:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
School Board Member Mike Harris resigns after 18+ years SCHOOL BOARD REPORT - Thursday, March 15, 2018
By Linda & Ed Waggener After serving on the Adair County School Board for over 18 years, Board Member Mike Harris (Div 5) submitted a letter of resignation prior to the Thursday, March 15, 2018 meeting. The letter was read to all present at the meeting by Superintendent Pamela Stevens. Dr. Stephens said his resignation will be accepted, with regret, as the Board loses the service of the 18+ year veteran. She said she had encouraged him to take his full six months allowed while he relocates, but he said he felt he just needed to resign. She said the Board will follow the Statutes now for a replacement. Harris' letter to the Superintendent read, in part: "As I have recently advised, my wife and I have now sold our house at 693 Keen Wilson Road. We no longer own a house in my school district, and the location to which we are moving is not in my school district, as well. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-03-16 00:29:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 16 Happy Birthday, Angie Goodin Carter (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Wade Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bro. Larry Glenn Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cabel Anthony Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charlotte Blair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Cravens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Inette Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Jones (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Harmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katherine Louise Grider Lepiarczyk | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaylee Shay Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kendra Brooke Stapp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenndy Grant (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Brandenburg | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Bailey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mildred Stapp (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Kay Hammond | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Truesdale Crawley, Burkesville, KY (1940-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie Ray Hadley, Russell Co., KY (1947-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Rooks, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Anderson Johnson, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon Lynn Thompson, Breeding, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, H.L. (Hulen) Judd, Green Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Clements, Taylor Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Mitchell (Trigg) Wright, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Rinehart, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Alexander, Adair Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mickey Alan Collins, Summer Shade, KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vatis Allen, Casey County, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Roger Wray, Cumberland County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy (Timmy) Holt, 49, Russell County, KY (1965-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessica Gay Tiller, 44, Edmonton, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Stapp, 94, Adair County, KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Bell, Taylor County, KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Cape, Adair County, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Tommy Bland, Taylor Co., KY (1964-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Milton (Butter) Wilson, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Doris Ann Curry, Green County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Lawrence Shuffett, Greensburg, KY, (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Edward Lee (Eddie) Abell, Adair Co., Ky (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Estelle Cox, 92, Taylor County, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Coy Tungate, Marion Co., KY/Taylor Co., KY native (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Walters, 75, Columbia, KY/Crawfordsville, IN native (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Wilson (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Bowen, of Campbellsville, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce Edward Conover, 64, Brandenburg, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis James Pond, 70, Bethelridge, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Gene Burton, 79, Columbia, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Fields, 81, Stanford, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fredrick Haynes, Russell County, KY (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, In Memory Birthday, Ovalene F. Rexroat, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy S. Benningfield, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Jean Milby, 70, Summersville, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Helm (1922-2000) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merlene Rexroat, 89, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nora Ham Aaron, Russell Springs, KY (1911) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearl Blevins, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Despain, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve (Weevie) Harris, 51, Liberty, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Edwin Grider (1933-2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, March 16, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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