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Daily News for Thursday, May 17, 2018
Jonas Scott, Clinton County, (1961-2018) He was a member of the House of Prayer Church and a chef. Click on headline for complete obituary Jonas P. Scott of Albany, KY, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Medical Center in Albany, KY, The Funeral Service will be conducted Friday, May 18, 2018 at 2pmCT in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY. Burial will be in the Burkesville Cemetery in Burkesville, KY. The family will receive friends after 5pmCT on Thursday, May 17, 2018 until the funeral hour on Friday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-05-17 22:57:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Mom thrilled at baby picture, hoping for more details Janice Tucker writes: My mom never saw a baby picture of herself, and she was told that she won this baby contest at the fair and was just so thrilled. We would greatly appreciate any information.Comments re article 97317 Query Anyone remember Inis McKinney winning baby contest 2018-05-17 22:09:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Nadine (Carr) Fights, Russell Co., KY/Casey native, (1936-2018) Nadine was an office manager and a bookkeeper. She loved spending time with her family, reading and bird watching. She leaves eight direct living descendants. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Click on headline for complete obituary Nadine Carr Fights, 81, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away from this Earth on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, to be with Christ. The funeral service will be held at 12pmCT/1pmET, on Friday, May 18, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Danny Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Brush Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-05-17 20:27:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Burton Garbage is high bidder for City's surplus 1999 GMC Packer By Ed Waggener In a very brief session this evening, with Mayor Curtis Hardwick presiding and City Clerk Rhonda Loy acting as session recorder, the Columbia City Council met and opened the single sealed bid for a Columbia Sanitation surplus 1999 garbage truck. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-05-17 17:10:19 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County now provides option for proper flag disposal "This centrally-located drop-off provides convenience while respecting our national symbol." - JOE HARE, Commander, VFW Post 6097 Click on headline for complete story By Bridgett Compton Executive Secretary, Adair County Fiscal Court Adair County provides new option for proper disposal of worn U.S. Flags! In partnership with the National Association of Counties and the National Flag Foundation, Adair County has installed a flag retirement box, sponsored by the Kentucky Association of Counties, at no cost to the county, at the entrance to the Judge Executive- Michael Lee Stephens' office at the Adair County Courthouse Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. "It is with my greatest pleasure we are able to have this centralized location to honor our national flag along with the citizens of Adair County who have served our great nation!" said Judge Executive, Michael Lee Stephens. Flags should be folded respectfully before being place in the box. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-05-17 15:46:49 | Comments | Printable version
Gary Ford, 50, Adair County, KY (1968-2018) He was of the Baptist faith, worked at Cox Interior and loved fishing, Nascar Racing and the Kentucky Derby. He was a member of one of Adair County's largest and most close knit families. He was the son of the late Mitchell & Estell Corbin Ford. With his passing, eight of his 14 siblings survive as does his wife, Cindy Ford. He leaves five direct living descendants and was expecting a second grandchild in August, and counted 60 nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces among his close and cherished kin. Click on headline for complete obituary Gary Ford, 50, of Columbia, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 6:18amCT at his sister's residence. Funeral Service will be Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 1:30pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY with Bro. Ralph Foster officiating. Burial will be in the Columbia Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5pmCT Saturday, May 19, 2018. Gary's nephews will serve as casket bearers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-05-17 13:37:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Brown & Brown Acquisition means job growth in Columbia JOB GROWTH IN COLUMBIA - Build up of Adair County jobs at Columbia Commercial Insurance Service support team's Center will result from Brown & Brown's acquisition of Automotive Development Group. As the group adds sales, a larger team will be necessary at Brown & Brown of Kentucky's office building opened in early 2017, on the Adair County Veterans Memorial Bypass. With that facility, some 25 high paying jobs were added in the 5,000 s.f facility.  Photo: Brown & Brown of Kentucky's new 5,000 s.f facility opened just over 1 year ago.Introduction Mike Neal, President of Brown & Brown of Kentucky, foresees immediate incremental growth at the center due to the parent company's acquisition, saying, "With the addition of this 30 plus new talented and quality teammates from Automotive Development Group, which drive sales and really give a strong presence in the Midwest, this acquisition will continue the need to build a larger team here in our Columbia Commercial Insurance Service support team. The new team in the Midwest should also feed more business and these are integrated in into our Point of Sale Personal Lines Call Center in Adair County, so that should also drive more hiring as times goes along. This is the new building we opened a little over a year ago here in Columbia with the help of the Columbia/Adair County Economic Development Authority, Adair County Judge Executive Mike Stephens, Columbia Mayor Curtis Hardwick and the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-05-17 11:14:44 | Comments | Printable version
Albert Johnson: Ordinary Housecat Comments re photo 78743 Picture of possible mountain lion in Jefferson Co KY Albert Johnson writes: I think I see Bigfoot over there in the bushes too. Ordinary housecat. - Albert JohnsonThanks, Albert Johnson - You may be right. But I hope you keep an open mind on this. I think the jury's still out - and I believe that the KY Fish & Wildlife will be the first to let us know when there's conclusive evidence one way or another. We'll keep you posted. - EW 2018-05-17 10:40:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Golf tournament rescheduled to 7 June 2018 due to rain By Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce The Columbia - Adair Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament scheduled for today has been cancelled due to expected storms this afternoon and is rescheduled for Thursday, June 7, 2018. The Golf Tournament is an annual event at The Pines of Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club Lane, with a shotgun start at 1pmCT and a blind draw pairing with "A" players. All entries must be registered by 12:30pmNoonCT. 2018-05-17 09:00:37 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Women's Tennis sweeps San Diego Christian By Charles Balcom Mobile, AL - The Lindsey Wilson women's tennis team secured a spot in the NAIA National Championship Quarterfinals after topping San Diego Christian (CA) by a 5-0 margin on Wednesday at the Mobile Tennis Center. It marks the 11th time in program history and is the seventh season in a row the Blue Raiders have reached the final eight. The fourth-seeded Blue Raiders (13-2) now face the winner of fifth-seeded Brenau (GA) and 12th-seeded Middle Georgia State in the quarterfinals on Thursday at 9amCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-05-17 05:59:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Gov. Bevin Christian County as KY Work Ready Community From Gov. Bevin's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY (May 16, 2018) - Gov. Matt Bevin announced today that Christian County has been certified as a Kentucky Work Ready Community. Currently, 92 counties are certified as Work Ready Communities or Work Ready Communities in Progress. 2018-05-17 05:48:58 | Comments | Printable version
Large cat, possibly mountain lion, sighted in Anchorage, KY area A homeowner standing on an elevated deck snapped a distant photo of the animal in question. While the image was blurred and the animal was not clearly identifiable, biologists were able to estimate measurements based on surrounding plant life. The image is included below. - KY F & W. Click on headline for full story with the photo(s). From KY Fish & Wildlife FRANKFORT, KY (Wed 16 May 2018) - Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are asking people to be vigilant after receiving two credible but unconfirmed sightings of a mountain lion or other large feline in the Anchorage area of Jefferson County last week. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-05-17 05:27:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Day of Service/PRIDE Clean-Up at Adair County Primary Center - Wed 16 May 2018 This day is part of an Eastern Kentucky PRIDE grant that was awarded to our school in October 2017, when we wrote a proposal to begin a school wide recycling program. Wednesday was also a day of service at ACPC Click on headline for complete story By Dana Harmon Students and staff were very busy Wednesday at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY. On top of all the other activities going on at the end of the school year, the day was also ACPC PRIDE Spring Clean Up and Day of Service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-05-17 04:48:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Reminder: Adair GOP meets Thu 17 May 2018 All Adair County Republicans welcome This is a reminder that the regular 3rd Thursday monthly meeting for the Adair County Republican Party will be at 6pmCT, Thursday, May 17, 2018, in the basement of the Adair County Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. All Adair County Republicans are welcome to attend. - Jason Rector, Chairman, Adair County Republican Party 2018-05-17 02:31:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Today - THURSDAY with CM - 17 May 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 17, 2018: When meeting again--Robert Stone, Thursday, 17 May 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2438 2018-05-17 02:25:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 17 Happy Anniversary, Lynn and Mary Stephens (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Marshall and Joyce Sneed (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wayne and Elizabeth Miller (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Stotts (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hailey Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kate Erin Spinks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Ruth Scott Norris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Schella Pittman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitley Anna-Grace Janes (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie M. Cundiff, Casey Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall (Mark) H. Sasser, Liberty, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everett L. Davis, Jamestown, KY (1969-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Sherrell Morrison, Taylor Co., KY native (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bell Marie Keltner, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W.C. Conner, Green Co., KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Wiley Galliher, Casey County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis H. Gupton, 86, Taylor County, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Joe Wesley , 44, Casey County, KY (1969-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Auda Mae Tucker, 77, Russell Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola S. May, Casey Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Phipps, 87, Knifley, KY, (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwade Tolou Mings, 97, Taylor County, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, John T. Durham, Jr., Wilmore, KY (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vallace Denton Elmore, 79, Casey County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Cox, Casey County, KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Garrett, Taylor Co., KY/Nelson Co. KY native (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessi LP Lowery, 18, Russell County, KY (1999-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harvey Henry Estes, 86, Metcalfe Co., KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Infant Olivia Grace Grider, Cumberland County, KY (May 17, 2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Weddle Norman, 66, Casey Co., KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Cox Allen, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Dell Whitlow Bills McAfee, 77, Green Co., KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Effie Heskamp (1910-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Tucker, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Joyce Wright, 73, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Paul Summers, 41, Marion County, KY (1974-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Mae Cave, 81, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ranae Lynn Smith, 39, Jamestown, KY (1979-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robbie H. Jones, Green Co., KY (1936-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Ann Darnell Williams, Russell Co., KY native (1924-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Wayne Benningfield, Taylor Co. KY (1960-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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