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Black Stallion Steakhouse soft opening - Mon, 30 Jul 2018 Official opening for public scheduled for 10amCT, Monday, July 30, 2018, for the new Black Stallion Steak House, 210 Will Walker Road, Columbia, KY, in the Pinewood Shopping Center. Restaurant has seating for 250 inside, 50 more on patio. By Vicky Pike Friends, family and colleagues of the developers of the Black Stallion Steakhouse gathered for a soft opening Thursday evening. Welcome to my new neighbors across the road. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 22:02:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
Chester Wayne Harper, 61, Edmonton, KY (1957-2018) May 1, 1957 ~ July 25, 2018 (Age 61) He was a truck driver and of the Baptist Faith. He was a member of a large, respected Metcalfe County family, the son of the late Chester Wilson Harper & Patricia Jewell Crabtree. His wife, Rebecca Harper, Edmonton, KY, survives, as does his step mother, Janice Harper of Louisville, KY. He leaves 10 direct and one step living descendants. His final resting place will be in Metcalfe County, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Chester Wayne Harper, age 61, of Edmonton passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be held 2pmCT, Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 10amCT until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 17:36:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Joedene Simpson, 85, Green County, KY (1932-2018) Monday, December 19, 1932 ~ July 26, 2018 (Age 85) He had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a farmer, loved fishing, growing pumpkins, hunting arrowheads, and digging ginseng. He was a member of a highly respected family, the son of the late Ural "Tobe" Simpson & Golda Dee McKinney Simpson. His wife Ruth Arnett Simpson, survives. He leaves six descendants, spanning four generations, including a daughter, Elva Jo Simpson Coffey, and grandchildren in Adair County, KY, and grandchildren in Green County, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Joedene "Joe" Simpson, 85, of Green County, KY, departed this life on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 17:13:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Alpla to expand Bowling Green, KY plant, create 24 jobs Gov. Bevin announces Austrian plastic manufacturer will invest nearly $7 million in 100,000-square-foot addition Click on headline for complete story By Nicole Burton and Jack Mazurak News from the Communications Office of Gov. Matt Bevin FRANKFORT, KY (26 Jul 2018) - Gov. Matt Bevin today announced plastic bottle and packaging manufacturer Alpla Inc. will grow its Bowling Green facility with a $6.9 million project expected create 24 full-time jobs. "Since locating their second Kentucky facility in Warren County just a few years ago, Alpla has continued to steadily grow their operations," Gov. Bevin said. "The company's newest expansion is great news for the Bowling Green region and is emblematic of Alpla's success here in the commonwealth. We wish them much success moving forward, and are grateful for their continued dedication to doing business in Kentucky." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 16:50:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Wendell Tucker, 75, Russell County, KY (1942-2018) September 17, 1945 ~ July, 23, 2018 (Age 75) He was a musician and a member of Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church. He was a native of Russell County, KY, and a resident of Russell County at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Roxie & Gilbert Tucker. His wife, Margie Polston Tucker, survives. Click on headline for complete obituary Wendell Tucker, 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away, Monday July 23, 2018 at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Funeral services will be at 2pmCT, Saturday July 28, 2018 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 391 E Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Melvin Offill officiating. Interment will be in the Military Springs Cemetery, Highway 196, Jabez, KY. Visitation will be 11am-2pmCT, Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 16:29:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Carol Perkins: Seeing a movie with friends It was to have been a perfect Saturday. Missed meet-up spoiled it. Next earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins: Longing for the times of innocence By Carol Perkins A day out of the house; that's what I needed. Get my nails done; have a pedicure; go shopping and then to a movie. What a perfect Saturday! I was at the Nail Salon by eleven and finished by one thirty. Three hours before the movie, so I went to store number one: piddled around and bought some throw rugs. Store number two: piddle around and bought ink for my printer. Store number three: piddled around and bought a box of flower bulbs that may be dried out. Finally, at four o'clock I had had enough piddling, so I went to the theater. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 16:14:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Ayla Hargis receives CU online program Social Work award By Leslie Michaels Too many times, life gets in the way of our goals, passions, and dreams. We've all had these instances, and the measure of a person is how they rise to the occasion. I'm writing to introduce you to local graduate, Ayla Hargis, the first online student at the Campbellsville University Carver School of Social Work to receive the Outstanding Bachelor of Social Work Award. Her success illustrates the need for more local universities to embrace online programs in areas of need, like social work. In Kentucky, Hargis struggled to find a practicum placement due to a shortage of licensed supervisors with social work degrees. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 15:27:41 | Comments | Printable version
Ribbon cutting at Libby's Gift Boutique & Southern Accents - Friday 3 Aug 2018 Owners Libby & Billy Fudge invite everyone to attend From Chamber President Pam Hoots & Executive Secretary Ellen Zornes There will be a Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at 11amCT., Friday, August 3, 2018, at Libby's Gift Boutique & Southern Accents, 107 Burkesville Street, Suite B, Downtown Columbia, KY, beside Walker Realty. Owners Libby & Billy J. Fudge invite everyone to attend. There will be light refreshments, Giveaways, and Discounts during the open house which accompanies the ribbon cutting. 2018-07-26 12:55:47 | Comments | Printable version
Kenny George, Greenwood, IN (1960-2018) June 4, 1960 ~ July 21, 2018 (Age 58) He was a truck driver. He was a native of Bartholomew County, IN, and a resident of Johnson County, IN, at the time of his death. He was a member of a large, respected family with deep roots in South Central Kentucky. He was the son of the late Norman & Earline Bennett George. His wife, Ginger Gabbard George, survives. He leaves five direct living descendants. His final resting place will be in his ancestral home county, at Morris Chapel Cemetery. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Kenny George, 58, of Greenwood, Indiana, died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 3:50pmET, at the Greenwood Health & Living Community. Funeral service for Kenny George will be Monday, July 30, 2018 at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Junior Crawhorn officiating. Burial will be in Morris Chapel Cemetery, 46 Morris Chapel Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation after 9amCT/10amET, Monday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 12:46:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Paz-Holley Project total leaps by $2,850 in 3 days! Paz-Holley (P-H) Project now needs $35,000 to achieve its goal of $108,000. If Fundraising continues at current pace of $950 per day since the last update from Treasurer Maggie Coleman, it will reach its goal in 39 days, sometime during the day of Tuesday, September 4, 2018!!! Click on headline for full story and to see how to join the effort By Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com According to J.O.Y. Ministries treasurer Maggie Coleman, donations to the Paz-Holley Project have now increased to $73,000, on its way to the goal of $108,000 needed to completely pay for the house. The original goal came about from prayers and discussions of how to help five young Adair County children who became homeless when their mother was murdered and their father was taken to jail in October, 2017. The five little ones were taken in by their mother's brother and his wife who already had five children of their own - making them sudden parents of ten children. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 12:15:22 | Comments | Printable version
Crossings on tolled bridges reach new highs Callers connecting with customer service faster than ever By Mindy Peterson FRANKFORT, KY (Thu 26 Jul 2018) - Crossings on the three tolled bridges connecting Louisville and Southern Indiana reached new highs in the second quarter and the time it took to connect with a customer service representative reached an all-time low. To read the full RiverLink Biannual Report, Click here. 2018-07-26 10:55:51 | Comments | Printable version
Election Nov 2018- Troy H. Grider files for School Board, Div 5 Thus far, Grider is only candidate to file a school board seat. Three vacancies exist. By Ed Waggener County Clerk Lisa Greer announced today, that Troy H. Grider filed this morning, Thursday, July 26, 2018, for the unexpired term of Mike Harris, who resigned when he moved out of the District in Adair County School School Board Division 5 - Ozark, West Columbia, East Columbia precincts. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 10:12:44 | Comments | Printable version
Gerald Reliford: 'I'll see you later, Bro. Joe & Bro. Lewis' The Friday morning breakfast changed members over its 20 years, but three stayed fast throughout, Bro. Joe, Bro. Lewis, and Bro. Gerald. . . the last had believed he would be the first. 'I have a real sense of loss, but one day I will join them again,' he writes. Comments re article 98628: Remembering Bro Haynes The definition of a gentleman By Gerald Reliford Bro. Lewis Haynes and I first met when I was a freshman at ACHS in 1961. He was my Civics teacher and he was "Mr. Haynes" to us. Fifty seven years later we had a bond as ministers in Adair County and to me he is Brother Lewis. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 10:01:39 | Comments | Printable version
June 2018 unemployment rates improve slightly By Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 115 Kentucky counties between June 2017 and June 2018, and rose in five (Ballard, Crittenden, Metcalfe, Monroe and Owen) counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Locally, rates were down in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Russell, and Taylor Counties compared to June 2017. Unemployment rose in all seven local counties from May to June, 2018. Adair Co. and Russell Co., both at 6.1%, are the only two local counties with higher unemployment than the 5% KY state average.
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Adair County Fiscal Court Special Called Meeting - 27 Jul 2018 AGENDA Special session will take up several major issues with nine-item agenda, one item with multiple possible issues, including possible new hires Click on headline for complete agenda By Gale Cowan The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in a special called meeting at 9amCT, Friday, July 27, 2019, at the Adair County Annex Basement, 424 Public Square, Columbia, Kentucky 42728 with the following agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 09:17:24 | Comments | Printable version
Biscuit's saga - a reminder of the things that matter '. . . why dogs, not cats, are man's best friend.' - JIM PAXTON Click on headline for complete story By Jim Paxton, Paducah Sun Original Story URL On a recent early morning your author was sipping coffee during a thunderstorm, the family cat and dog at his feet. Lightning struck a stone's throw away, producing a house-rattling explosion. The cat bolted for parts unknown, leaving us to die and not showing herself again until the afternoon. But the dog, all 24 pounds of him, stormed to the door growling and barking furiously, demanding to confront what was surely a giant just outside. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-26 05:35:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Traffic Advisory - I65 Southbound in Hardin County, KY By Chris Jessie, Public Information Officer Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 4, Elizabethtown, KY This morning, Thursday, July 26, 2018, Kentucky State Police in conjunction with Scotty's Contracting will be closing the left lane of the southbound "chute" in order to conduct a crash reconstruction. Motorists traveling south on I-65 will encounter the closure at Mile 91. Traffic will be funneled into the right lane and remain to Mile 82. Access to Exits 91 and 86 will remain open at all times. This work will begin at 5:30amET/6:30amET and should be completed by 7:30amCT/8:30amET. Short delays will be possible. Motorists should be prepared for stopped and/or slowly moving southbound traffic upon approaching Exit 91. 2018-07-26 05:23:28 | Comments | Printable version
Today - THURSDAY with CM - 26 Jul 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for July 26, 2018: Do not choose a way--Robert Stone, Thursday, 26 July 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2508 2018-07-26 03:29:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Remembering Bro. Haynes: The definition of a gentleman Billy Joe Fudge writes: writes: If you look up gentleman in the dictionary, you'll find a picture of Brother Haynes. - Billy Joe FudgeComments re article 98619 Rev Lewis Haynes 85 Adair County KY 19332018 2018-07-26 03:25:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 26 Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Charlene Pike (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Pam and Ralph Shearer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alicia Garnon ( July 26,1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alisa Reeder (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blane Bardin (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandi Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brother and Sister - Yulanda Bradshaw and Brother Everrick "Moe" Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charley Michelle Decker (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Crystal "Chris" Gayle Bennett (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erica Turner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Everrick "Moe" Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Hill | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jared Brock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LaGene Stephens Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsey Caroline Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Daniel | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Gayle Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Horton (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Jo Rooks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, mother and daughter, Shanna and Lindsey Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Lynn Griffith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nicholas Hopper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick Hopper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shanna Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Lee (Eddie) Haynes, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward W. Danhauer, Louisville, KY (July 26, 1928 - August 15, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Pike, Adair Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alfred Thomas Mason Russell Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Leon Wilson, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Taylor Selby, Russell Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Neal Parnell, Adair Co., KY native (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenna Mann, Adair Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lou Ann Riggs Turner, 71, Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Tawanna Lou Spears Cash, Cumberland Co., KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. (Sonny) Perkins, Taylor County, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane Catherine (Pelly) Cundiff, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co. native (1915-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Miller, Cumberland Co., KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gertrude Welsh, Dunnville, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Bernice Hoskins, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Brian Lee Karp, Sr., Green County, KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Roy Hale, Casey County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Ray Garrett, 70, Metcalfe Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Forrest , Elk Horn, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Paul Howard (Bodie) Bow, 76, Burkesville, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Joan Turner, 68, Russell Co., KY/Metcalfe Co. native (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley M. (Biddix) Pilkington, Adair Co, KY/NC native (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Cole Hurt, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David V. Roy, 61, Russell Springs, KY, formerly of Columbia (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Jean Peake Williams, 73, Clementsville, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Duval Lorena Sidebottom Hay, Greensburg, KY (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alouise Wilson Johnson, Russell County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Justice (Pete) Milby, Gabe, Green Co., KY, (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Lee Benningfield, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara "Barbie" Faye Young, 74, Breeding, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carrie Lee Lindsey, 80, Columbia, KY native (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Campbell, III, 20, Russell Springs, KY (1999-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cindy Wood Denton, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Browning Depp, Columbia, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric D. Rowe, 37, Columbia, KY (1985-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Pauline Hayes Troop, 91, Liberty, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary W. (Frog) Rooks, 59, Columbia, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Griffin, 85, Green County, KY (1932-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kay Burton Thomas, 74, Columbia, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Corbin, 88, Columbia, KY native (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale George, 70, Columbia, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Alma Keltner, 92, Adair Co., KY (1931-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Elizabeth Grider, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Lee Woodhouse, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Derrington Walton, 81, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Marie Morgan, 7, Adair Co., KY (2017-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Becker, 97, Green Co., KY (1924-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William N. 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