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Daily News for Friday, July 27, 2018
Fentanyl killed 763 people in KY - more than heroin Fatal overdoses from all drugs skyrocketed across the Commonwealth by more than 11 percent from 2016 to 2017, taking 1,565 lives, according to an annual report released Wednesday by the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy. Click on headline for complete story By Beth warren, Louisville Courier Journal Original story URL LOUISVILLE, KY - (Wed 25 Jul 2018) - Fentanyl, a dangerous drug cartels and drug dealers sneak into heroin and even pills, contributed to 763 deaths across Kentucky last year -- more than double the deaths linked to heroin. Three other drugs also contributed to more deaths than heroin, including crystal methamphetamines, so pure now they're called "ice," according to the cases where toxicology tests were performed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 21:57:41 | Comments | Printable version
FM2, Sat 28 Jul 2018 - Selections: Who's Here - What's Here It's like a county fair every week. There will be both Kid's Bucks today. Click on headline for complete list and photo(s) By Ed Waggener (Sat 28 July 2018) - The harvest is really rolling in for the Farmers Market on the Square this morning Saturday, July 28, 2018! Check back between now and 8amCT as the selections list grows.
Click headline to include usually here, but not today and called in to let us know. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 20:43:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
Helen Hare, 77, Taylor County, KY (1941-2018) Helen dedicated more than forty-five years working first as a certified nurse assistant at Metzmeier Nursing Home and then later at Grandview Nursing Home as a medical technologist and restorative care specialist. Her family and her patients were her passion. Click on headline for complete obituary Helen Hare, 77, of Campbellsville, KY, died Thursday, July 26, 2018. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT/2pmET Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY by Bro. Jim Collison, III. Visitation will be from 4-7pmCT/5-8pmET Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 20:40:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Roxie Geneva Davenport, Green County, KY (1922-2018) She had made profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ollen T. Davenport, two brothers and one sister: Charles and Arnold Bloyd and Orvilla Clark. Click on headline for complete obituary Roxie Geneva Davenport departed this life Thursday, July 26, 2018 at her home in Green County, having attained the age of ninety-five years and nine months. The funeral service will be held at 11amCT Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY with Rev. Roger Pepper and Rev. Charlie Houk. Visitation 5pmCT until 8pmCT Saturday, July 28, 2018 and after 7amCT Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Little Leo Curry, Todd Bloyd, Tony Bloyd, Eddie Bloyd, David Bloyd, Roger Bloyd and Steve Clark. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 20:00:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sad word of the passing of Terry Edwards, 73, Columbia, KY Re-direct: Complete obituary posted. See Terry Lee Edwards, 73, Shelby Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1945-2018) March 15, 1945 ~ July 27, 2018 (Age 73) We have learned the sad word of the passing of Terry Lee Edwards, age 73, who died Friday, July 27, 2018 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He is survived by two daughters Holly Edwards Grimsley & husband Charles and Sherri Edwards Chunn & husband Paul; one sister, Judy Bryant Taylor; three brothers, Randall, Phillip, & William Bryant; favorite uncle and aunt, Lucian & Lottie Edwards of Columbia, KY. A complete obituary with survivors and other details will be posted when available from Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. 2018-07-27 19:58:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kid friendly FM2 eat-free menu for Sat 28 Jul 2018 Kids Bucks at start of day. From all signs, it is going to be a great FM2. Vendors are enthusiastic and have a fabulous variety. There will be lots and lots of melons. - LOIS CUNNINGHAM By Lois Cunningham Kids eat free at the Hungry Kids Cafe, open Saturdays for breakfast and lunch at Farmer's Market on the Square, Corner Merchant & Campbellsville Streets, Columbia, KY 8am-1pmCT (our hours may be slightly different from FM2). Here's our menu for Saturday, July 28, 2018:
All kids eat free every Saturday. Parents are welcome to join children for a donation. And thanks to the seniors who eat with us and tell us it's the best meal they've had all day. We really appreciate that. - LOIS 2018-07-27 19:15:51 | Comments | Printable version
Raiden Bryce England-Johnson, 13-day-old infant, Adair Co., KY July 13, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 (Age 13 days) Precious baby boy was the grandson of William & Tabatha England of Campbellsville, KY, and Lenora Johnson of Russell Springs, KY. He leaves uncles and aunts in Columbia, KY, and a brother in Russell Springs, KY as well. His final resting place will be in Greensburg Cemetery. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Raiden Bryce England-Johnson, infant son of Sereena Johnson & Marsh Ray England of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the Cincinnati Childrens Hospital. Funeral services for Raiden Bryce England-Johnson will be 11amCT, Monday, July 30, 2018, at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY. Burial will follow in the Greensburg Cemetery N Main Street, Greensburg, KY. Visitation will be after 9amCT Monday until the funeral hour at 11amCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 18:03:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Disabled placard changes coming this fall to curb fraud In 2009, Kentucky stopped charging for additional placards; and in one year, the number of placards issued surged from nearly 32,000 to more than 209,000. 'Charging a fee for additional placards and linking placards to individuals, not vehicles, are steps we hope will cut down on the number of placards issued and help disabled populations find designated spots' - REP JERRY T. MILLER Click on headline for complete story By Naitore Djigbenou FRANKFORT, KY (27 Jul 2018) - Significant improvements are coming this fall to Kentucky's familiar blue and red disabled parking placards, aimed at improving parking access for disabled populations and curbing potential fraudulent use. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing is working to implement software system, design and operational changes for the production and issuance of disabled placards statewide set in motion by House Bill 81. Kentuckians can expect to see program changes launch September 17 at County Clerk offices across the state. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 17:09:03 | Comments | Printable version
CHS volleyball team hosts camp for 3rd through 8th graders By Calen McKinney Campbellsville High School volleyball team recently hosted a camp for students in third through eighth grades. About 10 campers participated, along with the CHS volleyball team. Campers included Campbellsville Middle School eighth-grader BreAnna Humphress, seventh-graders Chloe Thompson and Ava Hughes, sixth-grader Anna Floyd, Campbellsville Elementary School fifth-grader Kennedy Griffiths, second-grader Lillie Judd and first-grader Remi Petett. Also attending the camp were Braelynn Price and Karsyn Smith. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 13:57:04 | Comments | Printable version
Clinton county residents arrested after foot chase NOTE: An arrest is not a finding of guilt. An individual placed under arrest is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. By Tpr. Nick Hale Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY Clinton County, KY - On Thursday, July 26, 2018, at approximately 1:21pmCT, Trooper Jordan Carter assisted the Clinton County Sheriff's Department with a stolen vehicle they located on Sam Ayers Rd., where the driver had fled on foot. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 13:39:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Casey County man arrested on indictment warrant NOTE: An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual placed under arrest is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. By Tpr. Nick Hale Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY Russell County, KY - On Friday, July 27, 2018, at approximately 8:56amET, Trooper Levi Scott served an indictment warrant at the Casey County Detention Center on Brian Monday, age 28, of Liberty. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 13:36:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Fiscal Court Special Session 27 Jul 2018 - REPORT In the only split vote, 5-2, court approves $1 per hour extra pay for 'bridge workers'. A note: Magistrate Sammy Baker, who championed the bonus, said he has been told that Adair County is the only county in the state which builds it's own county road bridges, a great money saver, he said. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Ed Waggener In an approximately hour long session, Friday morning, the Adair County Fiscal Court completed a number of major items, including giving the workers on the Rollen Coomer Road Bridge Project additional pay, authorizing the county attorney to draft a contract with Chris Bennett as local electrical inspector, approving requests for fund transfers from Treasurer Melinda Quinn, authorizing completion of paperwork on RMA (rubber modified asphalt) grant, gave the go-ahead to advertise for home incarceration project, agreed to require all county road department employees to have CDL, and okayed a negotiated rent increase on a county-owned building. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 13:26:50 | Comments | Printable version
Elma Dick Ponser, 96, Science Hill, KY (1921-2018) She and her husband lived in four different countries. They lived in Afghanistan, Algeria, Indonesia and Singapore. She was seamstress and owner of Needle & Thread. She was a member of the Science Hill United Methodist Church and accepted Christ at an early age. She was also a member of the Science Hill Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Ponser and one sister, Mafre Eldridge. Click on headline for complete obituary Elma Dick Ponser, 96, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. A funeral service was held Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home, 5900 N. Hwy 27, Science Hill, KY with Bro. David Green officiating. Burial was in Science Hill Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 10:54:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Routine traffic stop in Holy Cross, KY leads to drug arrest Trooper Clint Bale made routine stop on Green ATV on Reuben Smith Road in Holy Cross. Driver arrested, lodged in Marion County Detention center, facing multiple allegations beyond citation for operating ATV on Roadway, including drug charges. Note: An arrest is not a finding of guilt. An individual placed under arrest is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. By Tpr Nick Hale, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY MARION COUNTY, KY (Fri 27 Jul 2018) On July 25, 2018 at approximately 7:01pmET, Trooper Clint Bale conducted a routine traffic stop on a green ATV, in the limits of Holy Cross on Rueben Smith Road. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 10:24:54 | Comments | Printable version
Clothing giveaway at Columbia Church of Christ - 4 Aug 2018 There will be a back to school clothing giveaway in the basement of the Columbia Church of Christ , 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY, 9am-12pmCT, Saturday, August 4, 2018. Children accompanied by parents will receive new socks and underwear and school supplies. D. Stone 2018-07-27 09:47:44 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Adair County Farmers Market - Fri 24 Jul 2018 The following vendors are at the Adair Farmers Market, 6am-10amCT, today, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Click on headline for Who's Here, What's Here The Adair County Farmers Market, Parking Lot, Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, is OPEN 6am-10amCT, TODAY, (or until sold out), Fri, July 24, 2018 with the following: - Holly Kerns, Sano, KY I have Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Potatoes, and a few Watermelons. Thank you - HollyCheck back soon. There may be more vendors this morning. Remember, the Adair Farmers Market is open Tuesdays and Fridays, 6am-10amCT, with parking just a few feet away from all the stalls. We look forward to seeing you in the cool of the early morning, when selection is its very best. (Sponsored) 2018-07-27 06:30:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
Princesses & Pirates open house concurrent with Libby's Owner Cheryl Corbin invite everyone to attend ribbon cutting 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 Cheryl's Princesses & Pirates, 107 Burkesville Street, Suite B, Downtown Columbia, KY, phone 270-250-2730, beside Walker Realty. Owner Cheryl Corbin invites everyone to attend. The ribbon cutting will be concurrent with the Chamber Ceremony for Libby's Gift Boutique & Southern Accents. There will be light refreshments. 2018-07-27 02:44:25 | Comments | Printable version
KSP partners with state agencies to enforce 'move over' law Kentucky passed a law* in 2003 requiring motorists to move to the adjacent lane when approaching an emergency or public safety vehicle. If it's impossible or unsafe to change lanes, motorists must slow down and use caution. State police say failure to comply can result in fines, jail time or both. Click on headline for complete story Sherry H. Bray, Kentucky State Police Headquarters, Public Affairs Branch FRANKFORT, KY (Thu 26 Jul 26, 2018) - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) has joined forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project for enforcement of the 'Move Over' law this week. This high-visibility enforcement effort will include KSP, Indiana State Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania State Police, Michigan State Police, and the West Virginia State Police. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 02:30:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Eastern KY school board sets own minimum wage - $10/hr From Kentucky Press News Service The Floyd County Board of Education approved what Finance Director Matt Wireman called "our own minimum wage" for classified employees this week. During its July 23 meeting, the board unanimously approved increasing the minimum salaries of classified employees so that no employee starts out at less than $10 per hour in the district. Click on headline for more By Mary Meadows, Floyd County Chronicle and Times Original Story URL The Floyd County Board of Education approved what Finance Director Matt Wireman called "our own minimum wage" for classified employees this week. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 01:53:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
23 indicted in surge to reduce violent crime in Louisville, KY "Kentucky families deserve to be safe, regardless of zip code," U.S. ATTORNEY RUSSELL COLEMAN United States Attorney announces charges against 23 more defendants in surge to reduce violent crime in Louisville. One defendant shot at a police officer at point blank range; two others charged with manufacturing and dealing in firearms without a license Note: The indictment of a person by a Grand Jury is an accusation only and that person is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. From U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky LOUISVILLE, KY - (Thu 26 Jul 2018) - United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman announced that the Louisville Federal Grand Jury returned 20 felony indictments charging 23 individuals this month with multiple counts, including firearms violations and possession and distribution of scheduled drugs. These charges continue to be developed through an ongoing partnership of multiple law enforcement agencies to maximize penalties for the most violent repeat offenders as part of the Department of Justice's Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative. This month's federal indictments are in addition to 14 indictments charging 16 individuals this past May and 21 indictments charging 23 individuals this past March totaling 60 PSN defendants so far this calendar year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-07-27 01:40:19 | Comments | Printable version
Barnett's Creek UMC Annual Fish Fry - Sat 4 Aug 2014 By Rhonda Robb-Wilson Barnett's Creek United Methodist Church, 1338 Barnett's Creek Road, Columbia, KY in the Pellyton Community of Adair County, KY, will hold the church's Annual Fish Fry and Fellowship starting at 5pmCT/6pmET, Saturday, August 4, 2018. Is having their annual fish fry and fellowship evening. Meal will include fish, sides, hush puppies, drink and dessert. A limited number of chicken strips will be available for those who need them. Donations only. Contact: Rhonda Wilson 270-385-9429 - Rhonda Robb-Wilson 2018-07-27 00:28:56 | Comments | Printable version
Today - Friday with CM - 01 Haiku by Robert Stone for July 27, 2018: No satisfaction--Robert Stone, Friday, 27 July 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2509 2018-07-27 00:09:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 27 Happy Anniversary, Dannie and Faye Word (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annette Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Austin Horton (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bonnie Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chad Price | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Quinn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doris Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dwight Lawless, grandfather and Daniel Lawless, grandson (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Faye Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gary Crawford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Lynn Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josephine Posey (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce York | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kortnei Beth Kelsay (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LaGene Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Margaret Huddleston | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Jane Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wanda VonFumetti | (Updates/Corrections) Happy IMO Birthday, Doris Smith Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Bradley Franklin, Cumberland County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Hadley, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wendell Otis Young, Green Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonora Corbin, Adair Co., KY, native (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Greer Goodin, Adair Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Martin, Burkesville, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Eugene McClendon, Burkesville, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Taylor Fudge, Marrowbone, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Bill (Little Richard) Milby, Green County, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Archie Thomas Coffman, 53, Casey Co. KY, (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Roy Bybee, Edmonton, KY, Adair Co. native (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie Mae Short, Taylor County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lemuel (Junebug) Burton, Jr. , Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Tucker Passmore, Russell Springs, KY (1979-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda L. Williams, 73, Russell Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Alice Reane' Parrish Kerwin, Cumberland Co., KY (1970-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Jo McQueary, 50, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Janes, 76, Adair County, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kara Fudge, 91, Adair County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Harold E. (Gene) Vaughan, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bobby B. Bingham, Green County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Joseph Holmes , 80, Summer Shade, Metcalfe County KY/Westford, NY native (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Obeginski, 81, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Brown, 71 Knifley, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Faye Burton, 68, Columbia, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Stidham, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith Jewell, 44, Green County, KY (1975-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Grider Jessie, 83, Columbia, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Graybeal, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sam Tucker, 83, Knifley, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Washington (Pete) Vaughn, 99, Summersville, KY (1921-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, July 27, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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