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Roy Driver, 82, Taylor County, KY (1936-2018) After more than thirty-two years of service Roy retired from General Motors as a master mechanic and he was a member of the United Automobile Workers. His passion for collecting Buick Rivieras led to him being a founding member of the Riviera Owners Association. When Roy wasn't with his cars or his family he could be found in his garden. He was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. Click on headline for complete obituary Roy Driver of Campbellsville, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio at age 82. Funeral services will be at 10amCT/11amET Friday, September 14, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY by Bro. Bill Gray and Bro. Bob Grammer. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7pmCT/5-8pmET Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 23:48:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Video: All in For LWC 2018 Chairman of the Lindsey Wilson Board of Trustees Allan Parnell talks about why he created the Chair's Challenge and extends gratitude to all those who have participated over the years. LWC will receive $1,000,000 if 3,000 donors make gifts during September 11-12, 2018. To be a part of the Chair's $1,000,000 Challenge, give online by clicking on www.lindsey.edu/giving. You can also call the college's development office at 270-384-8400. Gifts can be restricted to a specific program or can be unrestricted to the general fund. 2018-09-11 17:18:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
KY State Resort Parks discount rate to those fleeing Florence Adverse weather rates available at all resort parks through September 30, 2018 Click on headline for full story By John F. Cox, KY State Parks FRANKFORT, KY (Tue 11 Sep 2018) - Kentucky State Resort Parks are offering a discounted rate of $49.95/night on lodge rooms to residents of any East Coast state seeking shelter from Hurricane Florence. The rate for one bedroom cottages is $69.95/night and for two bedrooms, $79.95/night. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 16:04:43 | Comments | Printable version
Robert Cummings: Urges Greasy Creek Park supporters to write Robert Cumming writes: Interested persons seeking to re-establish the former Greasy Creek Roadside Park located in Russell county Ky along headwaters of Greasy Creek branch of Lake Cumberland are urged to contact Ky Senators: Mitch McConnell 317 Russell Office Bldg, Washington D.C. 20510-0001 and Rand Paul 167 Russell Office Bldg. Washington D.C. 20501 also a request for proposal for Corps of Engineers Permit to re-establish the former Greasy Creek Roadside Park in Russell county Ky should be sent to: Honorable R D James Asst Secy. of the Army Civil Works Dept. of the Army 108 Army Pentagon Washington D.C.20310-0108 --Robert CummingComments re article 99179 Unimproved boat ramp is put intake out at Greasy Creek 2018-09-11 15:29:52 | Comments | Printable version
Man shot by homeowner during home invasion faces charges KSP identifies suspect as 30-year-old Christopher I. Little, who is now charged with two counts of burglary, 2nd degree NOTE: An arrest and/or charge is not a finding of guilt. An individual placed under arrest is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. Next earlier article, this story: Man shot by homeowner during alleged home invasion Click on headline for complete story By Tpr Scotty R. Sharp, Public Information Officer KSP Post 4, Elizabethtown, KY ELIZABETHTOWN, KY. ELIZABETHTOWN, KY. (Tue 11 Sep 2018) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 detectives have charged Christopher I. Little (30) of Boston, KY with two (2) counts of Burglary 2nd Degree for the incidents that occurred on September 7, 2018 on Hall Road. The investigation is ongoing by KSP Post 4 investigators. 2018-09-11 15:27:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Grandparents Group lunch meeting topic will be Home Safety Lunch will be provided By Debbie Cowan You are invited to join us for information, resources and fun with other local "Grands" September 26, 2018 at 11amCT at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office, 409 Fairgrounds Street (Hwy 206), Columbia, KY. Grand Group is a support group for grandparents and other relatives who are the primary caregiver for their grandchildren or another child. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 14:54:47 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Democrats hosting a dinner rally Friday, 28 Sep 2018 Rep. Rocky Adkins will be keynoter. By Vicky Browning Pike, treasurer, Adair County Democratic Party The Adair County Democrat Party is hosting a dinner rally Friday, September 28, 2018 at 6:30pmCT at Lindsey Wilson College Cranmer Dining Hall, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 13:31:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Kids Fest at Columbia First Church of Nazarene 15 Sep 2018 Mary Anna Burns Columbia First Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY, will have a Kids Fest, from 10am-2pmCT. Saturday September 15, 2018, , there will be inflatables, train, furry friend rides, popcorn, sno cones, cotton candy & food and it's all free and everyone is welcome, Contact: 270-384-2956 - Mary Anna Burns 2018-09-11 12:42:41 | Comments | Printable version
1-headlight traffic violation leads to arrest on multiple charges Incident on S. Central Avenue, Campbellsville, KY - 25-year-old Lebanon, KY, man arrested, incarcerated on multiple allegations of drug, traffic offenses plus tampering with physical evidence, after Trooper Clint Bale observed what appeared to be a prescription pill container being tossed out window during stop. According to allegations, suspect confessed that container had cocaine and lortabs in it. 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. Click on headline for complete story By Tpr. Nick Hale, Public Affairs Officer KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY TAYLOR COUNTY, KY. (Tue 11 Sep 2018) - On September 7, 2018 at approximately 9:47pmET, Trooper Clint Bale was on routine patrol in the limits of Campbellsville on S Central Avenue, when he observed a silver 2002 Nissan Altima with one headlight illuminated. Prior to initiating a traffic stop, Trooper Bale observed the driver throw what appeared to be a prescription pill container, out of the window. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 12:28:05 | Comments | Printable version
ACMS Site Council meets in Special Session - Thu 13 Sep 2018 Public Notice: Meeting to discuss personnel and fund-raisers The Adair County Middle School SBDM Council will be meeting in special session to discuss personnel and fund-raisers. The special session will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 3:45pmCT, at Adair County Middle School, 322 Gen John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. - Alma Rich, Principal 2018-09-11 12:01:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWC Board Chair promises $1,000,000 to LWC if challenge met The LWC Board of Trustees and Chair Allan Parnell promises $1,000,000 to LWC if 3,000 donors give to the college, September 11-12. All in For LWC is under way. Any gift, of any amount, will help LWC reach its goal. To make a gift of any amount to the All In for LWC Chair's Challenge during September 11-12, you can give online by clicking on www.lindsey.edu/giving You can also call the college's development office at 270-384-8400. Gifts can be restricted to a specific program or can be unrestricted to the general fund. Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Venus Popplewell, LWC Director of Public Relations Lindsey Wilson College Board of Trustees and chair, Adair County native Allan Parnell will donate $1 million toward LWC student scholarship aid if 3,000 donors make gifts during the 48-hour period between September 11-12, 2018. This marks the fifth year in which Parnell has issued a 48-hour challenge. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 11:43:22 | Comments | Printable version
Granny Nannie: Comments on KHD removing illegal signs Personal Commentary Granny Nannie finds it interesting that I have never noticed the state highway department mentioning removing signs from the right-of-way until an election is nearing, no matter how many other signs are scattered along the roadsides at other times. - Granny Nannie 2018-09-11 11:29:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Election 6 Nov 2018 - Deadlines for mail-in absentee ballot Public Notice: Absentee voting for mail-out ballot / General, November 6, 2018 / Mail-in Absentee Ballots: By Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk Absentee ballots may be requested at any time. The application has to be in house by the close of the business day, which is 4. PM on October 30, 2018 to receive your ballot. Therefore, please request your absentee in time to have the application before the deadline. The following voters may apply to cast their votes by MAIL-IN absentee ballot if the application is received no later than the close of business hours seven (7) days before the elections of November 6, 2018: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 11:23:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Boil Water Advisory - 591-2164 Bull Run & Dwight Curry Rds. -CAUD Update: Lifted As of 8:55amCT, September 12, 2018 the boil water advisory for customers from 591 Bull Run Road to 2164 Bull Run Road and Dwight Curry Road has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Thank You - Columbia Adair Utilities District. Date Issued 2018 - Time Issued 9:50amCT - Posted 10:49amCT A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for consumers of Columbia Adair Utilities District for customers from 591 Bull Run Road to 2164 Bull Run Road and Dwight Curry Road.The advisory has been issued due to main line Leak. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. CAUD is an equal opportunity provider and employer. "Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired users, call the Kentucky Relay Service at 800-648-6056. Give the communications assistant our phone number to contact us." - Mrs. Ashley Lackey 2018-09-11 10:28:08 | Comments | Printable version
Annual Family Weekend at CU coming up 21-22 Sept 2018 By Whitley E. Howlett, student news writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky.- "This year we will be having a Family Weekend like we've never had before. Campbellsville University is the students' campus, but it's their parents' campus as well," Darryl Peavler, director of alumni relations, said. "We want everyone to feel welcome and connected," Peavler said. Family Weekend kicks off on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 with a family BBQ on Stapp Lawn at 4pmCT/5pmET. During this time, the Tiger Ninja Warrior Games obstacle course will be open for students and families to participate in from 3:30-6CT/4:30-7pmET on Stapp Lawn. Afterward, the Tiger Ninja Warrior Game Show will begin at 6:15pmCT/7:15pmET for everyone to enjoy and watch the top 20 times compete on the course. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 09:46:33 | Comments | Printable version
Comment: George Kolbenschlag picture beyond perfection Comment: George Kolbenschlag's photographs are always of the highest quality and perfectly composed, assuring that the best of what's captured in the frame is in the spotlight. This one, however, goes beyond perfection - the respect showing through the expression of the human, and the keen observation in the eyes of the Liberty Nature Center hawk, moved me to stop work in progress, study the picture in detail, and say, "Thank you for sharing your gift, George!" -- Linda WaggenerComments re photo 80675 Redtailed hawk from Liberty Nature Center popular at HGR 2018-09-11 09:00:59 | Comments | Printable version
New Flyer of America opens $30 million facility in Shepherdsville Business News: Bus and motor coach parts manufacturing projectwas announced in late 2017. Plant wil create up to 550 jobs. Shepherdsville is about 1.5 hour commute from Downtown Columbia, KY. Click on headline for complete story By Nicole Burton & Jack Mazurak News from Gov. Matthew Bevin's Communications office FRANKFORT, KY (10 Sep 2018) - Gov. Matt Bevin today joined executives from New Flyer of America Inc. in Shepherdsville for the unveiling of its $30 million transit bus and motor coach parts manufacturing facility that will create up to 550 jobs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 05:19:14 | Comments | Printable version
2018 HGR Fall Heritage Festival may be record setter - preliminary MMQ Monday morning quarterbacking - the immediate follow-up given to Homeplace Events to review what worked and what didn't, is still in progress. But this preliminary report indicates that one of the best concepts for a harvest time event was another huge success. Official final stats will be posted later, when they can be reliably reported by the HGR staff Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) Information from Homeplace on Green River The official tally is not yet in, but the 2018 Homeplace on Green River just may have set a record, despite the threat of rain and one of the busiest weekends of massive events in South Central Kentucky, including Revisit Knifley, a huge football game at Blue Raider Stadium, and Bicentennial Celebration in Edmonton. Still, the crowds came, to an event which now "has a life of it's own," with a large base of devotees watching and checking for events that families - particularly - just won't miss. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 04:35:17 | Comments | Printable version
Libby Skala in Lilia, at LWC's Slider Recital Hall, Tue 11 Sep 2018 TONIGHT: Free Arts & Lecture Series Event From Lindsey Wilson College The Lindsey Wilson College Arts & Lecture Series will present Libby Skala in a dramatic portrayal of her grandmother, Lilia Skala, an Austrian stage actress who fled the Third Reich, tonight, at 7pmCT, Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in the Slider Humanities Building, 155 Blue Raider Drive, Columbia, KY. The performance is free and open to the public. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 03:20:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Adair Co. Fiscal Court regular meeting, 11 Sep 2018 - AGENDA Big agenda tonight, including Tax Rates for Eight Special Purpose Government Entities (SPGE's) and much more including major appointments, new hires, financial reports. Click on headline for complete story By Gale Cowan The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 6pmCT, Tue 11 Sep 2018, in the basement meeting room, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, with the following agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 02:54:33 | Comments | Printable version
Illegal signs being removed from state right of way areas Removed items will be taken to each county's KYTC maintenance facility and held for a month. Unclaimed materials will be trashed or recycled. General election promotion often overlooks right of way regulations Click on headline for complete story By Chris Jessie, Public Information Officer KY Transportation Cabinet District 4 - Breckinridge, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Hart, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Taylor and Washington counties ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (10 Sep 2018) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are removing illegally placed items along state maintained right of way areas. Political candidates, residents, business operators and property owners along US and KY routes are reminded no signage is allowed on right of way other than official highway signs and items approved through a permit process. In particular, as we approach the November election, campaign signs must be placed beyond right of way limits. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 02:00:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
LWC up one spot in NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll Blue Raiders now 4th in the Nation Next: - Lindsey Wilson Football hosts Pikeville (KY) At 6:30pmCT, Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Blue Raider Stadium, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY By Anthony Latessa, LW Athletics COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson football team moved up one spot to No. 4 in the first regular season NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll, officials from the national office announced on Monday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-09-11 01:36:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Today, TUESDAY with CM - 11 Sep 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 11, 2018: Fear of what persists--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 11 September 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2555 (Ad) Adair County Farmers Market - Tues 11 Sep 2018 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), with the following: Who's Here/What's HereRemember, 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) Best Places in America to Oktoberfest - WalletHub Source: WalletHub 2018-09-11 01:24:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 11 Happy Anniversary, Coy and Vickie Petty | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Vitis and Alberta Bailey (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Abagail Robertson (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benny Burton (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Branham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Coy Dean Petty (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, DeShay Franklin-Furkin (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Claywell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Dean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Knight | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda McKinley-Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marcus Yarberry (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robby Shelton (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ryan Sneed (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Bobbie Jean Hall, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandon Arthur Castellano, 33, Taylor County, KY (1983-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Cheyenne Rowland, Hustonville, KY (1974-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnold Corbin, Columbia, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Reed Poland, Jamestown, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Watson, Casey Co., KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eunice Montgomery Wright, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luther Ray Redmon, 70, Adair Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Richerson O'Banion, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bob LaGodney, Taylor County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Willard Page, 100, Adair Co., KY (1911) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Lee Berry, Adair Co., KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John William McGuire, 52, Russell Co., KY (1962-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Craig Smith, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theresa Claire Oberding, Green Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elwanda Miller, 90, Campbellsville, KY; Russell Co., KY native (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim Lee Carter Cain, 75, Glasgow, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joseph Eugene (Gene) Poindexter, 83, Cumberland Co., KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Pauline S. Funk, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hester Goode, 88, Casey Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Carter, 74, Columbia, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Eliza Cowan, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie (Rennie) Rankin, 76, Liberty, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Joyce Grant, 82, Columbia, KY (1942-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Froedge, 67, Adair Co., KY native (1941-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coy Dean Petty, 72, Columbia, KY (1951-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Loy, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Tucker (1944-2000) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey K. Brown, 66, Columbia, KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Sullivan, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Badger, Sr. 88, Casey Creek, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Karnes, 95, Columbia, KY (1926-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Wheeler, 81, Liberty, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Page, 81, Burkesville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Dale Bryant, 66, Columbia, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virgie Claycomb, 88, Columbia, KY (1936-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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