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Daily News for Monday, November 12, 2018
Operation Christmas Child off to big start Click headline for story with photos. This year's Operation Christmas Child dropoff week opened today, with 227 OCC boxes pouring in from lots of Adair County organizations. The annual Samaritan's purse project is a favorite of many Adair County residents, families, churches and groups who spread the joy to millions of children around the world by filling shoeboxes with a wow item--like a doll or soccer ball--other fun toys, school supplies, hygiene items, other items as well as notes of encouragement. OCC National Collection Week is November 12-19, 2018. The Adair County central drop off location this year is located at the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene Wheet Fellowship Building, 1200 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY 42728. Collection week hours of operation are as follows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 20:33:30 | Comments | Printable version
Emily Swafford art exhibit starts at CU 19 Nov 2018 By Ian McAninch, student intern writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Campbellsville University art major Emily Swafford of Campbellsville will present her Senior Art Exhibit in an exhibit Nov. 19 through Dec. 8 at The Pence-Chowning Art Gallery, 205 University Drive, Campbellsville. A reception for her will be from 2-4pmCT/3-5pmET Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in the gallery. All are invited to both the reception and exhibit. Swafford is a 2015 graduate of Taylor County High School and is an art major pursuing a P-12 teaching certificate this May. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 20:08:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Lindsey Wilson Men's Soccer will host Madonna By Christopher Coombs The Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team hosts Madonna (Mich.) in the NAIA National Championship Opening Round on Saturday, according to the national qualifiers and Opening Round pairings released by the national office on Monday. Kickoff for Saturday's matchup is scheduled for 2pmCT at Walter S. Reuling Stadium, 151 Holloway Drive, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 19:16:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Injury Collision Closes KY55 in Cane Valley for several hours By Sergeant Jason Morris Kentucky State Police Cane Valley, KY (November 12, 2018) Kentucky State Police investigated a two vehicle collision on KY55 at Cane Valley Mill Road today at 12:07pmCT. Preliminary investigations indicate that 21 year-old Aaron Richey of Glasgow was operating a 2018 GMC box truck traveling west on Cane Valley Mill Road, when his vehicle malfunctioned causing him to enter the path of a 2019 Peterbilt being operated by 32 year-old Mitchell Hughes of Bowling Green. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 19:04:46 | Comments | Printable version
Rose M. Tarter, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1930-2018) She was community-spirited, having been active in many civic organizations including the Business & Professional Womens Club, for which she also was named the 1981 BPW career woman of the year. She was a special edcuation teacher. Rose M. Tarter, 88, of Russell Springs, died Monday, November 12, 2018 at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. The funeral service for Rose M. Tarter will be 1:30pmCT on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Ryan Coffey, Bro. Jeff Griffin and Bro. Carroll Egnew officiating. Special Music will be performed by the Russell Springs First Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow in the Russell Springs City Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 9amCT on Wednesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 18:59:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rhymon Shorty Claywell, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2018) Shorty attended Victory Community Church and was a Supervisor at Fruit of the Loom for many years. Rhymon "Shorty" Claywell, 79, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Monday, November 12, 2018 at 4:40amCT at the Russell County Hospital. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Larry Wisdom, Bro. Rick Shelton and Bro. Gerald Reliford officiating. Burial will follow in Fudge Cemetery in Breeding, KY. Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 18:48:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia traffic stop leads to arrest 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 Officer Josh Brockman, PIO Columbia Police Department, Chief Jason Cross On 11-08-18 at approximately 4:13pmCT, Columbia Police Officer Drew Conn initiated a traffic stop on a red 1994 Ford Mustang on KY 55 North. As a result of the stop and investigation, Officer Conn called for assistance from Officer John Dial and his K-9, Gunner A positive hit was made by K-9, and a search of vehicle revealed methamphetamine, digital scales, syringes, and addition separate baggies. Jessica Parson, age 25, of Columbia, KY, was placed under arrest on charges of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st degree methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Officer Drew Conn is continuing the investigation. 2018-11-12 18:42:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
LWC Women's Soccer will host Aquinas By Christopher Coombs The Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team hosts Aquinas (Mich.) in the NAIA National Championship Opening Round on Saturday, according to the national qualifiers and Opening Round pairings released by the national office on Monday. Kickoff for Saturday's matchup is scheduled for 11amCT on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Walter S. Reuling Stadium, 151 Holloway Drive, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 18:38:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Russell County Injury Collision By Tpr. Nick Hale Russell County, KY - Trooper Zach Scott is investigating a two vehicle collision that occurred Friday, November 9, 2018 at 4:37pmCT, located three miles south of Russell Springs at the intersection of KY 92 and KY 379. Kyle Dalton, age 26, of Russell Springs, KY, was traveling south on KY 379 in a 2013 Nissan Rogue when he slowed down to turn into a parking lot. Rodney Snow, age 69, of Jamestown, KY, was also traveling south on KY 379 in a 2006 Trail Blazer; he failed to observe Dalton had slowed down and struck the back of the Rogue. Dalton and Snow were each wearing a seatbelt. They were treated and released from the Russell County Hospital. Trooper Scott was assisted at the scene by Trooper Allen Shirley, Russell County EMS, and the Russell County Sheriff's Department. 2018-11-12 18:35:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Glory Road Singers singing at Harrods Fork Thanksgiving service Glory Road Singers will sing at Harrods Fork Baptist Church, 169 Harrods Fork Circle, Columbia, KY, on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at 10:30amCT. A Thanksgiving meal will follow the worship service at 12pmNoonCT. Sunday School begins at 9:30amCT. Everyone is welcome. --Linda Walker 2018-11-12 18:33:13 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Thanks for sharing Celia Downey writes: Blue the Cat...Yes, Blue misses Ed. Thank you for sharing the thoughts and the picture of Blue. Many miss Ed too. Linda, thankful for you. --Celia 2018-11-12 18:19:24 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: kudos to good bus diver, shame on ones not stopping when sign is out Lou Ann Flanagan writes: We were following a bus Thursday, Nov 8, 2018 on Tutt Street and the bus driver would have to basically block the road to keep cars from flying by. One even pulled out of their drive as the bus was getting ready to unload. Kudos to the bus driver for watching over the students and shame on the drivers who kept trying to pass the bus when the stop sign was out! This happens everywhere and we need to call out those drivers and thank the bus drivers who do all they can to protect our students. --Lou Ann Thank you for this good reminder! Citizens can contribute to highway safety by calling KSP toll-free at 1-800-222-5555. Calls can confidentially report impaired drivers or any criminal activity - just like what is described here. A free KSP mobile phone app is available to download to cell phones. The app provides quick, direct access to KSP including weather, road and traffic information as well as text, voice and photo tip capabilities to report criminal behavior. The app is available for IPhone, IPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple or Google Play stores. Download the KSP mobile app by searching “KSPOLICE” in the app store and you can also follow along on twitter @KYStatePolice. 2018-11-12 15:19:41 | Comments | Printable version
Road Closed Due to Injury Collision in Cane Valley ****UPDATE**** As of 6:16pmCT the roadway has now reopened to normal traffic. By Sergeant Jason Morris Cane Valley, KY - Kentucky State Police are currently on the scene of a two vehicle injury collision involving commercial motor vehicles at the intersection of KY55 and KY633. The roadway has been closed to allow for crews to clean up the collision scene. All motorist are being detoured onto Cane Valley Road and back onto KY55. The road is estimated to be closed for up to 4 hours. Further information will be sent once the roadway is open. 2018-11-12 14:35:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Drive carefully on Highway 55 North Linda Lewis writes: There is a vehicular accident involving a semi and a FedEx truck on Highway 55 near Cane Valley. Please drive with caution! --Linda 2018-11-12 13:51:47 | Comments | Printable version
New Student Business Accelerator launces at WKU-Glasgow Western Kentucky University faculty, staff and student entrepreneurs recently shared opportunities WKU offers to student entrepreneurs, including the new Student Business Accelerator (SBA) at WKU in Glasgow. The WKU Student Business Accelerator (SBA) in Glasgow is a free program for WKU students which supports new ideas, offers practical resources and promotes mentorship from business leaders to create opportunities for students as they explore starting their own businesses. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 10:00:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWC Volleyball wins MSC Tournament with 3-1 victory over CU The Lindsey Wilson volleyball team received a bye directly to the final site of the NAIA Volleyball National Championship Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa as the national office announced the qualifiers and opening round matchups on Monday. By Christopher Coombs Bowling Green, KY - The Lindsey Wilson volleyball team captured the program's fourth-consecutive and sixth overall Mid-South Conference Tournament championship on Friday night with a 3-1 win over Campbellsville Univeristy at Bowling Green High School. With the victory, Lindsey Wilson secures the conference's automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament later this month. LWC also captured the MSC Tournament crown in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2017. It also marks the fourth-consecutive season Lindsey Wilson has collected both the regular season and tournament conference titles. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 09:58:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Ruby Clark, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2018) Ruby was a dairy farmer and homemaker. Quilting was one of many things that Ruby would do to care for and show her love for her family. When wrapping up in one of her beautiful quilts, you not only feel the warmth she intended, but you can see the love she put into every stitch. Ruby Clark of Campbellsville passed away at 5:10amET on Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was 94 years old. The funeral service will be at 11amET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, with Bro. Dannie Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pmET until 8pmET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 09:54:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACHS Chair Back Seat Sales and Season Tickets on sale By Brent Campbell Adair County High School John Burr Memorial Gymnasium Chair back Seat Sales and Season Tickets for the 2018-2019 Adair County Lady Indians and Indians will go on sale Monday November 12, 2018. Chair back seats will go on sale Monday November 12, 2017 and run through Monday November 19 for season seat holders last year. Any seats leftover after November 19, 2018 will go on sale to the general public. Season passes are also now on sale:
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Open Mic night at Shiloh CC Fri 16 Nov 2018 There will be an open mic night at 6:30pmCT on Friday, November 16, 2018, at Shiloh Christian Church, 239 Shiloh Cemetery Road, Columbia, KY. Eveyone is invited to come and join in, either sing or play or both, we would love to have you! --Jean Corbin 2018-11-12 09:39:44 | Comments | Printable version
LWC football 49-14 over Kentucky Christian on Senior Day By Christopher Coombs The Lindsey Wilson football team dominated the first half of their final regular season game of 2018 as the Blue Raiders cruised to a 49-14 victory over Kentucky Christian on senior day. The Lindsey Wilson offense produced 453 yards of total offense as they managed 222 yards on the ground and 231 yards through the air. The Blue Raiders defense limited the Knight to 108 yards on the ground and 93 passing yard in the game. Cameron Dukes led the LWC offense to six touchdowns in the first half as he completed 13-of-20 passing attempts for two touchdowns. Hunter Watkins had five receptions for 67-yards and one touchdown as three Blue Raider running back scored touchdowns on the day. Delvon Dunn recorded a game-high two scores as Darius Clark and Jaylen Boyd both managed one apiece. Clark led Lindsey Wilson with 83 rushing yards. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 09:37:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
CMS math students survive escape room By Calen McKinney Campbellsville Middle School students recently survived an escape room full of math problems. In LeeAnn Grider's sixth-grade math class, students were recently tested on fractions, multiplication, division and more. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 07:16:04 | Comments | Printable version
No activity in 7-County Area Courts for Mon 12 Nov 2018 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, November 12, 2018, at a glance:
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History from Mike Watson: God Bless America! By Mike Watson One century has passed since the 'War to End All Wars' raged in Europe. We commonly refer to this first true global conflict as World War I, a name that would not be necessary had there not been a second war so close on the heels of this one. Dr. Gilbert Treadway, Professor of History at Campbellsville College, now University, would often state in class: "A day will come when there will be no distinction between the First and Second World Wars, they will be spoken of collectively." This is already becoming true. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-11-12 06:31:51 | Comments | Printable version
Today - MONDAY with CM - 12 Nov 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for November 12, 2018: One sure of oneself--Robert Stone, Monday, 12 November 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2617 2018-11-12 06:28:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
No school in Adair County today Dr. Pamela Stephens, Superintendent of Adair County Schools reminds everyone that there's no school in Adair County today in honor of the Veterans Day Holiday. School resumes tomorrow, Tuesday. 2018-11-12 05:45:47 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 12 Happy Birthday, Amanda A. Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beckham Kingrey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Estes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carolyn Rose Burton Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dallie Young Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna K. Bryant (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gregory Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janet Harmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Wethington | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsay Andrews | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Logan VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nevaeh M. Widmeyer (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richard Hamlett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Troy Huddleston | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Sue Jackson Jones, 68,Tompkinsville, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Wells, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy Jane Skipworth, 75, Burkesville, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Christie Cooley, Adair County, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herschel Grant, Adair Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eloise Harden, 91, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Hazel Curry, Adair Co., KY 1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Stotts, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Virginia Colson, Russell Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kendell Curry, Green Co., KY, native (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josephine Grady, Adair Co., KY native (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stevie Flatt, Russell Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charolette Mae Murphy Cochran , Liberty, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Lou (Tooter) Burton , Sano, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul David Stephens, Russell County, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Chansler, Yosemite, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James L. Simpson, Lincoln Co., KY native (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Peters, Taylor County, KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joan Jones, 69, Taylor County, KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otis Clinton Watson, 69, Burkesville, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Inez Cox, Adair County, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Robbie Elizabeth Capps Scott, Burkesville, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Robbie Elizabeth Capps Scott, Burkesville, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles K. (Chuck) Williams, Casey County, KY (1960-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Crump Goff, 90, Green Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Henry Thompson, Casey County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Fred Blair Smythe, 78, Green Co./Adair native (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert A. Farmer, Jr., 56, Columbia, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Adeline Miller, Taylor Co., KY (1919-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise (Brock) Hurt, Metcalfe County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wenzel Anthony Graves, Louisville, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lones M. Garrison Hall, 88, Green Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William McQueary, 72, Middleburg, Casey County, KY native (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Boyd Harrison, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Noel Lee (Red) Blankenship, 72, Adair County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franceda Kay Gaddie Mudd, 65, Green County, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie (Pelz) Grant, Little Cake, Adair Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Pelz Grant, 89, Little Cake, Adair Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Salyers Stafford, Liberty, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benny Mobelini, Jr., 58, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles E. (Chick) Graham, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delpha Coomer McKinney (1907) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Erna Wheat Dobson Sidebottom, 92, Greensburg, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inez Ferrell Williams, 68, Burkesville, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry S. Power, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsha Sue Smith-Hamilton, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Odean Marie Burton Franklin, 68, Columbia, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Downey, 43, Milltown, Adair County, KY, (1917-1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Williams, 61, Columbia, KY native (1962-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilda Jo Giles, 55, Knifley, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, November 12, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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