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Daily News for Saturday, December 8, 2018
The Christmas Express at Trinity UMC, Sun 9 Dec 2018 Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY, will be presenting The Christmas Express - a lively musical by the Trinity Children's Choir, on Sunday, December 9, 2018. The train comes in at 6pmCT. Everyone is invited to attend. 2018-12-08 20:32:28 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: The Bridges of Jefferson County George Banks, Jr writes: I think the bridge to the left is the Abraham Lincoln bridge. The Lewis and Clark bridge is between Prospect, Kentucky and Utica, Indiana. --GeorgeComments re photo 81869 Scenic Kentucky Between the Bridges George, you're absolutely corrrect. We've updated the cutline. --Pen 2018-12-08 20:11:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Guilty plea entered by Greensburg Attorney Danny Butler From Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - A Campbellsville, KY, man pleaded guilty before United States District Court Judge Greg N. Stivers today (Friday, Dec. 7, 2018) to five counts of wire fraud as part of a scheme to obtain money from clients of his legal practice, by means of misappropriating funds, in order to pay personal expenses including gambling losses, announced United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-08 20:05:56 | Comments | Printable version
Metcalfe County Christmas Parade 8 Dec 2018 - photo album Photos of the 2018 Metcalfe County Christmas Parade will be uploaded and linked to this story so readers can check back and see many of the floats and vehicles that braved the weather. By Linda Waggener The 35-degree cloudy afternoon didn't stop the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Saturday, December 8, 2018. It lined up at the Blue Gym at Metcalfe County Elementary School and traveled to the Public Square in Edmonton and back to the delight of many on the streets and many more lined up in their warm vehicles. The parade theme was "A Bicentennial Christmas." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-08 19:43:40 | Comments | Printable version
WKU faculty: Proposed termination letters a breach of trust By Aaron Mudd, Bowling Green Daily News Western Kentucky University faculty members are accusing the administration of "egregious" actions that have eroded the trust of the faculty in an issue regarding the employment of all full-time, non-tenure eligible faculty next school year. On Monday, Provost Terry Ballman announced that those faculty members should expect letters notifying them that they may ultimately not be rehired next school year - an announcement Ballman later walked back in a campuswide email Wednesday. "No letters of notification will be distributed at this time," Ballman wrote in the email. Read the full article at bgdailynews.com 2018-12-08 16:48:08 | Comments | Printable version
More students use e-cigs, officials seek remedy By Valarie Honeycutt Spears, Lexington Herald-Leader The national increase in teenagers smoking e-cigarettes is upending Kentucky high schools as well, with disciplinary incidents increasing and adults struggling to address the health concerns. According to the FDA, the number of U.S. high school students who reported being current e-cigarette users increased 78 percent between 2017 and 2018 to 3.05 million. Read the full article at kentucky.com 2018-12-08 16:47:06 | Comments | Printable version
Ceremony honors long-serving KY poll workers Secretary Grimes calls for legislation to allow students to pre-register to vote & serve on Election Day By Bradford Queen Frankfort, KY - In a ceremony the first of its kind, Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and bipartisan former Kentucky secretaries of state on Wednesday gathered to recognize hundreds of the Commonwealth's longest serving poll workers at the State Capitol. "Our Commonwealth's elections would absolutely not be possible without the dedication of thousands of precinct election officers every Election Day," Grimes said. "Today, we recognize the very tangible service they provide to Kentucky, and I join my predecessors in saying, heartily, 'Thank you!'" Dozens of Kentuckians were honored at the ceremony for having served more than 25 years as a poll worker, including Elizabeth Neal of Powell County. Neal has served on Election Day since the 1950s. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-08 16:43:21 | Comments | Printable version
New Deer Hunting Regulations Proposed for 2019 Season New public land deer hunting regulations highlighted the quarterly meeting of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission Friday, Dec. 7. The commission recommends all hunting, fishing and boating regulations to the Kentucky General Assembly for approval. The Legislature must approve regulation recommendations before they become law. The commission proposed changes for deer quota hunts on several wildlife management areas (WMAs) and state parks. These changes would become effective for the 2019-2020 deer seasons: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-08 16:41:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Winter weather advisory update A winter weather advisory remains in effect for the area of South Central Kentucky that includes Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown, Burkesville, and Albany, from 7pmCT this evening to 11amCT on Sunday morning. The National Weather Service is now predcting total snow and sleet accumulations of around 1 inch, localized amounts of 2 inches possible. Total ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. The best chance for accumulating snow and ice will be from Midnight to 10amCT on Sunday morning, with a transition back to rain or drizzle by late Sunday morning. Expect slick roads and limited visibilities at times overnight, and use caution while driving. 2018-12-08 15:40:21 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Men's Basketball beats Carver 82-54 By Christopher Coombs The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team defeated Carver (GA) 82-54 on Saturday afternoon in the final game of the Lindsey Wilson Classic at Biggers Sports Center. Lindsey Wilson will be back in action on Saturday, December 15, 2018, when they take on Indiana Southeast at 5:30pmCT at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-08 15:08:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
High 38F, Winter weather advisory from 7pmCT tonight It should be cloudy today, with a high near 38F and northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Starting this evening, wet snow is expected in the area, with brief transitions to sleet or freezing rain possible early Sunday morning. Total snow and sleet accumulations of around 1 inch are expected, with localized amounts of 2 inches possible. The overnight low should be around 30F. The best chance for accumulating snow and sleet will be from Midnight to 8amCT on Sunday. After 9amCT on Sunday, a shift from snow to rain is likely before 11am. Expect a high near 40F. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. The National Weather Service says that there is the possibility that a strong storm system could impact the region by late next week, bringing widespread rain. 2018-12-08 08:38:25 | Comments | Printable version
Greg Smith, 56, native of Adair County, KY (1962-2018) While serving as a mortgage broker, he helped in opening many other mortgage and title companies in the surrounding area. He was involved in many different sporting activities, a drag racing enthusiast, an ultra-competitive card player and an avid golfer & University of Kentucky fan. Greg Smith, 56, of Campbellsville, died Friday, December 7, 2018 at his home. Funeral Service will be Monday, December 10, 2018 at 12noonCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Stanley Watson, Bro. Steve Wagers & Bro. Drew Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in Russell County. Visitation is after 12noonCT Sunday. Casket Bearers will be Robbie Shaw, Chuck Bohannon, Matt Alvey, Trey Shirley, Jonathan Grider & Zack Charbonneau. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-08 06:04:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KY Youth Assembly awards given to several CHS students By Calen McKinney Campbellsville High School students brought home several awards from the Kentucky Youth Assembly session recently. The school's Kentucky YMCA Youth Association chapter attended the annual conference on Nov. 18-20 at Crowne Plaza in Louisville and the state capitol in Frankfort. The Kentucky Youth Assembly is a three-day program in which students serve as part of a model state government. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-08 05:59:25 | Comments | Printable version
Bevin to hold forums in Barren, Hart on Monday Gov. Matt Bevin will visit Glasgow and Munfordville on Monday for two separate community dialogues about economic development and other key issues and initiatives impacting the Commonwealth. These events are open to the public. The Barren County community forum will be on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 11amCT, at the TJ Health Pavilion Community Ctr., 310 N L Rogers Wells Blvd., Glasgow, KY. The Hart County community forum will be on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 1:30pmCT at the Hart County Public Library, 500 East Union St., Munfordville, KY. 2018-12-08 05:44:26 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Wilson Classic continues today By Clayton Barefield The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team welcomes Campbellsville University and Carver (GA) to Biggers Sports Center for two basketball games as they host the Lindsey Wilson College Classic this weekend. The Lindsey Wilson College Classic is sponsored by Brown and Brown Insurance as well as Sleep Inn and Suites of Columbia. Competition began at 8pmCT on Friday as Campbellsville faced Carver. The Blue Raiders take on Carver at 1pmCT on Saturday at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY, to close out the weekend. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-08 05:40:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Bevin to Lead Economic Development Mission to India By Nicole Burton/Jack Mazurak Frankfort, KY - The U.S. Department of Commerce has selected Gov. Matt Bevin to lead an economic development delegation to India in mid-January to attend the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019, also providing an opportunity to discuss and promote Kentucky as a must-see location for corporate investment and job growth. Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development leaders Terry Gill and Vivek Sarin will join Gov. Bevin, as will Erran Persley, the cabinet's executive director for international affairs and business development. During events and meetings throughout the trip, the delegation plans on building and strengthening relationships with Indian business and political connections to fuel future economic growth for the state. Indian companies own - in whole or part - five facilities in Kentucky, which currently employ approximately 1,625 people. Those include Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC in Glasgow; Cumi America Inc. Abrasives Division in Hebron; Flex Films USA Inc. in Elizabethtown; Logan Aluminum Inc. in Russellville; Novelis Corp. in Berea; and Piramal Pharma Solutions Inc. in Lexington. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-08 05:36:46 | Comments | Printable version
Today - SATURDAY with CM - 8 Dec 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for December 8, 2018: When the work is hard,--Robert Stone, Saturday, 8 December 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2643 2018-12-08 05:33:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 8 Happy Anniversary, Loy and Rita Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Sharon and Steve Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Troy and Beth Kimbler (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christa Celeste Bardin (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grayson Lee (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hayley Elizabeth Coffey (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaclyn Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Schorman (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Holland (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lynda Wilkerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marcy McCanmmish | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nona M. Hadley (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Franklin (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Red Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Talyn Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tamara Keen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tevin Harvey (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orphra Hreha, 88, Casey County, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Eudean Workman, Greensburg, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella J. Holmes, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leslie Brown (Red) Thrasher, Burkesville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Thomas (Tom) Milby, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Robert AtkinsonTaylor Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Grant, Adair Co., KY (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delma Lee McQueary, Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Sue Gaffron, Adair County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vaughan Sharp, Taylor County, KY (1937-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlene Dowell Dunbar, Russell County, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Boyce W. Pickett, Green County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Sam Burris, Adair Co., KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty D. Lewis, Summersville, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eli Parrigin, Columbia, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Tupman, 79, Russell County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie (Billy) Brewington, Cumbeland Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Alan (Jigger) Ray, Green Co., KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alva Reeder Lofton, 82, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred (Freddie) Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lisa G. Edwards, Taylor Co., KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jason Eli (Jay) Johnson, Campbellsville, KY (1974-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Wallace Shirley, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Drama (LaVerne) McGinnis Davenport, Casey County, Kentucky (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Bobby Clark, Bethelridge, Casey County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Johnnie Brenda Finley Harlan, 74, Burkesville, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Johnson , 67, Taylor County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheryl Jones Powell, 53, Albany, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. William R. (Randy) Davenport, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwayne T. Coomer, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co. KY native (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Wood, 65, Adair Co., KY native (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Breeding Coomer, 98, Columbia, KY (1924-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Lee Turner, 71, Cave City, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherlene Rooks, 72, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Patterson Underwood, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley T. Burton, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, December 8, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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