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Daily News for Friday, December 21, 2018
HFS warns about teen e-cig use and vaping By Doug Hogan/Beth Fisher Frankfort, KY - An explosion in the popularity of vaping and e-cigarette products like "Juul" has prompted the U.S. Surgeon General to issue a health advisory warning teenagers about the dangers of vaping and using e-cigs. The move comes as new research shows a 78 percent increase in e-cig use among high school students. Our Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Jeff Howard, says vaping and e-cigarette is an emerging public health issue. The Commissioner encourages everyone to make sure that young people and teenagers are aware of the risks with e-cigarettes and do as much as possible to prevent the use of e-cigs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-21 20:12:30 | Comments | Printable version
Christmas service at Egypt Christian Church Sun 23 Dec A special Christmas Worship Service will be conducted at Egypt Christian Church, 4855 Knifley Rd, Columbia, KY, on Sunday night, December 23, 2018, at 6pmCT, consisting of Christmas Carols, Special music by the Choir and Bobby Webster. There will be a brief sermon by Pastor Paul Patton and the service will end with a Candlelight Communion Service. Everyone is invited to attend. --W M Feese Jr 2018-12-21 18:25:04 | Comments | Printable version
Etta Mae Hazard, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2018) She was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church and was a devoted mother and grandmother. Etta Mae Hazard of Campbellsville, KY, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Barren County Nursing Home. She was 92 years old. The funeral service will be at 2pmET on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, with Rev. Ronnie Dooley officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. The family requests visitation from 5pmET until 8pmET on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-21 17:31:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co Fiscal Court special called meeting Wed 26 Dec By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court will have a Special Called meeting Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at 10amCT in the basement of the Adair County Courthouse Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-21 17:25:15 | Comments | Printable version
Ursula K. Finegan, 80, Cane Valley, KY (1938-2018) She was a homemaker, wife, mother, and friend, and instilled her legacy and Christian values in her children. Mrs. Ursula K. Finegan of the Cane Valley community of Adair County, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2018 after an illness. Cremation rites were accorded her by the L. R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Campbellsville, KY. There will be a memorial service held to honor her life at her home on a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-21 17:18:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Dennis Michael Trentham, 71, Greensburg, KY (1947-2018) He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greensburg Christian Church. He was a forklift operator for Motor Wheel in Michigan. Dennis Michael Trentham passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Campbellsville. He was 71 years old. The funeral service will be at the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court St, Greensburg, KY, at 1pmCT on Sunday, December 23, 2018.Rev. Jim Winfrey will officiate. Burial will follow in Green Co. Memory Gardens. The family requests visitation from 11amCT on Sunday until the funeral hour at 1pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-21 17:12:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co Attorney's office holiday schedule The Adair County Attorney's office and Adair County Child Support office will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas and Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1 for New Year's. Thank you and Merry Christmas! --Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin 2018-12-21 14:19:39 | Comments | Printable version
Elmer Ray Dykes, 71, Jamestown, KY (1947-2018) Elmer Ray Dykes, 71, of Jamestown, KY, died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at his home. The family has requested a private visitation and a private funeral service. Bro. Roger Garner and Bro. Barry Bradshaw will officiate, with interment in the Jamestown Cemetery to follow. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-21 14:18:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACSO makes arrests in break-in On December 2nd, 2018, Adair County Deputy Josh Durbin was dispatched to a break-in at a residence on Weed Sparksville Road. After an investigation, Deputy Durbin was able to locate the vehicle involved in the break-in. He conducted a Search Warrant on the vehicle and recovered some of the stolen items. Deputy Durbin also recovered stolen items from one of the suspects, 42-year-old Jeannie Wheeler of Edmonton. Deputy Durbin charged Wheeler with Burglary-2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree and Theft by unlawful taking over $500. Also charged was 39-year-old Lucas Parnell of Columbia, with Burglary-2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree and theft by unlawful taking over $500. Deputy Josh Durbin was assisted in the case by Deputy Keith and the Metcalf County Sheriff's Office. 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. 2018-12-21 14:12:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Stingray Coupe chosen for 2019 Trooper Island Raffle By Sgt. Josh Lawson The Kentucky State Police are featuring a true American icon this year to support their Trooper Island Camp for disadvantaged children. The agency is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a new 2019 Corvette Stingray Coupe. Trooper Island is a free summer camp for disadvantaged boys and girls age 10-12 operated by the Kentucky State Police on Dale Hollow Lake in Clinton County. It is financed entirely by donations, no public funds are used. Each year, the camp hosts approximately 700 children, providing good food, fresh air, recreation, guidance and structured, esteem-building activities designed to build good citizenship and positive relationships with law enforcement officers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-21 14:06:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Enjoyed the Egypt CC Christmas service Diane R. Wallace writes: My family and I paid a visit to the Egypt Christian Church on December 2nd for their Christmas celebration. The pause to decorate the sanctuary and put gifts for the needy underneath the tree was a unique experience for me. Although the visit started out to hear Bobby Lee, we were met with friendly church members. It was a memorable and pleasant evening.Comments re photo 82037 This is the busiest season at Egypt Christian Church 2018-12-21 13:58:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Sheriff's Office closed Dec 24/25, open 31st The Adair County Sheriff's office will be closed Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. We will be open Monday, December 31st to collect property taxes, this is the last day to pay your taxes before they have penalty added. We will be closed January 1st for the New Year's holiday. We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. --Suzanne Rogers 2018-12-21 13:53:58 | Comments | Printable version
Registration Open for Jan 16, 2019 Child Welfare Summit By Doug Hogan, Anya Armes Weber Frankfort, KY - Registration is now open for the first-ever Child Welfare Summit, which will be held at the University of Louisville Cardinal Stadium next month, and is sponsored by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS). Prospective participants in the "Transformers of Child Welfare" event on Jan. 16, 2019, can register online and see the preliminary event schedule at www.chfs.ky.gov. The summit will focus on partnering to transform child welfare in Kentucky and lead the nation in being an early implementer of the Family First Prevention Services Act. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-21 13:52:20 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Thai or Greek would be nice Vonnie Kolbenschlag writes: Rather than the usual "fast food" I would like a Thai or Greek Restaurant. There are such that serve orders fast, but not loaded with fried heavy carbs. --Vonnie Kolbenschlag.Comments re photo 82034 Epicurean Kentuckian Chick-Fil-A 2018-12-21 13:48:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letters to Santa from Taylor Morrison's 1st Grade Click headline to read the Letters to Santa Taylor Morrison’s first grade class at the Adair County Primary Center wrote the following letters to Santa Claus. The six- and seven-year-olds have a variety of polite requests, from dolls and kittens, to modern electronics, siblings, and even an anaconda. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-21 11:49:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACSO vehicle pursuit ends in arrest On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at approximately 10:10pmCT, Adair county Deputy Josh Durbin attempted a traffic stop on a 1997 gray Chevy pickup for traffic violations on Portland Road. The driver of the Chevy, 49-year-old Marcus Janes of Columbia, failed to stop and fled traveling at a high rate of speed, eventually turning on Milltown Road. After fleeing around 2 miles, Janes lost control of his pickup and wrecked into a fence. Janes was taken into custody and charged with One Headlight, Reckless Driving, Wanton Endangerment 1st degree Police Officer, Fleeing or evading police 1st Degree (motor Vehicle) and operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Deputy Durbin was assisted on the scene by the Kentucky state Police and Deputy Padgett. 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. 2018-12-21 10:12:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Another vote for Chick-Fil-A Maury E Lewis writes: Put my vote down for Chick-Fil-a also. I do like all their food and the lemonade. --melewiComments re photo 82034 Epicurean Kentuckian Chick-Fil-A Click here to place your vote in The Inaugural CMCM Poll and answer the question, "What fast food restaurant would you most like to see open next in Columbia?" 2018-12-21 10:06:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair Board of Education holiday schedule From Dr. Pamela A. Stephens Superintendent, Adair County Schools This is official notification that the Adair County Board of Education Central Office will be closed on the following dates for the holidays:
2018-12-21 10:01:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
State releases November 2018 Unemployment Report By Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary November 2018 unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The unemployment rate for November 2018 was unchanged from October 2018. The state's jobless rate was also at 4.5 percent in November 2017. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for November 2018 was 3.7 percent, also unchanged from its October 2018 level, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-12-21 07:43:59 | Comments | Printable version
Steady temps in mid-40's, windy and rainy today It's currently 43F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Rain is likely today, mainly before noon, with a high near 45F. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. There is a slight chance of rain mixing with snow tonight after 7pmCT, then gradually ending. Cloudy, with a low around 30F. West wind 8 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is only 20%. Saturday will be start out mostly cloudy, then gradually become sunny, with a high near 45F. Southwest wind around 8 mph. 2018-12-21 06:59:56 | Comments | Printable version
Today - FRIDAY with CM - 21 Dec 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for December 21, 2018: Avoiding the truth,--Robert Stone, Friday, 21 December 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2656 2018-12-21 06:56:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Fri 21 Dec 2018 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, December 21, 2018, at a glance:
2018-12-21 06:54:48 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 21 Happy Anniversary, Greg and Laura Murrell (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ricky and Linda Bennett (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Sneed (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandi Prichard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Coffey (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Claudia Froedge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Talley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ella Jane Cundiff (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Brooke Ellis (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Edwards Grimsley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Ann Feese Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Molly Rae Hadley (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ray Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ryan Bauer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shawn Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina Kessinger (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valerie Loy (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zoey Everidge | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Stephens, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nettie Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Rodgers, Taylor County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelia June Willis Stearns, 54, Cumberland Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Reliford, Adair County, KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jannis Jewel Phelps, 87, Liberty, KY, (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willodene Bernard, 81, Russell County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edora Bradley Tucker, 83, Russell County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Jean Cochran, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirlene Bragg Shaw, Metcalfe Co., KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimberly McAllister Downs, Adair County, KY (1973-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Spoon, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Brown Probus, 60, Weed community, Adair County, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Bernice Jarboe Farmer, Taylor County, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianne Loy, Russell Co., KY (Dec. 21, 1944-Nov. 21, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelson Jeffries, 73, Greensburg, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie Pearl England Branstetter, 92, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Carter, 71, Green Co., KY native (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel R. Bowling, 44, Liberty, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Murrell Ford, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Services, Cumberland County, KY, for Mrs. Robbie Gay Wells Allen, 100, Burkesville, KY (1917-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, December 21, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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