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Daily News for Thursday, January 24, 2019
Margaret H. Clements, 100, Columbia, KY (1918-2019) She had been employed at Baldwin Grocery Store, Roberts Ten Cent Store and Du Pont Defense Plant all in Charlestown, Indiana and Lion Uniform in Columbia. She was one of the greatest animal lovers having many dogs and cats as pets and fed and watered the strays. Margaret H. Clements, 100, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 9pmCT at Metcalfe Health Care Center in Edmonton. The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019, at 2pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Randy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 11amCT on Friday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-01-24 19:56:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Carol Perkins: My mother could make the best biscuits Previous column: Carol Perkins: Where is your quiet space By Carol Perkins I can't make biscuits. All of you will want to tell me I can, but believe me, I have tried. Guy won't even eat them, preferring canned biscuits to mine. Just last week I decided to give the old biscuit baking one more try. Following the directions carefully, I did everything just as directed. At least I thought I did. Not ready to bake them, I cut out the dozen and put them in the refrigerator until dinner (supper) time, ready to surprise Guy. I popped them in the oven and could smell that distinct smell all over the house. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-01-24 19:51:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Holloway courts closed this Saturday for KYWCA Tourney Holloway Health & Wellness Center, 399 Williams St., Columbia, KY, will be host to the KYWCA High School State Duals Wrestling Tournament again this year. We are proud to welcome them into our facility for the third year in a row! On Saturday, January 26, 2019, we will have all three courts closed for wrestling. We hope you can come enjoy this prestigious event. 2019-01-24 19:48:07 | Comments | Printable version
Pat R. Bell, 85, Columbia, KY (1933-2019) Pat Bell was an Army veteran, and later a teacher, administrator, superintendent, and executive, a member of the Jaycees and Rotary Club, who will be well-remembered by many for his charming watercolors of area scenes and his six years as Mayor of Columbia. Pat R. Bell, 85, of Columbia, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Baptist Health in Lexington. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at NoonCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Laura Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 9amCT on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-01-24 13:45:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Darrell Locke, professor at CU, to speak at chapel By Ian McAninch Campbellsville, KY - Darrell Locke, associate professor of social work at Campbellsville University, will speak at the university's chapel on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 9amCT/10amET in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville. Locke graduated from Campbellsville University in 2000 with a Bachelor's of Social Work and from Western Kentucky University in 2006 with a Master's in Social Work. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-01-24 13:23:35 | Comments | Printable version
State releases Dec 2018 county unemployment data By Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 69 Kentucky counties between December 2017 and December 2018, rose in 38, and stayed the same in 13 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Locally, unemployment was down in Adair and Casey counties year-to-year, remained the same in Cumberland County, and was up year-to-year in Green, Metcalfe, Russell, and Taylor Counties.
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Wesley Paul tells audience to not box yourself in By Matthew M. Billiot "God has His hand on you even when there seems to be no way," Wesley Paul, founder and director of Wesley Paul International Ministries, said as he began his message at Campbellsville University's chapel on January 16. Paul said at the age of 19 he moved from India to Canada with $20 in his pocket. He later moved to Kentucky where he attended Cumberland College with only $120 to pay for tuition. "How is God going to take care of me?" Paul asked, but said, "As God was with Moses, He is with you and me. God has a plan and a purpose for your life." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-01-24 13:11:21 | Comments | Printable version
Blue Raider Basketball hosts Cumberlands Thursday evening By Benjamin Riegger The Lindsey Wilson men and women's basketball teams host Cumberlands (Ky.) on Thursday evening at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. The Mid-South Conference matchups begin at 6pmCT with the women's game followed by the men's game at 8pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-01-24 13:09:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
4-H Shooting Sports meeting for tonight canceled The Adair County 4-H Shooting Sports Meeting scheduled for 6pmCT at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service on Fairground Street for tonight has been canceled due to the 4-H policy of cancelling 4-H meetings any time school is canceled . The meeting will be rescheduled. --Tony Rose 2019-01-24 09:40:06 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Adult Education Center closed today The Adair Adult Education Center will be closed for students today, Thursday, January 24, 2019, due to the inclement weather. --Leslie Keltner 2019-01-24 09:37:36 | Comments | Printable version
Avery L. Rubarts, 92, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2019) She was a homemaker and enjoyed her flowers, yard and gardening work. Avery L. (Brown) Rubarts of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bowling Green, KY. She was 92 years of age. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Friday, January 25, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Paul Patton and Bro. Randy Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11amET until 1pmET on Friday, January 25, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-01-24 09:32:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Metcalfe County High School athletics receives $10,000 grant From Gaye Shaw, Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce Edmonton, KY - Metcalfe County High School has received a $10,000 check from POWERADE to benefit the school's athletic program. MCHS students, with the help of Library Media Specialist Anita Love, submitted a video describing why the school deserved to win the "Power Your School" top prize. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-01-24 08:37:26 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Garden Club meeting delayed for one week to 31 Jan 2019 By Donna Jones, ACGC president Due to weather complications, the Adair County Garden Club has delayed for one week the meeting originally scheduled for today, and will now meet Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 1pmCT at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground St., Columbia, KY. This meeting is to discuss plans for 2019, topics for classes, places to visit, and where we need to focus our attention in our community for this new year. If you are interested in gardening, getting out in the community, meeting new people, having lots of fun while visiting unique places, then come join us. For more information, call 270-634-2125. 2019-01-24 08:29:35 | Comments | Printable version
Today - THURSDAY with CM - 24 Jan 2019 Haiku by Robert Stone for January 24, 2019: Holidays at home--Robert Stone, Thursday, 24 January 2019. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2690 2019-01-24 06:10:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Watch for black ice early, high 34F, then much colder tonight It's currently 26F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It should be cloudy through mid morning, then gradually clear, with a high near 34F and west wind 7 to 11 mph. Wintry precipitation has mostly ended across the region this morning, but the combination of still wet roadways and temperatures in the 20s will allow for some slick spots. Motorists should use caution and watch for black ice during the morning commute. Allow a little extra time for travel this morning and pay especially close attention near bridges and overpasses. Tonight there is a slight chance of snow before 10pmCT, then a chance of flurries between 10pmCT and 3amCT. It should be cloudy overnight, with a low around 14F. Wind chill values are expected to be as low as 3F. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Friday will be sunny and cold, with a high near 24F. Wind chill values as low as 1F. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Friday night will bring increasing clouds, with a low around 19F. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. 2019-01-24 06:06:33 | Comments | Printable version
Roof grant proposal pulled in a Called City Council meeting Roof Grant Application issues surfaced resulting in a Special Called City Council meeting; Several had voiced concern to city representatives about the proposed roof over the parking lot, one business owner attended with staff members to assure they would be heard; Unanimous vote was made to pull this particular grant application due to discrepancies. By Tiffany Kessler A special called Columbia City Council meeting was held January 16, 2019 to specifically address one main issue - a proposed grant application toward building a roof over the parking lot at the corner of Merchant and Campbellsville Streets to house the Farmers Market. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-01-24 06:05:56 | Comments | Printable version
7-County Area Courts for Thu 24 Jan 2019 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, January 24, 2019, at a glance:
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Schools closed in several counties due to weather predictions By Larry Smith, General Manager, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9 radio We are receiving word of school closings today in several counties because of the volatile weather. School has been dismissed today for the following:
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No school in Adair County today due to weather changes Dr. Pamela Stephens, Adair County School Superintendent, has just released a statement that Adair County Schools will be closed today, Thursday, January 24, 2019. She said with temperatures dropping and roads wet, school leaders believe it will be better to stay in today and return tomorrow. 2019-01-24 04:55:38 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 24 Happy Anniversary, Matthew and Laura Brummett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Addie Lee Burton (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alina Lidia Krygier Cierniak | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrew Klingberg (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Matthews | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cloey Bailey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Joe Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Joe Melson (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gidgett Warren | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Somerville | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Martin (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica LeAnne Helm (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Joan Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Lasley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelli Claypool | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Young Jackson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyndal Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Libby Reynolds Fudge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lora Atchley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Macy Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha L. Roberts (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Neal Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhea Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Burton (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roxann Lawless | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sam Pelly | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sebastian Hancock (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Toby Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Charles Grimsley and Charlotte Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wayne "Pokus" Smith | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Henderson Fraser, 92, Edmonton, KY (1924-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alva Woods, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Angela Marie Merritt, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1924-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Baldwin, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Callie Huff, 88, Columbia, KY (1922-2003) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chad Grifton Gilbert, 42, Adair County, KY (1976-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Reece, Adair County, KY (1952-20130 Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheryl Hall Conover, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chester Dunbar, 87, Russell Springs, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny G. Paxton, Green County, KY (1951-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Lynn Cowan, 71, Columbia, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darla B. Bernard, 59, Russell County, KY (1955-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell R. (Buddy) Green, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Coleman Shofner, 76, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Foster Benjamin Finn, 88, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garner Murrell, 77, Metcalfe Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glendon Gerald Perry, 67, Louisville, KY (1949-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Goff Cary, Burkesville, KY, (1932-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Colvin Canada, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Ronald (Ronnie) Ford, 77, Green County, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James H. (Jiggs) Sparks (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James William Colvin, 77, Greensburg, KY (1942-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Dial, 78, Adair County, KY (1937-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Adrian Hobbs II, Green County, KY (1942-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Anderson Blythe, Cumberland County, KY (1935-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judge Edwin P. Abell, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Wilson, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louvern Lee, Adair Co., KY (1924-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Bryson Hayden, 85, Cumberland Co., KY, Adair native (1930-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsha Roberts, 57, Columbia, KY (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lue Holland, 86, Cumberland Co., KY (1928-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret Tucker, Taylor County, KY (1930-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melba Renee (Sissy) Bowe, 41, Monroe Co., KY (1974-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Carol Fulkerson, Adair Co., KY (1953-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Minor England, 77, Adair County, KY (1938-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Nile Hoover | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul H. Norris, 59, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Hovious, 86, Elk Horn, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Phillips, Russell Co., KY native (1943-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Stapp, Taylor County, KY (1931-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond (Trae) E. Wells, III, 24, Taylor Co., KY (1994-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Warriner, 78, Jamestown, KY (1937-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Buford Blair, 93, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhea Baker, 59, Adair County, KY (1960-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Leslie Underwood, Green Co., KY (1931-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Fletcher Collier Estes, 63, Hardin Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheryl Nadine Skinner, Russell Co., KY (1949-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Toshia Leighanna Parrish, 19, Burkesville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Rickie Allen Helm, 66, Russell Co., KY (1956-2022) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, January 24, 2019 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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