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Daily News for Monday, February 25, 2019
Lorie Shirley, 67, Taylor County, KY (1951-2019) Always independent, she had worked several jobs to support herself and her family, but was recently quoted as being "happily retired". Her big heart overcame her allergies, and she adored her cat. Lorraine Constance "Lorie" Shirley of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at her home. She chose to be cremated. All services were held privately. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 20:48:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Historian Mike Watson to speak at ACPL Monday, 4 March 2019 Michael C. Watson, native of Adair County, researcher, teacher, speaker, and writer, will speak at the next meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society, Monday, March 4, 2019. The subject of the talk will be family and historical research using estate and probate records, including wills, inventories, estate sales lists, administrators and executors documents, and civil court case files. The program is geared to both the new researcher as well as the experienced genealogist and historian. The meeting will take place at the Adair County Public Library at 5pmCT. For more information contact the ACPL, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728, 270-384-2472. The Adair County Genealogical Society meets on the first Monday night of the month (with some holiday exceptions) at 5pmCT in the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728; for more information call the library, 270-384-2472. 2019-02-25 20:34:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
Jimmie Pennington, 84, Metcalfe County, KY Jimmie was a farmer and a member of the Center Church of Christ. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Richardson Pennington, a brother Ray Morris Pennington, a sister in law Francis Richardson and a nephew Wayne Pennington. James Depp "Jimmie" Pennington age 84 of Center passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Funeral services will be held 1pmCT Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton with burial in the Asbury-Center Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-8pmCT Tuesday and after 9amCT Wednesday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 20:14:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rose Marie Withers Hollis, 50, Russell County, KY (1968-2019) She was a Fuel Pier Manager at Jamestown Resort & Marina, and she was born December 7, 1968 in El Paso, TX. Rose Marie Withers Hollis, age 50, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1pmCT Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Danny Withers officiating. Visitation 11amCT to 1 PM. Wednesday. A private burial will be held at a later date at Salem Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 20:09:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gov. declares State of Emergency in response to continued heavy rainfall Declaration allows emergency management to utilize vital resources By Nicole Burton Frankfort, KY - Gov. Matt Bevin has declared a statewide emergency in response to continued heavy rainfall which has caused widespread flooding and critical infrastructure damage across the Commonwealth. The Governor's executive order enables the mobilization of state resources to be to be utilized in support of cities and counties as needed. Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) on Friday, Feb. 22, at a Level 4. To date, KYEM has received 36 county and 11 city state of emergency declarations. The Division is in daily contact with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assisting in mitigation efforts in response to record level water releases at Wolf Creek Dam and flood fighting efforts at Smithland. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 14:07:18 | Comments | Printable version
Dead Trees Being Cut Down at Lake Cumberland SRP By Gil Lawson Jamestown, KY - Several hundred dead ash trees will be cut down at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park to make the park safe for guests and staff members. The ash trees were infected by the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species that first arrived in the U.S. in 2002 and in Kentucky in 2009. Crews will be cutting trees along roadways, near buildings and other public areas through 2019. Because the trees are dead, they are more likely to fall and pose a safety hazard. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 14:04:54 | Comments | Printable version
WKU gallery show highlights Muhammad Ali More than a dozen staff photographers for the Courier Journal documented Muhammad Ali's rise to fame and his later years fighting a different fight, Parkinson's Disease. On March 11, Western Kentucky University and the School of Journalism & Broadcasting will open a tribute to the photographs and photographers of Muhammad Ali. Picture: Muhammad Ali, a hard cover book, will be celebrated in a 50-photo exhibit at Jody Richards Hall Gallery, 1666 Normal Dr., Bowling Green, KY. The exhibition and roundtable are free and open to the public. The gallery exhibition will be open March 11 through May 3. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 14:03:19 | Comments | Printable version
KSP: Missing Liberty teen located By Tpr. Nick Hale Kentucky State Police are happy to report that Hailey Brown, the Liberty, KY, teen who had been missing since February 10th, was located on Friday and released to her guardian. 2019-02-25 13:59:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Lola Loy Dicken, 60, Glasgow, KY (1958-2019) Lola Loy Dicken of Glasgow died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. She was 60 years old. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 10amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Elbert Hadley officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Tuesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 13:52:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Carney files bill to limit Kentucky CTO's pay By Tom Loftus, Louisville Courier Journal The controversial $375,000 salary of Kentucky's chief technology official Charles Grindle would be cut way back -- perhaps to about $200,000 -- under a bill filed in the General Assembly. House Bill 499, filed by House Majority Leader John "Bam" Carney, would roll back Grindle's pay to the highest salary that any of Kentucky's seven neighboring states pays to its chief technology official. According to data in the Council of State Government's 2018 Book of the States, the most any neighboring state pays its chief information officer is Tennessee, which pays $200,112. Read more at courier-journal.com 2019-02-25 13:43:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Tina Lois Conner, 93, Russell County, KY native (1925-2019) Tina Lois Conner, 93, passed away on Friday in Franklin, IN. Funeral services will be at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY on Tuesday February 26, 2019 at 2pmCT with Bro. Bobby Conner officiating. Friends may visit after 12noonCT on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Jamestown Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 12:37:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair County School Board February Meeting Report By Linda Waggener The Adair County School Board met Thursday, February 21, 2019 with students from ACPC (Adair County Primary Center) leading the group in the the Pledge of Allegiance. Superintendent Dr. Pam Stephens said, "We've accomplished one thing the public will want to know for making long range family plans, we were able to adopt the 2019-2020 school calendar. The first day of school will be August 8, 2019 through the 14th of May, 2020." Dean of Students Robbie Harmon handed out what he called the "new, new" current calendar - if no more days have to be missed this semester - tentatively - the last day of this 2018-2019 school year will be May 23, 2019, with graduation on May 24, 2019. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 12:32:02 | Comments | Printable version
CU's Williams to present 'Ethics in Contemporary Art' lecture By Joan C. McKinney, director, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. -- Azucena (Susie) Trejo Williams, assistant professor of art & design at Campbellsville University, will present a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) lecture in the Banquet Hall at 5pmCT/6pmET Tuesday, February 26, 2019 on "Ethics in Contemporary Art." Information will be presented in categories with case studies highlighting artwork for students to consider materials, concepts, cultural context, collecting and art making in their contemporary art. Everyone is invited to attend the free event. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 11:37:47 | Comments | Printable version
Russell Co. man charged with allegedly seeking sex with minor Perpetrator traveled to Frankfort as part of an undercover cyber investigation By Terry Sebastian/Crystal Staley Frankfort, KY - Attorney General Andy Beshear today announced that a 30-year-old Russell Springs man has been arrested and charged with allegedly seeking sex with a minor. Michael John Davidson traveled from Russell County to Frankfort on Friday, Feb. 22 attempting to meet a minor for sex as part of the AG's cyber unit's undercover operation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 09:32:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Fish Fry at Sewellton CGP on Sat 2 Mar 2019 Sewellton Church of God of Prophecy will hold a fish fry on Saturday, March 2, 2019 starting at 4pmCT at the Carolyn Jewell Fellowship Center, 253 Ballenger Rd., Jamestown, KY. Fish, hush puppies, baked beans, French fries, cole slaw, desert and a drink for just $7.00, takeout boxes available. 2019-02-25 09:13:54 | Comments | Printable version
Ag Tag funds benefit 4H, FFA, KDA Commentary by Ryan Quarles, KY Commissioner of Agriculture Frankfort, KY - Deep roots grow leaders. That's how Kentucky's agricultural community develops leaders for our future. "Deep roots grow leaders" is also the theme of this year's Ag Tag campaign to raise funds to invest in organizations building the leaders of tomorrow. Kentucky farmers recently may have received a note from their county clerk with a reminder to renew their farm vehicle license plates. At the clerk's office, they may see a poster featuring our state 4-H and FFA officers asking to make a voluntary donation of up to $10 to the Ag Tag Fund. Donations are divided equally among Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). Half of the 4-H and FFA funds go back to the county where the tag is purchased. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 07:56:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Crappie USA coming to Green River Lake in April By Ron Presley Crappie USA is planning a two-day tournament at Green River Lake on April 19-20, 2019. Teams may consist of one or two anglers, with a third member allowed if the angler is under the age of 16. Participating anglers must be a member of the American Crappie Association (ACA). Membership starts at $30 annually, and Entry fees vary from $125-$300 for amateur and pro divisions. A free Crappie Kids Fishing Rodeo will be held in conjunction with the tournament at the weigh-in site. Sign up for the Kids Fishing Rodeo will be Saturday morning at 8amCT. The Kids Rodeo is from 9amCT - 11amCT. The event is free to all children 12 years of age and under. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 07:48:15 | Comments | Printable version
Sunny and mild today, high 46F It's currently 28F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Expect sunny skies today, with a high near 46F. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 31F. Light and variable wind. Sunny skies are in the forecast again on Tuesday, with a high near 57F. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. 2019-02-25 05:35:48 | Comments | Printable version
7-County Area Courts for Mon 25 Feb 2019 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, February 25, 2019, at a glance:
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Today - MONDAY with CM - 25 Feb 2019 Haiku by Robert Stone for February 25, 2019: Determined boosters--Robert Stone, Monday, 25 February 2019. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2722 2019-02-25 05:32:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Cumberland County leaders declare a State of Emergency "This water will NOT recede quickly. The water may not go down for up to a week. With the dam releasing 60,000 cubic feet per second, we have no knowledge of what that will look like. The river could rise a couple more feet or 10 or 15 feet, we just don't know..." A reader with roots in Cumberland County shares that a state of emergency has been declared by Cumberland County Judge Executive John Phelps and Burkesville Mayor Billy Guffey due to the record level discharge from Wolf Creek Dam causing flooding along the river and backwater on tributaries. Citizens downstream are being warned. The following is a statement released by the Judge, Mayor and Cumberland County Kentucky Emergency Management, "To the Citizens of Burkesville and Cumberland County... Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 05:17:30 | Comments | Printable version
Joyce Burton, 85, Adair County, KY (1933-2019) She was a member of Tabernacle Christian Church and retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Social Services Department. Her husband, Harlan Burton, survives. Joyce Burton, 85, of Columbia, KY (the Neatsville community) died Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 10:45pmCT at her home. Her funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 1pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 4-8pmCT and anytime Wednesday before service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-02-25 05:10:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Democratic Executive Committee to meet Tuesday, 26 Feb The Adair County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Tuesday evening, February 26, at 5:30pmCT at the Adair County Courthouse Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia. Discussions will include expanding the membership of the Executive Committee, upcoming fundraisers for Democratic candidates for Kentucky governor, recruitment of poll workers for both the primary and general elections, and other timely political issues. All registered Democrats as well as interested Republicans and Independents are invited to attend. --Wendy Butler Burt 2019-02-25 05:07:27 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 25 Happy Anniversary, James and Carole Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Rita Neat (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Preston and Natashia Gaskin (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, August Mann (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benisha Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elbert Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Lewis Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lauren Paige Ollery (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Daniel | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitchell Quinn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffani Campbell (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Anniversary, Nathan & Faye Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory birthday, Chester Franklin, native of Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leoner Bennett (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shawn Matthew Brumley, Russell Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger "Pop" DeSpain, Buffalo, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estella Rice Hare, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avis Jean Holt, 74, Russell Co., KY (1937 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie L. Anderson, Russell Springs, KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David R. Cundiff, Greensburg, KY - Adair Co. native (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kyra Grace Harmon, infant, Campbellsville, KY. (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Ann Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Johnson, Taylor County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Earles, Casey Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Robert "Bob" Dobbs , Taylor County, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephan Keith Thompson, Green County, KY (1981-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eveline Fisher Tungate, 71, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Landis Pearce, Green Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnie Isac Hurt, 59, Summer Shade, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gertrude C. Allen, Taylor County, KY, (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Beck, 45, Casey Co., KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lewis (Bobby) Simpson, Adair Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora (Dodie) Skaggs, 78, Columbia, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Guinn Taylor, 73, Burkesville, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Goforth, 86, Yosemite, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae "Dot" McKinney Parson, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. Native (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Elmore Wilson, Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Rexroat Hill, 88, Russell Co., KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tina Beth Ramlow, 51, Russell County, KY (1967-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Smith Hansford, Casey County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Chumbley Minton, Russell Co., KY (1924-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hellen Ridgeway, Taylor County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Bryant (1922-1987) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. John Paul Cummins, Middleburg, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debra Joan Parradee, 62, Columbia, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Young Meadows, 85, Green County, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hallie Ratcliff, 80, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Claywell | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Witham Bledsoe, 85, Adair County, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Houk, 96, Adair/Green Co., KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Collins, 65, Glensfork, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Combest Thomas, 76, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert William Glover, 57, Louisvile, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Vernon W. Keith (1969-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2019 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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