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SCAM ALERT: Letter threatens seizure of church property

Fake letter appears to be from state alleging debt must be paid over the phone

Frankfort, KY - Attorney General Andy Beshear issued a Scam Alert today following a report from an employee at a Woodford County church who received a scam property tax delinquency notice in the mail.

The scam letter threatens seizure of the church property if taxes, penalty and interest totaling more than $21,000 are not paid immediately over the phone.


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2019-03-31 22:55:54 | Comments | Printable version

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Business News: Adair County's new B&B located in a tree



2019-03-31 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com.
The latest business opening to have a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Chamber of Commerce is located right behind Betty's OK Country Cooking on Hwy. 55 in Columbia. Shade Tree Bed and Breakfast offers two rooms, one on ground level and one in the form of a tree house. From left are Dick Fitzpatrick, H&R Block; Patricia Harper, Amedisis Home Health; Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots; B&B owner Sharlon Redmon; Chamber Director Ellen Zornes; Jacklyn Wright, Adair Health Department Educator Jelaine Harlow and Adair County Judge/Executive Gale Cowan. Refreshments were provided by caterer Paula Miller.

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Letter: Thanks for the warning

Ellen Zornes writes:
Thank you, Pen and Linda. I'm such a wimp! --Ellen
Comments re photo 83180 Warning Dont look Ellen


2019-03-31 16:19:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Adair County Fiscal Court called meeting - report

Adair County Fiscal Court met in a special called session Thursday, March 28, 2019 in the Annex Basement.

County Judge Executive Gale Cowan, County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison and four of the magistrates, Daryl Flatt, Harold Burton, Billy Coffey and Terry Hadley, were present.


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2019-03-31 15:11:50 | Comments | Printable version

Harpes Head includes story of murder of 12-year-old

By Mike Watson

Writer Lanny Tucker of Greensburg will be the speaker at the next meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society, April 1, 2019 at 5pmCT in the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Tucker will discuss his recent novel, "Harp's Head."

The historical fictional book takes place in Greensburg during the Civil War, with a flashback to Big Harp's real-life capture, execution, and decapitation in 1799.

John Trabue, the twelve year-old son of Columbia founder Daniel Trabue, was one of thirty people murdered by the Harps in a rampage across Kentucky.


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2019-03-31 14:37:55 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia Police respond to 2-vehicle accident on Hwy 206

By CPD Officer Adam Cravens

The Columbia Police Department responded to a two vehicle injury collision at the intersection of Greenhills Road and Hwy 206 Saturday, March 30, 2019 just before 4pmCT.

The accident occurred when a 2012 Hyundai Accent operated by a 16 year old female juvenile from Russell Springs was turning onto 206 when it was struck by a 2011 Chevy Malibu operated by Abby Gunter, 20, of Columbia who was traveling on 206 eastbound.


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2019-03-31 08:06:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Phillip Dale Robertson, 78, Russell Co., KY (1941-2019)

He was a Vietnam Veteran and a member of American Legion Post 124 Greensburg and James L Pruitt VFW Post 5813 Greensburg.

Phillip Dale Robertson of Russell County, KY, passed away on March 29, 2019, at his home. He was 78 years old.

The funeral services for Phillip Dale Robertson will be conducted at NoonCT on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court St, Greensburg, KY. Brother Gleason Bloyd and Brother Tim Judd will be officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Separate Baptist Church Cemetery, with Full Military Honors by Marion County Veteran's Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 5pmCT until 8pmCT on Monday and after 7amCT on Tuesday at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg.


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2019-03-31 05:09:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Letter: Downed trees could make nice planks

Maury E Lewis writes:
Those trees would make some nice planks for decorating tables and such. --melewi
Comments re photo 83168 Kayaking route closed by winter 2019


2019-03-31 04:59:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Today - SUNDAY with CM - 31 Mar 2019

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 31, 2019:
With the breach unhealed,
efforts to maintain routine
bring no happiness.
--Robert Stone, Sunday, 31 March 2019.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2756


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Margaret Clark Shively, 92, Taylor County, KY (1926-2019)

She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church.

Margaret Clark Shively of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Shelby Bottoms and Alice Greer Bottoms, was born May 15, 1926 in Taylor County, KY. She died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at age 92.

The funeral service will be at 10amCT/11amET Monday, April 1, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jim Durham. Visitation is from 4-7pmCT/5-8pmET Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.


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2019-03-31 03:36:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

CHS Concert Band students receive distinguished ratings

By Calen McKinney, Campbellsville Independent Schools
Public Information Officer/Grant Writer


Campbellsville High School Concert Band students recently received distinguished ratings. Each year, the CHS concert band performs as part of the Kentucky Music Educators Association concert band assessment.


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2019-03-31 03:21:17 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 31
Happy Birthday, Aaran Maurice Taylor (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amy Smith Waggener | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bill Gill (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chance Scholl (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elisabeth Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Harper Kayne Bennett (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Holly Kate Ballou (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Coffey Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Norris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ron Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarai Collins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shawntae Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wilma Bean | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine "Jerry" Loveless, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Hoskins (R.H.) Weatherford, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie M. Anderson, Russell Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruthie M. Weddle Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul A. Campbell, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Scott Newby, Cumberland Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aaron Brenner, Taylor Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thurston Ferguson, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karalee Caldwell Jones, Adair Co., KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franklin Thomas Allen, Liberty, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alta Carroll Lavigne, Taylor County, KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary G.(Gerry) Long Grant, 80, Casey Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Cheryl Skaggs, 60, Taylor County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Eveland, 68, Green Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Belcher, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Whitehouse, Green County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aunt Margie Burton (1937-2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chelsea Nicole Brown, 23, Liberty, KY (2000-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Pepper, 85, Green Co., KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Hamlett Nunn | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loretta Sharp, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret (Maggie) McMahan, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Odell Keith Dotson, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Regina Janes French, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Lynn Murray, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Baker, 54, Kings Mountain, KY (1964-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wayne Cape, 62, Russell Co., KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Edward Davis, 93, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wyona Benningfield Mitchell,Taylor Co., KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday,Bro. Walter Keen (W. K.) Norris, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Bithday Ronnie Lee (Bubby) Wilson, 68, Russell County, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Sunday, March 31, 2019
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTSpirituals singing at Bloomington Chapel Brethren in Christ Church | (ID:57266, Comment)
11:00amCTAnna Harris speaking at Milltown United Methodist Church | (ID:57272, Comment)
2:00pmCTService for Jordan Lee Moore, 28, Cumberland County, KY (1990-2019) | (ID:57273, Comment)
5:00pmCTThe Edmonton Quartet at Saloma Baptist Church | (ID:57269, Comment)

 

































 
 
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