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Daily News for Thursday, September 19, 2019
The Gospel Sounds at Antioch UMC, Sun 22 Sept 2019 The Gospel Sounds will be singing at Antioch United Methodist Church, 3422 Wheeler Hill Road, in Sparksville, on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at 11amCT. Bro Troy Elmore & congregation invite you to come be with us. --Angie Hutchison 2019-09-19 21:49:22 | Comments | Printable version
Hungry Kids Cafe will be closed Saturday, 21 Sept 2019 The Hungry Kids Café will be closed this Saturday, September 21, 2019 due to an illness in the family of Lois Cunningham. It is expected to be back on track for the usual hours during Farmers Market on the Square next week. 2019-09-19 14:06:25 | Comments | Printable version
ACPC SBDM Council special called meeeting Thu 19 Sept By Debbie Bradshaw The Adair County Primary Center SBDM Council will hold a special called meeting on on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 5:20pmCT for the purpose of discussing personnel, at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Dr, Columbia, KY. 2019-09-19 13:38:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Lindsey Wilson celebrates its Methodist Heritage By Venus Popplewell The Lindsey Wilson College community celebrated its connection to The United Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, during the annual Church College Celebration Day. The college - which is affiliated with the Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church - held Church Celebration Day in V.P. Henry Auditorium. Church College Celebration Day was started more than 20 years ago by then-LWC Provost and Dean of the Faculty Walter S. Reuling as an expression of the college's relationship with The United Methodist Church, which dates to LWC's founding in 1903. The ceremony consisted of songs of worship, scripture readings, a college affirmation by Instructor of Religion and LWC Chaplain Troy Elmore, a church affirmation by LWC President William T. Luckey Jr., and a message by Rev. Dr. Paul Fryman who served the United Methodist Church for nearly 40 years as a pastor and then later as the district superintendent. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-19 12:47:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Letter: Sign may not be missing after all Jason Rector writes: Constable may have solved your mystery? In regards to this sign, I'm pretty sure it's not missing, maybe it's just got turned around to the backside over the years? I looked out the Courthouse doors while in the office late yesterday evening looking toward Jamestown hill and it appears the exact wording from the picture appears on the backside of one of the historical signs. --JasonComments re photo 85135 Mystery where did the Greensburg Street historical marker go Jason, thank you! The team of Adair Heritage Association investigators and defenders of Columbia and Adair County's history will be following up for the final word on the courthouse lawn markers. - LW 2019-09-19 12:36:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Calling Mike Watson, photo ID needed Betty Ann Wells writes: Mike Watson, I have a large photo of someone who was unidentified. I believe he was one of the Field family. He has short, dark hair, a full mustache, a bushy, but trimed, beard, and "bags" under his eyes, a dark suit, vest buttoned to the top. I wonder if you could identify him from a snapshot.Betty, thanks for writing. We'll let Mike know about your letter, and post the photo with this article in hopes that an ID is possible. --Pen 2019-09-19 12:31:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Reception tonight honors Adair County Artists A reception at 6pmCT this evening, Thursday, September 19, 2019, will spotlight the artists who have shared their works at the Lucretia C. Begley Gallery in the Slider Humanities Center on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College over the past month. The Adair County Arts Council exhibit of works by local artists includes: Darlene Campbell, Linda Cundiff, Cayce Davenport, David Goguen, Victoria Harp, Jennifer Jimtnez, Dr. Kyle Mann, Joy McAlpine, Cora, Dwight and Renee Renfro, Elizabeth Rexroat, Rachel M. Roberts, Gerri Reynolds, Karen L. Roland, Tim Smith and David Waltz. 2019-09-19 10:36:47 | Comments | Printable version
Music Folklife Program at WKU Receives NEA Grant We're a rich region in famous music stars. Bowling Green has served as home to Ernest Hogan ("the Father of Ragtime"), The Hilltoppers, Sam Bush (the Father of "Newgrass"), 90s hip hop group Nappy Roots, and recent popular groups such as Cage the Elephant. From Western KY University Communications The Kentucky Folklife Program, housed in the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology at Western Kentucky University, has received funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to support a traveling exhibit and associated programming centered on the musical heritage and culture of south central Kentucky. Since 1989, the mission of the Kentucky Folklife Program has been to document, present and conserve the traditional arts and cultural heritage of the Commonwealth. The project will showcase and contextualize the region's rich musical landscape, from important historical and contemporary genres and key musicians to the venues and community groups that have fostered the music scene. This exhibit, which will be hosted at various public venues around south central Kentucky, will encourage visitors of all ages to reflect on the region's unique musical identity and how musical traditions are intertwined with a deep sense of place. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-19 10:25:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair County Burn Ban, September 19, 2019 By Mike Keltner Adair County Emergency Management The latest drought monitor from the US Department of Agriculture includes Adair County in the abnormally dry D0 area. Due to the increased hazard, Adair County has been placed under an Executive Order Open Burning Ban, signed by Adair Co. Judge/Executive Gale Cowan this morning. 2019-09-19 09:25:01 | Comments | Printable version
September KDFWR Traffic Safety Checkpoint Locations By Officer Cody Berry Kentucky Conservation Officers will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout Green River Wildlife Management Area during the month of September to check motorist for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. Conservation Officers utilize safety checkpoints in an effort to promote safety for motorists and outdoor enthusiasts using WMA's and to provide a deterrent for those who violate Kentucky Revised Statutes and Kentucky Administrative Regulations. Traffic safety checkpoint locations for Adair and Taylor Counties:
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Iva Nell Sidebottom McDonald, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) Iva Nell Sidebottom McDonald of Campbellsville passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She was 87 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Earl West. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-19 08:56:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC volleyball travels to Cumberland tonight By Brady Budke The No. 10-ranked Lindsey Wilson volleyball team returns to action tonight in Lebanon, Tennessee to take on Cumberland (TN) at 7pmCT at Dallas Floyd Phoenix Arena, 1 Cumberland Square , Lebanon, TN. In their last match, the Blue Raiders (10-3, 3-1 MSC) defeated Indiana Southeast in three sets at the IUS Activities Building on Tuesday night. Lindsey Wilson was led on offense by Kasia Niderla with 14 kills, and Camryn Rich with 23 assists. On defense, Lauren Larzelere and Peyton Johnston combined for 26 of the teams 45 digs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-19 08:50:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
August 2019 unemployment report By Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary August 2019 unemployment rate was 4.4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The unemployment rate for August 2019 was up from the 4.3 percent reported for July 2019. The preliminary August 2019 jobless rate was unchanged from the 4.4 percent recorded for the state in August 2018. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for August 2019 was 3.7 percent, unchanged from July 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-19 08:47:30 | Comments | Printable version
LOST WALLET: Phillip Stotts hopes someone has info Phillip Stotts of Columbia has lost his wallet and hopes ColumbiaMagazine.com readers will be able to help him find it quickly. He remembers having it around the Subway in the Columbia Walmart on Sunday. If you have information, please call him at 270-634-0422. 2019-09-19 06:54:16 | Comments | Printable version
Kobelco Aluminum Plant begins full operations in Bowling Green By Nicole Burton/Jack Mazurak Frankfort, KY - Gov. Matt Bevin on Wednesday congratulated automotive parts manufacturer Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc. for reaching full capacity at its new facility in Bowling Green, while undergoing a $42 million, 90-job expansion that will push total employment at the facility to 220 and total investment to $95 million. Kobelco currently has two performance-based incentive agreements from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, which are designed to encourage investment and job growth for the state. In addition, Kobelco can receive resources from the Kentucky Skills Network. Through the Kentucky Skills Network, companies can receive no-cost recruitment and job placement services, reduced-cost customized training and job training incentives. Kobe Steel, Kobelco's corporate parent, initially announced the Warren County plant in mid-2016 and built it near an existing sister plant, Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products LLC (KAAP) on Central Avenue in the South Central Kentucky Industrial Park. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-19 06:05:31 | Comments | Printable version
Gerald Hogue, 78, Burnside, KY (1941-2019) Gerald Wayne Hogue of Burnside passed away on Wednesday September 18th, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 78 years old. Funeral Services will be held 11amET on Saturday September 21, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY. Bro. Larry Butt will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Grove Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6pmET on Friday September 20th, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-09-19 06:01:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mystery keepsake high school band picture identified The keepsake photo of the musicians was shared by Joyce Coomer who wrote, "The Band playing at Adair County High School consists of members Greg Coomer, Mickey Loy, Bobby Darrell Loy and Jimmy Kemp." Thanks for your good guesses - Ginger Willis, who spotted Greg Coomer; and Lance Bean, who guessed it was Bobby Loy playing drums. Comments re photo 85119 Mystery photo can you name the band members 2019-09-19 05:29:24 | Comments | Printable version
Constitution Day at Lindsey Wilson College By Amelia E. Thomas Students at Lindsey Wilson College celebrate Constitution Day at the Katie Murrell Library on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Coffee, cupcakes and pocket constitutions were given out. Students also took pictures with George Washington from 12:30-3 pm. 2019-09-19 05:09:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Feese Family to sing at Harrods Fork Baptist Church The Feese Family will sing at Harrods Fork Baptist Church, 169 Harrods Fork Circle, Columbia, KY, on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at 10:30amCT. A potluck lunch will follow the service. Sunday School begins at 9:30amCT. The pastor, Bro. Michael Lee, and the congregation invite everyone to attend. --Linda Walker 2019-09-19 05:04:58 | Comments | Printable version
Partly sunny, high 88F It's currently 66F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Expect partly sunny skies today, with a high near 88F and light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 63F and south wind 3 to 5 mph. Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 87F and south wind 3 to 6 mph. Friday Night should be mostly clear, with a low around 59F and calm wind. 2019-09-19 05:04:07 | Comments | Printable version
Today - THURSDAY with CM - 19 Sept 2019 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 19, 2019: With hopeful spirit--Robert Stone, Thursday, 19 September 2019. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2928 2019-09-19 05:01:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Thu 19 Sept 2019 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, September 19, 2019, at a glance:
2019-09-19 05:00:55 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 19 Happy Anniversary, Joe & Margo McInteer McCullough (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Eldon and Cindy Hudson Burton (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billie Kay Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braxton Conner (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carlee Page (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chesley Nell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colton Parnell (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gennie Watson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hilda Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jean Nelson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeannie Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Bailey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nathaniel Edgar-Dean Cravens (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Theril Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Todd Davenport | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesley Melson (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary R. Baise, 86, Adair County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackson Dean Cox, Elkhorn, KY (2019-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Ollestad, Columbia, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Davis, Taylor Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie D. Price, Casey County, KY (1941> | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Whited Carman, Casey County, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald R. Martin, Sr., Casey Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hester Wade, 84, Russell Co., KY native (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Marie Thurman Carter, Burkesville, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dottie C. Booker, Adair County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel Taylor, Adair County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Wayne Barrett, Russell Co., KY (1956-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dawn Atkinson, Green County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melody E. (Mitty) Simpson, 57, Russell Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denise Walden, Green County, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imojean M. Nelson, 85, Adair Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Jo Janes, 78, Greensburg, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Dickson, Adair County, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inga Diane Stephens, Casey Co., KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Austin, 41, Adair County, KY (1974-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Carol Minor, 69, Taylor County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Benningfield, 84, Taylor County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Hoosier, Casey County, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Kay Holbrook, 67, Adair Co., KY/Wyoming Co., WV native (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edwin Morgan, 89, Jamestown, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Kathleen Nunn Judd, 94, Sulphur Well, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelson Kirby Brown, 87, Yosemite, KY native (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanie Lucy Bow, 58, Burkesville, KY (1959-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice L. Pruitt, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Patton, 86, Columbia, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Sid Thurman, 78, Summer Shade, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Faye Posey Matney, 68, Green Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Ann Westmoreland Bledsoe, Adair Co., KY (1960-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Callison Pruitt, 79, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia Judd, 64, Adair Co., KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hamilton 'H C' Milby, 93, Green County, KY native (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Dean Nix, 81, Bridgeview, IL (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Antle, 78, Jamestown, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jesse Manasco, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Birdwell, 70, Columbia, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Brockman, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lora Marlene Melton, 85, Liberty, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loris Janel Hamilton, 86, Green Co., KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Moon Steiner, 92, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Ann Tucker King, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Greene from Indiana (1959-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Kay Franzen, 60, Cumberland Co., KY (1954-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2019 All events are listed in Central Time. 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