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Daily News for Monday, March 9, 2020
Robert Brown, 83, Dubre, KY (1936-2020) Robert Brown, 83, Dubre, KY, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 1pmCT at McMurtrey Funeral Home, with Gary Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Dutch Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, March 9, 2020, 4-9pm and on Tuesday after 7am until time of services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-09 19:38:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ralph Porter Dowell, 81, Metcalfe County, KY native Ralph Porter Dowell departed this life Saturday, March 8, 2020 in Adair County, having attained the age of eighty-one years, eleven months and nine days. Services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 2pmCT at the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Greasy Creek Cemetery in the Exie Community of Green County with Military Honors. Visitation is requested from 5-8 Tuesday March 10, 2020 and after 7am Wednesday until the funeral hour. Officiating will be Bro. Larry Wisdom. Pallbearers: Donnie Dowell, Joe Dowell, Chris Dowell, Donnie Dowell Jr., Chris Ervin and Chad Dowell. Honorary Pallbearers: Tom Rowe, Mark Faulkner, Lewis Bernard, and Barkley Hancock. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-09 19:18:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Bro Richard Martin at Cane Valley Christian Church By Nancy Cundiff Bro Richard Martin will be preaching at Cane Valley Christian Church, 2550 Cane Valley Road, Columbia KY at 10:15amCT on Sunday, March 15, 2020, and Sunday, March 22, 2020. The congregation invite everyone to attend. 2020-03-09 18:35:22 | Comments | Printable version
Regular Called Fiscal Court meeting By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in Regular Session at 6pmCT on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Upcoming activity:
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Geneva Loy Helm, 89, Jamestown, KY (1930-2020) Geneva Loy Helm of Jamestown passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 89 years old. A religious service will be held at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, Jamestown,KY, at NoonCT on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, with Bro. Doug Baldwin officiating. Interment will follow at Mill Springs National Cemetery Nancy, KY. Friends may visit on Tuesday at 10amCT at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-09 13:10:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Neda Kaye Watson, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2020) Mrs. Neda Kaye Watson of Campbellsville passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was 63 years old. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Watson at 1pmET on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, March 9, 2020, from 5pmET until 8pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-09 13:06:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACES SBDM Council meeting By Sommer Brown, Interim Principal Adair County Elementary School The Adair County Elementary School's Site-based Decision Making Council will convene at 4pmCT on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in the conference room at the Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr., Columbia, KY. 2020-03-09 13:01:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair Heritage Association Quarterly Meeting By Mike Watson, President Adair Heritage Association The Adair Heritage Association (AHA) Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for 6pmCT on Monday, March 16, 2020, at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, Kentucky. Regular business will be conducted, with reports from various committees. The public is invited to attend. 2020-03-09 12:59:25 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky's 2019 annual unemployment rate holds steady By Mike Clark/Patrick Harp Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's annual unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in 2019, unchanged from 4.3 percent in 2018, while nonfarm employment gained 8,600 jobs, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The U.S. annual unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in 2019 from 3.9 percent in 2018. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' estimate of the number of employed Kentuckians for 2019 was 1,983,577. This figure is up 14,966 from the 1,968,611 employed in 2018. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-09 12:57:08 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Women's Basketball eliminated from MSC Tournament By Chris Wells Bowling Green, KY - A stagnant first 20 minutes ultimately cost Lindsey Wilson women's basketball in a 76-70 loss to Shawnee State (Ohio) in the Mid-South Conference Tournament Semifinals at Bowling Green Arena. The Blue Raiders (26-6) now wait for the NAIA to announce the national tournament pairings on March 11 to find out their next opponent. The NAIA National Tournament runs March 18-24 in Billings, Montana. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-09 12:53:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Farmers Market meeting, Thu 19 Mar 2020 By Donna Jones, Market Coordinator Farmers Market on the Square Farmers Market on the Square will have a meeting at 5pmCT on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. We encourage anyone interested in becoming a vendor to attend this meeting. It's only a few weeks until opening date for the 2020 season. Any questions about the market or becoming a vendor please call 270-634-2125. 2020-03-09 10:44:17 | Comments | Printable version
CPD: Meth and Contraband arrests By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department While patrolling in the White City neighborhood of town on Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2020, Columbia Police Department officers observed a male and female standing outside a vehicle near the corner of West Barbee and Alexander Street who appeared to be under the influence. Upon making contact and confirming subjects were under the influence, they were placed into custody and found to have narcotics on their person. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-09 10:41:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
LWC Softball to host Union today in doubleheader By Brady Budke After a nine day break in action, the No. 3-ranked Lindsey Wilson softball team returns to the field this afternoon at Marilyn D. Sparks Park, Lindsey Wilson Sports Complex, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY, to face Union (KY) in a doubleheader. The first game is set to begin at 3pmCT, with the second game to follow shortly after the conclusion of game one. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-09 10:37:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Garon Parrish, 85, Columbia, KY (1934-2020) Garon Parrish of Columbia passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was 85 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Rev. Ronnie Dooley officiating. Burial will follow in the Roach Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT at the funeral home, and will continue on Tuesday morning until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-09 10:34:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Family and friends gather to celebrate 45th anniversary The 45th wedding anniversary of Dick and Linda Fitzpatrick of Columbia was celebrated with family, church family and friends Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. The couple renewed their vows spoken 45 years ago on that date in the church at Western Kentucky University. Songs were led by Dick - "I Have Loved You" and "Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace". Prayer, directing the sharing of vows and giving of rings, and blessing was by Fr. Joseph. Their sons Shawn and Eric escorted Linda down the aisle. Reading from The Book of Ruth by daughter-in-law Ashley. Reading from the First Letter of Paul in the Corinthians was by daughter-in-law Jennifer. The service was followed by a meal, toasts/roasts and cutting of the wedding cake. 2020-03-09 08:00:08 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Your granddaughter's cake Charles Marshburn writes: A true masterpiece! My granddaughter would like the recipe. --CharlesComments re: Hailey's special event cake 2020-03-09 07:30:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mostly cloudy with gusty winds, high 68F It's currently 48F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It should be mostly cloudy today, with a high near 68F. South wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Showers will arrive tonight after 8pmCT. Expect an overnight low around 56F, with south wind 11 to 16 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph. Showers will continue on Tuesday, with the possibility of a thunderstorm. Tuesday's high will be near 64F. South wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Showers remain likely on Tuesday night, mainly before 8pmCT. Otherwise it will be mostly cloudy, with an overnight low around 46F. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. 2020-03-09 06:59:55 | Comments | Printable version
7-County Area Courts for Mon 9 Mar 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, March 9, 2020, at a glance:
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ACSO: Two arrested for trafficking methamphetamine From the Office of Sheriff Josh Brockman On 3-7-20 at 10:51pm while investigating a complaint received, K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin arrested George Tommy Polston, 58, of Columbia, and Nicole Myers, 47, of Jamestown for Trafficking In a Controlled Substance 1st degree Methamphetamine and Possession of Marijuana. The arrest took place approximately 7 miles south of Columbia, KY.ACSO: Sheriffs Office arrests two for trafficking methamphetamine. A quantity of methamphetamine consistent with the illegal sale or distribution was seized, along with marijuana, by the Sheriffs Office. ACSO: Sheriffs Office arrests two for trafficking methamphetamine. Both were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. The Sheriffs Office was assisted by Kentucky State Police. 2020-03-09 04:36:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
History Monday - early Cane Valley, KY, part I Some Early History of Cane Valley, part 1 By Mike Watson “Cane Valley, Then and Now—I will give a short history of Cane Valley as it was in 1855 and as it is today... In 1855 the writer had a post office established and gave it the name Cane Valley and had himself appointed postmaster. At that time there was not a post office between Columbia and Campbellsville, a distance of 20 miles. Farmers were compelled to ride ten and twelve miles for their mail. Now there are five post offices immediately on the pike between the two towns. In 1855 there was but one storehouse and that owned by my father, J.F. Bridgewater, his dwelling and the cabins for his slaves, 30 in number, were all the houses in Cane Valley at that time. There were ten persons in my father's family and they and his slaves constituted the population. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-09 04:34:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
ACSO: Sheriffs office recovers stolen property, Russell County man arrested From the Office of Sheriff Josh Brockman On 3-7-20 at 8:15 the Adair County Sheriffs Office received a complaint of a stolen vehicle from Russell County. Sheriff Brockman located the suspect in the case at a local business in the limits of Columbia. He had the keys to stolen vehicle, however it was not at the location, the vehicle being a 2004 Buick. After further investigation Deputy Josh Durbin located the vehicle off of south 55 in the Glensfork area. In addition to locating the vehicle, an ATV and trailer that had been stolen were also recovered. Byron Marcum was arrested and charged with: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-03-09 04:24:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Drugs in Plain View - topic of WMU event 15 Mar 2020 By Dr. John Chowning, Senior Pastor, Saloma Baptist Church The Saloma Baptist Church WMU is hosting Mr. Nick Hale, Kentucky State Trooper, on Sunday March 15, 2020 at 5pmCT/6pmET. Trooper Hale will be making a presentation on “Drugs in Plain View.” This is for all ages – children and youth, parents, grandparents, members of the church, and people in the community. We all need to learn more about the ravage of drugs that is eating at the heart and soul of our community, state, and nation. Saloma Baptist Church is located at 1505 West Saloma Road, Campbellsville, KY. Email salomabaptistchurch@windstream.net for additional information. The public is invited to attend. 2020-03-09 04:12:37 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 9 Happy Birthday, Addison Faith Gibson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aiden Hinkle (2017) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Fisher (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brent Baker (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Camden Dwayne Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, DJ Ballou | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Hancock (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Floren C. Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxson Riley Bell (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kay Powell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaylee Vance (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Clark (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ramona Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Calhoun | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roxanne Yarberry Hart | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Hancock (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tara Pierce | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Walter Avin Janes | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avin Janes, 81, Dirigo, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Wright, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lucille Fisher, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Pauline Pike, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bryson Conley Skaggs, 18, Campbellsville, KY (2005-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil W. Pearson, Jr., 57, Knifley, KY (1967-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chrystal Ree Martin Blaydes, 90, Taylor Co., KY Metcalfe native (1925-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Alfred Napper, 74, Adair County, KY (1942-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Kay Patterson, 66, Greensburg, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Wade, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Finis Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Murphy, 77, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Foster, Taylor Co., KY/McCreary Co. native (1948-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gregory Todd Galloway, 52, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harlan (Bubby) Anderson, 74, Burkesville, KY (1942-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Heather Davidson, Laughlin, NV (1979-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilda Juanita Vannoy, 84, Casey County, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Isaiah Gyle Rexroat, 16, Russell Co., KY (2004-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Allison Durrett, 76, Greensburg, KY (1939-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jordan Redmon (March 9, 1992 - July 7, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Johnson Randolph, Casey Co., KY (1935-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale (Lightning) Turner, Green County, KY (1956-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Randell Poindexter, Cumberland Co., KY (1953-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Salyers, Casey Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Steven Ponder, 65, Casey Co., KY (1951-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine Russell Miller (March 9, 1911 - October 18, 1981) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maymie Page Janes, 90, Adair County, KY (1926-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ola Bright, Taylor County, KY (1921-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reda F. Rooks, 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Bradley Bradshaw, 75, Columbia, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert W. Smith, 84, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robyn Elaine Lear, 37, Liberty, KY (1983-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Gregory, Taylor County, KY, (1961-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon Whitlow Klassen, Green Co., KY (1973-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Mark Tarter, 62, Dunnville, KY (1955-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Unema Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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