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Daily News for Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Daril Gene Salyers, 55, Adair County, KY (1965-2020) Daril Gene Salyers, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020, at TJ Health. He was 55. Born on April 4, 1965, in Boyle County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Cecil and Edith Davis Salyers. Daril was a bus driver for Adair County School Systems. He was a member of Mt. Zion Church of God. Daril loved the Lord and was a very dedicated Christian. He was highly involved in the church. He lived every day trying his best to talk about Jesus. Daril was the Sunday School teacher at church and was beginning to preach. He dearly cherished his grandsons and his children and loved spending time with his family. Daril was a farmer that was very much involved in the community. Hunting and fishing were two of his favorite hobbies. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-15 15:51:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ruth Ellen 'Nanny' Cooper, 73, Casey County, KY (1946-2020) Ruth Ellen "Nanny" Cooper, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the age of 73. Born on October 13, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Charles McFadden and June Parrish. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, listening to music, and watching classic movies and westerns. Most of all, Ruth loved spending time with her family. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-15 15:49:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC Athletics boasts 19 NAIA Scholar Teams in 2019-20 By Chris Wells Nineteen Lindsey Wilson College athletic programs earned 2019-20 NAIA Scholar-Team honors, NAIA officials announced on Tuesday as part of the NAIA National Awards Day. Since the inception of the award in 2006-07, 174 Lindsey Wilson teams have earned the national honor. Lindsey Wilson has had at least 10 NAIA Scholar Teams each of the last 11 years. The 19 teams are one shy of the school record 20 set in 2018-19. To be considered for the NAIA Scholar-Team award, a team must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average as defined by the institution. The team grade point average includes all student-athletes on the eligibility certificate. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-15 13:27:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Russell, Marion receive CARES Act reimbursements By Crystal Staley/Megan Armstrong Frankfort, KY - In collaboration with the Department for Local Government (DLG), today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 20 Central Kentucky governments were approved for $7,009,885 in reimbursements from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for local governments with expenses related to COVID-19. Russell County will use $229,838 for PPE, sanitizing supplies, sheriff's department payroll and telework equipment. Marion County will use $559,859 for PPE, protective barriers and EMS, sanitation workers and sheriff's department payroll. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-15 13:24:00 | Comments | Printable version
Cameron announces multi-state settlement for ITT PEAKS loans By Elizabeth Kuhn Frankfort, KY - Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Tuesday announced a multi-state settlement resulting in more than $7 million in debt relief for former ITT Technical Institute (ITT) students in Kentucky with loans from PEAKS Trust (PEAKS). The settlement resolves allegations that PEAKS, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (DBNTC), Deutsche Bank Trust Company Delaware (DBTCB), and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas (DBTCA) violated consumer protection laws by offering deceptive loans to finance student tuition at ITT locations in Louisville, Lexington, and across the country. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-15 12:57:50 | Comments | Printable version
State officials warn voters of bogus mailers and texts By Miranda Combs Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Michael Adams and Attorney General Daniel Cameron announce two election scams aimed at Kentuckians. In one, Kentuckians are receiving letters from a group called the "Center for Voter Information," pushing them to register to vote. However, the letters have been sent to people who are already registered to vote. The Center purports to have a Frankfort address on its mailers, but in fact the address simply represents a mailbox at a UPS Store. Because the letters encourage people to register who have already done so, they confuse voters and disrupt Kentucky election officials' efforts. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-15 12:55:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Voting locations announced for Election Day 2020 Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer's office has announced that Adair County voters who wish to vote in person on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020, will have the option of four locations:
Voters may also request an absentee ballot now, to mail in before the election, or they can vote early in person at the Adair Co. Courthouse Annex Basement starting on October 13, 2020. More information about absentee voting and early in-person voting is available at this link: Important facts for voting in the General Election. 2020-09-15 12:51:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Seventy-Six LWC Student-Athletes earn NAIA honors By Chris Wells Seventy-Six Lindsey Wilson College student-athletes have earned 2019-20 NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors, NAIA officials announced on Tuesday as part of the NAIA National Awards Day. The 76 scholar-athletes are the most in any one academic year for Lindsey Wilson. In order to be nominated by an institution's head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved junior academic status. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-15 12:41:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
KY 206 in Adair Co. to be temporarily closed Wednesday By Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that KY 206 in Adair County will be temporarily closed at mile point 14.7 (Spruce Pine Creek Bridge) tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 16, 2020, as crews place a bridge deck overlay. The closure is expected to begin approximately 7pmCT, and will last approximately five hours. The duration of work may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays. 2020-09-15 12:34:22 | Comments | Printable version
ACPC Build A Book Materials Pick Up By Dana Harmon Celebrate Grandparents or a Grand Person with a Build a Book project. All ACPC families are invited to drive through and pick up kits with everything you need to create a book with a child that your family will treasure. Pick up supplies on Thursday, September 17, 2020, from NoonCT to 6pmCT, at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY. Please drive through the bus lane at the back of the school; staff will deliver bags to your vehicle. Take materials to create your book at home. This is a great opportunity to spend quality time with family and build a child's love for books! If you have any questions, please call 270-384-3367 Paula Garrison, Sarah Burton or Dana Harmon. 2020-09-15 12:31:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Regan Turner receives 2020 Emil S. Liston award By Chris Wells Lindsey Wilson women's basketball student-athlete Reagan Turner has been named the 2020 NAIA Emil S. Liston Scholarship Award recipient, NAIA officials announced today as part of the NAIA's National Awards Day. The Emil S. Liston award recognizes both academic and athletic excellence by a men and women's basketball student-athlete. The scholarship is named in honor of the NAIA's first executive secretary that was also a prime mover behind the men's basketball tournament. This award has been presented annually since 1950. "I am so honored to be the female recipient of the Emil S. Liston Scholarship Award," Turner said. "Academics and basketball have always been some of my biggest passions in life. It means so much to me to be recognized for all of the hard work and dedication I have put into both. I just want to thank God, my family, coaches, teammates, and all of the people that have helped and encouraged me along the way." Turner enters her senior season in 2020-21 ranked fourth on the program's all-time scoring list (1,818 points). She also sits in the program's top-10 in career scoring average (18.2), field goals made (582), free throws made (528), free throw percentage (82.6), assists (316), and steals (187). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-15 12:13:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Sad word of passing of Daril Salyers We are sad to report news from long time Columbia Magazine contributor from the Gradyville Store, Frances Salyers, who posted, "...Last night my world crashed. My husband Daril Salyers had a massive heart attack. He left me, the Kids and Grandkids. He was a great Husband and Daddy and the greatest Papaw. And the best bus driver. And most of all he was a great Christian and he loved the Lord..." Service details will be shared as soon as they are available. 2020-09-15 10:42:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
History of the Columbia-Campbellsville stagecoach The following history of the Columbia-Campbellsville stagecoach was written by my mother, Effie Heskamp (1910-2009) when I asked her to tell me what she knew about it. -- Ann Heskamp Curtis The stage coach that operated between Campbellsville and Columbia around the turn of the (20th) century was owned by Joe B. "Buck" Barbee who bought the "Concord" model for $2,000. Mr. Barbee had the contract to handle passengers, mail and express to stop at every post office along the route between the two towns. He also was authorized to open the lock sack at each place. Some of the post offices along the route at that time were Cane Valley, Coburg, Romine and Burdick. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2020-09-15 07:22:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Sunny today, high 80F It's currently 58F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be sunny, with a high near 80F and northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 62F. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 83F and light and variable wind. Wednesday Night will be mostly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1amCT, and an overnight low around 64. Calm wind. 2020-09-15 05:58:13 | Comments | Printable version
7-County Area Courts for Tue 15 Sep 2020 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at a glance:
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Haiku by Robert Stone for September 15, 2020 Believing poisoned--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 15 September 2020. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3290 2020-09-15 05:54:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 15 Happy Anniversary, Allen and Teresa Absher (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Daniel and Ashley Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Rick and Suzanne Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braydon David Burton (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gene Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Blair (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Gilpin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyle Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laurie Dunbar | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Morris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mackenzi Withers (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Godsey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matthew Miller Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Morris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nadine Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis Wisdom Shipp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Burton (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert E. Bowman (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rosemary Harmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila McClister (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Travis Bray (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Treva Sparks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyran Gail Anthony George (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Peggy Delores Aaron, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Humphrey Dee (J.R.) Raisor, Jr., Adair Co. KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dean Frank Schultz, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucian B. Smith, Columbia, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nova N. Barnes Corbin, Adair Co. KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Earl Lewis, Louisville, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marion (Short) Fudge, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Gleason Sullivan, Green County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice G. (Bea) Phillips, Taylor Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Lee (Running Wolf) Greene, Casey Co., KY (1970-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Howard Deane, Casey County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jr. Simpson, Adair County, KY (1932-2013)] | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clinton Wilmer (Wilbur) Singleton, Casey Co. KY (1956-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Brockman, Taylor County, KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Lynch, Adair County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Theresa Lyn Pavlik, Adair County, KY (1962-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avis Marie Shepherd, Adair Co., KY native (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otis Clayton (Bubba) Wilham, Jr., Hustonville, KY (1974-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George E. Owens, 86, Windsor, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ada Harrison Wright, Casey Co., KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freddie Bowmer, Liberty, KY |1950-2014| | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. William Robert (Billy) Abell, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verneeda Jones, 89, Knifley, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mae Arms, 76, Burkesville, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola E. Thomas, 86, Dunnville, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Margena Carol Bishop, Grab, Green Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Gilpin, 60, Casey County, KY, (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda McElroy Marcum, 55, Russell Co., KY/Barren Co. native (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Mark Wilson, Casey County, KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Kingsbury, Russell Co., KY/Lawrence Co., NY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Rose Bradshaw Collins (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Gray Phillips (1953-2007) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Grey Phillips | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles (Sparky) Sparks, Adair Co., KY (1961-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Allen Henderson, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Wesley, Jamestown, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsa Katheryn Humphress, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Irene Ridge, 84, Albany, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James A. Thomas, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josh Allen Butler | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lamar Brockman, 66, Knifley, KY (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Ann Wilkerson, 69, Windsor, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lou Ella Parrish, 83, Burkesville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha L. McFarland, 68, Liberty, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Lynn Wheeler (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred H. Rogers (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Odford Reece (1911-1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Allen Antle Milby, 81, Summersville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Leon Taylor, Savoyard, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Durham, 73, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lee Pickett, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tyler Bolin, 27, Jamestown, KY (1994-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Billy) Joe Floyd, 51, Liberty, KY native (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday,Mr. Michael D. (Mikey) Stayton, Taylor Co., KY (1962-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthdaym Charles "C.C." Floyd, Russell Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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