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Daily News for Monday, June 7, 2021
Adair County Elementary School SBDM Council meeting By Sommer Brown, Principal Adair County Elementary School The Adair County Elementary School's School-Based Decision Making Council will have a special called regular meeting at 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in the conference room at Adair County Elementary School, 800 Indian Drive, Columbia, Kentucky. The purpose of the meeting will be to conduct regular business and review applications for a teacher vacancy. 2021-06-07 20:14:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Barn Lot Theater announces Farce of Nature opening June 17 By Ann Moss Barn Lot Theater, the nonprofit performing arts organization that features live performances in Edmonton, KY, will debut the hilarious comedy Farce of Nature at 7pmCT on Thursday, June 17, 2021. This will be their first play inside their theater space since the pandemic shut down live performances nationwide in 2020. Barn Lot Theater is located at 207 S. Main St., Edmonton, Kentucky. Show dates are June 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th at 7pmCT on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances, and 2:30pmCT on Sundays. Masks will be optional for patrons. Present your vaccine card for a free small popcorn! Farce of Nature highlights a day in the life of the Wilburn family of Mayhew, Arkansas. D. Gene Wilburn owns a fishing lodge that has fallen on hard times, but that's the least of his worries on this day. His discontented wife, Wanelle, is frustrated with their love life and believes D. Gene has a wandering eye. His gun-happy ex-cop sister, Maxie, uses the lodge as a safe house to protect mob snitch Carmine DeLuca, who is in the witness protection program. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-06-07 20:08:57 | Comments | Printable version
LCDHD: Cases are continuing to decline By Amy Tomlinson Lake Cumberland District Health Department As cases are continuing to decline for the most part and we are fortunate enough to see the majority of our counties in the green or yellow designations, this will be the final week of these reports being sent out nightly. LCDHD will continue to update the local health department webpage with current statistics and relevant information for your use. Please know how very much we appreciate all you have done for your families, patients, employees and citizens during this pandemic! Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.28%. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-06-07 20:02:15 | Comments | Printable version
Vacation Bible School at Bethany Baptist Church By Jimmie Cox Bethany Baptist Church will be having Vacation Bible School from Wednesday, June 9, 2021, through Friday, June 11, 2021, from 6pmCT to 8pmCT nightly. Bethany Baptist Church is located at 4560 Greensburg Rd. Columbia, KY. 2021-06-07 19:50:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Columbia Church of Christ Clothing Giveaway By Angela Tanksley On Friday, June 11, 2021, from 9amCT to 2pmCT, and on Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 9amCT to NoonCT, the Columbia Church of Christ will be holding a clothing giveaway. The church is located at 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. If you have any questions you can email us at columbiakycoc@gmail.com. 2021-06-07 19:47:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
CPD: Midnight traffic stop leads to arrest By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department Soon after MidnightCT on Monday, June 7, 2021, the Columbia Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Campbellsville Street near the intersection of Oak Street. After making contact with the driver, a strong odor of marijuana was detected within the vehicle. Once the party was outside of the vehicle, a male subject was found to be in possession of marijuana and suspected methamphetamine. He additionally had two active warrants. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-06-07 19:42:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACSO: Single vehicle collision on KY 80 By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Friday, June 4, 2021, at 1330 hours, Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch was dispatched to an injury collision on KY Highway 80 East. Preliminary investigation shows that Mechelle McFarland, 42, of Russell Springs, was traveling west on KY 80 in a 2010 Nissan when she lost control of her vehicle. She over-corrected and the vehicle overturned, coming to rest on its top in the ditch line. McFarland and her 4 juvenile children were all treated on scene by Adair County EMS and then transported to TJ Health Columbia. The Adair County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by Adair County EMS and the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department. The Sheriff's Office is continuing the investigation. 2021-06-07 13:06:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Josh and Ava Dicken win Anglers of the Year Josh Dicken and his 9-year-old daughter Ava Dicken competed and won the Crappie Masters Kentucky Club State Championship on May 21 and 22, 2021 at Taylorsville Lake. The duo had a weight of 14.79 lbs over the two-day tournament, putting them in 1st place for the State Classic, and qualifying the team for the Crappie Masters National Championship. The duo also won the Crappie Masters Kentucky Club Points Race, making them Angler of the Year and Youth Angler of the Year. Josh is a Kentucky Fishing Guide with Camo Crappie Guide Services, and provides fishing tips on his Youtube Channel - Camo Crappie. Ava is the nine year old daughter of Josh and Alesha Dicken. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-06-07 12:43:28 | Comments | Printable version
Area students named to WKU Spring 2021 Honors List By Bob Skipper Bowling Green, KY - The following Western Kentucky University students from the Columbia Magazine area were named to the honors lists for the spring 2021 semester. Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean's List. Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President's List. Adair County From Columbia
Note: this article continues with honors students from Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-06-07 11:12:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Barbara Davis Hampton, 78, Liberty, KY (1942-2021) Barbara Davis Hampton of Liberty passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Baptist Health in Lexington. She was 78 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY. Burial will follow in Hustonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11amET to 1pmET on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-06-07 11:00:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. Ag & Natural Resources Summer 2021 Newsletter By Nick Roy, Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources Adair County Extension Service The Summer 2021 issue of the Adair Co. Agriculture & Natural Resources Newsletter is now available for download at the following link: 2021_June_ANR_Newsletter (PDF) Topics include June Dairy Month information, recipes for Watermelon Tomato Salad and Triple Berry Crisp, information on the Family Gardening Program, the upcoming Adair County Cattlemen's Summer Field Day, Solar Farming Considerations, the upcoming Succulents Workshop, Beekeeping Field Day, and Grain Crops Field Day, AI School, and much more. 2021-06-07 10:55:01 | Comments | Printable version
Green River Industrial Park progress report By Bobby Morrison, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The second entrance and road into the Green River Industrial Park is really looking good. All trees are down and burning in two piles. It is really looking good. Thanks to Greg Greer & EDA Board Member Chester Taylor for mowing pipelines. Part of the back side is already graded. This shows great teamwork on decision making and taking prompt action. Thanks & appreciation to all. Johnny Webb, MSE engineer, is coming down to meet with me at the park Monday. 2021-06-07 09:21:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
CTC Crusade fundraising sets record in 2021 Chief Chris Taylor has released the Crusade for Children fundraising totals for 2021 for Campbellsville Fire-Rescue. Their Parking Lot Fundraiser in early May added over $7,000, leading to a 24% increase over their 2020 totals, and setting a new record. 2021 Crusade Fundraising Status Report
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CPD: Motorcycle operator arrested for numerous violations By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department attempted a traffic stop for speeding early Monday morning, June 7, 2021, shortly after 2amCT on Campbellsville Road/HWY 55 North. A motorcycle operator refused to stop, reaching speeds over 100 MPH. Pursuit was called off for safety concerns. After continuing to observe within the area, the motorcycle and operator were located parked on North Bramlett Street, where a male party was taken into custody and found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-06-07 09:13:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Agenda for Columbia City Council meeting, Mon 7 June 2021 By Rhonda Loy The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Monday, June 7, 2021, in the basement at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Social distancing is required. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-06-07 07:57:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Betty Lou (Ford) Cox, 84, Elkhorn, KY (1936-2021) Betty Lou Ford Cox of Elkhorn passed away on Sunday, June 6th, 2021, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home in Elkhorn, Kentucky. Whe was 84 years old. The funeral will be held at 1pmET on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Feathersburg Church of God in Elkhorn, Kentucky. Bro. Alex Cox, Bro. Bob Langlois, and Bro. Chris Copher will be officianting the service. Burial will follow in Callahan Cemetery of Elkhorn, Kentucky. Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville, Kentucky. Visitation will continue at the church at 9amET on Thursday, June 10, 2021 until time for the funeral. Social distancing guidelines and mask are required for those that are not yet fully vaccinated. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-06-07 07:45:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Southern Heirs in concert Saturday and Sunday, June 12 & 13 By Charles Shepherd The Southern Heirs Quartet, the Russell Springs-based gospel group, will be singing at Cumberland Baptist Church at 5pmCT/6pmET on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Everyone welcome. Cumberland Baptist Church is located at 2010 Omega Park Road, Somerset, KY. The Southern Heirs Quartet will be singing at the Homecoming Service for Bethlehem Separate Baptist at 10amCT on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Pastor Richard Antle and congregation welcome everyone. Bethlehem Separate Baptist is located at 3722 Ky. 80, Russell Springs, KY. 2021-06-07 07:37:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Letter: Top Ten Flower Billy Joe Fudge writes: Linda, this picture has put me into visual overload. If there is a 2021 Top Ten Most Beautiful Flower Picture List, I nominate this one, for sure!Comments re: Beautiful Pink Roses 2021-06-07 07:32:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mostly cloudy today, high 80F, chance of storms It's currently 71F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 80F and a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pmCT. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy a low in te high 60s and a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4amCT. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Tuesday will be partly sunny, with a high near 84F and a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly cloudy, with an overnight low around 67F and a continued chance of showers and overnight thunderstorms. South wind around 6 mph. 2021-06-07 07:30:40 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for June 7, 2021 Someone may purchase--Robert Stone, Monday, 7 June 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3555 2021-06-07 07:23:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Mon 7 Jun 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, June 7, 2021, at a glance:
2021-06-07 07:22:53 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 7 Happy Anniversary, Jay and Ida Wheeler (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Judy and Phillip McLean (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bethany Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassie Taylor (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Franklin (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeannie Picknell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Stearns (2002). | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenneth Farris (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leon Huff (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondal C. Rexroat, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alan W. Warriner, Adair and Russell Counties, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon C. Curry, Adair County, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pete McKinney, Russell County, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Paulette Acree, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Clifton Riggins, Liberty, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Enola Vest, Casey Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Ann Simpson Underwood, Greensburg, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Ray Burton, Russell Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Hazel Bunch, Adair Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William H. (Billy) Sandusky, III, Adair Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Gilpin, Taylor County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eudinia McFarland Fox, Campbellsville, KY, Russell Co., KY native (1930 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louis Edward Mudd, Caneyville, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Absher Turner, Adair County, KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron A. Phipps, Adair County, KY (1976-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Linnie Pearl Manis Wells, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Parker Goforth O'Neal, Casey Co., KY (1918-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vincent Thomas Hayden, 50, Taylor Co, KY (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Murrell, Adair County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Dean Crosier, Casey County, KY (1974-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Lee Kennard, 87, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Roy, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lyle Heitz, 88, Adair Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Dowell, 84, Edmonton, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Cloristine (Tena) Corbin Myles, Adair Co. KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David A. Braun, Russell County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby M. Smith, Russell County, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Walters Bland, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer Russell Powell, 52, Adair Co., KY (1969-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Howard Keltner (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph (Leon) McGowan, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miyanta Emony (Mony) Matney, 25, Greensburg, KY (1997-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Joyce Jones, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip M. Shroyer, 84, Gulfport, MS (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Smith (1915-1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin Wayne Wright, 71, Greensburg, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Earl Branham, 79, Burkesville, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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