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Daily News for Thursday, February 2, 2023
Shirley Carolyn Douglas, 83, Louisville, KY (1939-2023) Shirley Carolyn Douglas of Louisville passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at her home. She was 83 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East St., Edmonton, KY, with burial to follow in the Cosby Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 19:08:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
City Council to meet Monday, February 6 From Woody Sharpe City Clerk/Treasurer The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Monday, February 6, 2023, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Items on the agenda include bid approvals for a fence for the splash pad and a truck for the Gas Department and an update from Fire Chief Tyler Solum. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 18:10:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Lawsuit filed by former AJDC employees James Roberts calls our attention this morning to a news story on WBKO Channel 13 on a lawsuit having been filed in federal court over the situation at the Adair Youth Detention Center in Columbia. The article is available here: New lawsuit describes conditions at youth detention center as inhumane, borderline sadistic Meanwhile, a group of Kentucky lawmakers are calling for a change in leadership within the state's juvenile justice system, according to an article posted this morning at wymt.com. Gov. Beshear announced in his weekly update on Thursday that Kentucky State Police will soon be placed at all three high-security facilities in Adair County, Fayette County and Warren County 24-7 until personnel reach a safer point. 2023-02-02 18:01:55 | Comments | Printable version
Metcalfe 1 of 14 counties awarded grants to clean illegal dumps From John Mura/Robin Hartman Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Energy and Environment (EEC) Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman announced on Feb. 2, 2023, approximately $534,000 in grants for the cleanup of 62 illegal dumps in 14 counties across the commonwealth. The grants will be used in the following counties and sites: Butler (4), Calloway, Carlisle, Christian (2), Hart (3), Hopkins, Johnson (4), Lawrence (4), Logan, Metcalfe, Pike (10), Scott, Warren and Wolfe (28). The grant funding is used to clean sites where household solid waste such as couches, tires, coolers and bedding has been illegally dumped. Not only are these dumps an eyesore in municipalities, but they can be a health hazard due to exposed debris and vermin. Once cleaned, the sites offer locations for revenue-producing businesses. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 16:11:01 | Comments | Printable version
Tennis: LWC heads to Kansas for ITA NAIA NTI Championship The Lindsey Wilson men's and women's tennis team prepare to compete in ITA NAIA National Team Indoor Championships, taking on No. 2 Keiser (FL) in the first round in Overland Park, KS, hosted by Kansas Wesleyan University, to transpire on Feb. 3 through 5, 2023. Bringing in the top NAIA programs from across the country, the teams participating on the men's side include Georgia Gwinnett, Indiana Wesleyan, Kansas Wesleyan, Keiser, Xavier (LA), Tennessee Wesleyan, and Northwestern Ohio. The women's side includes the same first five teams from the men's side but LSU Alexandria, SCAD Savannah (GA) round out the field. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 16:07:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Eliza Creola Biggs, 85, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2023) Eliza Creola (Cox) Biggs of Greensburg died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Norton Healthcare Pavilion Hosparus Inpatient Unit in Louisville. She was 85 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Lanny Garner officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Wednesday. The family requests that all attendees to the visitation and/or funeral wear a facial covering. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 16:03:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Genealogical Society February 6th Meeting From Mike Watson The Adair County Genealogical Society's February 6th meeting will be 'Art in the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center' presented by Phil Hanna. This will be a great program with emphasis on local art throughout our local history and beyond. The meeting will be held at 5pmCT on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Come out, meet and mingle. For more information, email adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270-380-1024. 2023-02-02 15:59:38 | Comments | Printable version
Elnora Burton, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2023) Elnora Burton of Edinburgh, Indiana, passed away January 31, 2023, at Franciscan Health of Indianapolis, Indiana. She was 88 years old. A funeral service will be conducted by Reverend Randy Denton at 2pmET on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Who-So-Ever-Will Community Church, 623 S Eisenhower Dr, Edinburgh, IN. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh. Calling will be from 11amET until time of service at the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 15:55:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
T.J. Samson Women's Conference registration now open From Stacey Biggs Registration is now open for the 2023 T.J. Samson Women's Conference. Presented in partnership with the Glasgow BPW, this year's conference will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 8amCT to 3:30pmCT at the Cave City Convention Center. Registration can be completed online at tjregionalhealth.org/womensconference or by calling Mollie Felkins at 270.651.4522. Sherri Shines Award nominations are also available online at tjregionalhealth.org/womensconference, and they are due on Friday, February 17, 2023. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 12:37:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
National Civics Bee coming to Campbellsville University By Victoria Cox Campbellsville, KY - Essays, quizzes and more will be coming to Campbellsville University with the announcement of the Campbellsville/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce being selected as a National Civics Bee host. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the National Civics Bee is an annual competition for middle school students that "encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities." The competition has three phases. First, interested students are asked to submit a 500-word essay by Friday, Feb. 24, identifying and explaining a problem their community is facing, how others view the problem, what civic principles or systems could help address the issue, an idea or recommendation to solve it, what primary sources support the civic proposal and how the community could bring the concept to life. Essays can be submitted online at civics.uschamberfoundation.org or mailed to Greg Gribbins, 205 N. Columbia Ave., Campbellsville, KY 42718. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 12:35:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Family Literacy classes offered in February From Dylan Gentry The Adair County Extension office will be offering Family Literacy Classes throughout the month of February. The first session will be held at 9amCT on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The first session will cover the scope of the classes as well as resources provided by the Extension Office and Adult Education. Future sessions will include how to save money at the grocery store, positive parenting, and preparing healthy meals, among other topics. Anyone with an interest in these topics are encouraged to attend. The classes are free, but RSVP is requested at the extension office by calling (270) 384-2317. 2023-02-02 12:19:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Market Day held by ACHS Future Business Leaders By Director of ACHS FBLA, JR Thompson I wanted to take a moment to share and brag on my incredible business and marketing students. Last Thursday, all of my (140) students, took their knowledge and expertise to the gym for their "Market Day". On this day, they launched their businesses they had created, expanded on their inventions, defended their knowledge and implemented their skills to nearly 40 community leaders who served as "sharks" and "investors" - to say this day was any thing less than incredible would be an understatement. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 09:16:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Leonard Wayne Burton, 65, Liberty, KY (1957-2023) Leonard Wayne Burton of Liberty passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home. He was 65 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2pmET on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Jimmy Brown & Bro. Rodney Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11amET to 2pmET on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 09:11:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CPD Activity Report for January 2023 From Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department's Activity Report for January 2023:
2023-02-02 09:06:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Groundhog's Day report - more winter February second is Groundhog Day and the report is Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow which means six more weeks of winter. We are reminded of Peg Schaeffer's column when this was the situation a few years ago. Peg writes from her perspective as owner of Adair County's Sugarfoot Farm Rescue. 2023-02-02 08:56:05 | Comments | Printable version
Dixie P. (Shorty) Hamilton, 79, Adair Co., KY native (1943-2023) Mr. Dixie Payne "Shorty" Hamilton passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in Campbellsville. He was 89 years old. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Hamilton on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11amET at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Robert Morris will officiate. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 5pmET until 8pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 08:48:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Linda Faye Boston, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2023) Linda Faye Boston of Campbellsville departed this life at 6:05 AM Monday, January 31, 2023. She was 82 years old. The family will receive friends and family from 5pmET until 8pmET on Thursday February 2, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY. There will be an additional visitation on Friday from 11amCT to 2pmCT at Hardy & Sons Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel. We will all celebrate Linda's life at 2pmCT on Friday with her son-in-law, Allen Gaddis, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 08:45:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
John Alan Osborne, 64, Russell County, KY John Alan Osborne, 64, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home. He served in the U.S. Army and was a retired pastry chef better known as the "Donut Man." He was born in Russell Springs on December 29, 1958, a son of Brenda (Wesley) Wilson, of Jamestown, KY and the late John W. Osborne. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 08:42:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Have pancakes and help LWC Mission Team From Pastor Ben Martin Join us for a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Columbia United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Pancake serving will begin at 8amCT - for donations only - to help with expenses for the Lindsey Wilson College Campus Ministries Dominican Republic Missions Team. Cooking continues until 10am. All proceeds will go to the Dominican Republic Summer Mission Trip. Jesus said to them, "Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation." - Mark 16:15 2023-02-02 08:33:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Swimming: LWC gears up for MSC Championships The Lindsey Wilson men's and women's swimming teams are set to compete at the Mid-South Conference Championship Thursday through Saturday, February 2-4, 2023, at the Kingsport Aquatic Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Along with the Blue Raiders, Bethel (TN), Campbellsville (KY), Cumberlands (KY), Indiana Wesleyan, Midway (KY), Pikeville (KY), Shawnee State (OH) and Tennessee Southern will all be competing for the championship. Swimming begins at 8amCT on all three days with the preliminary heats followed by the final heats at 4:30pmCT on Thursday and Friday as Saturday takes place at 4pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 08:33:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Clayton James Arnett, 83, Green County, KY Clayton James Arnett of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Lewis T. Arnett and Mary Goldie Nelson Arnett, was born Saturday, September 9, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky and departed this life on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at his home. He was 83 years, 4 months, and 22 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended Holly Grove Baptist Church. He was a tractor mechanic for many years and worked at the John Deere Garage in Greensburg and Hardyville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-02 08:21:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
7-County Area Courts for Thu 2 Feb 2023 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, February 2, 2023, at a glance:
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Haiku by Robert Stone for February 2, 2023 All tops no taters,--Robert Stone, Thursday, 2 February 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4160 2023-02-02 07:26:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 2 Happy Birthday, Addison Grace Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alice Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andy Mann (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Pegg | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Autumn Alexander | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barry Bennett (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carson R. Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chase Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clifford Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dan Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dawn Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Delbert Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gary Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greyson Lane Pelston (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jared Russell (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Skains | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jim Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, John David McQueary (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Brock Richard (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenneth Branstetter (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paula Bell (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Matthew Hensley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rodney Redmon (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen Calhoun | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William (Douchy) Matthews | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Darryl Gadberry, Adair County, KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Clyde Holladay (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chris Martin, Liberty, KY (1971-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph McQueary, Columbia, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loretta Harris Patterson Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alisha Jo Holstin Sanders, Taylor County, KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Allen Coomer, Adair County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Wolford, Adair County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jane Scott Barlow, 79, Liberty, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Mr. Bobby Curtis Gwinn, Burkesville, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Ezola Corbin Adair County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Blanche Back Byrd, Casey Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Frost, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Clyde "Jimmy" Holladay, Adair County, KY, (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David L. Johnson, Casey Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee (Bob) Kreilein, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory Birthday, Samuel Burton, Vandalia, OH; Adair Co., KY native (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, April Anderson Thompson, 30, Burkesville, KY (1984-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis G. Loucks, Adair County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Lucy Elizabeth England, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Blenda Jean Bricker Rogers, 58, Adair Co., KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter S. (Tom) Blankenship, Adair Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jarrod Sharp, Junction City, KY (1974-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Eads, 65, Casey Co., KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Eckhart, 86, Burkesville, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Cross, 78, Casey County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mayford Spear, 89, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Froedge, 72, Adair County, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Estes, 63, Green County, KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty O'Banion, 91, Taylor County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clyde (Moody) Long, 72, Cumberland County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nicholas Claywell, 13, Cumberland County, KY (2003-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Sue Southern, Taylor County, KY/Green County native (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Hunt, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Homer Stephens, Adair County, KY/Russell Co., KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Cooper, (1935-2003) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Houlette, 32, Liberty, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Thomas Price, 74, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer (Hot Shot) Harris, 81, Greensburg, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Lee Dohoney (1929-1981) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Elbert Kimbler, 87, Columbia, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Allen Padgett, 65, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joey Abrell, 44, Jamestown, KY (1977-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Timothy Hancock, 84, Columbia, KY native (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josephine (Jo) Colvin, 83, Casey Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kari Leah Owens, 25, Greensburg, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kerry D. Brown, 76, Breeding, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard V. (Lenny) Griffiths, 60, Thackerville, OK (1959-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel L. Bryant Howard, Adair County, KY native (1926-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitzi Bault, 65, Adair County, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ora Lee Deener Morris, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Abston, 71, Columbia, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rella Centers, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terra Dawn Coppage, 41, Campbellsville, KY (1982-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Lewis Scott, 76, Burkesville, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Cole Caffee, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Alan Hammond, 55, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William H. (Bill) Shoemaker, 70, Greensburg, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Yvonne Stewart, 82, Metcalfe County, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthdday, Victoria (Vicky) Wilburn, 52, Cumberland Co., KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory of Ed Rowe (1914) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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