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Daily News for Saturday, February 25, 2023
Tornado shelter locations in Metcalfe County Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Do you know where the tornado shelters are in Metcalfe County? Severe weather does not discriminate, it can strike any hour, and in any season. Be prepared, know the risks, and have an emergency plan. The list below has the location of 14 Tornado Safe Rooms in Metcalfe County. If you do not have a safe spot, know which safe room is the closest to your home and/or work, it may save your life and the life of others! Shout out to Matt Gallagher for asking that a list of locations be shared with the community as a reminder, and to Dispatcher Beth Wilson for providing the list. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-25 23:14:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
RS First Baptist Pastor Naylor to give CU chapel address By Emily Roberts, student news writer, Office of University Communications Christian Naylor, senior pastor of Russell Springs First Baptist Church in Russell Springs, and two-time graduate of Campbellsville University, is the featured speaker for the university's weekly chapel service at 10amET Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville. The public is invited to all chapel services this semester. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication with an emphasis in broadcast and digital media in 2018 and a Master of Theology in 2021. He joined Russell Springs First Baptist in 2019 as the youth minister. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-25 23:02:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Softball: LWC triumphant in doubleheader sweep of MO Baptist At Marilyn D. Sparks Park, the Lindsey Wilson softball team improved its season-long win-streak to four games with a two-game sweep of Missouri Baptist University on Friday. Za'Kiya Sizemore and Alexis Garayzar shined at the plate with a combined six hits, five runs batted in, and three home runs, while Abigail Cruz and Grace Adams each pitched complete-game efforts as the Blue Raiders jumped to 6-4 overall on the year. Lindsey Wilson faces a quick turnaround with a non-conference doubleheader at Georgetown College on Saturday afternoon. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-25 14:02:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
19 new hires for Adair Juvenile Detention Center From Morgan Hall Franfort, KY - In February, Gov. Andy Beshear raised detention center youth workers' salaries to a minimum of $50,000 annually and reclassified the position title to correctional officer. On February 23, 2023, DJJ announced that 59 individuals have graduated the training academy and reported to their assigned facility. Another 22 individuals began the training academy on February 20, and are expected to graduate March 17, 2023. Of the new recruits, 19 have been hired for the Adair Juvenile Detention Center. "A core component of ensuring safety is having enough qualified, trained individuals on duty, and we are excited to welcome these new team members to the juvenile justice team," said Gov. Beshear. "Our youth deserve a Kentucky that will fight for them so they can achieve a second chance and a brighter future. I pledge to always do the right thing for the betterment of our youth, and our staff who are committed to doing this essential job." DJJ's training academy includes six-weeks, 128 hours of instruction focused on a variety of topics including cultural diversity/implicit bias, mental health training, crisis prevention, de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, riot and hostage situations, searches and contraband, report of abuse and neglect, fire safety, suicide prevention, the Prison Rape Elimination Act, report writing and observation skills, health services protocols, behavior management and legal issues. The academy also includes two weeks of on-the-job training. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-25 13:58:27 | Comments | Printable version
New case of measles confirmed in Kentucky From Brice Mitchell Frankfort, KY - On Friday, February 24, 2023, state health officials announced a confirmed case of measles identified in a Jessamine County resident. The resident, who is unvaccinated, attended a large spiritual revival on Asbury University's campus on February 18, 2023. No further information about the individual will be released due to privacy concerns. "Anyone who attended the revival on Feb. 18 may have been exposed to measles," said Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH). "Attendees who are unvaccinated are encouraged to quarantine for 21 days and to seek immunization with the measles vaccine, which is safe and effective." All reported cases of measles are thoroughly investigated in Kentucky. KDPH is actively collaborating with Asbury University, Jessamine County Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-25 13:51:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Mark A. Smith, 55, Columbia, KY native (1967-2023) Mark Anthony Smith of Russell Springs passed from this life Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, following a short illness. He was 55 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N. Main St., Jamestown, KY, with Bro. Jim Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Memorial Cemetery in Russell Springs. Friends may visit from NoonCT until time of service at 2pmCT on Sunday, February 26th at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-25 13:49:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Basketball: LWC men to challenge Thomas More in MSC quarterfinals The Mid-South Conference men's basketball tournament moves to its final site this weekend in Bowling Green. Eight teams remain in the quest for a championship, including the Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team. The Blue Raiders are riding high off their first postseason victory in five years and are next set to challenge the defending conference tournament runner-up, Thomas More University in the quarterfinals at 7:30pmCT. The winner of Saturday evening's game will advance to the semifinals and play the winner of Freed-Hardeman University and Campbellsville University on Sunday night. For fans making the trip to Bowling Green, please be aware that tickets must be purchased in advance through the Mid-South Conference website. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-25 13:44:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
George L. Barnett, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Mr. George L. Barnett of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, February 22, 2023 at the St. Matthews Care Center in Louisville. He was 74 years old. The family has chosen cremation and all services will be private. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-25 12:12:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gilbert Warren, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2023) Gilbert Warren of Campbellsville died at 1:25 P.M., Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in Elizabethtown. He was 86 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Freddy Thompson. Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 11amET until 1pmET on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-25 12:08:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Vacation Bible School at Columbia Christian Church Adam Shepard sends word that STELLER Vacation Bible School at Columbia Christian Church will be held from July 9 through July 13, 2023, from 6pmCT to 8:30pmCT nightly. A free hot meal will be served every night. Transportation is available. For more information call (270)384-2612 Columbia Christian Church is located at 206 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. If you'd like to share your Church event with Columbia Magazine readers, use our Comment Form. 2023-02-25 11:46:57 | Comments | Printable version
Sunday morning breakfast at Egypt Christian Church From Willie M. Feese, Jr. Men of the church are preparing a country breakfast to be served starting at 8:30amCT on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Egypt Christian Church. Sunday school classes for all ages follows at 9amCT. The worship service begins at 10amCT. Everyone is invited! Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Rd, Columbia, KY. 2023-02-25 11:37:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Haiku by Robert Stone for February 25, 2023 Truth makes us free but--Robert Stone, Saturday, 25 February 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4183 2023-02-25 08:33:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 25 Happy Anniversary, James and Carole Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Rita Neat (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Preston and Natashia Gaskin (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, August Mann (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benisha Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elbert Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Lewis Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lauren Paige Ollery (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Daniel | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitchell Quinn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffani Campbell (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Anniversary, Nathan & Faye Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory birthday, Chester Franklin, native of Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leoner Bennett (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shawn Matthew Brumley, Russell Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger "Pop" DeSpain, Buffalo, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estella Rice Hare, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avis Jean Holt, 74, Russell Co., KY (1937 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie L. Anderson, Russell Springs, KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David R. Cundiff, Greensburg, KY - Adair Co. native (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kyra Grace Harmon, infant, Campbellsville, KY. (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Ann Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Johnson, Taylor County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Earles, Casey Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Robert "Bob" Dobbs , Taylor County, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephan Keith Thompson, Green County, KY (1981-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eveline Fisher Tungate, 71, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Landis Pearce, Green Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnie Isac Hurt, 59, Summer Shade, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gertrude C. Allen, Taylor County, KY, (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Beck, 45, Casey Co., KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lewis (Bobby) Simpson, Adair Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora (Dodie) Skaggs, 78, Columbia, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Guinn Taylor, 73, Burkesville, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Goforth, 86, Yosemite, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae "Dot" McKinney Parson, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. Native (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Elmore Wilson, Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Rexroat Hill, 88, Russell Co., KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tina Beth Ramlow, 51, Russell County, KY (1967-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Smith Hansford, Casey County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Chumbley Minton, Russell Co., KY (1924-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hellen Ridgeway, Taylor County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Bryant (1922-1987) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. John Paul Cummins, Middleburg, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debra Joan Parradee, 62, Columbia, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Young Meadows, 85, Green County, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hallie Ratcliff, 80, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Claywell | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Witham Bledsoe, 85, Adair County, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Houk, 96, Adair/Green Co., KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Collins, 65, Glensfork, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Combest Thomas, 76, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert William Glover, 57, Louisvile, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Vernon W. Keith (1969-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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