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Daily News for Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Vernon Richerson, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2023) Vernon "Bum" Richerson of Campbellsville died at 12:01 A.M., on Sunday, June 18, 2023. He was 83 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Steve Skaggs. Burial will follow in St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-21 16:10:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
City Council to hold Special Called Meeting on Friday From Woody Sharpe The Columbia City Council special called meeting which had been scheduled for 11:30amCT on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, will now be held at 11:30amCT on Friday, June 23, 2023, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Items on the agenda include second readings of ordinances related to the budget and annexation of territory located at the city of Columbia's southwestern boundary, and appointment of City Attorney. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-21 15:13:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Vacation Bible School at Freedom Separate Baptist Church From Anita Green Freedom Separate Baptist Church will host "Wild About Jesus!" Vacation Bible School from 6pmCT to 8pmCT nightly on June 25-27, 2023. There will be classes for all ages, with music, lessons, crafts, games, and food! Freedom Separate Baptist Church is located at 576 Freedom Church Road, Columbia, KY. 2023-06-21 14:15:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
ACSO: Injury accident on Dunville Road From Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Monday, June 19, 2023, at 9:45amCT, Deputy Chris Tweedy received a call of an injury accident 14 miles east of Columbia. Upon arrival and preliminary investigation, it was found that Danielle Luttrell, 38, of Columbia, was traveling on Dunville Rd. in a 2006 Toyota Sienna van. The vehicle hydroplaned due to standing water on the roadway, leaving the roadway and striking a tree. Luttrell was treated on scene by Adair EMS, and Air Medical was called but declined due to weather. Luttrell was transported to TJ Health Columbia, where she was then transported to University of Louisville hospital by Adair County EMS. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-21 14:12:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Rufus Lowell (Bill) Turner, 67, Columbia, KY (1955-2023) Rufus Lowell "Bill" Turner of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Greenhill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greensburg, KY. He was 67 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Ralph Foster and Bro. Terry England officiating. Burial will follow in the Bearwallow Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Friday morning at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-21 14:08:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Clothing and Food Giveaway on June 24 From Michael Tanksley There will be a Clothing and Food giveaway from 9amCT to NoonCT on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Columbia Church of Christ basement, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. There will be clothing for the whole family. 2023-06-21 14:04:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Music and Formation Flying before Hot Air Balloon Glow From Julie Dennis Taylor County Tourist Commission The Murakami Hot Air Balloon Glow will be even bigger in 2023, with added events and activities. Bring the family and enjoy great food, music, games, a petting zoo and more starting at 4pmET on Saturday July 1, 2023, at the Taylor County Fairgrounds, 1721 E. Broadway St., Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-21 10:42:46 | Comments | Printable version
Wednesday City Council meeting cancelled Update: City Council to hold Special Called Meeting on Friday From Woody Sharpe Today's City Council meeting is being cancelled due to lack of quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for Friday. 2023-06-21 10:11:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Vacation Bible School at Milltown Church From Nancy Taylor Milltown Church will host "Lava Lava Luau" Vacation Bible School on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 28, 29 and 30, 2023, beginning each night at 6pmCT/7pmET. Keeping cool when things get hot! Emotions are like a volcano that erupts, but with God's help, we can learn to take control of our emotions! At the Luau, we'll see what God's Word says about anger, jealousy, frustration, and learn how we can respond with kindness. Come join us on the island for a Bible lesson, craft, music, games and a meal each evening. Milltown Church is located at 3262 Milltown Church Road, Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky. For more information, please call or text Pastor Barney Taylor at 270-634-1032 or Nancy Taylor at 270-378-2404. 2023-06-21 09:57:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
ACPC SBDM Council to meet on June 26 From Debbie Bradshaw, Principal Adair County Primary Center The ACPC SBDM Council will hold a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Monday, June 26, 2023, in the Library at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Dr, Columbia, KY. The topic will be our open first grade positions. 2023-06-21 09:54:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
4-H Photography Class for Floral Hall Entries From Tony Rose, Agent for 4-H Youth Development Adair County Cooperative Extension Service Adair County 4-H will be offering a 4-H Photography class from 10amCT to 1pmCT on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The class will be taught by 4-H alumni and 4-H State Fair Exhibitor Mackenzie Bennett. Youth will learn how to prepare photos for entry in the 4-H Floral Hall on July 25, 2023. Lunch will be provided. Use this link to sign up for the class: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5YCfJJY95hh0to 2023-06-21 08:38:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Polston pleads guilty to menacing, obstruction charges From the office of Brian Wright, Commonwealth's Attorney On Monday, June 19, 2023, John M. Polston appeared before Special Judge Greg Lay and entered guilty pleas to two charges stemming from an incident that occurred in July 2021, in Cumberland County, when Polston confronted Circuit Judge David L. Williams over another case involving Polston in Monroe County. Polston was originally charged with Retaliating Against a Participant in the Legal Process and Menacing in Cumberland Circuit Court. Pursuant to an agreement reached with the Commonwealth, Polston pled guilty to an amended charge of Obstruction of Governmental Operations and to Menacing. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-21 08:35:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
75 Years of Service and Protection from the KSP From Captain Paul Blanton Frankfort, KY - On June 19, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear joined state and local leaders to celebrate 75 years of the Kentucky State Police (KSP) enhancing public safety by creating safer communities as one of the nation's premier law enforcement agencies. "For 75 years, the state police have served our commonwealth and our families, making this state a safer place to call home," said Gov. Beshear. "As Governor and as a dad, I am grateful for all our KSP heroes. Their sacrifice and commitment to all Kentuckians is second to none." KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. highlighted several celebratory events KSP has hosted, including a 75th Anniversary Ball for employees and retirees, a wrapped Dodge Charger cruiser with a blue and white paint scheme from the 1970s, a challenge coin and other custom-designed items to mark the momentous occasion. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-21 08:32:00 | Comments | Printable version
Bowling Park 4th of July Celebration From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce If you love fireworks, food, and a fun time save the date, Friday, June 30, 2023, and celebrate the 4th early in Metcalfe County at George K. Bowling Park, 1608 W. Stockton St., Edmonton, KY. Contests will begin at 6pmCT, and fireworks will start at dark. Parking and entry are free, and concessions will be available for purchase. Activities include inflatables, horseshoes, a 3-legged race, a sack race, a watermelon eating contest, corn hole, and live music by The Hornet Nest Pickers. 2023-06-21 08:29:53 | Comments | Printable version
Public Square traffic meeting July 6th at City Hall A meeting is scheduled with the District 8 Highway Department to discuss traffic concerns in the City of Columbia, and specifically those relative to the public square. The meeting is open to the public. Residents with comments and/or concerns, are encouraged to attend the meeting stated Mayor Pamela Hoots. Mallory Frye, Planning Engineer, and Amanda Parmley, Traffic Engineer, with the District 8 Transportation Cabinet Office will be in Columbia on Thursday, July 6, at 10amCT for the meeting which will be held in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-21 08:27:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Adair County 4-H & Cloverbud Floral Hall Exhibits From Tony Rose, Agent for 4-H Youth Development Adair County Cooperative Extension Service Floral Hall exhibits will be entered on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 10amCT to NoonCT. Entries will be taken at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service located at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Adair County youth ages 9-18 are encouraged to enter their 4-H projects at the Adair County Fair. Age is based on the youth's age as of January 1 of the calendar year of the Fair. Cloverbud youth (ages 5-8) may display their exhibits also during the County Fair. There will also be a Cloverbud category for youth ages 1-4 years old. For non-animal-based projects, the Adair County Fair is the qualifying event for youth to advance to the Kentucky State Fair. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-21 08:25:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Timmy Wayne England, Green County, KY (1961-2023) Timmy Wayne England of the Summersville community of Green County, Kentucky, son of the late Clurell and Aurthelia "Tillie" Elmore England, was born on February 1, 1961 in Glasgow, Kentucky. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in Greensburg, Kentucky having attained the age of 62 years, four months and nineteen days. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a lifelong farmer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-21 08:23:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Michelle Shietze, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1964-2023) Michelle Shietze of Campbellsville died on Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Louisville. She was 58 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3pmET on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Campbellsville Crossroads Community Church, officiated by Bro. Troy Long. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-21 08:14:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
7-County Area Courts for Wed 21 Jun 2023 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at a glance:
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Haiku by Robert Stone for June 21, 2023 At last felt at home--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 21 June 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4299 2023-06-21 08:10:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 21 Happy Anniversary, Dennis & Debbie Selby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jerry and Denise Adamson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angel (Nikki) England (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Ann Price | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobbie Jo Russell (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Callie Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Jo Baker-King (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Dashkiewicz (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joey Dale Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lane Burkhardt (June 21, 2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Malakai Horton (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nicole Rickard (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roger McCarol (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sara Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen L. Bishop (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timothy Griffen Hardwick (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Tojo Phillips | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Bennett, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Kemp Lloyd, Adair County, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harvey Miracle Bartle Liberty, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Scott Carter, Celina, TN, formerly of Cumberland Co., KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jean Cox, Campbellsville, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Zelma Davis Gardner, Green Co., KY (1923-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rebecca Jo (Becky) Ponder, Greensburg, KY, (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Raymond (Greasy) Simpson, Green Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Harvey, 69, Cumberland Co. native (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty (Boo) Overstreet, Casey Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Payne Munson, Casey County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Wayne Burton, 41, Indianapolis, IN, (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny C. Allen, Cumberland Co., KY (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny W. Clark, 55, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Lawrence Thomas, Russell County, KY(1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Philip L. Snow, Russell Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Green, Bradfordsville, KY (1970-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce Roy Powell, Russell County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (J.D.) Thompson. Taylor County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Harden Bryant, Taylor Co., KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Priscilla Marie Wheeler Appleby, 40 Burkesville, KY (1974-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnold Ray Meeks, Casey Co., KY (1963-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Ann Williams, Breeding, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Hatter Duggins, Casey County, KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leisha Lynn Davis, 54, Taylor Co., KY, Green Co., KY native (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilba (Angie) Rafferty Davis, Louisville, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Withers Roy, 95, Russell Co, KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Patricia (Pat) Sullivan, Taylor Co./Adair Co. KY native (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John David McKinley, 65, Taylor County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Lou Wilkinson Haggard, Casey County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Angela Brady, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe McClister (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Wallace (Wally) Ellis, Jr., 45, Buffalo, KY (1977-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bina Marcene Hoover Bean, 83, Columbia, KY native (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda (Akin) Luttrell, 75, Greensburg, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer Ray Gabehart, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Esther Mae Goodin Watson, Columbia, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John E. Nall, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Neagle Janes (1950-1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Keltner, 68, Adair Co., KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Joe Byrd, 48, Adair Co., KY (1974-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Marvel, Sr., 90, Liberty, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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