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Daily News for Wednesday, August 16, 2023
How do we know it's time for lunch without the clock In John Hunter Walker's youth in the 60s, he knew it was coming up on lunch time by the sounds he could hear in the field that began with the chiming of the Adair County Courthouse clock. He remembers helping his Dad, Pete, work the Joe Russell Barbee crops on top of the hill above Bull Run. John was of age that he got to drive the Farmall Cub Tractor to plow tobacco. The clock on the Courthouse would chime 12 times every day. At the same time, Jack Williams would release steam from his laundry powering a steam whistle that would go off. The chimes and the whistle were immediately followed by every single dog in town beginning their howling chorus. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-08-16 23:35:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Bat bite requires trip to ER, Rabies treatment By Donna Rieder What I thought was a leaf in Ivy's water bucket was actually a bat, and when I scooped it out, it bit me. There are only 6 recorded instances of humans surviving Rabies. Symptoms can occur within 1 day, and since Rabies is fatal (THE most deadly disease in the world), if anyone gets bit or scratched by a wild animal, get to the Emergency Room as soon as possible and get the vaccines started. Emergency rooms are required to have the vaccine on hand at all times, but not doctor's offices nor clinics. I got bit on Monday and started the series right away. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-08-16 22:21:06 | Comments | Printable version
Charlie E. Wright, Jr., 78, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2023) Charlie E. Wright, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully Monday, August 14, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 3pmET on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Vistation is requested from NoonET until 3pmET on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-08-16 20:33:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACHS SBDM Council to meet August 24 From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS SBDM Council regular August meeting has been rescheduled for 4pmCT on Thursday, August 24, 2023. The meeting will take place in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Dr., Columbia, KY. 2023-08-16 20:28:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Arlon (Tick) McInteer, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Arlon "Tick" McInteer, formerly of Columbia, died on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Glasgow State Nursing Facility in Glasgow. He was 83 years old. A graveside service will be held at 4pmCT on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Haven Hill Cemetery. Burial will follow. No visitation is planned. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-08-16 20:26:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACMS SBDM Council to meet Thursday From Keri Willis, Principal Adair County Middle School The ACMS SBDM Council regular August meeting will be held at 4pmCT on Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Room 138 at Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. 2023-08-16 16:39:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACES SBDM Council to meet Aug 21 From Sommer Brown, Principal Adair County Elementary School Adair County Elementary School's SBDM regular meeting, originally scheduled for August 17, 2023, is being rescheduled to 4:30pmCT on Monday, August 21, 2023. The meeting will be held at the school, 870 Indian Dr., Columbia, KY, and is open to the public. 2023-08-16 14:39:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Agenda for August 17, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting From Carolee Lloyd The Adair County School Board will hold a regular meeting at 6pmCT on Thursday, August 17, 2023, in the Board Conference Room at the Adair County Board of Education, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Board Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-08-16 13:10:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Dave Frances, 69, Elkhorn, KY (1954-2023) Dave Frances, 69, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, son of the late Lawrence Frances and Antoinette Nastri Frances was born April 29th, 1954, in New Haven, Connecticut, and departed this life on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. The funeral will be held at 3pmET on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Auberry Funeral Home, 503 East Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation is requested on Friday, August 18, 2023, from NoonET until 3pmET at Auberry Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-08-16 13:04:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Consuela Dawn Turner, 60, Greensburg, KY (1963-2023) Consuela Dawn Turner of Greensburg was born on Wednesday, July 17, 1963 and passed away on August 15, 2023. She was 60 years old. The funeral services for Consuela Dawn Turner will be conducted at 1pmCT on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Robert Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 10amCT on Thursday until the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-08-16 13:00:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Governor unveils Education First budget plan From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear outlined his "Education First" budget plan, which provides an 11% pay raise for teachers and all school personnel - the largest single pay raise for public school educators in 40 years - and fully funds universal pre-K. The Governor's plan also fully funds teacher pensions and student transportation; ensures no health insurance premium increase for educators; provides teachers student loan forgiveness; supports professional development; funds textbooks; boosts mental health services and will help build new career and technical education centers. "We must invest more in public education. Our teachers are not paid what they are worth, and every child deserves a chance at true prosperity," Gov. Beshear said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-08-16 11:30:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Patton named Lindsey Wilson Cycling Head Coach Josh Patton has been named the Lindsey Wilson head cycling coach, Athletic Director Willis Pooler announced Wednesday. Patton led the cycling program from 2018-2021 and was an assistant for the Blue Raiders during the 2021-22 season. "As our former head coach and a student-athlete with our highly successful cycling program, Josh has a passion for this program and the skill set required to do a fantastic job," Pooler said. "When he left the head coach position to pursue a different opportunity in cycling a couple years ago, the program was in a great place." "I have no doubt he will work tirelessly to maintain the high standards he helped create," Pooler added. "His commitment to the sport and collegiate cycling is clear. I look forward to working with him again in this role." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-08-16 11:07:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
CACFD responds to house fire on Buck Watson Road From Grant Loy, Firefighter/P.I.O. Columbia - Adair County Fire Department The Columbia - Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 5:14pmCT on August 15, 2023, to a reported house fire at 25 Buck Watson Road. Upon arrival firefighters found a double wide mobile home with smoke showing. Firefighters made entry into the residence and quickly extinguished the fire. A total of 11 firefighters were on scene for approximately 1.5 hours. 2023-08-16 08:13:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Glow in the Dark for Jesus is Sept 8 From Brently Goodin West 80 Church of God will hold their annual Glow in the Dark for Jesus youth event starting at 6:30pmCT on Friday, September 8, 2023. Glow in the Dark for Jesus is a Lights Out/Blacklights On worship experience, featuring Bro. Chris Fields, with special performance by Alive Again Drama Ministries. There will be free glow jewelry, free pizza, and door prizes. West 80 Church of God is located at 3727 W. Highway 80, Russell Springs, KY, near the Russell/Adair County line. For more info text 270-585-7064. 2023-08-16 08:08:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Barnett's Creek Sale Day Fundraiser is August 26 From Karen Selch Barnett's Creek Community Church will hold their First Annual Sale Day from 8amCT to 3pmCT on Saturday, August 26, 2023. It will be a fun Community Day in Pellyton with vendors, yard sales (including cast iron), food, and a Coffee Truck from Meg's Coffee! Vendors will have custom t-shirts, jewelry, Mary Kay, and much more. Barnett's Creek Community Church is located at 1338 Barnetts Creek Rd., Columbia, KY. 2023-08-16 07:59:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Haiku by Robert Stone for August 16, 2023 Curiosity--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 16 August 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4355 2023-08-16 07:55:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 16 Happy Birthday, Cheryl Claywell Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grace Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janet Biggs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Page | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Richard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Owens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Youngs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Neat Gimber | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LaDanna Gail Froedge (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Olivia Rose Jenkins (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rylee Turner Willis (2017) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Simon Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alein T. Wade, Adair County, KY (1924-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Collins, Adair County, KY (1934-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alyne Holman, formerly of Cumberland Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anavell Louise Burris, 84, of Jamestown, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Ramsey, 67, Jefferson Co., KY native/Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvel Craig, Russell Co., KY (1915-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvella Kearnes, Taylor County, KY (1946-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ford, 66, Columbia, KY (1951-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Seals, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brady Button, 45, Glasgow, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carroll Benningfield, Taylor County, KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles R. Fawcett, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Wilson, Russell County, KY (1970-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Hogan, Cumberland Co. KY (1944-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estus (Eckie) Ashbrook, 76, Russell County, KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Euzella Wilson, Russell County, KY (1933-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Myrtle Stephens, 100, Russell Co., KY (1911-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Sneed, 79, Columbia, KY (1944-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Arlo Neat, 85, Adair Co., KY (1929-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Doughman, Taylor County, KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Butler, Sr., 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jon Paul Scott, 26, Casey Co., KY (1989-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Holmes, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loran Lile Nunn, 90, Green County, KY (1928-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mac Douglas Amburgey, 41, Metcalfe Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Lee Wheeler (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Christine Dunbar, Adair County, KY (1920-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Youngs, 91, Columbia, KY (1932-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Hunt, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Reeves, Taylor Co., KY, (1927-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Douglas Wells, Cumberland Co., KY (1957-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Payne Janes, 84, of Milltown, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Elmore, 82, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Blankenship, 53, Adair Co., KY (1963-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Thomas Land, Taylor Co., KY (1942 - 2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sondra K. Ebenschweiger, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Robert Price, Sr., Russell County, KY (1955-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tyhese Moore, 36, Campbellsville, KY (1986-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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