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All the Tigers Together at CU 2023 Homecoming

By Gerard Flanagan, news writer and photographer,
Office of University Communications


So much has changed about Campbellsville University since Sharon Hedrick attended as a student 50 years ago. Numerous new facilities, such as Ransdell Chapel, the School of Nursing and the new press box at Finley Stadium, dot the campus Hedrick once walked as a student.

Even the name of her alma mater has changed, with Campbellsville College becoming Campbellsville University in 1996. And, the Badgett Academic Support Center (BASC) Banquet Hall, where Hedrick was inducted into the Golden Heritage Club, once served as the school's cafeteria.


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2023-10-01 18:39:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University

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Past Homecoming Queens recognized at CU



2023-10-01 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Leinner Corrales.
Past Campbellsville University Homecoming Queens recognized at the Homecoming Alumni Reception and Awards Ceremony include, from left: Front row - Penni Nugent (1978), Jan Speer (1977), Morgan Ellzy (2021), Kendra Polston (2018), Mary Kate Rodgers (2013), Sharon Pyles (1990) and LeEtta Warren (1962). Back row - Brooke Anne Buckner (2022), Samantha Rogers (2020), Shay Ditto (2007), Savannah Ramos (2019), Linda Gaby (1973), Cheris Young (2008), Kay Edwards (1963), Lyndsay Taylor (1997) and Jolene Lord (1961).

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Tommy Druen: The rubble or our sins?

Previous Column: The image we want to portray

By Tommy Druen

Last month my wife and I embarked on our annual pilgrimage to Louisville for the Bourbon and Beyond music festival. This marked our third year attend this six-year-old festival, and each year has brought us an array of legendary musicians. We've been excited to witness performances by such luminaries as John Fogerty, Robert Plant, Pearl Jam, Blondie and a multitude of others. With an estimated 120,000 attendees this year, I think it's safe to expect the festival's allure to only ascend.

Among the many captivating performances, I was very interested in hearing Bastille, perhaps a lesser known band but one that has become a personal favorite. Originating from London, this band burst onto the indie scene in 2013 with the release of "Bad Blood," a track from their album of the same name. Subsequently, "Pompeii" emerged as a massive hit, its infectious introductory melody attached to television commercials and even the highly underrated 2014 cinematic adaptation of "Mr. Peabody and Sherman."

"Pompeii" is, by all accounts, an unconventional song. It's not typical for lyrics to narrate the demise of a city due to an ancient natural disaster.


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2023-10-01 15:10:44 | Comments | Printable version

Sonnie Wayne Matney, 85, Greensburg, KY (1938-2023)

Sonnie Wayne Matney of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Sonnie Matney and Lula Edwards Matney, was born on Wednesday, June 15, 1938 in Green County and departed this life on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at his home. He was 85 years old.

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2023-10-01 15:00:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Southern Heirs to sing at Free Union SBC

From Charles Shepherd

The Southern Heirs Quartet will be singing at 10amCT on Sunday morning, October 8, 2023, at Free Union Separate Baptist Church. This is Pastor appreciation service, Pastor Brother Craig Huddleston and the congregation welcome everyone for a day of Spirit Filled singing and preaching.

Free Union Separate Baptist Church is located at 4600 Sano Road, Columbia, KY.


2023-10-01 14:58:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

James A. Thomas, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2023)

James A. Thomas of Columbia died on Friday, September 29, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was 76 years old.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2pmCT on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in Columbia Cemetery, with Pastor Glenn Lewis officiating. Full Military honors will by presented by V.F. W. Post 6097.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 2, 2023 from NoonCT until 8pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with a Time of Remembrance at 6pmCT. Cremation will follow.


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2023-10-01 14:55:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Robert Keith Jeffries, 91, Green Co., KY (1932-2023)

Robert Keith Jeffries of Green County, Kentucky, son of the late Mike Jeffries and Lee Beard Jeffries, was born on Saturday, August 27, 1932 and passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green. He was 91 years, one month, and two days of age.

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2023-10-01 14:49:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

KSP Post 15 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15's highway safety efforts.

Troopers will be checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws relating to motor vehicle equipment safety, licensing of drivers, motor vehicle registration, and operation of motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants.

A complete list of traffic safety checkpoint locations can be found at the following link: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post15checkpoints/.


2023-10-01 14:47:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Stave company opens in Edmonton Industrial Park

Kim Harwood, Executive Director
Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce


The Chamber hosted the eighth ribbon cutting this year Thursday, September 28, 2023, for the new Pennington Stave Company in the Industrial Park off Highway 163 in Edmonton. This may have been the largest crowd for a ribbon cutting in the history of ribbon cuttings according to Chamber of Commerce President, Daniel Bragg.

Chad Pennington Owner and Manager of the Stave Company, his wife Rebecca, their family, and the Pennington Stave crew were on hand to welcome the crowd as they entered the building.

Most everyone was excited to see the factory in full operation. The smell of fresh wood was everywhere, and the machine operators performed their jobs like they had been open for years.


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2023-10-01 14:47:32 | Comments | Printable version

Football: LWC opens MSC play with a 49-21 win over Faulkner

A pair of punt returns for a touchdown and a defensive score helped Lindsey Wilson football to a 49-21 homecoming win over visiting Faulkner (AL) on Saturday at Parnell Family Stadium.

Logan Collier and Quantae Hicks each returned a punt for a score while Cameron Rankins recovered a fumble out of the air and rumbled 41 yards to help Lindsey Wilson match Faulkner's (1-3) point production today.

Jbias Dawson followed his record-breaking performance last week with 90 rushing yards and three touchdowns to lead the offense. Dawson now leads the Mid-South Conference with eight rushing touchdowns this season.


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2023-10-01 14:46:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month

From Jill Midkiff/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Whether you are at work, home, school or an event, the Kentucky Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) wants you to learn how to protect yourself and others from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) during National Protect Your Hearing Month in October.

According to the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), 12.5% of children between 6 and 19 years of age have hearing loss as a result of listening to loud music, particularly through earbuds at unsafe volumes. Just like with any other danger, it is important for parents to learn about noise-induced hearing loss and take steps to protect children.


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CPD: Columbia man arrested on active warrants

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

The Columbia Police responded to Magic Market on Burksville Street on Friday afternoon, September 22, 2023, after an off-duty Deputy observed a subject on scene known to have active warrants.

After being taken into custody, male was also found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine.


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2023-10-01 14:41:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Haiku by Robert Stone for October 1, 2023

Limit bedtime snacks
to avoid grumpy mornings,
digestion takes time.
--Robert Stone, Sunday, 1 October 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4401


2023-10-01 13:52:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 1
Happy Anniversary, Chris and Becky Sharpe (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Dallas and Joyce Eaton, (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jamie and Gale Cowan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Sandra Bell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cathy Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Clint Barnett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Easton Christopher Downs (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haylee Case Harmon (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janet Hutcheson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Johnson (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jenny LaBarge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jon Brockman (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lucas Skoczylas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Malissa McCarol | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mariah Johnson (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ophillia McDonald (1910) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Renita VanArsdale (October 1, 2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roxane Roberts (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley C. Holt (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zachary Janes (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna J. Estes Perkins, Green County, KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James S. Netherland, Taylor County, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary David Sullivan, Cussell County, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Bennett, Columbia, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. William James Smith, Cumberland Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Brockman Cave, Taylor Co., KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Wayne Willis, Adair County, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Odene Pyles, Adair Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Norris Scott, Cumberland Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roxie Stone, 87, Green County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley A. Murphy, Adair County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Steven James Hash, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Linwood Childers, Taylor County, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Sutton, Russell Co., KY, (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Dean Finch, 53, Russell Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Russell, 84, Liberty, Casey Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Coffey Holt, Adair Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Reynolds, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra K. (Sandy) Sprowles, 65, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Reid Shirley, Green County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gleda Bartley Hall, Cumberland County, KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chester G. Taylor, 69, Columbia, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lela Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matrie (Hill) Roach, 95, Chance, KY native (1928-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Todd Holland, Green Co., KY (1967-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Treva R. Curtsinger, 87, Columbia, KY native (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Sunday, October 1, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTHomecoming at Barnett's Creek Community Church | (ID:65680, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Avery Lee Rooks, 91, Columbia, KY (1932-2023) | (ID:65701, Comment)
6:30pmCTPayne Sisters singing at Whites Chapel Separate Baptist Church | (ID:65678, Comment)

 

































 
 
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