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Daily News for Thursday, February 27, 2025
Social Security Office, Campbellsville, to be closed by DOGE Larry Joe Smith, General Manager at The Big Dawg radio, reports that he has gotten a ton of comments on his Facebook post this morning about the closing of the Campbellsville location of the Social Security office. He said according to the Lexington Herald Leader two offices in the state of KY, one of them the Campbellsville Social Security Office, is scheduled to be closed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The other KY office to be closed is in Hazard. 2025-02-27 16:40:47 | Comments | Printable version
Vendors wanted for HGR Spring Plow Day From Lyn Stanton, Program Director Homeplace on Green River Apply today for Spring Plow Day at Homeplace on Green River on April 12, 2025. Homeplace on Green River is accepting vendors of handmade, homemade, or home grown crafts, products, and produce. We also invite anyone with an artisan skill, historic collection, antique tractor, or antique farming implement to come show it off at the festival! Our vendor fees are waived for demonstrators, and half priced for non-profits. Vendor spaces range from $35 to $75. Please note, we are not accepting more food vendors at this time, but we welcome vendors for things people could buy to take home like breads, baked goods, james, jellies, salsas, sauces, candies etc. All the information can be found on our website's vendor page at www.homeplacefarmky.org, or call the office at 270.308.2309. 2025-02-27 12:37:24 | Comments | Printable version
Learn, dance and have fun at MCPL March 29th The Metcalfe County Public Library announces a Celebrate Curiosity event - swing dance nights. It's a time for adults 18+ to "Learn. Dance. Have Fun!" No partner is needed and all skill levels are welcome. Registration is required for the Saturday, March 29, 2025 dance. The instructor is Nathaniel Gutierrez. The night kicks off with a 30-minute footwork lesson, perfect for beginners and experienced dancers alike. Lessons are at 5 and Free Dance 6pmCT. 2025-02-27 11:48:56 | Comments | Printable version
Margie Tucker, age 68, Jamestown, KY Margie Tucker, age 68, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, February 21 2025 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. She was born on Thursday, April 26 1956, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Dorothy Wiggington Polston and Verdie Polston, who preceded her in death. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-02-27 11:44:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Thomas Lynn Wooldridge, 80, Russell County, KY native Thomas Lynn Wooldridge, 80, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2025. He grew up in Russell Springs Kentucky. He served in the United States, Navy, and later became a successful entrepreneur. Thomas loved fostering and helping children, he called all of them his children. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and spending time with his family. Thomas was dedicated to helping others in his family and in his community. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-02-27 11:42:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Basketball: Lady Indians face Lady Cardinals in District final By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Thursday February, 27, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians Varsity Basketball team returns to the court to face off against the Taylor County Lady Cardinals (20-8) at home in the 20th District final. Tipoff is scheduled for 6pmCT in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are $8, and can be purchased online at hometownticketing.com. The Lady Indians come off a thrilling one-point victory over Campbellsville on Tuesday, while Taylor County comes off a more comfortable win over Marion County, also on Tuesday. Fans can help the team tonight with an electric environment similar to what the Lady Indians were able to have in their last game against Campbellsville, so come out, be loud and be proud as you cheer on your Lady Indians tonight. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-02-27 11:14:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Softball: LWC rolls past Union Commonwealth Barbourville, KY - The Lindsey Wilson softball ball team scored 25 runs on 25 hits en route to a pair of five-inning victories at Union Commonwealth (KY) on Wednesday afternoon, February 26, 2025. Every Blue Raider sent to the plate reached base at one point or another during the doubleheader, including Kendall Dailey and Sam Hartman who each contributed a team-high four hits. Atavya Fowler, Melaina Tucker, Katie Lorenz, and Natalie Wandrie finished with three hits, apiece, and Brylee Pickerell and Kaiden Rodgers drove in eight runs, collectively, on four hits. In the circle, Hallie Roberts and Grace Adams collected wins, while Kayden Murray and K'Asia Palmer combined to fire three innings of relief with five strikeouts, zero earned runs, and no hits allowed. 2025-02-27 09:26:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
The Kingsmen to sing at Melson Ridge UBC From Nadene Baker The Kingsmen will be singing at 6pmCT on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Melson Ridge United Baptist Church. Everyone come out and enjoy some good Southern Gospel Music. Melson Ridge United Baptist Church is lcoated at 3082 Melson Ridge Rd., Columbia, KY. For more information, call 270-378-0839. 2025-02-27 09:22:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Lleslie Lynne Wilson, 58, Columbia, KY (1966-2025) Lleslie Lynne Wilson of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. She was 58 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jason Roop officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Friday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-02-27 09:18:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Health officials announce measles case in Kentucky From Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Frankfort, KY - On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and Franklin County Health Department announced a confirmed case of measles identified in an adult Kentucky resident. The resident had recently traveled internationally to an area with ongoing measles transmission. Kentucky health officials are working to identify and contact individuals who may have been exposed to the virus. The resident attended a fitness center in Frankfort, Kentucky while infectious. Individuals who were at the below location during the date and time listed may have been exposed: Planet Fitness at 101 Allen Way in Frankfort, Kentucky on Monday, February 17, 2025, between 9 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can cause serious health complications, especially in young children. The measles virus spreads through the air and can survive for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area. Early symptoms of measles begin 8-12 days after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose and red/watery eyes. The characteristic measles rash typically appears three to five days after symptoms begin, usually on the face before spreading down to the rest of the body. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-02-27 09:15:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 27 Happy Anniversary, Joey and Desiree Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Austin Long (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Callum Darnell (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Danny Wayne Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Della Shaw Hare | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diana Powell (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxton Chase Burton (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Krystal Redmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marvin Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitchell McKinley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rita Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roger Dean Smith (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Cook | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve "Shank" Shanklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sulayne Ann Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susie McAlpine | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Sherrell Stephens, Liberty, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, LaTonya Popplewell Scaggs, Russell Springs, KY (1976-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gusta Brown Garrett, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Henry Hill, Jamestown, KY (1938-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Esther Dudley Adair County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George C. Williams, Adair Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Means, Casey County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L.T. Bradshaw, Adair Co., KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ion Wade Lacy, 97, Russell Springs, KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Geneva Thrasher Thacker, 82, Cumberland County, KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Beatrice Lee Dobson Stearman, Summersville, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Dean (Wooley) Smith, 46, Columbia, KY (1969-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Lee Phelps, 72, Metcalfe County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diane Powell, 68, Adair County, KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty L. Holman Crawford , TN, Celina, TN/Bow, KY native (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro Clifford DeHart, 85, Casey County, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Lois Roy, Russell Springs, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wm. E. (Pete) Perkins, 81, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald 'Jerry' Davis, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sue Price, 77, Green Co., KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Hale, 78, Columbia, KY (1946-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Murray, 50, Greensburg, KY (1972-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva "Bird" Tucker (1893-1976) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franklin Noe Sierra, 27, Liberty, KY (1993-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Sneed, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jay Brown, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Feese, 56, Adair County, KY (1967-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Pinto | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Davis, 85, Glens Fork, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leoner Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell Graham, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy Ann Matney, 62, Green Co., KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond J. Skaggs, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Humphress, 68, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sadie Wilson, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Robertson England, Columbia, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthdday, Georgia Hathaway, 75, Russell Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Aubrey Clayton Young, Cumberland Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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