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CU unveils new statements of mission and vision

Christ-centered, filled with hope, equipping students to shape the world

By Gerard Flanagan, lead writer and communications specialist Office of Marketing and Communications

After a Board of Trustees meeting in April 2024, Campbellsville University President, Dr. Joseph Hopkins, pulled Dr. Shane Garrison aside and asked him to head up a committee.

That committee's objective? To create a new Mission and Vision Statement for the university. Garrison, at the time serving as CU's faculty representative to the Board, happily accepted the challenge, and soon, a group of approximately 20 people from across the CU system came together, spending the bulk of 2024 crafting and refining that new Mission and Vision Statement.


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2025-03-02 14:24:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University

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2025-03-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College.
At the Friday morning presentations of the Lindsey Wilson College "Leadership in Nursing" final 2025 spring semester class in the Dr. Robert and Carol Goodin Nursing & Counseling Center, seniors Bailey Baker of Science Hill, Kentucky, left, and Jenna Wood of Somerset, Kentucky, presented their research, titled "Improving Quality Control in Pronouncing Death."

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Rev. Charles Edward Brown, 84, Columbia, KY (1940-2025)

Rev. Charles Edward Brown of Columbia passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jerry Brown and Bro. Richard Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Monday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Tuesday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2025-03-02 13:26:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Basketball: 5th Region Tournament bracket

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The 5th Region Boys Basketball Tournament bracket has been announced. Adair County will play Central Hardin at 4pmCT on Sunday, March 9, 2025. All games are at Marion County High School, 735 East Main Street, Lebanon, KY.

Sunday March, 9, 2025:
  • 2pmCT/3pmET Bardstown vs. Caverna
  • 4pmCT/5pmET Adair County vs Central Hardin
Tuesday March, 11, 2025:
  • 5pmCT/6pmET North Hardin vs. Bethlehem
  • 7pmCT/8pmET Green County vs Taylor County
A full region bracket is available here:
https://scoreboard.12dt.com/scoreboard/khsaa/kybbk24?id=tournament_224105


2025-03-02 12:47:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Congratulations to ACES Academic Team

From Jeana Pike

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the ACES Academic Team traveled to Cub Run Elementary in Hart County to compete in Regional Governor's Cup Competition! We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of our ACES Academic Team! Here are the results:

ACES Future Problem Solving Team achieved 1st Place and the Elementary Regional Governor's Cup Championship! By winning 1st Place in the District on the topic "Rising Sea Levels" and securing the winning booklet at Region on the topic "Agricultural Industry," we earned this title. As a result, our booklet will now advance to the State level for scoring! This was one of our goals! Woohoo!

Other results include:
  • 4th Place Quick Recall
  • 1st Place Science - Cash Hare
  • 3rd Place Math - Owen Collins
  • 3rd Place Overall
Congratulations, to all these students!


2025-03-02 11:31:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Basketball: ACHS Indians named to All 20th District teams

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

Several ACHS Indians Boys Varsity Basketball players were named to All 20th District teams. They were as follows:

20th District All Academic Team: Senior Carter White

20th District All Season Team:
  • Senior Connor Loy
  • Senior Isaiah Cochran
  • Senior Brayton Coomer
  • Junior Dawson Gilbert
20th District All Tournament Team:
  • Senior Connor Loy
  • Senior Isaiah Cochran
  • Senior Lane Grant
  • Junior Dawson Gilbert
20th District Tournament Bobby Brockman Most Valuable Player: Senior Isaiah Cochran



2025-03-02 11:26:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 2
Happy Birthday, Amanda Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Braeydon Foster (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carla Shelley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Hamlett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Halle Burton (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katelyn Cowan (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Russo (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lawrence Russo | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phillip Garmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Regina George | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tim Sanders (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trevor Speer (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler McGaha | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Buis McDonald, 69, Casey Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Adalene Bolin, Jamestown, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Furkin, Columbia, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Greer, Liberty, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarene Kelsay, 55, Adair Co., KY (1954-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Berniece Lawson Luttrell, Casey Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Bloyd, Green Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Lane Shirley, Taylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Les Richardson II, Taylor Co., KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laverne Pierce Moore Moore, Green Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Burton, Russell Co., KY (1941 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Kay Chiles, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.T. Shepherd, Russell Springs, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pearlie Mae McQueary, Russell County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morris Truman Perkins, Green Co., KY native (1947 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Douglas Eugene Milburn, Fairdale, KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Evelyn Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James C. Ross, Taylor County, KY (1923 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina B. Foley, 93, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clement Eugene Murphy, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary (Daniel) Johnson Casey Co., KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ethelean Denson Keltner, 85 Coburg community, (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loraine Carmicle Cundiff Beal, 87, Casey Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Roy, 68, Dunnville, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Jo West McCubbins, Green County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Travis Paul Scott, Adair Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Connie Gayle Bland, Russell Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Lee VanArsdale, Adair Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dolly Mae (Young) Garrett, Metcalfe Co., KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rollin Barnett, Jr., Green County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Ann Buckler, 74, Dunnville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Frances Tucker Curry, Green County, KY (1934-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buford Burton, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Richard Whalen, 100, Columbia, KY (1924-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane P. Smith, 63, Jamestown, KY (1955-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Maxine Bolin, Russell Springs, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lennie Louise Bryant Corbin, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Milby, Green County, KY (1927-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ottis Hines, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Brown, 76, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Lee McDonald, Taylor County, KY (1974-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Riley Passmore, 73, Jamestown, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rita Phyllis Rattliff Paxton, 76, Summersville, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Butler, 96, Metcalfe/Cumberland Counties, KY (1923-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Twins Ethel Reece and Edith Richardson (1906) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Clayton, 89, Jamestown, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Sunday, March 2, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:30amCTGeri Coulter guest speaker at New Life For The Nations | (ID:68412, Comment)
10:00amCTHeaven Bound singing at Bloomington Chapel | (ID:68418, Comment)
10:45amCTGradyville Baptist Church welcomes Bro. Nathan Davis
Potluck welcoming after the Sunday morning Service | (ID:68410, Comment)

 
































 
 
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