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Daily News for Thursday, March 13, 2025
Wall, Bolin, Burress graduate DOCJT Basic Training By Michael Moore Richmond, KY - On March 13, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 39 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth have graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's (DOCJT) basic training academy. These law enforcement officers now return home to serve and protect Kentucky and create safer communities. Area graduates included:
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CPD: Columbia man charged with criminal abuse By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded to an active domestic call on Edna Drive before NoonCT on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Upon arrival, Officers could hear disturbance from within the residence before making contact with victim and perpetrator. After on scene investigation concluded, a male subject was placed into custody with several charges. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-13 14:57:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Congratulations to Adair Co. Middle School FBLA! The Adair Co. Middle School Future Business Leaders of America chapter, which has only been an official chapter since late January, attended the Kentucky FBLA Middle Level State Leadership Conference at Somerset Community College on March 12, 2025. ACMS students racked up an impressive 14 First Place finishes, 3 Second Place finishes, and a total of 19 qualifications to attend and compete at the FBLA Middle School & High School National Leadership Conference this summer in California. In addition, ACMS Sixth Grade Reading Teacher and FBLA advisor Julie Burton was named Kentucky's Outstanding Middle School Advisor of the Year! Burton says, "First, I have to say that the students that make up the ACMS chapter of FBLA, are nothing short of amazing! These kids showed up and showed out today, mind you, this chapter is brand new! We became an official chapter on January 29, 2025. With the State conference already on the horizon we didn't intend to compete, but thankfully Mr. JR Thompson encouraged me to sign them up and Go For It! All of this to say, these 28 kids had less than 3 weeks to prepare for today, and just wait until you scroll down and see what we brought home!" ACMS students participating included Maria Burton, Delcie Burton, Cyndi Case, Milly Thompson, Jordyn Davis, Emily Burkhardt, Lea Young, Olivia Jenkins, Anne Riley Corbin, Harper Martin, Ava Loy, Raelee Turner, Mia Stephens, Ava Harrison, Konnor Houchens, Bodie Lewis, Hayes Burton, Greyson Dudley, Greyson Wells, Eli Iqbal, Kevin Murphy, Jace McMinoway, Nash Collins, Bowen Furkin, Cole Stockton, George Willis, Bentley Petty, and Colton Grant. Click headline to see all student results. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-13 13:38:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Burkesville, Campbellsville, Jamestown awarded $30K Trail Town funds From Crystal Staley/James Hatchett Frankfort, KY - On March 13, 2025, building on the New Kentucky Home initiative, Gov. Andy Beshear awarded $543,374 in grant funding to 19 Kentucky Trail Towns to repair, enhance and promote projects that boost the quality of life in Kentucky communities while attracting visitors from across the commonwealth and around the world. Burkesville, Campbellsville, and Jamestown will each receive $30,000. "Our Kentucky Trail Town communities play a big role in contributing to Kentucky's $13.8 billion tourism industry, highlighting the best outdoor recreational experiences across the commonwealth," said Gov. Beshear. "This funding provides the resources to create unforgettable experiences, share unique stories, highlight the beauty of our natural resources and welcome more people to experience the warmth and charm of our New Kentucky Home." The Trail Town grant award recipients are as follows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-13 13:35:40 | Comments | Printable version
Phyllis Arnold, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2025) Phyllis (Sullivan) Arnold of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care in Lexington. She was 72 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Bobby Withers officiating. Burial will follow in the Freedom Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Sunday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-13 13:30:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Johnson School Road to be closed for repairs From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Johnson School Road (the North side) will be closed after 8amCT on Friday, March 14, 2025 for road repairs. 2025-03-13 13:27:12 | Comments | Printable version
Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District As of 1:02pm on March 12, 2025 the Boil Water Advisory for customers on 932-5278 Burkesville Rd, 110-338 Grider Rd, 24-145 Burnett Rd, 101-2988 Dohoney Trace, 221-3557 Jones Chapel Rd, 289-3466 Milltown Church Rd, & all side roads in between, 441-7365 Edmonton Rd & all side roads in between, 300-1335 Lampton Lane & all side roads in between. You no longer have to boil your water. 2025-03-13 13:25:16 | Comments | Printable version
KYSTATS: January 2025 Unemployment Report From the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary January 2025 unemployment rate was 5.3%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary January 2025 jobless rate was unchanged from December 2024 and up 0.6 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for January 2025 was 4%, which was down 0.1 percentage points from December 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-13 10:46:49 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: More thoughts on Cumberland Parkway Tommy Bailey writes: Thanks William in response to my post about Cumberland Parkway. The time before this spur thing there was signage that read "Future extension of Route 66," but that went over like a lead balloon which I thought was better than a l-65 spur! Also the extension to l-75 would make sense.Comments re: Letter: Agree with Tommy Bailey 2025-03-13 10:44:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Blood Drive Mar 26 at Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall There will be a community blood drive from 10:30amCT to 3:30pmCT on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia. Donors will receive a punny "Legend Dairy" T-shirt (while supplies last). Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-13 09:06:28 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 13 Happy Birthday, Anita Daniel (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Burton (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deena Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grant Adamson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hayley Noel (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Knox Tweedy (2023) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LaVerne Reliford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Monica Brooke Butler (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Neal Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Gaskins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zani Brooke Branham | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Johnny Lee (John) Wells, 66, Cumberland Co., KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Sue Brown, 82 Russell Springs, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cymbelline Rose Meadows, Greensburg, KY (1925-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Ruth Norris, Burkesville, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Graim Bagby, Greensburg, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Coffey, Jamestown, KY (1920-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie McLean Ellis Burton, Adair Co., KY (1928-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Glenn Foster, Casey Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Barrett, 81, Russell Co., KY (1929-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.D. Melson, Russell Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rayburn Dudley, Greensburg, KY, (1955 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Perdue, Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hershel Hicks, Casey Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bonnie Milby Smith Strader, Green Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inas Winifred Barger, Dunnville, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce C. Sells, Cumberland Co., KY (1951-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wesley Wayne Perkins, Adair Co., KY (1922 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Nelson, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Regina E. Cash Riddle, Clinton Co., KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Monica E. Whited, 53, Casey County, KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Maurine Hood, Green Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Gentry, 86, Green Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gertie McKinney Hamilton, Breeding, KY native (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alton David Crockett, Green Co., KY native (1967-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rex Brown, Campbellsville, KY, (1928 - 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Allen Pickett, 93, Green Co., KY (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cleston McCubbin, 81, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Robert Coyle, 55, Adair County, KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Peterson, 89, Russell County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bethel Tarter, 77, Russell County, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daryl Branham, 64, Adair County, KY/Cumberland Co., KY native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Grubb, 82, Burkesville, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Al Lackey, Taylor Co., KY/Cumberland Co., KY native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James C. Daniel, 80, Russell Co., KY/Casey Co. KY native (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cindy Monday, 71, Casey County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Reeder, 52, Jamestown, KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Allen, Casey County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruben (Hoover) Gaskins, 91, Taylor/Adair Co., KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Loy Turner, 83, Adair County, KY/Russell Co., KY native (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Agnes Carter Mason, Casey County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Claywell, Burkesville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allen R. Stephens, 50, Russell Springs, KY (1971-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Lois (Finley) Smith, 85, Burkesville, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Burton (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn English Hall, 82, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah Murley Keen, 73, Burkesville, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Bowers, 69, Burkesville, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Letha (Allen) Davidson, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1959-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Brown, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Lee Chrisman, 78, Columbia, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. 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