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Tommy Druen: The benefits of reading Previous Column: Community involvement a lost art? By Tommy Druen Kids can be mean, especially towards each other. This statement isn't groundbreaking; we all acknowledge its truth. Most of us have encountered it in one form or another. I'm not justifying this behavior, but it's a reality we all must face at some point. While the taunts on the playground may have evolved in terms, the fundamental meaning remains constant. "Garbage" has replaced "loser," and "freak" now stands in for "geek." Terms that target a person's race, ethnicity or sexual preferences appear to be constantly evolving. However, a label I was branded with seems to have faded away. While this might sound positive, my concern is that it's because the underlying reason is becoming rarer. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-03 14:04:16 | Comments
Governor, First Lady, Santa to light state Christmas tree Dec 9 From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invite Kentuckians to view the Frankfort Christmas Parade and to join them on the South Lawn of the Capitol for the lighting of the state's Christmas tree on Saturday, December 9, 2023. The parade will begin at 6pmET on High Street and will make its way up Capital Avenue by police escort. The floats and vehicles will wrap behind the Capitol, in front of the Annex, where the Governor and First Lady will greet guests. Santa Claus will arrive on the final float of the parade. Following the parade, the First Family and Santa will light the state Christmas tree. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-03 13:58:10 | Comments
2023 Christmas Parade: Winning floats Despite rainy conditions, the 2023 Columbia Christmas Parade, A Magical Christmas, took place on Saturday evening, December 2, 2023, with acclaimed magician Lance Burton serving as Parade Master. Entries in the Columbia Christmas Parade were given the option to be judged for prizes, and the Columbia Church of Christ float earned top honors among in-county entries, followed by TJ Health Columbia and then the FFA in third place. Taylor Co RECC took first place for their float in the Out-of-Town category. Click headline to view all the winners. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-03 13:53:10 | Comments
2024 KDA internship application period now open From Lisa Tolliver Frankfort, KY - Kentucky college students seeking a career in agriculture or government are encouraged to apply for positions in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's (KDA's) internship program for the 2024 summer. In addition to agriculture, KDA interns may work in education, computer science, marketing, communications, pre-law, and other fields. Internships will run from June to August. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or vocational-technical program. Applicants can be enrolled in either undergraduate or graduate school. To apply, download and complete the application on the KDA's website at kyagr.com/marketing/internship-program.html. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-03 13:41:24 | Comments | See topic Education Events scheduled for today, December 3, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form. Visit the Events Page for details about the events listed above and for events on upcoming days. Please use our Contact Form to let us know about your organization's upcoming events.
Kentucky Color: Citizen's Park III, Tree Killers Earlier on CM: By Billy Joe Fudge We usually think of tree killers as men harvesting trees with chain saws, men with heavy equipment clearing land and all kinds of disease and insect infestations. However, each and every one of us can be complicit in the killing of trees by simply doing nothing. As referenced in Citizen's Park II, clear and present threats to the health of our urban forests and in some areas, our forestlands themselves, come when vines attack. The particular threat to our urban forest, the trees in our yards, the trees along streets and roadways, and in public spaces as in our Citizen's Park comes most often in the form of invasive species. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-02 13:36:02 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
You are invited to come sing with the LWC Singers From Gerald Chafin The LWC Singers are ready for action to share our "finale concert" of the semester in Columbia, and would like to invite you to sing with us (yes, that's right, you!) in the Christmas Extravaganza this coming Wednesday evening, December 6, 2023. We're totally "key'ed up" for you to experience Christmas on a high note. Wednesday's concert is in Columbia at Columbia Baptist Church just off the town square, at 201 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Downbeat is 6:30pmCT. Don't worry... We'll give you the cue when to sing! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-12-02 12:38:18 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson College 
CU to present Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off Dec 7-10 By Simon Baker Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University's Department of Theatre and Dance, Town Hall Productions and Heritage Children Services will present "The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off" Thursday, December 7 to Sunday, December 10, 2023, in the Russ Mobley Theatre, 114 University Drive, Campbellsville. Show times are at 7pmET on Thursday, December 7, Friday, December 8, and Saturday, December 9, 2023; and 2:30pmET on Sunday, December 10, 2023. General Admission is $12. Admission for children under 12 and seniors 65 and over is $8. Cost of admission for Campbellsville University employees and students is $8. Tickets are available at townhallpro.com. "The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off" is a musical and a cookie bake-off competition that "combines the time-honored tradition of Christmas cookies with the ever-popular phenomenon of reality baking competitions." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-02 12:22:46 | Comments | See topic Campbellsville University
CPD releases 2023 Columbia parade route Columbia's annual Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, December 2, at 6pmCT. Parade route will again start from Industrial Park, turning right on Jamestown Street going the length through town where it will come around Public Square and end on Burksville Street near the intersection of East and West Frazier Avenue. Streets will be shut down shortly before and during the duration of the parade. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-02 00:41:01 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports 
Indoor Track and Field heads to Commonwealth College Opener Lindsey Wilson men and women's indoor track & field team heads to Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday as they begin their season with the Commonwealth College Opener hosted by the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center. The open will feature 15 field events and nine track events beginning at 9CT. The field features 26 schools and clubs. Both teams ended their previous season's finishing fourth at the Mid-South Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships. The men had five athletes compete at the NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championship, while the women had three athletes. 34 LWC student-athletes will compete in 15 different events throughout the course of the meet. Live results will be available for the meet. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-12-01 18:49:35 | Comments | See topic Sports
Beshears invite photographers to contribute to Team KY Gallery From Crystal Staley/James Hatchett Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invite Kentuckians to lend their creative talents to the Team Kentucky Gallery, which is located in a main hall of the state Capitol in Frankfort. The Beshears believe there is no better place than the Capitol to highlight Kentuckians' voices as represented through art, and the spring 2024 exhibition will showcase photography exclusively. Entrants are encouraged to highlight Kentucky's people, architecture and natural beauty but may also submit photos that showcase their choice of lighting, composition and other purely artistic qualities. Selected photographs will be displayed for a six-month rotation in the Capitol and on the Team Kentucky Digital Art Gallery, where the photographers can provide additional information. After the rotation, photos will be returned to the artists. The current rotation runs until Jan. 9, 2024. The next rotation will begin Jan. 10 and run until June 30, 2024. The deadline to submit artwork for consideration for the spring 2024 exhibit is Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Photos will be selected by Friday, Dec. 29, and photographers will be notified shortly thereafter. Photo Submission Requirements Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-01 18:36:22 | Comments
Christmas for children By Joyce M. Coomer I see notices of different organizations collecting toys and other items for children for Christmas. This is a good thing, and I'm glad the community supports these efforts. However, I hope what I saw a few years ago hasn't happened since, and I hope that it will not happen this year. A day or two after Christmas, I went to throw something in the dumpster behind the Courthouse Annex. There were three or four large, black garbage bags on top of other items in the dumpster, and as they weren't tied shut, I looked inside. The bags were filled with brand-new stuffed animals, tags from the stores still on them. Thankfully I knew someone who has a couple of family members who run day cares, so I notified them. They were happy to have these brand-new stuffed animals. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-01 18:30:39 | Comments
Letter: Respect for signage Calvin Claywell writes: Install 6 inch thick solid metal post for the signage or install quality security cameras around the area to see who is doing the damage.Comments re: A little respect on signage Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-12-01 14:53:01 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Boil Water Advisory lifted for Holmes Bend Road area From Columbia/Adair Utilities District December 1, 2023 As of 10:20amCT on December 1, 2023, the Boil Water Advisory for customers 2955- 4141 Holmes Bend Road and all side roads in between & West Egypt Road to the lake has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-12-01 11:23:27 | Comments Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 3 Happy Anniversary, Mike and Linda Tiller (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Brent Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carolyn McKinney Hickerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Gilbert (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Rooks (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elvester Bennett (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Dean Bailey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hilma Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James W. Harper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jayln Cross (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Garrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madelyn Grace Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Helm | (Updates/Corrections)View all birthdays and anniversaries for this month and next month on our Celebrations Page. Submit your birthday or anniversary using our Contact Form.
Stuff your stockings with Trooper Island Camp raffle tickets From Trooper Jonathan Biven Burkesville, KY - This holiday season, you can give the gift of hope and excitement with a Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper Island Camp raffle ticket. This year's raffle offers an enticing choice for the lucky winner. The grand prize includes an option to claim a 2024 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible or a $50,000 cash prize. Purchasing a $10 ticket ensures your chance at winning, but more importantly, it helps Kentucky's children attend a free summer camp. Tickets are $10 each and are available on the Trooper Island website or any KSP Post throughout the state. A max of 50,000 tickets will be sold, with the raffle drawing tentatively scheduled for August 25, 2024, at 3pmET, during the Kentucky State Fair. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win. The raffle winner is responsible for all tax and license fees. (Charitable gaming license #0000633) Trooper Island Camp was established in 1965 by the Kentucky State Police at Dale Hollow Lake, near the Cumberland and Clinton County line. This free summer camp is designed for children aged 10-12 from families facing financial challenges. Every year, approximately 700 campers participate in a wide range of activities, including athletics, kayaking, archery, fishing, swimming, and many other camping experiences. The camp aims to instill leadership, teamwork, and valuable life skills while creating lasting memories for the children. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-01 11:17:56 | Comments
Through the Fire youth group helps people in need From Lisa Tucker Through the Fire Worship Center's 3-7 year old Sunday School Class has been working hard in November. They have such big hearts to be so young. They asked if they could help some people in need. It's not about what you have or don't have, it's about what you need. The Sunday School Class collected food for a few weeks and delivered to a local Blessing Box. They also stocked their own Blessing Box, located at our church at 24 Burnett Road, Columbia, KY, (off old Burkesville Loop Road near Walmart). Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-01 10:49:33 | Comments | See topic Church News
Public invited to grand opening for Kay's Cafe From Tiffany Collins Assistant City Clerk Kay's Cafe will have their grand opening on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at their new location at 808 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY. They will have free coffee, hot chocolate, and mini cupcakes. A ribbon cutting will be held at 10amCT. The public is invited to attend. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-12-01 10:45:25 | Comments
Carol Perkins: Santa and Junior Previous Column: Red or Gold By Carol Perkins Santa settled by the roaring fireplace and drank his hot chocolate. It had been a long day, and his work was grueling. Many kids now asked for technological gifts rather than trucks, cars, and dolls, so he had to work his tech elves over time, tiring out their little bodies. "I may have to retire," he proclaimed while blowing his drink to cool it. Mrs. Claus laughed. "You've been threatening that for years, but I haven't noticed you slowing down." He continued. "Yes, but I've got these bum knees now and a hip that kills me every time I hike my leg to get into the sleigh." Santa had been complaining more frequently over the last few years. She continued. "Why don't you stop falling down chimneys and stovepipes and go through doors? And what about all those kids sitting on your knees? No wonder your knees are shot. That huffing and puffing gets you back up, but it's the going down that kills you." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-01 08:58:18 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Betty's Country Cooking MENU 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Phone 270-384-5664. Bettys is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:30amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Sunday, December 3, 2023: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Sunday Special: Guadalajara 1 chicken burrito, 1 chicken enchilada topped with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo & guacamole. $6.99 Black Stallion Steakhouse 202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT. Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT!
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/ Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-12-01 08:54:09 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Basketball: LWC dominates in 91-55 victory over Berea The Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team defeated Berea 91-55 Thursday at Biggers Sports Center. The Blue Raiders (7-2) had five players score double figures led by Amelia Hodges who scored 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Lucy Patterson recorded 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting, Janiya Davis scored 13 while Emily Cox and Jarie Thomas added 11 and 10, respectively. Thomas led team rebounds with 10, being the only player that entered double figures for LWC. The Blue Raiders are back in action at 2pmCT on Saturday, December 2, 2023, when they host Johnson (TN) at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-12-01 08:52:41 | Comments | See topic Sports
Nutcracker to be presented free Dec 1 and 2 Metcalfe County Schools 21st CCLC Drama Club proudly presents The Nutcracker Friday, December 1, 2023, and Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 7pmCT in the MCMS Auditorium. Admission is free. Enter through MCMS main entrance. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-11-30 23:16:28 | Comments | See topic Education Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for December 3 In Memory Birthday, Maxine Berry Judd, Green County, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otha Hurt, Cumberland Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, York Potts, Louisville, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Gregory Flatt, Russell Co., KY; Taylor Co. native (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barry L. Price, Casey County, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabell Selby Hall, Anderson, IN (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dearil W. Jones, 68, Summer Shade, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Wright, 74, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Roy Chapman, Casey County, KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garnett Harold (Chub) Hatfield, Casey Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Giles, Casey County, KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Lou Noe, Casey County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geretha Elmore, Kings Mountain, KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael J Wood, 61, Green County, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Wilson, Casey Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Wayne England, 81, Metcalfe Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Larkie Hudgins, Green County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Marie Huckaby, Russell Co., KY, Kenton Co., KY native (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Carol Smith Shipp, 65, Green Co., KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diane Cain Wyatt, 61, Russell County, KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Gene) Fair, 76, Casey County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Jane McKinney Hickerson, Greensburg, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Wilson, Burkesville, KY/Filmore, CA native (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Andrew Akin, 84, Green County, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claristine Richard Sparks, Adair County, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos Lee Bagby, 69, Greensburg, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Wesley, 69, Liberty, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald J. Murphy, Sr., 70, Columbia, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fanola Nell Whitlock DeSpain, Green Co., KY (1917-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilma Gay Burton, 73, Adair Co., KY (1936-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Cosby Smith, 70, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry G. Gentry 56, Green Co, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nila Antle, 92, Jamestown, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Bault (1913-2005) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee Young (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Saskia (Sas) Riddle Nuszbaum, 36, Adair Co., KY (1973-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Thompson, 81, Liberty, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susanna Lynn Foster, 46, Columbia, KY (1974-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Norma Tweedy (d. December 3, 1998) | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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