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Daily News for Thursday, May 2, 2013
Evelyn Roberts Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1937-2013) She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She was a native of Taylor County, KY, the daughter of the late Lester Roberts and Anna Sexton Roberts. She was the widow of Bobby "Mo" Hunt. She leaves one direct living descendant. Evelyn Roberts Hunt, 76, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 10:24amET, Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Campbellsville. The funeral service will be at 10amCT/11amET, Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Pastor Wayne Brooks. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Brookside Cemetery, W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 17:59:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Camp Casey recognizes new class of volunteers All are students at Lindsey Wilson College Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Dana Harmon, Camp Casey Director Col. Wm. Casey School, 220 Gen. John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY Camp Casey is a 21st Century Community Learning Center at Col. Wm. Casey Elementary, 220 General John Adair Drive in Columbia, KY. Since 2004 numerous volunteers have helped us to serve our students in after school and summer activities. Each school year we add the names of new volunteers and organizations to a plaque that hangs in our school lobby. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 16:20:14 | Comments | Printable version
Proud of cousin Kodie Gadberry Sheila Wood writes: Kodie Gadberry is my cousin and I am so proud of his accomplished art work for the VSA Arts Inclusion Program Traveling Exhibit. Art is a great gift of expression and Kodie you have the gift of art. I hope to view more of your work in the future. It is so good to see art in the public schools being acknowledged.Comments re photo 49334 ACES Artists achieve a First for Adair School District 2013-05-02 16:14:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Arts & Humanities group attends Stomp! in Bowling Green, KY Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By April Sheppard News from the Arts and Humanities at Adair County High School Stomp! Thirty-Five Arts and Humanities students from Adair County High School made the trek to Bowling Green, KY on April 23, 2013, for dinner and a show-stopping performance of Stomp. Stomp is a high-energy, percussive Off-Broadway symphony, coupled with dance, played entirely on unconventional instruments, such as garbage can lids, buckets, brooms and sticks. The trip was sponsored by the ACHS Art Department under the supervision of Debra Wimmer and Joanne Held. Students attending were Michiah Baxter, David Brown, Tyler Butler, Zach Caldwell, Carrissa Carter, Tyler Carter, Cassey Cleaver, Ashley Daniels, Terecia Derringer, Haley Diamond, Trey Garmin, Jayce Grant, Paige Held, Kelly Jones, Destiny Mardis, Brittany Martinez, Bethany McAfee, Brittany McLean, Alex Morgan, Allison Owens; Anna Parson, Collin Pendleton, Farrah Phillips, Kyle Powell, Matt Rogers, Abby Rowe, Tyler Rowe, Garrett Sandusky, Bailey Shepperd, Trevor Stonecypher, Maria Valadez, Tim Watson, Dustin Willis, Destiny Wright, Miranda Wright. Also attending the event were Jenny and Abby Myers, Loretta Rainwater, Tiffany McElroy and April Shepperd. 2013-05-02 16:06:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Jean Fulk, 81, Casey Co., KY (1931-2013) She was a homemaker, former employee of Liberty Sportswear, and member of the Clinton County Christian Church. She leaves 6 direct living descendants Jean Fulk passed away Wednesday May 1, 2013 at her home in Frankfort, KY. She was 81. Funeral services are 1pmCT/2pmET Saturday, May 4, 2013 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Carroll Egnew officiating. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, May 4, 2013, from 9:30amCT/10:30amET, until funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 15:50:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Barnes-Campbell vows to be exchanged Joshua Todd Barnes would like to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of his mommy, Tiffani Lynne Barnes of Russell Springs to Randall Brian Campbell of Columbia. Tiffani is the daughter of Rev. William Todd Barnes and Kerri Barnes of Russell Springs. Brian is the son of Rev. John and Shirley Campbell of Columbia. The couple will be united in holy matrimony on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 6pmCT at the Green River State Park, 179 Park Office Road, Campbellsville, KY. All friends and relatives are invited to join in this joyous occasion. 2013-05-02 15:26:20 | Comments | Printable version
C-ville Police find 1-step Meth Lab while answering drug OD call Lori Gardner treated for drug ingestion; Naomi Jean Jones, 207 East Walnut Street, Campbellsville, KY, arrested on Meth Manufacturing, other drug related charges and lodge in Taylor County Jail. By Anne Sanders For Campbellsville Police Dept., 100 Terri Street, Campbellsville, KY On Wednesday evening, May 1, 2013, Campbellsville Police Officers responded to 207 East Walnut Street to assist the Campbellsville -Taylor County Emergency Medical Services with what was reported as a potential drug overdose. EMS discovered Lori Gardner unresponsive at the residence. Gardner was treated for drug ingestion. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 14:36:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Holladay Place water salesman for bulk sales up and running The Water Salesman for Bulk Water Sales, located by the Holladay Place/Raider Bob Water Tower at 220 Patricia Trail, Columbia, KY (behind Columbia Super Walmart) is now back up and running. - Jennifer Carter, Office Manager, Columbia/Adair Utilities District 2013-05-02 14:05:33 | Comments | Printable version
The Whitehurst Diaries: Exhausting schedule for Willis the Cat Click on headline for action shots of Willis executing farm duties By Sharon Whitehurst Willis the Cat takes his duties seriously: supervising garden activities, keeping the obstreperous trio of young boy cats in line, patrolling the 'dooryard' with a beady eye for anything that needs his intervention or assistance. This is exhausting work, and Willis occasionally heads for a refreshing wallow in one of the clumps of catnip which have been planted for his convenience. - Sharon Whitehurst 2013-05-02 11:01:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sharon Whitehurst - Whitehurst Diaries
AC Democratic Women will announce scholarship winner ACDWC membership drive underway; dues are due and payable By Victoria Pike The Adair County Democratic Women's Club will hold its regular meeting Monday, May 6, 2013, at 6pmCT, at the Columbia/Adair Chamber of Commerce building 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 10:46:31 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Lots of missing, found, and for adoptions in Animals There's a $100 Reward Posted in the case of one Missing Pet: It's included in: (Ad) Check for other animals lost and found CM ANIMALS. To advertise in CM Classifieds, see RATES and TERMS for charges. (Some classifications are free). To send a classified, use any Contact/Submit button on the site. 2013-05-02 10:06:53 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Sheriff's Office Activity Report April 2013 From Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss:
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Adventures underway at ACES Camp Safari By Courtney Coomer News from Adair County Elementary School - ACES The adventures have begun at Camp Safari, Adair Elementary School's 21 Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) program. The school recently received grant funding to implement before, after-school and summer programs that will provide extended learning and enrichment opportunities for students. Camp Safari after-school activities started April 15, 2013 and will be available for three weeks. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 09:35:59 | Comments | Printable version
FREE admission, Championship Baseball showdown: LWC vs. CU No Admission for Biggest MSC Baseball Game of the Season: Tonight, at Egnew Park By Charles Balcom The Lindsey Wilson College baseball team will face Campbellsville (Campbellsville, KY) University for the Mid-South Conference Tournament Championship at 6pmCT on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Egnew Park, 828 Russell Road, Columbia, Ky. 42728. Campbellsville beat Lindsey Wilson on Wednesday to force the "if necessary" game today. The winner receives an automatic bid into the NAIA National Tournament. There is no charge for admission. - Charles Balcom 2013-05-02 09:30:16 | Comments | Printable version
History: John D. White and the U.S.congressional race of 1894 John D. White and the race for U.S. Representative seat in the 11th Congressional District, 1894 or "Under the Sign of the Eagle" Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Michael Watson Adair County Historian Who remembers when the County of Adair was in the 11th Congressional District? We were somewhat gerrymandered then as we are now, with a long string of counties along the Tennessee border. However, the direction of the district was not westward, but eastward. The "Old Eleventh" was made up of the counties of Adair, Bell, Casey, Clay, Clinton, Harlan, Knox, Laurel, Leslie, Letcher, Metcalfe, Owsley, Perry, Pulaski, Russell, Wayne, and Whitley. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 08:38:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Traffic: New cautions lights for Square, Jamestown, KY New yield signs to be installed on business U.S. 127, Jamestown Public Square in Russell County By Amber Hale, Information Officer Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, KHD District 8, Somerset, KY SOMERSET, KY (May 2, 2013) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced changes to the yield condition for Business U.S. 127 traffic at the Jamestown Public Square in Russell County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 08:26:46 | Comments | Printable version
All-time record set for hunting and fishing license sales in April From Kentucky Fish & Wildlife FRANKFORT, KY. - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources sold more than $7 million worth of hunting and fishing licenses in April - an all-time record for the month. "People realize that hunting and fishing are great ways to spend a beautiful spring day with their families," said Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jon Gassett, Ph.D. "This record month shows our hard work to improve opportunities for the public is paying dividends." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 08:21:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Backyard Oil: Amish Dan is the real thing Comments re article 59285 Jackson Brower MadDog is favorite Backyard Oil character April Janes writes: Amish Dan is really Amish. We have a house by him. He was not acting - April JanesThanks, April Janes. That's right gratifying to know. Good enough, with reservations about Backyard Oil farther along, for CM; hope it's good enough answer for Jackson Brower. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 07:38:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Trio of ACES Artists achieve a first every for Adair School District For the first time, student's artwork from the Adair County School District has been selected to be a part of the prestigious 2013 VSA Arts Inclusion Program Traveling Exhibit Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Shamarie Claiborne News from the Adair County School District A great honor has been bestowed upon Brooklyn Mitchell, Jared Harrison, and Kodie Gadberry. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 07:09:58 | Comments | Printable version
Paul Patton: Congratulations to Charity Baptist Church Paul Patton writes: Egypt Christian Church expresses congratulations to the Charity Baptist Church and their faithful pastor, Jim Hagan upon the dedication of the new addition to their church building. It is always encouraging to see progress in our community and we rejoice with our neighboring congregation in all they are doing for the glory of God and the extension of His Kingdom here on earth. - - Paul Patton, pastor of Egypt churchComments re article 59306 Charity Baptist Church will dedicate new church addition 2013-05-02 07:01:43 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Wilson falls to CU 6-4 in MSC Baseball Tournament Biggest Baseball Game of MSC Season in Columbia, KY, tonight: Lindsey Wilson College Baseball hosts Campbellsville University for the championship of the Mid-South Conference Tournament. at 6pmCT/7pmET, at Egnew Park inside Lindsey Wilson Sports Park, 828 Russell Road, Columbia, KY Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Dan White, Assistant Sports Information Director COLUMBIA, KY - Campbellsville (Campbellsville, KY) extended the Mid-South Conference Baseball Championship another day with a 6-4 win against Lindsey Wilson on Wednesday night, May 1, 2013, at Egnew Park. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 06:36:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
About 6 in 10 recent moms in their early 20s are unmarried Census Bureau Reports. Recent moms who were native-born were more likely to be unmarried than women born outside the United States (39 percent compared with 24 percent). From the U.S. Census Bureau As of 2011, 62 percent of women age 20 to 24 who gave birth in the previous 12 months were unmarried, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. This compares with 17 percent among women age 35 to 39. The information comes from Social and Economic Characteristics of Currently Unmarried Women with a Recent Birth: 2011, an American Community Survey report. The analysis is based on separate survey questions on whether women have given birth to any children in the past. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 06:14:23 | Comments | Printable version
Campbellsville Baseball beats Rio, LWC to force extra MSC game Biggest Baseball Game of MSC Season in Columbia, KY, tonight: Lindsey Wilson College Baseball hosts Campbellsville University for the championship of the Mid-South Conference Tournament. at 6pmCT/7pmET, at Egnew Park inside Lindsey Wilson Sports Park, 828 Russell Road, Columbia, KY Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Chris Megginson / Campbellsville University Sports Information COLUMBIA, KY - Campbellsville University has forced the "if necessary" game in the Mid-South Conference Championship after beating the University of Rio Grande, 4-1, and Lindsey Wilson College, 6-4, Wednesday evening at LWC's Egnew Field. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 05:38:29 | Comments | Printable version
QUERY: Lingan Wilson Selby Nancy Schlager writes: Hi There. I am checking to see if anyone has written a detailed article on Lingan Wilson Selby. I found the short reference to his grave site on line but have yet to really find anything more about Mr. Selby. If you can point me in a direction or if your magazine has more information, please let me know. Thank you. - Nancy Schlager 2013-05-02 05:20:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Caroline Brooke Sparks, 2 Cumberland Co., KY (d. Apr. 30, 2013) She was two year old daughter of James Chris and Stephanie Robinson Sparks, of Burkesville, KY Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Caroline Marjorie Brooke Sparks, age 2, of the Lawsons Bottom Community in Cumberland County, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services for Caroline Marjorie Brooke Sparks will be conducted on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2pmCT/3pmET, in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY, with burial in the Burkesville Cemetery, N Main Street, Burkesville, KY. The family will receive friends after 6pmCT/7pmET. on Friday, May 3, 2013 until the funeral hour on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 04:23:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Sheriff's Dept. finds burglary meth lab in vacant house Owner reports he caught three males leaving house, located in Northern Adair County near Green County line, and asked them to stay put, but they fled in a late model turquoise vehicle with temporary plates. Adair Sheriff's Department is continuing investigation. By Deputy Adam Cravens The Adair Sheriff's Office was sent to a break-in on Motley Road just off of Curt Keltner Road, Columbia, KY, late Wednesday. May 1, 2013 afternoon. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2013-05-02 03:26:33 | Comments | Printable version
Bridge Report: Concrete poured on Glens Fork span Work goes on at night to get new bridge over Glens Fork Creek, on KY 55 in the Zion community, finished quickly. By Maury Lewis Community news from Beautiful Joppa It looks like the concrete is poured. They are working on the bridge at night time with bright lights. There seemed to be a lot of people out there tonight. I will be so glad to see that work done. There are people that are running the red lights. Our light turned green and we had to wait for four cars to come over the bridge before we could go. --melewi 2013-05-02 03:07:32 | Comments | Printable version
DAV Service Officer at VFW Post 6097 on May 6, 2013 The DAV Service Officer will be at VFW Columbia Post 6097, 411 Fairground Street, Monday, May 6, 2013. Registration 8amCT-11amCT, on a first come, first served basis. This service is offered to all veterans that need any assistance with any claims with the Veterans Administration. - Joe Hare, Commander Comm. 2013-05-02 03:02:48 | Comments | Printable version
Today, THURSDAY, May 2, 2013 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 2, 2013: Professions of love--Robert Stone, Thursday, 2 May 2013. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 597, in progress 2013-05-02 02:50:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Charity Baptist Church will dedicate new church addition Sunday morning, May 5, 2013, at 10:30amCT/11:30amET, The Charity Baptist Church, 4072 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY, will be have dedication service for the new church addition. After Prayer request and church announcement the McCubbins from Munfordsville,Ky will bring some gospel songs and then those that contributed to the building of the new addition will be recognized. After a dedication to the Lord the congregation will enjoy a fellowship meal. Pastor Jim Hagan and the congregation invites everyone to attend the service. - George Rice 2013-05-02 02:35:17 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 2 Happy Anniversary, Charles and Opal Hudson (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Victoria Buchanan Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bethoni Stinson (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katelyn Charlina Moore (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Preston Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rick Shelton (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tia Smith White | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Zane and Gracie Gist | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandon Wayne Morgan, Green Co., KY (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Hubbard, Taylor Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael "Mickey" Pyles, Russell Springs, KY, Adair Co., KY native (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Minnie Catherine England, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Cunningham, W. Hwy 76, Russell Springs, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Raymond H. Thompson, Jr., Green Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Abe Luttrell, 92, Casey Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, H.D. Patterson, Breeding, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Sherry Morgan Yates, Green County, KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Russell Vaughn, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth May Eastham, 78, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Davey Lawson, 43, Russell Co., KY (1972-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Hoover, 74, Adair County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Wethington, 77, Taylor County, KY/Casey County, KY native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifford Ray Hutchison, Taylor County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lola Mae Rexroat, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie J. Wheeler, 62, Adair County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Jean Brown, 81, Jamestown, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy Ann Leslie, Adair County, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hubert Dean Paxton, 65, Green County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Quivey MacHattie, 84, Casey County, KY/Schenectady County, NY native (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aileen Milby Skaggs, 88, Cambpellsville, KY (1928-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah McAllister, 74, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coakley Hoosier, 79, Liberty, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Bunch, 90, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Richard Carter, Russell County, KY (1953-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Howard Sexton, 87, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Kassem Mullinix | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paula Lewis Baker, 92, Columbia, KY native (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard L. Knight, 87, Columbia, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tandy Rodgers, 58, Columbia, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Warren H. (Buck) Perkins, 102, Columbia, KY (1921-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2013 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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