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Campbellsville Police make meth arrests on Cedar Street

After numerous complaints of possible drug activity at 107 Cedar Street, Campbellsville, KY. Officers with the Campbellsville Police Department went to the residence to investigate.

Jessica Swartz age 32 of 107 Cedar Street, Campbellsville, KY, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth).

Three other people at the residence where also arrested on outstanding warrants. Shayla F. McAllister age 31, of Campbellsville, KY. Timothy Ulsh, age 38, also of Campbellsville, KY, and Brandon Ballard, age 32, of Loretto, KY, were all lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center. - From Campbellsville Police Department.


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Reception at Columbia Christian for Charles & Barbara Barnes



2013-05-22 - 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo submitted by Lee Barnes Willis.
The Family of Charles and Barbara Barnes
will be hosting a lunch at 11:30amCT, Sunday, June 2, 2013 the Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, to celebrate their birthdays. fellowship hall to celebrate their birthdays. Dad will be 80 and Mom will be 75. We are requesting "no gifts," as the presence of attendees is a gift in itself. Only out of town invitations were mailed, this notice on Columbia Magazine is an invitation to the community to attend. Lee Willis

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Area expecting increased tourist traffic at Lake Cumberland

Rising water levels bringing more lake visitors. Some expect 4 million, near or above the record level of visitors in 2006, before the water level was lowered to rehabilitate the dam

By Bob Adams
News from the Kentucky Department of Tourism

More boaters, anglers and vacationers are expected to head to Lake Cumberland this summer as the pristine southeastern Kentucky lake's water level rises about 20 feet following repairs to the dam.


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2013-05-22 11:55:21 | Comments | Printable version

The Lindsey Family at Cane Valley Baptist Church, June 2, 2013

Adair County Sunday Night Singing

The Lindsey Family will be singing at Cane Valley Baptist Church, 3145 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY, on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at 6pmCT. Pastor Mike Woodrum and congregation invites everyone. - Connie Young


2013-05-22 11:40:27 | Comments | Printable version

ACHS Class of 2013 Commencement Exercises/Graduation Edition

2013 Adair County High School Graduation Edition Live and Online

By Chad Parnell

Commencement exercises for the Adair County High School Class of 2013 will take place on Friday, May 14, 2013, at 7pmCT at the John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Each senior who is participating in the graduation ceremony has been given two tickets for early entry. Ticket holders may enter the gym at 5:30pmCT. The general public may enter at 6pmCT.

The Class of 2013 is made up of 184 students. Seventeen students will be wearing gold cords indicating that they have completed high school with a four-year cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher on a weighted 4.0 scale. Additionally, 56 students will be wearing red, white, and blue cords signifying that they have a four-year cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.74 on a weighted 4.0 scale. Seventy-nine students have met the standards for receiving a college preparatory diploma, as well.

The valedictory address will be delivered by Heather Jackson. Heather is the daughter of Trish Zatkoff and Robert Jackson. Her four-year GPA is 4.413 on a weighted 4.0 scale. Cody Giles will deliver the salutatory address. Cody is the son of Jeff Giles and Mary Ellen Simpson. Cody's four-year GPA is 4.375 on a weighted 4.0 scale.

Special music will be performed by graduating senior Roslin Wilson and the ACHS Band.

The class motto is "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream" by C.S. Lewis, the class flower is the Blue Forget-Met-Not, the class colors are Red and White, and the class song is “Live Like We’re Dying” by The Script. - Chad A. Parnell, Information Technology Teacher, School Technology Coordinator


2013-05-22 10:39:23 | Comments | Printable version

ACHS Class of 1978 Classmate names needed for reunion

Addresses and contact information needed for several classmates. The Class Reunion date is August 24 at 6pmCT/7pmET, at Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 2252 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY

By Greg Thomas

This is a follow up on the posted that Vicky Pike sent and you ran about the ACHS Class of 1978 Reunion. We're still looking for good address for the people listed below.

Please send the information to gregthomas541@gmail.com. Respondents can get back to if they have a address or email for anyone listed that started or graduated with the ACHS class of 1978 on the list.


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2013-05-22 08:33:03 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia Christian reception to honor Charles & Barbara Barnes

The Family of Charles and Barbara Barnes will be hosting a lunch at 11:30amCT, Sunday, June 2, 2013 the Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, to celebrate their birthdays. fellowship hall to celebrate their birthdays. Dad will be 80 and Mom will be 75. We are requesting "no gifts," as the presence of attendees is a gift in itself.

Only out of town invitations were mailed, this notice on Columbia Magazine is an invitation to the community to attend. Lee Willis


2013-05-22 08:20:26 | Comments | Printable version

Jim Blair Gun/Knife Show was a huge success

Attendance over 500, from all over Kentucky and Tennessee. Plans are underway for a Fall Gun/Knife Show at Jim Blair

By Charlie Crawhorn
Director, Jim Blair Community Center

The first Gun & Knife Show was a huge success with vendors from all over Kentucky and Tennessee. More then 500 excited shoppers graced the doors of the Jim Blair Community Center on the first day looking to find a great deal. The Adair County Sportsman's Club and Jim Blair Community Center would like to thank everyone that came out and made this first show such a success. Plans for the Fall show are already in the making. - Charlie Crawhorn


2013-05-22 08:04:55 | Comments | Printable version

Billy Joe Fudge: Thanks to Mike Watson for tobacco history

Billy Joe Fudge writes:
Thanks, Mike. I can't wait to consume every word of your articles. Thanks for taking the time to do the research and enlighten us concerning the life and times of our forefathers and the culture that spawned all of us. --
Comments re article 59705 Mike Watson Tobacco as a cash crop


2013-05-22 07:56:40 | Comments | Printable version

ACHS Science Department honors Judy Reliford

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Judy Reliford was honored by members of the Science Department at Adair County High School for her 29 years of service to the students of Adair County High School, wishing her many years of retirement.

Participating with Judy Reliford in the celebration were Sheila Willis, Keri Willis, Michael Godsey, Rebecca Smith, and Susan Peck. - Sheila Willis


2013-05-22 07:20:49 | Comments | Printable version

Larry Smith: Jamestown, KY Local Option election July 23, 2013

By Larry Smith, 92.7 FM, The WAVE

A special election has been scheduled for the City of Jamestown, KY for Tuesday, July 23, 2013.

The issue is alcohol.

In a clip now running on our station, Greg Shaw of "Progress Jamestown" says that the election will allow restaurants which seat at least 100, and derive at least 75% of their revenue from food, will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages, if the election is successful.

The order to hold the special election was ordered by Russell County Judge Gary D. Robertson after Russell County Clerk Leisha Popplewell certified the enough signatures on the petition were validated to warrant the election.

The area which will vote includes Jamestown City voters to Lake Cumberland. - Larry Smith


2013-05-22 06:16:35 | Comments | Printable version

David Wesley Newcomb, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2013)

He was the patriarch of a large, highly regarded Taylor County, KY family. He leaves 20 direct living descendants
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David Wesley Newcomb, age 87, of Taylor County died Monday, May 20, 2013 at Taylor Regional Hospital, Campbellsville, KY.

Funeral services for Mr. David Wesley Newcomb will be conducted 10amCT/11amET, Friday, May 24, 2013 at Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home, 503 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, with burial to follow in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery. The family requests visitation Thursday from 4pm-7pmCT, 5pm-8pmET in Chapel of Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.


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2013-05-22 05:08:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Raymond Keltner celebrates 98th birthday in Sano, KY

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Mr. Raymond Keltner celebrated his 98th birthday. May 15, 2013. He was honored with a party at his home in the Sano community of Adair County the following Sunday, May 19, 2013, surrounded by many family members. - Melissa Stone


2013-05-22 04:52:45 | Comments | Printable version

Bogajo, Morales Repeat as NAIA Men's Tennis All-Americans

Bogajo is First Team All American selection for second straight year; Morales named to Second Team for third year in a row

COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson sophomore Fernando Bogajo and junior Fabricio Morales have been named National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-Americans, NAIA officials announced on Monday.


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2013-05-22 04:41:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Trio of Blue Raiders Named NAIA Women's Tennis All-American

Slavica Milanovic is first team All American. Laura Vergara and Alejandra Galvis named to second team All American

From Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson senior Slavica Milanovic has been named National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics first team All-American and senior Laura Vergara and freshman Alejandra Galvis are second team All-Americans, NAIA officials announced on Monday.

The trio helped the Blue Raiders reach the program's fifth national semifinals on Friday before falling to the eventual national champion Auburn-Montgomery (AL).


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2013-05-22 04:28:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

1st Annual ACHS Senior-Parent Breakfast held at LWC

See also - 2013 Adair County High School Graduation Edition,

By LeAnna Bennett

The 1st Annual ACHS Senior/Parent Breakfast, hosted by the Adair County Adult Education Center and the Adair County High School was held at the LWC Cranmer Dining Center on Friday, May 17, 2013. There were 250 students, parents and community members in attendance. Those who attended were given the opportunity to hear four informative and congratulatory speeches given by Alan Reed, AC Schools Superintendent, Ron Heath, AC Work Ready Committee Chair, Chris Schmidt, LWC Dean of Students, and LeAnna Bennett, Assistant Program Director for the Adult Education Center.

The breakfast was a huge success, but would not have been made possible without the support of the community. A special thanks to all the businesses and individuals who donated time and money to this event. Adair County has proven, once again, its generosity to our younger generation. Lindsey Wilson College provided the dining hall; decorations were by Flowers 'n Things. - LeAnna Bennett


2013-05-22 04:21:53 | Comments | Printable version

Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, May 22, 2013

Haiku by Robert Stone for May 22, 2013:
One is what one does,
not what one was trained to do
nor how one was raised.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 22 May 2013.
-1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 617, in progress

Quick links to Favorite CM Columns
Mostly from Sunday with CM, May 12, 2013 and a few others from the past week


2013-05-22 03:56:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Mike Watson: Tobacco as a cash crop

Tobacco has played a major role in Adair County's economy - and Adair County tobacco products were especially prized by buyers, fetching superior prices. Mike Watson traces the history of early tobacco production here and in neighboring counties with notes of innovations by local growers and the coming of the tobacco warehouse system, writing, 'Many early records mention Adair businessmen who bought and sold tobacco by the hogshead and waited for the water to rise enough on the Green River to launch a flatboat bound for New Orleans. John Field was one of the Columbia merchants who regularly bought and sold tobacco. Later, tobacco warehouses were erected Greensburg and Campbellsville, these came with construction of better roads. In time, tobacco could be hauled to more distant markets, such as Lebanon, Springfield, Bowling Green and Louisville'

By Mike Watson
Adair County Historian

The natives of the Americas cultivated tobacco long before the European re-discovery of the New World. It was a major product, important in every-day life and in ritual. With the coming of the Europeans, tobacco found a new life. In a few short years, the importation of the "weed" into Europe became big business. Jamestown Colony settlers found the plant to be the salvation of the colony. When problems with the native population became intense, the streets of Jamestown were plowed over and planted in tobacco. A true cash crop was born from the scrawny plants of that day. John Rolfe and others crossbred varieties to develop a larger, milder product. Tobacco, then, will be the salvation of many early Americans.


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2013-05-22 03:50:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 22
Happy Anniversary, Chris and Jill Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Chris and Terri Gibson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, James and Vickie Jessee (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jeremy and Andrea Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Joe & Margaret Feese (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jonathan and Jill Jessee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Robbie and Cindy Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alexandra Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bessie Jewell Dile | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chad Wiley (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Derek Cape (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Garet Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Glenda Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jax Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jazzlyn Douglas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John E. Moss (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katie Stone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lacey Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matt Downen | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phillip Joe Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruth Opal Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shelby Powell (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stanley Wethington (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Travis Shirley | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Arthur Jones, Russell Co., KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Lynn Callahan Tucker, Greensburg, KY (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bennie Russell Lawhorn, Liberty, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Hazel Durrett, Green Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William "Fred" Goodin, Adair Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kemel Work, Taylor Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bob Beimdick, Elizabethtown, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Jeffries London, Knob Lick, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wayne Nelson Compton, Green Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Marshall Campbell, Chicago, IL (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jane Geneva Dillon Glidewell, 94, Burkesville, KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James T. Givens, Green County, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rae Jean Crosier, Casey Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Opal Elizabeth Matney, Green Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James E. Abell, Casey Co. KY (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dalena Stiles, Taylor Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille West, Adair County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melissa Kay Melson, Adair County, KY (1963-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cordellia May (Polly) Lobb, Green Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie W. Matney, Green Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Grider, Russell County, KY (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flossie Carey, Russell Co., KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raydena (Dana) Lobb, Green County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reba H. Herriford, 75, Russell County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Norrita June Miller, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dollie Harmon, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vanessa Joy Furkin Jessie, 54, Barren Co., KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Essie Mayrene Gibson, 75, Metcalfe County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Watson, Casey County KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. James H. Wentworth, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Judy Carolyn Shofner Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie Brewer, 86, Taylor County, KY/Marion County, KY native (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Eugene Peavley, 77, Casey County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah (Liz) Cochran, Center, Metcalfe Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Hubbard, 88, Russell County, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gavin Dale Vetter, 15, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice Juanita Thompson, 88, Green Co., KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie Jewell Dile, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Gene) Bradshaw, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JC (Blackbird) Harrison, Russell Springs, KY/Knifley, KY native (1943-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Dixon Draper, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Luttrell, 81, of Columbia, KY (1942-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loretta Roy Thomas, 77, Dunnville, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Visnick, 70, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Ann Royse Cundiff, Adair Co. KY native (1937-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nadine (Carr) Fights, Russell Co., KY/Casey native, (1936-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raydean Pierce, 71, Russell Springs, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rexford (Rex) Paxton, 82, Greensburg, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rondell Davidson, 82, Burkesville, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vanola B. Coomer Estes, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Clavis Wright, 43, Green County, KY (1975-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2013
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTCM 2013 Adair County High School Graduation Edition will be online (posting time planned between 10am & 1pmCT today) with biographical sketches of the graduates. | (ID:22570, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at noon. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections. | (ID:22351, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, Columbia, KY, for Nelda Estes Taylor, Adair Co., KY (1934-2013) | (ID:22534, Comment)
2:00pmCTSign unveiling for Kentucky Headhunters Highway at Wisdom
At Old Wisdom, KY store at James Howard Young Place, 6888 Glasgow Road, Edmonton, KY | (ID:22412, Comment)
4:00pmCTTime to check Directory of Churches for Wednesday worship service schedules. | (ID:22421, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the evening. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections. | (ID:22383, Comment)
6:00pmCTAntioch Vacation Bible School 6-8:30pmCT, May 22-25, 2013
Antioch United Methodist Church, 8157 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY | (ID:22537, Comment)

 

































 
 
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