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Daily News for Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Accident on Petty's Fork Bridge, KY 61 takes life of 21 year old Tragedy occurs just before 2pmCT, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Danielle Symmes was the daughter of Jim & Debbie Symmes. She was a member of the Adair County Class of 2011. Class of 2011 By Larry Smith, 92.7 the WAVE & 99.9 The Big Dawg A two-vehicle collision just before 2pmCT, today, Wednesday, May 14, 2014, on KY 61 N, Greensburg Road, Columbia, KY, near Downey's Saw Mill, took the life of a 21-year-old Columbia, KY woman. Sheriff Harrison Moss of the Adair County Sheriff's Office says the tragedy occurred when 21 year old Danielle Symmes lost control of her automobile on the bridge and collided with John Chicoine, also of Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-14 18:46:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
KSP announces officers of the year for 2014 Trooper of the Year is TFC Shane L. Goodall; Detective of the Year is Metcalfe County High School Graduate Det. Ricky Brooks of KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY; Officer Harold E. Mosley is CVE Officer of the Year; Officer Craig Shouse was named 2013 Facilities Security Officer of the Year Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Les Williams (FRANKFORT, KY) - The Kentucky State Police announced the 2013 Trooper of the Year, Detective of the Year, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer of the Year, Facilities Security Officer of the Year and other awards for acts of bravery, life-saving, professionalism and dedication to duty today, Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at the Frankfort Convention Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-14 18:28:02 | Comments | Printable version
No Wednesday services at Victory Church May 14, 2014 No church tonight, at Victory Community Church, 107 N Reed Street, 6:30pmCT, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 --Trudy Crabb 2014-05-14 17:29:45 | Comments | Printable version
Memorial Service for Tpr. Johnny Edrington will be May 23, 2014 By TFC Billy Gregory COLUMBIA, KY - A Memorial Service for slain Tpr. Johnny Edrington will be held on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 12:30pmCT/1:30pmET at the Brookside Cemetery, West Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-14 17:14:05 | Comments | Printable version
Glenda Mae Smith, 66, Edmonton, KY (d. May 14, 2014) She was teh daughter of Callie Hall Millraney, who survives, and the late Charles Millraney and the widow of Marshall Smith. She leaves 16 direct living descendants. She was a homemaker and former employee of Topps Manufacturing. Click on headline for complete obituary Glenda Mae Smith age 66 of Edmonton, KY, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Funeral services will be held 2pmCT, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Butler Funeral Home. 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 3pm until 8pmCT, Friday, May 16,2014, and after 9amCT, Saturday, at the funeral home Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-14 17:00:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Henderson Co., KY, man charged with human trafficking Alleged to have recruited minors to engage in commercial sex acts From U.S. District Attorney's Officer Western District of Kentucky BOWLING GREEN, KY - A Henderson County, Kentucky, man was charged Wednesday, May 14, 2014 by a federal grand jury in Bowling Green, with human trafficking after allegedly recruiting two minors to engage in commercial sex acts announced David J. Hale, United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-14 16:39:47 | Comments | Printable version
Undercover investigation results in drug arrest in Burkesville, KY By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Edmonton, KY BURKESVILLE, KY - An undercover investigation involving the units from Post 15 and officers from the Columbia HIDTA Task Force has led to the arrest of 49-year-old Philip L. Williams, of Burkesville. Williams was arrested on Monday, May 12, 2014 at approximately 3:55pmCT, in the limits of Burkesville and charged with Trafficking in Marijuana < 8 ounces and No Seatbelt. Approximately $7500 and a 2009 Chevy Cobalt were seized. Williams was lodged in the Adair County Jail. The investigation is ongoing. - TFC Billy Gregory 2014-05-14 16:29:41 | Comments | Printable version
Cupcakes for Kody Event held at Adair Co. School Campus Event honors memory of Kody Pelly, 'the sweetest soul ever put on the planet' Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Shamarie Claiborne, Media Publicity Coordinator Adair County School District During the afternoon of May 7th -the Adair County Special Education classes gathered to remember one of their own. It was the first annual Cupcakes for Kody! Our entire district has struggled with the loss of our dear friend Kody Pelly, who without a doubt was the kindest soul God ever put on the planet. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-14 15:19:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWC College Music instructor part of May 17, 2014 benefit oncert Violinist Wansoo Cho will be joined William Budai on piano, Saulo De Almeida on bass, Chad Floyd on percussion, and Denis Santos on flute at benefit concert at Campbellsviile United Methodist Church. Click on headline for complete story By Duane Bonifer COLUMBIA, KY- Area residents can enjoy a Sunday night concert will also helping support a children's hospital in Asia. Lindsey Wilson College Instructor of Music Wansoo Cho and four colleagues will perform a benefit concert at 5pmCT/6pmET Saturday, May 17, at Campbellsville United Methodist Church, 317 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-14 15:09:38 | Comments | Printable version
Mike Watson: Snow on Primary Election Day? Election day 2014 falls on 16 May 2014 By Mike Watson I'm a little ahead of the weather and calendar curve with this one, but . . . "On May 20, 1894, snow fell here [Adair County] a good portion of the day, the ground being covered. From the Adair County News, 16 May 1917. - Mike Watson 2014-05-14 11:49:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
(Ad) - Buyer wants Raspberries/Blackberries Call 270-250-2730 to put your already posted Wanted on the Front Page of ColumbiaMagazine.com. Only 10/1day The list of Wanted ads is growing; the Friday-Saturday weekend is looking great , which may explain the big increase in numbers. Here a link to one just posted, at 349amCT: Raspberries/Blackberries wanted To post your classified ad toay, send using any Contact/Submit button. Need help posting? Call 270-250-2730. Advertise: RATES/TERMS 2014-05-14 11:23:44 | Comments | Printable version
Election 2014: Sample Ballots online at Secretary of State site Sample ballots for all Kentucky counties are now online at the Secretary of State's website, at this link: Election Ballots For the CM 7-County area, here are deep links to each county:
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Awards Day at Adair Co. Middle School Friday, May 30, 2014 The Awards Day for Adair County Middle School, 322 Gen. John Adair Drive will be Friday, May 30, 2014. Sixth and seventh grades awards will be at 8:30amCT, with eighth grade awards and Promotion Celebration at 1pmCT. All parents and guardians are invited to attend. Alma Rich, Principal 2014-05-14 10:32:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACMS Site Council meets Tuesday, May 20, 2014 The regular meeting of the Adair County Middle School SBDM will be on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at 3:30pmCT, at the school, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. - Alma I. Rich, Adair County Middle School Principal 2014-05-14 10:26:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Bill Troutwine: Help save the honeybee! Click on headline for article with photo(s) By Bill Troutwine Along with policing, flying, and hunting I raise honey bees. I thought CM readers may enjoy a couple of pictures of a honey bee swarm I captured yesterday evening (5-13-14). I would like to encourage all your readers to help preserve the honey bee. Our bee population is in drastic decline nationally, and I understand here in Kentucky we lost around 50% of our bee population this last winter. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-14 10:11:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Bill Troutwine
Arrest made in automobile burglaries in Campbellsville, KY Related earlier story: Rash of auto break-ins spurs Campbellsville Police Department to issue warning By Anne Sanders, Campbellsville, KY 911 At approximately 5:30pmET, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, the investigation into the four automobile burglaries led Officers to 207 Southern Drive where the stolen items were recovered. Arrested and charged with Theft By Unlawful Taking was Ashley Akin; w/f; age 34. Akin was lodged in the Taylor County Jail. Police warn all citizens to be diligent in locking their cars. Realizing as the weather gets warmer, there will be a tendency to leave windows cracked or partially down, police caution citizens to abstain from this practice to reduce the opportunity for thieves to gain entry to their vehicles. - Anne Sanders 2014-05-14 10:06:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Columbia Construction/Traffic Report - May 14 2014 Click on headline for report, photo(s) Special to ColumbiaMagazine.com report Today, 7am-5:30pmCT, Wednesday May 14, 2014, Stotts Construction Company, Inc. will again be working on 100 Block of S Reed Street, Columbia, KY and on the 100-122 block of E Fortune Street Columbia, KY. Stotts Construction Co., Inc., is making every effort to minimize inconveniences. We appreciate your patience. TAMMY STOTTS, Stotts-Construction, Inc. 2014-05-14 08:51:13 | Comments | Printable version
Spirituals at Antioch UMC Sunday, May 18, 2014 The Spirituals from Edmonton, KY, will be singing, Sunday morning, at 10:45amCT, May 18, 2014 at Antioch United Methodist Church, 3422 Wheeler Hill Road, (old Burkesville Road ) Columbia, Kentucky, in Sparksville. Bro. Troy Elmore and the congregation invite you to attend. --Angie Murphy 2014-05-14 08:42:29 | Comments | Printable version
Spirituals will be at Emorys Chapel UMC, May 18, 2014 Adair County Sunday night singing The Spirituals will be singing at Emorys Chapel Church, 1830 Hwy 1952 in the Chance community, on Sunday; May 18, 2014 at 6pmCT. Bro Bobby Withers & congregation invite everyone to attend. - Lesa Withers 2014-05-14 08:34:14 | Comments | Printable version
Brownies Troop 1089 asking for donations of Flip Flops New or gently used Flip Flops will go to the Family Resource Center for students in the Adair County School system By Rhonda Begley Brownies of Troop 1089; Sarai Collins, Harper Grider and Bray Benham with Paula Garrison of the Adair Family Resource Center are asking the community for donations of new or gently used Flip Flops for the students in our school system. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-14 08:30:41 | Comments | Printable version
Rash of auto break-ins spurs Campbellsville PD to issue warning Four auto breakins in one day: Campbellsville Police are looking for suspect: Believed perpetrator; described as a white female; approximately 21 years of age; dark hair; approximately 5'2"; 150 pounds. This person was wearing a white shirt during the afternoon theft time periods; however, she is believed to have been wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt jacket during the morning hours.. Police urge extra diligence: Motorists advised to lock parked cars at all time, despite tendency in hot weather not to do so Click on headline for complete story By Anne Sanders, Campbellsville 911 The Campbellsville Police Department investigated four automobile break-ins on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Campbellsville Police have responded to at least four instances of automobile break-ins (thefts) today in the area of Green River Plaza and Lake Way Shopping Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-14 07:06:47 | Comments | Printable version
NWS Louisville, KY predicts Showers & Thunderstorms Wednesday, May 14, 2014 But weekend will be great for Spring Events & Weekend Yard Sales The weekend is looking great, but the National Weather Service is calling for widespread showers and thunderstorms for a wide area including CM's primary coverage area today: "Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected later today and tonight as strengthening low pressure moves north across Kentucky. A few strong to severe storms may produce damaging wind gusts...And an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. A few locations could also see training storms...Which would result in heavy rainfall and significant ponding of water." NWS, Louisville, KY, at 2:48amCT/3:48amET, Wednesday, May 14, 2014For more click to: Hazardous Weather Outlook 2014-05-14 06:06:22 | Comments | Printable version
Former Adair FFA Presidents recognized at WKU, UK Katie Royse (ACHS 2009) and Karli Jessie (ACHS 2012) By Kirby Hancock FFA Advisor, Adair County High School Two two former students of mine who have excelled in college recently. Karli Jessie. (PHOTO) She served as Adair County FFA president in 2012. She was recently recognized as Outstanding Sophomore in the UK College of Agriculture, Food, and the Environment. at the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture. She has been on the Dean's List at UK for the past two years. Her parents are David and Holly Jessie. I have attached a pic of her with her award as well as some information about her involvement in college. Katie Royse (PHOTO) who served as FFA president in 2009. She is graduating from Western Kentucky University this year in Agriculture Education. Katie is the daughter of Mark Royse and Jan Royse. She recently received the Outstanding Agriculture Education Student Award. I have attached a pic of her bio and a pic of her receiving the award from Dr. Thomas Kingery, WKU Professor. 2014-05-14 04:26:50 | Comments | Printable version
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, May 14, 2014 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 14, 2014: When mischief is fun,--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 14 May 2014. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 974, in progress Reminders of Great Recent Reads we hope you didn't miss: Mostly from Sunday with CM, May 11, 2014, 2013 and a few others from the past week. Please note date of posting Search Box for to find your family members in Veterans List The family search for Veterans has been a very popular feature on ColumbiaMagazine.com since it was started. There are more than 600 local families represented on our List of Adair County Veterans. You can find them easily. Just enter your last name in the box, and press enter.We'd like to thank everyone, including our sponsors, who help us maintain this list of veterans from Adair County, Kentucky, and we welcome your additions and corrections at webmaster@columbiamagazine.com. 2014-05-14 04:01:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
(Ad) Better weekend weather spurs Yard Sale increase Call 270-250-2730 to put your already posted Yard Sale on the Front Page of ColumbiaMagazine.com. The list of Yard Sales is growing; the Friday-Saturday weekend is looking great , which may explain the big increase in numbers. Here a link to one just posted, at 349amCT: Collector's Hoard Yard Sale in CM Yard Sales Now there's a tool handy to the page for planning when to have a Yard Sale a link to: The Weather Channel 10 day Weather Forecast. To post your ad this week, send using any Contact/Submit button. Need help posting? Call 270-250-2730. Advertise: RATES/TERMS 2014-05-14 03:56:54 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 14 Happy Anniversary, Brian and Bethany Harvey (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alisha Nelson (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Grant (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Adamson (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Wheat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bradley Adamson (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenda Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Martin (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma Michelle Thomas (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Shepherd! | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan Luke Burton (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gregg Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jane Hardwick | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jayden Bryce Miller (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jill Rogers Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shamarie Harper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sylvia Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Todd VanArsdale (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Ruth Lyles Russell Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laures Faye Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard Skaggs, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claves Leon Sneed, Green Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eutrice Roy, 88, Russell County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Ann Wilson, Russell County, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald G. Henderson, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Angela Russell, Casey Co., KY (1968-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Martha Jane Antle, Russell Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Pepper Chaney, Green County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robbie (Hutch) Howell, 41, Yosemite, KY (1974-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Craft Anderson, Albany, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie George, 63, Russell Co., KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lou Edith Jones, 99, Cumberland Co., KY (1916-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barry Edward Stargel, Sr., Adair Co. native (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Donald (Gene) Pritchard, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene St. Clair, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson Myers, 78, Burkesville, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mae Bagby Risen, Greensburg, KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arbutus Comer Hilton, 77, Adair County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Green McGaha (1915-1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2014 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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