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Saturday, December 13, 2014
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Video: Marriage Proposal at LWC 100th Commencement



LWC alumnus Clinton Berry proposes to Caitlyn Harrod after she receives her diploma at Lindsey Wilson College's Winter 2014 Commencement Ceremony (100th commencement).


2014-12-13 21:07:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

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A fist bump from Dean Schmidt



2014-12-13 - Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College.
Preston Lashley of Burlington, NC, receives a fist bump from Lindsey Wilson College Dean of Students Chris Schmidt as he enters Biggers Sports Center Saturday for the college’s 100th commencement ceremony. Lashley received a bachelor of arts degree in communication and criminal justice. - Duane Bonifer

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Winter graduates told personal communication still important

Lindsey Wilson awarded 399 degrees at its 100th commencement ceremony, held in Biggers Sports Center.
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By Duane Bonifer
News from Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, KY - (13 Dec 2014) - The first half of Lindsey Wilson College's 2014-15 graduates were told Saturday morning to value personal communication and interaction.

"I think many of us ... yearn for personal attention," former Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College President W. Bruce Ayers said in his commencement address. "Someone to talk to us, someone to listen to us, someone who takes an interest in who we are and what we believe in, even if they do not share those beliefs."


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2014-12-13 19:19:13 | Comments | Printable version

Bloomington Chapel Christmas Play Sun 14 Dec 2014

Bloomington Chapel Church, 55 Bloomington Church Road, Columbia, KY located off of Highway 206, will be having their Christmas Play starting at 6pmCT, December 14, 2014. Bro. Ralph Foster and the Congregation would like to invite you to come. Contact: 270-634-3273 or 270-634-4469 - Shirley Moss

2014-12-13 17:56:12 | Comments | Printable version

Teresa Jeter of Edmonton one of 13 top WKU Ogden scholars

BOWLING GREEN, KY. - Western Kentucky University recognized 13 Scholars of the College, who had the highest GPAs in their colleges while completing at least 60 credit hours at WKU. One of the 13 is Karie Jeter of Edmonton, KY, Biology major in Ogden College of Science and Engineering at WKU She is the daughter of Chris and Teresa Jeter. The award came during WKU's 176th Commencement on Saturday. December 13, 2014. - from Western Kentucky University

2014-12-13 17:39:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Basketball: LWC Women 80. Cincinnati Christian 71

Bre Elder has 19, Kayla Richardson 15,and Billie Hearn 19 to lead Blue Raider scoring. Attendance: 140
Next: Lindsey Wilson Women's Basketball hosts Brescia (Owensboro, KY) at 5pmCT, Mon 15 Dec 2014, at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY

By Chris Wells

CINCINNATI, OH - The Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team ran its winning streak to four straight with an 80-71 road win today over Cincinnati Christian (Ohio) at Jill Rendel Court.


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2014-12-13 16:48:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Holy Grounds Church has new home, 107 N. Reed Street

Our church has been nomadic for the past two years. We’ve met in the Jim Blair Community Center, the Cafe on the Square, the Courthouse Annex basement, the Chamber of Commerce basement, once in the old movie theater, on LWC campus, in other local church buildings and in our homes but now we are so pleased to announce that we have our very own and permanent location on 107 Reed St. Holy Grounds Church, led by Pastor Kellis Booth, holds church gatherings on Sunday mornings at 10amCT. - Kellis Booth

2014-12-13 13:12:51 | Comments | Printable version

Gradyville Baptist Church play is Sun 14 Dec 2014

Gradyville Baptist Church 159 Old Gradyville Church Road. Columbia, KY will be presenting "An Unplugged Christmas" at 6pmCT, Sunday Evening 16 Dec 2014. The Christmas play directors and cast invite everyone to come enjoy this unique and elaborate Christmas play. You won't be disappointed. Contact: gradyvillebaptistchurch@hotmail.com or call 270-299-6563 or 270-250-5222.

2014-12-13 10:40:14 | Comments | Printable version

Egypt Christian Christmas Banquet Sun 14 Dec 2014

The Egypt Christian Church, 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY will have a Christmas Banquet, Sunday, December 14 2014 at 5:30pmCT. Everyone is invited to bring covered dishes and share in this evening of fellowship and food which will be followed by Christmas Carols and special music in the sanctuary. All who wish to sing a special will be invited to participate in the Christmas Sing-Along. - Paul Patton, pastor and the congregation invited everyone to attend.

2014-12-13 10:28:56 | Comments | Printable version

The Wrap Up: Christmas in Columbia 2014 most successful ever

The followup and critiques of great Columbia/Adair Co. tradition. Click on headline for critique with many parade photo(s)


By Linda Waggener

The 24th annual Christmas in Columbia 2014, a program of the Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce, has been dubbed the most successful ever. Hundreds of patrons, event managers and volunteers braved frigid temperatures to make it an unforgettable day.

Activities began early at Edgar Troutman Memorial Rotary Breakfast in the Columbia Baptist Church followed by the opening of the Adair Heritage Association Arts & Crafts booths in the Historic Adair County Courthouse. It overflowed into Mackie's Photo Video and into the hallway of the courthouse annex.


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2014-12-13 10:22:40 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia UMC will hold Children's Christmas Eve service

The Children's Christmas Eve Service will start at 4:30pmCT, Wed 24 Dec 2014, at the Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. All familes are invited to attend.

2014-12-13 10:20:52 | Comments | Printable version

LWC will award 399 degrees today, 13 Dec 2014

100th Commencement

A total of 399 degrees will be awarded at LWC’s winter commencement at 10amCT Saturday, December 13, 2014 in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY.


2014-12-13 09:16:23 | Comments | Printable version

Campbellsville University offers January term courses

By Samantha Clark

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - In order to save time, money and allow students to graduate early, Campbellsville University presents course offerings during the January term.


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2014-12-13 09:03:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Mike Watson has busy year publishing

There seems to be a resurgence in interest in hard copies, printed material one can touch and feel, especially in Adair County, most recently evidenced by the strong turnout for the Adair Heritage Association's Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, during Christmas in Columbia, Sat 6 Dec 2014.

Mike Watson gave a brief update of his year, which saw the publication of six new titles. The first six were published in 2014

- Looking Back, volume 3 Abstracts of the Adair County News, 1902, which include historical, genealogical, and general interest items.


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2014-12-13 08:19:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books

Sign, lighting work continues around new US68/LBN interchange

Work is nearing completion on the US 68/Louie B. Nunn Parkway interchange at Edmonton, Wes Watt, with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Bowling Green, reports.

Next week, 15 Dec 2014 - 19 Dec 2014, contractors will install signs and lighting along the roadway.

Trucks and equipment will be entering and exiting the road in this area.


2014-12-13 07:50:40 | Comments | Printable version

Unbeaten Adair County Lady Indians host Warren Central

Coach James P. Turner's unbeaten Adair County Lady Indians host Warren Central High School this evening, with games starting at 5pmCT (JV) and 7pmET (Varsity), Sat 13 Dec 2014, at Adair County High School Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY.

2014-12-13 07:28:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

(Ad) Is the economy really picking up? Jobs list would indicate it

There are five job listings this morning in CM's fast changing EMPLOYMENT section.

Two were added in the last 24 hours for positions in Russell County

All but one ad require resumes. Might be a good idea to update that resume out, make it current, and get it emailed this weekend.

Ads are in the insurance, medical, counseling, and truck driving fields. The truck driving job requires application to be made in person.

There's always something new in CM Classifieds To place a CM Classified, see instructions in Rates & Terms. Need help? Call 270-250-2730. We're NOW POSTING.


2014-12-13 07:06:11 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 13
Happy Birthday, Braxton Jessie (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryan Rich (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Clestine Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deana Coffey Parrott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dewayne Fudge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donnie R. Coffey (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dwayne Fudge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kellen Lobb | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenneth Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Logan Robertson (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lucretia Begley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Martina Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mercedes Hensley (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, River Scott Curry (2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandy Wilkinson (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dorothy (Reece) Sharp Cook, Breeding, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward C. Powell, Russell County, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Louise Hilliard Mott, Burkesville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Dale Bardin, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Faye Allen Reed, Liberty, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Charles Victor Henry, Jamestown, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Peterson, Taylor Co. KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Trixie C. McCandless Lane, formerly of Metcalfe Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Arlo Withers , Russell Co., KY (1950 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Price, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Dale Randolph, Casey Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morris Cundiff, Campbellsville, KY, Adair Co. native (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Besse Jean Luttrell Vanover, Casey Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Gary Lee Akin, Green Co., KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Long Stone, 57, Burkesville, KY, (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Buis, Casey County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Keltner Simpson, Green Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles E. Atwell, Buffalo, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Jones Shirley, Knob Lick, Metcalfe Co., KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JoNell Hadley, 85, Russell County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Witt, Russell County, KY/Casey Co. native (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alan Hamilton Humphress, 87, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Harper, 70, Metcalfe County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Young Scott, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelby M. "Shad" Wooldridge, 86, Russell County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adam Dyson, 35, Jamestown, KY (1985-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Irwin Page, 86, Knob Lick, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Coomer, 84, Columbia, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flora (Sissy) Fudge, 63, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Hughes Miller, 82, Columbia, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. C. Rector, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Dean Flinchum, 93, Adair Co., KY native (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Dean Lemmon Reynolds, 78, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kimberly D. Foster, 55, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Luther Tucker (1900 - 1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Oaklie Douglas, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Creed Jeffries, 81, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Stargle, 55, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelby Brown, 87, Liberty, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2014
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTAdair Recycling Center, 32 Service RD, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782
Open 7am-3pmCT Monday through Friday; 7am-12pm noon CT, Saturdays. | (ID:31616, Comment)
8:00amCTColumbia Chamber: "Support local businesses" Nov 29 - Dec 13, 2014 | (ID:31500, Comment)
Praise Assembly of God Food Pantry, Tuesdays 8am-1pmCT (Recurring Event) Praise Assembly of God, 310 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Ann Burton Murphy | (ID:32163, Comment)
10:00amCTChristmas Open House at City Grill in Edmonton | (ID:31846, Comment)
Services, Liberty, KY, for Curtis Cravens, Waynesburg, KY (1952-2014) | (ID:31894, Comment)
Lindsey Wilson College's 100th Commencement., Biggers Sports Ctr, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY | (ID:31924, Comment)
11:00amCTService, Jamestown, KY, for Kenneth I. Pierce, 76, Russell County, KY (1938-2014) | (ID:31895, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:31644, Comment)
1:00pmCTLindsey Wilson Women's Basketball at Cincinnati Christian, 2700 Glenway Avenue (Campus, not building address - MS), Cincinnati, OH 45204. | (ID:31856, Comment)
Blue Raider Women's Basketball face Cincinnati Christian (OH) University, 2700 Glenway Avenue (campus), Cincinnati, OH 45204 | (ID:31876, Comment)
Services, Campbellsville, KY, for Mr. Richard Lee McDonald, Taylor County, KY | (ID:31900, Comment)
Best Christmas Pageant Ever/hilarious comedy presented by Casey County Drama and 21st Century Community Learning Center, at Lights of Liberty theatre, 36 Hustonville Street, Liberty, KY. 1pmCT/2pmET | (ID:31907, Comment)
Metcalfe County Christmas Parade, Edmonton, KY (Details) | (ID:31921, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes at the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:31676, Comment)
Best Christmas Pageant Ever/hilarious comedy presented by Casey County Drama and 21st Century Community Learning Center, at Lights of Liberty theatre, 36 Hustonville Street, Liberty, KY. 5pmCT/6pmET. | (ID:31908, Comment)
Adair County Lady Indians (JV) host Warren Central , at Adair County High School Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. | (ID:31922, Comment)
6:00pmCT Christmas Program including Children's Play, 'The Shepherd's Story', at Breeding United Methodist Church, 605 Breeding Loop, Breeding KY, | (ID:31841, Comment)
7:00pmCT Adair County Lady Indians (Varsity) host Warren Central at Adair County High School Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. | (ID:31923, Comment)

 

































 
 
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