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Cynthia Denise Simpson Morgan, 39, Metcalfe Co., KY (d 26 Jul 2015)

She was a waitress and of the Pentecostal Faith. She was the daughter of the late Billy Ray Simpson and Carolyn Turner Simpson, who survive, as does her fiance' Darrell Keith Burton. She leaves three direct living descendants.
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Cynthia Denise Simpson Morgan age 39 of Edmonton, KY, died Sunday, July 26, 2015 at her home.

Funeral services will be held 2pmCT, Wednesday, July 29, 2015. at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4pm until 8pmCT, Tuesday, July 28, 2015, and after 9amCT, Wednesday at the funeral home.


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2015-07-27 16:49:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Adair Co. High School FFA Chapter at Leadership Training



2015-07-27 - Hardinsburg, KY - Photo by Savannah Roy, Chapter Reporter. Adair County High School FFA Chapter members attending the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Cener in Hardinsburg, KY, July 13-17, 2015 were - Front row, from left: Sarah Hancock, Allison Burris, Kelsey Keltner, Middle row: Katie Ploss, Sadie Reynolds, Savannah Roy, Haley Reynolds, Kaitlyn Burton, Kyla Kessler and Jera Kessler. Back Row: Amber Booher, Dylan Hancock, Alesha Bennett, Shelby Hatcher, Susan Spinks, Jessica Simpson and Sam Baker. Also attending from Adair County, but not pictured, were Randy Rexroat, Jessica and Peanut Gaskins, Kirby, Robin, Hayden and Hudson Hancock. - Savannah Roy, Adair County FFA reporter
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ACHS Future Farmers Chapter attends leadership camp

Sarah Hancock awarded outstanding leadership award. Jera Kessler competed in talent contest, and Sam Baker competed in tractor driving
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By Savannah Roy, Adair County FFA Reporter

The Adair FFA Chapter took 17 students to the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center in Hardinsburg, KY, July 13-17, 2015. The chapter eagerly participated in several different classes as well as activities. Members became closer to one another and created bonds with new friends that will last a lifetime.


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2015-07-27 16:30:34 | Comments | Printable version

Homecoming at Melson Ridge UBC 2 Aug 2015

Homecoming, Sunday August 2, 2015, at the Melson Ridge United Baptist Church, 3082 Melson Ridge Road, Columbia, KY. Starts at 10pmCT with special music by New Direction, potluck meal at 12pmNoonCT. Bro. Daniel Garrett and the congregation invite everyone to attend. - Nadene Baker

2015-07-27 16:08:16 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia needs to be a more kid friendly town

Comments re article 76673 BJF Why a fresh new start to reinvigorate Downtown is needed


Pattie McClister writes:
I am all for making our downtown beautiful but if we don't get some things here for our children people with families aren't coming here anyway. No pool, no theater, no skate parks. We need to invest some money toward raising kids in a kid friendly town then we can think about the square. - Pattie McClister
Thanks, Pattie McClister - Thanks. But are these goals exclusive of each other? Couldn't Columbia have both? Some very valuable families have moved here precisely because the Square had so many kid friendly elements. - EW


2015-07-27 14:25:41 | Comments | Printable version

Peggy Ann Tarter, 78, Casey County, KY (1936-2015)

She and her unique general store, as much a museum as a retail outlet, will never be forgotten, particularly for those in Casey, Adair, and Russell Counties, and travellers along U.S. 127 who just happened in store filled with brands and items some spanning the over five decades she owned & operated Tarter's Grocery in Dunnville, KY for over 53 years. She was a native of Mercer County, KY, and had been a resident of Casey and Russell Counties for many years. She was the daughter of Earl A. & Alpha Foley and the widow of Ray Tarter.
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Peggy Ann Tarter, 78, died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Harrodsburg Health & Rehab Center in Harrodsburg, KY.

The family chose cremation. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment in the Antioch Cemetery in Casey County, KY.


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2015-07-27 12:18:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Marie Grace Burton wins Novice Supreme Wee Miss U.S.

Maria Grace Burton won the title of Novice Supreme Wee Miss U.S. this past weekend in Nashville TN.

Maria is the 2 year old daughter of Brad and Christy Burton of Columbia KY.


2015-07-27 11:23:21 | Comments | Printable version

Rev. Dale Curry will be speaker at Bear Wallow UMC homecoming

Bear Wallow United Methodist Church, 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY will have homecoming services on Sunday, August 2, 2015 beginning at 9:30amCT. Rev. Dale Curry will be speaking and The Master's Four will be singing. A potluck meal will be served at noon. Pastor Glenn LaFond and the congregation would like to invite everyone to attend. - BEULAH CARTER

2015-07-27 11:08:49 | Comments | Printable version

Tutman Road or Tupman Road? Either way it is a beauty

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By Ed Waggener

Yesterday, we completed, for me, Bucket List item No. Something - to get a picture of a sign which has been up for decades with what likely is a typo: Tutman Road on Highway 55 South Road, near the Zion Community. It's not an easy place to stop, but Sunday, July 27, 2015, we decided to pull in the little lane and get the photo. It felt intrusive to drive it. The cows didn't mind, but iit's like a private drive.

The spelling is the official one, according to 911 Supervisor Jason Upchurch, and, he said, for .27 miles, it is a county maintained road. In all likelihood, the road was meant to honor the family which spells the name Tupman, with a "P," though there seems to be an equal division when the name is spoken, among those, who pronounce the name "Tut-man" and those who say "Tup-man." Along the way, simply trying to find a turnaround, we took a few photos, three of which are posted. - Ed & Linda


2015-07-27 10:55:15 | Comments | Printable version

Charles Marshburn speaks on: Has Columbia, KY regressed?

About: Kathy Phelps Gaskins: Has the town regressed?

Charles Marshburn writes
That is the $64,000 question! No movie theater, no parking spaces for Canadian tour buses, no 5 and dimes, the best place to buy clothing is a Walmart or a yard sale, no Outback Steak House (Well, maybe that was a dream!). - Charles Marshburn
Thanks, Mr. Marshburn - But this is the first I'd heard about us wanting anything from Australia, not that anyone here is prejudiced against them because they talk funny, are silly from listening to opera, or because of their penchant for aggravating crocodiles. It's just that we've never seen an Australian tour bus anywhere in Kentucky. That's the bottom line. After alll, busses are the basic metric for Economic Development.


2015-07-27 09:24:34 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Strong leadership makes a difference

Kenny Absher writes:
I agree it is a waste of money and professional bureaucrats are more concerned with perpetuating their selves and wasting tax dollars. I say that generally as there have been members who were there with their love for our community.

Every town from coast to coast has an organization similar, it would take a million dollars just to be heard.

Only strong leadership of our elected officials seems to make a difference for business. I may not agree always with the County Judge but I firmly believe he is capable enough to accomplish this. I also believe he will be unorthodox and put us all in a tizzy but he will get the job done.

Perhaps monthly public forums with the Judge is the answer and wouldn't cost us anything. Defunding the board shuts the doors also our magistrates can take away their power.

Thank you
-- Kenny Absher, Cane Valley
Comments re: Ralph Roy Waggener: Let's not repeat proven failures


2015-07-27 08:58:30 | Comments | Printable version

KOHS, KSP launch 'Move Over' campaign

to protect those who protect us - Message to drivers: Move Over. It's the Law.
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By Sgt. Michael Webb, Kentucky State Police

FRANKFORT, KY (27 Jul 2015) -- Every day on our roadways, emergency responders and public safety personnel put their lives at risk to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth. In an effort to protect those who protect us, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining the Kentucky State Police (KSP) to promote the message: Move Over. It's the Law.


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2015-07-27 08:38:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

Kathy Phelps Gaskins: Has the town regressed?

Kathy Phelps Gaskin writes:
Seems to me we, as a town, have regressed. There isn't a place to purchase nice clothing! Back in the day, we had The style Shop, The Men's Shop, Vaughn's Dress Shop, Loy's Department Store, Russell's Men's Wear, The Lions Den and Lany Bray, Ben Franklin, Nell's Variety Store, Hallmark, House of Styles, etc. How can people be expected to shop locally if the availability is. . . well, not available? Just my opinion! --Kathy Phelps Gaskin
Comments re article 76673 BJF Why a fresh new start to reinvigorate Downtown is needed


2015-07-27 08:29:08 | Comments | Printable version

CAUD Boil Water Advisory for Area of East 80, and adjoining area

LIFTED. STORY - LIFTED as of 8:25amCT, on Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Date Issued: Mon 27 Jul 2015. Time Issued: 8amCT

A boil water advisory is in effect for consumers of Columbia Adair Utilities District on
Wall Road, Freedom Church Road, Providence Road, Wheat Road, and East 80.
The advisory has been issued due to main line break.

Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure.

Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bring the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.

The advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality.

For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181.


2015-07-27 08:19:44 | Comments | Printable version

Campbellsville University archery program starts fall 2015

BACK to SCHOOL, Fall 2015
Larry Creason is Campbellsville University's new coed archery coach
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By Richard RoBards, Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY -- A life-long love of bow hunting has led Larry Creason down a new career path as Campbellsville University's first archery coach.

Creason, who is also an assistant professor of criminal justice at Campbellsville University, takes over a program that was introduced recently by Rusty Hollingsworth, director of athletics.


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2015-07-27 05:58:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Travel: construction alerts, KYTC District 3

For week of July 27 through July 31, 2015
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By Wes Watt, Public Information Officer
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 3, Bowling Green, KY

Bowling Green, KY (July 24, 2015)-- The expected traffic impacts for July 27 through July 31 are listed below. All work is subject to change:


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2015-07-27 05:48:17 | Comments | Printable version

Mary England Underwood, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2015)

She was a member of the Smith Grove United Methodist Church in Cumberland County, KY and a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville, KY. She was a native of Cumberland County, KY, and a resident of Taylor County, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late G.E. & Bonnie Cross Davis. She leaves 14 direct living descendants. She will be laid to rest in Taylor County, KY.
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Mary England Underwood, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 8amET, Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Campbellsville, KY. Funeral services will be at 10amCT/11amET, Tuesday July 28, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Eddie Finn and Tim Judd. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old U.S. 68, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Monday July 27,2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2015-07-27 05:20:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Today, MONDAY with CM, 27 Jul 2015

Haiku by Robert Stone for July 27, 2015:
When new happiness
seems too great to be real,
fear of loss frightens.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 27 July 2015.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1413


2015-07-27 03:25:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Mrs. Jewell Penick, Green Co., KY (1944-2015)

Her husband, Charles Penick, survives. She leaves eight direct and six step living descendants.
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Mrs. Jewell Penick, age 71, of Greensburg, passed away Saturday at the T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY.

There will be graveside services for Mrs. Jewell Penick held at 9amCT, Monday, July 27, 2015, at the Oak Grove Cemetery in the Grab Community of Green County, KY.


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2015-07-27 02:43:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mr. Linwood Childers, Taylor County, KY (1940-2015)

He was a native of Campbellsville, KY, and will be laid to rest in the city of his birth. He was the son of the late Trapper & Della Tommie (Reed) Childers. He was of the Methodist faith.
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Mr. Linwood Childers, and departed this life on July 19, 2015 at the Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.

There will be a graveside service to honor the life of Mr. Linwood Childers on Friday, July 31, 2015 at 4pmCT/5pmET, at the Brookside Cemetery, E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Neil Salvaterra will be officiating. There will be no public visitation.


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2015-07-27 02:30:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 27
Happy Anniversary, Dannie and Faye Word (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Annette Rowe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Austin Horton (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bonnie Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chad Price | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Quinn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Doris Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dwight Lawless, grandfather and Daniel Lawless, grandson (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Faye Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gary Crawford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Lynn Moss | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Josephine Posey (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joyce York | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kortnei Beth Kelsay (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, LaGene Sexton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Margaret Huddleston | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Jane Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melissa Corbin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wanda VonFumetti | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy IMO Birthday, Doris Smith Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Bradley Franklin, Cumberland County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Hadley, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wendell Otis Young, Green Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonora Corbin, Adair Co., KY, native (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Greer Goodin, Adair Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Martin, Burkesville, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Eugene McClendon, Burkesville, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Taylor Fudge, Marrowbone, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Bill (Little Richard) Milby, Green County, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Archie Thomas Coffman, 53, Casey Co. KY, (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray Roy Bybee, Edmonton, KY, Adair Co. native (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dixie Mae Short, Taylor County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lemuel (Junebug) Burton, Jr. , Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Tucker Passmore, Russell Springs, KY (1979-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda L. Williams, 73, Russell Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Alice Reane' Parrish Kerwin, Cumberland Co., KY (1970-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Jo McQueary, 50, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Janes, 76, Adair County, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kara Fudge, 91, Adair County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Harold E. (Gene) Vaughan, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bobby B. Bingham, Green County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Joseph Holmes , 80, Summer Shade, Metcalfe County KY/Westford, NY native (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Obeginski, 81, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn Brown, 71 Knifley, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Faye Burton, 68, Columbia, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Stidham, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith Jewell, 44, Green County, KY (1975-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Grider Jessie, 83, Columbia, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Graybeal, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sam Tucker, 83, Knifley, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Washington (Pete) Vaughn, 99, Summersville, KY (1921-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2015
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:35666, Comment)
8:00amCTSign up 8am-5pmCT Today at 108 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY, for FREE GED classes. (Details ) LeAnna Bennett, Director | (ID:35536, Comment)
7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at at Glance. Not Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties Once at Docket for all Kentucky Counties, Choose 1) Circuit or District, 2) County - from drop down list 3) Verify dates :
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: No (0) Event(s) Circuit Court. Seventy-five (75) Event(s) District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. Fifty-three (53) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Two (2) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Seventy-two (72) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. One (1) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. One hundred ninety-eight (198) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Four (4) Court Event(s) in Circuit Court. One hundred one (101) Court Event(s) in District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:35667, Comment)
9:00amCTServices, Grab, Green County, KY, for Mrs. Jewell Penick, Green Co., KY (1944-2015) | (ID:35661, Comment)
10:00amCTServices, Green County, KY, for Joseph Calvin Berry, 76, Green Co, KY (1938-2015) | (ID:35658, Comment)
11:00amCTService, Crestwood, KY, for Tori Shay McKenzie, Crestwood, KY (d. 23 Jul 2015) | (ID:35648, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:35662, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:35663, Comment)
6:00pmCTAC Human Rights Commission meets in the conference room of the Adair 911 Center, 107 N High Street, Columbia, KY. - Shannon Rowe - media relations | (ID:35549, Comment)
Vacation Bible School will be 6pm-8pmCT each evening, Sunday through Wednesday, July 26-29, 2015 at Egypt Christian Church, 4859 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. - TAMMY CURRY (DETAILS/SAME) | (ID:35610, Comment)
Boy Scouts - Russell Springs, KY - BSA Troop 241 meets on Mondays at Liberty Baptist Church, 215 Wilson Street in Russell Springs, KY. Contact Becky at 270-585-1151. | (ID:35664, Comment)
Columbia Rotary Club regular dinner meeting: 2nd & 4th Mondays (Recurring Event)
at Lindsey Wilson College's Roberta Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY | (ID:35665, Comment)

 

































 
 
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