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Daily News for Tuesday, October 27, 2015
CU women's basketball ranked No. 1 for first time in history Top spot in National, NAIA Coaches Top 25 poll By Richard RoBards, CU sports information KANSAS CITY, Mo - For the first time in the history of the program, Campbellsville University Women's Basketball has earned the No. 1 spot in a NAIA poll. Campbellsville locked down the No. 1 spot in the preseason installment of the NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-10-27 21:21:15 | Comments | Printable version
Ms. Gloria Daisy Gilbert, Cumberland Co. KY native (1951-2015)  She was a member of Highland Chapel United Methodist Church and a Seamstress for Bob Evans Manufacturing. She was a native of Burkesville, KY, and a resident of Franklin, KY, at the time of her death. She leaves seven direct living descendantsClick on headline for complete obituary Ms. Gloria Daisy Gilbert, age 64, of Franklin, Kentucky, formerly of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015, at her residence in Franklin. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, October 30, 2015 at 1pmCT, in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY with Bro. Lanny Garner officiating. Burial will be in the Burkesville Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 12pmNoonCT, on Thursday, October 29, 2015, until the funeral hour on Friday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-10-27 20:45:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Elwanda Miller, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2015) She was a former employee of WTCO Radio Station and Coppock's Feed and Seed. She was a native of Russell County, KY,and a resident of Taylor County at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Albert Wilkerson and Lucy Leora Foley Wilkerson, and the widow of Marshall Miler, her husband of 40 years. She leaves one direct living descendant, her son, James Miller. Click on headline for complete obituary Elwanda Miller of Campbellsville, KY, died at 5:40pmCT, Friday, October 23, 2015 in Campbellsville, KY. Services are private. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-10-27 20:35:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Displaced worker from Breeding, KY, enjoys fresh start at SCC The writer, Dan Fishback, is a contributing writer to Somerset Community Colleges's student newspaper, The Bridge. He is a Somerset Community College student from Breeding, Adair County, KY. The story first appeared in The Bridge, It's a great story about grit, sacrifice and determination, as well as a great testimonial for SCC. - ALLISON HORSEMAN Click on headline for complete story By Dan Fishback, SCC student Somerset Community College Somerset, Ky.- I am one of a sizable group of former Fruit of the Loom employees currently attending SCC. The college is no stranger to dislocated workers and, from my own experience, has been quite welcoming. Still the transition from being a full-time member of the workforce to a full-time student life is not an easy one. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-10-27 19:52:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Injury Accident on Hodgenville Road Taylor Co., KY Hydroplaning a factor in accident By Sr. Officer Jason H. Morris, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Region 2 CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - (Tue 27 Oct 2015) - The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Region 2 investigated a single vehicle collision that occurred today at 3:51pmET on Hodgenville Road, 12 miles west of Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-10-27 19:09:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Eulon Wells Wesley, 90, Glens Fork, KY, native (1924-2015) 
He was a native of Glens Fork, KY, and a resident of Campbellsville, KY, at the time of his death in Columbia, KY. He was the son of the late William Virgil & Cora Anthem Wells Wesley. He served in the United States Navy and was a former Greyhound Bus Driver. Click on headline for complete obituary Eulon Wells Wesley, 90, of Campbellsville, KY, died Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 9:40pmCT, at the Summit Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center, Columbia, KY. Graveside service will be Monday, November 2, 2015 at 11amCT, at Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Raymond Martin officiating. Burial will follow the service. There will be no visitation Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-10-27 18:49:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lost a dog in Green County, KY? It may be at the Pound Four dogs picked up in Green County, KY, were brought to the Green River Animal Shelter today. If you may have lost your dog, or know someone who has, please take a moment to scan the CM ANIMALS Classifieds. Even you you haven't lost a dog in Green County, you may recognize one and know how to help write a Happy Ending to what is now a precarious time in the life of a dog and trying time for his or her family. 2015-10-27 15:34:07 | Comments | Printable version
UPDATE: FBI, US Marshals join KSP search for Floyd Ray Cook Multiple leads have increased the scope of the search statewide. Fugitive is a convicted Felon for Rape 1st Degree, and is considered of extreme danger to the public. He may be in the company of Troy E. Wayne of Raywick, KY, and may have access to a beige colored 2006 Ford Ranger with registration plate #8658-GB. Click on headline for complete update of this earlier story: Manhunt: KY man wanted for attempted murder of police officer By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer COLUMBIA, KY – The FBI out of the Bowling Green, KY office and the U.S. Marshal's Service Fugitive Task Force are now actively assisting with the search for Floyd Ray Cook. The ongoing investigation has led to multiple leads that have increased the scope of the search statewide.  Cook may have access to a beige colored 2006 Ford Ranger with KY registration plate 8658-GB and may also be in the company of 50-year-old Troy E. Wayne, (photo, top) of Raywick, KY. Wayne is a 5'11", 220 lb. white male with green eyes, short brown & gray hair and possible facial hair and glasses.
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Plow Day in the Millerfields, Sat 31 Oct 2015 By Themie Shepherd Plow Day will be held in The Millerfields community of Adair County, at Phillip Burton's farm, 238 Wesley Goodin Road (off Sulphur Creek Road), from 9amCT-???, Saturday, October 31, 2015. Contact: Ronnie Holt or call Phillip Burton at 270-805-1035. - THEMIE BURTON 2015-10-27 12:15:48 | Comments | Printable version
Thank you to all who attended the Silent City Cemetery Tour The Adair County Public Library and the Adair County Genealogical Society would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came out last night to see the 9th Annual Silent City Cemetery Tour. We appreciate the support that this program has had over the years. We would also like to say thank you to all the presenters-as usual they did an awesome job!! Columbia is a great place to call home! - LEE ANN JESSIE, Director, Adair County Library 2015-10-27 12:03:23 | Comments | Printable version
Alpha Rader-Shoopman-Kickliter, Casey Co., KY (1925-2015)  She was a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII. She was an accomplished self-taught painter and homemaker. Alpha enjoyed sewing, canning and cooking for her family. She was a native of Casey County, KY, and a resident of Lincoln County, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Oscar S. and Berrilla Roberts Rader. She leaves 19 direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Alpha Rader-Shoopman-Kickliter passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Stanford, KY. She was 89. Graveside services are at 10amCT/11amET, Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Valley Oak Cemetery with Bro. Bobby Clark officiating; no visitation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-10-27 11:32:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC football v CU, Sat 31 Oct 2015 is NAIA Game of the Week Battle of 55 By David Gerhart Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, Ky. - The No. 8-ranked Lindsey Wilson football team returns home Saturday to face No. 20 Campbellsville (KY) in the Battle of 55, which was also selected as the NAIA Game of the Week at 1:30pmCT, Sat 31 October 2015, at Blue Raider Stadium 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-10-27 10:45:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
5th 4-H Country Ham Auction is 5 Nov 2015 By Tony Rose The Adair County 4-H Program will be hold its 5th 4-H Country Ham Auction that will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2015, starting at 7pmCT at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The ham auction will take place following the 4-H Awards Banquet. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-10-27 10:20:59 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky joins lifesaving 'Yellow Dot’'Program 
Nationwide program may save more lives on Kentucky roadwaysClicking on headline accesses full story including lists of Kentucky Transportion Cabinet locations, Kentucky State Police Posts, and designated hospitals where information and pamphlets to be filled out and kept in car are located, along with linked Yellow Dot logo, pamphlet PDF From Commonwealth News Center FRANKFORT, KY - (26 Oct 2015) - Governor Steve Beshear today announced the launch of Kentucky's Yellow Dot program, designed to improve emergency care to motorists involved in a vehicle crash. The "dot" - a circular yellow sticker on the lower left corner of the driver's side rear window - alerts emergency responders that a pamphlet with identification and medical information about the motorist is in the glove box. Smaller yellow stickers are available for placement on motorcycle license plates. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-10-27 07:10:56 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: How could potatoes AND gravy be bad? Mary Keltner writes: Pen, I was in Montreal earlier this year, and discovered that even McDonald's had a version of poutine. Not the highest level version of the dish, but interesting. How could anything involving potatoes AND gravy be bad? --MaryMobile comments re: Epicurean Kentuckian: The Canadian Menace 2015-10-27 06:52:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
PSC requests documents in possible CAUD board vacancy ColumbiaMagazine.com story(c) The Public Service Commission's investigation into a possible Columbia/Adair County Utilities District vacancy pertaining to the appointment of Larry Russell Bryant is continuing. The PSC's Jeff Derouen has requested the minutes of the Fiscal Court meeting at which former Commissioner Rudy Higginbotham was appointed. The request, in a letter to Clerk Lisa Greer with a copy to Adair County CJE Michael Lee Stephens, said, "We believe the approval would have occurred August 2010." The letter requested a reply within 10 days of the letter, which was dated October 23, 2015. If the PSC determines there is a vacancy, Mr. Bryant or any qualified person living in Adair County may seek the position. Already, at least one person, Sharon Shields-Smock, has been nominated for the vacant seat. That nomination was made in a letter dated October 20, 2015, by Marge Miller. (See: Nomination made for seat, possibly open, on CAUD board 2015-10-27 06:06:46 | Comments | Printable version
Radcliff Veterans Center nearing completion Gov. Beshear Celebrates Progress on Radcliff Veterans Center. Visit highlights governor's commitment to support veterans; 4th veterans nursing home to open in 2016 From Commonwealth News Center RADCLIFF, KY (26 Oct 2015) - Governor Steve Beshear today toured the Radcliff Veterans Center (RVC), which is nearing completion and will become the state's fourth state veterans nursing home. "This state-of-the-art facility is a huge accomplishment for Kentucky, and I am proud to have been able to secure matching funds for its construction," said Gov. Beshear. "We remember the brave men and women who have served our country in the armed forces, and we ensure that they receive the very finest care when they need it." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-10-27 05:43:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Manhunt: Schools closed again in Cumberland Co. KY The Cumberland County Schools website carried this streamer, posted at approximately 5amCT TODAY, Tuesday, 26 Oct 2015: Alert:. Schools will remain CLOSED today, Tues-Oct. 27, due to continued student safety concerns regarding the ongoing fugitive situation in the county. The website: Cumberland County Schools See also: Manhunt: KY man wanted for attempted murder of police officer 2015-10-27 04:56:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Today, TUESDAY with CM, 27 Oct 2015 Haiku by Robert Stone for October 27, 2015: Do not miss message--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 27 October 2015. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1505 2015-10-27 04:26:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
ACMS Site Council meets in special session, Tue 27 Oct 2015 The Adair County Middle School SBDM will meet in special session at ACMS, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY, on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at 3:30pmCT. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss personnel. - ALMA RICH, Principal 2015-10-27 04:23:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 27 Happy Anniversary, Bobby and Betty Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Don and Elaine Cravens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ada Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darrell Karnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deborah Morrow | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Devin Larimore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hallie Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jesse Perry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Bottom | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Byrd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Marie Fudge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Bragg Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia Potter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richard Beard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirline VanArsdale (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Todd Smith (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday John Henry Groves Jr, Green County, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Peggy JoAnn Steis, 62 (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Jean Rattliff Rhinehart, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Allen, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Edna Bean, Glensfork, KY (1941-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Talton Mercer, 71, Adair Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim Huff, Cumberland Co., KY (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Penny Lawless, Russell Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joel Gustin Franzen, Burkesville, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marguerite Macie Douglas, Casey Co., KY (1919-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, McClelland Tarter, Jr., Adair Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cindy Lou Brown, Russell Co., KY (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Genettia Loy, Adair County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audeen Fox, Russell Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, G.T. (Tom) Rice, Adair County, KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Yates Greer, Lincoln Co., KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Davis Finn, Cumberland Co., KY native (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James DeWayne (Garfield) Pelly, 42, (1972-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Mae Hendrickson Turner, 89, Taylor County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, James Leon Tweedy Adair Co. (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Nicholas (Nick) Autrey, Russell Co., KY(1977-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Sallee, 82, Taylor Co., KY, (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Cash Compton, Edmonton, Metcalfe Co., KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Rico) Burbridge, 68, Burkesville, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Bobby Lee Burden, 75, Centertown, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Gaither Atkinson, Taylor County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella Sims McClure, 81, Russell County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee Gilbert, 48, Glens Fork, KY (1970-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerlene Hall, Adair Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Ricky Edmonds, Summersville, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna June Turner, 39, Edmonton, KY (1982-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Edwards, 90, Liberty, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Hawkins Back, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Niles H. Lawlor, 66, Metcalfe Co., KY (1948-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stewart Estes, 72, Columbia, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas O. Matthews, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2015 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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