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Bloomington Chapel Church Christmas program Sun 13 Dec 2015 Bloomington Chapel Church, 55 Bloomington Church Road, Columbia, KY, will be having their Christmas Program, December 13, 2015, at 6:30pmCT. Pastor Bro. Ralph Foster and the congregation would like to welcome all to attend. Contact: 270-634-3273 or 270-634-4469. --Shirley Moss 2015-12-07 20:43:50 | Comments | Printable version
Bonnie Louise Conatser Gordon, 76, Summer Shade, Kentucky (1939-2015) She was a native of Cumberland County, KY, the daughter of the late Warsh Conatser and Maude Anderson Conatser. She was the widow of Charles E. Gordon. She leaves 15 direct and 15 step living descendants. She was of the Baptist faith. Click on headline for complete obituary Bonnie Louise Conatser Gordon, age 76, of Summer Shade, died Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the Monroe Health and Rehab, Tompkinsville, KY. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 1pmCT, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY, with Brother Jerry Greene officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Flat Cemetery in Metcalfe County, KY. Visitation will begin Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 1pmCT and after 7amCT, on Wednesday, until time of services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 20:23:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
AC Hospital District announces daily called meetings PUBLIC NOTICE The Adair County Hospital District and the Adair County Public Hospital District Corporation Board of Directors will convene a concurrent Special Called meeting of the District and Corporation on December 8, 9 and 10, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. CST in the Board Room at Westlake Regional Hospital at 921 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY, 42728. The purpose of the Special Called meeting is to continue negotiations begun during mediation with creditors on the Chapter 9 Plan of Adjustment. The following Agenda is how the District and Corporation will conduct their sessions: Adair County Hospital District Board of Directors
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Adair County Hospital District Trustees: Negotiations ongoing There is progress. Settlement might be reached as early as December 18, 2015. Details of the final cost to taxpayers of Adair County and length of time hospital tax will be imposed still not known. CEO announces Special Session Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week; mediation meeting in Louisville on Friday, December 11, 2015, and session in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on December 18, 2015, at which time a final ruling in the case could come. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Ed Waggener The Special Called Meeting of the Adair County Hospital Board of Trustees ended with an announcement that there was no action taken in Executive Session and no announcement would be made. However, as Chairman Richard Grant asked for a motion to adjourn, Trustee Sharon Burton asked if there couldn't be a discussion and CEO Neal Gold responded with a bit more about plans going forward, but still, no details about the financial consequences the county faces as a result of a final ruling from the bankruptcy judge in the Chapter 9 proceedings. This much did come out of the discussion: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 18:21:41 | Comments | Printable version
4Given will sing at Living by Faith 13 Dec 2015 The group '4Given' will be singing at Living by Faith Community Church, 3041 Edmonton Road, Columbia, KY, on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at 5:30pmCT. Everyone is welcome to come praise & worship with us! - Lesa Withers 2015-12-07 16:45:33 | Comments | Printable version
Charles G. Snavely to head Energy and Environment Cabinet Gov.-Elect makes announcement of appointment on eve of Inauguration. (Mr. Bevin will officially be sworn in as Governor at 11pmCT/12pmET, midnight tonight in Frankfort) Click on headline for complete story Frankfort, KY - Governor-Elect Matt Bevin announced today the appointment of Charles G. Snavely as Secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet. Snavely, a native of Prestonsburg, brings more than 35 years of experience in the coal mining industry. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 16:17:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Mark Twain Shriners make donation to CMS Donations will help make student's Christmas a bit brighter Click on headline for story with photo By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer Campbellsville Independent School District Campbellsville Middle School and the Campbellsville Family Resource and Youth Services Center received a donation on Friday, December 4, 2015, that will help make students' Christmas a bit brighter. Members of the Mark Twain Shrine Club in Columbia donated $675, to be split between CMS and the FRYSC. The money will be used to provide Angel Tree gifts and other items for students. School officials said they appreciate the donations, which will help students have a wonderful Christmas. 2015-12-07 16:07:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
CHS band members march in Christmas parade Campbellsville HS and Taylor Co. HS massed to play Christmas songs for the crowd Click on headline for story with photo By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer Campbellsville Independent School District Campbellsville High School Marching Band members participated in the Campbellsville/Taylor County Christmas parade on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 15:54:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
David Lee Clift, 72, Columbia, KY native (1943-2015) He was a retired Industrial Engineer and served in the National Guard. He was a member of an old line Columbia family, the grandson of Mr. Milton Lee, Sr. and Rosa Grissom. He was the son of the late Charlie and Eleanor Clift. He leaves six direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary David Lee Clift, 72, of Smyrna, Tennessee, died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at The Waterford in Smyrna, TN. A private burial was held on Monday, December 7, 2015 in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 15:34:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Annita Barnett sends more on the Fat Boys Inc Parade entries By Annita Barnett Thank you for posting a pic of one of the Fat Boys Inc Demolition Derby cars. Driving the American Flag car was Jordan Baker with passenger, Jaykob Lee. In the Christine car with the flashing blue lights was Thomas Long. Heading the trio, sounding the Dixie horn, in the General Lee was Cameron Barnett with passenger, Jeff Barnett. The General Lee won pretty car at the 2015 Adair County Monster Mash Derby and First Place Winner of the 2015 Mercer County Fall Brawl. Again, thanks posting the pic. - Annita Barnett Comments about: Christmas in Columbia 2015 Parade: Fat Boy's Inc 2015-12-07 14:41:14 | Comments | Printable version
Delano (Bloss) Wilson, Russell County, KY (1937-2015) He was the son of the late George T Wilson and the late Mary McGowan Wilson. His wife, Wilma Ellis Baker Wilson, survives. He leaves 14 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Delano (Bloss) Wilson, Russell County, KY, died Sunday, December 6, 2015. The funeral service will be Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 10amCT, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 E Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation will be 5pm-9pmCT, at Wilson Funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 14:37:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Cane Valley Baptist Church Christmas play is 18 Dec 2015 Cane Valley Baptist Church, 3145 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY will have a Christmas Play on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 6pmCT, entitled “Hope For Holly.” Pastor Mike Woodrum and congregation invite everyone to join us. - Mrs. Connie Young 2015-12-07 13:59:07 | Comments | Printable version
Barry Ray Ferguson, 56, Columbia, KY (1959-2015) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary Barry Ray Ferguson age 56 years of the Christine Community, Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at at his home. Funeral service is Wednesday December 9, 2015 at 2pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Clergy officiating Bro. Glenn Lafond & Bro. Ralph Foster. Interment in Bearwallow Cemetery, 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation after 10amCT, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 13:48:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Genealogy Society meets hour early for Open House ![]() By Leeann Jessee, Director News from the Adair County Public Library The Adair County Genealogy meeting will be one hour earlier than usual tonight, It's a special meeting, with Our Open House followed by a talk by Adair County Historian Mike Watson, whose topic is on the life of a very extraordinary Adair County native, Melvin Traylor, who was born in Breeding, KY taught school there, had a hugely successful stay in Hillsboro, Texas, and later in Chicago, IL, a springboard to national and international fame. 2015-12-07 12:50:31 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky's groundbreaking State librarian Wayne Onkst retires ![]() Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Kim S. Brannock News from Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet FRANKFORT, Ky. (Mon 7 Dec 2015) - After serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky as State Librarian and Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) for nine years, Wayne Onkst has retired. Onkst's career spanned 36 years of serving the public through providing and promoting quality library services and life-long educational opportunities for all ages. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 12:29:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
CMS students have fun at Winter Wonderland Dance Click on headline for story with photo By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer Campbellsville Independent School District Campbellsville Middle School students had fun at a Winter Wonderland Dance on Friday, December 5, 2015, and collected toys for children. Admission to the dance was $5, though students could bring a new toy for the community's toy drives and get in for free. At the dance, students played Christmas games and had dance and tackiest Christmas sweater competitions. 2015-12-07 12:11:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Lake Cumberland Senior Centers reach goal on Giving Tuesday By Donna Diaz Giving Tuesday, 2015 is history. On behalf of the Senior Center Directors and staff in all ten counties in the Lake Cumberland Region, I extend a hearty "Thank You" to all local celebrities who gave of your time to participate in the "Jail and Bail" for Senior Services throughout the region. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 11:50:02 | Comments | Printable version
LWC's Siqueira, Montano named to National All Tournament team By Charles Balcom COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson volleyball student-athletes Carol Siqueira and Makenzie Montano have been named to the 2015 NAIA Volleyball National Championship All-Tournament Team. Siqueira averaged 4.8 kills per set during the tournament, the fourth-highest average of any player. The outside hitter racked up 86 kills in her 18 sets played at the national championship tournament. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 11:15:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Siren was delayed because of pending emergency calls Mike Keltner, EMD sends explanation on Siren Test delay this morning The Adair County sire test was delayed until 10:30amCT this morning, Mon 7 Dec 2015, due to non-related emergency calls pending in the county at the normal test time. - Mike Keltner, Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management 107 N High Street, Columbia, KY 42728 2015-12-07 11:03:30 | Comments | Printable version
Edith Roy, 68, Dunnville, KY (1947-2015) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary Edith Roy passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at her home in Dunnville, KY. She was 68. Funeral services are 1pmCT/2pmET, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at McKinney- Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating. Burial will follow in Thomas Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday 10amCT/11amET until funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 10:55:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CMS students shop with AR points Click on headline for story with photo By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer Campbellsville Independent School District Campbellsville Middle School students recently took their Accelerated Reader points shopping. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 09:22:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Gov.-Elect names Brig, Gen Stephen R. Hogan Adjutant General New KY Adjutant General served earlier as Assistant Adjutant General. Click on headline for complete story By Jessica Ditto, Public Information Officer Gov.-Elect Bevin Transition Team Frankfort, KY - (Mon 7 Dec 2015) - Today, Governor-Elect Matt Bevin announced the appointment of Brigadier General Stephen R. Hogan as the 52nd Adjutant General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. General Hogan assumes the position with a decorated career of more than thirty years in service to the Nation and the Commonwealth. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 08:57:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Ruth Bryant Mardis, 95, Taylor Co., KY (1920-2015) Ruth Robinson Bryant Mardis, daughter of the late Dr. James L. Robinson and Josephine Dalby Robinson, was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi, March 4, 1920. She died at 7:50 A.M., Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in Louisville. She was 95 years old. Visitation is scheduled after 9amET, Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave, Campbellsville, KY. The funeral service will be 11amET, Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. James Jones. Burial will be in Columbia City Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 07:39:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Collisions at KY 210 & Nancy Cox Drive involve three vehicles 1929 Ford Model A collides with 1991 Geo Prizm, then rolls into a 2014 Chrysler 200. Driver of 1929 Model A thrown from vehicle, and is later treasted at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville for his injuries. Two drivers from Campbellsville, KY, third from Alabama. Click on headline for complete story By Anne Sanders Campbellsville 911 Center The Campbellsville Police Department responded to an automobile collision with injuries, at the intersection of KY 210 and Nancy Cox Drive, Sat 5 Dec 2015, at 2:45pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 07:31:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Fiscal Court Special Called meeting 10 Dec 2015 - Agenda The Adair County Fiscal Court will hold a Special Called (Special because of date change) on at 6pmCT, Thursday, 10 Dec 2015, in the Basement of the Adair County Annex Basement, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, with the following agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 01:55:32 | Comments | Printable version
Dream Depot, US Civil Corp team up for free Christmas Dinner Event Sat 12 Dec 2015 is for those suffering and may not have the opportunity to have a Christmas meal, buy their children toys, or hear the Christmas story. From Jennifer Biggs The U.S. Civil Corp, LLC and the Dream Depot will be hosting their second annual free Christmas Dinner for those in need in our community again this year, 5pmCT-8pmCT, Saturday, December 12, 2015, at Wheet Fellowship Hall, 1200 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. In addition to the free Christmas Dinner, Santa Claus will visit, there will be music and live singing by the Dream Depot, and there will be a narration of the Christmas Story. Community participation is welcome. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2015-12-07 00:53:03 | Comments | Printable version
Today, MONDAY with CM - 07 Dec 2015 Haiku by Robert Stone for December 7, 2015: When one won over--Robert Stone, Monday, 7 December 2015. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1546 2015-12-07 00:03:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 7 Happy Anniversary, Charles and Roberta Cole | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob "Gator" Hutcheson (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brantlee Ryder McGuffin (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Downs (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christina M. Bishop (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. Gary Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Dean Claywell (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kacey Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leland Brady (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maciva Davidson (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Burton Mann (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rodney Thompson II | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelbey Jo Rooks (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Coffey (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Conley (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Marie Withers Hollis, Russell County, KY (1968-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Zaremba, Burkesville, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Herman Milby, Summersville, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Weeden Sparks, Columbia, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Janes, Breeding, KY native (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Joseph Newton, III, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Ann Vance, Green Co., KY (1941-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Keith Crabtree, Taylor Co., KY In Memory Birthday, Anna Myrtle Kimbler, Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Floyd Corbin, Adair Co., KY (1929-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dawn Gupton, Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Cody Matney, Green Co., KY (1996-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Harvey Hearon, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Fred Neeley, formerly of Cumberland Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edwin D. Bright, Taylor County, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henderson Gregory, Russell County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth W. McMahan, Taylor County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Celestine Nina Rich, Bowling Green, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Esther Weller Burkhard, 101, Casey Co., KY (1912-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Huckaby, 64, Adair County, KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Ann Baumann , Waynesburg, KY (1967-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland Lee Matney, Green Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jaxen George Daniel, infant, Casey Co., KY (2015-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bobby C. Arnett, Grab, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Janice Marie Price Mays, 78, Green County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Dickerson, Casey Co./Adair Co, KY native (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Elam, 62, Russell Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Esther Stearman Line, Green Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morine Jasper Floyd, 93, Mintonville, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Sherry Brock Wolford 46, Taylor Co., KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Kirkland, 89, Taylor County, KY/Mercer County, KY native (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsie Dobson Beams, Green Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Russell Williams, 103, Cumberland Co., KY native (1914-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darwin E. Norfleet, Windsor, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Sue Durrett Bishop, 68, Summersville, Green Co., KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Johnson Wilson, 74, Grant Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lynn Braunm, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Antony D. (Tony) Martens, 81, Columbia, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlus (Johnny) Whittle, 84, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth M. (Chief) Lewis, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry (Two) Dixon, 72, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtie Joan Driver, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Anne Montgomery, Taylor County, KY (1985-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Acree, 67, Green Co., KY native (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phil Gumm, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Prentice (Popcorn) Wyatt, 82, Greensburg, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2015 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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