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No Go: School Closings for Thursday, 21 Jan 2016 By Larry Smith FM 92.7 The WAVE & FM 99.9 the Big Dawg and Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com The following schools have canceled classes for Thursday, January 21, 2016. Please check with schools for those systems with Internet Non Traditional Snow days:
2016-01-20 21:45:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Mike Ellis: Hypothetical question on county's tax on alcohol sales Mike Ellis writes: I would like to know if in fact the county sells $500,000. dollars worth of alcohol as Ms Sexton says about how much tax will the county receive for this amount of sales. - Mike EllisComments re article 80297 Shannon Sexton Clarifying the use of alcohol tax revenue 2016-01-20 21:28:26 | Comments | Printable version
Shannon Sexton: There are 2 components to alcohol sales taxes One is state; it's shared. One is local, Adair would keep it all Shannon writes: Brandon, nice article and thank you for sharing it. The state and the local government both tax alcohol sales. As the article you shared shows, state taxes are collected and then spread out to all of Kentucky as various state funded items. It's the local tax (city/county) that we get to keep. I've included a link, Corbin rakes in over $721,000 in alcohol taxes; nearly $200,000 more than expected showing what Corbin, Ky collected in local alcohol tax. I'll also send an alcohol purchase receipt showing both taxes, state and local, being charged on the purchase. Thanks again for the questions! We are all learning together and we want everyone to be as informed as possible.Comments re article 80300 Brandon Burns Is county already receiving alcohol tax money 2016-01-20 20:43:26 | Comments | Printable version
T.J. Branham, 18, Burkesville, KY (1997-2016) 
He was a native of Barren County, KY and a resident of Cumberland County at the time of his death. He was the son of Thomas Gene Branham, who survives and the late Kimberly Ann Sharpe who preceded him in death just 10 days ago. He was also preceded in death by his fiancee' Andrea Pavy. He was a member of the Grace Union Baptist ChurchClick on headline for complete obituary T. J. Branham, age 18, Of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, Kentucky. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 1pmCT, in The Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, Kentucky with Bro. Dennis Sells and Bro. Todd Bryant officiating. Burial will be in the Branham Family Cemetery on Dutch Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. The family will receive friends after 10amCT, on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Norris-New. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 20:16:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Billy Joe Fudge: Short Creek can run backward at times Billy Joe Fudge writes: And it will run backwards when Buck Creek is flush and conditions are right. It is indeed a sight to see. - Billy Joe FudgeComments re photo 64372 Short Creek Eastern Pulaski County KY 2016-01-20 20:02:03 | Comments | Printable version
Mr. Eddie V Walker, Taylor County, KY (1945-2015)  Mr. Walker was the epitome of the All-American working man, professing faith in Christ and having a big-hearted love for his family. He earned his living as a carpenter, and was an extremely talented amateur archaeologist and rock hunter. He served his country honorably and was a veteran of the United States Army. He leaves 16 direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Eddie V Walker, 70, Campbellsville, KY, departed this life on January 20, 2016 at his home in Campbellsville surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Walker's family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718, on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 1pmCT/2pmET, to share stories and memories of him. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 19:53:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Brandon Burns: Is county already receiving alcohol tax money By Brandon Burns Shannon, your response made me think of a question I had from an article I read earlier. Have we already been receiving the "increased" tax dollars for alcohol sales? The article says all 120 KY counties receive tax revenue for alcohol sales regardless of whether a town sold any alcohol at all. Essentially all alcohol tax goes into a state fund and it is divided up potentially evenly, across every county. Without a significant increase in tax revenue wouldn't that make the outcome of the vote have little to do with Adair County's progression from tax revenue gained standpoint? It's an interesting read. How do Kentucky's dry counties benefit from Alcohol sales? is a WFPL news article (on the subject). - Brandon Burns Comments re article 80297 Shannon Sexton Clarifying the use of alcohol tax revenue 2016-01-20 19:39:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Edward Glen (Ed) Harvey, Adair County, KY (1939-2016) 
was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, a retired truck driver and a farmer. He was a US Army Veteran, and will be accorded full military honors at committal rites. He was a member of a large, highly regarded Adair County, KY family, the son of hte late George Clarence and Hazel Janes Harvey. His wife, Brenda McCoy Harvey, survives. He leaves one direct and five step living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Edward Glen "Ed" Harvey, 76, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, January 18, 2016 at 11:39amCT at his home. Funeral service will be Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, with full military honors presented by VFW Post 6097. Visitation after 11amCT, Sunday, January 24, 2016. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 19:20:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
James Marshall Epperson, 65, Adair Co., KY (1950-2016) He was a member of a large, accomplished Adair County, KY family. He was the son of the late Joe Stanley and Dorothy Garnett Epperson of Columbia. He leaves three direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary James Marshall Epperson, 65, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at his home. The family has chosen cremation and a memorial service will be held later. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 18:39:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Shannon Sexton: Clarifying the use of alcohol tax revenue Shannon Sexton writes Sally, you bring up a valid point. The Kentucky liquor laws are so confusing. They have been put together in piecemeal fashion over the years and really should be simplified in my opinion. I'll try to explain how the revenue is allocated to the best of my ability. Alcohol revenue is by law required to be "spent" on certain things. Those things include administration and enforcement. Policing is one of those expenses. As an example, let's say the Police Department budget is currently $500,000 (for round numbers). Now lets assume the legal sale of alcohol passes this year and we collect $500,000 in revenue. That new alcohol revenue may be used for policing - freeing up the original $500,000 that had been budgeting in prior years. Policing still gets $500,000 (now funded by alcohol) and the city or county respectively would have $500,000 extra to budget toward other things we need, taking some of the burden off the property tax payers. - Shannon SextonComments re article 80295 Sally Kemp wants clarification on alcohol tax use 2016-01-20 18:32:54 | Comments | Printable version
Mitzi Bault sends photo, link to Short Creek KET segment Mitzi Bault sent a photo by Jane Smith of Short Creek in Eastern Pulaski County and a link to the KET Kentucky Life segment on the the geographic treasure with is near Shopville. Click on headline for this item with link to video and photo. 2016-01-20 17:54:11 | Comments | Printable version
Sally Kemp wants clarification on alcohol tax use Sally Kemp writes: Hopefully, I'm not the only one needing clarification. However, according to Shannon Sexton\'s comment regarding allocation of funds after collection and I quote "the original funds marked for those items will be freed up and will be at the disposal of our elected officials. Once the time comes, it's important we contact our elected officials and voice our opinions as to where the extra money will go." And the quote by Honorable Mayor Curtis Hardwick "It's a good idea but Kentucky law simply doesn't permit it. All the income from alcohol tax is restricted to designated areas, including law enforcement." I really need clarification. Is there extra funds after the original funds that can be allocated based on our elected officials' decisions or is that against KY law? (I understand this may be getting the cart before the horse, but it could be a decision maker for some who would welcome the tax relief!) - Sally KempComments re article 80284 Mayor Brandon Burns has good idea KY law has another 2016-01-20 17:42:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
LWC Wrestling ascends 5 spots to No. 9 in latest NAIA poll Grand View (Iowa) remains as the top team in the poll with 180.5 total team points. Montana State-Northern is second, while Oklahoma City takes over the No. 3 position. Campbellsville (KY) is the lone other team from the Mid-South Conference West Division to be ranked in the poll, coming in at No. 6 with 72 points. Click on headline for complete story By Charles Balcom COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson wrestling team moved up five spots to No. 9 in the latest NAIA Coaches' Top 20 Poll, the national office announced on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. The Blue Raiders received a total of 49 voting points from the panel of national raters. Lindsey Wilson has eight individuals ranked in the top 16 in their respective weight classes. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 17:32:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
HB 229 would allow AG to directly prosecute human trafficking Attorney General Beshear supports legislation to strengthen Kentucky's fight against human trafficking By Terry Sebastian News from Attorney General Andy Beshear's office FRANKFORT, KY. (Wed 20 Jan 2016) - Attorney General Andy Beshear is asking lawmakers to strengthen Kentucky's fight against modern day slavery by giving his office the ability to prosecute human trafficking cases across the Commonwealth. While Kentucky has some of the nation's strongest human trafficking laws to protect trafficked children and to investigate and prosecute labor and sex traffickers, Beshear said only about 10 percent of child trafficking cases reported to the state have resulted in criminal investigations. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 17:12:46 | Comments | Printable version
Hildred L. (Pete) Jessie, 76, Edmonton, KY (1939-2016) 
Mr. Jessie was a member of the Prices Creek Missionary Baptist Church and owner and operator of H.J. Shirts & More and H.J. Storage Buildings in Edmonton, KY. He was born in Breeding, Adair County, KY, and was a resident of Edmonton, KY, at the time of his death. He was the patriarch of a distinguished family, the son of late Oscar and Virgie Estes Jessie. His wife of 53 years, Delsie Wilson Jessie, survives. He leaves 18 direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary. Hildred L. "Pete" Jessie, 76, of Edmonton, KY and formerly of Columbia, KY, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, KY. Funeral service will be held Monday, January 25, 2016 at 11amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Danny Wayne Sexton officiating. Burial will follow the service in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, 54 Chestnut Grove Road, Breeding, KY. Visitation after 3:30pmCT, Sunday, January 24, 2016, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 16:26:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mass canceled at Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, 1221 Greensburg Rd., Columbia, KY, will not have Mass this evening, January 20, 2016 - regularly at 6:30pmCT. - Kathryn Krug 2016-01-20 16:06:36 | Comments | Printable version
No service at New Life for the Nations 20 Jan 2016 There will be no Bible study or music practice tonight, Wednesday, 20 Jan 2016, at New Life For the Nations, 5095 Campbellsville Rd, Columbia, Ky. 42728. Wednesday services usually at 6:30pmCT. - Gerald Reliford 2016-01-20 14:46:51 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Christian Church cancels Wednesday services All services and Upward are cancelled this evening, Jan 20, 2016 for Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Midweek services usually 6:30pmCT. --Carol Meadows 2016-01-20 14:41:50 | Comments | Printable version
Evening Services canceled at Cane Valley Christian Church Cane Valley Christian Church, 2250 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY will not have services tonight, at 6pmCT, Wed 20 Jan 2016. - Bill Henson 2016-01-20 14:01:47 | Comments | Printable version
Juanita White Absher, Adair Co., KY (1936-2016) 
She was the matriarch of a highly respected Adair County family. She was a member of Shiloh Christian Church and the Sano Stars Homemakers Club. She worked as a homemaker and was a sewing machine operator at Russell Sportswear. She was a native of Metcalfe County, KY, the daughter of the late Herbert "Buddy" and Pearl Hurt Fudge and a resident of Adair County, KY, at the time of her death. She was the widow of Nolan Ray White. She leaves 10 direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Juanita White Absher, age 79 of Columbia KY passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 7:45amET, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. Funeral service (updated due to weather) Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 3pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Clergy officiating, Bro. Terry Shelley & Bro. Norbert Hall. Interment will be in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. The family requests visitation after 9amCT, Sunday, January 25, 2016, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 13:49:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
John Robert Bradshaw, 77, Adair Co., KY (1938-2016) 
He was the owner of Robert's Radiator Repair in Columbia for over 50 years. He was without a peer in his chosen field. He was old school, a trusted tradesman who did it right or didn't do it at all. The devoted friends he accumulated throughout his life are a testimony to the life he lived. He was an avid bowler. He was a native of Adair County, KY and a resident of the county at the time of his death. He was a member of a very highly regarded Adair County family, the son of the late Gwinn & Ida Hadley Bradshaw. His wife of over 56 years, Carole Butler Bradshaw, survives, as does one son, Bobby BradshawClick on headline for complete obituary. John Robert Bradshaw age 77 years of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 5:40 PM at the Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY after several months illness. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 1pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. William R. Davenport the officiating clergy. Interment will be in Cox Cemetery. Visitation after 10:30pmCT, Sunday, January 24, 2016, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 13:19:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
AC Little League games canceled for tonight Adair County Little League 5th/6th grade basketball games at Adair County Elementary, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY, are cancelled for Thursday, January 21, 2016. First game would have been at 6pmCT. Schedule will pick back up with next week's games. Wesley Scott Bennett 2016-01-20 12:36:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Mayor: Brandon Burns has good idea; KY law has another Comments re article 80267 Brandon Burns Use alcohol tax money to pay off hospital debt Columbia Mayor Curtis Hardwick called and commented on the suggestion that Brandon Burns made to earmark alcoholic beverage taxes for the hospital debt. "It's a good idea," he said, "but Kentucky law simply doesn't permit it. All the income from alcohol tax is restricted to designated areas, including law enforcement." While on the line he commented on Columbia's City Streets. "They are not as good as we'd like to see them, but the street department is working as hard as they can to get them in shape." 2016-01-20 12:13:19 | Comments | Printable version
First mining fatality in Kentucky in 2016 Dick Brown Executive Director, Office of Communications and Public Outreach, EEC/PPC/Labor Cabinet Frankfort, KY - A mining accident has taken the life of a Hopkins County miner. Kentucky Office of Mine Safety officials say 36 year-old Nathan G. Phillips was operating a continuous miner when he became pinned between the machinery and the rib wall of the mine. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. The accident occurred Tuesday at approximately 4 p.m. CT at the Webster County Coal Dotiki Mine, owned by Alliance Energy, in Webster County, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 11:50:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Traffic Advisory: I-65 Southbound Mile Point 61 In Hart County By Chris Jessie Public Information Officer, KY Transportation Cabinet District 4 - Elizabethtown A semi crash with spilled fuel has I65 southbound blocked at Mile Point 61, just south of Munfordville. With traffic stacking in these lanes, snow and ice removal teams are unable to plow and treat. Please consider an alternate southbound route well ahead of Exit 65 (Munfordville) for at least the next 3 hours. With an increase of detour traffic, local motorists along US 31W are also urged to use additional caution, especially along intersections. Remember stopping distances are negatively impacted by current weather conditions. Slow down. Allow extra space between your vehicle and others. 2016-01-20 11:47:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
CU Tiger basketball moves to No. 18 in NAIA Poll By Jordan Alves CU sports information director Kansas City, MO - A loss to No. 1 University of Pikeville didn't hurt Campbellsville men's basketball, as the Tigers moved up to No. 18 in the NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll, officials announced on Tuesday night. The Tigers, who moved from No. 21 to No. 18, picked up 87 voting points from the national raters. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 11:39:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
First widespread snow causes hazardous, messy commute Snow tapering off in western counties, storm moving east By Ryan Watts Frankfort, KY - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews reported early Wednesday morning to combat the latest round of widespread snow across the Commonwealth. Large bands of snow blanketed several portions of Kentucky roadways, which created slick and hazardous driving conditions for the morning commute. The majority of roads across western, central and southcentral Kentucky remain partially or completely covered. Maintenance professionals in the eastern and northeastern portions of the state continue to treat and monitor the roadways as the storm moves east. Crews have been working around the clock to keep routes passable. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 11:33:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Precinct returns in Russell Co. Wet/Dry vote Yes votes carried 11 precincts in yesterday's Wet/Dry vote in Russell County, while No votes carried just 6 precincts.
2016-01-20 11:30:48 | Comments | Printable version
Sally Kemp: Brandon Burns has brilliant idea Sally Kemp writes: Brilliant Brandon!! Absolutely brilliant! Clear up our debt and encourage the citizens with some tax relief! You should run for an office or at least Chair a committee of some sort! Forward thinking from our younger generation! Outstanding! - Sally KempComments re article 80267 Brandon Burns Use alcohol tax money to pay off hospital debt 2016-01-20 11:20:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Elda Lee Beard, 69, Burkesville, KY (1946-2016) She was born in Boyle County, KY, was a former resident of Russell County, KY, and was a resident of Cumberland County, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Raymond & Irene Wilson Beane. She leaves four direct living descendants. She was a nurse's aide. Click on headline for complete obituary Elda Lee Beard, 69, of Burkesville, KY, formerly of Russell County, KY, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, KY. The family chose cremation with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 11:13:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kristen Branscum is new Travel and Tourism Commissioner by Gil Lawson Frankfort, KY - The new commissioner of the Department of Travel and Tourism is Kristen Branscum, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Don Parkinson announced today. Branscum, a native of Russell Springs, most recently served as the head of marketing for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture since 2012. "Kristen Branscum's extensive marketing experience and knowledge of Kentucky will be a great benefit for our tourism industry," Parkinson said. "We look forward to working with Kristen to serve and grow our tourism industry to make it even better." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 11:10:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
S. Sexton: Likes Mr. Burns' suggestion; KRS has rules By Shannon Sexton, Chair, PAC Mr. Burns, nothing would please us more than to stipulate what revenue from legal alcohol sales can or cannot be used for. The reality is, Kentucky law tells us what alcohol revenue must be used toward (policing, 911, etc). Although law dictates where the alcohol money goes once it\'s collected, the original funds marked for those items will be freed up and will be at the disposal of our elected officials. Once the time comes, it\'s important we contact our elected officials and voice our opinions as to where the extra money will go. Thank you so much for commenting. It is our hope that more people will get involved so that we may all work together for progress in Adair County. - ShannonComments re article 80267 Brandon Burns Use alcohol tax money to pay off hospital debt 2016-01-20 11:07:26 | Comments | Printable version
CU Lady Tiger basketball jumps to No. 1 in NAIA ranking By Richard RoBards CU sports information assistant Kansas City, MO - Lady Tiger Basketball is back where it started, moving into the No. 1 spot in the latest NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced today. The Lady Tigers were ranked No. 1 in the preseason before some early-season losses dropped them to as low as 4th in the Dec. 8 poll. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 11:05:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
KYTC District 8 Road Conditions 11amET Update By Amber Hale Information Officer, KY Transportation Cabinet District 8 - Somerset Somerset, KY - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews continue battling the latest round of winter weather that moved into our area early Wednesday. As of 11amET snow continues to fall, with 4 inches being reported in some parts of District 8. Roadways across the district remain slick and hazardous. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 11:03:23 | Comments | Printable version
Verla Hughes of Elk Horn, KY (1940-2016) 
She was a member of the Elk Horn Baptist Church and was retired from the Taylor County Court Clerk's office. Her husband of over 56 years, Wendell Hughes, survives.Click on headline for complete obituary Verla Hughes, 75, of Elk Horn, KY died at Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Campbellsville, KY Funeral services will be at 10amCT/11amET, Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Dr. Brian Rafferty. Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Somerset, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 10:56:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
No service this evening at Victory Community Church Victory Community Church 1165 Russell Road. Columbia, Ky. will not have service tonight , January 20, 2016 - regularly at 6:30pmCT--Trudy Crabb 2016-01-20 10:40:51 | Comments | Printable version
Granny Nannie says: Fraidy cats Wonder how this country got settled? Seems the pioneers' offspring have become 'fraidy cats. 2016-01-20 10:38:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Go or No Go: No school in ACSD Thu 21 Jan 2016 "Due to continued snowfall accumulations and the slick conditions on many of our county roads, Transportation Director David Jones and I feel that student, parent, and employee safety would be compromised if we attempted to have school. Therefore, there will be no school in Adair County tomorrow, Thursday, January 21, 2016. We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions and keep you informed." - ALAN W. REED, Supt., Adair County School District 2016-01-20 10:29:49 | Comments | Printable version
KY AG Beshear issues statement on opiates for pain relief Attorney General Beshear voices support for National Guidelines for Prescribing opiates for chronic pain. Says CDC guidelines will help Kentucky, bordering states with prescription drug abuse By Terry Sebastian News from Attorney General Andy Beshear's office FRANKFORT, KY. (Wed 20 Jan 2016) - "In Kentucky we face a crushing epidemic of addiction. One of my core missions as Attorney General is to better address the drug problem faced by our Kentucky families and workforce. In keeping this pledge, my office is joining other state attorneys general in voicing support for the recently issued draft 'Guidelines for Prescribing Opiates for Chronic Pain' by the CDC. The guidelines provide clear direction for prescribers on when to prescribe opiates and how to safely manage patients. Kentucky has taken historic steps to tackle prescription drug abuse within our borders. Our landmark 2012 prescription drug abuse legislation and our crackdown on pill mills have seen results. But our families still face a flood of prescription pills from other states. Supporting these guidelines is one step toward shutting down these pain pill pipelines. Our fight against drugs is a tough one, but my promise is that the Attorney General's office will be relentless every day in our work to better protect our families." 2016-01-20 10:28:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Brandon Burns: Use alcohol tax money to pay off hospital debt Comments re article 80265 PAC Chairman makes statement on wet vote win in Russell Co By Brandon Burns Personal commentary Just a suggestion but with all this apparent tax revenue the county could be getting from alcohol sales, I think the PAC should add a stipulation on the vote. If the wet/dry vote passes, the county will use 100% of the tax revenue to pay off the hospital debt and stop the hospital tax. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 09:54:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
All services at Columbia Baptist canceled tonight All services usually held at 6:30pmCT, Wednesday evenings are canceled for Wed 20 Jan 2016, at Columbia Baptist Church, 202 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. William Sandell 2016-01-20 08:44:12 | Comments | Printable version
PAC Chairman makes statement on wet vote win in Russell Co. Local legal sales organization, PAC, celebrates with Revive Russell County as Prohibition ended in Russell County on Tue 19 Jan 2016 the winning Yes vote. Sexton reports the biggest day ever for petition signers, with 184 new names. She writes, '. . . we've tried it the old way for many years. It's time to try something different. It's time we give our citizens a chance instead of giving them a struggle. It's simply time for progress.' Click on headline for complete commentary By Shannon Sexton, Progress in Adair Co. (PAC) chair Personal Commentary Everyone at PAC listened intently last evening as the election results from neighboring Russell County poured in. We celebrated along with them as they voted to end prohibition. We understand what this means for them and their citizens. We also understand the hard work and dedication they put forth as they battled against outsiders from Marion County and Covington pouring money into a dry campaign to stop them. In the end, they persevered with their grass roots effort and the voters turned out in what seemed like record numbers - taking control of their own destiny. Demanding progress. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 08:23:39 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Schools Central Office closed today Adair County School Superintendent Alan Reed has announced that the Central Office, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, will be closed today, Wednesday, January 20, 2016. "The office will be open Thursday," he said. 2016-01-20 07:49:43 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Extension Office will be closed today 20 Jan 2016 Due to inclement weather, the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, is closed today, (Wednesday, January 20th.) - Kelli Bonifer For all the cancelations, schedule changes, check today's Events. - CM 2016-01-20 07:30:27 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia City Hall Open. Mayor in. Sanitation Dept. running Update at 7:48amCT: City Hall will be open today! Mayor Hardwick called to say that City Hall will be open with enough employees reporting to handle today's situation. And he reminded residents: The Garbage Truck is running on its usual schedule. Columbia Mayor Curtis Hardwick said at 7:01amCT that he, personally plans to be in his office in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, today, but plans for the rest of the staff are not yet set. "I'll announce that later," he said, "but I'll be in coordinating with the street department and gas department and the police." Until he hears from the rest of the staff, he said, he's unsure if the doors to City Hall will be open to the public. 2016-01-20 06:50:43 | Comments | Printable version
Everybody seems to be out and stirring in Vester, KY Patty Smith reached by phone at her business in the Central District of Vester, KY, reports that she is open today, and that the hearty folks a Vester all seem to "be out and stirring this morning," despite the snow cover at 6:46amCT this morning, Wed 20 Jan 2016. 2016-01-20 06:32:37 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County government offices closed 20 Jan 2016 COLUMBIA, KY (Wed 20 Jan 2016, 6:28amCT) "All Adair County government offices are closed today." - Michael Lee Stephens, Adair Co. Judge Executive Note: We have not heard yet whether the Adair County Judicial Center will be open or closed. That information will be posted when received. - EW 2016-01-20 06:20:56 | Comments | Printable version
KYTC District 8 Road Conditions - 1 inch snow blankets area By Amber Hale, Public Information Officer KY Transportation Cabinet District 8 SOMERSET, KY (20 Jan 2016 received at 5:29amCT) - State road crews are treating routes across all ten counties of the District 8 area. We are seeing moderate snowfall with counties reporting at least 1 inch accumulation. Road crews are treating the pavement with salt and plowing. As the snow continues to come down, roads that have been salted and plowed will get covered again. It will take some time to get all routes cleared, so motorists need to be patient and expect delays. Amber Hale Information Officer District 8 - Somerset Office: 606-677-4017 Cell: 606-416-2821 2016-01-20 05:19:57 | Comments | Printable version
Cumberland County Schools have just called of school Go or No/Report compiled by Larry Smith & Ed Waggener from FM 92.7 the WAVE and FM 99.9 The Big Dawg and ColumbiaMagazine.com From the Cumberland County School website, at 4:27amCT. "Alert: NO SCHOOL WED, 1/20/16 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER." For latest Snow Related Closings, see CM Events for today, Wed 20 Jan 2016 for list of area schools which have declared snow days and for other cancelations and changes of schedule, and Larry Smith has been on the job for sometime this morning at FM 99.9 The Big Dawg and FM 92.7 the WAVE, after an overtime session last night in Jamestown, KY, covering the other Big Story of the day, the historic election which ended Prohibition in Russell County, KY, after over 80 years. 2016-01-20 04:10:48 | Comments | Printable version
KYTC District 3 Road Condition 4amCT Update KYTC Crews out treating roadways but most roads are either partially covered and heaviest snow in the Bowling Green area is expected after 5amCT By Wes Watt, Public Information Officer, KYTC, District 3, Bowling Green, KY BOWLING GREEN, KY. (Wed 20 Jan 2016) - Crews have been out treating roadways however most roads are either covered or partially covered with snow. The routes that have been plowed and treated are showing signs of improvement, however the heaviest snow fall for the district is expected to arrive after 5amCT. Roads could deteriorate if the snow fall is severe. Our crews are working as hard and as fast as they can. Please be patient. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 04:08:30 | Comments | Printable version
MCHS awarded $5,000 grant towards personalized learning More Tech - in the form of Chromebooks - for Metcalfe County High School coming with help of grant from DART Foundation Click on headline for story with photo News from Metcalfe County School District Metcalfe County High School was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the DART Foundation. The application, written by Green River Regional Education Cooperative (GRREC) employee, Eric Sexton is to provide more students access to technology. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 03:06:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWC Basketball: Blue Raider women, 83. Fisk 57. - 19 Jan 2016 Lindsey Wilson Women’s Basketball pulls away in second half to top Fisk 83-57 on Tuesday night Next: Blue Raiders host Washington Adventist (MD) at 2pmCT, Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. By Charles Balcom, LWC Assistant Sports Information Director COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson women’s basketball team took care of business on Tuesday night as the Blue Raiders defeated visiting Fisk (TN) 83-57 at Biggers Sports Center. Playing at home for the first time in five contests, the No. 22-ranked Blue Raiders (16-4) pulled away in the second half to improve to 12-1 on the year in games played in Columbia. Fisk drops to 5-12 with the loss. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-20 02:46:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Adair Tenco will have no transportation today 20 Jan 2016 Adair Tenco, 10170 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville KY, will have no transportation today. If you are coming into the office you will need to call first to be sure staff are there. phone 270-384-6727. Thank you Tenco Supervisor Amanda McCloud --Amanda McCloud > 2016-01-20 02:31:40 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Rotary meets Mon 25 Jan 2016 District Governor Mike Kull will be in Columbia We are having our next Columbia Rotary meeting at 6pmCT, Monday, January 25, 2016, at the Lindsey Wilson Cranmer Dining Hall, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY . Our district governor Mike Kull will be presenting a Paul Harris Fellow pin to George Kolbenschlag and we are welcoming two new members. - Gerald Holt 2016-01-20 02:23:15 | Comments | Printable version
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, 20 Jan 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for January 20, 2016: Blaming another--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 20 January 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1590 2016-01-20 02:17:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 20 Happy Anniversary, CJ and Shirley Holt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Lester and Charlene Brock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Jo Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Serafino | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christopher Burton (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jim Sproles (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Fudge (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Petty | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Ann Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Page | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sabrina Stapp (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Suzanne Grant Hobbs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Phillips | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wanda Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amber Godbey, 17, Casey County, KY (1999-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arleen Latimer, 80, Taylor County, KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Garner, 61, Russell Co., KY (1956-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bryan Kevin Davis, 54, Green Co., KY (1965-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Camillia Fay Blaydes, 75, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Cravens, Waynesburg, KY (1952-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curvan Smith, 92, Amelia, OH (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dollie Opal Caudill, 85, Casey County, KY native (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Faye (Tater) Brown, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elaine Krizan, 88, Louisville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Ann Kirtley, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Essie Lee Scott Allen, 87, Taylor Co., KY native (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Francine Moore, 78 Columbia, KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Strange, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Clay Faulkner, Green County, KY (1929-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Turner, 74, Columbia, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Whitlock Sr, 85, Taylor County, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith (Skeeter) Helm, Casey County, KY (1962-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Estel Harden, 79, Taylor County, KY (1934-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Marie Robertson, Russell Co., KY (1924-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marla Warriner Liddy, 52, Columbia, KY (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marty K. Walsh, 46, Russell Springs, KY (1972-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin R. Clements, Casey County, KY (1931-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Phillips Wilson, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nathan Alan Bell, 36, Liberty, KY (1983-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Neva Nell (Thomas) Keeton, 93, Burkesville, KY native (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Mae Foley, 73, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robin Smith, Adair County, KY, (1956-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Lee (Swede) Dyer, 63, Green County, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Alice Wilson, 87, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teddy Rogers Ray, Edmonton, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Tucker, 75, Green County, KY (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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