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Daily News for Tuesday, January 26, 2016
CU women's basketball tops NAIA rankings for 2nd week Next: The CU Lady Tigers host No. 5 Shawnee State Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 5pmCT/6pmET in the Powell Athletic Center, 203 Tiger Way, Campbellsville, KY. CU sports information assistant Kansas City, MO - There was movement in the latest NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll, but it didn't affect Campbellsville as the Lady Tigers held onto the No. 1 spot for the second week in a row. Campbellsville (18-3, 6-1 MSC) has ranked in the top four in every poll this season. In addition, the Lady Tigers have been ranked in 88-straight polls dating back to the 2008-09 season and hasve been ranked inside the Top 5 for 25-straight polls. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 19:30:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
CU men's basketball remains at No. 18 in NAIA Rankings By Jordan Alves CU sports information director Kansas City, MO - Campbellsville Tiger basketball stayed idle this week in the NAIA Coaches' Top 25 poll. Officials announced Tuesday night the Tigers would remain at No. 18 for the second-straight week - and third time this season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 19:26:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Letter: Prayers are with those lost and missing James Rowell writes: Our prayers are with all who are there, and for those who were lost and missing. Thank you, --James Rowell 2016-01-26 19:23:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
KSP charges Jefferson Co. man with child sexual exploitation By Lt. Jeremy Murrell Electronic Crime Branch, Kentucky State Police Louisville, KY - On January 26, 2016, at approximately 11:48amET, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch, assisted by KSP Post 4-Elizabethtown, arrested Sean E. Elston, 47, on charges related to possession and distribution of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor. Elston was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 19:22:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Youth Service at Beulah Chapel 31 Jan 2016 Beulah Chapel Church, 4262 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY will be having a Youth Sunday Service on January 31, 2016, at 10:30amCT. Brandi Powell will be singing and Dustin Alley will be bringing the message. Please come join us! --Kim Goodin 2016-01-26 19:17:39 | Comments | Printable version
Mary Catherine Farr Flowers, 91, Brooks, KY (1924-2016) Ms. Mary Catherine Farr Flowers, age 91, of Brooks, Kentucky, a native of The Highway Community in Clinton County, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at The Norton-Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 1pmCT in The Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky with Bro. Mark Harrison officiating. Burial will be in the Modoc Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 28, 2016 after NoonCT at Norris-New Funeral Home until the funeral hour on Friday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 19:15:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Tommy Mills, 76, Greensburg, KY (1939-2016) Tommy Mills was born November 25, 1939 in Green County, KY to the late O.C. "Tutt" Mills and Virginia Alice Wilcox Mills. He departed this life Sunday, January 24, 2016 after a lengthy battle with cancer at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, KY, having attained the age of seventy-six years, one month and twenty-nine days. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 11amCT at the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 West Court St., Greensburg, KY with Bro. Greg Whitlow officiating. Burial will follow in the Greasy Creek Cemetery. Friends of Tommy Mills may call after 5pmCT Wednesday at the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home and after 7amCT Thursday until the funeral hour. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 19:09:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Chefs in Schools will help serve fresh local foods By Angela Blank Frankfort, KY - Schools in eight Kentucky counties will receive face-to-face instruction from chefs to help them serve fresh local foods to their students under two pilot projects led by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Farm to School Program in partnership with the Community Farm Alliance and the National Farm to School Network. "School food service workers want to serve healthy, delicious meals to Kentucky children, and these projects will help them do that," Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles said. "These investments will help the next generation of Kentuckians grow up healthy and strong, and they also will teach them to value farmers and local food systems as a way of life." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 18:20:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Bailey to perform at CU's Noon Organ Recital By Jordan Snider CU student news writer Campbellsville, KY - Dr. Louie Bailey, minister of music and organist at Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, KY, will be performing at Campbellsville University's Noon Organ Recital on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 11:20pmCT/12:20pmET, in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 429 N. Central Avenue, Campbellsville, KY Bailey is also the music director at The Temple Adath Israel Birth Sholom and chapel organist/choir director at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 18:17:33 | Comments | Printable version
Explosion on M Coomer Road: KSP statement on Adair County fatal fire By TFC. Billy Gregory KSP Post 15, Columbia Kentucky State Police, Post 15 received a call today at approximately 1:30 PM CST in reference to an explosion at a residence on M. Coomer Road, 6 miles east of Columbia, off of KY 206. The explosion led to a house fire. Firefighters are still on the scene to prevent the fire from reigniting. State Police will secure the area through the night and investigators will begin working the scene early Wednesday morning. The cause of the explosion is yet to be determined. One fatality has been confirmed and three persons have not been accounted for at this time. Multiple local, state and federal agencies are assisting in the investigation. Related story, with links to statewide coverage: Explosion reported in Bearwallow Community 2016-01-26 18:14:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Thanks to Adair Class D Andrew Austin writes: Thank you to the men of the Adair Class D. Yes they are re-paying a debt to the community for the wrongs they have done, yet they are not forced to work in this weather, they choose to. I just want to say thank you to the inmates of the Adair County Restricted Custody Center and all of their hard work. - Andrew Austin 2016-01-26 15:06:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CES third-graders research careers By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer, CIS Campbellsville Elementary School third-graders attending the school's Wings Express program are researching what they want to be when they grow up. Third-grade teacher Doretha Sanders is helping students research careers that interest them. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 14:50:21 | Comments | Printable version
Explosion reported in Bearwallow Community Update: One confirmed dead; three missing. Click headline for links to state coverage. By Larry Smith, FM 99.9 The Big Dawg An explosion has been reported on M Coomer Road in the Bearwallow community of Adair County, Kentucky, on Highway 206. State Police and the coroner have been dispatched to the home of Mitchell Coomer, and numerous Fire Departments are on the scene. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 13:43:37 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Schools in session Wed 27 Jan 2016 on 1 Hour Delay State, county, and city crews have done a good job clearing roads By Alan W. Reed, Superintendent Transportation Director, David Jones and I have personally driven all sectors of the county looking at the areas where we usually have problems. We have also discussed the bus routes with our drivers and we are in agreement there should be no problem going to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 27, 2016, on a one hour delay basis. Once again buses will run one hour late tomorrow and school will end at the usual time. State, county and city crews have done a good job and we thank them. - Alan W. Reed, Superintendent, Adair County School District 2016-01-26 12:26:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
BINGO closed tonight, 26 Jan. 2016 Bingo will be closed tonight, January 26, 2016. Check back for Friday evening's schedule as the weather allows. 2016-01-26 12:20:18 | Comments | Printable version
Geo. Kolbenschlag: Vote of thanks to Neal Gold, hospital board Say all need to use and encourage use of the facilities of Westlake and show TJ that we are proud to be associated with them George Kolbenschlag writes: I believe the community owes Neal Gold and the hospital board a resounding vote of thanks for their long hours and success at completing the best possible outcome in order to keep the hospital open as well as reduce the potential burden poor prior management of the hospital left on us taxpayers. Now we all need to use and encourage use of the facilities at our Westlake Regional Hospital and show T.J. Sampson Hospital that we are pleased to be associated with them. --George KolbenschlagComments re photo 64528 Bankruptcy Judge approves Chapter 9 Settlement Its done 2016-01-26 12:18:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
HELP resources available in this area At this time of year the need for help often arises. The following represents a list of help sources and the phone numbers and locations available at present from Maggie Coleman, board member of JOY Ministries. Columbiamagazine.com is proud to carry this information and keep it available to spread the word among all who know of someone in need. Check the resources below and please add any that you may know of. Included below are help sources for: violent abuse, food in adair county, counseling and addiction recovery, pregnant and new moms, housing assistance, clothing, employment, education, help with utilities, and more. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 11:56:25 | Comments | Printable version
It's Official: Wet-Dry Election will be Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Clerk Greer validates 1,587 (only 1,039 needed) for Wet-Dry Election Adair County Court Clerk Lisa Greer has completed the validation of 1,587 signatures of requesting an election on the following question: Are you in favor of the sale of alcoholic beverages in Adair County. This morning, Tuesday, January 26, 2016, by Executive Order No: 16-4, Judge Stephens has order the election be held on March 22, 2016. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 09:46:03 | Comments | Printable version
Wayne Sayers, 75, Casey Co., KY (1940-2016) 
He was a native of Casey Co., KY, and a resident of the county at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Hershel and Mattie Watson Sayers. He leaves 12 direct living descendants. He was a farmer and a logger.Click on headline for complete obituary Wayne Sayers passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Casey County, KY. He was 75. Funeral services are 1pmCT/2pmET Sunday, January 31, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY. Burial will follow in Mintonville Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 11amCT, until funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 09:34:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Travel: District 8 update at 9amCT, Tue 26 Jan 2016 KYTC District 3 - Serving Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd, Warren Counties By Wes Watt, Public Information Officer KY Transportation Cabinet, District 3, Bowling Green, KY BOWLING GREEN, KY - (Tues 26 Jan 2016) - As the winter storm system clears out of the area, road conditions should improve. We are already seeing improvements in roadways located where the snowing has stopped. Crews will continue working until the roads are clear. It is vital for motorists to give plenty of space between vehicles and utilize slower speeds. There are reports of multiple vehicles off the roadway on Interstate 65 mainly due to motorists not using slower speeds or giving plenty of space between other vehicles. Please use caution while traveling. 2016-01-26 09:16:11 | Comments | Printable version
Mr. Leon Lewis, Sr., Green County, KY (1931-2016) 
He was an outstanding citizen of South Central Kentucky, and a major force in making Summersville the strong community it is today. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Greensburg Church of the Nazarene. He was Owner and Operator of the Lewis Grocery in Summersville. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Air Force from 1951 until 1955. He was a member of the American Legion Rod Lowe Post #124, past Green County School Board Chairman and member for 20 years, and coached and was active in the little league program for several years. He leaves nine direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Leon Lewis, Sr. of Summersville, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at his home. The funeral services for Mr. Leon Lewis, Sr. will be conducted at 11amCT, Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Greensburg Church of the Nazarene, 31 Blue Bird Lane, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Green County Memory Gardens. Bro. Richard Morgan, Bro. Jeff Eaton, Steve Caven, Larry Smith and Chris Lewis officiating. Visitation is requested from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Greensburg Church of the Nazarene and after 7amCT, Thursday at the church until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 08:45:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Seth Truman Owens, 85, Windsor, KY (1930-2015) He was a carpenter. His wife, Margaret Mathison Owens, survives. He leaves 15 direct living descendants Click on headline for complete obituary Seth Truman Owens, 85, of Windsor, Ky died Sunday, January 24, 2016 at his home. The family chose cremation with no visitation or service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-26 08:25:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Thanks to Hospital Board Sammy Baker writes: Thanks to my heroes, Neal Gold, Richard Grant, Brad Keltner, Bruce White, and Sharon Burton who served the citizens of Adair County as our Hospital Board. The battle is over and Adair County won. Thanks for your long hours of service. --Sammy Baker--Magistrate District 3 2016-01-26 07:01:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Snow melt forces official closing of 'Ski Slope' Charles Marshburn writes: The ski slope is officially closed today due to the snow melt! Our little creek is helping to fill Pettit's Fork this morning. The fog has rolled in and that is the only thing keeping us from trying to get our city truck to Walmart. I hope our membership hasn't expired! - Charles MarshburnRelated: Lovely Day in KY: Snow, Greater Gadberry 21 Jan 2016 - I 'Ski Slope' picture 2016-01-26 06:38:18 | Comments | Printable version
Poetry by Billy Joe Fudge: Waves of Life Waves of Life Poetry by Billy Joe Fudge Trees,- Billy Joe Fudge, January 25, 2016 2016-01-26 06:29:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Classes will be held and offices will be open today at CU Classes will be held and offices will be open today, Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, KY. Somerset's Noe Center, 825c South Highway 27, Somerset, KY will also be open. - Joan C. McKinney 2016-01-26 05:29:37 | Comments | Printable version
Fire Report: Vehicle belonging to Jacob Stotts destroyed Monday By Donald Hare News from the Adair County Fire Department The Adair County Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Monday morning at 9:25amCT, at the intersection of KY Hwy 55 South and 768 West Glensfork Road. Upon arrival firefighters found a 2010 Ford F-150 engulfed in fire, it was a total loss. The vehicle was owned by Jacob Stotts. There were 12 firemen on the scene for about 45 minutes. 2016-01-26 05:12:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Food Pantry closed today, 26 Jan 2016 The Adair County Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY, will be closed today, Tuesday, 26 Jan 2016, due to road conditions. - Stephanie Long 2016-01-26 05:00:28 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Tuesday with CM - 26 Jan 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for January 26, 2016: Better behavior--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 26 January 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1596 2016-01-26 04:29:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 26 Happy Anniversary, Charlie and Angela Crawhorn (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kerry and Patricia Yates | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aaron Helm (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Garrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Eubank | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joseph Logsdon (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kasey Young (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kendra Kulac (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry D. Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Logsdon (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matt Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Meredith Murrell (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Preston Loy (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wendell Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert W. Moore, Columbia, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John William Folden, 48, Adair County, KY (1973-2021) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Garrison, 78, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitch Harris, Adair Co., KY, a native of Russell Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Foley, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estell Bardin, Adair County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Allene Parnell Oaks, Green Co., KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Kathleen Logsdon, Adair Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary F. Meloney , Casey County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy William Graham, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Birchel (Bill) Baker, 89, Russell Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everett (Jerry) Ellsworth, 75, Casey Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Willard L. (Hank) Harris, Taylor County, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn May, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Walters, 73, Taylor County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Alton Milby, Green Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luda Stephens, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Fred Phelps, 66, Adair Co., KY/Pulaski Co., KY native (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Thomas Price, 48, King's Mountain, KY (1970-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Hayes Rogers, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James C. Holt, Adair County native, (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alaina Kay Adams, ACHS Jr.; Taylor Co., KY/Marion Co. native,(2000-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Saltsman, Jr., Alabama native/Fayette Co./Casey Co., KY (1958-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beechel Clark, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly J. Payne, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Carl Read, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Gene Cash, 73, Burkesville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Williams, 86, Taylor County, KY (1932-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Luttrell, 64, Casey Co., KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Macey Marie Crawhorn, 29, Columbia, KY (1993-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Wyatt, 74, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Marie Grimes, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Margaret (Sally) Dobson Wells, Greensburg, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella Hadley Knight, 68, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Edward Absher, 44, Columbia, KY (1977-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Jewell McKinney, 67, Edmonton, KY (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Billy) Bottom, 87, Russell Co., KY native (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Marty Muse, 57, Dubre, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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