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Daily News for Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Prayers are with those who lost lives and their families Our prayers are with those lost and their families on this sad day for all. And God bless all who were there fighting the fire and law enforcement and EMS workers who put their lives on the line to help. God bless them! Thank you. -James Rowell and family 2016-01-27 19:03:45 | Comments | Printable version
Shannon Sexton: Alcohol tax revenue depends on local rate Comments re article 80543 Letter (from Mike Ellis Questions budget assumptions for alcohol tax By Shannon Sexton - PAC Chair Personal commentary Mr. Ellis, the truth of the matter is, we don't know how much revenue we will received from legal alcohol sales in Adair County. Somerset taxes 4% on malt beverages, 5% on spirits and 6% on restaurant sales. Different places have different taxing rates which are set by their local governments. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 19:00:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
KSP releases names of those believed to have died in explosion Identification by investigators is from evidence at the scene and from a surviving witness Next previous story: KSP recovers the remains of 4 people at 401 M. Coomer Road By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY - The recovered remains of the 4 individuals are believed to be those of 60-year-old Mitchell Coomer; his wife, 52-year-old Lori Coomer; their granddaughter, 1-year-old Kinley Rodgers and 32-year-old Steven A. Keltner. The Coomers and Keltner are from Adair County. Kinley Rodgers had been living in Casey County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 18:21:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Larna Griffen, 73, Rusell County, KY (1942-2016) She was a native of Pike County, KY, and a resident of Russell County, KY, at the time of her death.She was the daughter of the late Mary Betty Francis Elkins and the late Sterling Elkins and the widow of Clyde Griffen. She leaves three direct living descendants. She was a homemaker. Click on headline for complete obituary Larna Griffen, 73, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at her home in Russell Springs, KY. Funeral Services for Larna Griffen will be Friday, January 29, 2016, 11amCT, at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY. Friends may visit Thursday after 5pmCT, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Jamestown City Cemetery, 201 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 18:10:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Edwin Glen Jackson, 70, Adair Co., KY (1945-2016) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary Edwin Glen Jackson, 70, of Columbia, KY, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1:38pmET, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. Funeral service will be Friday, January 29, 2016 at 11amCT, at New Life for the Nations, 5095 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY 42728 with Pastor Gerald Reliford officiating. Burial will be in Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Highway 208, Lebanon, KY, with full military honors presented by Marion County Honor Guard. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Friday, at the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 16:41:15 | Comments | Printable version
Prayer meetings at Bearwallow UMC as usual Pastor Glen LaFond said that the congregation at Bearwallow United Methodist Church, 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. will be holding Wednesday night, January 27, 2016 meeting tonight on the usual schedule: Youth Services at 5:30pmCT; Bible Study at 6:30pmCT. All are welcome to attend, he said. The church has been open for family members, friends, and others since the tragic explosion and fire on M. Coomer Road which took the lives of four people yesterday, Tuesday, January 26, shortly after 1pmCT. Bro. LaFond said that the church will remain open after the service if there is a continuing need. 2016-01-27 16:32:18 | Comments | Printable version
Ray F. Thomas, 72, Columbia, KY (1943-2016) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary Ray F. Thomas age 72 years of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 11:45pmET, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Funeral service will be Friday, January 29, 2016 at 1pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Lanny Garner and Bro. Nathan Davis the officiating clergy. Interment will be in Bearwallow Cemetery, 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Thursday, January 28, 2016. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 15:11:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KSP recovers the remains of 4 people at 401 M. Coomer Road Next previous story Tragic Explosion on M. Coomer Road: Explosion on M Coomer Road: KSP statement on Adair County fatal fire By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police, Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY - KSP investigators have now recovered the remains of 4 people from the scene of the fire at 401 M. Coomer Road. Two of the bodies were recovered outside the residence and two were recovered from within the residence. No identifications have been made at this time and the remains will be taken to the State Medical Examiner's office. The cause of the explosion and subsequent fire is still under investigation. 2016-01-27 14:36:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Joyce Payne Isenberg, 88, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2016) She was a homemaker and a member of the Summer Shade Christian Church. She was the daughter of the late Everett and Flossie Pedigo Payne, and the widow of the late Jimmy Isenberg. She leaves 12 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Joyce Payne Isenberg, age 88, of Summer Shade, KY, died January 24, 2016, at NHC is Glasgow, KY. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 2pmCT, at the Summer Shade Christian Church, with Brother Bob Priest officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 2:00- 8:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home and on Wednesday January 27, 2016 after 7:00 at the funeral home and at the Summer Shade Christian Church after 11:00 until time of services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 11:31:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sharon Martin, 60, Casey County, KY (1955-2016) She was a former Certified Nursing Assistant. She was a native of Casey County, KY, the daughter of Eva Allen Sanders and the late Omer Sanders. She leaves eight direct and three step living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Sharon Martin, age 60, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Friday January 22, 2016 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held 12pmNoonCT/1pmET Friday January 29, 2016 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY, with Rev. Dwight Coffman officiating. Burial will be in the Whited Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, Thursday January 28, 2016 Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 11:20:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Richard Marshall Goode, 85, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) ![]() Click on headline for complete obituary. Richard Marshall Goode, 85,of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, January 25, 2016 at 10:17pmCT, at Jane Todd Crawford Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, KY. Funeral service will be Friday, January 29, 2016 at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Eldon Rucker and Bro. Terry White officiating. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Thursday, January 28, 2016. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 10:53:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
School back on track with no incidents from weather challenges By Shamarie Harper, Adair County Schools Media PR/Technology Resourse Teacher/Migrant Recruiter At 8:36amCT, David Jones proudly announced all buses where in and unloaded with no incidents. Drivers were in constant communication with the bus garage and other drivers from the time they hit the roads this morning until their safe returns. Adair County Schools would like to give a huge shout out to our wonderful bus drivers for their dedication to our students and their safety, as well as our mechanics who keep our buses running in tip top shape! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 10:39:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair Co. School Board meets Thu 28 Jan 2016 - AGENDA The Adair County Board of Education will meet in a special regular session at 6pmCT, Thu 28 Jan 2016, at the Board Conference room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with the following agenda: ***Adair County Primary Center students will open the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance*** Meeting will be called to order by Superintendent Alan Reed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 09:24:43 | Comments | Printable version
Billy Joe Fudge: Appreciates Mike Ellis' concern for accuracy Billy Joe Fudge writes: Mr. Ellis, I understood from Shannon's use of the $500,000 figure was that it was an example of how the process would work. If I understood what she was saying, she could just as easily have begun with $100,000 or $10,000. I, for one, appreciate your concern for accuracy in statements made by public officials. - Billy Joe FudgeComments re article 80543 Letter Questions budget assumptions for alcohol tax 2016-01-27 09:05:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Gary Tucker will speak to Journey to Recovery 29 Jan 2016 Gary Tucker will be speaking to Journey To Recovery, 114 Office Park Drive, Columbia, KY, 6pmCT, Friday, January 29, 2016. Everyone welcome - Laverne Hadley 2016-01-27 08:57:58 | Comments | Printable version
Adair superintendent reports all busses are in From Supt. Alan W. Reed All Adair County school busses are in and accounted for. We will go back on the regular schedule tomorrow, Thursday, January 28, 2016. 2016-01-27 08:41:12 | Comments | Printable version
Great news on Westlake! Lori WadeMorrow writes: This is great news! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 08:33:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Questions budget assumptions for alcohol tax Mike Ellis writes: Ed, I would like to ask a question about the budget that was referred to in a article written which I have copied below. [Note: we've provided the link to the original article, instead. --editor]Comments re: Shannon Sexton: Clarifying the use of alcohol tax revenue 2016-01-27 06:32:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Camp Casey & Camp SAFARI back in session Wed 27 Jan 2016 By Dana Harmon, 21st CCLC Director The after school programs, Camp Casey at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, and Camp SAFARI at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY, will begin Spring Session on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Parents who need to check to make sure their child is scheduled to stay after school may contact Dana Harmon, ACPC 270-384-3367 or Pam Bivens, ACES 270-384-0077. By email: dana.harmon@adair.kyschools.us or pam.bivens@adair.kyschools.us 2016-01-27 04:30:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Shannon Sexton, PAC chair, comments on Wet/Dry election By Shannon Sexton, Chair, Progress in Adair County (PAC) We will have a Wet/Dry election on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. It's remarkable how such a small statement has taken eight decades to make. The road has been long and paved with hard work, dedication and the desire for progress. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 04:17:18 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Fire Dept. on fire on M. Coomer Road, Columbia, KY Next earlier story: Explosion on M Coomer Road: KSP statement on Adair County fatal fire Investigation continues by Kentucky State Police, ATF, and KY State Fire Marshal's Office. Agencies also responding in addition to the Adair County Fire Department: Adair County EMS, Adair County Sheriff's Department, Adair County Coroner's Office, Breeding Fire Department, Knifley Fire Department, Edmonton Fire Department, Clementsville Fire Department, Adair County Constable's Office, Adair County Emergency Management, and The Adair County Red Cross. Additional details will come from investigating agencies. By Donald Hare, Public Information Officer Adair County Fire Department The Adair County Fire Department responded to a call of a residential house fire at 401 M. Coomer Road on Tuesday afternoon. Initial calls to the Adair County 911 Center came in at 1:14pmCT reporting an explosion at a residence. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-27 03:33:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Approval of plan for sale of Westlake great news Lori Wade-Morrow writes: This is great news! Mr. Gold, the hospital board, and Westlake employees have worked hard to keep this wonderful hospital running during this long process. There have been many sacrifices made all around for the future healthcare of the citizens of Adair and surrounding counties. --Lori Wade-MorrowComments re photo 64528 Bankruptcy Judge approves Chapter 9 Settlement Its done 2016-01-27 02:56:26 | Comments | Printable version
Mary Bardin: Westlake will be an asset to TJ Samson Many of staff have been a part of Westlake since 1981 By Mary Bardin Personal commentary I attended the board meeting tonight expecting to hear the great news that TJ Samson had agreed to purchase the hospital, as that was the rumor. However, there are still a few details to be finalized. Westlake Hospital has such a dedicated staff. Many have been a part of Westlake since 1981, and will certainly be an asset to TJ Samson. I attended a board meeting that was advertised as open to the public. I was disappointed to see so few people present from the community. I think Adair County should be supportive of our hospital and show our appreciation for the great efforts of the board and administration. The staff would like to know Adair County is there for them. Sincerely, - Mary Bardin 2016-01-27 02:50:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Youth Sunday service planned at Beulah Chapel Church By Kim Goodin Beulah Chapel Church, 4262 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY will be having a Youth Sunday Service on January 31, 2016 at 10:30 amCT. Brandi Powell will be singing and Dustin Alley will be bringing the message. Please come join us! --Kim Goodin 2016-01-27 02:36:39 | Comments | Printable version
Today, WEDNESDAY with CM, 27 Jan 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for January 27, 2016: If bad times must come,--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 27 January 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1597 2016-01-27 02:31:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 27 Happy Anniversary, Jimmie and Barbara Brummett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Todd and Bridgette Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Audra Turner (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bailey Watts (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ben Briscoe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Craig Biggs (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donovan Morton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. John Begley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Bernard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Brooke Bennett (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jace Cole (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenna Alyssa Keitha Nashton Lee (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keitha Lee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Krystal Redmon (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura George Godby (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison Cole | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Orry Bishop (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rosanna Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Blair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Twanna Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Waydon Yates | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Wade Burton, Columbia, KY (1978-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelda Sue Rowe, Columbia, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rella Gay Karnes Underwood, Taylor Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lois Clark Wilcoxson, 97, Green Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William G. (Bear) Reese, Taylor Co.,KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Sue Downey, Jamestown, KY (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franklin (Hank) Clements, Casey County, KY, (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles (Chuck) Rose, Cumberland Co., KY (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Lou Meadows Judd, Adair Co.., KY native (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Boone Thomas, Adair County, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlene Hancock Taylor, Adair County, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Violet (Sally) Randolph Wood, 86, Casey Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Vance, 74, Casey Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annabelle Shirley Taylor, Columbia, KY/Summer Shade, KY native (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl S. Coomer, 78, Adair County, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James J. (Jim) Reed, 66, Green County, KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nora Veachel Ferguson (Holland), Knob Lick, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brian Travis Giles, 45, Elk Horn, KY (1971-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vickie Burton Mills, 52, Russell Co., KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Galena Redmon Rooks, 98, Adair County, KY (1919-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Faye Scheele, 90, Taylor Co., KY/Adair native (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joseph (Joe) R. Clark, Vanderburgh County, IN/Green Co., KY native (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loretta Nell Higginbotham, 77, Russell County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Marie Sprowles, 83, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Yvonne Crockett, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avel Gundorin, 17, Liberty, KY (2003-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benjamin Wesley Loveless, Russell County, KY (1918-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Pike, 90, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brad Milby, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Beaty, Burkesville, KY (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Gray, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garnett Beams, 84, Greensburg, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Wayne Eastridge, 83, Knifley, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Jimmy Mack) Hendrickson, 78, Adair Co., KY native (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Patrick Rodgers, 69, Liberty, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jesse Paul Jeffries, 76, Liberty, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John A. Humphress, Jr., 78, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Lee Cook, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell Walter Carter, Russell Co., KY native (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Olen Morgan, 74, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearsetta Cowan, 91, Adair County, KY (1923-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Remona Whittle Popplewell, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendy Harris Augustine, Russell County, KY (1964-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelma Beatrice (Bea) Spears, 86, Burkesville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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