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Daily News for Friday, January 29, 2016
Kinley Brianna Rose Rogers, 1, Lexington, KY (2014-2016) 
Kinley Brianna Rose Rodgers, 1 year of Lexington, KY passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1:14pmCT, as the result of an explosion and fire at the home of her grandmother, Lorie Rodgers Coomer and Mitchell Coomer at M. Coomer Road, Columbia, KY.A joint memorial service for Kinley Rodgers, Lorie Rodgers Coomer, Mitchell Coomer and Steven Aaron Keltner will be Monday, February 1, 2016 at 7pmCT, at 3trees Church 3515 Russell Springs Road, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation will begin after 3pmCT, Monday at 3trees Church. A joint celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 11amCT, at 3trees Church. Cremation has been chosen. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 21:16:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lorie Ann Coomer, 52, Adair Co., KY formerly of Casey Co., KY (1963-2016) 
Lorie was involved in the Triple C Drilling Company in Columbia, KY and the Kentuckiana Truck Pullers Association. She was a native of Florida, and a resident of Adair County, KY, at the time of her death. She leaves three direct living descendantsClick on headline for complete obituary Lorie Ann Coomer, 52 of Columbia, KY formerly of Liberty, KY passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1:14 PM as the result of an explosion and fire at her home on M. Coomer Road, Columbia, KY. A joint memorial service for Lorie Rodgers Coomer, Mitchell Coomer, Kinley Rodgers and Steven Aaron Keltner will be Monday, February 1, 2016 at 7pmCT, at 3trees Church, 3515 Russell Springs Road, Russell Springs, KY. Visitation will begin after 3pmCT, Monday at 3trees Church. A joint celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 11amCT at 3trees Church. Cremation has been chosen. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 21:07:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
2 injured, flown to UK following semi & car collision on KY 55 N Crash and cleanup necessitated closure for most of day of KY 55 N at entrance to Green River Industrial Drive; both drivers taken to Westlake Regional Hospital; both were flown to UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. See Next Previous story: KSP/CVE on scene of semi/car collision near Pyles Concrete Click on headline for complete story By Sr. Officer Jason H. Morris, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Region 2 COLUMBIA, KY - (8pmCT, Fri 29 Jan 2016) - The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement responded to a two vehicle injury collision that occurred today at approximately 9:33amCT, 2 miles north of Columbia on KY 55. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 20:00:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Michael J Wood, 61, Green County, KY (1954-2016) 
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church in Greensburg. He was a past Sunday School Superintendent and sang in the choir. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was the son of Addie V. Miller Wood, who survives, and the late ulis J. Wood. He leaves six direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Michael J. Wood, 61, departed this life Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, KY. Funeral service will be at, Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY, at 11amCT, Monday, February 1, 2016. Ministers will be Rev. James Jackson, Master of Ceremony and Rev. Matt Smyzer, Jr., Eulogy. Visitation and wake will be after 9amCT, Monday, February 1, 2016, until the funeral hour. Interment will be in Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Hwy 208, Lebanon, KY, with Military Honors. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 19:30:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Steven Aaron Keltner, 32, Adair County, KY (1983-2016) 
He was a member of Old Concord United Methodist Church and a member of the Kentuckiana Truck Pullers Association. His wife, Debbie S. Kelsay Keltner, survives. He leaves four direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Steven Aaron Keltner age 32 years of Glensfork, KY died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 as the result of an explosion & fire on the M. Coomer Road Columbia, KY. A joint memorial service for Steven Aaron Keltner, Mitchell Coomer, Lorie Rodgers Coomer and Kinley Rodgers will be held Monday, February 1, 2016 at 7pmCT, at 3trees Church 3515 Russell Springs Road, Russell Springs, KY. A joint celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 11amCT, at 3trees Church. Visitation will be after 3pmCT, Monday, February 1, 2016, at the church. Cremation has been chosen. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 19:06:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mitchell Coomer, 60, Adair Co., KY (1955-2016) 
Mitchell was involved in the 1980's and 90's with his father and brother in Coomer Drilling Company in oil exploration and production in South Central Kentucky. He was currently the President of Triple C Drilling Company in Columbia, KY. Mitchell's passion was truck and tractor pulling. He had affiliations nationwide with truck and tractor pulling events with his Coomer Motorsports team. He held multiple national truck and tractor pulling championship titles spanning the past 40 years. He was a member of the Pro Pulling League, Kentuckiana Truck Pullers Associaton and Bluegrass Pulling Series. He was member of the 3 Trees Church in Russell Springs, KY. He was a member of a famed and highly regarded Adair County family, highly esteemed in the oil, merchant, racing and entertainment business. Click on headline for complete obituary Mitchell Coomer , 60 of Columbia, KY passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1:14 PM as the result of an explosion and fire at his home on M. Coomer Road, Columbia, KY. He was born February 3, 1955 in Columbia, KY the son of the late Rollin Bannard and Dorothy Christine Page Coomer. A joint memorial service for Mitchell Coomer, Lorie Rodgers Coomer, Steven Aaron Keltner, and Kinley Rodgers will be held Monday, February 1, 2016 at 7pmCT, at 3trees Church 3515 Russell Springs Road, Russell Springs, KY. A joint celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 11amCT, at 3trees Church. Visitation will be after 3pmCT, Monday, February 1, 2016, at the church. Cremation has been chosen. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 18:46:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Marshall Dial, 64, Adair County, KY (1951-2016) 
He had earned a special place among Adair Countians with his quiet, gentle manner, his solid work ethic, and for his role protecting the environment. Columbians are the better for his life here. He will be greatly missed. He was a native of Adair County, KY, a resident at the time of his death, and will be laid to rest in Columbia Cemetery here. He was the son of the late Clyde and Janie Crawhorn Dial. He attended My Father's House Church.Click on headline for complete obituary Marshall Dial, 64, of Columbia, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 5:46pmCT, at T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Funeral service, Monday, February 1, 2016 at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 3:30pmCT, Sunday, January 31, 2016. Marshall's nephews will serve as casket bearers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 17:45:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Thanks to generosity of good people, several pets are sponsored By Kim Tucker News from Green River Animal Shelter Thanks to several very nice citizens, we now have several dogs and cats that are SPONSORED (adoption fees paid). Now all our fur babies need is a loving home to give them a second chance. If interested please contact Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-5pmCT and Saturdays 10am-2pmCT. Phone at 270-385-9655. Thanks, - Kim Tucker CM ANIMALS 2016-01-29 17:15:48 | Comments | Printable version
Josh Grant earns second half of welding school scholarship Quentin Slaven and Dakota Stotts win $500 each in scholarship money for welding school Click on headline for complete photo with photo(s) By Nancy R. Taylor News from the Adair County High School welding program It's another great day for the ACHS Welding Program of Lake Cumberland ATC. Josh Grant, Quentin Slaven, and Dakota Stotts participated in the Capital City Welding Classic competition today in Frankfort, Kentucky, hosted by Tulsa Welding School. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 16:26:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Eleanor Parke, born in Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2016) Eleanor Parke professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom. She married Wallace Parke in 1954 and lost him just over a month ago. Eleanor Parke, 80, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 10:15pmET Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Greensburg, KY. The funeral was held at 1pmCT/2pmET, Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. John Batcher. Burial was in the Murrell Family Cemetery in Metcalfe County. Visitation was after 11:30amCT/12:30pmET, Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 15:42:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jay Cox, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2016) He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a retired farmer as well as the owner of Cox Scrap Metal. Jay Cox, 87, of Campbellsville, KY, e died at 8:12amET Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Campbellsville at age 87. The funeral service was held at 10amCT/11amET, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Don Gowin. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery, W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation was 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 15:11:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KSP troopers arrest Clarkson, KY, man on child porn charges Paul Trowbridge, 54, alleged to have been living in Grayson County, KY, for approximately four years under the alias/false identitya of Peter P. Larrison Click on headline for complete story By Tpr Jeff Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 4, Elizabethtown, KY CLARKSON, KY - (Fri 29 Jan 2016) - Kentucky State Police Post 4 Detectives have charged a Grayson County man with multiple child pornography charges. On January 28, 2016 KSP Post 4 Troopers/Detectives executed a search warrant at 469 Barton Run Road, Clarkson, KY, in connection to an ongoing child pornography investigation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 14:57:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Phillip Cooper, 52, Adair Co., KY (1964-2016) 
Phillip was of the Baptist faith and a roofer in the Chicago area for 19 years. He was a native of Oak Park, IL, and a resident of Columbia, KY,at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Charles and Linda Darnell Cooper. He leaves two direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Phillip Cooper, 52 of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 4:15pmET, at the Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY after a sudden illness. Funeral service: Monday, February 1, 2016 at 12 noon at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY with Rev. Ricky Page the officiating clergy. Interment in the McClister Cemetery, 4138 Fairplay Road, Fairplay, KY. The family request visitation after 4:30pmCT, Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home/ Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 14:17:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Imogene Proffitt Yates, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2016) 
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom Campbellsville after forty years of service.Click on headline for complete obituary Imogene Yates of Campbellsville, KY died at 3:37pmET Monday, January 25, 2016 in Campbellsville at age 85. The funeral service was at 9amCT/10amET Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Dannie Nelson. Burial was in Old St. Francis of DeSales Catholic Church Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 13:39:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Walter Douglas Noel, born in Casey County (1934-2016) He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Branham Tabernacle in Jeffersonville, IN where he served for many years as a deacon. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and worked at Johnson Control Battery Plant. Click on headline for complete obituary Walter Douglas Noel, 81, of Louisville, KY died at 8:48amET, Monday, January 25, 2016 in Louisville. His funeral was held at 1pmCT/2pmET Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Willard Collins. Entombment was in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 700 Old U.S. 68, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 13:28:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rex Brown, Campbellsville, KY, (1928 - 2016) 
He was a member of Saloma Baptist Church. In the words of his pastor, Rev. John Chowning, "Rex Brown lived life to the fullest - truly he lived the abundant life in Jesus Christ. In many ways, Rex was the answer to a pastor's prayer in terms of his service to the church - he was always there every time the church doors opened, but he also lived his Christian life beyond the four walls of the church building. He was very active, until the past year, in serving others - he helped take care of our shutins and did the ministry and mission of the church without fanfare or recognition. He just did it as he served others in the name of Jesus Christ. We will miss him, but we celebrate his heavenly reward. Rex fought the good fight truly to the very end - and he is now enjoying his crown of righteousness in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ." Rex Brown of Campbellsville died at 11:59amET Monday, January 25, 2016 in Campbellsville at the age of 87. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Friday, January 29, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY. The funeral will be held at 10amCT/11amET Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the funeral home with the Rev. John Chowning in charge of the service. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old U.S. 68,Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 13:05:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Freda Jane Bolt Davis, Casey Co., KY (1935-2016) 
Mrs. Davis was a seamstress and a member of the New Testament Baptist Church. She was a basket weaver and quilt maker. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and embroidering. She was the daughter of the late Ellis Bolt & Eva West Bolt Bernard. Her husband of 65 years, Deward Dean Davis, survives. She leaves 26 direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Freda Jane Bolt Davis, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at her residence. She was 80. There will be a Celebration of Life service at 1pmCT/2pmET, on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the New Testament Baptist Church, 707 Hustonville Street, Liberty, KY, with Rev. George Pierce officiating. Visitation will be held after 12pmCT/1pmET, at the Church on Sunday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 12:59:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
David Kidd, 75, Indianapolis, IN (d. 18 Jan 2016) David Kidd, Jr. age 75, of Indianapolis, IN, a native of Green County, KY passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. A Graveside Service was held at 12pmNoonCT, Tuesday, January 26, 2017, at the Kidd Cemetery in Green County, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 12:40:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Traffic Update: KY 55 N still blocked at site of collision Next previous related story: KSP/CVE on scene of semi/car collision near Pyles Concrete By Amber Hale, Public Information Officer KYTC District 8, Somerset, KY COLUMBIA, KY (12:09pmCT, Fri 29 Jan 2016) - Update: KY 55 N in Adair County remains blocked in both directions. This location is 1 mile north of Columbia. Vehicles are being routed around the crash site by accessing Keltner Road. Estimated duration 3 hours. 2016-01-29 11:56:37 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS is hosting District Governor's Cup competition Adair County High School is seeking to secure 11th District Championship in a row Public invited to come out and support the teams and to show hospitality to the hundreds of visitors who will be in Columbia, Saturday, January 30, 2016. - SUPT. ALAN W. REED By Shamarie Harper Adair County School District Media - PR /Technology Resourse Teacher /Migrant Recruiter Tomorrow is Governor's Cup District competition, which will be held in schools all across the State in their respective Districts. Adair County is hosting the 16th District Tournament this year at the Adair County High School, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. The Adair County Academic Team will be attempting to secure their 11th District Championship in a row. The spectator portion, which is called Quick Recall, begins at 10:30amCT. Quick Recall will have matches running from 10:30amCT until at least 2pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 10:58:27 | Comments | Printable version
KSP/CVE on scene of semi/car collision near Pyles Concrete Detour is currently in place By Sr. Officer Jason H. Morris, Public Affairs Officer KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement COLUMBIA, KY - (10:10amCT, Fri 29 Jan 2016) The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement is currently on the scene of an Injury Accident on Campbellsville Road involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle and a Passenger car approximately 1 mile north of Columbia in front of the Pyles Concrete Company. There is a detour currently set up at this time. Further information will be released as it comes available. 2016-01-29 10:01:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Charles Thurman Ellis, 78, Dunnville, KY (1938-2016) He was retired from the Jim Bean National Distillery and was a member of the Rocky Ford Masonic Lodge. He loved horses, mules, dogs, coon hunting and trail riding. He was the son of the late Addy and Bannie Hughes Ellis. His wife of 21 years, Ina Lee Ellis, survives. He leaves 43 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Charles Thurman Ellis, 78, of Dunnville, KY passed was Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. Funeral services are 10amCT/11amET, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Leslie Bentley officiating. Burial will follow in Green River Valley Cemetery. Visitation is 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, Monday, February 1, 2016 at the funeral home with a Masonic service at 6pmCT/7pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 09:50:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KSP to raffle 2016 Dodge Ram for Trooper Island To support its Trooper Island Camp for underprivileged children, the Kentucky State Police is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a new 2016 Dodge RAM 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 pickup truck. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 09:42:01 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. School Board re-elects Floyd Burton as chair for 2016 Quin Lasley re-elected vice chair; Mr. Reed secretary of the board; Jeff Hoover given new four year contract as Board Attorney By Ed Waggener Familiar faces will remain at the helm of the Adair County Board of Education, as board members voted 4-0 to re-elect Floyd Burton (Div 4) as Board Chair, and Quin Lasley (Div 2) vice chair, and 5-0 to re-elect Superintendent Alan W. Reed to continue as Board Secretary. Both Mr. Burton and Ms. Lasley abstained from voting for themselves. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 09:39:08 | Comments | Printable version
CU women's basketball wins showdown with Shawnee State No. 1 Campbellsville defeats Shawnee State, 65-53, in a matchup of Top-5 teams By Mallory Vest CU sports information student assistant Campbellsville, KY - The top-ranked Lady Tigers forced a season-high 28 turnovers to secure their 24th-straight home win and knocked off No. 5 Shawnee State University, 65-53. In the first NAIA top-five showdown in Powell Athletic Center since Dec. 11, 2010, Campbellsville (19-3, 7-1 MSC) capitalized on a five-minute scoring drought in the fourth quarter from which Shawnee State (18-3, 6-1 MSC) was not able to recover. Four Lady Tigers scored in double figures, with Madison Stewart leading the way with 13 points. LeeAnn Grider and Lexxus Graham finished with 12 and 10, respectively. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 09:37:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
CU men's basketball steamrolls Shawnee State Hagen Tyler finds his groove and leads Campbellsville past Shawnee State, 84-72 By Jordan Alves CU sports information director Campbellsville, KY - Hagen Tyler sparked Campbellsville with six 3-pointers and scored 27 points while helping the 18th-ranked Tigers to an 84-72 win tonight over Shawnee State University. Tyler's 27 points was backed up by Sekou Harris' 15, Dii'jon Allen-Jordan's 14 and Ron Scott's 10. Scott also finished with 10 rebounds to secure his second double-double of the season - the first coming against Wilmington on Jan. 4. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 09:31:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Miami man enters guilty plea in Leitchfield cigarette store burglary Miami resident admits participating in conspiracy to burglarize a Kentucky cigarette warehouse. Stole more than $1.5 million in cigarettes from Leitchfield, Kentucky warehouse Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's Office Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky LOUISVILLE, KY - (28 Jan 2016) United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. today announced the guilty plea, from a Miami resident, before Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr., to federal conspiracy and theft charges stemming from his participation in a warehouse burglary in Leitchfield, Kentucky, in March 2011. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 09:04:35 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Baptist will show movie, War Room, 5 Feb 2016 There will be a special viewing of the movie War Room at Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, at 6pmCT, Friday, February 5, 2016. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. - William Sandell, Church Administrator 2016-01-29 08:53:42 | Comments | Printable version
Shannon Sexton: Any tax from legal sales more than we get now Wet-Dry: More civil discourse on the Wet/Dry election to be held Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 6am-6pmCT - 52 days from this posting Response to: Comments re article 80572 Brandon Burns numbers predict lower alcohol tax amounts Click on headline for complete response By Shannon Sexton, Chair, Progress in Adair County (PAC) Personal commentary Brandon, I wish I had a crystal ball to see how much revenue legal alcohol sales would bring. I don't have the ability to pinpoint it. We can calculate, figure and breakdown examples all day long, coming up with various figures and estimates. Bottom line, any tax revenue captured from legal alcohol sales would be more than we have now. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 08:17:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Prayers with families who lost loved ones in explosion Constance Gibson writes Our prayers are with you and all who got hurt or killed in the fire Thank You - Constance Gibson and familyAbout - KSP releases names of those believed to have died in explosion 2016-01-29 08:04:01 | Comments | Printable version
LWC wrestlers rally to defeat CU 19-18 Click on headline for full story with video interview By Charlie Balcom News from Lindsey Wilson College Wrestling Trailing 18-9 with three matches to go, the No. 9-ranked Lindsey Wilson wrestling team dug deep and won all three final matches to come from behind and defeat Campbellsville (KY) 19-18 in front of a frenzied crowd inside Biggers Sports Center on Thursday night, January 28, 2016. The Blue Raiders (8-5, 1-0 Mid-South Conference West Division) made their lone home dual of the season a memorable one as Chico Adams took down his opponent with 10 seconds to go in the final period at the heavyweight class to secure the last-second victory for Lindsey Wilson. Video: Lindsey Wilson Wrestling defeats Campbellsville 19-18 Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 08:02:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Bevin, Fischer announce FarmedHere to locate at West Louisville Vertical farming operation to lease 60,000 square feet, invest about $23.5 million, create 40 jobs By Jack Mazurak Frankfort, KY - Governor Matt Bevin and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that FarmedHere, the country's largest and longest-running vertical farm, will locate a year-round indoor farm and food processing facility in the West Louisville FoodPort, creating 40 jobs with a $23.5 million investment. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 07:56:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Sue Harris, 65, Taylor County, KY (1950-2016) 
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Feathersburg Church of God in Adair County, KY. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom Cafeteria in Campbellsville and Warren’s Grocery. Her husband, Spot Harris, survives. She leaves 22 direct living descendantsClick on headline for complete obituary Sue Harris, 65, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 3:10amET, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Campbellsville. Funeral service at 12pmCT/1pmET, Friday, January 29, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Chris Copher and Bro. Raymond Atwood. Burial will be in Callahan Cemetery, Feathersburg, Adair County, KY. Visitation was Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 07:28:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Robert Faye (Honkey) Daniel, Burkesville, KY (1940-2016) He was a native of Kettle, Cumberland Co., KY, and a resident of Burkesville, KY at the time of his death. He was a residential painter and loved fishing. He leaves 16 direct living descendants Click on headline for complete obituary Robert Faye (Honkey) Daniel, age 75 of Burkesville died January 28, 2016 at the Cumberland County Hospital, Burkesville, KY. A memorial service will be held at a later date as cremation was chosen. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 07:14:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Metcalfe Co. HS students tour lineman schools and SCC The 33 students attending included, from Metcalfe County High School, Anderson Konnor, Frankie bell,Jacob Bennett,Colby Blair, Camren Blazejewski, Timothy Bowen, Kodie Brooks, Michael Brown, Taylor Bown, Kayle Bryant, Kyle Coomer, Michael Crenshaw, Alexis Dotson, Sarah Dyer, Brandon Ervin, Johnathan Froedge, Chase Gardner, Max Hensley, Hunter Jessie, Devan Myers, Dylan Norris, Christina Patton, Nick Pennington, Trevor Reece, Evan Rhinehart, Trevor Saltsman, Jarad Vanzant. From Metcalfe County Middle School, Wyatt Bailey, Colin edwards, Hunter Flowers, Isaac Jones, Dillian Lee, and Donnie North. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Eric Sexton College & Career Readiness Counselor, Metcalfe County High School On Thursday, January 28, 2016 twenty seven Metcalfe County High School students and six Metcalfe County Middle School students traveled to Somerset, KY to the Lineman Training Center and Somerset Community College. The students represented multiple grade levels, and high school students completed an online application to attend this trip, funded by the KY AHED grant. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 06:13:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Singing, testimony service at Bearwallow UMC 31 Jan 2016 Sunday night, 31 Jan 2016, at 6pmCT, Bearwallow United Methodist Church, 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, will be having a singing and testimonies will be given. The Feese family 7,8,9,and 10 will be singing and a couple of people will be giving their testimonies of what the Lord has done in their lives. - Jo Ann Curry 2016-01-29 06:01:28 | Comments | Printable version
CHS international studies group to host fundraiser Group will receive 25% of sales at Campbellsville McDonald's during 3 hour shift; money earned will go toward dual credit tour of Europe By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer/Grant Writer News form Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS) Campbellsville High School's international studies group will host a fundraiser next week to raise money for a trip to Europe this summer. On Tuesday, February 2, 2016, the group, led by CHS teacher Ben Davis, will receive 25 percent of counter sales at McDonald's, 605 E Broadway, Campbellsville, KY, from 4pmCT/5pmET to 7pmCT/8pmET. Davis will be working at the restaurant taking orders. The trip to Europe is tentatively scheduled for June 9-20, 2016 and includes a tour of Spain, France and Italy. Students attending can receive high school and college credit. Davis has said the trip is very safe and fast-paced, and those attending will learn a lot and have fun. Contact: Ben Davis at 270-465-8774. 2016-01-29 05:56:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Jobless rates up in 109 Kentucky counties in December 2015 Unemployment rates were unchanged in Adair and Taylor counties year-to-year; down year-to-year in Casey and Russell; and up year-to-year in Cumberland, Green, and Metcalfe counties. See chart for 7-County area with full story By Kim Saylor Brannock Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates rose in 109 Kentucky counties between December 2014 and December 2015, fell in six counties and remained the same in five, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 05:35:13 | Comments | Printable version
CHS students named state Beta champs By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer Campbellsville Independent School District Campbellsville High School Beta Club has repeated as state champions at this year's annual state convention. CHS students attended the convention, which was at the Galt House in Louisville, on January 25-27, 2016 and competed against numerous schools from around Kentucky.< Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 05:28:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
KY AG Andy Beshear asking Congress to pass HANGUP Act Attorney General Beshear joins national effort to stop debt collection robocalls to Kentucky consumers Click on headline for complete story By Terry Sebastian News from Attorney General Andy Beshear's Office FRANKFORT, KY. (28 Jan 2016) - "Protecting Kentucky consumers from unwanted robocalls is an ongoing priority of the Office of the Attorney General. That's why we are joining with other state attorneys general to ask Congress to pass the Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone calls Act of 2015. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 05:10:13 | Comments | Printable version
Shepherdsville woman guilty of stealing $243,000 from employer Kathleen Marie Farias admits using employer's funds to pay more than $243,000 in personal expenses over five year period From U.S. Attorney's Office Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky LOUISVILLE, KY (26 Jan 2016) - United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. announced the guilty plea of Kathleen Marie Farias to charges related to the theft of over $243,000 from her Bullitt County employer, before Judge Greg Stivers in U.S. District Court. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-01-29 05:02:58 | Comments | Printable version
ACMS A-team completes Governor's Cup District competition The Adair County Middle School completed the cancelled Governor's Cup District 45 Competition Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Greensburg Baptist Church, Greensburg KY. The following students will move on to regional competition in Monroe County, KY:
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Today, FRIDAY with CM - 29 Jan 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for January 29, 2016: Expected future--Robert Stone, Friday, 29 January 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1599 2016-01-29 03:54:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Remembering Mitchell: Will miss that infectious smile Mitchell Coomer By Billy Joe Fudge- Billy Joe Fudge 2016-01-29 03:43:02 | Comments | Printable version
M. Coomer, 60; Lori Coomer; Kinley Rodgers; & Steven Aaron Keltner services All will be at Stotts Phelps McQueary Funeral Home; completed individual obituaries and arrangement will be posted later. Mitchell Coomer, 60; Lori Rogers Coomer, 52; Kinley Rodgers, 1 year old; and Steven Aaron Keltner, 32, all died suddenly Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in a fire and explosion on the M. Coomer Road near Columbia, KY. Funeral arrangements for all four victims are under the direction of Stotts-Phelps McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Completed individual obituaries and arrangement will be announced later by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY 2016-01-29 03:38:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 29 Happy Birthday, Faye Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gerhard Lepiarczyk | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Handy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haviland Felix Roach (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Miller Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janson Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Tyler Collins (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Ann Harris (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JoAnn Harris (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lloyd Wilson. (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Grant, Breeding, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Holmes, Adair County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Scott Logsdon, Adair Co., KY (1980-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Cooper, 52, Adair Co., KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ike Russell Caffee, 70, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Docey Roy Goodin, 93, Dunnville, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Lilburn Cox, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Ray Garmon, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine M. Bragg (Sexton), Edmonton, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Faye Wayne, 76, Russell County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Broome, Breeding, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Clark, 70, Dunnville, KY (1947-2017)\ | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny Absher, 62, Adair County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann Curry , 52, Taylor Co., KY (1965-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Dean Estes, Taylor County, KY/Green Co. native (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara (Barbo) Lanham, 75, Liberty, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Kincaid, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cleston Lee Simpson, 69, Greensburg, KY (1950-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diana Sue Harris, Casey County, KY (1965-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Howard Murphy, 70, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flona B. Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1920-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Luttrell, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Jones Key, Cumberland County, KY (1933-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Marie Smith, 74, Edmonton, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, In Memory Birthday Collis G. Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ray Fancher, 62, Knob Lick, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John David Barr, Sr., 76, Russell Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Ann Parnell, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Elizabeth Ward, 82, Summersville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judell Beauchamp Wright, 72, Green Co., KY (1945-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie B. George, 85 Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie O. Buckman, 83, Taylor Co., KY/Adair County, KY native (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Robinson, 81, Jamestown, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lois Wade, 72, Russell County, KY (1947-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lucy Harmon Davis, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Martha Noel, 62, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul M. (Hadacol) Mitchell, 91, Green County, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearl M. York, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Leigh, 85, Liberty, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Roberts (1929-2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Lee Corhn, 69, Hustonville, KY (1950-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Ford, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma McQueen, Walltown, KY (1928-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, January 29, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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