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Lindsey Wilson College classes cancelled for Mon 15 Feb 2016

Monday, 15 Feb 2016, classes at Lindsey Wilson College Main Campus, Columbia, KY, have been cancelled and non-essential staff will operate on a two hour delay. Offices will open at 9amCT. Note: Essential staff includes Physical Plant, Dining Center, and Public Safety. - Duane Bonifer, LWC.

2016-02-14 20:34:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

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Update: Located and safe: Search for missing girl



2016-02-14 - Photo from Kentucky State Police, Post 4, Elizabethtown.
KSP Post 4 Troopers/Detectives are asking for help from the public in locating a missing Hardin Co. girl. Emma Riney (17) left her residence early Thursday morning, February 11, 2016, for school in a grey 1996 Nissan King Cab truck (Ky. reg. 307-LTT) but never arrived. She has contacted friends since she went missing and is thought to be in the company of an unknown adult male. Anyone with any information concerning her whereabouts or the identity of the adult male in the picture is asked to contact KSP Post 4 at 270-766-5078 or your local law enforcement agency.

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TJ Health/Columbia clinics opening one hour late Mon 15 Feb 2016

The T.J. Health Columbia clinics (including Russell Springs and Edmonton) will open one hour late on Monday, February 15, 2016 due to the weather conditions. - Laura Belcher, TJ Regional Health

2016-02-14 20:18:51 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. Attorney opening on 2-hour delay Mon 15 Feb 2016

The offices of Adair County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison Corbin, upstairs in the Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, will open on a two hour delay, at 10amCT instead of 8amCT, Monday, February 15, 2016. - Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin

2016-02-14 20:11:39 | Comments | Printable version

KSP post 15 seeks help locating missing Hardin Co. girl, 17

By Tpr Jeff Gregory, Public Information Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 4, Elizabethtown, KY

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY – KSP Post 4 Troopers/Detectives are asking for help from the public in locating a missing Hardin Co. girl. Emma Riney (17) left her residence early Thursday morning, February 11, 2016, for school in a grey 1996 Nissan King Cab truck (Ky. reg. 307-LTT) but never arrived. She has contacted friends since she went missing and is thought to be in the company of an unknown adult male. Anyone with any information concerning her whereabouts or the identity of the adult male in the picture linked to this story is asked to contact KSP Post 4 at 270-766-5078 or your local law enforcement agency.


2016-02-14 20:06:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Clarcor Air Filtration closing for 1st shift only Mon 15 Feb 2016

Gary Maupin writes:

Clarcor Air Filtration, 901 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY, closing is for 1st shift only. 2nd shift is on normal schedule. 1st shift maintenance is on regular schedule. - Gary Maupin


2016-02-14 19:34:35 | Comments | Printable version

CU classes and offices closed Mon 15 Feb 2016

Classes are canceled and offices at Campbellsville University are closed tomorrow Monday, Feb. 15 due to the weather.

2016-02-14 19:14:36 | Comments | Printable version

Adair County Government Offices closed, Mon 15 Feb 2016

The Adair County Judge Executive's Office, The Adair County Clerk's Office, and the Adair County PVA Office, all in the Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, and the Adair Co. Animal Shelter, the Adair Recycling Center, and the Adair County Judicial Center, Circuit Court Clerk closed; Judge Michael Loy has cancelled District Court, Docket will be rescheduled. will be closed all day, Mon 15 Feb 2016. - Holly Grimsley, Deputy Co. Judge Executive

2016-02-14 16:53:52 | Comments | Printable version

Janet Sue Corbin Lee, Somerset, KY, Adair native (1941-2016)

She was a native of Columbia, KY, and a resident of Somerset, KY, at the time of her death. She was a member of an old line, highly respected Adair County, KY family, the daughter of the late Elvin and Mary Hazel Overstreet Corbin. Her husband of over 58 years, Russell Allen Lee, survives. She leaves eight direct living descendants. Sue was a homemaker, worked as a nurse at the Columbia Hospital. She helped deliver her first grandchild. She loved her family, sewing, quilting, collecting cookie jars. Sue was a faithful member of Liberty Baptist Church and considered herself a missionary for the Lord.
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Sue Lee, age 74, of Somerset, KY, departed this life on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 10amCT/11amET, in the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 W Highway 80, Somerset, KY, with Bro. Ulanda Price and Bro. Troy Merrick officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Kidder, KY. Visitation will be Monday, February 15, 2016 after 4pmCT/5pmET,at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.


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2016-02-14 15:55:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Tiaira Scott, Kayla Miracle repeat as WCWA National Champions

The WCWA national championship is the first step in qualifying to wrestle for the United State of America in the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympics. The top three athletes in each weight category from the 2016 national championship earned a spot in the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials hosted in Iowa City, Iowa on April 9-10.
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By Lindey Young, Campbellsville University

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Kayla Miracle and Tiaira Scott won back-to-back national titles and led Campbellsville University women's wrestling to a fourth place finish at the WCWA National Championship hosted at Oklahoma City University.

Miracle and Scott are only the third and fourth Campbellsville University student-athletes to be repeat national titles. Tiosha Beasley (2012 & 2013) and Detrick Briggs (2009 & 2010) won back-to-back outdoor track and field national titles.


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2016-02-14 15:32:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Traffic alert: I-75 SB blocked near MM 62, Rockcastle Co., KY

Multiple cars stuck due to road conditions

SOMERSET, KY (2:35pmCT, 14 Feb 2016)-- Interstate 75 in Rockcastle County is currently blocked at mile marker 62 southbound due to multiple cars being stuck due to road conditions. KYTC crews are working to clear the roadway. Unknown duration of blockage at this time. - Amber Hale, Information Officer, District 8 - Somerset, Somerset, KY 42502


2016-02-14 15:22:35 | Comments | Printable version

Mike Keltner: EMD urges Adair Countians to stay off roads

By Mike Keltner, Adair Co. EMD
As expected this snowfall coming in an extended period is creating difficulties for our road crews. Until the snowfall stops or slows progress will be hindered. Our State and County Road Crews, Emergency Personnel, and Officials are working diligently and provisions are established for road crews to assist response of emergency personnel to life treating emergencies and fires. While we anticipate a change from snow to rain on Monday and a resolution to this incident, we will remain vigilant until the last flake melts. As history has shown Adair Countians play a crucial role in assisting their friends, neighbors, and relatives, for that we thank you. We urge you to stay off the roadways until this snow incident has fully resolved and contact 911 for emergencies.
-Mike Keltner , Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management
107 N High Street, Columbia, KY 42728


2016-02-14 15:19:55 | Comments | Printable version

KYTC District 8 crews treating roads, conditions deteriorating

By Amber Hale, Public Information Officer
KYTC District 8: serving the counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Lincoln, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell and Wayne

SOMERSET, KY - (1:28pmCT; Sun 14 Feb 2016) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews are on the road this Valentine's Day treating routes as another round of winter weather has moved into the area.

As anticipated the steady snow fall has caused routes to become covered quickly and travel conditions are rapidly deteriorating. Motorists need to allow extra time and use caution if traveling. Please slowdown and allow extra space between vehicles.


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2016-02-14 13:30:25 | Comments | Printable version

Kelvin Bailey: Statistics should compare Wet to Dry areas

If it can't be shown that incidents of these negative results of alcohol consumption actually increase in 'wet' areas, than there's really no value in bringing them into this particular debate. - KELVIN BAILEY
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By Kelvin Bailey,
Personal commentary

At this point, I have still not decided how (or if) I'll be voting in Adair County's upcoming wet/dry election.

As such, I am grateful for the ongoing robust discussion concerning the issue. I particulary appreciate when thoughts and opinions are girded with a good portion of research or statistics.


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2016-02-14 13:20:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary

Evening services cancelled 14 Feb 2016 at Living by Faith Church

Services have been cancelled tonight at Living by Faith Community Church, 3041 Edmonton Road, Columbia, KY - Lesa Withers

2016-02-14 13:09:30 | Comments | Printable version

Bernadine Samuel Andrew, 87, Jamestown, KY; Adair native (1928-2016)

Mrs. Andrew was a member of the Glensfork Christian Church and a homemaker. She was a retired cook in the Adair County School System. She was a member of a large, respected South Adair County Family, the daughter of the late Zack Louis and Martha Elsie Loy Samuell. She leaves 17 direct living descendants.
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Bernadine Samuell Andrew, 87, of Jamestown, KY formerly of the Glensfork Community of Adair County, KY, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 4:05pmCT, at her home after several weeks illness.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 11amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Carroll Egnew & Bro. Bill Wethington the officiating clergy. Burial will be in the Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The family requests visiting after 2:30pmCT, Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the funeral home.


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2016-02-14 12:45:28 | Comments | Printable version

JIM: Responds positively to Mr. Halsey commentary

More on the too little addressed and painfully serious issue of exploding carbonated beverage containers as it weighs in the upcoming local option election. Thus far, only the fearless duo, JIM and JON HALSEY, have sallied forth with facts on the matter

Jim writes:
Bot mot, Mr. Halsey, bon mot! I doff my hat to your wit, good Sir.

As a bit of grist for the mill, I'll mention that another popular carbonated drink of that era was named Dope Cola. As a matter of fact, an ad for that very product (bottled in Campbellsville, "W.H. Wilson, distributor for this section") appeared in the same edition of the News as did the dire concerns about the bubbly beverages. - Jim
Comments re article 81057 Exploding containers just one of many dangers


2016-02-14 11:27:34 | Comments | Printable version

Chris Jessie: Update on KYTC District 4 area

Snow and ice teams are out treating this morning. Light snow is reported over most of the District 4 area which includes: Breckinridge, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Hart, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Taylor and Washington Counties.
Click on headline for complete update

By Chris Jessie, Public Information Officer
KYTC District 4, Elizabethtown, KY

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (Sun 14 Feb 2016 at 9:15amCT) Plowing will be our best option later today with several inches of snow expected. The highest totals are likely in the southern half of the area.


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2016-02-14 10:27:19 | Comments | Printable version

Billy Joe Fudge: Mystery man who was Dad's Best Friend

The final say from the ultimate authority: Billy Joe Fudge confirms that all the guesses to date are correct: That is Maurice (some sent it as Morris) Lay with his dad, the late Ordell Fudge. And that inspires a wonderful story about the business affiliation Mr. Lay had with George Pelston, at the time a 14 year old mechanical engineering genius from Sparksville, the Capital City of the Great Wood South
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By Billy Joe Fudge

Yes, for all those who sent answers, that is indeed Maurice Lay and My Dad, Ordell Fudge.

On another note, Maurice fussed and fussed to Dad about folks coming in all the time needing repair work on their bicycles. He, being the Chief Executive Officer of Western Auto's Columbia Kentucky Division claimed to have the expertise to do the repairs but, according to him, did not have the time.


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2016-02-14 10:17:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge

Exploding containers just one of many dangers

Jon Halsey writes:
"Thank goodness those soft drinks never caught on. What carnage they might have wrought."

With tongue firmly planted in cheek, I would suggest that maybe, just maybe, a little time spent at the check out lanes of the local Discount Store or any of the area grocery stores would suggest that the consequences have not been so benign.

I am usually amazed when I see a cart loaded with cases of "pop" it often has a person of considerable girth at the helm. Given Kentucky's rating for Obesity related health issues it would seem that exploding containers was only one of the many dangers of these nefarious seducers of our Nation's youth and the weak-willed.

But thanks to "Jim" I now know the origen of the use of "pop" to describe soft drinks.
Jon Halsey, Knifley
Comments re article 81052 Danger lurking the perils of drink


2016-02-14 10:01:22 | Comments | Printable version

District 3 crews brace for possible impactful winter weather

9amCT, Sunday, 14 February 2016 KYTC Update on Road Conditions
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By Wes Watt, Public Information Officer
KYTC District 3, Serving Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd, Warren Counties

It is very possible this system could bring similar conditions to the District 3 area.


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2016-02-14 09:32:41 | Comments | Printable version

Steven Grider proud of Russell County for going wet

Even though I don't drink anymore myself, I was extremely proud of my native Russell County going wet, and I will be extremely proud if my neighboring Adair County ever goes wet, even though we both know they have both been wet for years. Thanks again, Steven & Teresa Grider, now residents of Hardin County, KY

Above a followup to: Steve Grider says Kevin Jenkins left our one very important fact


2016-02-14 09:22:54 | Comments | Printable version

Services at Harrods Fork Baptist cancelled 14 Feb 2016

Services at Harrods Fork Baptist Church, 169 Harrods Fork Circle, Columbia, KY are cancelled today, Sun 14 Feb 2016, due to the weather. - Linda Walker

2016-02-14 09:11:50 | Comments | Printable version

Danger lurking: the perils of drink

This artickle is presented with a a delicately-worded note to readers, warning them of the graphic content contained herein. Amazingly, none of the Facts presented in the issue of the day - to have Legal, Taxed Sales of Alcoholic Beverages or continue the Current Distribution System - has addressed this real issue: The danger of injury from exploding bottles of carbonated drinks, as so eloquently stated and reliably reported by the Adair County News on June 30, 1909.
Click on headline for revelations only the history sleuth JIM could uncover.

By JIM

A strongly worded editorial in the June 30, 1909 edition of the Adair County News came down hard on the danger of drink.

The piece opened by stating the prohibition movement had by then been on for several years and "the country is steadily drying." However (isn't there forever a "however" to suck the joy and sunshine?), that comment segued into a stern warning about the rise of another dangerous form of drink:


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2016-02-14 08:59:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

Services cancelled 14 Feb 2016 at Columbia Baptist Church

Due to weather, all Sunday services have been cancelled at Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg St, Columbia, KY, for today, February 14, 2016. - Christine Wooten

2016-02-14 08:47:27 | Comments | Printable version

Cindy Harvey: Adair Co. needs to come into 21st Century

Personal Commentary: For: Will vote Yes on March 22, 2016.

Cindy Harvey writes:
I, too, agree with Amy Pike. I have read all the facts as they are right now, and have had an opinion about this for quite some time. I'm not much of a drinker but I would like to have the opportunity to buy alcohol should I choose to do so and not have to drive to another county to buy it. By staying "dry", Adair County is missing out on a tax base that I believe in the end will produce more construction jobs, fix the hospital and possibly bring in a good restaurant or two that will also bring jobs. Adair County needs to come into the 21st century and vote YES on March 22.... --Cindy Harvey
Comments re article 81028 Amy Pike Does not drink but will vote Yes to legal sales


2016-02-14 08:45:08 | Comments | Printable version

Services cancelled at Word of Life Church Sun 14 Feb 2016

Both services, at 10:30am and 6pmCT, Sunday, February 14, 2016, are cancelled due to the weather, at Wordof Life Church, 906 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Tiffany Thompson

2016-02-14 08:35:31 | Comments | Printable version

Steve Grider says Kevin Jenkins left our one very important fact

Steve Grider writes to Kevin Jenkins:
I agree with your comments, even though I have not actually checked the "facts" myself, but it seems you left out one very important fact. What percentage of these crimes occurred in wet counties, and what percentage occurred in so called dry counties? I moved from Russell Springs to Elizabethtown two and a half years ago, where it is wet, and even though I have not actually checked the so called statistics, it seems percentage wise for the population, there's a lot less crime here. - Steve Grider
Comments re article 81044 Kevin Jenkins sends comments on alcohol


2016-02-14 08:30:54 | Comments | Printable version

No services at Praise Assembly of God today

Ann Burton Murphy writes:
Church services canceled today at Praise Assembly of God, 310 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY, due to weather conditions. -Ann Burton Murphy


2016-02-14 08:03:24 | Comments | Printable version

No services at Cane Valley Christian Church

Bill Henson writes:
Cane Valley Christian Church, 2250 Cane Valley RD, Cane Valley, KY will have no services today, Sunday, February 14, 2016. - Bill Henson


2016-02-14 08:02:43 | Comments | Printable version

Kevin Jenkins sends comments on alcohol

By Kevin Jenkins
Personal commentary

Who will sign their name behind these FACTS and name it progress for Adair County. I want this county to prosper and grow so NO TO ALCOHOL is a great place to start - based on true facts.

Facts About Alcohol:


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2016-02-14 07:53:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary

Church Services cancelled today at Plum Point Baptist

Bro. Lewis Haynes has called to announce that church services at Plum Point Baptist Church, 6107 are cancelled today because of the snow coming in and CM wants the congregation to let Ludora, Tucker, Eb, the E-town Manns, and other stalwart Christian soldiers who might try to come regardless of weather know that there will be no church services today, Sunday, February 14, 2016, at the church where regular Sundays there is Sunday School 9:30amCT. Sunday Morning Worship 10:25am.and Evening Bible Study, at 4:30pmCT.

2016-02-14 07:19:03 | Comments | Printable version

Charles Marshburn wonders about the Infamous Bootlegger

Charles Marshburn writes:
I wonder if anyone can tell me why there is a bootlegger that everyone seems to know is still operating in Columbia and the rest of Adair County. Which police outfit would be responsible for his apprehension? Does anyone really care? Charles Marshburn
Thanks, Charles Marshburn - Maybe what you are looking for the phone number(s) for the home deliveries alleged to be the modus operandi of today's local alcoholic beverage venders, rather than a name. But if you are a "Wet," some cite the alleged illegal methods of the mod'n world of technology to be a safer alternative than controlled, taxpaying legal sales. - EW


2016-02-14 07:12:18 | Comments | Printable version

Sabine Eastham sends ski album from Werfenweng, Austria

Click on headline for Werfenweng album from Snow Loving Sabine Eastham

Quite appropriate for the weather of the past few days - and expected for today, Sunday, February 14, 2016 - Sabine Eastham, Director of International Studies at Lindsey Wilson College - sends an album of photos of her nine year old niece, Nina Danner - on a ski outing in Werfenweng, Austria, not too far from Nina's home in Regensburg, Germany, one of Bavaria's oldest and most beautiful cities. (See Wikipedia entry, Regensburg, Germany.

Ms. Eastham, a native of Germany, has a great affinity for snow, it would seem from she and husband Ricky Eastham's choice of locales in Adair County on Greenbriar Ridge the local equivalent of the Alpine Reaches, and which does, by all local accounts, get more snow than lower elevations in Adair County. (See Country lane on Greenbriar Ridge a Winter Wonderland



2016-02-14 06:10:21 | Comments | Printable version

CMS students are raising money for TC Animal Shelter

By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer

Campbellsville Middle School students are raising money for Taylor County Animal Shelter

CMS leadership classes will compete in a Paws for a Cause collection war, starting Monday, February 15, 2016. The class raising the most money will receive a party. Classes must collect at least $50 to be eligible for the party.

All proceeds will be given to the Taylor County Animal Shelter, 2175 Hodgenville Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

For more information, contact Campbellsville Middle School, 315 Roberts Road, Campbellsville, KY at 270-465-5121. - Calen McKinney, Public Informaton Officer, Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS)


2016-02-14 06:00:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Shannon Sexton: Teenage fatalities decreased with legalization

Personal Commentary

Shannon Sexton writes
In addition to my last comment: If you average 1995 - 2004 you will see an average of 18.1 teenage fatalities due to alcohol related collisions. If you average 2005-2014, you'll see a substantial decrease in that average to 9.8 teenage fatalities due to alcohol related collisions. Tighter laws and regulations lessen the ability for under age teens to acquire alcohol. - Shannon Sexton, PAC Chair
Comments above about: Shannon Sexton: Legalize it, regulate it and control it.


2016-02-14 05:33:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary

WKU regents appoint presidential search committee

Two of seven members of the Western Kentucky University presidential search committee are from nearby Glasgow, KY
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By Bob Skipper
News from Western Kentucky University

BOWLING GREEN, KY (Thu 12 Feb 2016) - Western Kentucky University's Board of Regents have begun the process of the search for a new WKU president by appointing a presidential search committee.

The committee will be chaired by Regent Dr. Phillip W. Bale of Glasgow. Also appointed to the committee were Dr. Barbara Burch of Bowling Green, faculty regent; Cynthia Harris of Louisville, board secretary; Julie Hinson of Louisville, president of the WKU Alumni Association; James G. Meyer of Bowling Green, community representative and past regents chair; Jay Todd Richey of Glasgow, student regent; and Dr. Tamela W. Smith, staff regent.


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2016-02-14 05:10:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Mary Ann Bardin: Agrees with Amy Pike comments to vote Yes

Personal commentary


Mary Bardin writes:
Amy Pike, this is well said. Prescription drug abuse is a much greater concern than alcohol. I am no expert on the bible either. However, I think the grape juice at communion is representative of the wine used with bread. - Mary Bardin
Comments re article 81028 Amy Pike Does not drink but will vote Yes to legal sales


2016-02-14 05:02:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary

KYTC District 3 snow crews reporting to local facilities today

By Wes Watt, Public Information Officer
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 3, Bowling Green, KY

BOWLING GREEN, KY - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 Crews will be reporting to their local facilities sometime this morning, Sunday, February 14, 2016 in preparation for a winter storming moving across the district. The western counties will report in the earliest as it those counties expected to get hit first.

This storm is expected to bring 2 to 4 inches of snow according to the latest National Weather Service forecast. The heaviest snow is expected to begin midmorning and continue to snow through the evening. Crews will be out salting and if necessary plowing. It is very likely hazardous road conditions could be present in this morning and get worse as the day goes forward.


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2016-02-14 04:50:19 | Comments | Printable version

Today, SUNDAY with CM, 14 Feb 2016

Haiku by Robert Stone for February 14, 2016:
Friends need our support
so ignore minor foibles
and be proud of them.
--Robert Stone, Sunday, 14 February 2016.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1615



2016-02-14 04:43:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Tom Chaney: These Are the Times That Try Men's Souls

Of Writers And Their Books: "These Are the Times That Try Men's Souls." Tom reviews David McCullough's book 1776 which tells the story of the year of our nation's birth when the fate of the emerging nation rested on the backs of George Washington and of troops whose enlistments seem to expire at inopportune times. This column first appeared 10 July 2005.
The next earlier Tom Chaney column: Money, Sex, and Murder

By Tom Chaney

"These Are the Times That Try Men's Souls"

The Fourth of July is the day we celebrate the approval of the Declaration of Independence. The haze of 200 plus years creates an aura around that event which obscures its context.

We forget the depth of the trouble in which the emerging alliance of thirteen colonies found itself in that year of 1776.


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2016-02-14 04:43:10 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 14
Happy Anniversary to Ningie and Fred Miller (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Bobby Willis and Edie Egbert | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Gary and Lisa Tucker (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Rhonda Padilla (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mary and Lorne Holler (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, P.J. and Rachel Rowe (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Simpson and Shirley Reliford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Todd and Danette Burton (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bill Lewis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brinkson Maddox Bennett (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carolyn "Sue" Burton Satterfield (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charles England (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Davey Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debbie Booher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Edra "Bobbie" Nell Collins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Erica Hagan (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ginger Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jessica Lacy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lawrence Hamilton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, McKenzie Martin (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael George Payne (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rodney Loy (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Brooke Helm | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shannon Neat (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tony Beard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tony Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Troy Kimbler (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carril M. Selby, Russell Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Georgia Milded Shuffett, Green Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis Hugh Morgan, Taylor Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floyde Donham, Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Kimbler Stern, Adair Co., KY native (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dixie Shelton, Taylor County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earnest Murphy, Casey County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Winston McGuire, Taylor County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Benjamin Bradshaw, Jr., Russell Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Treva Roy Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Haskel Rogers, Adair County, KY (1916-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Roger Dishman, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Edward Carlton, 86, Russell County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gregory Ray Norris, Sr., 29, of Columbia, KY (1986-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lardine Owens, 80, Adair County, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arlene Milby, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Clifford I. Carnes, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Harris, 65, Taylor County, KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Madie Lee Sharp Brown , 95, Kettle, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Goodin McQuaide, Adair Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wayne Dougherty, Metcalfe County, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James C. Edelen, 80, Taylor Co., KY, (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Theresa Marie Wilson, 54, Cumberland Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Smith Drostie, 89, Casey County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles (Pete) Roark, 82, Russell Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leola Collins Childress, 63, Windsor, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Warren Lynn Cox, 48, Taylor Co., KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ivan (Bootie) Bault, Taylor Co./Adair Co., KY native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deborah Gelvin Brassfield, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Woodrow Wilson, Taylor County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Allen Wood, Cumberland Co., KY/NY native (1958-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvin Wright (d. 1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Pearl Appleby, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anthony James (Tony) Riddle, 53, Burkesville, KY (1968-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Keith Wray, 63, Cumberland County, KY (1955-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobbye Jane Sleet Marshall, 80, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Ancil Reynolds, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daryl Timothy Meadows, 57, Greensburg, KY (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delva Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Kenneth Peasley | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Russell Harmon, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glen Blankenship, Jr., 54, Russell Springs, KY (1968-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hiestand Johnson, 83, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Sells, 91, Burkesville, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hubert G. Wright, 85, Summersville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. D. Rainwater, 90, Taylor County, KY (1928-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Huddleston, 65, Columbia, KY (1958-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Lundy, 73, Columbia, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Julia F. Burris, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin Joe Russell, 43, Lexington, KY (1980-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lyndon Murphy, 83, Casey County, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matthew Keith Chapman, 23, Green Co, KY (1998-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Pearl Richards, 93, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mervin Lee Dyer, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Neal Key (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Lewis Haynes, 85, Adair County, KY (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rollin L. (Shorty) Rooks, 87, Columbia, KY native (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Thomas (Tommy) Brown, 61 Adair Co., KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, "Alven" Buddy Wright | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2016
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTTime to check CM Directory of Churches for Sunday worship service schedules. | (ID:39218, Comment)
6:31amCTSunrise | (ID:39215, Comment)
7:00amCTChurch cancellations today:
Click on link, if any, for more details.

- Church Services cancelled today at Plum Point Baptist
- No services at Praise Assembly of God today
- No services at Cane Valley Christian Church
- Services cancelled at Word of Life Church
- Services cancelled 14 Feb 2016 at Columbia Baptist Church
- Services at Harrods Fork Baptist cancelled

Church cancellations Sunday Evening
- Evening services cancelled 14 Feb 2016 at Living by Faith Church

See CM DIRECTORY of CHURCHES for information regular services at area churches. | (ID:39214, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:39217, Comment)
Lunch break WALKING Club members. Everyday, 11am-11:30amCT. At Holloway Wellness Center, 399 Williams Street, Columbia, KY. | (ID:39220, Comment)
1:00pmCTLindsey Wilson Women's Tennis hosts Cumberlands (KY, at LWC's Henry Baughman Tennis Complex, 401 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. DETAILS & LAST MATCH - Chris Wells, SID | (ID:39084, Comment)
Services, Columbia, KY, for Anna Mildred Cofer, 85, Adair County, KY (1930-2016) | (ID:39213, Comment)
2:00pmCTServices, Burkesville, KY, Mrs. Willia Hicks (Aunt Bill) Smith, 107, Burkesville, KY (1909-2016) | (ID:39098, Comment)
Service, Jamestown, KY, for Marie Ballenger, 88, Russell County, KY (1927-2016) | (ID:39206, Comment)
5:00pmCT Chimes in the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:39219, Comment)
5:19pmCTSunset | (ID:39216, Comment)

 

































 
 
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