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Daily News for Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Bettie Marie Black, Russell County, KY (1957-2016) She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and was a member of Russell Springs United Methodist Church. She was a native of Pulaski County, KY. She was the daughter of Frank Black and the late Virginia Blades Black. She leaves two direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary. Bettie Marie Black, 58, of Russell Springs, KY, died Monday, February 15, 2016 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Funeral service for Bettie Marie Black will be 2pmCT, Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating. Visitation will be after 11amCT, Saturday. Interment in the Russell Springs City Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY. Special Music by John Campbell. Honorary Pallbearers: Jayden Thomas, and Joseph Black; Active Pallbearers: David Thomas, Wesley Coffey, Lee Cox, Forbie Rogers, Austin Rogers, and Garey Bishop. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 20:13:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Go or No Go for Wed 17 Feb 2016 Not updated since 7:01amCT: Switch to CM EVENTS for today for latest updates By Larry Smith & Tammy Sexton & Ed Waggener Collaborative report from FM 92.7 the WAVE, FM 99.9 the Big Dawg, and ColumbiaMagazine.com NO GO - Schools Closed
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Roberta Hudson, 79, Russell Co., KY (1936-2016) 
She was a bus moniter for the Russell County Schools and was a member of French Valley United Methodist Church. She was born in Russell County, KY, and was a resident of the county at the time of her death in Pulaski County, KY. She was a member of a highly respected family, the daughter of the late Edward & Desdie Gaskin Bradshaw. She was the widow of Dan Hudson. She leaves five direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Roberta Hudson, 79, of Russell Springs, KY, died Monday, February 15, 2016 at the Cumberland Nursing & Rehab in Somerset, KY. Funeral service for Roberta Hudson will be 2pmCT, Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Barry Bradshaw and Bro. Carroll Egnew officiating. Visitation after 5pmCT, Thursday, February 18, 2016. Burial will be in the Russell Springs City Cemetery. Special Music: Michelle & Kendra Rowe. Pallbearers will be Barry Bradshaw, Mike Jones, Matthew Brown, Gerald Harmon, Eddie Bradshaw, and Alan Bradshaw. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 17:22:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. School Board meets Thu 18 Feb 2016 - AGENDA The Adair County Board of Education will meet in a regular session at 6pmCT, Thu 18 Feb 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 Chairman Floyd Burton Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 15:32:39 | Comments | Printable version
Mr. Arlis Clark Key, 87, Cumberland Co., KY (d. 14 Feb 2016) 
He was a native of Cumberland County, KY and a resident of Johnson County, IN, at the time of his death.His wife, Kathleen Key, survives. He leaves 17 direct living descendants. Mr. Key was a machinist for Chrysler in Indianapolis for over 32 years.Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Arlis Clark Key, 87, of Greenwood, IN passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 10amCT, at Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY, with Bro. Carlos Burdine and Bro. Wade Zachary officiating. Burial in the Guthries Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 9amCT, Thursday, February 18, 2016 until the funeral hour at Norris-New. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 15:04:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kentucky ranks 8th in nation in total degree, credential growth By Sue Patrick News from the Council on Postsecondary Education The Council on Postsecondary Education issued the "Kentucky Completion Report" today that shows total degrees and credentials awarded grew 59 percent over a 10-year period, from 39,203 awards in 2003-04 to 62,339 awards in 2012-13. This growth at Kentucky's public two-year, four-year and independent sectors ranked eighth in the nation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 14:48:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Alma Martin Nolt, 71, Casey Co., KY, Lancaster Co., PA native (1943-2016) She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Groffdale Conference Mennonite. She was born in Lancaster County, PA. She was daughter of the late Samuel and Magdalena Martin Burkholder. Her husband, Luke Nolt of Ephrata, PA, survives. She leaves 58 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Alma Martin Nolt, of Ephrata, PA, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 in Casey County, KY. She was 71. Funeral services and burial will take place in Lancaster County, PA. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 14:25:07 | Comments | Printable version
Lucian Ware, 80, Columbia, KY, Casey native (1935-2016) 
He was a farmer and construction worker. Lucian was a member of the Sanders Chapel Separate Baptist Church. He loved singing gospel music and was a member of the Crossroads Quartet for 42 years. He was the son of the late Roscoe and Blanche Tarter Ware. His wife of 42 years, Genevee Woody Ware, survives. He leaves three direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Lucian Ware, 80, of Columbia, KY, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY. Funeral services are 12pmCT/1pmET Friday, February 19, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bros. Danny Bailey, David Coffey, and Steve Corbin officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Cemetery. Visitation is 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Thursday, February 18, 2016, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 13:51:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rickie Williams' Is this progress? now in Tracking Discussion Rickie Williams pointed out that his letter on the wet dry issue -- Is this progress? -- was not included in the list published earlier today. It will be added now and was only missed because the list included those received since the election was validated and scheduled. We are happy to add others on this specific subject. Please send the request with the story ID number from the URL, as Rickie did below, to help us quickly locate and include it. Rickie Williams writes: Mine is not on the list. It was sid=80003Comments re article 81116 Tracking the discussion wet vs dry in Adair County KY 2016-02-16 13:39:32 | Comments | Printable version
Cancelled: ACHS Lady Indians game, tonight 16 Feb 2016 The Adair County Lady Indians basketball game with Bardstown High School, scheduled for 5:30pmCT, Tue 16 Feb 2016 at John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY, has been canceled. - Brent Campbell 2016-02-16 13:13:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Admires art in Betsy Fausnaugh's photo of Gradyville Church Shelia Wade writes: This is such a beautiful picture of the church. I just had to comment. It would be even more beautiful framed. Thank You for sharing this with us. I just happened to know the pastor there. - Shelia WadeComments re photo 64887 Scenic Adair Co KY Unique view of Gradyville Baptist Church 2016-02-16 13:08:20 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Schools in Session Wed 17 Feb 2016 on 1 hr delay School will be in session in the Adair County School District on Wednesday, 17 Feb 2016. Buses will run 1 hour late in the morning and classes will start an hour late. School will dismiss and buses will run at the regular time in the afternoon. - Alan W. Reed, Superintendent 2016-02-16 10:46:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Jon Halsey on Wet/Dry: Wants more truth, less truthiness Jon Halsey writes: It's great to see the "give and take" of democracy in action and CM is to be highly commended for facilitating this core underpinning of our culture and political process.Comments re article 81116 Tracking the discussion wet vs dry in Adair County KY 2016-02-16 10:41:44 | Comments | Printable version
Ernie Dawson & Heirline at 1st Church of Nazarene, 21 Feb 2016 Ernie Dawson & Heirline from Jasper, TN, will be singing at 10:30amCT,Sunday, February 21, 2016 at The First Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Pastor Tom Legg & congregation invite everyone to attend. - Mary Anna Burns 2016-02-16 10:30:51 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Grand Group meeting for 16 Tue 2016 is cancelled The Grand Group (Grandparent Support Group) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 11amCT at the Adair Cooperative Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. - Debbie Cowan 2016-02-16 09:53:46 | Comments | Printable version
An Adair church hard hit by latest snowstorm needs help Weight of snow - see accompanying pictures, crashed roof into church floor, causing a huge mess. The Columbia Christian Church's Band of Brothers is pitching in at 8amCT, Saturday, February 20, 2016 to help at the church, Hungry House Ministry, 5354 Allen Schoolhouse Road, Columbia, KY, and invite others to to join in any way. The church was insured, but there's still an approximately $20,000 shortfall. If you can help with in-kind services, money or needed materials, call Tim Johnson at 270-585-2064. Click on headline for complete story w/photo(s) By Tim Johnson News from Band of Brothers, Columbia Christian Church A couple weeks ago, right after the last storm, I saw an article about a church in Adair County that had it's roof cave in in the last heavy storm. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 09:50:38 | Comments | Printable version
Today, TUESDAY with CM - 16 Feb 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for February 16, 2016: After singing hymns--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 16 February 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days 2016-02-16 08:45:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Tracking the discussion: wet vs dry in Adair County KY By Linda Waggener Following is a list of links to all news and opinions received on the issue of legalizing alcohol sales since January 1, 2016. The election will happen March 22, 2016 and voters will be urged to get out and cast their ballots for, or against, the legal sale of alcohol in Adair County, KY. Columbiamagazine.com respects all voices and will endeavor to print all who contribute signed letters of civil discourse on this very important matter. Letters and comments from persons who have already stated positions may be held to make room for opinions of those who have not yet had their letters included. Letters requesting name not be used with comments are subject to being left out -- in some cases names may be kept on file and the letter printed with that notation, but it is entirely up to the editor's discretion. Letters with a call to action to vote one side over the other will be considered for paid advertising. Note: Links are in chronological order - newest comments are added at the bottom of the list. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 08:40:15 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Family Values meeting at CBC Thu 18 Feb 2016 Adair Family Values (AFV), a group of citizens promoting a No vote for alcohol sales, will have their regular weekly meeting at the Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, Thu 18 February, 2016, at 6:30pmCT. Everyone is invited. - Kevin Jenkins 2016-02-16 07:18:37 | Comments | Printable version
Exchange students at CHS excel in classroom, basketball, too "In the Netherlands, we don't play sports in school, but in clubs," she said. "We play the same sport the whole year around. Because we don't play sports in school, we don't have any school spirit. This is something I'll miss when I go back home!", - LINDA KREUK Click on headline for complete story, photo(s) By Calen McKinney News from Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS) They came here to study, but have also become leaders on the basketball court. Elena De Pedro Moreno and Linda Kreuk came to Campbellsville High School in August for their junior year of high school studies. And while they are excelling in the classroom, De Pedro, who is from Madrid, Spain, and Kreuk, who is from Julianadorp in the Netherlands, have also scored key spots on the CHS girls' basketball team. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 06:50:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Travel: Dense fog, wet roadways throughout the District 3 Area 5amCT, Tue 16 Feb 2016 Update: District Three Roads clear of snow & ice, but there is dense fog advisory in district. Motorists should exercise extra caution. District 3 serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd, Warren Counties By Wes Watt, Public Information Officer Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 3, Bowling Green, KY BOWLING GREEN, KY. (Tue 16 February 2016) - The National Weather Service has put the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area under a dense fog advisory until 10amCT. Motorists should expect low visibility in many places. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 06:03:20 | Comments | Printable version
District 8 Road Condition 5amCT/6amET Mon 16 Feb 2016 District Crews back on road this morning - some counties received 3-4" of accumulation, with big concern for flooding and ponding of water along roadways. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 is responsible for maintaining approximately 5,209 lanes miles throughout Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell and Wayne counties. By Amber Hale, Public Information Officer Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8, Somerset, KY SOMERSET, KY (3pmCT/4pmET, Mon 15 Feb 2016) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews are back on the road the road this morning after another round of winter weather moved across our region overnight. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 05:24:11 | Comments | Printable version
Billy Joe Fudge: The Wet/Dry issue is revealing hypocrisy 'As for myself, I'm an expert with the harvesting of trees and the many perils associated with the job and I can assure you from first-hand experience, it is impossible to take the splinter out of someone's eye when you have a log in your own.' - BILLY JOE FUDGE Click on headline for complete obituary By Billy Joe Fudge Personal commentary Our upcoming Wet/Dry vote is stimulating much debate in our community and I for one welcome it. A free and open debate allows for all to have their say, defend their positions and to make their points on issues. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-02-16 04:45:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 16 Happy Anniversary, Doug and Monica Moss Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gordon and Carline Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amelia Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deborah Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diana M. Withers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. Roger Dale Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gola Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isabella Harvey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Millie Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patty Dixon Bunch (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Murray | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Bohannon (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Wood | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday for Mable Clara Tarter, Adair Co. KY native | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lela Witt Helm, Casey Co. native (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bloyd Franklin Oakes, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Sue Brockman, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Sam) Dunbar, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Wallace Hines, formerly of Campbellsville, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Wayne Helm, Adair Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Wayne Kirkpatrick, Burkesville, KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Bradshaw, Adair County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Barbara Jean Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W. Jack Stephens, Russell County, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Stiles, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Sandlin , Adair Co., KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Essie Pauline Jessie Hiser, Greensburg, KY, Metcalfe native (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freddie L. York, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis R. Crew, Casey County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen (CJ) Phillips, 28, Liberty, KY (1990-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Jo (PJ) Burton-Fletcher, Adair County, KY native (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarantos (Sam) Genakos, Sr., 67, Adair Co., KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annelies Foley, 85, Russell County, KY (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Thomas Rhynearson, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyne Edelen-Hayden, 51, Campbellsville, KY (1972-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Turpin Peyton, 93, Casey County, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Moody Hughes, 68, Columbia, KY native (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Durbin, Sr., 85, Jamestown, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Dale Roy, 70, Casey County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louese Phillips Russell, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mae Lene Ervin, 83, Metcalfe County, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lois Druin Durham, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Noralee Harris, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosa Betty Clements, Elkhorn, KY (1952-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Denise (Capps) Burns, 60, Burkesville, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon R. Tackett, 64, Greenburg, KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Wise, 46, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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