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Daily News for Thursday, May 26, 2016
Williamson and Graham earn Academic All-District honors By Charlie Balcom Lindsey Wilson student-athletes John-Paul Williamson and Ben Graham have been selected to the 2016 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) All-District Men's Track & Field/Cross Country College Division District 2 team, the organization announced on Thursday. Graham is a psychophysiology major with a 3.43 grade point average while Williamson is a human services and counseling major with a 3.45 GPA. The Blue Raider duo qualified for both the Indoor and Outdoor NAIA Track and Field National Championships this season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 20:16:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Adair Co Grand Jury APRIL sealed indictments served/published These sealed indictments were returned in April and were served/published on 24 May 2016. Indictments brought against 7 individuals from Adair and Russell Counties on charges of trafficking in controlled substances. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The Adair County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Columbia, KY, returned sealed indictments against the following individuals on Tuesday, 26 April, 2016: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 19:55:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Co Grand Jury March SEALED indictments served/published These sealed indictments were returned in March and were served/published on 24 May 2016. Indictments brought against 3 individuals from Adair County on charges of trafficking in controlled substances. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The Adair County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Columbia, KY, returned sealed indictments against the following individuals on Tuesday, 15 March, 2016: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 19:33:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair County Grand Jury returns indictments Tue 24 May 2016 Indictments brought against 12 individuals from Columbia, Knifley, and Fort Campbell. Charges include theft by unlawful taking, various drug offenses, persistent felony offenses, custodial interference, DUI, flight, and failure to comply with sex offender registration. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The Adair County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Columbia, KY, returned indictments against the following individuals on Tuesday, 24 May, 2016: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 19:04:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Mike Keltner sends link: Cavers are safe Mike Keltner writes: Cavers are safe: See All 19 people trapped Kentucky cave are safe on WKU Public Radio website. - Mike Keltner, Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management, 107 N High Street, Columbia, KY 42728Next earlier story: Link: WBKO-Tv has story on rescue of trapped cavers 2016-05-26 17:59:28 | Comments | Printable version
A 1st: Pinning ceremony for 2016 ACHS Medicaid Nurse Aid Class 'The first ever Medicaid Nurse Aid Class of 2016 includes Kaitlyn Bryant, Shelby Conley, Haley Cromell, Courtney Keezer, Kelsie Keltner, Destiny Kinnett, Taylor Lawhorn, Makayla Mathews, Trishana Morris, Cara Murrell, Kayla Parnell Cassie Rowlett, Kassidy Roy, and Makaylee Ward.' Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Shamarie Harper Media Publicity Coordinator, Adair County School District Last night I had the privilege of attending the first Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center and Adair County High School Pinning Ceremony for the Medicaid Nurse Aid Class of 2016. It was extremely heartfelt and touching. The Keynote Address was given by Mrs. Nikki Loy, and she discussed the meaning of the pin, its origins and evolution through time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 17:38:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Link: WBKO-Tv has story on rescue of trapped cavers There's a brief story on WBKO-Tv in Bowling Green concerned trapped cavers in Hidden River Cave at 15 cavers and 2 Horse Cave Police Officers trapped in Hidden River Cave due to flooding. Adair County Emergency Manager Mike Keltner is on standby at this time to assist if needed. Keltner said that Adair County drivers should take extra caution for the next three or more hours when traveling in low-lying areas, and to remember the warning, "Turn around. Don't drown." See YouTube Video about Hidden River Cave - 2013, three years ago: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 16:03:48 | Comments | Printable version
Winston Dwight Forrest, Knob Lick, KY (1947-2016) 
He was a retired EMT and of the Presbyterian faith. He was the son of hte late Verlon & Myrtie Nance Forrest. His wife, Carol Forrest, survives. He leaves seven direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Winston Dwight Forrest age 68 of Knob Lick passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at his home. Funeral services will be held 1pmCT, Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Big Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pm-8pmCT, Friday, May 27, 2016, and after 9amCT, Saturday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 15:13:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Writer alerts public to possible phone scam Colin Wolford writes: I was called this morning stating I won a minor prize from PCH. They only problem was that I needed to pay $199.17 in tax first. The caller id said Jamaica. Beware! - Colin Wolford26 May 2016 2016-05-26 14:22:33 | Comments | Printable version
Gov. Matt Bevin Honors Fallen Troopers and Officers At Kentucky State Police Memorial Service Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Les J. Williams FRANKFORT, KY (May 24, 2016) - Gov. Matt Bevin joined Justice Cabinet Secretary John Tilley and Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rick Sanders to remember fallen KSP troopers and officers at a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony held today at the KSP Training Academy in Frankfort. Gov. Bevin praised the service and sacrifice of the 30 KSP troopers and officers who have died in the line of duty since the agency was established in 1948. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 14:14:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Kind gentleman gives mole beans to yard owner in distress Moles and voles be gone Joyce M Coomer writes: Ed, a kind gentleman brought mole bean plants AND seeds on Tuesday. My thanks to him for his generosity! --Joyce M CoomerNote: This notification retires CM Classified Ad #14974, after just a few hours work, in CM WANTED. 2016-05-26 13:38:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Jobless rates down in 83 Kentucky counties in April 2016 Metcalfe rates unchanged year-to-year, while all other surrounding counties showed year-to-year improvements. Adair County's jobless rate improved to 5.8% By Manoj Shanker, Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 83 Kentucky counties between April 2015 and April 2016, rose in 33 counties, and remained the same in four (Breathitt, Mason, Metcalfe and Owen), according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
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LWC Baseball at Avista-NAIA Baseball World Series on Friday By Charlie Balcom Lewiston, ID - The Lindsey Wilson baseball team begins play at the 2016 Avista-NAIA Baseball World Series on Friday with a 2pmCT matchup against The Master's (CA) at Harris Field, 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston, Idaho. The contest is the second game of the 10-team, double elimination tournament. Playing in their second-straight World Series, the eighth-seeded Blue Raiders (42-23) punched a ticket to the final site after winning the NAIA Opening Round - Lawrenceville Bracket on May 20. After dropping the opening game of the tournament, Lindsey Wilson proceeded to win five-consecutive elimination games, including beating host and No. 1-ranked Georgia Gwinnett twice, the finale coming in walk-off fashion. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 13:21:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Quarles announces Kentucky Hunger Initiative By Ted Sloan Frankfort, KY - One out of every six Kentuckians - including one in four children - is food insecure. Through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Hunger Initiative, farmers, businesses, charitable organizations, faith groups, community leaders, government entities, and other Kentuckians will work together to search for ways to combat hunger in the Commonwealth. A news conference to introduce the members of the Hunger Task Force is scheduled for June 2 at 9:30amET at Gallrein Farms, 1029 Vigo Road, Shelbyville. The initial meeting of the task force will follow at 10amET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 13:04:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Marsha Walker: Adair School board has nepotism policies Marsha Walker writes: Nepotism - the unfair practice by a powerful person of giving jobs and other favors to relatives. Source: Merriam-Webster's 2016-05-26 10:57:10 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Veteran in Antioch Cemetery Tony Jessee writes: My father Autrice Jessee was a World War 2 veteran from Metcalfe County. He was a member of the local VFW as he moved to Adair County after the war. He is buried at Antioch Cemetery in the left side section of the road into the Church. He has a footstone of this service. I just wanted to let you know of his service. Thank You. --Tony JesseeComments re article 83279 VFW Auxiliary will place flags on graves of veterans Tony, Thanks for writing. We have added your father to our list of veterans: Veterans whose names start with Jessee 2016-05-26 09:58:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Wes Feese named Adair Schools Media Relations Coordinator Click on headline for complete announcement, photo(s) From Adair County School District Superintendent Alan Reed is announcing today that Wes Feese has been selected as the district's new District Media Relations Coordinator. Wes will handle all aspects of the school district's informational program in order to keep Adair County citizens better informed about all that is going on within the school district. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 09:28:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Lincoln Burton Family Reunion at Purdy SBC on Sun, 29 May The Lincoln Burton Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2016 in the fellowship hall of Purdy Separate Baptist Church, 8004 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, starting at around Noon Central time. --Lonnie McAllister 2016-05-26 09:17:24 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Bd. of Elections conducting recanvass Thu 26 May 2016 Pursuant to KRS 117.305 (1) the Adair County Board of Elections will conduct the Recanvass of the 2016 May Primary for Democratic Presidential Candidates at 9:00 a.m. CST, Thursday, May 26, 2016, in the Office of the Adair County Clerk, 424 Public Square, Ste3, Columbia KY. - Lisa Greer 2016-05-26 08:39:25 | Comments | Printable version
Don Neat, Bobby Webster at Mannsville SBC 29 May 2016 Don Neat will give his testimony and Bobby Webster will sing, at Mannsville Separate Baptist Church, 315 Oak Lane, Mannsville, KY, at 9amCT/10amET, Sunday, May 29, 2016. (No Sunday School this day). The pastor, Robert Boston, and congregation invite everyone to attend. - Fran Neat 2016-05-26 06:45:22 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: Being in the right place at the right time It's a remarkable story about a thrift store owner Terry Bright in Columbia, Tara Clemons of Edmonton, and the unraveling of a story which sets the record straight on the Wilson family of merchants in Edmonton, KY, and more, about good people who make South Central Kentucky such a great place to live. Next earlier Carol Perkins article: Book Review: A Girl Named Connie By Carol Perkins Being in the right place at the right time doesn't happen often, but the event that I have to tell is no short of the aligning of the right people at the right times. As I wrote last week, Connie Wilson and I have written and published her life's story, and this past week hit the PR trail (sounds important) to promote it. The afternoon after being on MidDay, I received a phone call from a guy who introduced himself and said, "Let me start at the beginning and explain why I'm calling." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 05:57:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Casey Co. fatal collision, KY 70, 6 miles west of Liberty, KY One driver pronounced dead at the scene by Casey County Coroner. Three vehicles involved. Second driver taken to Ephraim McDowell, Danville. Driver and wife in third vehicle airlifted to UK Hospital in Lexington. Tpr. Jason Warinner was assisted at the scene by the Casey County Sheriff's Department, Rescue Squad, EMS, Casey County Coroner and the Clementsville Fire Department. The investigation is ongoing. Click on headline for complete story By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY LIBERTY, KY (Thu 26 May 2016) - Tpr. Jason Warinner is investigating a collision that occurred at approximately 8:56pmET, on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 6 miles west of Liberty on KY 70. 62-year-old David Bryant, of Liberty, KY, was operating a westbound 2005 Ford pickup when he crossed the center-line and struck an eastbound 2008 KIA operated by 19-year-old Madison Dobson of Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-05-26 05:07:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Today, THURSDAY with CM - 26 May 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 26, 2016: Immediate hurts--Robert Stone, Thursday, 26 May 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1717 2016-05-26 04:44:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
ACMS will hold review of Title I Parent Compact 27 May 2016 The Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Drive. will be holding a review of the Title I Parent Compact and Involvement Policy on Friday, May 27, 2016, at 3pmCT, at the school. Anyone interested in reviewing and revising the current compact and policy are invited to attend this meeting. - Alma Rich, Principal 2016-05-26 04:36:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 26 Happy Anniversary, Eugene and Sharon Wheeler (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Floyd and Flora Claywell (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jarrett and Kathryn Miller (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Lane and Bonnie Barnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mark and Angela Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Suzanne Nixon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Agnes Taylor Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alex and Andrew Loy (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Ballou | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cindy Hardy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Butler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Evelyn Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jagger Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Cameron TreHarvard Barnett (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathleen Curtsinger | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katlyn Jaid Lacy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenady Gabehart | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LeNesa Kolody (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lily Posey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Karnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ranel Curry (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Bledsoe | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. John Lloyd Zeno, Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florence M. Campbell, Russell Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland Boyd Rigney, Casey Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Ford, Green Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Warren Butler, Adair Co., KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Kevin Corbin, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. William Howard Brewer, Green Co., KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Jenkins Kerr, Russell County, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Gaskins, Russell County, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard E. Cole, 86, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Anderson Smallwood, 82, Casey Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Herbert L. Wright, Summersville, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Goodman, Yosemite, KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Carol Cutrell Reynold, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zack McCrary, 28, Russell Co., KY (1987-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Albert Cross, 82, Taylor County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chris Grant, 38, Adair County, KY (1979-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Coe, 78, Jamestown, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewell Dwayne (Beager) Oakes, 72 Russell Co., KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Lee Alstott, 81, Casey Co., KY native (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Thomas Orton, 82, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Crystal Gayle Clements, 40, Taylor County, KY (1978-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anita Upchurch (1955-1964) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Butler | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Rose Wilson, 69, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carles Ray Lloyd, 77, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Ray Antle, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer C. Wilhelm, 94, Liberty, KY (1925-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Johnson, 54, Burkesville, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Marie Bailey Sparks, Adair Co., KY native (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Clay Echols, Campbellsville, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Long, 84, Burkesville, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabrie Harrison, 83, Liberty, KY (1934-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Evans, Casey County, KY (1937-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Max Heath, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Wayne Tucker, 53, Columbia, KY (1968-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Goodin (1916-1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ranel Curry, 78, Adair County, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Woods, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Dowell, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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