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Daily News for Friday, July 29, 2016
Prayers continue for healing of Dr. Phil Aaron Brenda Helm writes in response to the call for prayers for Dr. Phil Aaron: Dr Phil, This is Dr Mom. You really need to wake up and get better. Cause I can't handle all of these Jessica's alone. I need your help. Don't make me come up there and DOCTOR you myself cause we both know that would not be good. OK enough joking, you know I really do love you and if I can't check out then neither can you. You are always in my PRAYERS so please GET WELL SOON. I LOVE YOUComments re article 83462 Prayers for healing for Dr Phil Aaron today 2016-07-29 21:54:53 | Comments | Printable version
Patriot Brands to build distillery, history park in Pleasureville $5 million spirits-making operation in Henry County to create 15 jobs Conversation on Economic Development: What do you think about the idea of distilleries, wineries, or micro-breweries in the 7-County area? Click on headline for complete story By Amanda Stamper News from Gov. Matt Bevin's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY (Fri 29 Jul 2016) - Patriot Brands LLC, a start-up spirits maker established earlier this year, plans to build a distillery and historical park in Henry County with a $5 million investment expected to create 15 full-time jobs, Gov. Matt Bevin announced today. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-07-29 20:36:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Missing Fountain Run, KY man is safely home About: KSP seeks help locating missing Fountain Run, KY resident by TFC William R. Gregory FOUNTAIN RUN, KY (Fri 29 Jul 2016) - 56-year-old Randy H. Baughman has been located. Post 15 was notified at approximately 10pmET that he had returned home. Investigators responded to the residence and questioned him regarding his disappearance and ascertained that he had left of his own free will. TFC William R. Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY. 2016-07-29 19:01:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
William R. (Bill) Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2016)  Gunnery Sergeant Smith retired from active duty in the United States Marine Corps after 14 years of service. He was the proud husband of Mrs. Gay (Cottrell) Smith, who survives. He leaves six direct living descendants. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hard work, and found relaxation outdoors by raising flowers and a garden, reading, and hunting and fishing.Click on headline for complete obituary Gunnery Sergeant William R. "Bill" Smith, 62, of Campbellsville, KY, departed this life Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a battle with cancer. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of GySgt. Smith on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 9amCT/10amET, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Sunday, July 31, 2016. There will be an interment service on Thursday, August 4, at 10amCT/11amET, at the Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Highway 208, Lebanon, KY 40033. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-07-29 18:50:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Patrick Benton Sapp, 41 (1975-2016) He was the son of Adair County, KY, natives Jimmy & Patsy Bennett Sapp. His wife, Heather Penn Sapp, survives. He leaves two direct living descendants. Patrick was an active participant at Calvary Baptist Church, a former board member at Georgetown Child Development Center and coached for Scott County Girls Youth Softball and was an avid UK fan. He was a graduate of Georgetown College where he met his wife. He was a most devoted husband, father andfamily man and loved to travel with his wife and children. He was a Distributor Sales Specialist for Neogen and was very successful and respected in his profession. Click on headline for complete obituary Patrick Benton Sapp, 41, husband of Heather Penn Sapp, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Funeral service will be Monday, August 1, 2016 at 10amCT/11amET, at Calvary Baptist Church, 150 E. High Street, Lexington, KY, with Dr. Robert Baker officiating Visitation will be Sunday, July 31, 2016, from 3pm-7pmCT/4pm-8pmET, at Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home, 320 W Main Street, Georgetown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-07-29 16:04:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Dr. Keith Spears named new VP for Communication at CU CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Campbellsville University has named Dr. Keith Spears as the new vice president for communication and assistant to the president, according to an announcement from Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of the university. "We are very pleased to announce that Dr. H. Keith Spears, who has been our graduate and professional studies vice president, is willing to step up to broader supervision and assuming new duties as the new vice president for communication and my assistant in the President’s Office," Carter said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-07-29 15:57:58 | Comments | Printable version
Herman Wood (H.W.) Roach, Adair County, KY (1926-2016) 
He was one of Adair County's most honored leaders.Mr. Roach was a graduate of Breeding High School. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II from 1944-1946, in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Roach was a retired farmer and businessman. He was a faithful member of Beulah Chapel Brethren in Christ Church and served many years as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and Sunday School Teacher. He was dedicated to community service as well: Adair County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for 40 years, KY Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors, member of VFW Post 6097, member of the Adair County Fair Board, Adair County Water District Board of Directors and a member of Gideons International. He was the son of the late Lou Willia & A.H. Roach and the widower of Ruby McKinney Roach. He leaves seven direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Herman Wood (H.W.) Roach, 90, of Greer, SC, died July 28, 2016 at Open Arms Hospice after a brief illness. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 11amCT, at Beulah Chapel Brethren in Christ Church, 4262 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Clifton Bennett officiating. Burial will be in in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4:30pmCT, Friday, August 5, 2016 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-07-29 15:35:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ms. Shirley Ann Groce, 72, Burkesville, KY (-2016) Ms. Shirley Ann Groce, age 72, of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The family will receive friends after 11amCT on Saturday, July 30, 2016 until the funeral hour on Sunday. Funeral Services for Ms. Groce will be conducted on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 3pmCT in The Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N. Main St., Burkesville, KY, with burial in the Perkins Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-07-29 15:11:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Crittenden Co. City Administrator arrested By Sherry H. Bray Kentucky State Police Headquarters, Public Affairs Branch Marion, KY - The United States Postal Inspector notified Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement/Special Investigations West Branch of suspected drug trafficking involving Mark Bryant, the Marion City Administrator. Detectives with KSP DE/SI West responded and interviewed various individuals including Bryant. The investigation revealed that while overseeing the Crittenden County Detention Center Work Release Program, Bryant was Trafficking in Synthetic Drugs to various inmates while on work release. Bryant was also defacing shipping labels on United States Postal Service packages to avoid detection of drug trafficking. Bryant was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center and charged with Trafficking in Synthetic Drugs, Promoting Contraband, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. All charges are Class D Felonies. Kentucky State Police DE/SI West continues to investigate. KSP Post 2 - Madisonville, The United States Postal Inspection Service, DEA, FBI, and The Crittenden County Detention Center assisted with the investigation. 2016-07-29 15:05:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Gary Lynn, 66, Casey Co., KY (1950-2016)  He was a car salesman and a member of the Liberty Haven of Hope Church. Gary was known as a "Car Guy" all of his life.Gary Lynn passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his home in Liberty, KY. He was 66 years old. Visitation is Saturday, July 30, 2016, from 5pmET-9pmET at the funeral home, and will continue Sunday, July 31, from 8amET until the funeral service. Funeral services are 1pmET, Sunday, July 31, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Ryan Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-07-29 15:01:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mary Edna Blaydes, Adair Co., KY (1920-2016) 
Mrs. Blaydes was a graduate of Columbia High School, class of 1938. She also graduated from Lindsey Wilson College in 1940. She went on to graduate from Campbellsville College with a bachelor of arts degree in education. After teaching in a one-room school at Bull Run, she taught 3rd grade at Knifley Grade Center and retired from the Adair County School System after 24 years of service. She was a devoted and active member of the Columbia Union Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the choir for many years and was a member in the Presbyterian Women's group. She was also an avid gardener and active in the Daylight Homemakers group.Click on headline for complete obituary Mary "Edna" Blaydes, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, July 29, 2016 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville, Kentucky. The funeral service for Mrs. Blaydes will be Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 1pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 9amCT, Tuesday, until service time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-07-29 14:22:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Entertainment license hearing is 1 Sep 2016 LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to KRS 231.050, notice is hereby given that Bag's Groove LLC d/b/a "Creekside Barn", 1181 Gradyville Club Rd, Columbia KY has filed an application; with Lisa Greer the County Clerk of Adair County, to operate a place of entertainment in Adair County, the location of which is outside the corporate boundaries of the City of Columbia. The County Judge Executive Michael L. Stephens, of Adair County has set a hearing on this application for the 1st day of September, 2016 at 9:00 am CST at the Adair County Courthouse Annex Basement, 424 Public Square, Columbia KY 42728. Any person desiring to oppose the permit shall have filed in writing prior to hearing date allegations that show cause why the application should not be granted. The hearing is open to the public. Questions may be directed to Adair County Judge Executive Michael L. Stephens Office during normal business hours; 270-384-4703. Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk 2016-07-29 11:47:09 | Comments | Printable version
Dying groundhogs: Contact game warden Joyce M. Coomer writes: Mr. Marshburn needs to contact the game warden or the fish and wildlife department. Joyce M. CoomerComment about: - Unnerving: Mysterious groundhog die-off on Johnson School Rd. 2016-07-29 10:08:36 | Comments | Printable version
Unnerving: Mysterious groundhog die-off on Johnson School Rd. Suggests EPA might need to look into matter. Animals dying near Petty's (Pettit's) Fork Creek. ColumbiaMagazine.com (c) Charles Marshburn reports a third groundhog has been found near death along Johnson School Road near Gadberry, and wonders what is causing the deaths. "Perhaps the proper authority should collect this dying groundhog at our bridge to determine what is killing them!" and adds, " This situation is unnerving! Continuing to shoot the dying animals is not solving the problem. Where is the EPA?" "That's the fourth animal to die," he continued. "One possum and three groundhogs at the creek! That water flows down Petty's Fork and eventually to the Green River." 2016-07-29 08:11:32 | Comments | Printable version
Rides IX: Joey Tucker 1951 Chevy Ton-&-a Half at Bread of Life The old truck was discovered in a field near Fredricktown, bought on the spot, freed from a captive sapling, and is now in Casey County where it is being repurposed as a sign for a unique new store set to open in mid-August. By Ed Waggener Joey Tucker, assistant manager at the Bread of Life Restaurant, now allows his wonderful old 1955 flatbed truck, with the timber grown up through it's bumper to be a conversation piece at the famous restaurant run by the Gallilean Home. Soon the vehicle will be the symbol for new business Joey is starting on KY 910. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-07-29 07:03:26 | Comments | Printable version
Traffic Advisory: WK Parkway Eastbound - Grayson County (5:31amCT, Fri 29 Jul 2016) - An overturned semi has one Eastbound lane blocked near Mile Point 118. Crews are having to off-load the trailer in order to upright the semi. When off-loading is complete, both lanes will be closed for a short duration to remove the vehicle. Cleanup is expected to take 3-4 additional hours. - Chris Jessie, Public Affairs Officer, KYTC, District 4, Elizabethtown, KY 2016-07-29 06:15:44 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Margie Rooks: Great selection including Silver Queen corn!  Hurry out! It's nice right now. Overcast - but cool. - at The Adair Farmers Market, open today, Friday, July 29 , 2016. Call me at 270-805-1981 - MARGIE ROOKS. Open 6am-10amCT or until sold out. Here's What I've Got Today SILVER QUEEN CORN!!! Hot & Sweet Peppers. Zucchini. Summer Squash. Cucumbers. Red Potatoes. Green Beans (Brown Stick and Six Week). Lots of Tomatoes. And a few Sweet Sano Watermelons.See me at: The Adair County Farmers Market held at the Adair County UK Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Hours are 6am-10amCT, on TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS, or earlier if sold out, earlier on days when storms necessitate closing. We've got plenty of parking, nice shade. 2016-07-29 05:56:03 | Comments | Printable version
KY Ag Department allows use of Sivanto to fight sugarcane aphid Kentucky is leading producing of sweet sorghum. Crisis exemption authorizes use of pesticide on sweet sorghum against the destructive pest. Click on headline for complete story By Ted Sloan FRANKFORT (July 28, 2016) - The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has provided Kentucky sweet sorghum producers a new weapon in the fight against the sugarcane aphid. The department has issued a Declaration of Crisis authorizing the use of Sivanto Prime on sweet sorghum to control the sugarcane aphid under a Section 18 Crisis Exemption. Sivanto Prime is a product of Bayer Cropsciences. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-07-29 05:03:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
KY Afield Outdoors: Squirrel Season opens August 20, 2016 The fall squirrel season opens August 20, 2016. Hunters should get a free copy of the 2016-2017 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide prior to hunting season to brush up on season dates, changes from last year and other indispensable information. Copies are available wherever hunting licenses are sold or you may download a copy from the department’s website at 2016-17 Hunting & Fishing Guide PDF. - Lee McClellan By Kevin Kelly Kentucky Afield magazine, Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Frankfort, KY - Fall doesn't officially start for another two months but in one respect it's already upon us. Squirrel hunting is a fantastic way to introduce new hunters to the sport, reconnect with woods and obtain an excellent source of protein. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-07-29 02:52:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Louisville woman sentenced in human trafficking case Louisville, woman sentenced to eight years in prison for conspiracy to sex traffic a Louisville, KY, minor Click on headline for complete story U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Court, Western District of KY LOUISVILLE, KY (26 Jul 2016) – A Louisville, KY, woman was sentenced today in United States District Court by District Judge David J. Hale to eight years in prison, followed by tens years of supervised release, for conspiracy to sex traffic a minor, announced U. S. Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-07-29 02:08:17 | Comments | Printable version
Today, FRIDAY with CM - 29 Jul 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for July 29, 2016: Ordinary life,--Robert Stone, Friday, 29 July 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1781 2016-07-29 01:28:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 29 Happy Anniversary, Angie and Allen Pierce (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Blake and Nicole Loy Aaron (2018) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tony and Chonda Hodges (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dallas Cofer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Destiny Taylor Kinnett (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jackie Parson Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jill Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Roy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mandi Green | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mildred Robinson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Brockman Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wayne Armitage | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Redmon, 80, Adair County, KY/Russell County, KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gay Morris, Adair County, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Allen, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Anderson, Cumberland County, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jess Frank Hinkle, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lisa Vibbert, Burkesville, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Holland, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1951-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oval Wheeler, Middelburg, KY (1939-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Loy Helm, Jamestown, KY (1930-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grover Thomas Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ralph Selby, Russell Co., KY (1962-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lizzie Burton, Adair Co., KY, (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Shreve White, Taylor County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wayne Kidd, Green County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Forrest (Billy) Sears, Taylor Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Annette Talley, Cumberland County, KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Clyde Scott, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Allen Edwards, Green Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anita Wilson, Casey Co., KY (1967-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Plato Corbin , 67, Adair Co., KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory Birthday, Alma Lou Sayers, Casey County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Al Schubert, Adair County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Gearlds Gray, 54, Burkesville, KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella B. McQueen, 91, Kings Mountain, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Col. Harold Glenn McKinney, Metcalfe Co., HS graduate, (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alleen (Anderson) Humphrey, 95, Burkesville, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Angel Michelle Vanoy Ponder, 43, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte S. O'Banion, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jean Stephens, 58, Columbia, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel R. Curry, 92, Columbia, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Button, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeremy Wayne Holstin, 50, Campbellsville, KY (1972-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luther Irvin (1917-2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Dowell Pepper, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsha Kay Fudge, 54, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hunter (d. 1993) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Hodges | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wynema Breeding Garrison, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, July 29, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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