| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dr. Ronald P. Rogers CHIROPRACTOR Support for your body's natural healing capabilities 270-384-5554 Click here for details Columbia Gas Dept. GAS LEAK or GAS SMELL Contact Numbers 24 hrs/ 365 days 270-384-2006 or 9-1-1 Call before you dig Visit ColumbiaMagazine's Directory of Churches Addresses, times, phone numbers and more for churches in Adair County Find Great Stuff in ColumbiaMagazine's Classified Ads Antiques, Help Wanted, Autos, Real Estate, Legal Notices, More... |
Daily News for Friday, August 26, 2016
President Obama Signs Kentucky Disaster Declaration Adair and Metcalfe Counties in the local area included The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of July 2-9, 2016. Federal funding is available to commonwealth and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in the counties of Adair, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Christian, Clay, Crittenden, Daviess, Edmonson, Hart, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, Metcalfe, Ohio, Todd, Trigg, Union, and Webster. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 20:22:39 | Comments | Printable version
Virginia Sue Wall, Casey County, KY (1943-2016) She was owner of P & S Tax Service. She was a native of Phil, Casey County, KY. Her husband, Sherrill Ray Wall, survives. She leaves eight direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Virginia Sue Wall, age 73, of Danville, Boyle County, KY passed away on Thursday August 25th, 2016 at the U.K. Hospital, Lexington, KY. Funeral Services will be held 7pmCT/8pmET, Monday August 29, 2016 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 149 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY. Bro. Russell Rigney officiating. Visitation will be held at 5pmCT/6pmET,] Monday August 29th, 2016 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 18:15:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Robert H. (Bob) Wheeler, Taylor Co./Estill native (1948-2016) Mr. Wheeler spent the majority of his life in the construction industry. As a young child, his mother had instilled in him a faith in Christ, and earlier this year, he was saved and baptized in the Baptist faith. Click on headline for complete obituary Mr. Robert Henry "Bob" Wheeler of Campbellsville passed from this life on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center after a battle with cancer. There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Wheeler on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 5pmCT/6pmET at the Meadowview Baptist Church, 1211 Elkhorn Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718 with Bro. Clay Wheeler officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church after 4:00 PM until time for the service at 5pmCT/6pmET, and after the service until 7pmCT/8pmET. His ashes will be returned to Estill County for burial in the Lunsford Family Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 17:57:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACMS will hold PTO organizational meeting 29 Aug 2016 Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY, will be having a PTO organizational meeting on Monday, August 29,2016, at 5pmCT at the school located. All parents and teachers of ACMS students interested in being a part of this organization are encouraged to attend. - Alma Rich, Principal 2016-08-26 17:37:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair Band debuts 2016 program at Mark Twain Festival The Mark Twain Marching Band Exhibition starts at 3pmCT, Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Indian Stadium, 623 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY, with 16 performances scheduled before Adair County takes the field at 8pmCT, and the Lindsey Wilson marching band closes things down at 8:15pmCT. Click on headline for complete story By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools Adair Band fans will get the first glimpse of the 2016 show tomorrow at Mark Twain, the band's annual debut exhibition. Last year's state and national champions are looking to replicate its success from 2015, and the first step starts with Mark Twain. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 17:23:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
KSP charges Barren Co. man Glasgow resident charged with child sexual exploitation offenses Note: An individual charged by police or in a warrant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. From Kentucky State Police, Post 3, Bowling Green, KY GLASGOW, KY -(26 Aug 2016) - On August 25, 2016, at approximately 7:13pmCT, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch, assisted by KSP Post 3-Bowling Green, arrested Mark F. Berry, 54, on charges related to possession and distribution of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 15:54:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
KY Afield Outdoors: 4 Tips for a Better Dove Season By Lee McClellan Frankfort, KY - The heavy dew that soaks your shoes in the early morning is often accompanied by thick fog, signs that summer is losing its grip. Fall will be here soon, a hunter's favorite time of year. The start of the fall for outdoors enthusiasts coincides with the opening of dove season each Sept. 1. Here are five things to keep in mind to place more doves in your hunting vest this coming season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 15:53:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Early Release Fridays in Adair Schools starts Fri 2 Sep 2016 By Wes Feese, Media Relations Adair County School District Students in the Adair County School system will be let out early every Friday, at 1pmCT, starting next week, Friday, 2 Sep 2016, and continuing through Friday, 28 Apr 2017. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 15:40:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Household shower 27 Aug 2016. Family lost everything in fire A household shower for Phillip and Talitha Cravens is being held Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 2pmCT, at Charity Baptist Church, 4072 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY 42728. They lost everything in their house due to a fire in April of this year. They have rebuilt and are finally close to moving back into their home. They can pretty much use any house hold item. Everyone that can come out and support these two! - Jennifer Biggs 2016-08-26 15:04:03 | Comments | Printable version
COF: No longer a crazy old goat COF writes: Thanks for thet item!Comments re article 85261 Epicurean Kentuckian Hot chevon sandwiches Edmonton KY 2016-08-26 14:58:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Maury Lewis: Left hanging on results of Young Scientist work Maury E Lewis writes: I want to know what the results of these experiment's were. Would like some pictures also. Don't leave us hanging, inquiring minds want to know. - Maury E LewisComments re photo 68231 Young scientist Dalvian Thompson conducts experiment 2016-08-26 12:10:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Lindsey Wilson Volleyball Invitational now underway Seven collegiate volleyball teams in Columbia on Friday and Saturday, August 26-27. By Matt Wurzburger COLUMBIA, KY - The third-ranked Lindsey Wilson volleyball team welcomes seven teams for the LWC Invitational this Friday and Saturday. The two-day event will be held at Biggers Sports Center (Court 1), 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY and the Holloway Health and Wellness Center (Court 2), 299 Williams Street, Columbia, KY. All of Lindsey Wilson's contests are in Biggers Sports Center. Other institutions attending the LWC Invitational include Mid-South Conference member Campbellsville (KY), as well as Taylor (IN), Point Park (PA), Brescia (KY), Union (KY), Asbury (KY) and No. 23-ranked Indiana Wesleyan. Lindsey Wilson plays Taylor and Point Park on Friday at 2pm and 6pmCT, respectively. On Saturday, the Blue Raiders face Indiana Wesleyan and Asbury at 12pmCT and 4pmCT, respectively. All Lindsey Wilson matches are scheduled to take place at Biggers Sports Center. To view the Entire tournament schedule 2016-08-26 11:52:39 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Masonic Lodge donates bikes to promote attendance By Wes Feese Adair County Primary Center students gained an extra incentive to not miss school today with the delivery of six bicycles on behalf Columbia Masonic Lodge No. 96. The bikes will be given to three boys and three girls at the school who finish the year with perfect attendance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 11:38:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
AG Andy Beshear secures $2 million for Rocket Docket Will help Cut Judicial Backlog, Generate Savings to Local County Jails. Annual prosecutor awards also presented at conference. Click on headline for complete story with names of recipients By Terry Sebastian/Crystal Staley News from the Kentucky Attorney General's Office LOUISVILLE, KY (24 Aug 2016) - Today during the annual Kentucky Prosecutors Conference, Attorney General Andy Beshear presented $2 million to the Prosecutors Advisory Council to implement, expand and enhance Rocket Docket programs in Kentucky. Rocket Docket is a program that permits a local commonwealth's attorney or county attorney to expedite cases through the judicial system. It also allows select defendants rapid access to substance abuse treatment, generating significant cost savings to local county jails. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 10:43:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Adair County HS Volleyball now 1-2 on season Indians defeat Caverna 2-1 Next: Adair County HS Volleyball hosts Taylor Co. HS, at 5pmCT, Monday, August 29, 2016, at Adair County High School Gym, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Then: Adair County HS Volleyball hosts Metcalfe Co. HS, at 5pmCT, Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Adair County High School Gym, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. By Doyle Lloyd The 2016 Adair County Volleyball team notched their first victory of the season and first victory under first year coach Jamie Bailey. They took 2-1 win against Caverna at Jim Burr memorial gymnasium on August 25, 2016. Click on headline for story with photo(s). 2016-08-26 10:15:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC Women's Soccer hosts Vanguard 26 Aug 2016 The second-ranked Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team hosts tenth-ranked Vanguard (CA) Friday night, August 26, 2015 at 7pmCT, at Walter S. Reuling Stadium, 151 Holloway Drive, Columbia, KY. This matchup is the first of four straight against opponents ranked in the top-10 of the NAIA national poll. In their season opener on Tuesday night, August 23, 2016. the Blue Raiders defeated Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) 3-1. - Anthony Latessa, Lindsey Wilson College Sports Information writer 2016-08-26 10:03:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Carey Cockerell named head of KY Dept. of Juvenile Justice New Commissioner Carey Cockerell brings 40 years of experience to task, is graduate of Kent School of Social work. The Adair County Youth Development Center is operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice From Commmonwealth News Center FRANKFORT, KY (26 Aug 2016) - Kentucky Justice Secretary John Tilley announced today that Carey D. Cockerell, the former head of family and child protection in Texas, has been named as the new commissioner for the state Department of Juvenile Justice. Cockerell is taking the department's helm after more than 40 years of experience in youth programs. As commissioner for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, he implemented one of the largest reforms in Texas history, overhauling practices in child and adult services, expanding staff and establishing a first-ever health care project in child protection. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 09:43:28 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Football wins season opener 33-29 over Cumberland Blue Raiders come from behind, win with 4th Quarter rally Next: - Lindsey Wilson College Football hosts Lyon (AR) at 1:30pmCT, Sat 3 Sep 2016, at Blue Raider Stadium, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY By Matthew Wurzburger LEBANON, TN. - The 12th-ranked Lindsey Wilson Football team overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to defeat Cumberland (TN) 33-29 in their season opening game on Thursday night, August 25, 2016. The Blue Raiders (1-0) outscored the Phoenix (0-1) 14-8 in the final 15 minutes to secure the team's ninth-ever fourth-quarter comeback. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 09:08:28 | Comments | Printable version
ACES cookie dough fundraiser underway Program offers prizes, college assistance for participating students By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools Adair County Elementary School students were presented with a unique opportunity to earn prizes and - even more importantly - financial aid for college this week with the kickoff of the school's annual fundraiser. "This is the only thing we do to raise money all year long," Principal Steve Burton says. "It'll go to buy things we need throughout the year--it all goes directly back to our students and our future students." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 08:52:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
Epicurean Kentuckian: Hot chevon sandwiches, Edmonton, KY Indefatigable Metcalfe County No. 1 Booster and Foodie Gaye Shaw, aka Executive Director of the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce, sent a note this morning that there will be hot chevon (goat) sandwiches at the Metcalfe Farmer's Market, in the Market Pavilion across from Metcalfe County Extension Office, 422 East Street, Edmonton, KY. They're open 8am-1pmCT or until sell-out today, Friday, August 26, 2016. Reports and pictures on this delicacy welcome. - CM 2016-08-26 07:49:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
Bob Barnes putting together relief shipment for flood victims Box fans, bath towels, and cleaning supplies being aggregated for trip NLT 31 August 2016. Answering plea of Adair Countians Doug & Debbie White, who are volunteering in Louisiana. Bob Barnes writes: This community has always amazed me by its generosity. Can we band together one more time and help those in need? Click on headline for complete story and for drop off (and pickup if necessary) information By Bob Barnes Thursday afternoon I received a phone call from a somewhat desperate Debbie White. She and her husband Doug are volunteering in Louisiana. Over 60,000 homes have been flooded and they along with volunteers from 8 Days of Hope are trying to help those that were devastated. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 07:40:34 | Comments | Printable version
CHS students named Leaders of the Week Campbellsville High School recently named its Leaders of the Week for the week of August 22, 2016. They are freshman Taliyah Hazelwood, sophomore Abbie Dicken, junior Connor Wilson and senior Zack Settle. - Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer, Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS) 2016-08-26 07:08:59 | Comments | Printable version
James Randall McCullough, Green Co., KY (d. 24 Aug 2016) He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He worked for the Forestry Service and he was a farmer. James Randall McCullough, 79, departed this life Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at his home in the Pierce Community of Green County, KY. According to the wishes of Mr. McCullough the family chose cremation. There will be a private service at a later date. There will be no public visitation or service. Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY, is in charge of the arrangements. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 07:06:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC Men's Soccer drops season opener 3-2 in OT to Roosevelt Andrew Revanales and Aleksi Pahkasalo each scored a goal for the Blue Raiders in loss to Roosevelt before hometown crowd of 562 Next: LWC Men's Soccer hosts St. Andrews (NC) in Crossover Challenge at 8pmCT, 3 Sep 2016, at Walter S. Reuling Stadium, 151 Holloway Drive, Columbia, KY. By Anthony Latessa COLUMBIA, KY - The No. 23rd-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team dropped their season opener to 22nd-ranked Roosevelt (IL), 3-2, in overtime. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-08-26 06:47:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Adair Co. Little League Baseball baseball signups 1 & 8 Sep 2016 Fall baseball signups will be 5pm-7pmCT, Thursday September 1, 2016 and Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Joe Johnson Little League Park, 167 Doc Walker Road, Columbia, KY, under the pavilion. - Jason Somerville 2016-08-26 06:27:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Today, FRIDAY with CM - 26 Aug 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for August 26, 2016: Serious things said,--Robert Stone, Friday, 26 August 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1809 2016-08-26 04:57:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 26 Happy Anniversary, Eugene and Kathy Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Nokes (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annita Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bentley Joe Wheeler (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chrystal Wright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jackie Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnny Vaughn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Dudley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Durst | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tristan Watson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Willis | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Jane Claywell, Adair County, KY, (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Alice Howard Dunham, Campbellsville, KY (1918-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Smith, formerly of Coburg, KY (1920-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andrea S. Chelf, 75, Carmel, IN (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Judd Rogers, Greensburg, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Mildred Sivo, 57, Elk Horn, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kinley Paige Brandt, Russell Co., KY (2010-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanford Yarberry, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jim Humphress, Taylor Co., KY, (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Burton, Adair Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Maxie G. Houk, Green County, KY, (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Coffey Pruitt, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W. Paul Smith, 85, Taylor County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joshua Zachariah Denney, Taylor County, KY (1982-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Kendall, Russell County, KY, (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Clements, Casey County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Fox, 64, Russell Co., KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Scott Thomas May, Taylor County, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Meyer, Clay Ridge, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Royce Milby, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carroll (Turkey) Matthews, 83, Columbia, Adair County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Haynes, 61, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. native (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie Dion O'Kane, 61, Adair County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Christine Bailey Garrett, Metcalfe Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charity Faith Newton, newborn, Metcalfe Co., KY (26 Aug 2017-26 Aug 2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andrew Steven Meagher, 38, Prestonsburg, KY (1983-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlo Eugene Richard, 88, Jamestown, KY native (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Randall Tungate, 39, Campbellsville, KY (1982-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Keith Hughes, 70, Elkhorn, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Ervin Young, 78, Greensburg, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Hancock Callison (1916-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Dale Combest, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Rodgers, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vickie Lynn (Antle) Anderson, 62, Columbia, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, August 26, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quick Links to Popular Features
Looking for a story or picture? Try our Photo Archive or our Stories Archive for all the information that's appeared on ColumbiaMagazine.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contact us: Columbia Magazine and columbiamagazine.com are published by Linda Waggener and Pen Waggener, PO Box 906, Columbia, KY 42728. Please use our contact page, or send questions about technical issues with this site to webmaster@columbiamagazine.com. All logos and trademarks used on this site are property of their respective owners. All comments remain the property and responsibility of their posters, all articles and photos remain the property of their creators, and all the rest is copyright 1995-Present by Columbia Magazine. Privacy policy: use of this site requires no sharing of information. Voluntarily shared information may be published and made available to the public on this site and/or stored electronically. Anonymous submissions will be subject to additional verification. Cookies are not required to use our site. However, if you have cookies enabled in your web browser, some of our advertisers may use cookies for interest-based advertising across multiple domains. For more information about third-party advertising, visit the NAI web privacy site.
|