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Daily News for Friday, September 16, 2016
LWC Campus Kitchen aims to serve food insecure in region The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club Road, Columbia, KY will provide a home base for the program. The program has widespread report already: A $6,000 grant from AARP, support from the college's dining hall and local restaurants and from the community garden. Bonners Scholars at LWC are organizers, with full support of the Lindsey Wilson College administration. Click on headline for story with photo(s) News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Thanks to a new program at Lindsey Wilson College, the city of Columbia has an additional source to help the food insecure. The Campus Kitchen at Lindsey Wilson College (CKLWC), which launched today September 16, will provide free meals to food insecure members of the community on a weekly basis. Natalie Vickous, Bonner Program Coordinator, got the idea to bring a Campus Kitchen to LWC because of an email she received from the Bonner Foundation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 17:59:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
AC Primary Center SBDM Meeting Mon 19 Sep 2016 Council is seeking nominations for a minority parent member By Patty Jones, Principal The regular September meeting of the Adair County Primary Center School-Based Decision-Making Council will be Monday, September 19, 2016, at 5pmCT, in the school conference room (or library is space is needed), ACPC, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. Members of the council are Patty Jones, Chairperson; Maggie Coleman, Parent/Secretary; Brooke Downey, teacher; Tabitha Giles, teacher; Tina Hadley, teacher; Courtney Collins, teacher; Jennifer Furkin, parent; and Aleisha Karnes, parent. The council is seeking nominations for a minority parent member. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, September 26. Nominees must be of a minority population and be a parent, step-parent, or guardian of a current ACPC student. For more information you may contact Patty Jones at 270-384-3367 or patty.jones@adair.kyschools.us. - Patty R. Jones, Principal, Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY 42728 270-384-3367 2016-09-16 16:41:47 | Comments | Printable version
Carolyn Sneed Samuell, 81, Adair County, KY (1934-2016) She was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Edmonton Manufacturing> She was a member of highly respected Adair County, KY family, the daughter of Harbert & Beatrice Compton Gowen, and the widow first of Archie Sneed (d. 1973), and later of Donald H. Samuell (d. 2012). She leaves six direct and two step living descendants. Carolyn Sneed Samuell, age 81, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 at 7:22amCT, at TJ Health Columbia Emergency Room in Columbia, KY Funeral service will Monday, September 19, 2016 at 11amCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Bro. Larry Brown will be the officiating clergy. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Sunday, September 18, 2016, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Moore Cemetery, 225 Prices Creek Road, KY (in Adair County) Edmonton, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 16:20:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Inmate assaulted at Kentucky State Penitentiary By Mike Caudill, Public Information Officer Kentucky Department of Corrections FRANKFORT, KY (Friday16 Sep 2016) - An inmate at Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville was assaulted yesterday in the 3 Cell House Restrictive Housing Unit by another inmate. Ike Williams, DOC #173586, was assaulted by David Thurman, DOC #159551 shortly before 9amCT. He was transported to Caldwell County Hospital and then to University of Louisville Hospital for further treatment. The Kentucky State Police is in charge of the investigation. Kentucky DOC Internal Affairs staff are also investigating. 2016-09-16 15:53:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Breeding Country Mart LLC receives NQ Malt Beverage license This is ninth license issued, countywide, since Adair voted to allow alcoholic beverage sales in a vote taken March 22, 2016. Two of the licenses are within the county ABC jurisdiction; seven are City of Columbia licenses. By Shannon Sexton, Adair Co. ABC Deputy Administrator Breeding Country Mart LLC, 14332 Burkesville Road, Breeding KY was issued an NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package License from the State ABC today, Friday, September 16, 2016. This is the second NQ Retail Malt Beverage License to be issued in the county. To see a complete list of alcoholic beverage licenses, see License Lookup 2016-09-16 15:40:49 | Comments | Printable version
Green Co. Grand Jury returns indictments 14 Sept 2016 Charges brough against two individuals from Greensburg on charges including auto theft, burglary, assault, and criminal trespass. 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 Green County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Greensburg, KY, returned indictments against the following individuals on Wednesday 14 September 2016: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 12:49:25 | Comments | Printable version
Work Ready Skills committee invites 91 applicants Prospective workforce development projects total more than $460M, including invitations to Adair County Board of Education, Green County Board of Education, Russell County Board of Education, Campbellsville University, Lindsey Wilson College, and Casey County Schools. Note: Invitees and amounts at end of article. By Woody Maglinger Frankfort, KY - The Work Ready Skills Advisory Committee, formed to select projects for the Commonwealth's new $100 million workforce bond program, will invite 91 local applicants to submit comprehensive proposals for funding consideration. Meeting for the first time Wednesday in Frankfort, the 10-member committee reviewed 114 pre-applications, totaling nearly $540 million in requests. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 12:41:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Photos from a Fleming County road trip Robert Ellis sent us a number of striking photos from a recent trip to Fleming County and Augusta, KY. Click the headline to load the story and all the photos. 2016-09-16 12:25:59 | Comments | Printable version
Mrs. Anna Mae Dudgeon Caulk, 79, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) Mrs. Caulk was a former machine operator at the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville and a homemaker. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church. She loved her church family and attended as often as possible. She enjoyed gathering at church functions, especially bingo (and was often a winner), and listening to old-fashioned gospel music. Click on headline for complete obituary Mrs. Anna Mae (Dudgeon) Caulk of Campbellsvile, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Frankfort, KY. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Caulk on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating. Following the service, Mrs. Caulk will be laid to rest in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Road, Campbellsville, KY. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, September 17, from 10amCT/11amET until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 12:03:15 | Comments | Printable version
ACMS names Students of the month Click on headline for story with photo By Wes Feese, Media Relations Adair County Middle School recently recognized eight outstanding sixth graders for their academic performance through the first month of the school year. They are Martin Medrano-Delgado, Eliza Spinks, Emory Hatton, and Jancarlose Perez, Israel Sanchez-Garcia, Ryan Wilkerson, Elizabeth Smith, and Cady Taylor. Hatton and Taylor were named Students of the Month for math, Spinks and Wilkerson earned the honor for reading, Perez and Medrano-Delgado won the award in social studies, and Sanchez-Garcia and Smith were recognized for their efforts in science. Congratulations to each of the Student of the Month winners! From Wes Feese 2016-09-16 11:44:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair County High School offers Kaplan ACT prep course By Chad Parnell Director of Innovative Pathways, ACHS Adair County High School is excited to announce its continued partnership with Kaplan--a leading test prep company - for this school year. ACHS students have two resources available through Kaplan. The first is access to Kaplan's 24/7 on-demand test preparation course for the ACT. The online course is self-paced and covers all the topics on the exam. There are literally hundreds of practice questions available. Parents and guardians have the added benefit of reviewing college admission guidance and helping their child plan out his or her path to college. This $299 online course is available to all ACHS students for FREE! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 11:38:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Carlon K. Sharp, 72, Casey County, KY (1944-2016) He retired from ATR and was a member of Danville First Church of God. Carlon K. had a great sense of humor and loved his grandchildren. His wife of 48 years, Iva Dean Streeval Sharp, survives. He leaves three direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Carlon K. Sharp, 72, of Junction City, KY passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, KY. He was 72. Funeral services are 1pmCT/2pmET, Monday, September 19, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bros. Mike Cox and Kevin Cummins officiating. Mr. Carlon K. Sharp will be laid to rest in Brush Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10amCT/11amET, until funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 11:29:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rondal (Boomer) Kyle Shoopman, Willow Shade, KY (1957-2016) He worked for the Metcalfe County Road Department and was a farmer. He was the son of the late James H. & Macy Alene Ballard Shoopman. He leaves one direct and on step living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Rondal (Boomer) Kyle Shoopman, age 59, of Willow Shade, KY, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 1pmCT, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY, with burial to follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will begin Friday, September 16, 2016, at 2pmCT, and on Saturday after 7amCT, until time of services at 1pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 11:18:47 | Comments | Printable version
LWC'S International Student Program- Ode to our host parents! By Sabine Eastham, Director, International Student Programs News from Lindsey Wilson College Why is the LWC/ISP program so successful? Why do our current 109 international students from 39 different countries feel like home here in Columbia, KY- so far away from home? The short answer can be given with one word: host parents! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 10:15:43 | Comments | Printable version
Taylor Co. Grand Jury returns indictments 13 Sep 2016 Charges brought against 16 individuals (1 with two indictments) from Taylor County, Marion County, Flatgap, KY; Sitka, KY; Green County, and Louisville, KY; for crimes including many drug related charges; murder, sex offender case(s), terroristic threatening, theft and/or burglary case(s), others. Bonds set from summons to $1 Million cash. 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 Taylor County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Campbellsville, KY, returned indictments against the following individuals on Tuesday, 13 Sep 2016: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 09:10:36 | Comments | Printable version
Today, FRIDAY with CM - 16 Sep 2016 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 16, 2016: Discipline in youth--Robert Stone, Friday, 16 September 2016. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1830 Video: Easton sings about Adair County Easton Bryant, PharmD, working on a commercial at 92.7 WHVE, to advertise North Century Pharmacy's delivery service. He calls the song "An Ode To The Pillmobile." 2016-09-16 07:50:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Thoed in a friendly manner, of course This story will immediately call to mind this story, as only Joe L. Barbee can tell it. But a good read, too: The Story of Soldier Jones at the Adair County Fairgrounds By Anon I imagine a recent shooting inspired as many tongue-wagging, truth-devoid blovations -- full speed ahead and damn the facts! -- as did the Great Robbery at First National Bank in Russell Springs, 1971. (Where, oh where. is Pete Walker when we need him??) Not to defend the shooter or to damn the shootee, but perhaps the former pulled the trigger in a manner a la my youngest uncle. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 07:23:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Metcalfe County, KY injury collision and arrest Two injured in single vehicle accident when vehicle leaves roadway, strikes stump and overturns. NOTE: An individual charged by police or in a warrant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. Click on headline for complete story. SEE Last 200 Police & Fire Reports By TFC William Gregory, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY EDMONTON, KY (16 Sep 2016) - Tpr. Clint Bale is investigating a collision that occurred Thursday, September 15, 2016 at approximately 10:35CT on US 68 at the 14 mile marker in Metcalfe County. 25-year-old Amy Vaughn, of Sulphur Well, KY, was operating a westbound 2004 Ford when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a stump and overturned. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 07:10:38 | Comments | Printable version
Unsolved Mystery Photographs - Album Click on the headline for the unsolved mystery photo(s) album. Eleven this morning at 6:52amCT, Fri 16 Sep 2016. SEVERAL NEW CLUES posted today. By Ed Waggener A number of photographs we've posted have not been solved even over the years. This album will help readers take another look, and may clear up nagging questions causing needless sleepless nights. - ED WAGGENER 2016-09-16 06:08:15 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky's early influenza cases reported Flu season may be starting early this year. Infection with the flu virus can cause fever, headache, cough, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing and body aches. Flu can be very contagious. For more information on influenza or the availability of flu vaccine, please contact your LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT or visit HealthAlerts.ky.gov. Click on headline for complete story By Barbara J Fox News from Commonwealth News Center The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) received reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza cases, indicating the presence of flu circulating in Kentucky. The cases are from Bullitt, Fayette and Jefferson counties. Beginning in October, DPH officials will begin to report weekly influenza activity to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of statewide flu surveillance efforts. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2016-09-16 04:21:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Healthy Lifestlyes by Kelli Bonifer
Poetry by Robert Stone: Time is sifting out Time is sifting out – a sonnet by Robert Stone No questions ever die though answers fade.- Robert Stone, 13 July 2016 2016-09-16 03:43:58 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 16 Happy Anniversary, Paul and Janet Novielli (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Doss (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Davis Pickett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donald R. Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Chandler Wisdom | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eddie Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Grigsby (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, J.D. Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jane Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerri Jeffries | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Mary Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robyn Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Joe Young | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Burton, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ret. Master Sgt. Jason Cisco, Campbellsville, KY (1973-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Allene Kelsay Robertson, Adair Co., KY, native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Burton, Taylor Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bentley Scott Rood, infant, Taylor Co, KY (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gladys Susan Berry Pruitt, Green Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Murray, , Adair Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Ella Sharpe, Adair County, KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Peggy E. Bishop, Green Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hoosier, Taylor Co., KY, (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Wayne Howard, Breeding, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Davidson Burton, Adair County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Morgan, Casey County, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Jim Wesley, Columbia, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Gifford, Casey County, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jean Scott, 76, Burkesville, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Merle Cox, Taylor County, KY (1936 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Moss Marcum, Adair County, KY, Green County, KY native (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmer W. Lee, Creelsboro, Russell Co., KY native (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Bjalobok, 95, Adair County, KY (1919-2015)> | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlo Johnson, 75, Russell Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Coffman, Casey County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Phillip Harper, Monroe Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Wright, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arthur (Art) Bean, Glensfork, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Lucian Squires, 73, Green Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brian Kelly Doss, 46, Columbia, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Richard Perkins, Taylor Co., Adair native (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessica Harpin, 33, Casey County, KY (1982-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diann Long, Casey Co., KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Dale Parke, 47, Metcalfe Co., KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Burton Cowan, Adair County, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Greer, 60, Clementsville, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Rice, 85, Columbia, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denver Durham, 78, Casey Co., KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Quinn, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Scott Hildebrand, 75, Green County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louvina Judd Geralds, 89, Adair Co., formerly of Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lydia N. Turner, 83, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oliver (Cat) Stone, 85, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela J. Austin, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Calvin Roller, 75, Marrowbone, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Thomas (Bill) Sullivan, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, September 16, 2016 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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