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LWC Men's Swimming ranked No. 8 in Postseason Coaches' Poll

By Charles Balcom
News from Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, KY - (09 Mar 2017) The Lindsey Wilson men's swim team received a No. 8 ranking in the NAIA Men's Swimming & Diving Postseason Coaches' Poll, the national office announced on Thursday.


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2017-03-11 20:46:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Mistey Ann Jackson, 38, Summersville, KY (1978-2017)



2017-03-11 - 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY - Photo from Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home.

Mistey Ann Jackson, 38, Summersville, KY (1978-2017)


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Mistey Ann Jackson, 38, Summersville, KY (1978-2017)

She was the wife of Brian Jackson, who survives. She leaves two direct living descendants, sonsChristopher Allen Jackson and Tristen Jackson.
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Mrs. Mistey Ann Jackson, age 38, of Summersville, KY, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg, KY.

The funeral services for Mrs. Mistey Ann Jackson will be conducted at 1pmCT, Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY with burial to follow in the Wilson Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 2pm until 8pmCT, Monday, March 13, 2017, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Tuesday until time of the funeral service.


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2017-03-11 20:21:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Sad word of the death of Alesha Bryant Morrison, 45, Milltown

We have received the sad word of the passing of Alesha Bryant Morrison 45 of Milltown, KY, who died suddenly at 4pmCT, Saturday, March 11, 2017, from injuries received in an automobile accident on KY 61, Greensburg Road, North of Columbia, KY She is survived by her husband James Morrison and four children, and her parents Purd & Louvenia Bryant of Milltown, KY. A completed list of survivors and funeral arrangements will be posted here on Sunday afternoon, when available from Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

2017-03-11 19:41:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Accident reconstructionists still on site of fatality

Update: Road has reopened at 7:54pmCT Sat 11 Mar 2017, Sheriff Harrison Moss reports
Sheriff Moss reports one person died in the accident
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By Ed Waggener

(7:43amCT - Sat 11 Mar 2017)The Kentucky State Police accident reconstructionist team is still on the scene of a single vehicle fatal accident on Greensburg Road near its intersection with Thompson-Harvey Road in the Milltown community of Adair County, which occurred several hours ago.


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2017-03-11 19:27:13 | Comments | Printable version

James Donald (Don) Hale, 83, Russell Co., KY (1933-2017)

He was a former co-owner of Aaron Oil Company and was a member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church. He was a member of one of Russell County's leading families. He was the son of the late James Lesllie and Laura Lee McDonald Hale. His wife, Charlene Hale, survives. He leaves seven direct living descendants in Russell & Adair Counties, including sons Charles Hale of Russell Springs, KY and Anthony Hale of Columbia, KY.
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James Donald "Don" Hale, 83, of Russell Springs, KY, died Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Funeral service for James Donald "Don" Hale will be 11amCT, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the First Baptist Church, 392 KY-80, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Jeff Eaton, Bro. Jeff Griffin, and Bro. Ryan Coffey officiating. Visitation is 5pm-8pmCT, Monday, March 13, 2017, and after 8amCT, Tuesday, at the church.


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2017-03-11 18:59:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Governor, First Lady launch 'Open Hearts/Open Homes'

Governor Matthew Bevin engages nonprofits, faith-based community to help find Forever Homes for Kids in Kentucky's Child Welfare System

By Doug Hogan and Anya Armes Weber
News from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

FRANKFORT, KY (Fri 10 Mar 2017) - Governor Matt Bevin and First Lady Glenna Bevin launched the "Open Hearts/Open Homes" initiative today at the "Summit to Save Our Children" event they hosted in Frankfort. The initiative is part of the Governor's pledge to improve the state's adoption and foster care system by mobilizing a network of nonprofits, faith-based organizations and loving families.


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2017-03-11 10:05:24 | Comments | Printable version

KSP Post 15 activity for February, 2017

Post 15 area had no fatalities during month of February; year-to-date fatalities at 1, compared to 5 in like period one year ago
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By TFC William Gregory, Public Information Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

COLUMBIA, KY (9 Mar 2017) - During the month of February 2017, there were 15 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington.

There were no fatal collisions during the month of February in the Post 15 area.


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2017-03-11 09:54:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

LWC wrestling up 3 spots to No. 2 in NAIA Top 20 poll

Blue Raiders have four All-Americans; Campbellsville U is 3rd in poll and have five All-Americans.
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By Anthony Latessa
News from Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, Ky. - The Lindsey Wilson wrestling team moved up three spots to No. 2 in the NAIA Coaches' Postseason Top 20 Poll, the national office announced on Friday. The Blue Raiders earned 74.5 points in the poll.


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2017-03-11 09:50:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

INQUIRY re: reprinting Mike Watson article sketch

Comments re article 88807 MIKE WATSON William Casey sketch from Judge Rollin T Hurt


Susan McLaughlin writes:
Super interesting article and I would so like to add it to my pages on Ancestry.com, including a link to Columbia Magazine.com. May I have your permission?

I am a descendant of the Watson Family of Adair, William Watson (1803-1905), son of Rev. Joel Watson is my line of ppl. Rev. Joel and his father Rev. John Watson were Cumberland Presbyterian ministers at Mt. Carmel Church in Columbia, I believe. I do not know if Mike Watson is my family or not, but would love to know.

Respectfully,

- Susan McLaughlin

Thanks for the request - Reprinting Material from ColumbiaMagazine.com does require permissions - of CM, and, more importantly, the author - in this case Mike Watson. We'll be in touch with him and let you know if an how you can use. As for kinship, you have very good taste in hoping to be kin to Mr. Watson. - EW


2017-03-11 07:34:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

Environmental Science Scholarship Deadline is April 1, 2017

Students graduating from Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor and Wayne counties are eligible to apply for the $1,000 scholarship at Campbellsville University
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By Judy Hachey
Lake Area Foundation

The deadline to apply for the George & Joan White Howell Environmental Education Scholarship is April 1. The scholarship is for high school seniors interested in pursuing a degree in environmental science at Campbellsville University (CU).


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2017-03-11 07:15:56 | Comments | Printable version

CMS science students hatch baby chicks


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By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer
Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS)

Campbellsville Middle School students recently witnessed the birth of a baby chick. In Amy Knifley's eighth-grade science classes, students have learned about how baby chickens are born.


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2017-03-11 06:57:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

KY State General Fund shows big increase in Feb 2017

General Fund receipts increased 5.9 percent; Road Fund receipts decreased 0.3 percent - but they are up for the year

By John Chilton & Gary Harkenrider
News from Commonwealth News Center FRANKFORT, KY (Fri 10 Mar 2017) - The Office of State Budget Director reported today that February's General Fund receipts rose 5.9 percent compared to February of last year, an increase of $39.4 million. Total revenues for the month were $709.0 million, compared to $669.6 million during February 2016. Receipts have now grown 2.8 percent for the first eight months of FY17.


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2017-03-11 06:32:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

Kentucky sends firefighting aid to Oklahoma

Crew and equipment goes west to fight fires
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By John Mura & Mike Harp
News from Commonwealth News Center

FRANKFORT, KY (10 Mar 2017) - The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) has dispatched a dozen firefighters to assist the state of Oklahoma, where fires have burned nearly 900,000 acres in the northwest part of Oklahoma.


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2017-03-11 05:40:02 | Comments | Printable version

Spring Social & Singing at Sulphur Well 11 Mar 2017

Sit Down Meal/Silent Auction/Singing with the Parnell Family, the Spirituals, The Sons of Zion, and Bro. Joe Milby
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There will be a Spring Social & Singing with a donations only sit down meal which includes: Baked Ham, Potatoes, Green Beans, Apples, Roll. Dessert, & Beverage. being served starting at 5:30pmCT, Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Molly Thompson Memorial Fellowship Hall, at the Sulphur Well United Methodist Church, 1755 Sulphur Well-knob Lick Road, Edmonton, KY.


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2017-03-11 05:24:49 | Comments | Printable version

Today, SATURDAY with CM - 11 Mar 2017

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 11, 2017:
Teacher’s greatest fear:
not being able to work
random exercise.
--Robert Stone, Saturday, 11 March 2017.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2006



2017-03-11 05:11:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 11
Happy Birthday, Adam Kerr (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Braeydon Foster (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dr. Brandi Blackburn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Greyson Kyle Riddle (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jace Matthew Partin (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janet Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jesse Green | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jessica True | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joseph Adam Doss (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kyle Ballou | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Norma Jean Shirley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Reagan Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Teresa Feese Newman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Phillips | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tony Rose | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Ann Smith, Columbia, KY (2005-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robbie Campbell Osuamkpe, Adair Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lena B. Coomer Bryant, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Marie Burton Irvin, Adair County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Faye Parker, 52, Adair County, KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dora L. Davis, 94, Adair County, KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brandy (Dee Dee) Barnett, 39, Taylor Co., KY native (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin (Toad) Durrett, Green County, KY (1932-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David L. Smith, 70, Greensburg, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Vernon (Doc) Hughes, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Russell, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna Combest Young, Columbia, KY (1928-2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth (Tootie) Coffey, 87, Russell Co., KY (1929-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Joyce Akin, Metcalfe Co., KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Genoice Matney Sexton, 86, formerly of Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Garnett Lay, Casey County, KY (1924-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ina Loudermilk, 67, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Bryant, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Rainbow Rodz, 50, Casey County, KY (1968-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Thomas, 69, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffery Allen Woolridge, 52, Columbia, KY (1968-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Rowe, Columbia, KY (1926-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kay Wethington Edwards, 66, Liberty, KY (1953-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonnie D. Cooper, 54, Russell Co., KY (1962-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise B. Phillips, 94, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Wethington, 84, formerly of Knifley, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Dean Clayton, Taylor Co., KY native (1928-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nadean Willis, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Glen Combest, 76, Adair Co., KY (1941-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Thompson Mitchell, Greensburg, KY (1928-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randy Rogers, 63, Campbellsville, KY native (1955-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Pickett, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rollin Vanoy, 72, native of Casey County, KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scottie Ann Halter, 78, Bowling Green, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shannon Ray Brown, 42, Mt. Sherman, KY (1975-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelia Gayle Dulworth Caldwell, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Douglas Grenead, 56, Summer Shade, KY (1959-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Christopher (Tom) Boston (1951-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Treva Downey Ballou, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon Larry Smith, 69 Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2017
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:30amCTEgypt-Shiloh Men's Prayer Breakfast at at Liberty Road Grocery and Deli, 5097 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. W.M. Feese, Jr. DETAILS | (ID:46145, Comment)
10:00amCTROXY, Mature, well-behaved, femaile dog adoptable
at Green River Animal Shelter
Green River Animal Shelter is the first place to look if your dog is lost. You'll always find a variety of puppies, kittens, dogs and cats ready and eager to join your family. NEW HOURS. Closing at 4pmCT during winter months Green River Animal Shelter open today, 10am-4pmCT. GRAS, 455 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY. You can help. Adopt. Volunteer. Give Time, Donate Money. Give needed supplies. Encourage the staff at GRAS who are doing such a wonderful job! Stop by today. Thanks, KIM TUCKER
(See Animal control pickups and GRAS dogs for adoption in CM Animals - CM | (ID:46210, Comment)
11:00amCTServices 11amCT/12pmNoonET, Campbellsville, KY, for Marshall Daryl (Dinky) Graham, 66, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2017) | (ID:46180, Comment)
Services, Edmonton, KY, for Betty Jane Branham, 91, Metcalfe County, KY (1925-2017) | (ID:46195, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:46205, Comment)
1:00pmCTA Celebration of the life of Michael Brad Courtney will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1pmCT, at the Courtney residence in Breeding, KY. | (ID:46164, Comment)
Services, Burkesville, KY, for Estelle Pruitt, 86, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2017) | (ID:46167, Comment)
Services, Columbia, KY, for Ricky Blankenship, 53, Adair Co., KY (1963-2017) | (ID:46178, Comment)
Services 1pmCT/2pmET, Campbellsville, KY, for Shirley Ann Beams, 73, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2017) | (ID:46193, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:46206, Comment)
5:30pmCTFundraiser Sulphur Well Methodist Church, 1755 Sulphur Well-knob Lick Road, Edmonton, KY in Historic Sulphur Well in Metcalfe County will host a supper/silent auction fund raiser, 5:30pam-7pmCT for their RFK team and the McKinley Crain family. McKinley is an 8th grade student at MCMS currently under going cancer treatments. Meal is donations only. - Charlotte Atkins. DETAILS | (ID:45830, Comment)
Sit Down Meal starts at 5:30pmCT. Silent Auction 5:30pm-7pmCT. at Spring Social & Singing/Sit Down Meal at Sulphur Well United Methodist Church, 1755 Sulphur Well-knob Lick Road, (Sulphur Well) Edmonton, Metcalfe Co. KY. STORY | (ID:46207, Comment)
6:00pmCTSINGING in SANCTUARY. with the Parnell Family, the Spirituals, The Sons of Zion, and Bro. Joe Milby at Spring Social & Singing at Sulphur Well United Methodist Church, 1755 Sulphur Well-knob Lick Road, (Sulphur Well) Edmonton, Metcalfe Co. KY. STORY | (ID:46209, Comment)

 

































 
 
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