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Daily News for Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Storm, possibly straight line winds, hits Campbellsville By Larry Smith A storm hit Campbellsville Tuesday evening, April 18, 2017, causing heavy damage to the roof at the Taylor County School on East Broadway, at Fiesta Mexico, and at the Super 8 Motel. Lighter damage was seen elsewhere. At the Big Dawg studio at 101 E Main, one blue canvas window canopy was completely blown away, and there was other damage as well. - LARRY SMITH, Manager, WVLC 99.9 FM, the Big Dawg. 2017-04-18 20:48:03 | Comments | Printable version
Lula Asberry, 60, Pellyton, Adair Co., KY (1956-2017) She was a employed by Amazon in Campbellsville, KY and was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Estill & Dorothy Irene Taylor Asberry. She leaves six direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Lula Asberry, 60 of the Pellyton Community in Adair County, KY passed away suddenly Monday, April 17, 2017 the University of KY Medical Center in Lexington, KY Funeral services will be Friday; April 21, 2107 at 11amCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, with Bro. David Asberry, the officiating clergy. Interment will be in the Cold Springs Cemetery in Casey County, KY. The family request visiting after 4pmCT, on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-18 18:37:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Remembers attending school with Creed Lacy Lonnie Coomer writes: Creed and I went to school together, played together, when we were in our tender years. I last talked to him about four years ago. - Lonnie CoomerComments re photo 72223 Creed Lacy 82 Adair County KY 19342017 2017-04-18 18:16:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Rick Pickens book signing at Albany, KY, Tue 25 Apr 2017 By Darlene Campbell Rick Pickens has been a published author since 1987 when Paladin Press picked up his manuscript on Chinese Ring Daggers. His work has been featured in several Martial Arts magazines and papers, but his passion has been to write books to help people grow in their faith and understanding of spiritual matters. He was accepted by a publishing company out of Danville, KY, and will be signing books at the Clinton County Public Library, 302 King Ave, Albany, KY 42602 on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, from 3pm-6pmCT. --Darlene Campbell 2017-04-18 17:07:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Jason Rector elected chair of Adair Republican Party By Tiffany Kessler The Adair County Republican Party had a wonderful turnout for Monday night's meeting which was held to elect new officers. Those voted in will each serve a four year term. They are: Chairman - Jason Rector, Vice Chair - Natalie Sneed, Treasurer - Gina Baker, Secretary - Shannon Pendleton Sexton, and Youth Chair - Elliot Burton. The Adair County Republican Party would like to thank the former officers for their service. - Tiffany Kessler 2017-04-18 15:43:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
ACHS will present 'Legally Blonde the Musical' at Hodge Center Production will feature 21 Adair County students "Legally Blonde: the Musical" will be performed at 10amCT & 7pmCT, Thu 20 Apr 2016, and at 7pmCT, Fri 21 Apr 2017, in Lindsey Wilson College's LWC's Norma & Glenn Hodge Center, 402 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools Adair County High School theatre students were hard at work Monday afternoon at Lindsey Wilson College's Hodge Center, rehearsing and putting the finishing touches on its upcoming production "Legally Blonde: The Musical" which debuts Thursday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-18 13:45:15 | Comments | Printable version
Ada Jones Antle, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1920-2017) She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn United Methodist Church for forty-five years. If you did not find her enjoying her yard work, tending her garden, canning her vegetables, or mending something with a needle and thread, you more than likely would find her fishing, as this was one of her favorite pastimes. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Ada Jones Antle, 95, o died at 10:55pmET, Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 96 The funeral service will be at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Mark Harrison and Bro. Ronnie Dooley. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, 200 Block of W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation is 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-18 13:03:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
James (Jerry) Bloyd, Green Co., KY (1945-2017) He was a native of Green County, KY, and his final resting place will be in the Grab community of Green County, KY. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Brush Creek Baptist Church. He was the son of the late James Bronston Bloyd & Naomi Lobb Higdon Bloyd Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) James "Jerry" Bloyd, 71, departed this life Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Signature Health Care in Horse Cave, KY. A graveside service will be 10amCT, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in the Grab Community of Green County, KY, with burial there to follow. Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY, is in charge of the arrangements. Ministers will be Bro. Bobby Neal and Bro. Dwaye Forbis. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-18 12:38:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Journey to Recovery presents special testimony 21 Apr 2017 Journey to Recovery, 24 Burnett Road, off Old Burkesville Loop, Columbia, KY, invites everyone tp hear a great testimony of lost love and found love 50 plus years later. at 6pmCT, Fri 21 Apr 2017. Everyone welcome. --Laverne Hadley 2017-04-18 12:23:05 | Comments | Printable version
Lexington man receives life sentence for distributing Fentanyl Case resulted in death; life sentence is maximum Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Department of Justice, Eastern District of Kentucky LEXINGTON, KY - (Mon 17 Feb 2017) A federal judge has sentenced a Lexington man to life in prison, for illegally distributing drugs that caused an overdose death in Lexington. Senior U.S. District Judge Joseph M. Hood formally sentenced 28 year-old Joshua Donald Ewing for distribution of fentanyl and heroin resulting in the death of Jeremy Deaton. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-18 12:15:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Earth Day will be celebrated on CU campus Friday, 21 April 2017 By Joan C. McKinney, coordinating director, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Campbellsville University will celebrate Earth Day in a ceremony at 10amET Friday, April 21 2017 at the Turner Log Cabin at 505 N Columbia Ave., Campbellsville, Ky. Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, will be present, along with Tony Young, mayor of Campbellsville, and Eddie Rogers, Taylor County judge-executive, who will give a proclamation for Earth Day. Earth Stewardship Awards will be presented. Roberta Burnes, who works for the Division of Air Quality in Frankfort, Ky., has agreed to be present with her company issued electric hybrid car. It is colorful and anyone can look under the hood. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-18 11:38:18 | Comments | Printable version
Homeplace on Green River Plow Day is 22 Apr 2017 Plow Teams won't be only attraction, by far Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By George Kolbenschlag Homeplace on Green River Homeplace Plow Day and Spring Festival showcases team plowing and history at Spring Festival. Horse and mule plow teams will be the main attraction for some, but there is much more, at 8amCT/9amET till 3pmCT/4pmET, Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Homeplace on Green River, 5807 new Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY. The $10 per car parking fee will include all of events and activities except for products purchased from vendors. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-18 11:36:48 | Comments | Printable version
Mary Jane Walker, 84, Ramsey, IN/Adair County, KY native (1932-2017) She was native of Christine, Adair County, KY, the daughter of the late William Peter & Maudie Ann Burton McQueary. She was the widow of James Willard Walker. She leaves six direct living descendants. She was a retired beautician and attended New Middletown United Methodist Church in Harrison County, IN. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mary Jane Walker, 84, of Ramsey, IN, formerly of Adair County, KY, died Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Clarks Loving Care in New Albany, IN. Funeral services will be at 1pmCT/2pmET Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home, 200 N Oak Street, Corydon, IN. Pastor Tim Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Corydon. Visitation will be after 9amCT/10amET, Wednesday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-18 09:56:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
The hunt for great food gets easier with Buy Local New KDA program rewards businesses for offering more Kentucky farm-sourced menu items By Ted Sloan Frankfort, KY - Kentucky Proud has unveiled Buy Local, a new program intended to encourage restaurants and other food service businesses to purchase locally produced food products, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has announced. Buy Local helps food services identify Kentucky Proud products based on direct farm impact. The program's mission is to encourage community eateries to increase their local food purchases while heightening their customers' awareness of the economic importance of supporting Kentucky's farms and neighborhood businesses. The 15 percent reimbursement provides an incentive for these establishments while they build customer loyalty through highlighting fresh farm food. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-18 09:43:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Voting for Chamber of Commerce awards Chamber members can download the voting form here: Award Voting List (PDF). By Ellen Zornes, President, & Sue Stivers, Executive Director Columbia/Adair Chamber of Commerce, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Call 270-384-6020 Nominations for awards are in, and now Chamber members can vote for award winners in categories including Professional/Business Man, Professional/Business Woman, Educator, Health Advocate, and Volunteer. Bring completed forms by the Chamber office by 3pmCT, Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Votes will be counted beginning at 3:05pmCT that afternoon. The Chamber of Commerce's annual Awards Banquet will be held on 6pmCT, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at the Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. 2017-04-18 09:41:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber Insights
ACMS names Sixth Grade Students of the Month Honorees chosen based on academic progress, behavior, and attitude Click on headline for article with photo(s) By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools Adair County Middle School recently selected eight students - four boys and four girls - to serve as its sixth grade Students of the month for April. The students were chosen based on their improved academic performance, exemplary behavior, and positive attitudes. The students selected are, from left: Collin Pike (reading), C.J. Bryant (social studies), Kailee Brown (math), Jake Hill (science), Amaria Johnson (reading), Hayden Bennet (math), Lexi Snider (social studies) and Lexi Sroka (science). Congratulations to these students! 2017-04-18 09:07:24 | Comments | Printable version
Monroe County death investigation underway By TFC William R. Gregory, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY TOMPKINSVILLE, KY. (Tue 18 Apr 2017) - On Monday, April 17, 2017, at 1:09pmCT , Post 15 was notified by the Tompkinsville Police Department of a deceased man inside a vehicle at a residence on Bradshaw Road in Tompkinsville. The victim was identified as 54-year-old William McClendon III who lived at the residence where found. McClendon had a pre-existing medical condition that is believed to have been the cause of his death. No foul play is expected. Detective Kevin Roberts is investigating. 2017-04-18 07:08:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Big Breakfast at Hiseville Christian benefits Galilean Home A B-I-G Country breakfast (aka: Hiseville Fancy Farm) with country ham, sausage, bacon, gravy, biscuits, eggs, hash-browns, sliced tomatoes, coffee, milk, juice and enough red-eyed gravy to float a base boat, will be 7am-10:30amCT, Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Hiseville Christian Church, 70 W Hiseville Road, Hiseville, KY. All proceeds will benefit The Galilean Children's Home. Contact: Jim Rich at 270-590-5569 or Kim Reece at 270-834-0066. - JIM RICH 2017-04-18 02:20:05 | Comments | Printable version
C/AC Economic Development Authority meets Tue 18 Apr 2017 EDA special topic is on Special Project Government Entity training - requirements for Special Taxing Districts in Kentucky The regular meeting of the Columbia/Adair County EDA Board is at 8amCT, Tue 18 Apr 2017. in the Board room of the Chamber of Commerce, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY, with Mark Dykes, chairman, presiding, with following agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-18 01:24:14 | Comments | Printable version
Link: Lex Herald story on possible surplus property irregularities There's a link to a story in the Lexington Herald which will be of interest to anyone concerned about sales of government owned surplus property and bidding on it by employees or elected officials. See: State agency under investigation for ‘irregularities’ in surplus vehicle auction. This story relates specifically to 'employees only' sales conducted by the Administrative Office of the Courts. 2017-04-18 01:17:12 | Comments | Printable version
Cafeteria worker Eveleen Burkhead receives Dare to Soar award Of Eveleen Burkhead, April 2017 winner - 'She is without a doubt the most dedicated and hard working woman I have ever met.' - SUPT. CARL DEATON Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS) Campbellsville Elementary School cafeteria worker Eveleen Burkhead has received this month's Dare to Soar award. Campbellsville Independent Schools Superintendent Mike Deaton made the presentation at the Campbellsville Board of Education's regular meeting on Monday, April 17. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-18 00:48:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Betty Madonna, 87, Adair Co., KY/PA native (1929-2017) Mrs. Madonna was of the Catholic faith and was retired from Pepperidge Farms in Pennsylvania Click on headline for complete obituaryBR> Betty Madonna, 87 of the Chance Community of Adair County, KY passed away Sunday April 16, 2017 at 9:10pmCT, at the Taylor County Hospital in Campbellsville, KY after an illness. Funeral services and burial will take place later this week in Parksburg, PA. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-18 00:05:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Today, TUESDAY with CM, 18 Apr 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for April 18, 2017: Excitement and guilt--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 18 April 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2044 2017-04-18 00:02:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 18 Happy Anniversary, Linda and Glenn Seaton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Phillip and Sharon Garmon (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alessa Grace Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashton Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenda Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caleb James Turner (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charlene Brock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cheryl Mitchum | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chuck Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug DeRossett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jade Coomer (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Arnold | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mia Stephens (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rayson Wesley Richard (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Virginia Garner | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Mae (Giles) Pyles, Knifley, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Gary Dooley, Campbellsville, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine Henderson Morrison, Greensburg, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lisa Jean (Kerr) Walden, Tompkinsville, KY (1983-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Cundiff, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Dale Coomer (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Dean Brockman, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Hunt, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rick Taylor, Burkesville, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve (S.L.) Reynolds, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Edward Capps, Burkesville, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geary E. Newcomb, Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Raffety, Taylor County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Lee Grant, Adair County, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janis Murphy Lynn, Casey Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Wesley, Casey County, KY (1917-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Strong, Casey County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Ann Minton, 45, Jamestown, KY (1970-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norris L. Long, 89, Jamestown, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Frances Romine Gilpin, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Hattie Elizabeth Bagby Edmonds, KY, Green County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Millie J. Knight, Russell County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John B. McKinney, 77, Scottsville, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dortha Rosa Coker Grider, 81, Casey Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allie Harris Emerson, 98, Russell County, KY (1919-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Louis Veatch, 46, Taylor County, KY (1971-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Maness Briscoe , 64, Green County, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Greer, Columbia, KY (1959-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Gosser, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Lenwood Gore, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Coffey, Russell Co. (1918-2001) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Ray Akin, Green County, KY (1976-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Irvin | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Shreve Bright, Taylor County, KY (1921-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Melson, Russell County, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hartsell Hodges (1924-2002) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haskin Allen 'Hack' Rowe, Adair County, KY (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Mitchell Callahan, 89, Demossville, KY (1930-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Douglas (JD) Barlow, Sr., Summer Shade, KY (1936-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Madonna J. Yeadon, Russell County, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha L. Overfelt, 88, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Daly Taylor, 78, Cumberland County, KY (1940-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Harmon, 55, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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