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Daily News for Friday, April 21, 2017
Softball Park named for Columbia's Marilyn D. Sparks Softball Field at Lindsey Wilson Sports Park named "The Marilyn D. Sparks Park" at Dedication Ceremony today Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Travis Smith, LWC Assistant Director of Public Relations COLUMBIA, KY (21 Apr 2017) - The contributions of one of Lindsey Wilson College's legendary administrators was celebrated Friday morning during a dedication and naming service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 16:51:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
'Operation 10-46' and 'Ghost Out' promote student safety Juniors and seniors learn the dangers of drunk and distracted driving Click on headline for complete story By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools Juniors and seniors at Adair County High School sat through a pair of programs Friday morning aimed to encourage healthy decision-making and illuminate the dangers of distracted driving. "Operation 10-46" and "Ghost Out" - a mock accident and mock memorial, respectively - served as a reminder to students to remain safe and avoid risky behavior Saturday before, during, and after prom. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 14:38:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Life in the Holler: Pulled Toward the Sunlight By Shamarie Harper On my way check my mail, the beauty of The Holler was too good to pass up with everybody blazing and spring in full force, no matter where I looked nature was screaming, take me! Take my picture. I hope you enjoy! - SHAMARIE Click on headline for the delightful photos and thoughts shared by this gifted Adair County photographer and writer - EW 2017-04-21 14:26:09 | Comments | Printable version
Monroe Co., KY, physician sentenced to one year In prison for illegally prescribing pain medications Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of KY BOWLING GREEN, KY - (Fri 21 Apr 2017) A Monroe County, Kentucky physician was sentenced by Senior Judge Thomas B. Russell, in U.S. District Court, yesterday to serve one year and one day in prison for prescribing pain medications outside the course of professional medical practice to five patients during a more than six year period, announced United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 14:13:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Joe Marcum, 69, Taylor County, KY/Marion County, KY native (1947-2017) He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Washington Baptist Church. Joe served his country honorably in the United States Army, in the Vietnam conflict, and will be accorded full military honors at committal rites by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. He was an employee of Fruit of the Loom for 30 years and had also worked at Cox Interior. His wife of 34 years, Brenda Price Marcum, survives. He leaves two direct and two step living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Joe Marcum, 69, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 1:34pmET, Thursday, April 20, 2017 in Campbellsville, KY. Funeral service will be at 10amCT/11amET, Monday, April 24, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Jimmy York and Bro. Donnie Blick. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation is 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 13:38:40 | Comments | Printable version
Boil Water Advisory for CAUD customers in Green Hills area Date Issued: 21 Apr 2017. Time issued: 11:41amCT. Posted: 11:51amCT UPDATE! - LIFTED 10:35amCT, Sat 22 Apr 2017: Boil Water Advisory lifted for Greenhills area A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers of Columbia-Adair Utilities District starting at 354 Heartland Circle, Greenhills Road, Mullinix Street, Moseley Drive, Maple Tree Street, Keen Drive, Ridgecreest Lane, Third Street, and Denver StreetThe advisory has been issued due to a main line leak. Following such an event, the potential existsfor bacteriological contaminaton ofthe water supply, therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking. Bring the water to a roiling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the sitaution has been corrected and text results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For further information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia/Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. 2017-04-21 11:26:25 | Comments | Printable version
Green Co. man, 59, faces sexual exploitation allegations Mt Sherman resident charged with one county of distribution and 20 counts of possession of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor. He was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center, Campbellsville, KY Note - Charges are are not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by law enforcement is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. By Les Williams, Public Information Officer Public Affairs Branch, KY State Police, Frankfort, KY MOUNT SHERMAN, KY (Fri 21 Apr 2017) On Thursday, April 20, 2017, at approximately 3:45pmCT, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Mark Nelson, 59, on charges related to distribution and possession of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 10:52:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Alzheimer's talk at CU free, open to public By Joan C. McKinney, coordinating director, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Do you want to learn more about Alzheimer's dementia? Campbellsville University's Department of Psychology will host Dr. Ben Mast, associate professor and vice chair of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville, who will speak on Alzheimer's dementia from 5pm until 7pmET Tuesday, April 25 at Campbellsville Baptist Church, 530 N. Central Ave., Campbellsville, Ky. Mast is a licensed clinical psychologist and a board certified clinical geropsychologist. His talk is titled "Responding to Dementia: Alzheimer's and Caring." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 09:15:49 | Comments | Printable version
Billy Joe Fudge: Big banana shaped pod from KY Coffee Tree Tree came before addition to City Hall he says. Click on headline for story with photo By Billy Joe Fudge That massive seed pod is from a Kentucky Coffee Tree which is Kentucky's State Heritage Tree. The following is a link to a publication by a good friend and former workmate at Kentucky Division of Forestry: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 08:19:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Adair Co. Sheriff's Office/DEA Drug takeback is Sat 29 Apr 2017 Click on headline for complete details of what can and what cannot be turned in By Harrison Moss The Adair County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency will be participating in the Medicine Take Back Program on Saturday April 30, 2016 from 10am-2pmCT, in the parking lot at Taco Bell, 899 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 07:59:10 | Comments | Printable version
Mary Garrett, Taylor Co., KY/Nelson Co. KY native (1945-2017) She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late John Albertis Riggs & Ella Lorenza Newton Riggs, and the widow of Mac Arthur Garrett, her husband of 45 years. She leaves 26 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mary Garrett of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Albertis Riggs and Ella Lorenza Newton Riggs, was born May 17, 1945, in Nelson County, KY. She died at 6:54 A.M., Thursday, April 20, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 71 The funeral services will be at 12pmCT/1pmET, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old U.S. 68, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation is 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Friday, April 21, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 06:03:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Philip Curtis Whitlow, 89, Summer Shade, KY (d. 19 Apr 2017) He married his childhood sweetheart, May Dell Cummins Whitlow, who survives, to whom he was a devoted husband for 62 years, and was father to their five children. Together, they raised their family and farmed in the Randolph community. Click on headline for complete obituary Philip Curtis Whitlow, Summer Shade, age 89 passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 1pmCT, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY, with Gary Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Randolph. Visitation will be Friday, April 21, 2017, 4pm-8pmCT, and on Saturday, April 22, 2017, after 8amCT, until time of services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 05:50:33 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia, KY man, 22, arrested on felony vandalism charges Discovery made in response to alert on altercation in the Hudson Addition Note - Charges are are not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by law enforcement is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. By Ofc. Josh Brockman, Public Information Officer Columbia Police Department, Chief, Jason Cross On Tue 18 Apr 2017, Columbia Police Officers were dispatched to an altercation taking place off of Hudson Street in the limits of Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 04:41:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Lindsey Wilson Baseball swept by Pikeville, 20 Apr 2017 Scores in double header loss, 14-2 and 5-4, before hometown crowd of 127 Next Series concludes - LWC baseball hosts Pikeville, at 12pmNoonCT, Fri 21 Apr 2017, at Egnew Park, inside the Lindsey Wilson Sports Complex, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. By Matthew Wurzburger COLUMBIA, KY (Thu 20 Apr 2017) - The Lindsey Wilson baseball team dropped both games of a Mid-South Conference doubleheader to Pikeville (KY) on Thursday, 14-2 and 5-4. The Blue Raiders drop to 26-22 and 10-7 in MSC play. Pikeville's record improves to 22-20 and 5-12 in conference action. Pikeville out-hit the Blue Raiders 29-13 and tallied nine extra-base hits, including four home runs. Lindsey Wilson blasted two homers - one in each game. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 04:33:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Columbia Police arrest Adair County man on felony drug charges Police, in search for missing female, find the person, and more - Columbia man arrested on allegations of possession of drug offenses. Click on headline for complete story Note - Charges are are not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by law enforcement is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. By Ofc. Josh Brockman, Public Information Officer Columbia Police Department, Chief, Jason Cross On Sunday, 16 Apr 2017, Columbia Police Officers Charles Greer and Jordan Dean responded to a local motel in response to a complaint of a missing female. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 04:18:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Columbia Police investigate death of student at Lindsey Wilson Autopsy is being performed at the State Medical Examiners Office in Louisville. No foul play is suspected Click on headline for complete story By Ofc. Josh Brockman, Public Information Officer Columbia Police Department, Chief, Jason Cross On 4-20-2017 Adair County 911 received a call from Lindsey Wilson College stating that a female student had been found unresponsive at McCandless Hall. CPD Officers Josh Brockman and Drew Conn were dispatched along with Adair County Deputy Brandon Hitch to the location at 12:56amCT along with Adair County EMS. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 02:13:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Community Work Transition Program offers hands-on experience Senior Matthew Combes learns automotive repair skills with a unique scheduling arrangement Click on headline for complete story w/photo By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools Matthew Combes' day did not start like most of his classmates'. Instead of heading to class Thursday morning, the senior at Adair County High School went to work at Joe Brown Auto Body Repair, just as he had the day prior and the day before that. Under ACHS' Community Work Transition Program (CWTP) - which aims to develop skills and find employment opportunities for exceptional students - Combes works from 8 a.m. until noon, and then heads back to school. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-04-21 02:06:28 | Comments | Printable version
Today, FRIDAY with CM - 21 Apr 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for April 21, 2017: Asked for opinion--Robert Stone, Friday, 21 April 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2047 Adair County Elementary School Principal Steve Burton said that this video, shown at the Thu 20 Apr 2017 Adair County School Board, and another interactive poll could have both been produced entirely without adult guidance, by ACES students. - EW 2017-04-21 01:42:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Tara Knight, Mercedes Smith's HS coach: I am numb Tara Knight writes: Am in shock. My heart hurts. I coached Mercedes at Withrow. The today was one I would never have expected to see, but I did. And am numb. I love you pretty in pink! I won't ever forget you. I love you Coach T - Tara KnightComments re photo 72261 LWC Community mourns the passing of Mercedes Smith, tribute by Venus Popplewell, LWC Director of Public Relations. 2017-04-21 01:38:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 21 Happy Anniversary, David and Teresa Giles (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Larry and Tammy Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris G. Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Graham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Carole Neagle Boils | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Froedge (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelci Marie Ramsey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Malory Feese Burton. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Olivia Grace Lynn (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Ann Grant (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Taylor BreAnn Burton and Tristan Rose Burton (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoriam, Valerie Wheeler Morris (d. April 21, 2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Burton, 85, Adair County, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Pyles, 81, Adair County, KY (1939-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth P. Thomas Adair Co., KY (1910) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inez Burton Bernard Roden, Adair County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Compton , 81, Adair County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, April Ann Rooks (1984-2002) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Ryder Blair, 83, Greensburg, KY (1933-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Walton, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Bradley, 71, Green County, KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Walton, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Eads, 68, Liberty, KY (1947-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Eugene Thomas, 90, Casey Co., KY native (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lewis Watson, 92, Adair County, KY (1927-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Howard Garmon, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1939-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell K. Thurman, Burkesville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Rexroat, Russell Co., KY (1947-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwight Cave, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Fern Polston, 73, Russell County, KY (1941-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elvie R. Wall, Casey Co., KY (1926-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George D. Garrett, 60, Dunnville, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Salem Jones, 83, Green Co., KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glendo Popplewell, 90, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry L. Cummings, 90, Burkesville, KY (1927-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacqueline Stacy Ellis Chavez, 46, Taylor County, KY (1971-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Edward Shirley, 65, Green Co., KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Davenport, 79, Casey Co., KY (1936-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Dubree Cary, 89, Marrowbone, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Andrew, 85, Russell County, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mamie (Wright) Beard, 85, Green Co., KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jane Bryant, 87, Bradfordsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Coffey Franklin, 90, Adair Co., KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxie Howard Smith, 86, Burkesville, KY (1930-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Lee (Shaky Mike) Wright, Taylor County, KY (1961-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Patricia Louise Tucker Nunn, 61, Green Co., KY (1955-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul A. Foley, 83, Russell Co., KY (1932-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Helm, Jr., 73, Jamestown, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald (Abe) Russell, 86, Jamestown, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Curry, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Walters, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winston Kelly Burton, Sr., 72 Russell County, KY (1943-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Yvonne Diane Cappelli, 64, Casey County, KY (1952-2016 Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, April 21, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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