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Daily News for Monday, September 11, 2017
Date of 20 Sept 2017 set for cleanup of historic Adair Courthouse By Linda Waggener Groups working toward preserving the historic Adair County Courthouse have set the date of Wednesday, September 20, 2017 for spruce up/clean up of the exterior, with help from Lindsey Wilson Students in their annual Malvina Farkle day of service. Volunteers are welcome, 8amCT at the Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, on that date.Columbiamagazine.com will continue to provide updates. Click 'contact' below and select 'Linda' in the drop-down menu for more information. 2017-09-11 22:08:28 | Comments | Printable version
Cynthia Meyer: Where are the jobs to pay for tax? Personal commentary of writer By Cynthia A Meyer I have to agree with Eula Goetz's comments on raising taxes in Adair County. Many who will be taxed do not have children or other family members in school system, and can't afford an imposed tax. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-11 18:21:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
City Council Report: 11 Sep 2017 - Report Council approves Property Tax Reduction totalling approximately $43,000. Approves $3,000 donation to Downtown Days. Tables request by airport board for additional $2,000 per year. Click on headline for complete story By Ed Waggener The Columbia City Council made good a promise made in 2014 to lower property taxes when the Payroll Tax was implemented, provided funding for Downtown Days, and tabled a request for an additional $2,000 per year to support the Columbia/Adair County Airport. All the actions were unanimous at the meeting, chaired by Council Member Ronald Rogers, serving in the absence of Mayor Curtis Hardwick, with all council members, Craig Dean, Linda Waggener, Craig Lasley, Pam Hoots, and Mark D. Harris present and approving all three measures. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-11 17:47:32 | Comments | Printable version
KSP investigate kidnapping resulting in death of 5-year-old boy UPDATE: 4:45pmCT, Mon 11 Sep 2017) - McKee, Ky. (September 11, 2017) - Kentucky State Police have charged Lonnie Belt with murder in the death of James Spoonamore. 5-year olds body found through search by multiple agencies and hundreds of volunteers. The search involved helicopters from KSP and the National Guard, riders on horseback, K-9 units and search by volunteers on foot. Note: Charges/allegations 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. From Sherry H. Bray, KSP Headquarters, Public Affairs Branch McKEE, KY - (Mon - 11 Sep 2017) - Kentucky State Police are investigating the kidnapping and assault of a Jackson County woman and her son. In the morning hours of Saturday, September 9, 2017 around 10:45amET, the Kentucky State Police and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to an injured female found by hikers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-11 16:34:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
LWC Football climbs to No. 6 in latest NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll Upcoming: Lindsey Wilson Football at Union College, 310 College Street, Barbourville, KY (Campus, not venue) at 6:30pmCT/7:30pmET, Saturday, September 16, 2017. Click on headline for complete story By Charles Balcom, Assistant Sports Information Director, LWC COLUMBIA, KY - (Mon 11 Sep 2017) - The Lindsey Wilson football team climbed up two spots to No. 6 in the first regular season NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll, officials from the national office announced on Monday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-11 16:21:13 | Comments | Printable version
Chamber picnic being moved inside at The Pines due to weather Chamber picnic moving inside due to Hurricane Irma rainfall predictions - the time will remain the same, 6:30pmCT, Tuesday, September 12, 2013. The annual Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Picnic which is traditionally held at the Chamber Roadside Park, 2310 Hwy 55 South Road, and scheduled for tomorrow, is being relocated to the Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club Road, Columbia, KY. The time will remain the same, 6:30pmCT, Tuesday, September 12, 2013. Tickets are available at the Chamber office, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY during regular business hours. The Chamber phone number is 270-384-6020. 2017-09-11 11:32:45 | Comments | Printable version
Gena Evelyn Parker, 53, Russell Co., KY (1964-2017) She was a native of Russell County, KY, a resident of the county at the time of her death, and her final resting place will be in Russell County. She was the daughter of the late Avis & Ruth Cain Bennett. She leaves five direct living descendants. Gena was a factory worker Click on headline for complete obituary Gena Evelyn Parker, 53, of Russell Springs, KY, died Sunday, September 10, 2017 at her home. Funeral service for Gena Evelyn Parker will be 1pmCT, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Billy Bennett officiating. Visitaton will be after 11amCT, Wednesday. Interment in the Square Oak Cemetery, Ono, Russell Springs, Ky. Special music will be by Emily Cravens and Taylor Cravens. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-11 10:46:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Homeschool 4-H organizational meeting is 14 Sep 2017 By Tony Rose, Adair County Extension Agent for Youth & 4-H There will be an organizational meeting for the 4-H Homeschool Club for the new year. The meeting will be held at 10amCT, on September 14, 2017, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. This group is open to all homeschool youth in Adair County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-11 10:02:08 | Comments | Printable version
Dr. Stephens will speak to Grand Group 13 Sep 2017 Meal and door prizes will be provided By Paula Garrison, Coordinator, Family Resource Center, ACPC Dr. Pam Stephens, Superintendent of the Adair County School District, will be the guest speaker at the Grand Group meeting, 11am-12pmNoonCT, Wednesday, September 13, 2017, in Meeting Room B, the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairgrounds Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-11 09:50:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Olen (Toby) Tucker, Sr., 70, Russell Co., KY (1947-2017) He was the son of the late Gilbert & Oneda Gertrude Burton Tucker. He leaves 25 direct living descendants. He was an HVAC technician. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Olen "Toby" Tucker, Sr., 70, a resident of Fair Oaks Nursing Home died Sunday, September 10, 2017. Funeral service for Olen "Toby" Tucker, Sr. will be 10amCT, Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Billy Dunbar officiating. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Wednesday and after 8amCT, Thursday. Interment will be in the Jamestown City Cemetery, 201 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY. Special music will be rendered by Tara Tucker. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-11 09:34:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Comments on photo of old church at Gradyville Lesa Withers writes: Thanks so much for sharing the picture of the old church. We had never seen this one. Yes, many changes have taken place over the years. --Lesa WithersComments re photo 74645 Mystery Church What a difference 6 decades make 2017-09-11 08:45:00 | Comments | Printable version
Storm Siren Test cancelled due to incoming weather Today's 10amCT, audible siren test must be cancelled due to incoming weather and cloud cover. No severe weather is expected at this time. - Mike Keltner Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management, 107 N High Street, Columbia, KY 42728 2017-09-11 07:34:22 | Comments | Printable version
MCMS Betas will host 9/11 Ceremony today The MCMS Jr. Beta Club will be hosting a 9/11 Ceremony on September 11th at 8:30amCT in the MCMS auditorium, Metcalfe County Middle School, 208 Randolph Street, Lot 1, Edmonton, KY. There will be breakfast for guests beginning at 8amCT. from Gaye Shaw, E/MC Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 2017-09-11 07:27:55 | Comments | Printable version
Writer thinks additional tax is unjust Eula Goetz writes: I have no children or grandchildren in the school system & this will raise my taxes at least $40 more. I feel this is unjust for seniors living in the area. I do not mind paying taxes but it just keeps going up. First the hospital & then the school taxes keep going up again. - Eula GoetzComments re photo 74608 Adair Board of Education Tax Hearing John Pilkington speaks 2017-09-11 06:53:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Homeplace 2017 Fall Festival sets attendance record It was 10th Annual Homeplace on Green River Fall Festival. HGR is officially designated as 'Kentucky's Outdoor Classroom.' Plans already underway for 'Plow Day'. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) including earlier ones By George Kolbenschlag Saturday's fall heritage festival at Homeplace on Green River drew a record crowd of more than 2,000 - some 600 more than in 2016. The weather was perfect and the program was filled with interesting and fun activities. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-11 06:23:24 | Comments | Printable version
Residents offered lodging discount at Kentucky State Parks Hurricane relief News from Kentucky State Parks FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky State Parks are offering a lodging discount to residents looking for a place to stay to avoid Hurricane Irma. Guests from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina or any other state where evacuations are ordered can receive 25 percent off the regular rate for lodge rooms and cottages through Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-11 03:43:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Today, MONDAY with CM - 11 Sep 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 11, 2017: If one only aims--Robert Stone, Monday, 11 September 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2190 2017-09-11 03:02:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 11 Happy Anniversary, Coy and Vickie Petty | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Vitis and Alberta Bailey (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Abagail Robertson (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benny Burton (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Branham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Coy Dean Petty (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, DeShay Franklin-Furkin (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Claywell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Dean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Knight | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda McKinley-Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marcus Yarberry (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robby Shelton (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ryan Sneed (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Bobbie Jean Hall, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandon Arthur Castellano, 33, Taylor County, KY (1983-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Cheyenne Rowland, Hustonville, KY (1974-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnold Corbin, Columbia, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Reed Poland, Jamestown, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Watson, Casey Co., KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eunice Montgomery Wright, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luther Ray Redmon, 70, Adair Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Richerson O'Banion, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bob LaGodney, Taylor County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Willard Page, 100, Adair Co., KY (1911) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Lee Berry, Adair Co., KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John William McGuire, 52, Russell Co., KY (1962-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Craig Smith, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theresa Claire Oberding, Green Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elwanda Miller, 90, Campbellsville, KY; Russell Co., KY native (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim Lee Carter Cain, 75, Glasgow, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joseph Eugene (Gene) Poindexter, 83, Cumberland Co., KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Pauline S. Funk, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hester Goode, 88, Casey Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Carter, 74, Columbia, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Eliza Cowan, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie (Rennie) Rankin, 76, Liberty, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Froedge, 67, Adair Co., KY native (1941-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Loy, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Tucker (1944-2000) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey K. Brown, 66, Columbia, KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Sullivan, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Badger, Sr. 88, Casey Creek, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Karnes, 95, Columbia, KY (1926-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Wheeler, 81, Liberty, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Page, 81, Burkesville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Dale Bryant, 66, Columbia, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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