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Daily News for Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Veterans event to be held at MC Middle School 10 Nov 2017 Metcalfe County Middle School is having a Veteran's Day program on November 10, 2017 at 9:45amCT. Refreshments will be served prior to the program. All community members are invited to attend. Shannon G. Lowe Metcalfe County Schools District Instructional Coach 2017-10-31 21:33:26 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Tami Branham shares creator of fun Halloween display Tami Branham writes: This design was created by Joe A. Strange of Burkesville, KY. He owns the farm it's located on and grows pumpkins to sell yearly. --Tami BranhamComments re photo 75545 A new take on roadside haystack pumpkin art Thanks for writing, Tami! It's great to know and share the designer of this fun Halloween display. -- LW 2017-10-31 21:24:16 | Comments | Printable version
Thanks for a great Treats on the Town 2017 By Ellen Zornes, president, Columbia AC Chamber of Commerce On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, Debbie Selby and I wish to thank all the many businesses, churches and organizations that made this year's Treats on the Town so much fun! I don't have an official count but we gave out 1,220 candies and kids were still coming. Also a special thank you to our law enforcement folks for making us feel so safe. So till next year, watch out for those ghosts and goblins! Remember Christmas in Columbia, Saturday, December 2, 2017! 2017-10-31 21:17:20 | Comments | Printable version
Murrell (Red) Corbin, Cumberland Co., KY (1949-2017) He was a former truck driver for Carty and Carty, Inc. and Key Oil Company. He was born in Cumberland County, KY, was a resident of Green County, KY, at the time of his death, and was a former resident of Adair County, KY. His final resting place will be in his native Cumberland County, just south of Breeding, KY. He was a member of a large, respected family. He was the son of the late Harol Corbin & Melinda Anderson Corbin and the widower of Phyllis Skipworth Corbin. He leaves 21 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Murrell "Red" Corbin, age 68 of Greensburg, KY, formerly of Columbia, KY, and Burkesville, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Medical Center at Bowling Green, KY Graveside service: Saturday, November 04, 2017 at 12pmNoonCT at White Hill Cemetery, in Cumberland County, KY, just south of Breeding, KY. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-31 18:09:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Taylor County Grand Jury returns indictments Fri 27 Oct 2017 Indictments brought against 18 individuals from Lexington, Campbellsville, Elkhorn, and Buffalo, KY on charges including robbery, assault, wanton endangerment, trafficking, possession, theft, burglary, receipt of stolen property, exploitation, and unlawful imprisonment. 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 Friday, 27 October 2017: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-31 12:02:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Youth Needs Assessment forum held 27 Oct 2017 'The Youth Forum was a wonderful experience. It was quite humbling and eye opening to hear from the youth as they verbalized real concerns about their community from their perspective. I was so impressed with their maturity and willingness to discuss important issues. We, as a community, have much work to do to support our youth and families.' - Debbie Cowan, Family Resource Center Coordinator from Adair Elementary School. Click on headline for story with photo By Tony Rose, Adair Co. Agent for 4-H and Youth What happens when you put a large group of adults and teenagers in the same room and ask them to identify issues that are affecting youth in the community? That is what Tony Rose, Adair County Cooperative Extension Service 4-H and Youth Development Agent wanted to investigate when he planned a Youth Needs Assessment meeting for Adair County on October 27, 2017. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-31 11:22:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Kentucky Mesonet at WKU installing station in Monroe Co., KY Station will be strategically located on land near Gamaliel Shooting Supply, two miles from Tennessee border Click on headline for complete story with list of 69 Mesonet Stations in 67 Kentucky Counties From Western Kentucky University BOWLING GREEN, KY - (Tue 31 Oct 2017) - The Kentucky Mesonet at WKU is installing a station in Monroe County. The site near Gamaliel is the 69th station in 67 counties for the statewide network that is the Commonwealth's official source for weather and climate data. The station is the fourth funded and supported through local partnership efforts. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-31 10:45:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
GF Church of the Nazarene Men's Conference is 4 Nov 2017 Glens Fork Church of the Nazarene, 7811 Hwy 55 South, Columbia, KY, will be hosting a Men's Conference entitled "Men of the Wilderness" with Rev. Michael Perkins speaking. Session 1 will begin at 10amCT and session 2 will begin at 12 pmCT, Saturday, November 4, 2017. The event is free and lunch will be provided. We invite all men to come and share in this free event. --Brian Fudge 2017-10-31 10:05:17 | Comments | Printable version
Steve Coomer: Compares roadside signs to litter Steve Coomer writes: I recently removed an illegally placed sign in my yard by a young woman. I then drove the length of Lampton Lane and she had placed seven more in one mile! I consider it as bad or worse than litter! - Steve CoomerComments re article 93670 Doug Beard urges enforcement of roadside sign laws 2017-10-31 10:00:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
KSP Arrests California Man for attempted arson at church Arrest follows response to call to Macedonia Church in Lyon County to investigate reports of a suspicious person. 24 year old man from Pinon Hills, CA, arrested, taken to McCracken County Jail, Paducah. He now faces multiple charges. 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. By Senior Trooper Jody Cash, Public Information Officer KSP Post 1, Mayfield, KY EDDYVILLE, KY (October 31, 2017) - Kentucky State Police arrested a California man Monday afternoon, after finding him inside a local church attempting to set it on fire. At approximately 4:30pmCT, Kentucky State Police Trooper Nathaniel Day responded to Macedonia Church in Lyon County to investigate reports of a suspicious person. Upon the arrival of Trooper Day, along with an Eddyville PD Officer, the man was located inside the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-31 09:20:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Fritz Winter unveils First Phase of Franklin, KY Foundry Gov. Bevin congratulates German-owned employer in Simpson County . . . Disc brake rotor manufacturer to employ 200 people in initial operation in Franklin, KY Click on headline for complete economic development story By Woody Maglinger from Gov. Matt Bevin's Communications office FRANKFORT, KY (Tue 31 Oct 2017) - Gov. Matt Bevin today congratulated Fritz Winter North America LP on opening phase one of its iron casting foundry and manufacturing facility in Franklin, a large-scale project producing brake rotors and bringing about 200 new jobs to Southwest Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-31 09:00:52 | Comments | Printable version
Sulphur Well UMC providing treats plus a family meal The Sulphur Well United Methodist Church in northern Metcalfe County, KY, is having a Halloween event for the whole family. Starting at 4pmCT tonight, October 31, 2017, they are offering treats for children and a meal for the whole family. There is no particular stop time, just when the food and treats run out. Sulphur Well UMC is located at 1755 Sulphur Well-Knob Lick Road, Sulphur Well, KY, just across the river from the famous country ham restaurant. 2017-10-31 08:10:29 | Comments | Printable version
Today, TUESDAY with CM - 31 Oct 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for October 31, 2017: Right away, at once,--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 31 October 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2240 2017-10-31 07:43:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Doug Beard urges enforcement of roadside sign laws ' . . . the proliferation of these temporary signs across our county is getting way out of control.' Points out overkill of one organization with over 40 signs on one short stretch of roadway. Now's the time, he says, to enforce before the coming election adds new signs landscape. Click on headline for complete commentary with photo(s) By Doug Beard Personal commentary I would like to inquire if there are combined efforts that officials from our City, County and State government are willing to enforce to reduce the amount of clutter that exists on our streets from the literally hundreds of signs that are being placed (many illegally) along our roadways. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-31 06:19:24 | Comments | Printable version
LWC 15th Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon - 8 Nov 2017 Keynote speaker will be Major Paul Smith, Columbia, KY, who served in the Vietham War. Click on headline for complete story By Venus Popplewell, LWC Public Relations Director COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson College community will hold its annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon beginning at at 11:30amCT on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, Ky. The luncheon is open to veterans and their spouses or a guest, along with veterans' widows and widowers. There is no charge to attend the luncheon, but guests are asked to RSVP by contacting the LWC Alumni Office at alumni@lindsey.edu or (270) 384-8400. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-31 05:49:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Fourth graders at CES read, perform spooky stories Real scary photo(s) - not for fraidy cats - with full story By Calen McKinney Campbellsville Elementary School fourth-graders recently wrote spooky stories and performed them for their classmates. In Garnetta Murrell's language arts class, students were asked to write a spooky story about Halloween. When finished, students performed their stories by using props and scary sound effects. Murrell turned the lights off in the classroom, and students used flashlights to illuminate the speaker. Students read their stories with a spooky delivery to match their plot. Calen McKinney is Public Information officer for Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS) 2017-10-31 05:25:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Bro. Sherman Bowles, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2017) He was a farmer, factory worker and a Methodist preacher and a member of Goodson Chapel Methodist Church. He was an Army veteran. He was a member of a highly regarded family. He was the son of the late Troy & Maude Taylor Bowles and the widower of Edith Hicks Bowles. He leaves seven direct living descendants, spanning four generations. Click on headline for complete obituary Brother Sherman T. Bowles, age 90, of Glasgow, KY, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Glenview Health Care Center in Glasgow. Funeral services will be Wednesday November 1, 2017 at 3pmCT, at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY, with burial to follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be 11am-4pmCT, Tuesday October 31, 2017 at the McMurtrey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-31 03:46:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair County Book Fair is Saturday, November 4, 2017 Boasts many local authors and four Kentucky State Book Fair participants Click on headline for complete list of authors who will be present By Mike Watson The Adair County Book Fair will take place this Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, from 1pm to 3pmCT. Adair, Green, Russell, Taylor, Marion and other counties represented, as well as Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and Nashville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-10-31 03:27:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 31 Happy Anniversary: Jeff and Christine Humpery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Polston (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Spoon Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beckham Kingrey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chloe Grayce Maynard (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doyle Wayne Burton (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eva Wilkinson (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Floyd Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Ann Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Tucker (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kacie Shofner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kiara Collins (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Markilia Franklin (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Rae Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marshall Barnett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, R.T. Gossett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Garmon (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Toby Young (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Robertson, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Dohoney Hodges, Adair County, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pat R. Bell, Columbia, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Weddle, 94, Taylor Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles W. Melton, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judge Jack B. Miller, Crocus, Adair Co., KY native (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley C. Jones, 78, Columbia, KY (1933-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ottis Ray Foley, Russell Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Ronald Stapp, Sr., Russell County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Allen Hisle, Russell Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Atwell Robertson, Center, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Mitchell, Green County, KY (1917-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gail "Peaches" Gaskin, Adair County, KY (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Talbot Smith, Cumberland Co, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah E. Withers, Russell Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Seymour (Buddy) Shaw, Taylor County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. William (Bill) Austin Sanders, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Allen Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1924 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Vennie Riley Pitcock, 97, Cumberland Co. KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opha Nathaniel Lyons, 55, Taylor County, KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joshua Kyle Eastridge, 35, Taylor County, KY (1980-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth L. Moore, 82, Adair County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Rose Jewell, 59, , Metcalfe County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Louise Taylor (Fields), Edmonton, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Phelps, Casey County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Pendleton, 44, Casey County, KY, (1973-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Markilia Ruth Franklin Gomez, 25, Columbia, KY (1992-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann (James) Gathof, Edmonton, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Catron, 67, of Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debra Anne Rooks Warren, 63, Jamestown, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianne Neagle, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ronald (Jiggs) Smith, 69, Portland, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Manuel Sapp, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Charline Blair, 67, Adair Co., KY native (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney Allen Wall, 59, Liberty, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, SPC Parker McCorvey, 26, Campbellsville, KY (1995-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Avery Helm, 77, Adair County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, October 31, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. 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