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Daily News for Friday, December 15, 2017
Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments 12 Dec 2017 Indictments brought against 14 individuals from Columbia, KY on charges including burglary, assault, possession, trafficking, DUI and murder. 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 Adair County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Columbia, KY, returned indictments against the following individuals on Tuesday, 12 December 2017: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-15 17:00:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Jimmie Dale Bennett, 74, Adair County, KY (1943-2017) 
He was a member of Egypt Christian Church where he served as a Deacon and member of the Men for Christ. He was retired from IMO Industries. He had served his country in the United States Army and was an avid rabbit hunter. He was the patriarch of a leading Adair County, KY, family. He was the son of the late Frank and Lorena Coomer Bennett. His wife, Brenda Robertson Bennett, survives. He leaves eight direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Jimmie Dale Bennett age 74 years of Columbia, KY died Thursday December 14, 2017 1:06pmCT, as the result of an automobile accident that occurred on Russell Road in Columbia, KY. Funeral service will be Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 1pmCT, at Egypt Christian Church, 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. Clergy officiating will be Bro. Paul Patton and Bro. Hugh Withers. Interment will be in Morris Chapel Cemetery, 87 Morris Chapel Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 3:30pmCT, Saturday, December 16, and after 7amCT Sunday until time for funeral service at the Egypt Christian Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-15 14:35:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Christmas program at Purdy SBC, Wed 20 Dec 2017 Purdy Separate Baptist Church youth will be presenting the Birth of Jesus, while adults will be singing beautiful Christmas songs on Wednesday night, December 20, at 6:30pmCT. Purdy Separate Baptist Church, 8004 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Bro Richie Curtis and congregation invite everyone to attend. - Lonnie McAllister 2017-12-15 13:47:56 | Comments | Printable version
ACPC Kindergarten Christmas Sing-A-Long - 8 Photo Album By Laura Marcum, Music Teacher Adair County Primary Center The Adair County Primary Center recently had their Kindergarten Christmas Sing-A-Long. Students performed a special song with their class and then two songs with all kindergarten together. They were able to perform in two shows. One for the students in our building and the other for parents, community members, and other special people. 2017-12-15 12:18:19 | Comments | Printable version
Rihannah Giles, Jayden Campbell win bikes at ACES Bikes donated by Casey Creek Lodge F & AM #5336 for perfect attendance prize. Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Alice Curry, Adair County Elementary School Rihannah Giles (5th grade) and Jayden Campbell (3rd grade) were the first semester winners of the bicycles donated by Casey Creek Lodge F & AM #536 for perfect attendance at Adair County Elementary School. Rihannah and Jayden are pictured with their bicycles along with Marvin Martin (Jr. Warden), Brian DeWitt (Sr. Warden), and Carper Hayes (Master). ACES would like to that Casey Creek Lodge F & AM #536 for their donation! 2017-12-15 12:10:43 | Comments | Printable version
Edward Keith Olney, 56, Nancy, KY (1961-2017) He was a Veteran of US. Army and will be accorded full military honors at committal rites. He was a native of Louisville, KY, and a resident of Nancy, KY, at the time of his death. He was the son of the Joyce Graves Olney and the late Carl G. Olney. Click on headline for complete obituary Edward Keith Olney, 56, of Nancy, KY, died Thursday, December 14, 2017 at his home. Graveside service for Edward Keith Olney will be 2pmCT, Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the Dixon Cemetery in Russell County, KY, with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-15 11:55:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACES Special Called SBDM meeting Mon 18 Dec 2017 Purpose: To interview for vacant 4th Grade Language Arts teacher and 5th Grade Math position Click on headline for complete obituary By Steve Burton ACES Principal ACES will be holding a Special Called SBDM Meeting on Monday, December 18, 2017, at 4pmCT in the Conference Room, Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. The purpose of the meeting will be to interview for the vacant 4th Grade Language Arts Position and the vacant 5th Grade Math Position.Steve Burton, ACES Principal 2017-12-15 11:37:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Trinity - Sun 24 Dec 24 2017 Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. will have a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 4:30pmCT, Sunday evening, December 24, 2017. Everyone is welcome. - Connie Scott, Trinity United Methodist Church 2017-12-15 11:25:51 | Comments | Printable version
One combined service at Trinity UMC -Sun 24 Dec 2017 Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY will have one combined service on December 24, 2017, at 9:30amCT. There will be no Sunday School classes on this Sunday. Everyone is welcome! - Connie Scott, Trinity UMC Secretary 2017-12-15 11:19:54 | Comments | Printable version
Kristy Janes wins Adair Annex Relay Team gift card tree By Whitney Kemp & Sonja Reeder The Adair County Annex Relay for Life team drew for our winner of the Gift Card Tree this morning, Saturday, December 15, 2017. The lucky winner of the $400 value tree was Kristy Janes, We want to thank all of the businesses that donated gift cards. And a big thank you to all of those that purchased tickets. Be on the lookout for future raffles from our Relay Team, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks, - Whitney Kemp and Sonja Reeder 2017-12-15 10:09:40 | Comments | Printable version
Evelyn Shuffett Johnson, Green County, KY (1920-2017)  During WWII, Evelyn was employed at the Louisville Medical Depot in the Post Engineer's Office, and as office manager at Crane Distributing Co. from 1948-1999. She was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church for over 67 years, the Good News Sunday school class and the Jane Lampton Chapter of DAR. Her hobbies included; Bible study, gardening, sewing, cooking, traveling, family genealogy and collecting everything. Her last collection was rocks from all 50 states and many foreign countries. Many friends and family helped with this collection, especially Beth. She leaves eight direct living descendants.Click on headline for complete obituary Evelyn Shuffett Johnson, 97, entered eternal life Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 2:30pmET, Wednesday, December 13, 2017, in Louisville, KY. Her service will be 9amCT/10amET, Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY. Visitation will be from pm-6pmCT/3pm-7pmET, Friday, at Highlands Funeral Home in Louisville, KY. There will be a graveside service 1pmCT, Saturday at the Liberty Separate Baptist Church Cemetery in Greensburg, KY. Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W Court Street, Grrensburg, KY, is in charge of the local arrangements. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-15 09:57:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KSP Electronic Crime Branch arrests Frankfort man Arrest results from execution of search warrant at residence in Franklin County. Charges include one count of possession/viewing matter portraying sexual performance by a minor and seven counts of distribution/viewing matter portraying sexual performance by a minor. 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. Capt. Jeremy Murrell, Kentucky State Police Frankfort, Ky. (December 15, 2017) - On December 14, 2017, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Marcus Tate, 34, on charges related to possession and distribution/viewing matter portraying sexual performance by a minor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-15 09:29:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Election 2018: Adair Clerk reminds all of registration deadline From Adair Clerk Lisa Greer A reminder: December 31, 2017, Last day to change political party affiliation and be eligible to vote in that political party affiliation's upcoming primary election, Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Thursday, December 28, 2017 will be the last day for any in-office changes due to holidays. May also go to www.elect.ky.gov to register or make changes. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's. - Lisa Greer 2017-12-15 08:57:30 | Comments | Printable version
Sad word of the death of Jimmie D. Bennett NOTE, See complete obituary: Jimmie Dale Bennett, 74, Adair County, KY (1943-2017) The sad word of the passing of Jimmie D. Bennett has spread through the community following the news of his death as a result of an auto accident on Thursday, December 18, 2017. His wife, Benda Robertson Bennett, of Columbia, KY, and daughters Rhonda Loy and Jenifer Richerson are among survivors. Rhonda is Columbia City Clerk. Jenifer is Secretary of Campbellsville University School of Nursing. Arrangements will be posted here with complete details when available from Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. 2017-12-15 08:25:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Waynesburg, KY driver injured in crash of 2003 Mountaineer Accident occurs on KY 837 in Casey County, KY. Driver drops off shoulder, loses control - vehicle jumps culvert and overturns. Operator transported to Ephraim McDowell for treatment of non-life threatening injuries Click on headline for complete story. By TFC William R. Gregory, Public Information Officer KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY LIBERTY, KY - (Fri 15 Dec 2017) - Tpr. Zachary Scott is investigating a collision that occurred on Friday, December 15, 2017 at approximately 12:50amET on KY 837 in Casey County. 31-year-old Christopher C. Bennett, of Waynesburg, was operating a northbound 2003 Mercury Mountaineer when the vehicle dropped off the right shoulder causing Bennett to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle jumped a culvert and overturned. Bennett was transported to Ephraim McDowell in Danville for non life threatening injuries. Tpr. Scott was assisted by Casey County EMS and the North Casey County Fire Department. 2017-12-15 08:10:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Today - FRIDAY with CM - 15 Dec 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for December 15, 2017: When one wants to talk--Robert Stone, Friday, 15 December 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2285 2017-12-15 08:01:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Hunter Durham challenges Doug McCammish ugly opination ISSUES & CONTROVERSIES for TODAY H. Durham, Esq., Hunterland, writes Sorry, Doug. That is just the ugly, no matter what. Of course I would have won if Dennis was not there. LOL . - HUNTER DURHAM (from his Aerie high above the Fountain Plaza, Downtown Columbia, KY)Comments re article 94480 Dennis Loy takes lead in early balloting 2017-12-15 07:12:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Greensburg UMC announces Christmas Eve services Greensburg Green County, KY, is aglow with Christmas lights. If you've seen it before, you know it's worth a trip to see it again. If you've never made an evening trip to Greensburg at Christmas time, you don't know what you are missing. - LW/EW for CM By Dale Curry, Pastor Greensburg United Methodist Church, 111 W Court Street, Greensburg, KY, is offering two Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, 2017 worship services, in addition to the 10amCT morning worship service. The special services are at 2pmCT and 9pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-15 06:54:15 | Comments | Printable version
Christmas Program at Fry Baptist Church: Sun 17 Dec 2017 Green County Christmas Program Fry Baptist Church, 3501 Fry Ridge Rd, Greensburg, Green County near Adair & Metcalfe Counties, KY, will present a Christmas Program this Sunday night, at 5pmCT December 17, 2017. Pastor Larry Wisdom and the congregation would like to invite everyone to attend - you are always welcome at Fry Baptist. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. - Paula Pyles 2017-12-15 06:27:55 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. BD of Education Regular Meeting - Mon 18 Dec 2017 Public Notice Click on headline for complete agenda This is official notification that the Special Called - because of date change - School Board Meeting that is scheduled for Mon 18 Dec 2017, at 6pmCT will be held at Adair County Board of Education Building Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-15 06:06:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
A Reminder - Send Christmas Events now There are now just 10 more days until Christmas, and the CM Calendar of Events is filling up Christmas plays, musical events, candlelight services, and special programs, as well as re-scheduling of church services for Sunday, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017. Send your events now to be included, using CM Contact/Submit link, if you are an experienced frequent user of the site and are aware of the submission form. For those new to ColumbiaMagazine.com, please call 270-250-2730, and we'll give you notes on how to expedite your posts Remember: Many of our readers try to see as many Christmas plays, parades and musical events during the season as possible, and find CM Events the best Christmas in South Central Kentucky planning place. to do so. Merry Christmas! from all of us at ColumbiaMagazine.com 2017-12-15 04:36:58 | Comments | Printable version
Two Western KY men fined for illegal trafficking in protected fish During the course of this investigation, officers uncovered evidence of illegal interstate fish and wildlife activities into neighboring states. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife investigators worked cooperatively with Illinois Conservation Police officers to further investigate this activity. As a result, one of two men, Smart Fish Farm owner Melvin Taylor, was charged in Illinois and ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution. Click on headline for complete story By Mark Marraccini/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife FRANKFORT, KY (Thu 14 Dec 2017) - Two Kentucky men will pay nearly $71,500 in fines, court costs and restitution as a result of a multiyear investigation by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources' Special Investigations Unit and conservation officers in the first and second districts of western Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-15 04:10:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
N Kentucky motorcycle chapter leader gets 35 year sentence Matthew Shaffer, president of Florence, KY, Iron Horseman Motorcycle Club, sentenced to 35 Years for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and firearm offenses Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's office U.S. Department of Justice, Eastern District of KY COVINGTON, KY - (Thu 14 Dec 2017 - Matthew Wesley Shaffer, 39, of Walton, KY, was sentenced today, to 35 years in prison, by United States District Court Judge David Bunning. In August of 2017, Shaffer was convicted by a jury of two counts of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute it, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-12-15 03:59:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 15 Happy Anniversary, Ricky and Linda Smith (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annabelle Jane Robertson (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Autumn Bailey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Jo Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isabelle Mullins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James (Bo) Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josie Darian Clements (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Dunnington | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shanna Carney (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Hare | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trenton Upchurch (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Marie Johnson, Columbia, KY (1920-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henrietta Lyons, Columbia, KY (1939-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brad Conover, Adair County, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Mignault, Adair County, KY (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Compton, 82, Adair Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Compton Shively, 85, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Sue Cravens Embree, Greenwood, IN (1948-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Buck Lemons, 55, Casey County, KY (1962-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Corine Bell, 88, Columbia, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Ray Stephens, 52, Edmonton, KY (1966-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah Faye Brown, Metcalfe Co., KY (1956-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Montgomery, 95, Green Co., KY native (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Lewis Phillips Clark, Green Co., KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma L. Bell, 89, Russell County, KY (1926-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Vaught, 87, Casey County, KY (1927-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Allen Hartman, Russell Co., KY (1947-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George C. Todd, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Frank Hagan, Taylor Co. KY/Monroe Co, KY native (1927-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerri S. Akin, 79, Greensburg, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard L. Wilson, Edmonton, KY (1932-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack Odell Vrocher, Sr., 65, Edmonton, KY (1953-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Madge Hatter, 72, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Jacob Lawrence, Casey Co., KY (1939-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nona Faye Beard, 77, Taylor County, KY (1940-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela (Pam) Thomas, 43, Campbellsville, KY (1980-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Speed, 96, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Remington Kyle Murrell (Stillborn, Dec., 15, 2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roscoe Sayers, Casey Co., KY native (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosie Parnell (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Johnson, 78, Casey County, KY (1940-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Roger Leonard, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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