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Rex Fisher, 90, Russell County, KY (1927-2018)

He was born October 11, 1927 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, IN. He was the son of the late Elmer & Edna Quick and was a truck driver in his career. In addition to his parents, He was the widower of Ilene McQueary Fisher. He was the patriarch of a great family, numbering 48 direct living descendants, spanning four generations.
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Rex Fisher, 90, of Russell Springs, died Monday, March 5, 2018 in Jamestown, KY.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with burial in the Holt Cemetery. Visitation is after 11am until time for the funeral.


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2018-03-06 17:05:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Who's new: MaKenna Jade Bell celebrating five months



2018-03-06 - Adair County, KY - Photo FT Photo from Mommy, Savannah Bennett.
Little MaKenna Jade Bell, born Oct. 23, 2017, is about to celebrate her fifth month birthday. She is the daughter of Savannah Bennett, from Glensfork, and fiancé Terence Bell from Campbellsville, KY. MaKenna's maternal grandparents are Ronnie and Shelia Bennett from Columbia, KY, and paternal grandparents are Aruthur and Nancy Pettigrew from Campbellsville, and Walter Bell from Lexington, KY.

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WKU gives notice of traffic challenge around Diddle Arena

By Wes Watt

University Drive (U.S. 68X) in Bowling Green will be down to one lane for two weeks

Bowling Green, KY - (6 Mar 2018) - A section of University Drive (U.S.68X) in Bowling Green will be down to one lane for two weeks while Western Kentucky University installs a new video for its football stadium.

The inside lane of University Drive next to the stadium will be closed from approximately March 8 through March 22, 2018. The outside lane will remain open.


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2018-03-06 16:38:39 | Comments | Printable version

Allen Wayne Wheat, 41, Russell County, KY (1977-2018)

Allen was a Fiber Optic Installer with Triple D Communication. He was a member of Harvest Church of God.
Allen Wayne Wheat, 41, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10amCT Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Lindsey Cornett officiating.

Visitation will be from 3-8pmCT Wednesday, March 7, 2018 and after 8amCT Thursday before the funeral service. Intermentwill be in the Wheat Cemetery.


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2018-03-06 16:17:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Taylor County man charged with assault, resisting arrest

Victim of suspect's alleged assault taken to Taylor County Regional Hospital. After recovering consciousness, victim was transported by ambulance to UL Hospital, Louisville, KY.
NOTE:
Charges in an arrest are not a finding or findings of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

By Trooper Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

Campbellsville, KY - (Tue 6 Mar 2018) - 55-year-old Jeffrey Jones, of Campbellsville, was arrested on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 9:43pmET on Maple Road, 12 miles north of Campbellsville and charged with Assault 1st Degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Criminal 3rd Degree and Resisting Arrest.


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2018-03-06 16:04:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

LWC Athletics celebrates successful weekend with Victory Bell Tower ceremonies

LWC athletics celebrated last weekend's NAIA tournament success with victory bell tower ringing ceremonies on Monday and Tuesday at noon on the A.P. White Campus. On Monday, members of the men's basketball and wrestling teams were recognized for winning the Mid-South Conference Tournament Title and for placing fifth in the NAIA Wrestling National Championships. Then on Tuesday, Alexis Kessler was recognized for winning three NAIA national titles including: 100 Fly National Title, 50 Free National Title and NAIA Swimmer of the Year.

2018-03-06 13:38:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

KY Board of Elections moves to require voter-verified paper trails

Secretary Grimes, Members Reaffirm Commitment to Election Integrity, Accuracy, and Security

By Bradford Queen

Frankfort, KY - The State Board of Elections on the recommendation of Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes on Feb. 27, 2018 moved to require all future election equipment purchased in Kentucky to provide a voter-verified paper trail.

"The Board of Elections takes the integrity of our Kentucky elections very seriously, and we want Kentucky voters to be assured that their votes count and the results are accurate," said Grimes, chair of the Board. "In a time when bad actors and misinformation campaigns try to undermine confidence in our democratic process, making sure voters can verify their vote is critical to building up and protecting our process."


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2018-03-06 11:49:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

KSP Post 15 to conduct safety traffic checkpoints

By TFC. Billy Gregory

Kentucky State Police, Post 15 will be conducting safety traffic checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, Casey, Russell, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton and Cumberland Counties. Troopers will be checking for impaired drivers, children that are not properly restrained in child safety seats and informing the public about the use of seatbelts.

These safety checkpoints will be conducted in various locations throughout the Post 15 area that are experiencing a high ratio of vehicular crashes resulting in injury and/or death compared to relatively low safety restraint usage ratio.


2018-03-06 11:45:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Revival at Victory Community Church March 14-17

Victory Community Church, 1165 Russell Road, Columbia, KY will be holding revival services Wednesday, March 14 to Saturday March 17, 2018 at 6:30pmCT. Brother Daniel Nissley will be bringing the message. Everyone is invited. --Kathy Shelton

2018-03-06 11:42:32 | Comments | Printable version

LWC baseball hosts Brescia and Indiana Wesleyan today

By Anthony Latessa

The Lindsey Wilson baseball team faces Brescia (Ky.) and Indiana Wesleyan Tuesday at Egnew Park, inside LW Sports Park, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. Brescia and Indiana Wesleyan will play the first game at 12pmCT. The Blue Raiders then battle Indiana Wesleyan at 3pmCT and Brescia at 6pmCT.


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2018-03-06 11:41:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Ginny Flanagan to give CU Heritage Day Address 21 March 2018

By Joan C. McKinney, news and publications coordinator

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Ginny Flanagan, special assistant to the president at Campbellsville University who is a 1965 alumna of Campbellsville College, will be the guest speaker at Campbellsville University's annual Heritage Day chapel Wednesday, March 21 at 10amET at Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, Ky.

The public is invited to join CU students, faculty, staff and coaches for the event, which highlights the history and legacy of Campbellsville College/University.


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2018-03-06 09:22:54 | Comments | Printable version

Good things growing at Jim Blair Community Recreation Center

30 native trees are going in at Blair Park, and there's a reason behind each one. The Adair Garden Club is happy to explain the chain of good events that each tree begins.

By Alicia Bosela


This spring the Adair County Garden Club will assist in the planting of 30 trees at the Jim Blair Community Recreation Center. The reasons for this are varied. Some Black Locust will be planted west of the baseball field to help stabilize soil and suspend erosion. Along the north western edge of the property, some Hazelnut bushes will create edge habitat ideal for birds and other wildlife. Shumard Oak will be placed along the track and parking lot to offer shade in the years to come.

"Gardening is a conversation with time" is a nifty quote. If that is so, this conversation of trees so to speak will lead to children having a better chance to see some of the beautiful Kentucky birds in the area-killdeer, meadowlark, bluebirds, wrens, kestrels and many more.


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2018-03-06 09:15:19 | Comments | Printable version

Heaven Bound coming to Emory Chapel 18 Mar 2018

Heaven Bound will be in Concert at 6pmCT, Sunday, March 18, 2018, Emory Chapel, 1830 Highway 1952, Columbia, KY 42728 - Adam Burton

2018-03-06 08:38:07 | Comments | Printable version

Ignite the Fire Services at Jamestown, KY 9-10-11 Mar 2018

Faith's Journey Revival Ministries, 65 Wooldridge Schoolhouse Road, Jamestown, KY, will be having three days of Ignite the Fire services on Friday, March 9; Saturday; March 10, 2018 at 6pmCT and Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 10amCT and 6pmCT.

These meetings will be based on bringing back Pentecost and the Book of Acts Chapter 2. Bro. David Tucker from Owensboro will be ministering during these services and worship will be provided by the Matt Franklin Band. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Hope to see you there. - Bro. Gary Maupin


2018-03-06 08:32:38 | Comments | Printable version

KY woman found guilty of stealing from Medicaid program

Woman took more than $30,000 in payment from state for services she never provided
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News from Kentucky Attorney General's Office

Frankfort, KY (5 Mar 2018) – Attorney General Andy Beshear and his Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse today announced a Fayette County woman has been found guilty of taking more than $30,000 from the state’s Medicaid program.


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2018-03-06 04:59:42 | Comments | Printable version

KY now providing financial assistance to family foster caregivers

Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) estimates that in state fiscal year 2019 - July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019 - D.O. v. Glisson will affect approximately 1,590 children whose relative or fictive caregivers will receive about $14.3 million in funding assistance. In state fiscal year 2020 - July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020 - the ruling will affect approximately 1,700 children, whose relative or fictive caregivers will receive about $15.3 million.
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By Doug Hogan and Anya Armes Weber

Frankfort, KY (5 Mar 2018) - The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is allocating additional resources to determine eligibility of financial assistance payments to certain relative and fictive kin caregivers with children placed in their home by CHFS.

An October 2017 federal court ruling by the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in the case D.O. v. Glisson requires that Kentucky must pay relatives who serve as foster parents in the same manner it pays adults who are licensed as foster parents if the CHFS Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) places the child with the relative, has conducted a home study and background checks, and if CHFS either retains custody of the child or has transferred the child from CHFS' custody to the temporary custody of the relative or fictive kin.


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2018-03-06 03:43:49 | Comments | Printable version

Over 300 cyclists in Columbia over the weekend

By Charles Balcom

Columbia, KY (5 Mar 2018) – The Lindsey Wilson cycling team wrapped up their home road race event over the weekend around the Columbia area.

Over 300 riders from various institutions attended the event.


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2018-03-06 02:26:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Mt. Sterling, KY, man sentenced to 15 years for carjacking. . .

. . . and use of a firearm during a violent offense
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From U.S. Attorney Robert M. Duncan, Jr.'s office U.S. Department of Justice, Eastern District of Kentucky

Lexington, KY (5 Mar 2018) - Gary L. Thomas, 31, of Mt. Sterling, KY, was sentenced today, to 15 years in prison by United States Senior District Court Judge Joseph M. Hood, for carjacking and use of a firearm during a violent offense. Judge Hood also ordered Thomas to pay a restitution in the amount of $11,000 to the victim.


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2018-03-06 02:21:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

Sen. Wise invites Jamestown, Cumberland 5th graders to capitol

By John Cox

Frankfort, KY (5 Mar 2018) - Senate Education Committee Chairman Senator Max Wise (R-Campbellsville) will be sponsoring a field trip for Jamestown Elementary and Cumberland County Elementary 5th graders to Frankfort this month.


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2018-03-06 02:13:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Today - TUESDAY with CM - 06 Mar 2018

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 6, 2018:
Malicious gossip,
floating around anywhere,
is ignored by wise,
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 6 March 2018.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2366



2018-03-06 02:00:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 6
Happy Anniversary, James and Maria Absher (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allison Bell Bardin (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Austin Roy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Becky Dial | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Lee Johnson (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brittany Wilkinson Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Courtney McKinney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Everett Wayne Irvin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gidget Baker Royse | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hugh Akin (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, J.D. McKinney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joey White | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Johnny Dial | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kristen Eastridge (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry N Rooks | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Luke Green | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronnie Williams (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, William "Billy" Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ed Waggener, Adair County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Wayne Sneed, Columbia, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelton Lee Davis, II, Greensburg, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry J. (Sonny) Aaron, Russell Springs, KY (1922-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip D. Wilson, Russell County, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Evaree (Chicken) Stephens Bernard, Russell Co., KY (1927)> | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christopher Adam Collings, Green Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Wayne Dial, Adair County, KY (1966-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Wayne Schillings, Adair Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lester R. Acree, 83, Russell County, KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Allen (Bubba) Smith, Green Co., KY (1974-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon Grider, Jr., Casey County, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Danny Dale Burress, Taylor Co., KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Udell Thomas Shirley, Adair County, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Tarter, Dunnville, KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Alfred Henry Gregory, Green County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hugh (Ricky) Akin, Adair Co., KY native (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audrey White Jones, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Hill, 85, Russell County, KY, Adair native (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pamela Gayle Steff Geisselhardt, 67, Adair Co., KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Lee Coffey, Green County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wendell Cary, 81, Cumberland County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Rector Kerns, 74, Columbia, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin Lee Riddle, 39, Cumberland Co., KY (1977-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joanne Held, 67, Adair County, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sue Gibson White, Metcalfe County, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leroy Pennington, 83, Glasgow, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda M. Clark Morgan, Green Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Myers, 60, Taylor County, KY/Russell County, KY native (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Era Mayrine Furkin Shirley, Green County/Adair Co. native (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Verdie "Jinks" Perkins, Russell County, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Edward "Bill" Preston, Taylor County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Andrew Allen Yates, 77, Greensburg, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Becky Lynn Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Bagby Paxton, 80, Green Co., KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eric Mitchell Johnson, 52, Greensburg, KY (1969-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Ogelvie, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rheta Faye Sexton, 87, Adair Co. KY native (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, 2018
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCT Adair Recycling Center, 32 Service Road, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782 Hours: Mon-Tue-Wed from 7am-3pmCT. Thu-Fri Bins are available outside; Supervisor will be in and out of shelter from 7am-3:30pmCT. | (ID:52421, Comment)
7:10amCTCarter White Report. FM 93.5. Tue/Thu each week. STORY | (ID:52422, Comment)
8:00amCTLWC Women's Golf at Badger Invitational, Crossings Golf Club 7001 Magnolia Grove Parkway, Mobile, AL. Christopher Coombs STORY | (ID:52290, Comment)
Praise Assembly of God Food Pantry, Tuesdays 8am-1pmCT (Recurring Event) Praise Assembly of God, 310 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Ann Burton Murphy | (ID:52423, Comment)
Registration, Absentee requests 8am-4pm local time TODAY at Clerk's Office for May 22, 2018 primary today. - LISA GREER, Clerk | (ID:52424, Comment)
Today at the Adair County Public Library , 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. - Open Today, 8am-5pmCT. Bookmobile: 8:30am-3:30pmCT, Pellyton Run. Doll House Daycare: 9am-9:30amCT. Learning Tree 9:30am-10amCT. Headstart: Miss Shannon 10am-10:30amCT; Miss Veronica 10:30am-11amCT. Pre-school (ACES) Miss Joyce, 11:10-11:30amCT. Inclement Weather Policy | (ID:52429, Comment)
7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at at Glance. Not Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties Once at Docket for all Kentucky Counties, Choose 1) Circuit or District, 2) County - from drop down list 3) Verify dates :
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY. One (1) Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Events in District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Thirty (30) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Court Events in Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Four (4)Court Event(s) in Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:52430, Comment)
10:00amCTThe "Susan & Carol, Unscripted" show, live. FM 99.1 radio
Susan Chambers & Carol Perkins (Sunday with CM Columnist) | (ID:52425, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:52426, Comment)
1:00pmCTService, Russell Springs, KY, for Peggy Witt, Russell County, KY/Casey Co. native (1938-2018) | (ID:52387, Comment)
3:00pmCTThe Adair County Knife Swap Club meets each first and third Tuesday, at 3pmCT, in the basement of the Masonic Lodge, 501 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Shirley Moss (Recurrent meeting.) | (ID:52174, Comment)
5:00pmCT Chimes for the Evening Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:52427, Comment)
ADAIR COUNTY BAND BINGO - at Adair Band Bingo Building - Doors Open 5pmCT - Close 10pmCT Bingo is each Tuesday and Friday. Open 5pm-10pmCT/6pm/11pmET, in the Adair Band Bingo Building, 50 Shady Lane (Bing Map/Direction from Anywhere) Columbia, KY. License # ORG0002285. Five Regular Games, Pull Tabs, and Much More. Concessions available at all sessions. (Sponsored) | (ID:52428, Comment)
6:00pmCTAdair Co. 4-H Livestock meeting, Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. - Tony Rose. STORY | (ID:52288, Comment)

 

































 
 
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