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ACHS student voices heard: stop school violence

How I wish our United States government representatives could sit in the same room with the four ACHS students I met today -- Jenna, Tiana, Rebecca and Carrie -- and experience their energy and common sense and passion for bringing peace and safety to our schools. They stand with those who want the violence stopped now. I stand with the students.

By Linda Waggener

ACHS assistant principal Travis Gay said Adair County High School leaders asked the students to decide if and how they would participate in the National School Walkout event held today, March 14, 2018.

After ground rules were sent by administration, defining the parameters so that safety of students would come first, the rest was left up to the students who selected the day and the agenda.


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ACHS student voices: fear has no place in our schools



2018-03-14 - 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Assistant Principal Travis Gay.
Tiana Taylor, at left, stands with Nealee Tarter, Tori Kimbler and Sky Baker holding posters made by ACHS students who participated in the walkout Tuesday, March 13, 2018 to support the national effort to stop school violence. The posters read, "no more empty seats", "united we stand, divided we fall", and "fear has no place in our schools!"

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Benefit, Liberty Baptist Church for Allen & Donna Antle

There will be a benefit Chili Supper-donations only/Singing/Live Auction at Liberty Baptist Church, 215 Wilson Street, Russell Springs, KY, starting a Saturday, March 24, 2018: At 4pmCT/Food Service; at 4pm-5pmCT/The Higginbothams Gospel Singing; at 5pmCT, Live Auction. The event will help Allen & Donna Antle with extraordinary medical expenses. Contacts: Melissa Kessinger, 270-634-3410; or Melissa Collins, 270-566-2645.

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Free trees to be given out in Edmonton 27 March 2018

The Metcalfe County Conservation District will be giving trees away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 7:30amCT until 1:30pmCT at the district office, 100 Scott Drive, Edmonton, KY at the County Barn.

Trees to be given away include Silky Dogwood, Eastern Redbud, Persimmon, Wild Plum, Yellow Popular, Pecan, Black Walnut, Hazel Nut, Shumard Oak, and pine trees. If one has any questions, please feel free to contact call 270-432-3191.


2018-03-14 21:07:14 | Comments | Printable version

Beaver Dam rest area grand opening 16 Mar 2018

HUCK'S is a convenience store that customers have come to count on for clean restrooms and guaranteed fueling destination. The Beaver Dam oasis will operate 24/7/365. Travelers will have access to fresh food items such as Godfather's Pizza, HUCK'S Famous Fried Chicken, Grill Zone, and more.
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By Pamela Trautner
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Finance & Administration Cabinet Communications

Frankfort, KY (Wed 15 Mar 2018) - Today, Finance and Administration Cabinet Secretary William M. Landrum III announced that the formal grand opening of the Beaver Dam Rest Area is scheduled for 2pmCT, on Friday, March 16, 2018.

"The Beaver Dam Rest Area is now an updated and modern oasis for those traveling in the beautiful Bluegrass State," said Secretary Landrum. "We've heard from people across the state about how happy they'll be when the Beaver Dam rest area finally reopens. We are proud to partner with Martin and Bayley, Inc., the operators of the rest area, for many years to come."


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2018-03-14 21:03:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

Robert Cumming: ID of body found on Lake Cumberland

Found in e-mail with a March 13, 2018 date. Turns out he was on the right track, according to a story at this link, Body found on Lake Cumberland identified as missing Lexington man by WKYT News Staff Posted: Wed 1:53 PM, Mar 14, 2018; Updated: Wed 1:55 PM, Mar 14, 2018

Robert Cumming writes:
Coincidence?? A Lexington man is missing in southern Kentucky. Kentucky State Police say Edward Grady, 63, went missing on February 19. His car was found at Conley Bottom Marina in Wayne County, but he is still missing after his boat has been found. Grady is described as a white male with partially gray hair last seen wearing a black hoodie. -Robert Cumming
Comments re article 96173 WKYT has story on body found Monday in Lake Cumberland


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Marilyn Sue Robertson, 69, Russell County, KY (1949-2018)

She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Rufus & Laverne Roark Ford. She was the matriarch of a large, respected family. She leaves 12 direct living descendants.
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Marilyn Sue Robertson, 69, of Russell Springs, KY, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs.

Funeral service for Marilyn Sue Robertson will be 12pmNoonCT, Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Bill Mullins officiating. Visitation will be 10am-12pmNoonCT. Interment in the Russell County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Steve McBeath, John McBeath, Jamie Carta, Brian Carta, Michael Ford, Chris Ford.


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2018-03-14 17:07:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Diane Allen Woods, Casey Co., KY native (1944-2018)

She was the daughter of the late O.T.& Annie Whited Allen. In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by her husband, Hurlin Gene Woods. She was a housewife and was loved dearly by her family. She leaves 13 direct living descendants. Her final resting place will be in Salem Cemetery in Casey County, KY.
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Diana Allen Woods of Portland, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville, TN. She was 73 years of age.

Funeral services are 1pmCT/2pmET, Saturday, March 17, 2018 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Brother Wayne Naylor officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4pm-8pmET, Friday, March 16, 2018 at the funeral home.


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2018-03-14 15:21:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Sallie M. Cox Shuffett, Green County, KY (1929-2018)

Her final resting place will be in Liberty SBC Cemetery. She leaves one step- and seven direct living descendants.
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Sallie M. Shuffett, age 88 of Greensburg, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018, at the Green Hill Rehab and Care Center.

The funeral services for Sallie M. Shuffett will be conducted at 1pmCT, Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Liberty Separate Baptist Church Cemetery, Liberty Church Road, Green County, KY. Visitation is requested after 10amCT, Friday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home until time of the funeral service.


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2018-03-14 13:11:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Carol Perkins: Of a mice family & The Incident at Susan's

'Somewhere in a mousehole in the Chambers' home is a family of mice talking about what happened to poor little Speedy and warning their babies to stay away from sinks and stay away from that woman upstairs.' - CAROL PERKINS
The next earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins: The peril of going barefoot on the deck

By Carol Perkins

Occasionally, six of us women play a card game called "Hand and Foot." The other night we gathered around the host's dining room table and shuffled the endless stack of cards to make sure they were totally "mixed up" from the last game. Not having been together for several weeks, our voices banked off each other like a three-point shot hitting the backboard, hoping someone at least heard a little of what we said.


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2018-03-14 12:10:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins

Adair Co. BD of Education Reg. Meeting - Thu 15 Mar 2018 AGENDA

Public Notice
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The Adair County School Board Regular Monthly Meeting will be Thu 15 Mar 2018, at 6pmCT will be held at Adair County Board of Education Building Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.


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Letter from Steve Coomer: Costly votes, courage

Steve Coomer writes:
The courage of city council members whose implementation of a payroll tax in an election year cost them their seat on the council should be noted! - Steve Coomer
Comments re article 96176 Columbia City Council Special Meeting 13 Mar 2018 REPORT


2018-03-14 09:09:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Go or NO GO, Delays, Schedule Changes - Wed 14 Mar 2018

Compiled by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com & Larry Smith, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9

David Jones, Adair County School District Director of Transportation, called early this morning to announce that Adair County Schools are on a one-hour delay.

Larry Smith reports a number of school districts in our area are closed or on a delayed schedule today, Wednesday, March 14, 2018, due to black ice.

See complete schedule posting, now in progress:


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Homemade Tramadol capsule case results in prison term - Owensboro, KY

Synthetic Opiods imported to Owensboro, KY: Champagne, Illinois, resident sentenced to one year in prison for producing and selling over 80,000 homemade Tramadol capsules to customers without verifying prescriptions
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From U.S. Attorney's office
U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky

Owensboro, KY (12 Mar 2018) - A Champaign, Illinois, resident was sentenced today in United States District Court, by Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, to one year in prison, ordered to pay $950.00 restitution and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for distribution of Tramadol, a Schedule IV controlled substance, introduction of misbranded drugs, and wire fraud, announced United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman. There is no parole in the federal system.


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2018-03-14 03:49:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

JIM, History: More on Columbia's Simon Spring

Simon Springs was mentioned in an earlier story: Ann Heskamp Curtis: Of the Town Branch, and much more. That wonderful story about the rise of one fork of the Town Branch, drew JIM's attention, inspiring the following fascinating story about the man for whom the spring(s) were named. And raises the question of where the location would be today.
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By JIM

Mention of Columbia's Simon Spring in the recent most excellent recollections piece about the Town Branch served as catalyst to bring together a handful of notes accumulated piecemeal over the years.

In 1942, an increased population necessitated that the South Columbia voting precinct be divided in half.


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2018-03-14 03:22:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History

Today - WEDNESDAY with CM - 14 Mar 2018

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 14, 2018:
Who love us are proud
when we have set out to do
what we believe right.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 14 March 2018.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2374



2018-03-14 03:09:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 14
Happy Birthday, Brinlee Lane Harvey (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Bryant Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Josh Franklin, (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelli Smith Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Makayla Ann Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Hughes (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mildred Matney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rockie Tucker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ryan Dial | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Samantha Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Samuel Lee Sneed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vincent Palumbo (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florine Moss Bagby, Greensburg, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma Newton, Cambpellsville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Jean Elliott, Burkesville, KY (1964-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sybil Hodges Milby Russell (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Hubbard Cave, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer F. Hendricks, Jr., Russell Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Janice Fay Williams Melton, Cumberland Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Corrine Sparks Harvey, formerly of Breeding, KY, (1920 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby E. Wilson (March 14 1925-October 20,1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, R.T. (Pops) Janes, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Helen Henson, Casey Co., KY, native (1921-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Juanita Nelson, Taylor County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Ray (Rusty) McAllister, Campbellsville, KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lowell Izene Roy Foley, Russell Co. KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Todd Hardin, 39, Campbellsville, KY (1974-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ronald Reed Neagle, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Daniel Joseph (Dan) Broessel, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rockie Dean Tucker, 55, Adair County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allyson Jade Cross and Aubrie Faith Cross, twin girls (2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Demon Roach, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stewart Lee Edwards, 61 Casey Co., KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, E. Dan Clausen, 50, Hart Co., KY (1966-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Pickett O'Banion, 98, Green Co., KY (1920-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edwin Grant, 84, Adair County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie Catherine Beard, 90 Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlene Cowan, 56, Columbia, KY (1966-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarence Edwin 'Frog' Wilson, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Corinne Kemp, 89, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Imogene Coffey Grant, 84, Glensfork, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (Richard) Brockman, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kelly Gene Smiley, 32, Adair Co., KY (1977-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Burris, Adair County, KY (1947-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Manuel Gutierrez, Jr., 53, Campbellsville, KY (1969-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Butler Wade, 76, Adair Co., KY native (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn June Stevens, 71, Adair Co., native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie Morgan, 96, Cumberland County, KY (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Loy, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, March 14, 2018
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCTToday is Pi Day See Pi Day entry, Wikipedia, of interest if you are over 17 years old, and don't know what Pi is. Or, if you may want to remember Hunter Durham's words on the subject: "Pi are not square. Pi are round." Easiest way to celebrate is to eat pie. See What's Cooking Today for some world famous choices. | (ID:52569, Comment)
5:00amCTSee: Go or NO GO, Delays, Schedule Changes for TODAY
for CM Area Schools - due to weather/black ice ice
| (ID:52577, Comment)
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:52570, Comment)
8:00amCTRegistration, Absentee requests 8am-4pm local time TODAY at Clerk's Office for May 22, 2018 primary today. - LISA GREER, Clerk | (ID:52571, Comment)
Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. - OPEN 8am-5pmCT TODAY. - LEE ANN JESSEE, Director. Check out GENEALOGY DEPARTMENT with, services, books for sale today. Bookmobile Run 8:30am-3:30pmCT - Milltown Run Story Time - 10am-11amCT. Inclement Weather Policy | (ID:52572, 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. No (0) Event(s) Circuit Court. Ninety-four (94) Events in District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Forty-seven (47) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. One (1) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Court Events in Circuit Court. One hundred nine (109) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. Six (6) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Eleven (11) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) in Circuit Court. One hundred thirteen (113) Court Event(s) District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:52573, Comment)
10:45amCTThe third-seeded Lindsey Wilson womens basketball team opens its 2018 NAIA National Championship run against sixth-seeded Martin Methodist (TN) at Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark, 308 6th Avenue North, Billings, MT. - Anthony Latessa | (ID:52582, Comment)
NoonCTServices, 12pmCT/1pmET, Campbellsville, KY, for Eva Close Sallee Bowman, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1920-2018) | (ID:52534, Comment)
LWC Softball hosts Montreat (NC), (games 3 & 4 of series) doubleheader at Marilyn D. Sparks Park, in Lindsey Wilson Sports Complex, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. - LWC Athletics | (ID:52555, Comment)
Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:52574, Comment)
12:05pmCTCommunity Lenten Service at Columbia Christian Church 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Terry White Speaking speaking. - Connie Scott STORY | (ID:52186, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, Columbia, KY, for J.C. Lasley, 79, Adair Co., KY (1938-2018) | (ID:52514, Comment)
2:00pmCTBeaver Dam rest area, Huck's Travel Center, grand opening on the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway | (ID:52583, Comment)
4:00pmCTTime to check CM Directory of Churches
for Wednesday Evening worship service schedules. | (ID:52575, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:52576, Comment)
6:30pmCTRevival at Glens Fork Church of the Nazarene , 7811 Hwy 55 South, Columbia, KY, with Evangelist Michael Adams, 11-14 Mar 2018, continuing at 6:30pmCT nightly. STORY | (ID:52417, Comment)
Revival at Victory Community Church | (ID:52437, Comment)

 

































 
 
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