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Daily News for Monday, April 30, 2018
CAUD Congratulates Chris Kerns on 15 years of service Photo accompanies article. Click on headline to see Chris Kerns, has celebrated 15 years of service to Columbia Utilities and Columbia/Adair Utilities District. Chris works at the Water Plant. Chief Water Plant Operator Bradley Miller presented Chris a certificate honoring his years of service to CAUD. Everyone at CAUD sends their congratulations to Chris. - Jennifer Carter 2018-04-30 21:25:12 | Comments | Printable version
Willie Mason (Bill) French, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2018) He professed faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal faith. Bill was instrumental in starting the Jesus Name Church and he steadily reaffirmed the importance of walking with Jesus to his family. He was a retired farmer, enjoyed gardening and in his early years, worked at a sawmill in Elk Horn. He was the patriarch of a respected Taylor County, KY family, the son of the late George French and Emon Whitlock French. Willie Mason "Bill" French, 96, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 11:44pmCT, Sunday, April 29, 2018 in Campbellsville. The funeral service will be at 10amCT/11amET, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY by Rev. Raymond Atwood. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old US 68, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-30 20:06:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Glen D. Hancock, 79, Green County, KY (1938-2018) He had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a member of the Summershade United Methodist Church and also attended the Greensburg United Methodist Church. He was a farmer, employee of Don's Lumber Company, and a Veteran having served in the United States Army. He was a member of a leading, old line family, the son of the late Thurman Hancock and Thelma Squires Hancock, and the widower of Mary Sue Brown Hancock, his wife of 51 years. He leaves nine direct living descendants. Click o headline for complete obituary Mr. Glen D. Hancock. 79, of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at his home in the Bramlett Community of Green County. The funeral services for Mr. Glen D. Hancock will be conducted at 10amCT, Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY with burial to follow in the Summershade Cemetery, Bramlett Road, Summershade, Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Dale Curry and Bro. Bill Davenport officiating. Visitation is requested 4pm-8pmCT, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Thursday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-30 19:33:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
David Lee (Joaner) Nelson, Taylor County, KY (1931-2018) He was a retired truck mechanic for Flav-o-Rich and Chappell's Dairy. He was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps from 1952-1955. He is remembered as a man who always tried to better himself, He enjoyed stock car racing, winning several trophies as an amateur driver. He was a competitive bowler but loved his family above all else. Click on headline for full obituary David Lee (Joaner) Nelson passed from this life on Monday, April 30, 2018 after an extended illness. A funeral service will honor his life Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 1pmCT/2pmET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Jim Collison officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery, Maple Road, Campbellsville, KY. Full military honors will be conducted by the Marion County Veteran's Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 2, after 9amCT/10amET until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-30 19:30:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Leathers new Commissioner of Dept of Workforce Investment By Jessica Fletcher Frankfort, KY - Ray Leathers, of Shelbyville, KY, a decorated U.S. Army veteran with 40 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, was appointed Commissioner of the Department of Workforce Investment, replacing Beth Kuhn. Kuhn will now be overseeing the community engagement component of Kentucky HEALTH through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. "Ray Leathers is bringing 40 years of his private sector workforce experience to the public sector," said Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Interim Secretary Don Parkinson. "This experience will pay great dividends when it comes to helping bridge the gap between employers and the state's workforce development efforts, especially as we introduce the community engagement component of Kentucky HEALTH to some Medicaid recipients this year." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-30 18:44:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Fatality/injury accident closes KY 210, Hardin Co., KY Two vehicle tragedy occurs when 2002 Toyota Avalon crosses centerline and collides with 2007 Toyota Yaris. Driver of Yaris pronounced deceased at the scene. Driver of Avalon airlifted to UL Hospital in Louisville, KY. Accident continues under investigation by Detective/Reconstructionist Bryan Washer. Click on headline for complete story By Trooper Scotty R. Sharp, KSP Post 4 Public Affairs Officer ELIZABETHTOWN, KY - (Mon 30 Apr 2018) - Kentucky State Police Post 4 Troopers responded to a two vehicle collision in Hardin Co, KY, Monday afternoon. On April 30, 2018 at approximately 2:23pmET, KSP received a call of a two vehicle accident on KY 210 Hodgenville Road, Hardin County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-30 17:30:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Caregivers lunch meeting is Wed, 2 May 2018 in Columbia By Linda Waggener If you take care of another person, you may want to give yourself a break each first Wednesday and enjoy a light lunch and discussion with other Caregivers. The next meeting is at 11amCT, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Diane Wallace will be speaking on communications within the health care process. 2018-04-30 16:27:58 | Comments | Printable version
Democrat alternate poll workers still needed for May election day EMPLOYMENT Victoria Pike writes: Democrat alternate poll workers are still needed for the May primary. We have had a few that can’t work due to health issues. If you are a registered Democrat and would like to work the polls Election Day or serve as an alternate, please give me a call at 270-634-2604.- Victoria Pike 2018-04-30 16:21:06 | Comments | Printable version
KSP says pursuit of Tennessee motorcyclist reached 150 mph Chase, all within in Adair County started on KY 61 and ended on the LBN Pkwy. It lasted approximately 17 minutes, travelling 32 miles, reaching speeds in excess of 150MPH prior to suspect being stopped. Suspect arrested, facing charges of Fleeing or evading police 1st degree motor vehicle, speeding 26 or more over limit, Wanton endangerment 1st degree, and additional charges. He was lodged in the Adair County Regional jail. A passenger on the vehicle was not charged. NOTE: Arrests are considered charges. An arrest is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged in an arrest is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. Click on headline for complete story By Tpr Nick Hale, Public Information Officer Kentucky State Police, Post 15, Columbia, KY ADAIR COUNTY (Mon - April 30, 2018) On April 29, 2018 at approximately 5:06pmCT, Tpr Nick Davis observed a green 2009 Kawasaki motorcycle travelling northbound on KY 61 at a high rate of speed. Tpr Davis initiated his emergency equipment in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop for the violation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-30 15:23:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Sad word of the passing of Roger Cowan Re-direct - A complete obituary is at Roger Cowan, 60, Adair County, KY (1957-2018) July 1, 1957 ~ April 28, 2018 We have received the sad word of the passing of Roger Cowan, 60, of Columbia, Adair County, KY, who died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10:12pmET, at the University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY. A complete listing of children, brothers and sisters and arrangements will be posted here when available from Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg, Street, Columbia, KY - SPMFH is in charge of all arrangements. 2018-04-30 13:00:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Granny Nannie wants to know Granny Nannie writes: When did Southern mommas quit telling their sons it is very impolite to say anything to a lady about her age, weight or appearance? - Granny NannieExcellent question - When did we stop practicing the Golden Rule? That fully covers it. EW 2018-04-30 12:28:40 | Comments | Printable version
Blaze hits downtown Beattyville, KY, Sun 29 Apr 2018 Kentucky Press News Service Original Story URL KPNS - (Mon 30 Apr 2018) - Fire hit a downtown Beattyville apartment house on Sunday morning. WLEX-TV reported no one was injured. The building housed several apartments and two businesses. The businesses were not open at the time of the fire. The top floor received the greatest damage, WLEX reports on its website while the first floor got the worst of the water damage. 2018-04-30 11:13:32 | Comments | Printable version
Election School Training at Adair Annex Thu 10 May 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE Election Training School for all poll workers and alternates will be at 5pmCT, Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Basement of the Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia KY. If you have any questions please call 270-384-2801. Respectfully submitted: - Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk 2018-04-30 11:03:46 | Comments | Printable version
Hilda Legg to be Chamber of Commerce banquet speaker By Linda Waggener The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce leadership is in preparation for its annual awards banquet May 29, 2018 at 6pmCT at Lindsey Wilson College's Roberta Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. Adair County/Knifley, KY native Hilda Humphress Legg, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director of Rural Development, will be the guest speaker. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-30 10:27:57 | Comments | Printable version
Murder on the Frontier - Bloody Harpe Bros at next GS meeting Many of their heinous crimes took place in Kentucky and Tennessee, including one within the present bounds of Adair County. Bart Cain, noted frontier re-enactor/historian, will present on these desperate, lawless men and their violent ways at the Adair County Genealogical Society meeting May 7, 2018, 5pmCT, at Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Click on headline for complete story By Mike Watson More than two centuries ago two men, along with three wives and children, roamed the frontier seeking victims. The two men, Micajah and Wiley Harpe, also known as Big and Little Harpe, are considered by many as the first American serial killers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-30 07:13:53 | Comments | Printable version
Moonshine still, death investigation underway by ACSO Updated at 9:49amCT Law enforcement alleges locating and confiscating moonshine still and nine gallons of moonshine during the course of the investigation of the death of 46 year old woman at Kozy Kabins. This investigation is ongoing with charges possibly pending. Deputy Josh Durbin is investigating with assistance from Sheriff Harrison Moss and Officer Jamie Cole and Josh Brockman with Columbia Police Department. Click on headline for complete story. From Adair County Sheriff's Office On Friday, April 27, 2018 at approximately 10:32pmCT Adair county 911 received a call of an unresponsive female at the Kozy Cabins off of Hwy South 55, (just south of the intersection with the Adair County Veterans Memorial Bypass. - CM). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-30 06:51:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
LWC softball ends regular season in split with CU at Sparks Park Blue Raiders win game 1 of doubleheader at Marilyn D. Sparks Park, 12-2; Campbellsville wins game 2, 4-2. The Blue Raider Softball Team compete in the MSC Tournament at 12:30pmCT, Friday, May 4, 2018, at Michael O. Buchanon Park, 9222 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY By Anthony Latessa, LWC Athletics COLUMBIA, KY - (Sun 29 Apr 2018) - The No. 11-ranked Lindsey Wilson softball team closed out its regular season with a doubleheader split against No. 4-ranked Campbellsville (KY) Sunday at Marilyn D. Sparks Park. The Blue Raiders (37-12, 17-7 MSC) took game one 12-2 in six innings and fell to the Tigers (41-8, 23-5 MSC) 4-2 in game two. Lindsey Wilson totaled 17 hits over the two game while Campbellsville recorded 12. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-30 05:17:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Bears food raids increasing with warmer weather Housefood garbage seen as Fast Food Stop by bears and other wild animals an birds. In Kentucky, it is illegal to feed bears and it's dangerous. Best way to prevent and avoid unwanted encounters is for humans to change their habits, rather than try to change bear habits. Click on headline for complete story And CLICK HERE: For 2015 Bear spotted starting journey across Adair County From Kentucky Fish & Wildlife FRANKFORT, KY (27 Apr 2018) - Warmer temperatures mean bear activity is on the rise in Kentucky. Complaints about bears raiding garbage are on the rise as well, as hungry animals are looking for an easy meal. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-30 04:44:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Blue Ribbon Bear Board
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Northpoint Training inmate apprehended after brief escape Arrested in Anderson County approximately 45 minutes later, after taking correctional officer's keys, fleeing in the vehicle. Click on headline for complete story By Lisa Lamb Kentucky Department of Corrections (Mon 30 Apr 2018) A minimum-security inmate at Northpoint Training Center in Boyle County is back in custody after briefly escaping the institution. At approximately 1:30amET, Kenneth Daniel Bolin, 44, overpowered a Correctional Officer, stole his car keys and fled in the officer's vehicle. The officer was not injured. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-04-30 02:22:27 | Comments | Printable version
Today - MONDAY with CM - 30 Apr 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for April 30, 2018: Amazing how much--Robert Stone, Monday, 30 April 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2421 2018-04-30 01:36:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 30 Happy Anniversary, Jim and Marsha Napier (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wanda and Terry Kerns (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Sarah Tarter Steele | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Joe Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Lynn Robertson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doris Rush | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eldon Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Inis Phillips (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, J.M. Shelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jared McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melanie S. Amburgey (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Pendleton (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesley Bohannon (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie Hay Miller, 79, Green County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Austin Brice Cook, infant, Princeton, KY/Knifley & Columbia relatives (2017-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Lynn Davis Brock, Greensburg, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allen (Bob) Neal, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gordon Feese (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Byrd, Casey Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Shane Popplewell, 43, Russell Co., KY (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Faye (Burton) Smith, Adair Co. KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hector Aaron Curry, Columbia, KY (2008-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inis Phillips, Adair County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Shuffett Stith, Green County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Roberts Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Colby W. Compton, Adair Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Clements, 87, Casey Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Malcolm B. (Mack) Gaskins, Taylor Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell G. Polston, Russell County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Lee Moore, Jr., Russell Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Brown Emerson, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joseph E. Shuffett, Green County, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flossie Elizabeth Skaggs McAfee, 102, Green Co., KY (1912-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Smith Dunbar, 90, Jefferson Co., KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Manuel Johnson, 79, Casey County, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Linda Lou (Warner) Baumgardner, Taylor Co. KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherry Lynn Rice Cogar, 70, Summer Shade, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Strait, 84, Adair Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlene Miller, Metcalfe Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Hugh Smith, 72, Dunnville, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William M. (Doy) Harden, Taylor County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy M. Johnson, 72, Adair Co., KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Eugenia Johnson Hiser, Center, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry E. (Tony) Davis, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Robert Whitehead, 66, Green County, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Edelen, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tina Marie Wilkerson Payton, 55, Dunnville, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Garner, 54, Jamestown, KY (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia (Kelsey) Hartman, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Aaron, 94, Columbia, KY (1929-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Thorne Burton, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Arthur Sargent, III, 67, Columbia, KY (1957-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Poff, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Moore, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denim J. Sullivan-Miller, 19, Columbia, KY (2002-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Ledford, 85, Liberty, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gordon Feese (1920-2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosemary McQuaide, 59, Columbia, KY (1951-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim Bastin, 56, Liberty, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Lee Wilson, Liberty, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, April 30, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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