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Daily News for Monday, June 11, 2018
Jones Twins, Jasmine and Jessica, attain their doctoral degrees Both Adair and Taylor Counties have reason to be very, very proud of the Caldwell family. Dr.'s Jasmine and Jessica Jones are the twin daughters of Rose Caldwell Jones (Campbellsville, KY) and the late Joe Jessie Jones (Hopewell, VA), and grand-daughters of George and Catherine Robinson Caldwell (Columbia, KY), and the late Albert and Lue Green Jones (Hopewell, VA). Click on headline for complete story Jasmine Lanee Jones and Jessica Renee Jones were conferred the rights and privileges of a Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering, respectively, at the 2018 Spring Commencement Ceremony on April 28, 2018 at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-11 23:39:48 | Comments | Printable version
FM2 announces start of Wednesday sales 13 June 2018 From FM2 Starting this week The Farmers Market on the Square (FM2) will be open on both Wednesday and Saturday. Wednesday's hours will be 12noonCT until 5pmCT and Saturday's hours continue to be 8amCT-1pmCT. Please come out and support your local farmers, new vegetables are arriving each week. --Donna Jones 2018-06-11 21:26:42 | Comments | Printable version
Services for Coty Allen Lawhorn re-scheduled to original time Funeral service for Coty Allen Lawhorn is back on original times. Visitation 5pm-8pmCT, Monday, June 11, 2018, and after 8amCT, Tuesday, Jun 12, 2018, until the funeral at 10amCT, Tuesday, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY. 2018-06-11 19:28:29 | Comments | Printable version
ACMS Site Based Council meets in special session 14 Jun 2018 The SBDM Council at Adair County Middle School, 322 John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY, will be meeting at 3:45pmCT, Thursday, June 14, 2018, in special session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Contact: 270-384-5308. - Alma Rich, Principal 2018-06-11 19:20:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Ricky Dale George, 50, enters guilty plea in trafficking case Plea stems from 2015 cases. Defendant is already serving five year sentence out of the Adair County Circuit Court. Final sentencing in Casey County will before Judge Judy Vance in Casey Circuit Court in July. in Liberty, KY. Click on headline for complete story From the office of Brian Wright Commonwealth's Attorney, 29th Judicial Circuit, Adair & Casey Counties On June 11, 2018, Ricky Dale George (age 50) appeared in Casey Circuit Court and entered a guilty plea to one count of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First Degree [cocaine] and two counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First Degree [methamphetamine]. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-11 19:10:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Co. Fiscal Court regular meeting, 12 Jun 2018 - AGENDA Click on headline for complete story By Gale Cowan The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 6pmCT, Tue 12 jun 2018, in the basement meeting room, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, with the following agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-11 16:56:17 | Comments | Printable version
Former Oldham County EMS Worker sentenced to 30 years Prison term is for violating Federal Child Exploitation Laws. Sentence to be served consecutively to 17-year state court sentence for sodomy and incest. Click on headline for complete story From U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky LOUISVILLE, KY - (8 Jun 2018 - Senior United States District Judge Thomas B. Russell sentenced Richard Wayne Johnson, 39, to 30 years in prison followed by a life term of Supervised Release, announced United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman. There is no parole in the federal system. Johnson remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service. Johnson previously admitted to advertising, distributing and possessing child pornography. Under federal law, child pornography includes any images or videos that depict someone under the age of 18 engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-11 16:38:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
James Howard (Slim) Stockton, 74, native of Cumberland County, KY He was drafted into the US Army and served honorably during the Vietnam War. He returned to Indianapolis where he continued working for Allison Transmission as a repairman through 42 years of service before retirement in 2009. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and American Legion, both of Beech Grove, IN. He especially enjoyed attending auctions and supporting the Kentucky Wildcats. He loved spending time in his vegetable garden at his country home in Burkesville, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary James Howard "Slim" Stockton, age 74, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. The funeral service was Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Flanner Buchanan-Washington Park East in Indianapolis, IN. with Pastor Bill Goodrich officiating. Casket bearers were Jimmy Lackey, David Stockton, Lloyd Stockton, Bobby Schultz, Ricky King and Jackie Clarney. Entombment was in Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis, IN with full Military Honors from an Honor Detail from Fort Knox Army Base. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-11 16:06:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
SC Adair, Central Metcalfe under a severe thunderstorm warning The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Central Metcalfe County South Central Adair County until 5pmCT. The storm is moving from east to west. At 4:22pmCT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles north of Edmonton to 8 miles southwest of Columbia, moving southeast at 10 mph. - HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.Locations impacted include... Edmonton, Cofer, Weed, Gradyville, Cundiff, Cork, Breeding, Bliss, Keltner and Fairplay. 2018-06-11 16:04:17 | Comments | Printable version
AC Youth Development Center named Alternative Program of Distinction Kentucky Department of Education picks Adair County Youth Development Center as an exemplary program deserving of the award. The AYDC program received $2,000 from KDE for instructional support and Interim Commissioner of Education, Wayne D. Lewis, presented the Program's Lead Instructor, Wes Irvin, with a certificate honoring the Adair Youth Development Center for its success. Dr. Pamela Stephens, Superintendent of Adair County Schools, was also present for the presentation. Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Kelci Webb FRANKFORT, KY (Date, 2016) - In an effort to recognize the work of educators and programs that serve students with a variety of learning needs, the Kentucky Board of Education honored 10 Alternative Programs of Distinction at its regular June meeting in Frankfort. An alternative education program exists to meet the needs of students that are unable to be addressed in a traditional classroom setting. These programs seek to improve student behavior or provide an enhanced learning experience for students. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-11 15:58:08 | Comments | Printable version
Rev. Howard Coop, 89, native of Cumberland County, KY He was born on October 28, 1928 in Hegira, Cumberland County, KY to the late Estell and Eunice Cross Coop. He received degrees from Burkesville High School, a BA degree and the Regents Medal for Oratory from Eastern Kentucky University, and a BD degree from the Candler School of Theology of Emory University. He served 42 years as a pastor of small, medium, and large membership churches and is remembered as having been a wonderful devotional writer. Click headline for complete obituary Rev. Howard Coop, 89, of Lancaster, passed away, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Mike Powers, Rev. Jim Nichols, Rev. Jim Stegall and Rev. Eric Hughes officiating. A Masonic Service was held by Lancaster Lodge No. 104 F. & A.M. Burial was in Lancaster Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-11 15:12:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sunday Night Singing at Beulah Chapel 17 Jun 2018 The Blakeys will be Singing Sunday night, June 17, 2018, at 6:30pmCT at Beulah Chapel Brethren in Christ Church, 4262 Liberty Road, Columbia KY. Pastor Clifton Bennett and Congregation welcome everyone. - Pam Spires 2018-06-11 13:34:01 | Comments | Printable version
Shooting: Washington Co. KY man charged with Assault 1st KSP alleges 24 year old Springfield man shot step-father in the back on Sunday night, June 10, 2018. Victim airlifted to UK Hospital, Lexington, KY. Suspect arrested and lodged in Marion County Detention Center in Lebanon, KY. Click on headline for complete story Note - A charges is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a subsequent court of law. By Tpr Nick Hale, Public Information Officer KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY WASHINGTON COUNTY, KY - (Mon 11 Jun 2018)- Detective Kevin Roberts is investigating a shooting that occurred on June 10, 2018 at approximately 10:38pmET, on McMurtry Lane in Washington County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-11 12:06:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Frances Salyers: Phillip Coffey story on Meat Skin Road name. Frances Salyers writes what she found out from Phillip Coffey: This is what Phillip shares:About: - History Query: How did 'Meatskin Road' get the name?"the road we now call Weed-Sparksville Road' was built by the W.P.A.(Worker Progress Administration.) The funds for the W.P.A. were supplied after the enactment of the N.R.A. (National Recovery Act).Frances Salyers, co-proprietor, D & F Grocery & Deli 2018-06-11 08:32:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
U.S. Hemp Roundtable Names Quarles 'Friend of Hemp' National Hemp Industry Leader praises Quarles, KDA for leading the way on hemp Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Ted Sloan CYNTHIANA, KY - (Mon 11 Jun 2018) - The United States Hemp Roundtable presented Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles with its "Friend of Hemp Award" at Kentucky Hemp Days during Hemp History Week. The award is presented to individuals who exhibit tireless leadership on behalf of the industry. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-11 08:28:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Services for Coty Allen Lawhorn postponed - UPDATE & UPDATE II UPDATE II Funeral service for Coty Allen Lawhorn is back on original times. Visitation 5pm-8pmCT, Monday, June 11, 2018, and after 8amCT, Tuesday, Jun 12, 2018, until the funeral at 10amCT, Tuesday, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY. 2018-06-11 08:08:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Melewi needs leaves - Brown please! - for compost pile melewi writes: I need some leaves to put in my compost pile. If anyone has some bags of fall leaves I could use one or two bags to feed my compost pile. I have plenty of green stuff just not enough brown. 270-634-2092 - melewiNote to readers This request will be posted later in CM Classifieds, South Central Kentuckys liveliest marketplace, if there's not sufficient response from the Main Page story. 2018-06-11 06:11:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Wanda Beard - Yes, Reed Combest lived at Joppa Answer for Maury Lewis Wanda Beard writes: Yes, Reed Combest lived on the farm at Joppa, across the road from the Montgomery Cemetery.Comments re article 97245 Maury asks Did Reed Combest live on Joppa farm 2018-06-11 04:49:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Today - MONDAY with CM - 11 Jun 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for June 11, 2018: Young playing robbers--Robert Stone, Monday, 11 June 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2463 WalletHub - Best & Worst States for Working Dads Source: WalletHub 2018-06-11 04:44:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 11 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Tammy Sexton (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Alice Turner (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Lloyd and Josephine Wilson (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Audrie Ezra Hamilton (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beverly Akin Redmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Andrew, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryleigh Addison Wheet (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie DeVore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaitlyn Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaitlynn Faith George (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kimberly Kean (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitchell Corbin (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wayne "Goose" Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Cosby (Dick) Jeffries, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvelle J. Beard, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy Clark, 61, Taylor Co. KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Daniel Bruce Patterson, Green Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Jean Coffey Burton, Adair Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John "Johnny" McFarland, Adair County, KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory birthday, Alfred David Ford, Green County, KY (1945 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Carol Allinson, Adair Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aileen Bernice Salsman, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary P. Cooper, 99, Russell County, KY (1914-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Ralph Burgess, Russell County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orvis Turner, 79, Adair County, KY, (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Keltner, Adair County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Huff, 70, Columbia, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Arnold, 101, Adair Co., KY native (1914-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Barnett, Taylor County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hobert E (Hobe) Wilson, 93, Russell Co., KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Chaney, 67 Casey County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Gaskins, Russell County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Hurt Foust, 78, Adair Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Buddy) Johnson, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wendell Johnson, Taylor County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Ann Stephens, 58, Edmonton, KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Wade Meadows, 58, Green County, KY (1959-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Lee Wise Johns, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Lee Chelf Waggener (June 11, 1903 - March 2, 1984) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Dean Andrew, Jr., 65, Glensfork, KY (1959-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald G. Smith, 82, Jamestown, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everrett Randall Penick, 82, Taylor Co., KY native (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George 'Butch' Coleman, 74, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Justice, 68, Russell County, KY (1951-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Robert Compton (1905) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Earl Harper, Sr., 77, Edmonton, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leo Earls, 77, Jamestown, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Sylvia Sue Collings, 74, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paulette Landis Beard Sprowles, Green Co., KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reverend Gerald Wayne Reliford, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven E. Mason, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Ralph Warriner, 82, Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday,Miss Lucille Kirtley, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2015 | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, June 11, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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