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Daily News for Monday, June 25, 2018
LWC Wellness Center to close for yearly maintenance week From Abe Cross, director The Holloway Wellness Center at Lindsey Wilson College will be closed for yearly maintenance from Saturday, June 30 through Saturday, July 7, 2018. Due to varnish cure times, the two hardwood basketball courts will close on Thursday, June 28, and reopen on Monday, July 9, 2018. The third basketball court, weight room, cardio deck, and pool will be open during the days when just the courts are closed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 22:20:12 | Comments | Printable version
Sandy Clayton Dean, 61, Russell County, KY (1956-2018) She was a native of Albany, KY, and a resident of Jamestown, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the Wanda Clayton, and the late Wendell Clayton. She leaves nine direct living descendants. Her final resting place will be in Jamestown, Russell County, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary Sandy Clayton Dean, 61, of Jamestown, KY passed away suddenly on June 25, 2018,at her home. Funeral Services for Sandy Clayton Dean will be at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N Jamestown, KY at 11amCT, Thursday June 28, 2018, with Pastor Nick Armstrong officiating. Friends may visit after 5pmCT, Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial in the Jamestown City Cemetery, 201 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 21:41:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Daisy Vibbert, 93, Cumberland County, KY (1925-2018)  She was a member Dutch Creek United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was a daughter of the late Amos & Dora Lier Bryant Fields and the widow of Clarence "Tom" Vibbert. She was the matriarch of a very large, respected family. She leaves 39 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Daisy Vibbert, 93, of Burkesville, died Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 11amCT at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Mud Camp Cemetery. Family requests visitation from 4-9pmCT Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 21:07:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
COF comments on furtive figure & first impressions Comments re photo 79445 Terry Hadley Duo County Telecom COF writes: So maybe "first impressions" wuz only half wrong. Not sure what the dissonance twix a furtive figure and a furtive hero should outta be but judgin' from thet picktue peering thru what 'pears ta be jail house bars, hit seems that the "furtive" part is apt. COF at Dun RomanThanks COF - Maybe you can look at it that way in Knifley, but down here in Columbia, for many reasons, Terry Hadley is a hero, often times the only thing between a complete internet separation anxiety panic, and security. Still the ladder bars could give another erroneous last impression. Sometimes seeing shouldn't be believed, I guess. - EW 2018-06-25 21:02:53 | Comments | Printable version
Joyce J. Coe, 79, Russell County, KY (1938-2018) She was a native of Jamestown, KY, and a resident of the city at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Edna (Gaskin) & Hiram Bernard, and the widow of John Coe, Jr. She was the matriarch of a highly regarded family. She leaves 19 direct living descendants. Her final resting place will be in Knight Cemetery in her hometown. Click on headline for complete obituary Joyce Coe, 79, of Jamestown, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at her home. Funeral services for Joyce J. Coe will be at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY, at 11amCT, Wednesday, June 27, 2018, with Pastor Fred Calkins officiating. Friends may visit after 5pmCT, Tuesday, June 26, 2018, funeral home. Burial will be in the Knight Cemetery in Jamestown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 20:47:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Edwin Lawless, 94, Russell County, KY (1924-2018) He was a longstanding businessman in Russell County. He established Lawless Welding and Lawless & Smith True Value Hardware. He was a Veteran of the US Navy and a member of Russell Springs United Methodist Church. He was the patriarch of a highly regarded Russell County family. He was the son of the late Erastus & Myrtie Garner Lawless, and the widower of Nellie McKinley Lawless. He leaves 29 direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Edwin Lawless, 94, of Russell Springs, died Monday, June 25, 2018 at his home. Funeral service will be 2pmCT Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY with Dr. Mark B. Hale & Dr. Timo Karvonen officiating. Visitation will be from 10amCT to 2pmCT Thursday. Interment in the Mill Springs National Cemetery, 9044 West Highway 80, Nancy, KY, on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 12:30pmCT with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard. Special Music: Dean & Sheila McKinley, Ann Blakey Pallbearers: Dennis Kiser, Chris Butler, Trevor Smith, Dr. Brent Cherry, John Dando, Jason Redmon, Alex Richards, Drew Richards. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 17:14:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Green County, KY: Two Arrested on Drug Charges Two charged with giving officer false identifying information and trafficking in a controlled substance; lodged in Taylor County Detention Center. Click on headline for complete story Note - A charge 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 GREEN COUNTY, KY (Mon 25 Jun 2018) - On Sunday, June 24, 2018 at approximately 9amET Trooper Clint Bale was attempting to execute a warrant at a residence located 5 miles north of Summersville on Rountree Court. As Tpr. Bale observed the residence a male exited the back door. Tpr. Bale made contact with the male and a female, neither would provide identification. Both subjects initially gave Tpr. Bale fictitious names however he located an identification card with the male subject's information. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 16:04:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Fiscal Court will meet in special session 26 Jun 2018 Click on headline for complete story By Gale Cowan The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in a special called session at 2pmCT, Tue 26 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. 2018-06-25 13:44:52 | Comments | Printable version
Frances Salyers: Dunnville Bank robbed Frances Salyers writes at 1:38pmCT, Mon 26 Jun 2018: Dunnville Bank was robbed a few minutes ago by two males driving a teal colored Toyota Camry. They were headed north when left but could be anywhere. Keep an eye out. They said they were armed!! - Frances SalyersThanks, Frances Salyers for the tip - If you learn more, let us know. We'll be watching for information on the incident and will post as quickly as we can reliably do so. - EW 2018-06-25 13:31:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Severe thunderstorm warning until 1pmCT for Central Adair Co Columbia is in center of predicted path The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Central Adair County, with possible tornado activity. The warning is in effect until 1pmCT, Monday, June 25, 2018. Columbia is in the center of the predicted path. 2018-06-25 12:04:16 | Comments | Printable version
D.A.R.E bag in Bengal RD stop allegedly filled with marijuana Taylor County incident: KSP alleges strong odor of marijuana coming from black 2010 Kia leads to search with consent. "D.A.R.E." (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) bag allegedly found containing several small individualized packages of marijuana. Individual arrested, lodged in Taylor County Detention Center. Click on headline for complete story Note - A charge 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 Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY TAYLOR COUNTY, KY (Mon 25 Jun 2018) - On Sunday, June 24, 2018 at approximately 1:34pmCT Trooper Marvin Blakey conducted a routine traffic stop on a black 2010 Kia on Bengal Road. Upon contact Tpr. Blakey detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The operator of the vehicle gave consent to search resulting in Tpr. Blakey locating a "D.A.R.E." bag containing a large amount of marijuana. BR> Inside the large bag were several small individualized packages of marijuana. Upon further investigation a back seat passenger, Kern Kost, age 20 of Campbellsville, KY, stated that the marijuana belonged to him. Mr. Kost was charged with trafficking in marijuana (8 ounces to less than 5 lbs.) 1st offense and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mr. Kost was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center. 2018-06-25 11:44:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Geraldine Patton Asberry, 72, Dunnville, KY (1945-2018)  She was a homemaker. She was a founding member of Goose Creek Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother that loved to play card games and fish. She was a native of Dunnville, KY and a resident of the town at the time of her death in Danville, KY. She was the daughter of the late John Welby & Maxine Sallee Patton. Her husband of over 38 years, Emmett Asbury survives. She was the matriarch of a large, respected Dunnville, KY, family. She leaves 30 direct living descendants. She had deep family ties in Dunnville, Columbia, Gradyville, Liberty, and elsewhere. Her final resting place will be in Cold Springs Cemetery in Casey County, KY. Click on headline for complete obituary, with list of survivors, pallbearers Geraldine Patton Asberry, of Dunnville, KY, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. She was 72. The funeral service will be held at 10amCT/11amET, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Billy Hewitt and Bro. Danny Yaden officiating. Burial will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5pm-8pmCT/6pm-9pmET, on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 11:13:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Knob Lick, KY by KSP Burkesville driver arrested, facing multiple allegations. A passenger from Livingston, TN, also facing allegations. Both suspects lodged in Barren County Detention Center, Glasgow, KY. Click on headline for complete story Note - A charge 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 Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY METCALFE COUNTY, KY (Mon 25 Jun 2018) On Sunday, June 24, 2018 at approximately 10:03pmCT, Trooper Ricky Cross conducted a routine traffic stop on a green 1995 toyota pickup truck on Knob Lick Road. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 11:03:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
New help for addicted, RHOP offers link to extended services This Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) provides counseling and links to helping services – what the patient needs in order to stay on track and get back into the work force. Click on headline for full story with statistics on the success of he needle exchange program started in Adair County in September 2017 By Linda Waggener with Laura Woodrum RN BSN, Director of Nursing, Lake Cumberland District Health Department, and Jelaine Harlow, Health Educator 3, Adair County Health Department A CDC report identified 220 US counties where factors such as unemployment rates, overdose deaths and sales of prescription painkillers contribute to a high vulnerability for outbreaks of HIV and hepatitis C among injection drug users. Adair County, KY was identified as one of those counties. It is known that both HCV and HIV are commonly spread among IV drug users. Syringe exchange programs have been proven, evidence based to be the most effective method to reduce the spread of hep C and HIV infection. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 11:01:10 | Comments | Printable version
KY Conservation Officers release WMA safety checkpoint list Safety supervisory-approved areas for Adair and Taylor Counties are: 1) ADAIR COUNTY -Snake Creek Road - Snake Creek Boat Ramp Green River Wildlife Management Area and 2) TAYLOR COUNTY: Wilson Creek Road - Green River Wildlife Management Area Click on headline for complete story By Lt. Jeremy McQueary, Kentucky Conservation Officer COLUMBIA, KY - (Mon 25 Jun 2018)Kentucky Conservation Officers will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout Green River Wildlife Management Area during the month of June to check motorist for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 10:17:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
One injured in two vehicle collision in Adair County By Tpr. Nick Hale, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY (Adair County, Ky June 25, 2018) - Trooper Chase Willis is investigating a collision that occurred on Friday, June 22, 2018 at approximately 5:45pmCT on Pelham Branch Road 2.5 miles west of Columbia. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 09:06:57 | Comments | Printable version
Jobless rates down noticeably in Adair Co. since 2017 Marion Co. among lowest KY jobless rates in May 2018 By Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Jobless rates were down year-to-year in May in all seven local area counties, with Adair County showing a large drop, from 6.2% in 2017 to just 4.8% in May of 2018, and Russell County showing the most improvement, from 8.4% to 5.4%. Taylor County had the lowest local unmployment, at 3.8%. Neighboring Marion County shows one of the lowest jobless rates in the state for May 2018, at 3.4%.
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Magoffin Co - Naked man arrested, claimed he 'may be Jesus' "After arriving on the scene, the officers (Magoffin County, KY, Sheriff Department Deputies) found the naked male lying in the grass near the home. The man would not tell law enforcement his name but said he 'may be Jesus.'" Note: The indictment or charge of a person by a grand jury or otherwise is an accusation only and that person is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. By Heather Oney, The Salyersville Independent Original Story URL JOHNSON FORK, KY - (22 Jun 2018) An Indiana man was arrested, naked and claiming to possibly be Jesus, near a home on Johnson Fork on Monday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 06:16:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
KY State Board of Elections initiates voter mailing Postcards will go to approximately 600,000 registered voters - people who have not voted in the past four years nor made any updates or changes to their voter registration during the same time. Click on headine for complete story By Bradford Queen From Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes office FRANKFORT, KY (Fri 22 Jun 2018) - Some Kentucky registered voters may receive an address verification card in their mailbox over the next few days, Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced Friday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2018-06-25 04:37:40 | Comments | Printable version
Today - MONDAY with CM - 25 Jun 2018 Haiku by Robert Stone for June 25, 2018: Kicking the bucket--Robert Stone, Monday, 25 June 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2477 2018’s Best & Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations Source: WalletHub 2018-06-25 02:26:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 25 Happy Anniversary, Bob and Andi Chelf | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bradley and Holly Caldwell (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bryan and Crystal Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Dale and Brenda Janes (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ken and Jean Lefaivre (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kyle and Judy Coffey Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mendell and Teresa Milby (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Odell and Shirley Corbin (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tim and Cheri Olson (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Casey Alan Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hagen Christopher Wayne McQueary (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hillary Brooke Klingberg (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Luke Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keri Willis (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madolyn Kate Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheri Banks Little (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stacy Hare | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Grant | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jesse R. Welch, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Myrtle York, Jamestown, KY (1925-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Randall Hammond, Russell Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edro Harvey, Breeding, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel June Warren Sluder, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Marion Whitlock, Green Co., KY (1937 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Jean Burbridge, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Hymon Pierce, Adair County, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ila J. Judd, Greensburg, KY (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Mathew Dale Grider, Liberty, KY (1978-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John (Guy) Hancock, 90, Hancock Mtn, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Reynolds, Taylor County, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack Pierce, Burkesville, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Jeannie Moss, Jamestown, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Opal Helm Liberty, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul E. Krage, 51, Russell County, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucian T. (Luke) Beard, 84, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie Spears, Casey County, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray William Sheppard, 60, Metcalfe Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Mae Short Curry, 78, Horse Cave, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Melanie Whalen, 57, Russell County, KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Roots, 67, formerly of Campbellsville, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Perkins Barr, 59, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby (Bob) Bruce Rowe, 78, Somerset, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Morrison, 67, Burkesville, KY (1955-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darry Dale McElroy, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Lee (Peanut) Dotson, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John A. (Johnny) Helm, 54, Greensburg, KY (1966-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jordan Wayne Coppage, 33, Taylor County, KY (1986-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kezia Ximenes, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Crum, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucreta Eads, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Allender, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Linda Denton, 52, Columbia, KY (1969-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Sparks, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peter Arnett, Taylor County, KY (1933-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Parrott, 82, Taylor County, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Murphy, 75, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell Lynn (PeeWee) Grant, 65, Breeding, KY (1956-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Keith, 76, Adair County, KY (1943-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, June 25, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. 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