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LWC swimming competes at MSC Championship

By Benjamin Riegger

The Lindsey Wilson men and women's swimming teams are set to compete for the Mid-South Conference Championships Thursday through Saturday at Kingsport Aquatic Center, 1820 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN.

Lindsey Wilson is one of nine schools competing for the conference championship. Joining them is Bethel (TN), Campbellsville (KY), Cumberlands (KY), Indiana Wesleyan, Life (GA), Lindenwood- Bellville (IL), Loyola (LA) and Midland (NE).

The action begins at 9amCT both Thursday and Friday with finals heats begin at 4pmCT on both days. Saturday's action begins at 8amCT with preliminaries as the finals start a 4CT.


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2019-01-30 20:42:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Donald Ray Burton, 83, Adair County, KY



2019-01-30 - Photo from the family.

Donald Ray Burton, 83, Adair County, KY

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Special Preaching at Mt. Zion

On Sunday, February 3, 2019, at 10amCT, Billy Bowman will be preaching at Mt. Zion Church, 100 Buell Collins Rd., Graball, this is south of Glensfork on Hwy 55. Everyone is welcome. --Laverne Hadley

2019-01-30 20:38:31 | Comments | Printable version

Adair schools will be closed on Thursday, 31 Jan 2019

There will be no school in Adair County tomorrow, Thursday, January 31, 2019, according to an announcement by David Jones, Director of Transportation. Head Start in Adair follows the public school system - if Adair schools cancel, Head Start does also.

We have also received word from Tammy Sexton at 92.7FM that there will be No school in Metcalfe County today.

Other schools that have reported in to Larry Smith, general manager of the Big Dawg radio, include:
-No school in Green County
-No school in Russell County
-No school in Taylor County (due to the extreme weather and also to the high number of flu absences)
-No school in Campbellsville Independent Schools
-No school in Casey County nor Marion County.


2019-01-30 16:26:12 | Comments | Printable version

Grand Group meets at Extension office, Thursday, 31 Jan 2019

By Debra Cowan

The Grand Group, a support group for grandparents and other relative caregivers who are raising children, will meet Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11amCT at the Adair County Extension Office.

Jelaine Harlow with the Lake Cumberland District Health Department will present information about the "Dangers of vaping and juuling". Any interested person is invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Debbie Cowan, Family Resource Center at 270-384-9112.


2019-01-30 16:16:15 | Comments | Printable version

Donald Ray Burton, 83, Adair County, KY

He was a retired Dairy Farmer in Adair County and attended the Bearwallow United Methodist Church.

Donald Ray Burton, 83, of Columbia died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY.

Funeral services will be 11amCT Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Jordan Abell officiating. Visitation will be after 4pmCT Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Bearwallow Cemetery.


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2019-01-30 15:58:01 | Comments | Printable version

Local help available to survive the extreme weather

Here is a list of places offering help in Adair, Green, Russell and Taylor Counties until the extreme freezing temperatures pass out of our area.

In Russell Springs: Due to the frigid temperatures Jax's Cool Convenience has secured 15 rooms at the Cumberland Lodge and 5 rooms at the Springs Motel in Russell Springs for tonight and Thursday night, January 30 and January 31, 2019. If you or someone you know, preferably with young children or elderly first, that either have an insufficient heat source or no housing, please reach out by phone. 270-566-4161. Room and tax are paid but no incidentals will be covered.


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2019-01-30 15:41:02 | Comments | Printable version

Field is set for Governor's race

By Jack Brammer and Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader

A field of 39 candidates will compete in May for their political party's nomination for Kentucky governor and six other statewide constitutional offices. Eight governor/lieutenant governor slates -- four Democratic and four Republican -- had filed candidacy papers in the Office of the Secretary of State when Kentucky's filing deadline came and went at 4pm Tuesday.

The two major political parties will select their nominees in the May 21 primary elections. The general election will be Nov. 5.

Read more at kentucky.com


2019-01-30 13:01:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Cally Paige Wilson McFall, 23, Columbia, KY (1995-2019)

Two Adair County families, the Hatchers and the Wilsons, have lost their sweet girl much too young. She was just getting started building her life and brought them the gift of the newest family member, their littlest golden haired Briggs, who will help them find the ability to smile again.

Cally Paige Wilson McFall, 23, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at her home.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 1, 2019, at 10amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Stanley Watson and Bro. Bill Henson officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatcher Family Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Thursday, January 31, 2019.


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2019-01-30 12:49:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Activities cancelled tonight at Charity Baptist Church

Wednesday night Bible Study and Youth have been cancelled for tonight at Charity Baptist Church. --Janet Biggs

2019-01-30 09:56:28 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Carol's determined to try again at biscuits

Carol Perkins writes:
Hi Betsy, thanks for the recipe and I will sure try it. I am determined not to let a sack of flour and some Crisco stump me. Thanks again. --Carol
Comments re article 101939 Letter A lighthanded timetested biscuit technique


2019-01-30 09:47:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

STEP Program Expands Funding for Small Businesses

Companies may receive up to $10,000, twice the funding available in previous years

By Jack Mazurak

Frankfort, KY - Eligible Kentucky small businesses can now receive even more funding to help them begin exporting or expand their export market through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).

Each company selected may now receive up to $10,000 in grant funding, twice the amount available the past several years. Businesses previously awarded a $5,000 grant in the FY2018 cycle, now have an additional $5,000 to use by Sept. 29.

STEP grants provide businesses reimbursement for a variety of trade-related costs, including travel expenses, market research and matchmaking, translation services, export education, trade advisory services, compliance, international marketing media design and other associated costs.


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2019-01-30 07:23:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

Letter: Proud of Coach Wethington

Lee Murphy writes:
Coach John B. Wethington and I have been friends since childhood. I am pleased and proud that he attained his 600th win at Lindsey Wilson College.

John has always been goal-oriented and dedicated to mastering any goal he set for himself. I attribute his ambition, genuine concern for people, and achievement to his hard-working, community-driven family which I know to be model citizens, good parents, and stellar people.

I am certain that John will be modest about his achievement including the many more victories he will achieve. Coach, know that I am extremely proud that you have your 600th win and that you are my friend. --Lee
Comments re article 102010 LWC Womens basketball Coach Wethington picks up 600th win


2019-01-30 07:20:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Adair Friends & Neighbors will be closed today

Due to the weather, Adair Friends & Neighbors ADHC will be closed today, Wednesday January 30. --Jessica Wilkinson

2019-01-30 05:32:22 | Comments | Printable version

Lambert to be sworn in on Mon 4 Feb 2019

Justice Debra Hembree Lambert will be invested formally on the Kentucky Supreme Court in ceremonies conducted in the Kentucky Supreme Court Courtroom, 700 Capitol Ave., Frankfort, KY on Monday, Febrary 4, 2019 at 1:30pmET/12:30pmCT.

Justice Lambert will serve the 3rd Supreme Court District, which is comprised of 27 counties, including Adair and the surrounding counties.

She came to the Supreme Court after four years on the Kentucky Court of Appeals. Her election to the 3rd Appellate District, Division 1, in November 2014 made her the first woman from the 3rd District to serve on the Court of Appeals, and she will also be the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court from the 3rd Supreme Court District.


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2019-01-30 05:27:39 | Comments | Printable version

ACSO: Injury accident on Campbellsville Road

By Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office


On Thursday, January 24, 2019, at approximately 5:40pmCT, The Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a multiple vehicle accident with injury, around the 5900 block of Campbellsville Road/North Highway 55.

After a preliminary investigation, it was determined that a 2013 Ford Fiesta traveling southbound and operated by Sheila Krahn, 61, of Columbia, had turned into the path of a northbound 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan operated by Robert Ginter, 82, of Campbellsville. Krahn had been attempting to make a left hand turn onto Steve Breeding Road.


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2019-01-30 05:01:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

WKU's Institute for Rural Health receives $20k grant

By Tommy Newton

The Institute for Rural Health, part of WKU's CollInstitute for Rural Health receives grant from Delta Dental of Kege of Health and Human Services, has received a $20,000 grant from Delta Dental of Kentucky's Foundation.

The grant will be used to purchase materials and supplies for the Preventive Program offered by the Mobile Dental Unit, which consists of a sealant program for elementary and middle school children, a fluoride varnish program for Head Start children and a prenatal dental program.


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2019-01-30 04:54:09 | Comments | Printable version

LWC Men's Bowling finishes 13th at Cincinnati Collegiate Classic

By Clayton Barefield

Cincinnati, OH - Lindsey Wilson men's bowling finished 13th over the weekend at the 2019 Cincinnati Collegiate Classic in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Blue Raiders concluded the two-day event with 8,687 pins. Martin Methodist (TN) captured the men's team title with 9,449 pins.


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2019-01-30 04:50:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

LWC Wrestling falls in tiebreaker to Life 21-20

By Christopher Coombs

The No. 8-ranked Lindsey Wilson wrestling team fell 21-20 to No. 3 Life in a match that had to go to the rulebook after the two squads were knotted at 20 all after the completion of the 10 matches tonight at Biggers Sports Center.

The Blue Raiders are back in action on Thursday at 6pmCT, when they take on Campbellsville University at the CU Wrestling Facility, 315 Meader Street Campbellsville, KY.


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2019-01-30 04:40:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

UPDATE: Schools closed in Adair Co. today, Wed, 30 Jan 2019

Snow overnight changed the plans to hold school on a one-hour-delay today, Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

David Jones, Director of Transportation, called at 4:46amCT to say that Adair County Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

More Closing information: School schedules for Wed 30 Jan 2019: Delays & Closings


2019-01-30 04:31:58 | Comments | Printable version

All WKU campuses closed Wednesday

All WKU campuses will be closed Wednesday, January 30, 2019, because of the predicted cold weather and wind chills. A list of essential services that will remain open will be posted and updated at wku.edu/news.

2019-01-30 04:29:52 | Comments | Printable version

Skies set to become clear, but with bitter cold today

It's currently 19F at the Adair County Mesonet station. There are snow showers at this posting 5amCT. It should gradually become sunny during the morning. Temperatures will remain in the mid-teens, with wind chill values as low as -6F, west wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

This evening, there is a chance of flurries before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8F. Wind chill values could be as low as -2F. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday will be partly sunny, with a high near 32F, but wind chill values as low as 5F. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Thursday night brings a slight chance of snow showers after midnight, mixing with rain after 3amCT. Thursday's overnight low should be around 27F, with a light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening. The chance of precipitation is 20%.


2019-01-30 04:27:26 | Comments | Printable version

7-County Area Courts for Wed 30 Jan 2019

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 1 event Circuit Court. 65 events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 65 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. 35 events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 1 event Circuit Court. 115 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2019-01-30 04:14:53 | Comments | Printable version

Today - WEDNESDAY with CM - 30 Jan 2019

Haiku by Robert Stone for January 30, 2019:
In present hardships
no one expects one more feast
like those of past days.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 30 January 2019.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2696


2019-01-30 04:10:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 30
Happy Anniversary, Fred and Carolyn Plahuta (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amon Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Conn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Caitlin MacInteer (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carol Goodin Parker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daisy Nicole Tucker (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donnie Richards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elijah Redmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haley Burton (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hollin Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin Corbin (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Lewis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lola Mae Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Monica Lynn Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Monica Moss Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nick Coppage | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tasha Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zachary Kile Claywell (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Albert Burton, 85, Byrdstown, TN (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie Mae Coomer, (Evelyn West), Elroy, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Goode, 93, Liberty, KY (1926-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jane (Melson) Crawhorn, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Big Dale Hunt, 80, Taylor County, KY (1937-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bill Cox, 72, Columbia, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Wilson Loveless, 70, Russell County, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brent A. Garr, 59, Burkesville, KY (1960-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Randall Redman, 69, Sano, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diana Joan McCausland, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Haywood, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ella Mae Hubbard Wood, Metcalfe County, KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ellen Loy, Russell Co., KY (1941-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Douglas Neer, 72, Millerfield Community Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Estel Gray, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Bertram Foley Hall, Russell County, KY (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Drake, 60, Casey Co., KY (1955-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hildreth Reid Lawson, Burkesville, KY (1923-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Chaney, 74, Taylor County KY (1941-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ina Ford Humphress, 83, Elkhorn, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irma Jo Shepperson, 60, Taylor County, KY (1954-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Izzie Brooks, Taylor Co., KY, (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Hutcherson, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1934-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joel (Joey) Davidson, 56, Taylor County, KY (1962-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Popplewell, 77, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jordan Wilkinson, 25, Liberty, KY (1998-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marion E. Record, Jr., 68, Russell Springs, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark W. Pyles, 66, Columbia, KY (1949-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nell Hash, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Otha (Littlen) Carmon, Clementsville, KY (1932-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Otis Burton, 87, Columbia, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Owens (Junior) Edwards, 51, Liberty, KY (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul (Tom Dooley) Richards, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Morris Coomer, 75, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2019
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:30amCTAdair County Public Library Milltown Bookmobile run | (ID:56747, Comment)
9:00amCTDarrell Locke, professor at CU, to speak at CU chapel | (ID:56728, Comment)
Nuisance Committee meeting, Annex | (ID:56767, Comment)
10:00amCTAdair County Public Library Story Time | (ID:56750, Comment)
Service for Janette Ellen Zieg Furkin, 95, Taylor County, KY (1923-2019) | (ID:56769, Comment)
NoonCTServices for Betty Jean Fields, 85, Greensburg, KY (1933-2019) | (ID:56766, Comment)

 

































 
 
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