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Daily News for Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Bevin welcomes JAG National Board Meeting to Kentucky By Nicole Burton Louisville, KY - Gov. Matt Bevin today welcomed the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) National Board of Directors meeting to the Commonwealth, as the group convened at the Seelbach Hilton in downtown Louisville. JAG is a state-based national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing dropouts among young people who have serious barriers to graduation and/or employment. Gov. Bevin, who serves on the JAG Board of Directors, welcomed his colleagues from across the nation, as he touted the program's success in the Bluegrass State. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 20:10:20 | Comments | Printable version
Imogene Evans Holt, 80, Casey Co., KY (1938-2019) Imogene loved spending time in the library and solving sudoku puzzles. She was a mother to all that knew her. Imogene Evans Holt passed away on April 14, 2019, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky. Imogene was 80 years of age. Funeral services will be held at 2pmET on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6pmET until 9pmET on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 20:05:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Blue Raiders fall 15-1 against Tennessee Wesleyan By Clayton Barefield Lindsey Wilson baseball falls to No. 2-ranked Tennessee Wesleyan on Tuesday afternoon at Egnew Park. The Blue Raiders (7-29) dropped the game 15-1 against the Bulldogs (38-7) in a game that would result in only seven innings played of the scheduled nine. Tennessee Wesleyan out hit Lindsey Wilson 17-5 as well as produced 14 RBI's to LWC's one. Lindsey Wilson returns to action this weekend as they host Mid-South Conference foe Campbellsville on Friday and Saturday for a three-game series at Egnew Park, Lindsey Wilson Sports Complex, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. Friday's action is slated for a 3pmCT start with Saturday's doubleheader set for NoonCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 20:02:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Paul E. Stanley, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) Paul was a much-loved and unique individual who brought joy to many by sharing his talents whenever he could. He will be missed by all those who knew him and loved him. Paul E. Stanley of Campbellsville, KY passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019. He was 86 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, with Dr. James E. Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation is requested from 11amET until 1pmET on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 16:11:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Blue Raiders sweep doubleheader against WVU Tech By Christopher Coombs The No. 6-ranked Lindsey Wilson softball team took two games against WVU Tech on Tuesday afternoon at Marilyn D. Sparks Park to wrap up their home portion of the 2019 regular season. The Blue Raiders (36-2) shutout the Golden Bears (17-23) 8-0 in game one and captured game two by a final score of 9-1 as they ended both games via run rule. Lindsey Wilson out hit WVU Tech 17-7 for the afternoon. Taylor Slade (9-0) got the start in the circle in game one pitching a complete game shutout, allowing just five hits and striking out 10. Kaylee Covey (1-0) picked up the win in game two after she went the full five innings, striking out four and allowing just two hits. The Blue Raiders are back in action on Wednesday when they hit the road to take on Cumberland (TN) at 1pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 16:06:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
KY Real Estate Licenses now available online By Susan West Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) announces a new online licensing process for all applicants for a real estate license. Applicants will now be able to apply and pay for their professional license through the KREC website krec.ky.gov. Besides applying for a license online, current licensees may use the online services portal to renew their license; update personal contact information; place a license into inactive status; verify a license, and view continuing education history and requirements. Principal brokers also can complete those functions, plus view and print licenses; accept or release a licensee, and view contact information. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 16:02:48 | Comments | Printable version
FBC Pastor Murphy's 4th Year Anniversary You're invited to join First Baptist Church, 847 Burkesville St., Columbia, KY, as they observe Pastor Daniel Murphy, Sr.'s 4th year anniversary on April 28, 2019, at the 11:30amCT service. Rev. Robert Morton and the Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Georgetown, KY, will be the morning guests. All are welcome. Dinner will be served following the service. Thank you, --Roxana Murphy 2019-04-16 15:57:43 | Comments | Printable version
Mable Long, 90, Columbia, KY (1928-2019) Mrs. Long was a faithful Christian and taught her children to follow God at an early age. She volunteered at the Salvation Army and loved the outdoors and gardening. Mable Long of Columbia died Monday, April 15, 2019 at her residence. She was 90 years old. Funeral services will be 11amCT on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Don Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Bearwallow Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3pmCT until 8pmCT at the funeral home and will continue on Thursday morning until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 15:53:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC Baseball slated to host No. 3 Tennessee Wesleyan By Clayton Barefield Lindsey Wilson baseball is slated to host No. 3-ranked Tennessee Wesleyan on Tuesday afternoon at Egnew Park, Lindsey Wilson Sports Complex, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. Tuesday's action is scheduled for 3pmCT for the single nine-inning game. The Blue Raiders (7-28) are returning to the diamond after dropping their weekend series against the No. 4-ranked Georgia Gwinnett. Lindsey Wilson fell in game one 19-2 on Friday followed by a 6-5 defeat and 15-5 loss on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 15:49:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Letter: Also wants to know about restrooms Kellis Booth writes: We're interested in the answer. We had hoped it was a mistake or misunderstanding but sure enough we had to load our girls in the car and go to McDonalds for the restroom. For the past three years at the market it's been very convenient to simply go across the street. --Kellis BoothComments re photo 83376 Farmers Market has second great Saturday and has a question for the City of Columbia 2019-04-16 15:47:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Why is this year different? Debbie Burris writes: In years past, the Farmers Market was given a key to use for the restrooms for the vendors. Why not this year? --DebbieComments re photo 83376 Farmers Market has second great Saturday and has a question for the City of Columbia 2019-04-16 15:46:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Pete McKinney, 88, Russell County, KY (1930-2019) Pete McKinney, 88, of Jamestown, KY passed away Sunday, April 14th, at the Russell County Hospital. Religious Services will be held at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel at 2pmCT on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 with Bro. Barry Bradshaw officiating. Friends may visit Wednesday after 11amCT. Interment will be in the Jamestown Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Terry Grider, Scotty Coe, Steven Hadley, Larry Humble, Jeff Perkins and David Hale. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 13:30:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair CJE office will close for Good Friday, 19 Apr 2019 Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan’s office will be closed to celebrate Good Friday on Friday, April 19, 2019. She and her staff wish everyone a blessed and Happy Easter! 2019-04-16 13:25:25 | Comments | Printable version
Four Blue Raiders distinguished in academics plus sports COLUMBIA, Ky. - Four members of the Lindsey Wilson men's tennis team picked up Academic All-Mid-South Conference honors, conference officials announced on Tuesday. Camilo Erazo, Matthew Hunter, Zach McFall and Mathew Wells all earn the distinction for the first time in their careers. The Blue Raider student-athletes are four of 30 tennis players in the MSC to pick up the award. In order to be nominated by an institution, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved at least sophomore academic status. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 13:21:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Billey Webb Bernard, 86, Russell County, KY (1932-2019) Billey Webb Bernard, 86, of Russell Springs, died Monday, April 15, 2019 in Somerset. Cremation was selected. Family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to the Russell County Honor Guard. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 13:17:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Hostage situation in Cumberland County results in arrest By Tpr Nick Hale, Public Affairs Officer KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY (Cumberland County, KY April 16, 2019) - On Sunday, April 14, 2019 around 9:00PM CST, Kentucky State Police, Post 15 received a third party call reporting 49 year old, Tommy Thrasher of Burkesville was holding his wife and daughter hostage, refusing to let them leave. Upon units arrival Stacy Thrasher and her juvenile daughter were able to safely exit the residence and taken to a safe location. On Monday, April 15, 2019 at approximately 1:26PM CST, Trooper Allen Shirley arrested Tommy Thrasher one mile north of Burkesville on Scotts Ferry Rd and charged him with Unlawful imprisonment 1st degree, terroristic threatening 3rd degree, and menacing. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 13:07:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
A wish for Coach Oliver's Spring Day of Service I have a wish for Coach Chris Oliver's football team for their May 1, 2019 LWC Football Spring Service Day. Have you wished yet? Here's what's to be done: - Subject line needs to say: "Service Day" - Brief description: Getting plastic debris out of the Town Branch. - Project location: start at corner of Montgomery and Hurt Street and follow the stream as it parallels Hurt Street, then veers off across the Arnold acres and the Waggener acre, to stop at Lynn's Service Center acres, where the stream goes under Jamestown Street. The stream goes on but I haven't personally checked the condition from there. - Materials needed: garbage bags (City and County will provide) - Name and contact phone number of requester: Linda Waggener, lindawaggener@gmail.com - Send by email to lindseywilsonfootball@gmail.com. Coach Oliver says, "we are going to take requests via email for the next week, and then organize and communicate back regarding what we can fit into our schedule that day. It's possible that we won't be able to cover every project, but we'll see how it goes after the requests come in." 2019-04-16 11:07:02 | Comments | Printable version
Holy Week (Passion Week) - What is it? A message shared by Bro. John Chowning, Senior Pastor, Saloma Baptist Church from the website allaboutJesusChrist.org Passion Week (also called Holy Week) takes place between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday (Resurrection Sunday). Why is it called "Passion Week"? This name represents the passion with which Jesus willingly went to the cross. He did this to pay for your sins--the sins of all of His people. To study the biblical accounts of Passion Week, read the following chapters: Matthew 21-27; Mark 11-15; Luke 19-23; and John 12-19. Holy Week (Passion Week) - The Main Events: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 10:47:51 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Congratulations Spencer and Brandon! Jamie Lynn writes: Way to go "Sunshine," congradulations…. --JamieComments re photo 83312 Big news for Spencer Claypool and Brandon Burton 2019-04-16 10:40:45 | Comments | Printable version
AC Ambulance Service accepting bids for parking lot repair The Adair County Ambulance Service Taxing District is accepting bids for parking lot repair work to be done on approximately 90 feet x 45 feet. Repair work would include removal and disposal of old blacktop surface and replaced with concrete 6 inches in thickness. Specifications on repair work can be picked up at the Adair County Ambulance Service Mon. thru Fri. from 8am-4pmCT. The Adair County Ambulance Service Taxing District board of directors will review and possibly award the bid at the regular monthly meeting on May 13, 2019 at 6pmCT at the Ambulance Services building, 906 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY on the lower level. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 09:12:35 | Comments | Printable version
National Dog Bite Prevention Week April 14-20, 2019 A Letter to the Editor from Randal Murrell, Postmaster, Columbia KY, and Joey Topping, City Letter Carrier/NALC Union Steward, Columbia KY Did anyone bite you at work today? On average, nearly 15 mail carriers per day will say, "Yes." Postal Service officials report that in 2018, 5,714 letter carriers experienced dog bites or dog attacks. With deliveries every day, including Sundays and holidays, carriers continue to experience dog bites in urban, suburban and rural settings. Dog attacks and bites are 100 percent preventable when dog owners remain vigilant and properly restrain their dogs. To ensure mail carriers' safety, dog owners must securely lock their dog in another room until a delivery exchange is done. If outside, dogs must be leashed at a distance from the mailbox. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 07:40:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Terry Lane Thomas, 63, Burkesville, KY (1955-2019) Mr. Terry Lane Thomas of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019, at his residence in Burkesville, having attained the age of 63 years, 7 months, and 27 days. The funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at 2pmCT in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N Main St, Burkesville, KY, with Bro. Gary Cash officiating. Burial will be in the Burkesville Cemetery in Burkesville, Kentucky. The family will receive friends after NoonCT on Sunday, April 21, until the funeral hour. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 05:39:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Monday is last day to register to vote in primary election By Lillie Ruschell Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is reminding eligible Kentuckians that the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming May 21 Primary Election is Monday, April 22, 2019. Kentuckians can easily register and update their registration with GoVoteKY.com, the Commonwealth's online voter portal. County clerks' offices throughout Kentucky will accept online and paper applications until 4pm local time on the deadline. Mail-in voter registration applications must be postmarked by April 22, 2019. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-04-16 05:29:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Sunny and windy today, high near 75F It's currently 42F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Sunny skies today with a high near 75F. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 54F. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Wednesday will be mostly sunny again, with a high near 77F and south wind 6 to 11 mph. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy, with a low around 58F. South wind 7 to 9 mph. 2019-04-16 05:25:14 | Comments | Printable version
7-County Area Courts for Tue 16 Apr 2019 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at a glance:
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Today - TUESDAY with CM - 16 Apr 2019 Haiku by Robert Stone for April 16, 2019: Doing kindnesses--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 16 April 2019. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2772 2019-04-16 05:19:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 16 Happy Anniversary, Ronald & Linda Cook (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversay, Jeremy Dewayne and Linda Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, April May Wheeler (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caylie Blair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Claire Evelyn Staten | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George C. Overstreet (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Derman (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marisa Abbott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nicole Derman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pearl Abney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shane Garmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Taylor Cole | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Adam Hogan, Taylor Co., KY (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny Miller 55, Casey Co., KY (1955-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Bean, Cumberland Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loeta Rowe Hoover Heath, Adair Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elzie (Zeb) Jones, Taylor County, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard Nelson, Taylor County, KY (1935 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Nancy Huddleston, Green County, KY (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mae Walker, 71, Cumberland County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L.B. (Buster) Tucker, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oakley Mac Brown, Casey County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Ricky) Wayne Paull, 57, Summer Shade, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brittany Nicole Taylor, 18, Green County, KY (1998-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Pearl Abney, Marrowbone, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flona Beatrice Roy, 101, Russell Co., KY (1916-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Penn Gaines, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Windy Murphy, 49, Russell County, KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arthur Hayden Gilpin, 89, Columbia, KY native (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Artist Rancel Walters, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Moore, Russell County, KY (1946-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daryl Phillip Hubbard, 61, Edmonton, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edwin Lawless, Russell County, KY (1924-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsie Mae Sneed, Adair Co., KY (1916) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank Marshall Newby, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Marie (Jones) Calhoun, Taylor Co., KY (1917) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Darlene Huddleston, 92, Adair Co., KY (1929-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Collins, Sr. (April 16, 1917 - August 20, 1977) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Norris Collins, Sr., (April 16, 1917- August 24, 1977) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Dean Slinker Campbell, Adair Co. native (1939) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Ray Parson, 82, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine Morgan Powers, Glens Fork, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Sue McQueary, Casey County, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin (Cocky) Cochran, Casey Co., KY (1944) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Judd, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Creason, 82, Summersville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Suzzanne Faye Lewis Bunch, Adair Co., KY (1950-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Grant Hash, Taylor County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Murrell (Bill) Sluder, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2019 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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