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Film studio breaks ground in Horse Cave

By Jackson French, Bowling Green Daily News

Dozens of community members and state officials came to witness the groundbreaking for the first film studio in Hart County. In a lot donated by the Bale family, Branscombe Richmond, an advisory member of the Southern Kentucky Film Commission who has appeared in movies such as "License to Kill" and "Commando," came together with other figures in the fledgling southern Kentucky film industry and others from across the state who have taken notice of the area's potential.

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2019-08-16 17:58:44 | Comments | Printable version

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Epicurean Kentuckian: Fair food



2019-08-16 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Pen.
A pork chop sandwich from the Kentucky Pork Producers Association booth in the cookout tent at the Kentucky State Fair. It turns out, there's a near identical selection of Kentucky-grown pork, beef, and fish for sale inside the air conditioned South Wing.

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FM2 Announcements: Drawing, Senior Vouchers

By Brandy Held

As you have earlier posted, Senior Vouchers need to be used soon, while plenty of produce is still available. WIC vouchers are only valid until Sept. 31st, 2019.

Saturday, August 17, 2019 we will be drawing for another beautiful wooden bowl and a FM2 basket filled with produce, baked goods, gift certificates and other items from our vendors. Drawing will be made around 11amCT. Customers may register Saturday morning. You don't have to be present to win, but must be able to pick up basket by end of market.


2019-08-16 17:56:05 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: It's past time for a change

Ann Pearson writes:
Our Gov. has made it clear through a number of his actions that he believes he doesn't have to ask the voters anything or work with others in a professional manner. He thinks his views on matters are the only ones that should matter.

This is just another example of his inability to work with others in our government on matters. He's hired outside lawyers rather than use the ones who are already in place, refuses to work with Mr. Beshear and has undermined our Lt. Gov at every turn. It's past time for a change to be made. The taxpayers shouldn't have to continue to pay for costs incurred in forcing him to do what's right in the first place. --Ann
Comments re article 105649 Hampton sues Bevin over firings


2019-08-16 17:53:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Letter: Congratulations to Beth Grant

Vicki Miller writes:
Congratulations to my friend, Beth Grant, on her new job! Mark Dykes knew who to hire to get the best of the best! --Vicki
Comments re article 105664 Beth Grant named Bank of Columbia Chief Financial Officer


2019-08-16 17:52:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Letter: Sign brings back lots of memories

Phillip Burris writes:
Brings back lots of memories. Me and cousin Glenn Staples would frequent 68 and the Horseshoe quite often. Lots of great musical acts and good times. --Phillip
Comments re photo 84759 What memories might this sign bring to mind


2019-08-16 17:50:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Taylor County's economic future explored with John Chowning

Questions about where Campbellsville/Taylor County is and what the future holds are explored in this One-On-One With Team Taylor County founding board member John E. Chowning.

From Ron McMahan, Executive Director, Team Taylor County

We recently sat down with Team Taylor County founding board member John E. Chowning to get his reflections on Taylor County’s economic development strategies, workforce partnerships, community assets and biggest opportunities. As Assistant to the President and Vice President Emeritus at Campbellsville University, Chowning has served on the Campbellsville-Taylor County Economic Development Authority for more than 21 years. Click the headline to read the full article and learn more about his vision for Campbellsville, Taylor County.


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2019-08-16 10:33:37 | Comments | Printable version

Don Neat holding services at Mt. Zion Community Church

Don Neat will be preaching Sunday evening, August 18, 2019, at 6pmCT, at Mt. Zion Community Church, 100 Buell Collins Rd., Columbia, KY. Mt. Zion is South of Glensfork on Hwy 55, and we welcome everyone to come out to hear Don. --Laverne Hadley

2019-08-16 08:50:40 | Comments | Printable version

James Truesdale Crawley, 79, Burkesville, KY (1940-2019)

James Truesdale Crawley, age 79 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 2pmCT at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY, with burial in Grider Memorial Cemetery.

The family requests visitation on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 3pmCT until 9pmCT at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home.


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2019-08-16 08:00:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Carol Perkins: Adventures in Italy, Part 4


Read all of Carol's Adventures in Italy: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

By Carol Perkins

When we reached Venice, the city of canals, the only way to get to our hotel was by water taxi or a water bus. Because there are no vehicles allowed, walking down the narrow streets is the only option. The Grand Canal circles the city, but within the city are endless concrete bridges and steps leading to attractions. If a person cannot walk, he cannot function in Venice.

Our hotel (Hotel Palazzo Vitturi) had once been a castle and was the perfect location. When I inquired about booking the room, I noticed there were no elevators but was guaranteed a first-floor room. First floor in Italy is the second floor in the states. When I looked at the climb, I sighed. Once I caught my breath and surveyed the "second floor," I realized we were lucky. Our room faced the Camp Santa Marie Formosa square (an old church area) filled with open-air restaurants and few tourists.


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2019-08-16 07:50:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins

Beth Grant named Bank of Columbia Chief Financial Officer

By Andrea Waggener

(Columbia, KY - July 29, 2019) Bank of Columbia President & CEO, Mark Dykes, has announced that Beth Grant will be returning to the Bank of Columbia team as chief financial officer effective July 29, 2019.

Grant was employed previously as Vice President of Operations and brings with her an additional 12 years of banking industry experience.


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2019-08-16 07:09:03 | Comments | Printable version

Hungry Kids Cafe menu for Saturday 17 August 2019

Hungry Kids Cafe menu from Lois Cunningham for Farmers Market on the Square Saturday morning, August 17, 2019:

Free Kids Breakfast until 10:30amCT:
Strawberry Banana Breakfast Milkshake and a Mini Muffin

Free Kids Lunch menu:
Cold Plate for a Hot Summer Day - with Pasta Salad, Deviled Egg, Sliced Tomatoes and a Cookie.

As always, grownups are welcome to eat for a donation.


2019-08-16 06:58:52 | Comments | Printable version

Today - FRIDAY with CM - 16 Aug 2019

Haiku by Robert Stone for August 16, 2019:
Never spoken of
can never mean assurance
never thought about.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 16 August 2019.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2894


2019-08-16 06:20:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Foggy morning, sunny day, high 87F

It's currently 58F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Watch out for patchy fog before 8amCT, marking the 9th day in August with a fog advisory. Otherwise, we should have sunny skies today, with a high near 87F. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind.

Saturday should be mostly sunny, with a high near 92F and heat index values as high as 100F. Light south wind.

Saturday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 69F and calm wind.


2019-08-16 06:19:58 | Comments | Printable version

Dykes named Bank of Columbia Chief Executive Officer

By Andrea Waggener

(Columbia, KY - July 19, 2019)

Bank of Columbia President Mark Dykes been named chief executive officer by the bank's board of directors, Vice-Chairman F. P. Farmer recently announced.

"We are fortunate to have someone of Mark's caliber to accept the responsibilities of CEO of the Bank of Columbia," said Farmer. "His leadership is an asset to the bank as we continue to serve the community with technological advances and exemplary customer service."

Dykes recently celebrated his second year in the role as president but has 30 years in the banking industry, with 17 years at the Bank of Columbia.


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2019-08-16 06:17:02 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Top talent bands at Club 68

Robert Cumming writes:
Hyleme George made memories happen at Club 68 bringing many top talent bands to the area in the 60's. The crowds of wild men, women and corn fed girls made it rock & roll! --Robert
Comments re photo 84759 What memories might this sign bring to mind


2019-08-16 06:14:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

7-County Area Courts for Fri 16 Aug 2019

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, August 16, 2019, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 10 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 2 events Circuit Court. 7 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2019-08-16 06:13:54 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 16
Happy Birthday, Cheryl Claywell Wall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Grace Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janet Biggs | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Page | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Richard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Owens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Pyles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Scott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joyce Youngs | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Neat Gimber | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, LaDanna Gail Froedge (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Olivia Rose Jenkins (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rylee Turner Willis (2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Simon Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alein T. Wade, Adair County, KY (1924-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allene Collins, Adair County, KY (1934-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alyne Holman, formerly of Cumberland Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anavell Louise Burris, 84, of Jamestown, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anthony Ramsey, 67, Jefferson Co., KY native/Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arvel Craig, Russell Co., KY (1915-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arvella Kearnes, Taylor County, KY (1946-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ford, 66, Columbia, KY (1951-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Seals, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brady Button, 45, Glasgow, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carroll Benningfield, Taylor County, KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles R. Fawcett, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Wilson, Russell County, KY (1970-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eddie Hogan, Cumberland Co. KY (1944-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Estus (Eckie) Ashbrook, 76, Russell County, KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Euzella Wilson, Russell County, KY (1933-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva Myrtle Stephens, 100, Russell Co., KY (1911-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Arlo Neat, 85, Adair Co., KY (1929-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Doughman, Taylor County, KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Butler, Sr., 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jon Paul Scott, 26, Casey Co., KY (1989-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Holmes, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loran Lile Nunn, 90, Green County, KY (1928-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mac Douglas Amburgey, 41, Metcalfe Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall Lee Wheeler (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Christine Dunbar, Adair County, KY (1920-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Hunt, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Reeves, Taylor Co., KY, (1927-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Douglas Wells, Cumberland Co., KY (1957-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Payne Janes, 84, of Milltown, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Elmore, 82, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Blankenship, 53, Adair Co., KY (1963-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Thomas Land, Taylor Co., KY (1942 - 2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sondra K. Ebenschweiger, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Robert Price, Sr., Russell County, KY (1955-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tyhese Moore, 36, Campbellsville, KY (1986-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, August 16, 2019
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTArtists called for participation in Lucretia C. Begley Gallery exhibit | (ID:58268, Comment)
Local artists deadline day to participate in exhibit at LWC | (ID:58541, Comment)
10:00amCTServices for Henry J. (Sonny) Aaron, 97, Russell Springs, KY (1922-2019) | (ID:58570, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Marcella Lawless, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2019) | (ID:58574, Comment)
Services for Murrell V. Wooldridge, 92, Jamestown, KY native (1927-2019) | (ID:58576, Comment)
2:00pmCTServices for Howard Mitchell Callahan, 89, Demossville, KY (1930-2019) | (ID:58572, Comment)

 

































 
 
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