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Jerry Glen Poynter age 67, Metcalfe County, KY

Jerry Glen Poynter age 67 of Edmonton died Thursday September 12, 2019 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

Funeral services will be 2pmCT Sunday at the Pink Ridge Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 4-8pm at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton and Sunday from 9amCT until time of service at the church.


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2019-09-13 16:36:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Unique cloud formation



2019-09-13 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey.
Tommy captured this strange cloud on Friday, September 13, 2019 on Birch Road.

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Lots happening at To the Nines

'To the Nines' will take place again tonight from 6pmCT to 9pmCT.

In addition to the usual extended-hours downtown shopping and socializing, tonight's To the Nines will also feature live music on the Square in front of the Courthouse Annex, featuring Ricardo Hughes, Yulanda Bradshaw, Neal Sneed, Eric Townsend and The Dream Depot Singers.

Later on, there will be a Free Outdoor Movie Night in the Farmers Market parking lot starting at dusk.


2019-09-13 14:51:27 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Cornfields will be harvested by Larry Irvin

Emily Irvin writes:
These cornfields are on Vester Road in the Burton Ridge community and are being harvested by my dad, Larry Irvin. --Emily
Comments re photo 85062 Road disappearing into cornfields for the moment

Thank you, Emily! - LW


2019-09-13 14:46:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

LWC Football hosts Faulkner during Homecoming Weekend

By Brady Budke

A familiar foe invades Blue Raider Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2019, as Lindsey Wilson welcomes Faulkner (Ala.) University to town during Homecoming weekend. Kickoff is set for 2:30pmCT.

Lindsey Wilson and Faulkner meet for the seventh time in the history of the series on Saturday. The Blue Raiders lead the all-time series 4-2, including 3-0 in Columbia.


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2019-09-13 14:45:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Janice Holt Giles

Carlotte Murphy George, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2019)

Carlotte Murphy George of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 5:20 P.M. at the Russell County Hospital. She was 61 years old.

Funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Johnny Hood and Bro. Curt Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Monday.


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2019-09-13 14:42:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

DOI approves annual Workers Comp filing

Overall loss costs decrease for 14th consecutive year

By Krista Locke

Frankfort, KY - Yesterday, the Kentucky Department of Insurance (DOI) announced the approval of the 2019 rate filing used to develop rates for workers' compensation coverage.

For the 14th consecutive year, the filing shows an overall decrease in Kentucky's loss costs. A loss cost is an average compensation for lost wages based on the level of disability, plus medical benefit payments. The loss cost is a direct component in the computation of an individual employer's workers' compensation insurance rate.


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2019-09-13 14:37:40 | Comments | Printable version

Daisy Luttrell, 89, Windsor, KY (1930-2019)

Daisy Luttrell of Windsor, Ky died Friday at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was 89 years old.

The funeral service for Daisy Luttrell will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Jerry Dennison officiating. Interment will follow in the Wilkerson Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 5pmCT until 8pmCT on Saturday and after 8amCT on Sunday until the funeral time at 1pmCT.


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2019-09-13 14:34:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Andrews receives Young Alumni Award from EKU

Lacy Andrews has won a Young Alumni Award from Eastern Kentucky University. Andrews, from Liberty, is currently assistant Commonwealth's attorney for the 29th Judicial Circuit. She is a 2010 graduate of EKU.

Alumni awards will be presented during EKU's Homecoming festivities on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Read a profile of Lacy at eku.com.


2019-09-13 14:30:12 | Comments | Printable version

LWC volleyball returns home against Life Friday

By Grace Blomstedt

The No. 10-ranked volleyball team hosts Life (Ga.) Sept. 13 at 5pmCT in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY.

The Blue Raiders (9-2, 3-0 MSC) return home after three-weeks of matches on the road and a three-set win against Cumberlands (Ky.) on Tuesday.


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2019-09-13 10:05:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Hungry Kids eat free at FM2 - menu for Saturday, 14 Sept

Hungry Kids Cafe menu from Lois Cunningham for Farmers Market on the Square Saturday morning, September 14, 2019:

Free Kids Breakfast until 10:30amCT:
Egg and bacon surprise, Mini Muffin and Apples.

Free Kids Lunch menu:
Sloppy Joe Sliders, Sun chips, Market Vegetables and Banana Pudding.

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


2019-09-13 09:53:44 | Comments | Printable version

Tom Clements, 63, Casey Co., KY native (1956-2019)

Thomas G. "Tom" Clements of Knifley, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 63 years of age.

A funeral mass will be held 10amCT/11amET Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Saint Bernard Catholic Church with Father George Otuma officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8pmET Friday, September 13, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with prayer services at 7pm.

Chris Wesley, Michael Wesley, Tony Thompson, Richie Wethington, Lisa Bell, Jordan Monday, Billy Clements, and Justin Smith will serve as Tom's pallbearers.


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2019-09-13 09:19:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Class of 1959 Reunion photo with names


Thanks to the hard work of Hunter and the Class of '59, we have names for the reunion photo:

Standing left to right: Hunter Durham, Joyce Goodin Durham, Benny Breeding, Noah Janes, Mike Cooley, Bobby Gene Beard (with beard) Danny Goodin, David Akin, Ray Morrison, Rollin McQueary, Rodney Thompson, Judy Strange Reeves, Connie Downey Burress and Janet Pendleton.

Seated left to right: Jean Irwin Moore, Laverne Curry Sexton, Phyllis Jasper Rzeszowski, Lucy McGaha Tucker, Beulah Curry Carter, Eulah Curry Helm, Willodean Hadley Gurnow, Patsy Garrison and Dokie Parsons.

Vitas Bailey and Tucker Yarberry were at the reunion but left before picture.

Please use this link to bookmark or share: 60 Year reunion of the ACHS Graduating Class of 1959


2019-09-13 08:45:29 | Comments | Printable version

ACSO: Two arrested on drug charges

By Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office


On Thursday, September 12, 2019, at approximately 11pmCT, K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin observed a red Dodge truck that was operated by Kyle Leishner of Columbia. He also observed a passenger in the vehicle that he believed to be 32 year old Wyatt Long also of Adair. Deputy Durbin had knowledge that both individuals had outstanding Circuit Court Warrants for their arrest in Adair and Casey Counties.

Deputy Durbin initiated contact, and Kyle Leishner was taken into custody without incident.

However, Long resisted his arrest. Deputy Durbin was able to gain control of Long and place him in custody without injury to either party. Long was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.


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2019-09-13 08:38:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Letter: Cornfields on Vester Road

Jo Ann Curry writes:
I believe this picture was made on Vester Rd in Adair Co. --Jo Ann
Comments re photo 85062 Road disappearing into cornfields for the moment

Yes! Thank you, Jo Ann! - LW


2019-09-13 07:56:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Walk to Read Bingo for Books held at ACPC

By Paula Garrison, Coordinator, ACPC Family Resource Center

Grandparents/grandpersons and Walk to Read were celebrated at Bingo for Books Monday, September 9, 2019.

Students were able to win up to two books in the cafeteria playing Bingo and up to two books in the gym by walking two laps.

The event was sponsored by Adair County Primary Center Family Resource Center, Title I, 21st CCLC Camp Casey and WATCH Coalition.


2019-09-13 05:49:42 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Vester Road

Dale Burton writes:
That would be Vester Road about three tenths of a mile off Hwy 206. --Dale
Comments re photo 85062 Road disappearing into cornfields for the moment

Yes! Thank you, Dale! - LW


2019-09-13 04:19:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Homecoming Service at Kelleyville Community Church

Kelleyville Community Church, located at 77 Kellyville Rd, Columbia, KY, will be having homecoming service on Sunday, September 29, 2019.

The Spirituals will sing at 10:30amCT/11:30amET, with a meal to follow. Bro. Stanley Watson and congregation invite everyone to attend.--Linda Tucker


2019-09-13 04:10:25 | Comments | Printable version

LWC women's soccer and Spring Arbor play to a 1-1 draw

By Christopher Coombs

The No. 6-ranked Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team and No. 10 Spring Arbor (Mich.) played 110 minutes to a 1-1 draw on Thursday evening at Walter S. Reuling Stadium.

The Cougars recorded a significant 25-12 advantage in shots as they put 11 of their attempts on target to the Blue Raiders eight. Spring Arbor also held a 6-0 advantage in corner kicks.

Lindsey Wilson got off to a quick start when they made the most of their first set piece of the match. Thea Birgerud set up from just inside Cougar territory and played a ball into the penalty box. Emelie Liljered did the rest, using a well-timed header to sneak one past Cougar goalkeeper Emily Ponstein.


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2019-09-13 04:06:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Sunny and hot today, high 94F

It's currently 67F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be sunny and hot, with a high near 94F. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight should be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 67F and ligth and variable wind. Patchy fog could develop after 4amCT.

Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 86F and north wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday night should be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 60F.

Sunday will be sunny again, with a high near 91F.


2019-09-13 04:04:51 | Comments | Printable version

Today - FRIDAY with CM - 13 Sept 2019

Haiku by Robert Stone for September 13, 2019:
Too happy to care
what anyone says or thinks,
have special day, your way.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 13 September 2019.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2922


2019-09-13 04:00:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Fri 13 Sept 2019

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, September 13, 2019, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 7 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: No events Circuit Court. 15 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2019-09-13 04:00:06 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 13
Happy Anniversary, Hali & Josh Phillips (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amanda Bault | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angie Antone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chad Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jay Rowlett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julie Bell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katelynn Jones (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lucy Ellen Frances Zornes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patsy Melton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wendy Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Thelma Nora Roy, 88, Adair County, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Ingram Allen, Taylor County, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gene C. Royalty, Jamestown, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dwight Herron Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva K. Bryant, Russell Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Sullivan, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loretta Antle, Taylor County, KY, (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Albert Lewis Woodrum, Cane Valley, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Akers, Casey County, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Pennington, Casey Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell Norris, 55, Burkesville, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall Daryl (Buck) Graham Jr., 25, Taylor Co., KY (1988-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sean Patrick O'Bannon, Louisville, KY (1966-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Carlos H. Coop, 81, Cumberland Co., KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ricky Greer, 32, Green County, (1985-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane White Phillips , 64, Taylor County, KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucy Helen (Shofner) Skaggs, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Mean Eye) Taylor, Taylor County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Leon Lewis, Sr., Green County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Gene Haynes, 55, Russell County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Wayne Booth, 60, Russell County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chloe Gail Fortenberry, age three years, Russell Co., KY (2013-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Logan Hudson, 19, Russell Co., KY (1997-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Barbara Bradshaw, 76, Green County KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Lee Allen, 89, Casey Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clara Cown, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ethel Nell Pollard, 87, Adair County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delta Wall, 96, Casey County, KY, (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elois Squires Gumm, Green County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harvey Wheeler, 78, Casey County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Johnny Gail Vibbert, Cumberland Co., KY native (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Wiser, 92, formerly of Casey County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Nell Scott, 72, Cumberland County, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifton Davis McGaha, Jr., 83, Columbia, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dwight Collins, 35, Cumberland County (1982-2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leshia Fair, 59, Columbia, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michelle Rose Thompson, Columbia, KY (1961-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee Simpson (9/13/58 - 10/15/98) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Frank Radford, Columbia, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shawn P. Murphy, 43, Jeffersontown, KY (1980-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tina Estes, 73, Greensburg, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony Edward Morgan, 57, Greensburg, KY (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory BirthDay. Voris Wilson Whitlock , Green Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory Happy Anniversary, Herman (d. Sept. 25, 2008) and Mattie Frances Jessee (d. June 24, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, September 13, 2019
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTLocal artists work now on display at Lucretia Begley Gallery | (ID:58700, Comment)
11:00amCTServices for Bruce Albert Berberich, 78, Adair County, KY (1941-2019) | (ID:58849, Comment)
NoonCTPlan your day & weekend - LWC 2019 Homecoming Schedule of Events | (ID:58860, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Robert (Bobby) Russell, 82, Liberty, KY (1937-2019) | (ID:58854, Comment)
2:00pmCTServices for James Allen (JJ) Jeffries, Jr., 36, Louisville, KY (1983-2019) | (ID:58852, Comment)
6:00pmCTRelay for Life in Adair County at Trinity UMC Fellowship Hall | (ID:58444, Comment)
To the Nines monthly second Friday Shop Local event | (ID:58831, Comment)
7:00pmCTOld Time Preachers Quartet singing at Millerfield BIC | (ID:58677, Comment)
Boys Varsity ACHS Football vs Metcalfe County | (ID:58826, Comment)
Free Outdoor Movie Night, in the Farmers Market parking lot | (ID:58830, Comment)

 

































 
 
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