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Larry Ben Wesley, 75, Casey County, KY

Larry Ben Wesley, age 75, of Bethelridge, Kentucky passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Danville.

The Funeral service will be Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 1pmCT/2pmET in the Chapel of Morris-Hislope Funeral Home, Science Hill, KY with Bro. Lester Randolph and Bro. Cecil Bowling officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley Oak Cemetery in Argyle, (Casey County) KY.


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2019-10-02 20:34:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Charles Robert Lee Johnson, 59, Columbia, KY (1960-2019)



2019-10-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.
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KYTC official to visit Russell Springs Thursday, 3 Oct

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II plans to be in Russell Springs on at 1:30pmCT on Thursday, October 3 at City Hall, 487 Main St., Russell Springs, KY, to make another transportation funding announcement.

Tomblyn last visited Russell Co. in July to announce $313K for the KY 910/KY 76 realignment.


2019-10-02 19:40:13 | Comments | Printable version

Hollaender to locate first Kentucky operation in Somerset

By Nicole Burton/Jack Mazurak

Frankfort, KY - Handrail manufacturer Hollaender Manufacturing Co. plans to set up an operation in Somerset with a $667,000 investment expected to create up to 16 full-time jobs, Gov. Matt Bevin announced today.

Hollaender leadership selected a 12,000-square-foot facility in Somerset for its new location in an effort to better serve existing and future customers. The company will manufacture its line of Speed-Rail(R) mechanical fittings at the location. Hollaender's investment is expected to cover the cost of new equipment to meet current production requirements. The facility also provides the opportunity for future growth based on increased customer demand.


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2019-10-02 19:36:26 | Comments | Printable version

Cleo Thornton, 96, Adair Co., KY native (1923-2019)

Cleo Harden Thornton of Campbellsville, Kentucky, formerly of the Egypt community in Adair County, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at 4:15 P.M. at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. She was 96 years old.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019, at NoonCT at Eunice Church of God, 12515 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, with Bishop Raymond Ross delivering the Eulogy. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Monday at the Church.


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2019-10-02 19:30:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Charles Robert Lee Johnson, 59, Columbia, KY (1960-2019)

Charles Robert Lee Johnson of Columbia died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his home. He was 59 years old.

Cremation has been chosen. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019, from 9amCT until NoonCT at the Columbia Christian Church Park.


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2019-10-02 19:22:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Jimmie Todd Rogers, 84, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2019)

Jimmie Todd Rogers of Louisville, Kentucky, died September 25, 2019 at Rockford Manor Nursing Facility in Louisville. He was 84 years old.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 1pmCT at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Mt. Carmel Road, Columbia, KY, with full military honors presented by VFW Post 6097.


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2019-10-02 19:17:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

LWC ISP visits International Festival in Bowling Green

By Dakota Smith

On Saturday, September 28, 2019, the International Student Programs and United Nations Club went to the Cirquis Square Park in Bowling Green, KY, for their 29th Annual Bowling Green International Festival--A celebration of diversity for the entire family.

There were a variety of booths filled with food, antiques, jewelry, clothes, and more, and all the students had the opportunity to walk around and explore. There were also several performances put on by several different countries.

Our students said they thoroughly enjoyed the festival, but I think after an hour or so, everyone was ready to leave because it was very hot.


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2019-10-02 13:51:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Alberta Mae Lamb, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2019)

Alberta Mae Lamb of Campbellsville passed away on October 1, 2019. She was 90 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Bro. Eugene Quek. Burial will follow in Lebanon National Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 11amET until 1pmET on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2019-10-02 13:38:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

LC Soccer opens conference play at Georgetown tonight

By Brady Budke

The No. 7-ranked Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team and the No. 8-ranked men's soccer team returns to action tonight to take on Georgetown (KY) beginning at 5pmCT with the women's matchup, followed by the men's match at 7:30pmCT in Georgetown.


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2019-10-02 12:59:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Letter: Big Windy?

Billy Joe Fudge writes:
OK, I'll bite! Do you know where the Big Windy neighborhood was or is located? --BJF
Comments re article 106509 HISTORY Chicken Thieves Put On Notice


2019-10-02 12:15:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Letter: Generous Donation

By Gale Cowan
Adair County Judge Executive

Adair County Emergency Management Director Mike Keltner and Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan would like to thank The Appliance Store for the generous refrigerator donation to be utilized in the Backup Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

The Adair Co. EM Backup EOC serves as a point for responders (many volunteer) to coordinate efforts during emergencies and train before emergencies occur.


2019-10-02 12:09:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Pat Berry Janes, 78, Green County, KY

Pat Berry Janes, age 78 of Greensburg, KY passed away Monday, September 30, 2019.

The funeral services for Pat Berry Janes will be conducted at 12noonCT Friday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Bloyd-Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 10amCT Friday.


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2019-10-02 10:57:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Chili Supper and Auction is Saturday, 5 Oct at BAVFD

The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department invites everyone to their chili supper and auction Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 4pmCT.

Children six and under eat free. $7 includes chili, hot dog, dessert and drink. The auction Will begin at 5:30pm.

If you would like to donate items for the auction to help with this fundraiser, you can bring them to the BAVFD or call Terry Harvey at 270-378-1807.


2019-10-02 10:03:52 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Albino trout?

Wes Bryant writes:
It looks like albino trout at the Wolf Creek Fish Hatchery. --Wes
Comments re photo 85321 Mystery what are they and where
Wes, you're right! Thanks!


2019-10-02 08:36:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Hoover won't seek reelection

Representative Jeff Hoover (R-Jamestown) has announced that he won't seek reelection next year. According to multiple news articles, the former Kentucky House Speaker plans to focus on his law practice instead.

Hoover, who has represented the 83rd district since 1996, became the first Republican Speaker of the House in Kentucky in nearly 100 years when he took over the post after the 2016 election. He resigned the post in November 2017.


2019-10-02 07:39:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

HISTORY: Chicken Thieves Put On Notice

By Mike Watson
Adair County Historian

Chicken thieves in the Big Windy neighborhood had better be careful or they will carry off a pound or two of shot. Parties in that neighborhood know pretty well who they are, and are tired of their pilfering.

Deputy Collector Nell went into the Big Windy section last Sunday. He found and emptied a number of gallons of illicit whiskey. The man who manufactured the stuff was not at his place of business. [1902]


2019-10-02 06:32:11 | Comments | Printable version

Kay Lou Lee, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2019)

Kay Lou Lee of Campbellsville passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019. She was 82 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 2pmET on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Dr. Dwayne Norman. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from NoonET until 2pmET on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2019-10-02 06:09:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

KY Afield Video: Lake Cumberland Striped Bass



The KY Afield crew filled a two man limit early in the morning while out striper fishing with Jeff Bardroff on beautiful Lake Cumberland.


2019-10-02 06:04:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Marcine P. Melson, 69, Columbia, KY (1950-2019)

Marcine P. Melson of Columbia passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at her residence. She was 69 years old.

A religious service will be held at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N. Main St., Jamestown, KY, at 1pmCT on Thursday, October 3, 2019, with Bro. Mike Helm officiating. Interment will follow at Hadley Cemetery in Columbia, KY.

Friends may visit on Thursday at 10amCT at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel.


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2019-10-02 05:59:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Letter: Creator of HGR quilt squares still unknown

Phil Hanna writes:
Pen or Linda, Did anyone identify who created the plywood quilt squares? --Phil Hanna
Comments re photo 85159 Mystery who created these quilt squares

Phil, thanks for writing. Unforutunately, no one has stepped forward to claim them as their work. --Pen


2019-10-02 05:54:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

CPD: Contraband at Adair Regional Jail

By Officer Adam Cravens

On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, officers were asked to respond to Adair Regional Jail shortly before 2amCT, after an inmate who was being booked in from Cumberland County was found to have concealed contraband.

A party was being searched as part of the booking process when a Deputy Jailer located a clear plastic baggie which contained a white crystal substance the individual had been concealing.


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2019-10-02 05:51:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

LWC Volleyball falls to Georgetown in straight sets 3-0

By Christopher Coombs

Georgetown, KY - The No. 10-ranked Lindsey Wilson volleyball team was upset in straight sets to Mid-South Conference competitor Georgetown (Ky.) 3-0 on Tuesday night. The loss moves the Blue Raiders to 13-4 overall and 5-2 in the MSC.

The Blue Raiders struggled to find their rhythm all night as Georgetown out hit LWC .413 to .158 as the Tigers also produced 48 kills to Lindsey Wilson's 37. Errors also played a significant role in the result as Georgetown forced LWC into 21 mistakes while only committing 10 of their own.


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2019-10-02 05:48:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Sunny and hot today, high 94F

We couldn't find an October record high for Adair County, but Green County recorded a high temperature of 98F on October 11, 1913, slightly higher than Tuesday's high temperature of 96.4F.

It's already 66F at 6amCT at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be sunny and hot, with a high near 94F. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 65F and southwest wind around 6 mph.

Thursday will be sunny and hot again, with a high near 94F and calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Thursday night will be mostly clear and should mark the start of a cooling trend, with a low around 55F. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming north after midnight. Projected high temperatures will be in the low 80's over the weekend, coming down into the low 70's by next week.


2019-10-02 05:47:17 | Comments | Printable version

Today - WEDNESDAY with CM - 2 Oct 2019

Haiku by Robert Stone for October 2, 2019:
Impartial persons
are needed to judge writing
good, bad, or middling.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 2 October 2019.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2941


2019-10-02 05:36:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Wed 2 Oct 2019

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. 64 events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 103 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. 72 events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. 215 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2019-10-02 05:36:06 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 2
Happy Anniversary, Barbara and Richard Banks (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Luke and Debbie Meadows (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Becky Bagby | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Withers (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Casey Wall. (October 2, 2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dawn Baker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donna Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dustin Pegg | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Garrett Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marty Morris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Maylee Gabrielle Rickard (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Neal | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandy Corbin Wilson (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zayden Everidge | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Montie Severance, 77, Liberty, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dean Vannoy, Adair Co., KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anthony D. "Tony Bass" Bridgewater, Columbia, KY (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul W. Tinker Mills, Greensburg, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Wilson Butler, Pasadena, TX (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Robert Beard, Metcalfe Co., KY (June 26, 1916 - October 2, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clara Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gwendolyn "Wendy" Flowers Grider, 72 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Olive W. Grider, Russell Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Remus Curtis Howard Adair Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul N. "Pete" Criley, Taylor Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Bright, Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diann Atwood Hamm, Russell Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roxie Faye Walters, Greensburg, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jayne Wesley Smith Squires, Green Co., KY, (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clinton (Kingfish) Smith, Russell County, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie Hunt Fawcett, 81, Taylor County, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Stafford, 82, Boyle Co., KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Spaw Hatter, Casey Co., KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Dodson, 75, Cumberland Co., KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marjory Roark, 79, Russell Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl (Zip) Harris, 84, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jewell (Tootie) Puyear, 69, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna A. Long Foley, Taylor Co, KY. Adair Co., KY native (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Fair, Casey Co., KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Fifield, 62, Russell County, KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy (Trigger) Edwards, 63, Casey Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James A. Morrison, 93, Taylor County, KY/Cumberland native (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Milton Jones, 62, Taylor County, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Winifred Blackwell, 91, Adair Co., KY/Cumberland Co. native (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Ann Crew Wethington, 51, Russell Co., KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Ann Groce, Cumberland Co., KY (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary A. Claywell, 78, Adair Co., KY/Lauderdale Co., TN native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marguerite Tarter Grider, Adair Co., KY native (1922-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jannie McKay, 92, Lebanon, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Masel Lee McKee, Casey County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Lee Nunn, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, C. R. Arnold, 98, Columbia, KY (1922-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daniel Marion Grider (1888-1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Shirley B. Meece, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Elizabeth Bibb Webb, 104, Greensburg, KY (1917-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Antle Burris, 65, Columbia, KY (1956-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sara Blevins Curry, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Kay Sharp, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2019
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTCoffee with a Cop at Columbia Hardees | (ID:58968, Comment)
8:30amCTAdair Co. Public Library Hwy 206 Bookmobile Run | (ID:58754, Comment)
10:00amCTServices for Maretha Gail Wilson Clayton, 71, Waddy, KY (1947-2019) | (ID:58996, Comment)
Adair Co. Public Library Story Time | (ID:58766, Comment)
Services for Marjorie Ann Harris , 84, Metcalfe County, KY | (ID:58991, Comment)
Services for Calvin Christie Cooley, 90, Adair County, KY (1928-2019) | (ID:58994, Comment)
11:00amCTCaregivers lunch will be held at Summit Manor this time - free to public | (ID:58978, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Gary Don Abney, 60, Cumberland County, KY | (ID:59001, Comment)
7:00pmCTServices for Mike Burton, 57, native of Adair County, KY | (ID:58993, Comment)

 

































 
 
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