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Daily News for Wednesday, November 6, 2019
CPD: K9 Ann to get donation of body armor By Officer Adam Cravens Columbia Police Department's K9 Ann will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Ann's vest will be embroidered with the sentiment "Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always". Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-06 19:29:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
County Offices to be closed on Veterans Day By Bridget Compton The following county offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2019, for observance of Veterans Day:
2019-11-06 19:11:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
KSP: Post 15 Monthly Activity Report for October 2019 By Tpr. Nick Hale Columbia, KY - During the month of October 2019, there were 21 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. During the month of October 2019, there were
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-06 19:07:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Politicians shouldn't promise jobs. Yet. Brody Blair writes: Politicians make "the promise" every year. "I promise to bring more jobs to Adair County."" These Politicians shouldn't make this promise. Because, they can't always keep it. Politicians would love to bring jobs, but it's not that simple. Companies won't locate in Columbia just because we need jobs, they don't care about that. They care about Infrastructure, Workforce, etc.Comments re article 107231 Letter Where are the jobs 2019-11-06 18:58:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Book Extravaganza at Columbia Baptist Church By LaVerne Jessee The library of Columbia Baptist Church invites everyone to a "Book Extravaganza" this weekend. Good books at no charge, but donations accepted. Books for all ages, including Christian fiction and non-fiction, Amish fiction, devotionals, Bible stories for children, etc. To be held at the Columbia Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 201 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 2pmCT to 5pmCT, and on Sunday, November 10, 2019, from NoonCT to 3pmCT. Refreshments will be served. 2019-11-06 18:56:01 | Comments | Printable version
LWC ISP International Education Celebration By Sabine Eastham The LWC International Student Programs will have our International Education Celebration on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 6:15pmCT at the Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY and on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 3:30pmCT at the International Student Programs House at 304 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. The event is free and open to the public. 2019-11-06 18:51:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
KSP: Request for assistance locating missing female By Tpr. Nick Hale Tompkinsville, KY - Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, is asking for the public's assistance in locating 21-year-old Katie Cawthorn, of Fountain Run, KY. Katie is a 5' 1", 150 pound, white female, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen on October 1st, 2019 wearing black pants, a pink shirt and brown boots. If anyone has information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the Kentucky State Police, Post 15 at 1-800-222-5555 or your local law enforcement agency. Tpr. Jonathan Paull is investigating. 2019-11-06 14:51:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Election worker paychecks ready Thursday By Bridget Compton All Election workers can stop by the Adair County Judge Executive's office. 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, on Thursday, November 7, 2019, between the hours of 8amCT and 3pmCT to pick up your election checks. Checks that have not been picked up by3pmCT will be mailed. 2019-11-06 14:49:25 | Comments | Printable version
Deer Hunters Breakfast at Hood Lodge, Sat 9 Nov 2019 By Tim Baker The fourth annual Hood Lodge deer hunters Opening Morning Breakfast is this Saturday, November 9, 2019, starting at 6amCT. We'll be having sausage, eggs, ham biscuits, and gravy, with milk and coffee to drink. Our gun giveaway will be at 11amCT, along with many other door prizes. There is no charge for the meal, and donations will be accepted. Proceeds go to our ACMS Chromebook project and upkeep of the lodge. The lodge is located at 45 Oak Grove Road, Columbia, KY. 2019-11-06 12:29:45 | Comments | Printable version
Gary Wayne Taylor, 63, Columbia, KY (1956-2019) Gary Wayne Taylor of Columbia died Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. He was 63 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Friday, November 8, 2019, at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jody Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Columbia Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:30pmCT until 8pmCT at the funeral home and will continue Friday morning until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-06 11:21:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC Men's basketball to host Brescia Wednesday By Grace Blomstedt The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team hosts Brescia (KY) at 7pmCT on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. The Blue Raiders (3-0) return to Biggers Sports Center after traveling to compete in an exhibition game against the University of Iowa -- an NCAA DI institution - on Monday night. Lindsey Wilson fell 96-58 in the contest. Reece Brooks led the team offensively with 18 points while Payton Cundiff produced 15 points off of five made three's. Jordan Hamlette and Matthew Eldridge each snagged eight rebounds to lead all players. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-06 11:18:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Trinity UMC Fish Fry By Phyllis Burris Trinity United Methodist Church will be having their annual fish fry on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at 4pmCT. Trinity is located at 2418 Campbellsville Rd., Columbia, KY. The menu will consist of fish, hush puppies, potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw and a variety of desserts. Donations will be accepted. Everyone is invited to join us for good food and fellowship. 2019-11-06 09:08:44 | Comments | Printable version
Modern Gun Season for Deer opens statewide Nov. 9 Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Frankfort, KY - One of the favorite times of the year for tens of thousands of Kentuckians begins Saturday, November 9, 2019, as modern gun deer season opens statewide. The 16-day season closes on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The season sits squarely in the rut, when male deer are most actively pursuing does to breed. "Our modern gun season this year starts very early in November," said Gabe Jenkins, deer and elk program coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. "The timing is perfect. We should have pre-rut, the peak of the rut and the post-rut all within the 16 days of the season. It should be a great modern gun season." Around 300,000 people hunt deer in Kentucky each year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-06 07:39:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
State Parks offering discounts to military, retirees, veterans By Gil Lawson Frankfort, KY - Current and former members of the nation's armed forces can receive lodging discounts at Kentucky State Parks with the "USA Military Discount" program from Nov. 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020. Those on active military duty, retired members of the military, veterans, members of the National Guard and reservists, are eligible for the program. With the USA Military Discount, lodge rooms are available starting at $59.95 a night; one-bedroom cottages for $79.95 a night; two-bedroom cottages for $89.95 a night and three-bedroom cottages for $99.95 a night. Tax is not included in these rates. These rates are good at resort parks and the cottages at John James Audubon State Park. The rate is $5 more per night at these parks: Barren River, Cumberland Falls, Kentucky Dam Village, Lake Barkley, Lake Cumberland and Natural Bridge. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-06 07:34:57 | Comments | Printable version
Jerry Watson is new City of Columbia Gas Superintendent By Tiffany Collins Columbia's new gas superintendent, Jerry Watson of Adair County, was introduced at Monday night's City Council meeting. Mayor Hoots said he has recently rejoined the department where he previously served as gas superintendent and had most recently been working with an engineering firm on projects throughout Kentucky and surrounding states. "I'm pleased to rejoin the City of Columbia Gas Department," said Watson. "I am looking forward to expansion and projects in the future." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-06 06:04:18 | Comments | Printable version
Shop Local annual rewards program begins 19 Nov 2019 By Ellen Zornes The Columbia-Adair Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to shop our local retail shops, stores and businesses this Christmas Season. And to make shopping local even better, the Chamber will be having its annual Shop Local event November 19 - December 10, where with any purchase at a participating Chamber of Commerce business, you can enter your name in the drawing for one of eight, $100 prizes - just in time for Christmas! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-06 05:58:01 | Comments | Printable version
City of Columbia October highlights from the Mayor City of Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots shares a list of activities from the prior month at each Council meeting. At Monday night's November meeting, she provided the following list of projects working and/or completed for the month of October, 2019. Click 'read more' for the Mayor's highlights. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-06 05:54:31 | Comments | Printable version
Increasing clouds today, rain by Thursday, high 63F It's currently 32F at the Adair County Mesonet station. We'll see increasing clouds today, with a high near 63F and light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 47F. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. There's a 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1amCT. The chance of rain is 100% on Thursday. High near 53F with light and variable wind becoming north 6 to 11 mph in the morning. The rain should taper off by Thursday night, with skies gradually becoming partly cloudy. The overnight low will be around 22F. North wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. 2019-11-06 05:01:25 | Comments | Printable version
Today - WEDNESDAY with CM - 6 Nov 2019 Haiku by Robert Stone for November 6, 2019: New and beautiful--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 6 November 2019. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2976 2019-11-06 04:52:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 6 Nov 2019 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at a glance:
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Letter: Where are the jobs? Angie Smith writes: We elect people in our county Adair that make promises to bring jobs to Adair county yet we still wait to get a chance to get a job here. Yes we have a small percentage that can get jobs at fast food and etc. But where are the jobs where we can make good money and have insurance? A big percentage of us travel out of the county for work. Campbellsville, Russell Springs and other counties. When will the promises become real? --Angie Smith 2019-11-06 04:51:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 6 Happy Anniversary, Dinesh Dee and Sheetal Daryanani (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Holmes (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brent Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daryl VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eddie Franklin (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kai'Den (Roach) Ingermann | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny England | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Marshall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Liam Luke Darnell (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lynn Dudley (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Murrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Miller Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Abernathy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Atwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Brown Garmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Sinclair (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda (Bea) Carol Keltner,Adair County, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Lena Richerson, 96, Taylor Co., KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Perry Watson, Jr., Glasgow, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Lois Elmore, Columbia, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lillian Mouser Bishop, Green Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lola Mae Guffey Mann, Russell Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Woodrow Wilson, Pulaski Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Loy Buchanan,, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Wade Conover, Columbia, KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Lewis Robertson Green Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Kay Glessing, Russell Co., KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florence Gore, Adair County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Hatfield, Casey County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Noel Evaleen Peers, Glasgow, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janie Woodrum, Casey County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Marshall Rothel Mott, Burkesville, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Lee Patton Evans, Casey Co., KY (1966-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Frances Nadene (Clements) Sears, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Coe, 91, Russell County, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Ray Keith, 97, Metcalfe Co., KY (1918-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Garner, 75, Jamestown, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jenny L. Fugate, Russell Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Euldeen Brown, 79, Russell County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rudy Ray Rogers, 60, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lavonna McKinney Corum, 57, Metcalfe Co., KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Virginia Price, 77, Taylor Co,, KY/Marion County, KY native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Azro L. Young, Louisville, KY/Columbia native (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Patton, Taylor County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Cox, 66, Taylor County, KY/Marion County, KY native (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William 'Bill' Hall, 61, Taylor County, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deva Poff, 64, Casey County, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Adrain (Odell) Callahan, 89, Mannsville, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Autic Vivan Loy, 84, Russell Co., KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice (Gayle) Wilson, 77, Liberty, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jennie Barnett, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine (Aunt Kai) Williams, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Lawless, 57, Russell County, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday,Robert Owen Austin, 66, Casey Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hampton, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2019 All events are listed in Central Time. 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