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Daily News for Friday, October 29, 2021
Phyllis Wethington, 72, Casey County, KY (1949-2021) Phyllis Wethington, age, 72, of Liberty, KY passed away on Tuesday October 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born July 12, 1949, in Casey Co., KY, a daughter of the late Elvie Leslie Lee and Mary Etta Wethington Lee. She was the widow of Lawrence "Runt" Wethington who passed away on July 10, 2009 and she was a housewife. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 18:37:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Head Start Job Fair, Fri 5 Nov 2021 Lake Cumberland Head Start will be holding a Job Fair from 9amCT to 2pmCT on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the Adair Head Start Center, 111 Fairground St., Columbia, KY. Current Head Start positions available include:
Contact Gina Harmon at 606-305-5713 for more information. 2021-10-29 17:02:18 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Adair Poem Vicki Brock writes: Wow! Thanks Billy Fudge. That was a walk down memory lane for me. I got to see one of my sons and a grandson. I completely agree with your wonderful poem. They have always been such a special band. They have brought tears of joy and pride to my eyes for many years. Best of luck to the band in state competition this weekend. Always remember, EYES WITH PRIDE!!!Comments re: Adair, by Billy Joe Fudge 2021-10-29 14:42:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Trick or treating starts with LWC Friday, more events Saturday Remember to watch out for trick-or-treaters Friday and Saturday in Columbia, especially during evening hours, as two big events will be taking place:
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2021 Squarecrow winners announced Note: Click headline for photos of most all the 2021 Squarecrows. By Ellen Zornes Columbia-Adair Chamber of Commerce We appreciate all that helped our square come to life for SquareCrow season this year. It was a hard decision, but our 2021 Squarecrow Winners are:
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ACES Conservation Poster Winners announced By Rachel Waggener Visual Arts Teacher Winners of the Jim Claypool Conservation Art Poster Contest at Adair County Elementary School have been announced. There were SO MANY great posters this year. I am so proud of the number of students who participated this year and learned about the importance of Kentucky's water supply. The judges sure had some tough decisions to make! The winners at Adair County Elementary School are:
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City Council Meeting, Monday 1 November 2021 By Woody Sharpe The Columbia City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6pmCT on Monday, November 1, 2021, at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The public is welcome at the council meeting. Social distancing and masking are recommended but not required. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 13:47:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Wells to retire as LWC Soccer Coach By Kyle Jackson Lindsey Wilson College men's soccer head coach Ray Wells announced today that he will retire following the 2021-22 academic year. Wells is the only head coach in Lindsey Wilson men's soccer history, creating the program from scratch in 1990. "Every year since 1978, I've been a part of a college season either as a player, an assistant coach, or a head coach," Wells said. "It has been part of life for much of my life so I'm going to stay involved in some capacity. My passion for the game will always be with me." "There have been highs and lows (during his coaching career)," Wells added. "But being able to translate your passion into your career, for me, I don't see how I can be any luckier." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 13:36:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Mary Cassady being given get-well card shower There's a "Get Well" card shower happening for retired Metcalfe County teacher Mary Katherine Cassaday. To send her a card, address it to: P.O. Box 222, Edmonton, KY 42129. 2021-10-29 11:01:20 | Comments | Printable version
Football: LWC to face No. 22 Bethel in Top-25 conference clash By Kyle Jackson The No. 1-ranked Lindsey Wilson football team will play their second consecutive road game of the season when they travel to take on No. 22-ranked Bethel (TN) on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1:30pmCT at Wildcat Stadium. The Blue Raiders (7-0, 4-0 MSC) enter the game after securing the program's 100th win with a 31-0 victory over Pikeville (KY) last week. Head Coach Chris Oliver also celebrated 100 coaching wins in the victory. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 10:26:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
KYTC: Motorists encouraged to be safe this Halloween By Erin G. Eggen Frankfort, KY - This Halloween, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind motorists that "Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving" and to celebrate responsibly. "As we make strides to experience a sense of normalcy in light of the pandemic, I want to encourage Kentuckians to celebrate Halloween safely by following health guidelines and making plans for a sober ride home if you plan to drink," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "A few preventive measures can mean the difference between life and death." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 09:45:22 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Lost dog, Pepper Michael Olson writes: My dog Pepper was last seen Saturday morning by my step dad when he feed her and came back to his house and she was gone if anyone has seen her please contact Kelly and Paul Holland to come get her wherever she is at. My dog Pepper is a really smart dog and just needs to be back in her loving home she was just a little puppy when I got her please help me find her and get her home. Contact info for Paul and Kelly Holland is 606-634-8257, and my contact info is 270-634-5233. Please help me bring her home everyone, she is truly missed right now. 2021-10-29 09:42:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
David R. Swords, Russell County, KY (1931-2021) David R. Swords, of Jamestown, KY, passed away after a short illness, October 27, 2021. He was born in Akron, OH on July 7, 1931, a son of the late Martha Griffith and Leo Swords. David was a golf pro at Lost Creek Country Club, in Lima, OH. 1952-1953, the club pro at Wapakoneta Country Club, in Wapakoneta, OH., 1953-1959, was called to the ministry in 1959 attended Gulf Coast Bible College in Houston, TX, 1959-1964. Pastored churches in Reedsburg, WI., Battle Creek, MI., Campbellsville, KY., Ronceverte, and Kenova, W.VA., and Selma, NC. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 08:53:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Cumberland tied for lowest unemployment in KY in September By Mike Clark/Gabe Tomlin Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates rose in two Kentucky counties between September 2020 and September 2021, fell in 116, and stayed the same in two, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Locally, unemployment rates were down year-to-year in Adair and all surrounding counties. Compared to the previous month, unemployment was lower in Adair, stayed the same in Casey, Cumberland, and Russell Counties, and ticked up slightly in Green, Metcalfe, and Taylor Counties.
Cumberland, Oldham, and Woodford counties recorded the lowest jobless rates in the commonwealth at 2.8% each. They were followed by Shelby and Spencer counties, 3.0% each; Henry, Scott, and Todd counties, 3.1% each; and Boone, Green, and Taylor counties, 3.2% each. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 08:06:29 | Comments | Printable version
Adair, by Billy Joe Fudge A tribute to the storied Adair County Band. Original poetry written and performed by Billy Joe Fudge, with photos from Columbia Magazine archives, by Jennifer Hardwick, Betty Sue Jasper, Linda Waggener, Doyle Lloyd, Shamarie Claiborne, and Jonathon Holmes. 2021-10-29 07:56:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Greg Nolley, 55, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2021) Greg Nolley of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Lexington. He was 55 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Bro. Chad Spencer and Bro. Steve Lee. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 07:53:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CU Mass Communication Center dedicated with ribbon cutting By Gerard Flanagan Campbellsville, KY - Faculty, staff and students of Campbellsville University gathered for a ribbon cutting at CU's new Mass Communication Center earlier this month. Jeannie Clark, assistant professor of broadcasting and director of broadcast services, summed up the goal of the new Mass Communication Center as student focused. "Our goal is to provide practical applications for students so they're able to find careers and employment in the industry post-graduation," Clark said at the ceremony held on Friday, October 8, 2021. "We've built this facility with that in mind. We've tried very hard to keep students first, no matter what, so we can make sure we are providing the service we were meant to be." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 07:47:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Tyson Foods announces BG manufacturing facility By Crystal Staley/Jack Mazurak Frankfort, KY - On Thursday, October 28, 2021, Gov. Andy Beshear announced one of the largest investment and job-creation projects and the single largest investment in a new facility in Bowling Green, as Tyson Foods moved forward with plans for a $355 million manufacturing operation, which will create 450 full-time jobs. "Today, I am proud to announce one of the largest investments in Warren County's history, and this is a community that has had no shortage of economic success in recent years," Gov. Beshear said. "Tyson Foods has a longstanding presence in the commonwealth, and its leaders' vision for the future will make the company a great fit for Bowling Green and the surrounding region." The company will build a 400,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the Kentucky Transpark for production of Jimmy Dean and Wright Brand bacon. Company leaders anticipate construction will be complete in late 2023. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 07:36:37 | Comments | Printable version
Soccer: LWC caps off Senior Day with win over Campbellsville By Kyle Jackson The No. 12-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team defeated Campbellsville University 5-1 Thursday evening to cap off a senior day to remember. Nathaniel Onyina Opoku had a game scoring two goals in the victory pushing his total to 14 goals on the season while Cyrus Harmon picked up two assists putting him at six assists on the season. Amin Fernouchi, David Ibrahimkadic, and Monwabisi Mngqibisa all found their names on the score sheet with Alexander Koziolek, Moussa Gueye, Alvaro Verwey, and Victor Cavalcante all had assists in the match. The Blue Raiders (11-2-1, 10-1 MSC) complete the regular season with the victory and will take the top-seed in the upcoming Mid-South Conference Tournament. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 07:33:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
COVID-19 News Brief & Vaccination Update 10/28/2021 By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department Of today's 88 reported cases, 81 (92%) were unvaccinated and 31 of today's cases (35%) were in individuals 18 years of age or younger. Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones. Consider getting the vaccine if you are eligible and haven't, and wear a mask when in indoor settings where there are large crowds. Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 5.17%. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 07:31:34 | Comments | Printable version
CPD: Bowling Green woman arrested on drug charges By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department received a reckless driver complaint on Thursday morning, October 28, 2021, on HWY 55 North, southbound coming into Columbia. Visual contact was made with the vehicle on Veterans Memorial Bypass, and a traffic stop was initiated. The female operator of the vehicle initially refused to allow the officer to search the vehicle, and K9 Unit Annie was utilized, having been provided to City by the Adair County School Board. K9 alerted on the vehicle, and, after subsequent search, officers located several narcotics, paraphernalia, cash and suspected marijuana and methamphetamine. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-10-29 07:30:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Mostly cloudy today, high 58F It's currently 53F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Watch out for patchy fog between 9amCT and 10amCT. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy today, with a 50 percent chance of drizzle or showers. The high will be near 58F, with calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight will be cloudy, with a 90 percent chance of showers. The overnight low will be around 49F, with south wind 3 to 8 mph. Saturday will be cloudy, with a 60 percnet chance of showers, and a high near 58F. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, with an overnight low around 46F and northwest wind around 6 mph. Sunday will start out mostly cloudy, then gradually become sunny, with a high near 62F and west wind 3 to 7 mph. Sunday night will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 40F. 2021-10-29 07:27:49 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for October 29, 2021 When you write your book,--Robert Stone, Friday, 29 October 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3699 2021-10-29 07:23:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Fri 29 Oct 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, October 29, 2021, at a glance:
2021-10-29 07:22:18 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 29 Happy Anniversary, Elmo and Odean Franklin (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jamie and Tammy Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ray and Betty Hawthorne (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Davis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bethany Spillman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Briggs Wayne McFall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Keene | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Craig Stapleton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Shuffett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Evon Legg | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Faylene Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaime Breeding Hitch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joann Caldwell (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joni Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Best | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kerry Robertson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lewis Curry (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lori Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Myrtle Christine Sharp Rexroat (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Akin (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terri Powell Haight | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trenton Watson | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ray Hedgespeth, Taylor County, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frankie Calhoun, Green County, KY (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Argerine Sneed Kemp, Taylor County, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Sue Grider Dorst, Liberty, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Wooldridge Knight, Jamestown, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Thomas Gilpin, Casey County, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Trulock, Taylor County, KY (1961-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hearl Harrison, Casey Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Leslie Laverne Madson, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Olene Blakey, Russell County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugenia (Jean) Martin, Metcalfe County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Price, 73, Russell County, KY (1939-2043) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Wayne Dalton, Boyle Co., KY (1962-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alpha Rader-Shoopman-Kickliter, Casey Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wallace K. Polston, Adair County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Stephens Kuhn, 90, Russell Co., KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frankie Parton, 58, Casey County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Mason, 72, Casey County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Burton, Adair County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matrie Elaine Wade, Russell County, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Brockman, Taylor County, KY (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Elizabeth Ham Ray, Casey County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Dewey Wilson, 77, Russell Co., KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Schorman (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bettye Jane Gray Cox, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Bybee, 81, Columbia, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Blanche Greer Kerr, Campbellsville, KY (1912-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clem Douglas Biggs, 80, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Keith Burton (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Marie Wheat Helm Garner (1910-1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Mardis, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Alvin Purvis, Jr., 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgianna Murphy, 82, Liberty, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Marie Ellis, 92, Columbia, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Simmons, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tammy Downey Jones, 49, Greensburg, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wade Alan Lile, Green Co., KY native (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Welby "Big Owen" Bryant (1912-1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, October 29, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. 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