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Daily News for Thursday, December 23, 2021
CPD: Scammers claim to be from Police Department By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department It has been brought to our attention parties have been phoning local businesses and individuals stating they are with The Columbia Police Department and claiming to be working fraud and counterfeit cases. These individuals have gone on to attempt to have the people that they are talking to wire or transfer money, claiming that this will clear up a court fee, fine, or bank account in error. We will remind and assure you no officer will ask for banking and account information or state that a business and individual must transfer funds for any type of case or compliant. 2021-12-23 13:20:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Lindsey Wilson Fourth in Learfield Cup Standings By Christopher Coombs Lindsey Wilson athletics sits in fourth place of the NAIA Learfield College Directors' Cup standings following the completion of fall championships, National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) officials announced on Thursday. The Blue Raiders amassed 247 points during the fall championships -- which includes men and women's cross country, football, men and women's soccer and women's volleyball. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-23 12:05:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Lindsey Wilson College Confers 409 Degrees at Winter Commencement Lindsey Wilson College held its 114th commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 18, 2021. The first half of the Class of 2022 included the largest cohort to graduate from LWC's doctorate of philosophy in counselor education and supervision program. The class also included LWC's first-ever graduates from the master of science in technology management program. "The growth of these programs speaks to the entrepreneurial spirit thriving today at Lindsey Wilson College," said LWC President William T. Luckey Jr., "It's this mission-driven spirit that propels LWC forward. We challenge ourselves daily to be purposeful in service and innovative in problem-solving." The LWC doctorate of philosophy in counselor education & supervision program awarded 12 doctorate degrees on Saturday; the program's largest graduating class since its inception in 2014. "Over the past several years, the CES program has been building momentum," said LWC Director of Counselor Education & Supervision Jeff Parsons. "We're seeing the fruit of those labors now, with the increasing number of graduates transitioning into professional roles across the country. It was incredibly gratifying to see so many of these graduates walk the stage today." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-23 08:27:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Margaret Butler Wade, 76, Adair Co., KY native (1945-2021) Margaret Butler Wade of Elizabethtown, formerly of Campbellsville, passed away on Tuesday December 21, 2021. She was 76 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Ron Lewis. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 10amET until 1pmET on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-23 08:24:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Story Time with Ms. Aleina: Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear Ms. Aleina with the Adair County Public Library reads Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear for Story Time. Previous Story Time: Story Time with Ms. Aleina: It's Christmas, David! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-23 08:20:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Georgina Rosario Vasquez, 77, Greensburg, KY (1944-2021) Georgina Rosario Vasquez of Greensburg passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. She was 77 years old. Graveside services for Georgina Rosario Vasquez will be held at 1pmCT on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the McCandless Family Farm in Green County, with Pastor David Young officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-23 08:07:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
COVID-19 News Brief & Vaccination Update 12/22/2021 By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department Due to the upcoming Christmas holiday, LCDHD offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 23 and 24. There will be no reports available on those dates, but reports will resume on Monday, December 27. LCDHD staff will continue to work positive cases reported over the weekend. The Omicron variant of COVID-19 was identified in Kentucky at the end of last week. It will only be a matter of time before it becomes the dominant strain here. While it seems it is highly transmissible, vaccination is still the best strategy to protect yourself and your families from serious illness and possible hospitalization. If you have not yet received your vaccination, please consider getting it now. Also, remember that boosters are strongly recommended for everyone after 6 months. Of today's 76 reported cases, 63 (83%) were unvaccinated and 14 of today's cases (18%) 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: 9.61%. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-23 08:05:12 | Comments | Printable version
Sunny and windy today, high 55F It's currently 24F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be sunny, with a high near 55F and light and variable wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with an overnight low around 42F and south wind 8 to 11 mph. Friday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 61F. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of showers after 1amCT and an overnight low around 54F. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. 2021-12-23 08:03:52 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for December 23, 2021 Let us sit and dream--Robert Stone, Thursday, 23 December 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3754 2021-12-23 08:01:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Thu 23 Dec 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, December 23, 2021, at a glance:
2021-12-23 08:00:48 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 23 Happy Anniversary, Calvin and Mary Cooley (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Donald and Dawn Coomer (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, J.C. and Vickie Johnson (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Pam and Travis Paul Scott (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ruby and Lester Sneed, (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Vaughn and Connie Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Addie Popplewell (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bethany Dawn Helm (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dennis Yates (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. Ronald P. Rogers (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dusty Claiborne (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Hoskins (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jailynn Riter (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnathon Vaughn (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenneth Douglas Blakey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Rodgers Flinn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Boils | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nicholas Lewis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Raysean Hughes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robbie "Chin" Burton (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Travis Tucker (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Akin Moss, Taylor County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Garnett Hayes, Russell County, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Carol Arnett, Campbellsville, KY (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Stout Hobson, of Kamiah, ID (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Corene Mitchell, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William B. Baise, Cumberland Co., KY native (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elvin E. Durham, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hubert Glen Gosser, Russell Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Albert Lynwood (Sonny) Cave, Taylor Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Fannie Asbury, Green Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curly T. Lowery, Taylor County, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Marie Curry, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louis Keller, Cumberland Co., KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Perry, Cumberland County, KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Bro. Richard Lee Owens, Windsor, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Col. O.D. Robertson, 82, Russell Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Louise Schorman, 84, Adair Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Bobby Joe Johnson, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clavin White, Marrowbone, Cumberland Co. KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freddy Carol Cary, 74, Cumberland Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josephine Rae Fields, 80, Edmonton, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Bailey, Edmonton, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelynn Grace Rodenberg, stillborn, (d. 23 Dec 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilbur Clarence (Denver) Wilson, Pulaski Co./Casey native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Arnett Wright, 64,, Green County, KY/Taylor Co., KY native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chris Sallee, 41, Taylor County, KY (1975-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Wayne Edwards, Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marita Warren Wright, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Rector Belton, Adair County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brent Cox, 78, Taylor County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, McEva Mayse, 98, Glensfork, Adair County, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Franklin, Russell County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Wayne Poynter, Metcalfe County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arthur Lee Wesley, Casey Co., KY (1926-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brigadier General Noah Edward Loy, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Ann Miller, 44, Russell Springs, KY (1976-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garnett Womack, Columbia, KY (1923-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Wesley Brackett, 92, Liberty, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Allen (Jimmy) Gaines, 86, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Edward Wayne, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Robert "J.D" Dishman (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joanna Gilpin Rogers, 89, Columbia, KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Wethington, Adair County, KY (1938-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phallis J. Crockett, 78, Columbia, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard William Bryant, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Withers Story, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, December 23, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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