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Daily News for Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Science Fiction books free, most are 30 years old Several boxes of books are available for free to anyone who likes to read Science Fictioin. Most of them are 30+ years old. See Joyce Coomer at Printing Creations, 110 North Monroe Street, Columbia. Phone 270-384-4495. 2022-03-08 21:40:48 | Comments | Printable version
Baseball: LWC fends off Oakland City late for 10-7 victory By Kyle Jackson Lindsey Wilson baseball relied on a Chance Stayton two RBI home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to fend off the Mighty Oaks of Oakland City (IN) and earn a 10-7 home victory Tuesday evening. Lindsey Wilson improves to 14-6 on the season with the win. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 20:59:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Roger Dale Blair, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2022) Roger Dale Blair of Russell Springs passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was 75 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY. Burial, with full Military Honors, will follow in Wolford Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6pmCT to 9pmCT on Thursday, March 10, and will continue after at 8amCT on Friday, until time of services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 20:57:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Thank You from Maurine Hughes Family We would like to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to the many friends and family for their kindness and support shown in the passing of our loved one, Maurine Hughes. For the many beautiful flowers, food, prayers and words of sympathy, we are forever grateful. We would like to thank Rev. Jay Damron, Rev. Brian Fudge and Rev. Scott Cooksey who gave a wonderful celebration of life. We would also like to recognize the Glens Fork Church of the Nazarene who contributed a beautiful memorial dinner in Maurine's honor. Thank you to Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home for everything done and the professionalism and personal care you provided. We pray God's richest blessing on each of you. Love, Barbara Vibbert and the Family of Maurine Hughes 2022-03-08 20:53:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ARPA Committee meeting By Bridget Compton The Adair County ARPA Committee will meet at 8:30amCT on Friday, March 11, 2022, in the basement of the Adair County Annex located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. 2022-03-08 14:12:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Lois Mae Claiborne, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2022) Lois Mae (Absher) Claiborne of Columbia passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Tristar Northcrest Medical Center in Springfield, TN. She was 77 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Freedom Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10amCT on Thursday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 12:02:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACES and Masonic Lodge #536 recognize reading students By Alice Curry, Technology Teacher & STC Adair County Elementary School In recognition of Read Across Adair County, ACES students were entered into a giveaway last week by taking/passing an Accelerated Reader test. One boy and one girl were drawn to win a bike and helmet given away by Casey Creek Masonic Lodge #536. Lucky winners were 5th grade student Suzy Kotter and 3rd grade student Carter Albrektson. ACES would like to thank Casey Creek Masonic Lodge #536 for their generous donation. They have donated bikes to ACES for various recognitions for several years! 2022-03-08 11:43:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Walk About, Chapter Thirteen Darlene Franklin-Campbell's new novel, Walk About, is being posted online chapter-by-chapter, for people to read for free. Previous Chapter: Walk About, Chapter Twelve, or start at the beginning: Walk About: Chapter One. Chapter Thirteen By Darlene Franklin-Campbell "Jennie, are there any stores in this town that sell evening gowns or cocktail dresses?" Pinky asked as she set her morning coffee back on the table. It was already her second cup as she had taken her first one in her room where she had been combing through the morning paper again. Jennie deposited a plate of homemade biscuits in front of her, "Oh goodness me. There is one on Main Street. But I've never been in there. The prices are so expensive. Only people that ever shop there are kids getting ready for prom or some of Mr. Filmont's family. When I need something nice, I always just go to the rag pools," Jennie said. "Then I bring things home and alter them to fit me. You should see the outfit I altered last year and wore to the church's Fancy Night Christmas party. It was shiny red with little sequins shaped like light bulbs all over it." "Rag pools?" Ace asked. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 08:48:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Eugene Mardis, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Eugene Mardis of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. He was 85 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Dannie Nelson. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation is requested from 10amET until 1pmET on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 08:46:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Name and image likeness bill passes house By Jordan Hensley, LRC Frankfort, KY - A bill that would permanently allow Kentucky's collegiate athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL) is one step closer to becoming law. The Kentucky House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 6 by an 89-2 vote on Monday. The Senate unanimously approved the bipartisan measure on Feb. 10. SB 6 codifies NIL agreement rights and provides a framework for students and colleges and universities. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 08:42:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Gov. Beshear gives COVID-19 update By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that during the week ending March 6, there were 12,010 newly reported cases of COVID-19 and the 7-day test positivity rate was 6.04%. Cases and the positivity rate have decreased compared with the prior week, ending February 27, when there were 13,305 new cases and the average test positivity rate was 9.01%. "We're seeing a steady decline in COVID-19 numbers," said Gov. Beshear. "Some might worry that our cases are plateauing, but two weeks ago, we had President's Day, so we believe that some of the cases that otherwise would have been in two weeks ago, ended up coming in last week. Our hope is that next week we will see an even larger decline." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 08:40:51 | Comments | Printable version
James A. Hammond, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1962-2022) James A. Hammond of Russell Springs passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N. Main St., Jamestown, KY, with Bro. Jerry Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Dixon Cemetery in Jamestown, KY. Friends may visit on Wednesday from 11amCT until time of service at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 08:37:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Richard A. (Dickie) Blakeman, Sr., 83, Greensburg, KY (1938-2022) Richard Ayelette "Dickie" Blakeman, Sr. of Greensburg passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home. He was 83 years old. The funeral services for Richard "Dickie" Blakeman, Sr. will be conducted at 1pmCT on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY. Burial will follow in the Fry Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veteran's Honor Guard. Visitation is requested from 4pmCT until 8pmCT on Wednesday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, and will continue after 7amCT on Thursday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 08:31:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments March 3 On Thursday, March 3, 2022, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 12 individuals from Columbia, Glasgow, and Campbellsville, KY, on charges including DUI, assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, trafficking, and possession. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The indicments can be viewed here: 2022-03-07-Adair-Indictments-153844 (PDF, 8.3MB) 2022-03-08 08:27:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Josephine (Jo) Colvin, 83, Casey Co., KY native (1939-2022) Josephine Land "Jo" Colvin passed away on March 5, 2022, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Kentucky. She was 83 years old. The funeral will be held at 11amET on March 10, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow at Noel's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is requested on March 9, 2022, from 5pmET until 8pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 07:31:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia Junior Madison Smith Wins 19th-annual Lindsey Idol By Venus Popplewell A Lindsey Wilson College junior from Columbia won the 19th-annual "Lindsey Idol" on Wednesday night, March 2, in V.P. Henry Auditorium. Junior Madison Smith from Columbia won the singing competition, which included five LWC students in the event's final round. Senior Nicholas Miniard from Russell Springs, Ky., won second place, and senior Hannah Brown from Greenville, Ky., received third place. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 07:27:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Police Telecommunicator Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Tuesday, March 8, in honor of Kentucky State Police (KSP) Telecommunicator II Charles "Chuck" Stewart Jr., who died Sunday, February 27, 2022, after suffering a heart attack while on duty at KSP Post 4. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 07:23:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Mayor's Report to City Council for February 2022 Mayor Pamela Hoots provided the following report to the Columbia City Council on activities in February, 2022: 1. Our sympathy with several of our city families: a. Woody Sharpe (wife, Traci) in the loss of his father and father-in-law. b. Jackie Chapman in the loss of his sister and his mother. c. Loss of Starriett Johnson, who worked in the city street department until he retired. 2. Our payroll tax report for 2021: a. 2020 4th quarter: $303,757.66 b. 2021 4th quarter: $329,758.52 c. Difference of: $26,000.86 (8.5%) increase. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-08 07:20:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Mostly cloudy today, high 51F, rain tonight It's currently 36F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be mostly cloudy today, with a high near 51F and calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight will be cloudy, with a 90 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. The overnight low will be around 39F, with calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph after midnight. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of showers before 8am, and a high near 52F. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 34F and calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. 2022-03-08 07:11:36 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for March 8, 2022 When peace is boring,--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 8 March 2022. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3829 2022-03-08 07:08:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Tue 8 Mar 2022 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at a glance:
2022-03-08 07:07:29 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 8 Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Michelle Westmoreland | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Akers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alice Lynn Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andy Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Arlis Price | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenda McCoy Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bridget (Keltner) Singleton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Shaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Collin Darnell (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deloris Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Akers (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keith Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Neil Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nina Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon McGuire Gupton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Nelson Sharp, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dustin Trevor Oakes, Russell Springs, KY (1990-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Hawkinson, Liberty, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellen Willis Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Flossie Janet Wright, 83, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tara Bennett Hickey, Russell Co., KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chester (K) Maynard Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virgil Corbett Humphrey, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Bradshaw, Crocus, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Lee Woolridge, Green County, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lee (Tony) Byrd, 55, Casey Co., KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Feather Faulkner, Taylor County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jo Owens, 75, Windsor, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Daniels 81, Burkesville, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe David Acree, 68, Russell Co., KY(1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Ronald (Bear) Combs, Summer Shade, KY/Ary, KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary (Gussie) Scott Lawhorn, Albany, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Thomas Maynard, 73, Adair Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rosie Virginia Lowery, Green Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Pamela Jean Wilson Scott, 67, Cumberland County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ashley Allen, 41, Campbellsville, KY (1980-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Belva (Belle) Walden Bagshaw, 71, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald R. Routt, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Mae Burton Johnson (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edwin (Ed) Breeding Cheatham, 65, Campbellsville, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Noel, 82, Adair County, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Taylor Hubbard, 39, Taylor Co., KY native (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Dean Rodgers Lee, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Milerdine (Mammy) Paxton, 93, Green Co., KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Wethington, 68, formerly of Casey Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Lewis Pike, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Morrison, 92, Glens Fork, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Gosser, 68, Liberty, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sophia Autumn Lynn Redwine, infant, Burkesville, KY (2016-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Garcia, 84, Fallbrook, CA (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2022 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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