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Daily News for Saturday, August 20, 2022
CPD: Man arrested after traffic stop By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department initiated a traffic stop early Saturday morning on HWY 61 Burksville Street just after 3amCT. During the stop, K9 Unit Nitro from the Adair Co. Sheriff's Office was deployed and alerted on vehicle. A subsequent search yielded findings of suspected methamphetamine, and the male operator was taken into custody. After arriving at Adair Regional Jail, the arresting officer observed subject chewing and quickly swallowing an unknown object as he was being taken out of the police cruiser. Adair EMS was called to scene and the subject was taken to TJ Health Columbia for observation before being released and transported back to Adair Regional Jail. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-20 15:38:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Rex Allen Harrison, 71, Taylor County, KY Rex Allen Harrison of Campbellsville passed from this life on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Danville at the Select Specialty Hospital. He was 71 years of age. He was a retired carpenter from Building Concepts, Inc. and Gabehart Lumber, and was of the Christian faith. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-20 09:40:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Travel: California, 3 National Parks & Big Sur Coastal Area Robert has been sharing beautiful photos from an early summer trip out West. We'll be adding them to this story so that you can view them in one place. --CM By Robert Ellis There was much planning for this mid~June trip starting in February. Tammy, as it turns out, is a natural when it comes to creating a carefully crafted itinerary. The booking of flights, hotels, car rental had to be secured. Then putting all of the pieces of this puzzle together was no small task. Every trip seems to get better; or maybe we're just getting more accustomed to the rigors and demands of travel. At any rate, my years of longing to see California, as well as those parks became a reality and in the end it was a wonderful getaway. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-20 09:40:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Robert Ellis
ACHS Class of 1982 Reunion From Alice Curry It's time to dedicate your attendance to our class reunion, which will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 7pmCT to 11pmCT at Holmes Bend meeting room. Cost per person is $15.00 and must be pre-paid. This will cover light meal, venue rental and decorations - IF there is any money left over, it will be donated to WHAS Crusade for Children. Payment may be made using the following: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-20 09:34:37 | Comments | Printable version
WBKO coverage of Parkway pursuit WBKO has coverage of a multi-county vehicle pursuit that started in Glasgow on Thursday, and led police through Metcalfe County before the vehicle was stopped by Kentucky State Police in Adair County: Two arrested after pursuit in Glasgow ends in Adair County 2022-08-20 09:31:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Green River Lake named Best in Kentucky for camping By Anita Hatchett Frankfort, KY - Four Kentucky State Parks were recognized as part of this year's Kentucky Living 2022 Best in Kentucky awards highlighting the best travel destinations and experiences across the commonwealth. "Kentucky State Parks offer adventure for visitors of all ages and a with a variety of interests" said Gov. Andy Beshear. "From camping, hiking and boating to golfing or weekend getaways - and even a bit of history - we guarantee that if you visit a state park, you will not be disappointed." This year's Best of Kentucky awards featured two Kentucky State Parks that claimed a first place showing in the categories of best long weekend getaway and best camping spot. The state park finalists voted best in Kentucky are:
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Janie Onell Johnson, 61, Taylor County, KY (1961-2022) Janie Onell Johnson of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Thomas Burks and Lonie Johnson was born May 10, 1961 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Cedars of Lebanon Nursing Home. She was 61 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Church of the Living God on Mayes Court in Campbellsville. She enjoyed playing bingo and listening to music. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-20 09:23:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ag Tag donations reach $606,223 for 2022 From Lisa Tolliver Frankfort, KY - Kentucky farmers donated $606,223.11 to the Ag Tag Program for 2022, bringing the total of donations to more than $4.3 million since 2016, Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles announced on Friday. "I want to thank everyone who donated to the voluntary 'Ag Tag' program this year. 2022 has been a tough year, but despite that, our agricultural community still saw the benefit of donating to the 'Ag Tag' fund," Commissioner Quarles said. "Through the years, the Ag Tag Program has succeeded in providing much-needed funding for promoting agriculture and educating Kentucky's youth on the importance of agriculture in our everyday lives. Your generosity will help ensure Kentucky agriculture has a bright future." The voluntary donations are divided equally among Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). This year, each group will receive $202,074.37. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-20 09:23:08 | Comments | Printable version
Phillip Coffey - Briefly at the Green County Food Pantry SO BRIEFLY - By Phillip Coffey Debating with myself - Should I go to assist at the Green County Food Pantry, today? Maybe make a cameo appearance as "Big Stars" often do - limited time in the limelight. No way I can go "all out" for the full fifteen rounds this soon - after COVID episode. There is always an excuse or something another available, somewhere to pull out, When one decides, might not want to be responsible for anything that I should willingly do. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-20 09:22:20 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Volleyball splits matches at Vette City Classic By Christopher Coombs Bowling Green, KY - The Lindsey Wilson volleyball team split their opening matches at the Vette City Classic on Friday afternoon. LWC dropped their opener 3-1 to William Carey (MS) before bouncing back with a 3-1 victory over Blue Mountain (MS). Camryn Rich led the Lindsey Wilson effort recording two double-doubles to open her 2022 campaign. The senior setter opened her day with a 42 assist and 17 dig performance against William Carey before dropping a 33 assist and 12 dig mark against Blue Mountain. Alexis Smith managed 14 kills across the two matches to record her 1,000th career kill. She currently sits seventh all-time in the program's history with 1,003 total kills. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-20 09:20:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Haskel Murphy Sr., 98, Casey County, KY (1924-2022) Haskel Murphy Sr., age 98, of Liberty, KY passed away on Wednesday August 17th, 2022, at the Casey County Hospital. He was born June 17th, 1924, in Liberty, KY, a son of the late Matthew Green Murphy and Dora Matherly Murphy. Haskel was a business owner where he owned Haskel Murphy's Garage, he was a farmer and a John Deere Dealer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-20 09:17:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Haiku by Robert Stone for August 20, 2022 To see one’s own work,--Robert Stone, Saturday, 20 August 2022. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3994 2022-08-20 09:17:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Melody Boward, Taylor County, KY (1950-2022) Melody Boward of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the Taylor Regional Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 5, 1950 to the late Gerry and Jean (Baule) Williams, she was 72 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene. She was a retired mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. She enjoyed traveling and raising flowers, and loved her jewelry and the jewelry club. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-20 09:03:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 20 Happy Anniversary, Randy and Janella Brown (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Vickie and Billie Karnes (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alex Presley Gaskins (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Brooke Brown (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dennis Reeves (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Neagle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmie Dale Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Harvey (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Jane Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Renee Stinson (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Billy Houston Taylor, Breeding, KY (1941-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nell Engle Baker, Daviess County, KY (1917-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gradith Dwight Stephens, Russell County, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Jean Pierce London, Greenburg, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andrea Jean Stremmell, Columbia, KY (1966-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Clarice Edna Young White (1911) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Monroe Cochran Casey Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Guy Anthony Lawson, Cumberland Co., KY (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Manilla Smith Ellison, Casey Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Willis McKinney, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Brumley, Russell County,KY(1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Goldie Bryant Wright Hart, Green Co., KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Coffey, Casey Co., KY (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Keltner, 91, Adair Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Ray Webb, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Kay Lile Abner, 58, Summer Shade, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Herron, 80, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Mitchell Patterson, 93, Green County, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Deena Paige Eversole Coffey, 66, Green Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William H. Compton, WWII veteran, Weed, Adair County, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frieda Wesley Dean, 69, Casey County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Louis Hughes, 68, Adair County, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony (Pops) York, 97, Casey County, KY (1920-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce J. Coe, 79, Russell County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Curry, Sr., 81, Columbia, KY (1943-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Edward 'Ed' Harvey, 83, Adair County, KY (1936-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dustan Allen Burress, 39, Elkhorn, KY (1983-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elijah Greyson Eisenback, Taylor Co., KY (2013-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Parton, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garry Lynn Burke, 74, Liberty, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George H. (Joe) Lillis (1952-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Edward Conover, 87, Columbia, KY native (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Waymon (J.W.) Denton, 71, Columbia, KY (1953-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nannie (Nan) Davis, Liberty, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oral Hancock, 82, Adair County, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Troy Strange, 47, Adair County, KY (1969-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter E. Spurling, 91, Taylor County, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, August 20, 2022 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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