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Daily News for Friday, August 26, 2022
ACSO: Traffic stop leades to gun, drug charges By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Friday, August 26, 2022, Deputy Derek Padgett initiated a traffic stop of a 2001 Toyota 4Runner, at the intersection of KY55 south and the Veterans Memorial Bypass. The stop stemmed from a violation observed on KY 92. During the roadside investigation, heroin, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm were located. As a result, both the driver and passenger were arrested on felony charges. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-26 14:58:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Significant traffic delay for Westbound LBN Saturday From Amber Hale Somerset, KY - Motorists are advised that the westbound lanes of the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway will experience a significant delay Saturday, August 27, to accommodate the Somernites Car Cruise event. Westbound lanes will be blocked at approximately 4pmET from the expressway's intersection with U.S. 27 (mile point 88.2) to its intersection with Kentucky Route 914 (mile point 86.1). At approximately 5pmET, the roadway will be blocked from KY 914 to Exit 78 (Nancy). The event is expected to be complete by 9pmET. Westbound traffic will detour via KY 80 to Exit 78. Eastbound traffic will not be affected. Motorists are reminded that parking along the shoulders is prohibited. 2022-08-26 14:54:08 | Comments | Printable version
High School Challenge returns to promote organ donation After a slight hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky's Circuit Clerks are excited to announce that sign-ups are open for the 2022 High School Challenge sponsored by Donate Life Kentucky. The theme of the challenge this year is "Be a Hero." The Donate Life Kentucky High School Challenge is a three-week competition to see which High School Club or group can add the most new names to the organ donor registry or complete the most activities to educate about the important mission of organ, tissue and eye donation. The Donate Life Kentucky High School Challenge has received national awards from Donate Life America for its creativity and success in inspiring registrations. Any Kentucky club or group of students with a teacher/adult sponsor is welcome to sign up for this community service project at docs.google.com/forms. Sign-ups are due Sept. 30, 2022. "With over 100,000 Americans in need of lifesaving organ transplants, it is vital that Kentuckians register as organ donors," says Adair Co. Circuit Clerk Dennis Loy. "Each group of students that signs up for this challenge is already a hero." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-26 12:22:07 | Comments | Printable version
Val Ike Bagby, Sr., 77, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2022) Mr. Val Ike Bagby, Sr. of Campbellsville passed from this life on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the Clark Memorial Hospital in Clarksville, Indiana after an illness. He was 77 years old. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Bagby at 1pmET on Monday, August 29, 2022, in the Campbellsville chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery, Taylor County. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, August 29, from 10amET until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-26 10:46:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rita Phyllis Rattliff Paxton, 76, Summersville, KY (1946-2022) Rita Phyllis Rattliff Paxton of Summersville passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at her home. She was 76 years old. The funeral services for Rita Paxton will be conducted at 2pmCT on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Casey Durrett officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 4pmCT until 8pmCT on Saturday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, and will continue after 7amCT on Sunday until time of the funeral Service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-26 10:42:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Agenda for Aug 29 Regular Called Fiscal Court meeting Note: Article updated with additional agenda items at 1:59pmCT on 8/26 From Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular called session at 4pmCT on Monday, August 29, 2022, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-26 10:38:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
ACES Family Resource Center Advisory Council meeting From Pam Bivens There will be an Advisory Council meeting for the Family Resource Center at Adair County Elementary School at 11amCT on Monday, August 29, 2022, in the Conference Room at ACES, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. You may contact the FRC at 270-384-9112 with any questions. 2022-08-26 10:20:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Carol Perkins: Owning Your Own Truth Previous Column: The Heart By Carol Perkins Some statements cause me to raise an eyebrow. The phrase, "I own my own truth" annoys me. Who else owns it? What about, "I accept full responsibility." Really? If you're telling it, isn't it your "own" truth? Maybe it's your "own" lie? Whatever it is, you will "accept full responsibility." Right? After reading PJ Martin's article (Herald News last week) about bullying, I wonder if years after graduation, a school bully (whose face never goes away) would "accept full responsibility" for his/her actions? I doubt it. Would the bully "tell his own truth" about his behavior? I doubt it. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-26 08:31:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
CU to celebrate inauguration of Dr. Joseph Hopkins Sept. 16 By Gerard Flanagan Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University will celebrate the inauguration of its 12th president, Dr. Joseph Hopkins, at 10amET on Friday, September 16, 2022, in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., KY. The inauguration ceremony will mark the culmination of celebrations across the Campbellsville University campus surrounding the inauguration. "The university is celebrating an historic event," Henry Lee, chair of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees, said. "We are pleased to invite the community to celebrate with us. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-26 08:18:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Genealogy and History Research Center: Collections Part 12 Phil Hanna discusses digitizing photos and documents in this 12th installment of the series about using resources at the Adair County Genealogy and History Research Center. See also: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-26 08:15:12 | Comments | Printable version
John David Rigney, Sr., 97, Columbia, KY John David Rigney, Sr., of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He was 97 years old. Services will be held at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, on Monday, August 29, 2022. Visitation will start at 10:30amCT, and funeral services at NoonCT. Interment will immediately follow at the Haven Hill Cemetery in Columbia with full military honors presented by VFW Post 6097. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-08-26 06:43:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
7-County Area Courts for Fri 26 Aug 2022 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, August 26, 2022, at a glance:
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Haiku by Robert Stone for August 26, 2022 Some actions will bring--Robert Stone, Friday, 26 August 2022. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4000 2022-08-26 06:33:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 26 Happy Anniversary, Eugene and Kathy Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Nokes (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annita Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bentley Joe Wheeler (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chrystal Wright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jackie Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnny Vaughn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Dudley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Durst | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tristan Watson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Willis | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Jane Claywell, Adair County, KY, (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Alice Howard Dunham, Campbellsville, KY (1918-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Smith, formerly of Coburg, KY (1920-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andrea S. Chelf, 75, Carmel, IN (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Judd Rogers, Greensburg, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Mildred Sivo, 57, Elk Horn, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kinley Paige Brandt, Russell Co., KY (2010-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanford Yarberry, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jim Humphress, Taylor Co., KY, (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Burton, Adair Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Maxie G. Houk, Green County, KY, (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Coffey Pruitt, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W. Paul Smith, 85, Taylor County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joshua Zachariah Denney, Taylor County, KY (1982-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Kendall, Russell County, KY, (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Clements, Casey County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Fox, 64, Russell Co., KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Scott Thomas May, Taylor County, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Meyer, Clay Ridge, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Royce Milby, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carroll (Turkey) Matthews, 83, Columbia, Adair County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Haynes, 61, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. native (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie Dion O'Kane, 61, Adair County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Christine Bailey Garrett, Metcalfe Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charity Faith Newton, newborn, Metcalfe Co., KY (26 Aug 2017-26 Aug 2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andrew Steven Meagher, 38, Prestonsburg, KY (1983-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlo Eugene Richard, 88, Jamestown, KY native (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Randall Tungate, 39, Campbellsville, KY (1982-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Keith Hughes, 70, Elkhorn, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Ervin Young, 78, Greensburg, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Hancock Callison (1916-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Dale Combest, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Rodgers, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vickie Lynn (Antle) Anderson, 62, Columbia, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, August 26, 2022 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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