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Daily News for Friday, December 2, 2022
Journey to the Manger starts Friday, December 2 From Nancy Taylor Pickett's Chapel Church invites you to experience a FREE one (1) mile drive-thru to "Journey to the Manger". Come and be blessed as you travel back to Bethlehem and experience the story of the birth of Baby Jesus, our Lord and Savior. There will also be a tribute honoring our military, as well as a lighted North Pole for the little ones. This year's drive-thru will include approximately 70 people, and we do have new exhibits for your enjoyment. The "Journey" will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, December 2, 3 and 4, 2022, from 6pmCT to 9pmCT, and is located at 2300 Milltown Road, Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky. Directions from Columbia: Take North Highway 61 towards Greensburg, drive approximately 6 miles, turn left onto Milltown Road (Highway 768), drive approximately 2.3 miles to the destination. For more information, please call Ann Smith (270) 634-1354 or Lisa Coomer (270) 634-1167. 2022-12-02 16:40:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Free hot chocolate for the parade from BCF From Veronica Arnold Merry Christmas Columbia parade goers! Berean Community Fellowship invites you to share a nice cup of cocoa with them during the Christmas parade on Saturday, December 3, 2022. It's free! Stop by and grab a hot cup while we enjoy the Christmas parade together. Location: 107 N Reed Street, Columbia (just off the Square near the Trendy Farmhouse). Hot cocoa will be ready around 5:30pmCT. 2022-12-02 16:36:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Letter: Remembering Pee Wee and Barbara Sinclair Debbie Sinclair writes: Here I sit still trying out how to get thru every day and to know it has been a year since he was taken from to to go to his heavenly home! I miss him sooo bad, I have things to tell him and and things to ask him and hardly make myself go to Columbia cause I see him everywhere I look. 2022-12-02 16:34:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair Co. Schools dismissing early on Friday Adair County Schools will be dismissing for Students at 12pmCT today, Friday, December 2, 2022, due to a water line issue at Adair County Middle School. There will be no after school programs today. Dana Harmon with 21st CCLC asks that you please contact your child's teacher to let them know an alternate arrangement for your child. 2022-12-02 12:02:18 | Comments | Printable version
Christmas in Columbia kicks off this weekend From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Columbia is the place to be tonight and Saturday for Christmas in Columbia! Christmas in Columbia kicks off tonight with the final Chamber of Commerce 'To the Nines' Shop Local event of this year. Visit all our shops on and just off the Square to find that perfect gift tonight until 9pmCT. This year's Chamber of Commerce 31st annual Christmas Parade is the largest ever! Lots of beautiful floats, many other lighted and decorated vehicles of all kinds, ACHS ROTC, ACHS Marching Band and our Grand Marshals are the Food Pantry volunteers. You don't want to miss this year's parade beginning at 6pmCT, on Saturday, December 3, on Jamestown Street in Columbia. Other events include: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-02 10:35:27 | Comments | Printable version
Soccer: Overtime goal sends LWC Men to NAIA Semis Sadam Masereka scored in the 94th minute during the first overtime period to propel the Blue Raiders to a 1-0 victory over No. 2-seeded Dalton State (GA) on Thursday at Jack Allen Soccer Complex in Decatur, AL. Lindsey Wilson now advances to face No. 3 Mobile (AL) on Saturday at 4:pmCT in the NAIA National Championship Semifinals. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-02 10:18:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Thomas Peyton Chaney, 85, Horse Cave, KY (1937-2022) Thomas Peyton Chaney, 85, died Saturday, November 26, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cremation was chosen, and a service in the Horse Cave Municipal Cemetery will be held sometime in 2023. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-02 10:12:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Student essay contest encourages poll worker recruitment From Michon Lindstrom Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced his Office's 2022 essay contest for students in grades 9-12, and slogan contest for students in grades 6-8. The winners will receive prizes and be honored in a public ceremony. Learn more at https://www.sos.ky.gov/sos-office/Pages/essayslogan.aspx. The essay question posed to high schoolers is, "What can Kentucky do to recruit more poll workers?" Students should limit their essays to 1,000 words. The slogan contest invites middle school students to suggest a slogan to promote poll worker recruitment. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-02 10:09:47 | Comments | Printable version
Food for Thought offers insight to unique perspectives By Avary Randall Campbellsville, KY - Struggles immigrants experience while living in a new country and adapting to a different culture were discussed at a recent Campbellsville University Food for Thought event. Six panelists shared similar experiences of being an immigrant in the United States, including four Campbellsville University graduates: Anna Brown, from Russia; Meihua Cui, from China; Jhonbert Gonzalez, of Venezuela; and Ula Parrish, from Poland. Other panelists with Raquel Cunha, director of English as a Second Language at Campbellsville University, from Brazil and Gana Hooker from Mongolia, who is married to Dr. Tim Hooker, instructor of international studies at Campbellsville University. Each of them spoke about their personal lives in America, and how being an immigrant impacted them. The discussion ranged from what their expectations were coming to America, to what surprised them the most, what they thought about the cuisine, and more. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-02 10:05:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Kid's Christmas Craft Party at ACPL on Saturday From Aleina Milligan This Saturday, December 3, 2022, the Adair County Public Library will host a Kid's Christmas Craft Party. Stop by with your kids anytime between 2pmCT to 4pmCT to make kid-friendly foam crafts and enjoy some refreshments to get into the holiday spirit! This event will be held here at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg St, Columbia, KY. Please enter through the basement door when you arrive. We look forward to seeing you there! 2022-12-02 10:02:36 | Comments | Printable version
T.J. Community Mission Foundation's New Year's Eve Bash From Stacey Biggs Ring in the New Year in style by attending the T.J. Community Mission Foundation's New Year's Eve Bash, which kicks off at 6:30pmCT on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the Cave City Convention Center, 502 Mammoth Cave St, Cave City, KY. Enjoy a night featuring a fabulous upscale dinner, cash bar, a casino, dancing and music by The Jimmy Church Band. There will also be a raffle drawing that evening for a Henry New Original .44-40 WCF rifle valued at $2,720.00 and a Spending Spree Tree worth $2,000.00 which includes 20 - $100.00 gift cards to local boutiques and businesses. Raffle tickets are $10 each. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets for both the event and raffle can be purchased online at NYEBASH2023.com. Randy Burns, Executive Director of the T.J. Community Mission Foundation stated, "We are very excited to bring this event to the region that is going to allow our guests to have an amazing time bringing in the new year, while supporting a wonderful cause like the T.J. Community Mission Foundation in the process! And, we simply could not do these types of events if it were not for our incredible sponsors who help make it possible. Thank you to all of our sponsors for your support of this event and your continued support of the Foundation." 2022-12-02 09:58:43 | Comments | Printable version
Bill Moran, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) William "Bill" Blane Moran died on November 28, 2022 at his favorite place, "The Farm." The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Pastor Bob Cutler and John Seydlitz. Burial will follow in Judd Cemetery in Green County, Kentucky. Visitation is requested from 11amET until 1pmET on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-02 07:02:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Love Lights the Tree fundraiser for Metcalfe Co. Relay From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce The Metcalfe County Relay for Life Committee & Team Members will host a "Love Lights the Tree" fundraiser in conjunction with the Edmonton Shop around the Square Event at approximately 3:30pmCT on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Community members can purchase a keepsake ornaments "In Memory" or "In Honor" of loved ones for only $10.00 as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. As in the previous year, we are going to recognize anyone on the tree so even if your loved one hasn't had cancer, they can be honored. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-02 06:50:52 | Comments | Printable version
CU Chapel: God is in the whispers By Simon Baker Campbellsville, KY - Dr. Daniel Wilson, director of evangelism for Alabama's State Board of Missions, spoke on how God's presence can be found unexpectedly at Campbellsville University. Wilson, who received a 2002 Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and his Master of Theology in 2005, both from Campbellsville University, began with a statistic from the Mayo Clinic that 44 percent of college students struggle with depression and anxiety. Wilson read from 1 Kings 19: 1-13, where Elijah is suffering from depression and contemplating suicide. But God showed up not in the fire, earthquake or wind but in the silence/whisper. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-02 06:46:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Phyllis Wheeler, 81, Liberty, KY (1941-2022) Phyllis (Brown) Wheeler of Liberty passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Liberty Care and Rehab. She was 81 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2pmET on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Steve Warner officiating. Burial will follow in Whited Cemetery. The family will receive friends from NoonET to 2pmET on Saturday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-02 06:43:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Freda Blankenship, 62, Russell Springs, KY Freda Blankenship of Russell Springs died earlier this year at Russell County Hospital. She was 62 years old. Memorial services will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Temple Hill Community Church, with Bro. Phillip Miller officiating. Visitation will be from 1pmCT until time of services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-02 06:40:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Haiku by Robert Stone for December 2, 2022 Tender touch needed,--Robert Stone, Friday, 2 December 2022. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4098 2022-12-02 06:36:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Fri 2 Dec 2022 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, December 2, 2022, at a glance:
2022-12-02 06:35:37 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 2 Happy Birthday, Bill Seydlitz (Fairplay, KY/Tinley Park, IL) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billie Joe Lawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Williams Martin (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaitlyn Crawhorn (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsey Furkin (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Logan Sandusky (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Garrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nicole Bell (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Woody Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Keltner, Adair County, KY (1925-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Pruitt Willis, Burkesville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Evelyn Walker, Adair Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Stephens Youngblood, Russell Co., KY (1927-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Marvin Richards Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie Bohannon, Adair Co., KY (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimberly Sue Erickson Elmore, Green County, KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale (Henry) Williams, Windsor, KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dona Hardy, 95, Taylor Co., KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anita J. Roy, Russell County, KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Allen Stephens, Adair Co., KY/Fentress Co., TN native (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Rowe, PhD, Adair Co., KY, native (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Wilson, 81, Columbia, KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maggie Froedge Davidson, 102, Cumberland County, KY (1912-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Wilson Toms, Casey County, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dewitt Lee Davis, 69 Russell County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leola Edmonds, 83, Columbia, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cora Ann (Lawson) Gray, Taylor Co., KY (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Inez Ford Shive, Glasgow, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron Tom Collins, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Rainwater, 98, Knifley, KY (1922-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Burress, 82, Milltown, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debra Lynn (Debbie) Shearer, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Wayne Stargel, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Caldwell, Sr., 99, Adair Co., KY (1925-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Faye (Brown) Pickett, 79, Metcalfe Co., KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Williams Martin, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1960-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth G. Thomas, 81, Liberty, KY (1936-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Karnes, 75, Columbia, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lyle Spears, 75, Burkesville, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Kelly, 54, Russell Springs, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Eugene Appleby, 82, Burkesville, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Rabbit) Hare, 40, Russell Springs, KY (1981-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, December 2, 2022 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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