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Daily News for Monday, December 5, 2022
Shelby Brown, 87, Liberty, KY (1934-2022) Shelby Brown of Liberty passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Casey County Hospital. He was 87 years old. Funeral services will be at held at 2pmET on Friday, December 9, 2022, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Larry Cochran and Gary Herren, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Tapscott Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11amET until 2pmET on Friday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 21:42:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Thelma Rigney, 93, Middleburg, KY (1929-2022) Thelma Douglas Durham Rigney of Middleburg passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Liberty Care Center. She was 93 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Steven Willingham and Bro. Tim Carman officiating. Burial will follow in Middleburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family from 11amET to 1pmET on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 21:40:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CU to hold December commencement ceremonies Dec. 9 By Gerard Flanagan Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University will hold three commencement ceremonies this Friday, December 9, 2022, in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville. The ceremonies are at 2pmET, 4pmET and 6pmET All students should plan to report to Montgomery Library 45 minutes before their ceremony begins to pick up name cards, line up and participate in the Graduate Walk across campus with faculty and President Dr. Joseph Hopkins. Tickets are not required to attend the graduation ceremonies. All seating for family and friends is on a first-come, first-seated basis. There will only be reserved seating for the graduating students. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 21:36:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Outreach at The Garden Church on Dec 31 From Betty Gadberry The Garden Church will have outreach on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Sign in will take place from 11amCT to NoonCT. The Garden Church is located at 7723 Russell Springs Rd., Columbia KY. 2022-12-05 21:30:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
CPD Activity Report for November 2022 From Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department's Activity Report for November 2022:
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CPD: Collision damages Southern Petroleum building By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department investigated a single vehicle collision with property damage which began early Monday morning, December 5, 2022, near the intersection of Hudson Street and Burksville Street. The vehicle operator appeared to have lost control, damaging several utility lines before completely leaving the roadway and damaging fencing and building of Southern Petroleum on Burksville Street and coming to a stop. The party then fled on foot. While on scene, a male juvenile was brought to the scene by his father, who advised officers that his son had contacted him by phone wanting to be picked up in town. It was soon determined that the juvenile had taken the family vehicle without permission after sneaking out of the home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 21:26:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Neal Alexander, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1959-2022) Neal Alexander of Russell Springs passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was 63 years old. There will be no services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 15:18:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Tonnie Ford, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) William "Tonnie" Douglas Ford of Campbellsville passed away peacefully on the afternoon of December 4, 2022, while being visited and comforted by family members. He was 87 years old. The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be conducted at 10amET on December 8, 2022, at the Campbellsville Baptist Church, 420 N Central Ave., Campbellsville, Kentucky. Interment will take place at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens at a later date. Visitation will be from 5pmET until 8pmET on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 14:58:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sharon Faye Pike, 68, Knifley, KY native (1953-2022) Mrs. Sharon Faye Pike of Elk Horn passed peacefully from this life on Friday, December 2, 2022 in Campbellsville after an extended illness. She was 68 years old. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Pike at 10amCT/11amET on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the Robinson Chapel Cemetery in Adair County. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 4pmCT/5pmET until 7pmCT/8pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 14:52:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Valarie Dunbar, 75, Greensburg, KY (1947-2022) Mrs. Valarie Eileen White Dunbar passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at The Health Care Center at Standifer Place in Chattanooga, TN. She was 75 years old. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pmCT on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Wilburn Bonta officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service. There will be a committal service and burial to follow at 11amCT on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Fry Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30amCT until the funeral time at 2pmCT on Monday, December 5, 2022. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 14:46:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Peggy Ann Nunn, 73, Edmonton, KY (1949-2022) Peggy Ann Nunn of Edmonton passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at her home. She was 73 years old. A memorial service will be held at 1pmCT on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East St., Edmonton, KY. Visitation will be after 11amCT on Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 14:41:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Retired Teachers Association to meet Dec 13 From Mark Fudge The Adair Co. Retired Teachers Association will meet at 10amCT on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, in the Columbia Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 201 Greensburg St, Columbia, KY. Margaret Sims, KTRA Health and Insurance chair will be the special guest speaker. She will be followed by a meeting that will be informational and brief. There will be updates on Legislative News/Health Information and updates on our projects in progress and completed. We will also take food bank donations, either monetary or non-perishable food items. We welcome new retirees to join us. 2022-12-05 14:26:15 | Comments | Printable version
Huge crowd turns out for 31st annual Columbia Christmas parade Despite the bitter cold, a huge crowd turned out on Saturday evening, December 3, 2022, to see the largest-ever Columbia Christmas Parade. Every spot from the Parkway, all the way down Jamestown Street and around the Public Square in Columbia was filled with spectators there to see beautiful floats, plus lighted and decorated vehicles of all kinds, the ACHS ROTC, and the Adair Co. Marching Band. Local floats entering the parade to be judged included First Place winner TJ Health Columbia, Second Place winner Walker Realty, and Third Place winner Columbia Christian Church, in addition to Columbia Baptist Church, FCCLA, Church of the New Harvest, Free Union Separate Baptist Church, Adair Co. Schools Athletics, Adair Little League, Franklin Ford, Adair County FFA and many, many more. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 14:21:54 | Comments | Printable version
Christmas Program at Cane Valley Baptist Church From Connie Young Cane Valley Baptist Church will have a Christmas Program, "Hanging of the Greens", at 6pmCT Sunday night, December 11, 2022. Pastor Bro. Clay Scott and congregation would like to invite everyone. Cane Valley Baptist Church is located at 3145 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY. 2022-12-05 11:50:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Monthly siren test cancelled From Mike Keltner, Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management Todays siren test had been cancelled. 2022-12-05 11:48:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments On Thursday, November 10, 2022, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 8 individuals on charges including flight, wanton endangerment, theft, fraud, menacing, criminal mischief, assault, public intoxication, possession, abuse and sodomy. 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 indictments can be viewed here: 2022-12-05-Adair-Indictments22-CR-00206 (PDF, 10.7MB) 2022-12-05 11:46:35 | Comments | Printable version
New tugboat launches for Turkey Neck Bend Ferry From Wes Watt The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) efforts to upgrade ferry operations in Monroe County recently hit a milestone as one of those upgrades was completed. Brand new tugboats were commissioned for the ferry on KY 214 at Turkey Neck Bend. One of those boats launched into service on November 30. The Turkey Neck Bend Ferry is the only State-owned and operated ferry. The operation runs 24 hours a day at no extra cost to motorists. The ferry service connects two sections of KY 214 at the Cumberland River and leads to the scenic section of Turkey Neck Bend in southeastern Monroe County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 10:53:04 | Comments | Printable version
Students help decorate ACES Christmas trees From Rachel Waggener Ms. Garmon's homeroom helped decorate the third grade Christmas tree this morning, Monday, December 5, 2022, at Adair Co. Elementary School. Each year, every student makes an ornament to add to the third, fourth, and fifth grade trees! These ornaments were the finishing touches that made them perfect! 2022-12-05 10:43:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Campbellsville Christmas Parade a big success Saturday's Christmas Parade in downtown Campbellsville was host to an hour of floats, music, characters and classic cars, and organizer Larry Smith says that a record crowd came down to Main Street for the event. The annual parade was followed by the City of Campbellsville Open House at the Civic Center, with snacks, Santa, and holiday music from a handbell choir, choir and pianist. In addition, there was an ice-skating rink at Campbellsville University for all to enjoy. Larry took photos of some of the highlights -- click "Read More" to see the whole album. 2022-12-05 09:47:39 | Comments | Printable version
Time to apply for 2023 Rogers Explorers program From Sharon Dodson The Center for Rural Development is issuing a call to eighth-grade middle school students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky, including Adair and surrounding counties, to apply for the 2023 Rogers Explorers Program. To fill out an application for the 2023 Rogers Explorers Program, visit www.centeryouthprograms.com. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28, 2023. There is no cost for students or their families to attend Rogers Explorers. For more information about Rogers Explorers or questions about the application process, contact Amy Ellis at aellis@centertech.com or call 606-677-6000. Rogers Explorers is an intensive three-day, two-night program held on a leading Kentucky college campus for middle school students who are interested in developing their skills in leadership, team building, community service, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields of study. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 09:17:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
KYTC expands scholarship program for civil engineers From Naitore Djigbenou Frankfort, KY - Building roads and bridges is synonymous with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), and so is the Cabinet's more than 70-year legacy of building Kentucky's future workforce of transportation leaders. KYTC is expanding its two civil engineering scholarship programs to now include a third construction management scholarship- all of which provide tuition assistance, hands-on experience and guaranteed employment after graduation. "This is a one-of-a-kind scholarship program that offers more than financial assistance but also practical experience to help students start a meaningful career that will help build a better Kentucky," said Gov. Andy Beshear. For more information about these scholarships and other educational opportunities, please visit https://transportation.ky.gov/Education/ or call (502) 564-3730. KYTC will award up to 30 new scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year to prospective and current college students pursuing civil engineering and engineering technology degrees. The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2023. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 09:07:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Thompson teaches CU students proper dining etiquette By Simon Baker Campbellsville, KY - Terri Thompson showed students at Campbellsville University proper etiquette skills at the Dining Etiquette Luncheon to prepare them for a lunch day interview. "I want to help you today with the ins and outs of a little more formality in the dining process," Thompson said. Thompson taught students various proper skills when dining -- such as how to cut food properly with a fork and knife. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-12-05 07:39:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Haiku by Robert Stone for December 5, 2022 It is not pleasant--Robert Stone, Monday, 5 December 2022. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4101 2022-12-05 07:26:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Mon 5 Dec 2022 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, December 5, 2022, at a glance:
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Power outages in the night due to vehicle accident 1:58amCT -- Residents in downtown Columbia have been experiencing recurring power outages that are due to light poles hit and damaged in a one vehicle accident. Sgt. Evan Burton reports that a juvenile is alleged to have taken the parents’ car and hit two power poles in the area of Burkesville Street between the Post Office and Five Star. Power is expected be affected for two or more hours. In addition to law enforcement, KU, State Highway Department, and Duo County are all on the scene for restoration of power and repairs. 2022-12-05 03:10:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 5 Happy Anniversary, Ed and Brenda Harvey, (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jessica and Matthew Coffey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Michael and Betsy Morgan. (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrew VanArsdale (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Dwayne Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diane Benninngfield | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Glen Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joy Lynn Grider Carpenter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kellie Herron | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Lawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Barbee Espinosa | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Business Anniversary, Betty Ollestad's OK Country Cooking (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eldred Scales, Russell Co., KY (1939 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Lynn Wilcoxson, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franklin Underwood, Taylor County, KY (1944-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Francis Lawler, Green Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Huddleston, Burkesville, KY (1961 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Vincent Scott Barbour, Somerset, KY (1963-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmo Nell Petty, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Simpson, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. David F. Hunter, 55, Cumberland Co., KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Wesley, 85, Casey County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Lee Hammond, 90, Russell Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell Donald Branstetter, 82, Tompkinsville, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ellen LaFavers, Somerset, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.D. Wilkerson, 81, Dunnville, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Glen Bain, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah Lynn (Eudy) Perkins, 56, Metcalfe Co., KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Asberry , 60, Pellyton, Adair Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Herbert Bay Mattingly, Jr., Glasgow, KY/Lebanon, KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brent Turner, 51, Adair County, KY (1966-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny D. Baldwin Sr., 74, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hollis Grider, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lacy Grant, 51, Columbia, KY (1971-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark A. Smith, 55, Columbia, KY native (1967-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Aileen Colvin, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Bradshaw, 59, Columbia, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, December 5, 2022 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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