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Daily News for Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Lindsey Wilson to celebrate Spring Commencement May 2-3 From Duane Bonifer The last group of students will receive a Lindsey Wilson College degree this weekend, and it will be a record number. Combined with 843 degrees awarded at winter commencement, the Lindsey Wilson Class of 2024-25 will be a record 1,733 graduates. Lindsey Wilson College will award a total of 890 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees at its 121st commencement, which will be held in three ceremonies May 2-3, 2025, in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. Lindsey Wilson College will become Lindsey Wilson University on July 1, 2025, making this the final group of graduates to earn a Lindsey Wilson College diploma. The 6pmCT Friday, May 2, ceremony will honor graduates of Lindsey Wilson's hybrid graduate program; the 10amCT Saturday, May 3, ceremony will honor graduates of the college's A.P. White Campus in Columbia; and the 2pmCT Saturday, May 3, ceremony will honor graduates of Lindsey Wilson's extended campuses and online programs. Graduates have been allotted tickets for guests in attendance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-29 17:54:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Special guests visit CBC on Tuesday morning From Mark Fudge Except for snow and ice and Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, the Columbia Baptist Church Men's Prayer Group meets at 7amCT every Tuesday morning. Not only men from the church but other men of faith in the community gather for a time of devotion and prayer. On Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025, the group had special guests. Sports missionaries from Egypt, Alber and Tony, FCA Director Brett Bradford and Russell County FCA Coordinator Donald Gallito visited the group. Sports ministers Alber and Tony shared their experiences as well as their persecution they face in sharing the gospel through their camps and teams in Egypt. Egypt is a nation that is 85% Muslim and only 10% claim to be Christians. Alber and Tony talked about some of the rewards and tasks that they face in their ministries. The two men were on a tour of Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi. They serve through FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) and YCA (Youth Camps of America). 2025-04-29 17:43:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Bonnie Shaw named Metcalfe 18th Educator Idol By Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Martha Shive Bragg, former student and friend, introduced Bonnie Shaw as the 2025 Educator Idol of the year. She described Ms. Bonnie as a wonderful teacher that interacted with the students and no child lacked attention in her class. Martha also teaches Sunday School at Missionary Mound with Ms. Bonnie who loves being around the children and teaching them. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-29 17:13:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Turtle at the Door Billy Joe Fudge writes: Probably a "gurl" looking for a place to lay her eggs!Comments re: Turtle at the door 2025-04-29 17:12:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
ACMS FFA wins at competition, holds recognition banquet From Robin Hancock Adair County Middle School FFA The Adair County Middle School FFA recently traveled to Frankfort, Kentucky to compete in a middle school FFA competition and also held their end of year banquet. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the middle school FFA members competed at Bondurant Middle School in Frankfort, KY, placing second in the quiz bowl contest. Quiz bowl members are Andrew Miller, Madison Foster, Mason Taylor, and Kylie Thorpe. Mason Taylor also placed high individually in the quiz bowl contest, and Mason Curry placed second in Extemporaneous Speaking. Colton Grant, Will Reynolds, Kayden Pegg, and Logan Faulkner also had awesome performances in their contest categories. Then on Monday, April 28, 2025, the Adair County Middle School FFA held their end of year banquet, and recognized FFA students for their many accomplishments. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-29 16:44:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Scams prey on the vulnerable Vicky Pike writes: Thank you for sharing this information. I received one of those notices on my cell number and was afraid for our seniors who might be scared into falling for this. These scams prey on our seniors and other vulnerable people.Comments re: Scam alert: KYTC issues text message scam 2025-04-29 16:34:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mary Frances Beard, 86, Columbia, KY (1939-2025) Mary Frances Beard of Columbia passed away on April 29, 2025. She was 85 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in Milltown Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 1pmCT on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-29 16:29:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Emmi L. Foster, 84, Columbia, KY (1940-2025) Emmi Linda (Feuerbach) Foster of Columbia passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. She was 84 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Saturday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-29 16:24:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Multiple Boil Water Advisories issued A Boil Water Advisory is in effect as of 10amCT on April 29, 2025, for all consumers on Walnut Grove Road, Chance Road, Harm Shelton Road, and Fairplay Road. A separate Boil Water Advisory is in effect as of 2:30pmCT for all consumers on Sparksville Road, Keith Stotts Road, Macky Spoon Road, and Fairplay Road. Both advisories has been issued due to main line breaks. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. Both of these advisories will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning these Boil Water Advisories, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. 2025-04-29 16:22:02 | Comments | Printable version
CPD: K-9 Matt retiring From Columbia Police Department Columbia Police Department K-9 Matt is officially retiring on May 1, 2025, after a long partnership with Chief of Police Evan Burton since 2016. Originally from the Czech Republic and born on November 11, 2014, K-9 Matt is a German Shepherd who came to the United States following his initial law enforcement training in Germany. Throughout his career, K-9 Matt served both the Russell County Sheriff's Office and the Columbia Police Department. He was a valuable dual-purpose canine, certified in patrol, criminal apprehension, tracking, and narcotics detection. K-9 Matt played a significate role in numerous arrest for Kentucky law enforcement agencies, including apprehending wanted individuals and drug trafficking offenders. Among many of this accomplishments, K-9 Matt was recognized as Columbia's 2020 Best City Official/Employee. In his retirement, K-9 Matt will enjoy farm life in Adair County, Kentucky. Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton reflected on his time as a K-9 handler, sharing the important lessons he learned: to always "trust your dog" and to "to be the person your dog thinks you are.". 2025-04-29 16:13:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Geraldine Ford, 84, Taylor County, KY Geraldine Ford of Campbellsville, daughter of Bennie Perkins and Lola Sweeden Perkins, was born December 29, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Sunday, April 27, 2025 in Campbellsville at age 84. She professed faith in Christ and attended of Kellyville Community Church. She united in marriage to Bobby Joe Ford December 5, 1980 and he preceded her in death February 26, 2003. Geraldine was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-29 12:20:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sculpture by David Waltz at Highland Station Gallery Highland Station Gallery's next Gallery Exhibition will feature the work of ceramic sculptor and potter David Waltz. Waltz creates three-dimensional clay sculptures, which are fired, and then pit-fired to create a weathered look. The clay is formed around a cardboard armature, sculpted in sections and then joined together using traditional pottery and sculpting tools. Waltz finds that his ideas come from many sources, often from daily experiences, photos, or travel to other countries. Waltz also creates wheel-thrown functional pottery made from stoneware clay that is formed either on a potter's wheel or by hand. These pieces feature glazes that are non toxic and lead free. (More about Waltz on CM) CM contributor George Kolbenschlag has said, "Waltz's work includes both realistic and whimsical pieces featuring people in various occupations and activities. His art is creative and thoughtful and often involves portrayal of common folks in common situations." A "Meet The Artist" reception for Waltz's show, One Man's Sculptures, will be held from 4pmCT to 6pmCT on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The exhibition will run May 1, 2025 through May 10, 2025. The Gallery opens at 4pmCT Tuesdays through Fridays, and at 10amCT on Saturdays. A full schedule is available at highlandstationgallery.com. 2025-04-29 09:27:25 | Comments | Printable version
CU commencement ceremonies are May 9 and 10 By Gerard Flanagan, lead writer and communications specialist, Office of Marketing and Communications Campbellsville University will host four commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. All ceremonies are in the Powell Athletic Center, 203 University Drive, Campbellsville. There are two ceremonies on Friday and two ceremonies on Saturday. The first ceremony on Friday, which will begin at 1pmET, will be for master's and doctoral degrees for non-Graduate Business Programs. The second ceremony on Friday, which will begin at 3pmET, will be for Graduate Business Program degrees. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-29 09:10:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Scam alert: KYTC issues text message scam Victims advised to follow Attorney General's identity theft guidance FRANKFORT, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is warning Kentuckians of fraudulent text messages impersonating tolling agencies, which feature a suspicious link similar to the KYTC licensing website address. If you receive one of these texts, do not click the link. Even if the website or link looks like it belongs to KYTC, the text is a scam. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-29 08:43:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Charlotte Tungate, 76, Taylor County, KY Charlotte Tungate, 76, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Basil Wethington and Ella Mae Parrott Wethington was born on January 3rd, 1949 in Liberty. She departed this life on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 in Louisville. Charlotte retired from Fruit of the Loom after 25 years of service. She later retired from Amazon after 10 years of service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-29 08:40:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC: Orpheus Literary Journal features 53 works of art, writing Read the latest issue of Orpheus here: Orpheus-2025 (PDF, 13.4MB) From Duane Bonifer It might be difficult to find an overriding theme in the 26th edition of the Lindsey Wilson College literary journal Orpheus, but it will not be hard to find something to enjoy. The latest edition of the student-edited journal, which spans 88 pages, features 53 pieces by 34 Lindsey Wilson students. The submissions include art -- photographs, drawings and paintings -- along with poems, fiction and creative nonfiction. The issue, which is available online, was released Monday, April 28, 2025, with a late-afternoon reading in the Thomas D. Clark Reading Room of Katie Murrell Library. English faculty member Caleb Dempsey-Richardson, who has been the journal's faculty editor for the last four issues, said this issue of Orpheus is the "most well-balanced edition (he has overseen) in terms of representing both the visual arts and writing." Examples of that balance can been seen in The Calm Before the Storm, a stunning picture by Alivia Stines '28 of Columbia; haunting poems by Zachariah Lawson '26 of Williamsburg, Kentucky, that recount struggles with his biological mother; "Mediations," a short essay by exchange student Yejun Choi of Busan, South Korea, on his efforts to deal with emotions; vivid drawings by Tezon Mitchell '27 of Campbellsville, Kentucky; and "Black, Buzzing, Beguiled Spot," a powerful short story by Morgan Bryant '26 of Shelbyville, Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-29 08:14:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
The Spirituals to sing at Harrods Fork Baptist From Linda Walker The Spirituals from Edmonton, Kentucky, will be in concert at Harrods Fork Baptist Church at 10:30amCT on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Sunday school starts at 9:30amCT. Everyone is invited to attend. Harrods Fork Baptist Church is located at 169 Harrods Fork Circle, Columbia, KY. 2025-04-29 08:09:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
CPD: Arrest in attempted vehicle theft From Kila Kean, Secretary Columbia Police Department On Sunday, April 27, 2025 the Columbia Police Department responded to an attempted vehicle theft on North Highway 55. The male suspect was located approximately six miles south of Columbia on Highway 61 and taken into custody. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-29 08:08:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 29 Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Kelly Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brianna Paige Caldwell (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hank Chadwell Rice (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan and Justin Tucker (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Holmes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reta Gentry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronald Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tracy Young Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Rodgers, 91, Casey County, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ronnie Lynn Cox, Taylor County, KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Sue Corbin Lee, Somerset, KY, Adair native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Weldon Lee Baker, Sr., Cumberland Co. native (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lottie Burchett, Adair Co., KY (1923-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca M. Holt Constant, Adair Co., KY, native (1932-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Ann "Millie" Patterson, Adair Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Raymond Dickson, Adair County, KY (1942-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Marion Yvonne Davis Hill, Grab, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Lavanna (Magee) Scott, 88, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl B. Wheat, Adair Co., KY native, (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JR Walls, Casey Co., KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Earl Bryant, 58, Casey County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iona Holcomb Smith, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Watson, Adair County, KY (1965-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Deloris Ann Merritt Vance, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Cheek, 74, Taylor Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pedro Tomas Diaz Zuniga, Russell Co., KY (1981-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Inex Bishop, Taylor County, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael G. (Mike) McMahan, 63, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Carol Compton, 65, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas M. Tucker, Casey Co., KY/Michigan native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Grider Groce, Cumberland County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Helm, 71, Cundiff, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bryan (Bob) Lynn Robertson, 45, Adair Co., KY (1972-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Smythe, Columbia, KY native (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jerry Dale Rattliff, 67, Green County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Bowlin, 67, Liberty, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alan Gregory Polston, 37, Russell Springs, KY (1986-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Buel Thomas Clements, 70, Casey Co., KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chad M. Pegg, 54, Columbia, KY (1970-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chrisley Burton (1853-1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dave Frances, 69, Elkhorn, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eula Moss, 92, Columbia, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Infant Annabel Hooker, Taylor County, KY (2018-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Yarberry, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Mae Bell, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mable Price Harris, 76, Taylor Co, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Smith, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pansy Lee, 81, Burkesville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Lemke, 75, Louisville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. 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