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Daily News for Monday, December 6, 2021
KLC Presents City of Columbia 2021 Liability Grant Lexington, KY- The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the City of Columbia with a 2021 Liability Safety Grant. KLC Insurance Services (KLCIS) liability customers receive the money to help fund various programs and services that reduce liability and make the community safer. KLC has awarded more than $5.5 million in safety grants since 1999. Columba Mayor Pamela Hoots thanked KLC for the funds and stressed the grant's positive impact on her community. "We appreciate the opportunity that the Kentucky League of Cities offers through the liability grant to apply for funding for our community," she said. Hoots noted that the city plans to use the funds to help procure body-worn cameras for the Columbia Police Department. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-06 22:38:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Scouts looking for a few good men By Maggie Coleman If your son is interested in participating in Boy Scouts, we are looking for a few good men! Troop 185, 8 Scouts strong, focuses on learning life skills that promote the values of trustworthiness, loyalty, helpfulness, friendliness, courtesy, kindness, obedience, cheerfulness, thrift, bravery, cleanliness, and reverence! We hike and camp once a month and head to Scout Camp at least once a year. Scouts lead their own meetings and earn badges in everything from camping to chemistry to coin collecting. No matter your interests or abilities, Scouts is challenging and rewarding and enriches lives! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-06 18:16:01 | Comments | Printable version
JOY Ministries launches largest Christmas campaign yet You can donate today at Joy-ministries.org By Hannah Peck The J.O.Y Ministries Annual Christmas Campaign will be held throughout the month of December. This year's campaign goal is J.O.Y's largest to date, with hopes to raise $35,000! J.O.Y. works diligently to serve those in the Columbia community who are impacted by poverty, single parenthood, homelessness and addiction. All monies raised during this campaign directly support this ministry! J.O.Y has conducted their need-meeting ministry for over 10 years and each year, they have been able to extend their reach. J.O.Y continues the operation of the Crisis Resource Center which acts as an easily-accessible location for clothing and food provisions, utility/rent assistance, references to community resources and access to shelter for those in need. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-06 16:55:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Flags to half-staff in honor of Sen. Bob Dole By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Thursday, December 9, 2021, in honor of former U.S. Senator Bob Dole, who died Sunday. Mr. Dole was the second longest serving Republican member of the United States Senate, surpassed only by Kentucky's Mitch McConnell. He was his party's nominee for vice president in 1976 and for president in 1996. A veteran of World War II, Dole was instrumental in raising money for the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, after his political career ended. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at https://governor.ky.gov/flag-status. 2021-12-06 14:36:45 | Comments | Printable version
Third Sunday of Advent at Columbia United Methodist Church By Doug Beard December 12, 2021 will be the Third Sunday of Advent at Columbia United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to attend our special services at Columbia United Methodist Church celebrating the Advent Season with the theme "Great Music of the Advent Season. This Sunday, we will be blessed to hear several Christmas selections performed by members of the Lindsey Wilson College music department, under the direction of Mr. Tim Allen. The schedule for Sunday, December 12, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing":
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Ruth Ann Buckman, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2021) Ruth Ann Buckman of Campbellsville passed away on Sunday December 5, 2021 in Lebanon. She was 78 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church Cemetery after cremation. Visitation is requested from 10amET until 1pmET on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-06 14:08:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Important Deadlines for the 2022 Primary Election By Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk Deadline to change political party affiliation for 2022 Primary December 31, 2021 is the last day to change political party affiliation and be eligible to vote in that political party affiliation's upcoming primary election of 2022. You can go online at elect.ky.gov until December 31, 2021 to change party affiliation The Clerks Office will be closed December 30th and 31st, 2021 for New Years. The last business day to change political party affiliation in person will be Wednesday December 29, 2021 by the close of business. Deadlines to file to be a candidate for 2022 Primary The latest date to file for 2022 Primary is January 7, 2022 by 4pmCT in the Office of Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer, 424 Public Square, Ste3, Columbia KY 42728. However, if you are filing for an office that has to be done in Frankfort, then you have to file with Secretary of State Office. Deadline for Non-partisan races: The filing deadline for non-partisan races that will only run in the General Election is June 7, 2022. Example: Mayor, City Council, School Board, Soil Conservation. 2021-12-06 13:56:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
KSP: Taylor Co. man arrested after standoff By Trooper First Class Scotty R. Sharp Hodgenville, KY - Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 4 arrested a Taylor County man after a late night standoff with law enforcement. A little after 7pmET on Sunday, December 5, 2021, Troopers with Post 4 were working an ongoing investigation which led them to a residence on College Street in the Buffalo Community of LaRue County. As a trooper attempted to make contact with an individual inside the residence, the person inside made verbal threats toward the trooper's life. After the arrival of other KSP troopers, along with other local agencies, troopers made several requests for the individual to come out unarmed. After some time, KSP's Special Response Team (SRT) was called to the scene. Around 12:30 A.M. this morning, the individual surrendered to KSP without further incident. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-06 13:52:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Comment on floats By Mike Watson The Columbia-Adair County Christmas Parade this year was one of the best in recent memory! Commendations to all those who participated. And the floats were a hit! The Pickett's Chapel recreation of the Public Square was a masterwork!Comments re: Christmas Parade 2021 - Winners 2021-12-06 13:50:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Elvis E. York Christmas Float to visit Columbia By Elvis York The Elvis E. York Christmas Float will visit the Walmart parking lot, 2988 Burkesville Rd, Columbia, KY, at approximately 5pmCT on Sunday, December 12, 2021 (weather permittting). The float will deliver Santa Claus along with gifts and treats to the children. You are invited to bring your children and enjoy the lights. 2021-12-06 13:48:54 | Comments | Printable version
Jerry Sharp, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2021) Jerry Sharp of Campbellsville passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 in Louisville. He was 73 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Bro. Nick Fields and Rev Earl West. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-06 09:32:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Christmas Parade 2021 - Winners More 2021 Christmas Parade coverage and photos: Christmas Parade 2021 draws crowds to Columbia Saturday Congratulations to the winners in the December 4, 2021 Columbia Christmas Parade, listed below. Decorated Floats: First place float - Pickett's Chapel Church. Second Place - Bloomington Chapel Church. Third Place - Columbia Church of Christ. Non-floats: First Place - Adair County FFA. Second Place: Southern Nest Realty. Out of town floats: First Place - Russell County Jaycees. Second Place: US All-Star Softball Champs 12U LL. 2021-12-06 09:12:26 | Comments | Printable version
Marshall D. Popplewell, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2021) Marshall D. Popplewell of Russell Springs passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was 85 years old. Funeral services are scheduled for 1pmCT on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Brother Bobby Connor, Brother Mark Polston, and Brother David Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in Square Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4pmCT to 8pmCT on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-06 07:35:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Bobby Sid Thurman, 78, Summer Shade, KY (1943-2021) Bobby Sid Thurman of Summer Shade passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. He was 78 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY, with burial to follow in Dutch Creek Cemetery. The family requests visitation on Sunday, December 5, from 1pmCT until 9pmCT at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-06 07:31:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Linda Carol Durham, 69, Russell Co., KY (1952-2021) Linda Carol Wall Durham of Russell County passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was 69 years old. The services for Linda Durham will be held privately. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-06 07:27:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Johnnie S. Bryant, 77, Summer Shade, KY (1944-2021) Johnnie S. Bryant of Summer Shade passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was 77 years old. Funeral services for Johnnie will be held at 1pmCT on Tuesday, December 6, 2021, with burial to follow in the Skaggs Creek Cemetery at Tompkinsville. Visitation will be from 4:30pmCT until 8pmCT on Monday, and will continue after 9amCT on Tuesday at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East St., Edmonton, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-06 07:23:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CPD: Multiple meth arrests By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department made three drug-related arrests beginning Sunday night, December 5, 2021. The first instance occurred when officers went to a residence on Taylor Ford Road, approximately five miles east of the city limits, to attempt to serve multiple warrants on a male individual. After arriving, officers received verbal permission to search inside the home, where subject was found to be hiding. After being taken into custody, male was found to be in possession of narcotics and suspected methamphetamine. Later on December 6, 2021, shortly before 2amCT, a traffic stop was initiated on Holmes Bend Road where both people in the car were found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2021-12-06 07:05:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Rainy morning, high 63F, falling to 37F by 5pmCT It's currently 63F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be rainy this morning, with temperatures falling throughout the day, to around 37F by 5pmCT. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 24F. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Tuesday will be partly sunny, with a high near 41F and calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. The overnight low will be around 29F with calm wind. 2021-12-06 06:58:33 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for December 6, 2021 Temperamental,--Robert Stone, Monday, 6 December 2021. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3737 2021-12-06 06:52:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Mon 6 Dec 2021 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, December 6, 2021, at a glance:
2021-12-06 06:51:42 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 6 Happy Birthday, Daniel Sneed (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haylee Elizabeth Wilkerson (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ida Doss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Hutcheson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaden Hadley (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Douglas Pickett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Matney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roberna "Wootsie" Potts (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sophia Adams | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William M. (Bill) Ballou, Columbia, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Christine Morrison Adair Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Coomer Warner, Adair Co., KY native (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Melson Vitrano, Adair County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Yvonne Marshall Knifley Schneider, Adair Co., KY native (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Williams Service, Adair County, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thurman Long, Jr, Casey County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amos Avery Gosser, Russell Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) James Martens, 40, Adair Co., KY (1972-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billie Ruth Wilson, Hustonville, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christa Rode, Adair County, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Jean Henderson Alvey, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior McQueary, Casey Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis David Boswell, 75, Metcalfe County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allen Cape, 73, Cookeville, TN, Adair native (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Marie Horton, 46, Adair County, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Mae Young Tomblin, Metcalfe County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marty Helm, 72, Adair County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Henry Sutton, Russell County, KY (1970-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Richards, 66, Columbia, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Wooldridge, Jamestown, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Goff, Taylor County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allen Scott (Shag) Crouch, 59, Columbia, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bertha Morgan, 72, Columbia, KY (1951-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Sue Heiman, 71, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chris Douglas Beaty, 50, Cumberland County, KY (1968-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Joseph (Jody) Smithers, 41, Liberty, KY (1979-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Doris (Dottie) Yaden, Casey County, KY (1940-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Hunt, 86, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Garnett, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Blair, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Minnie Delores Acree, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Mae Hamm, 84, Casey County, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Absher, 71, Green Co., KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Olene Lizzie Beauchamp, 102, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1919-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ramona S. Franklin, 55, Columbia, KY (1968-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. John Harvey Berry, 38, Summersville, KY (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Dewayne (Robbie) Rodgers, 37, Elkhorn, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Douglas (Doug) Lane, 58, Liberty, KY (1962-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, December 6, 2021 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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