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Mark McQueary, 57, Russell County, KY (1964-2022)

Mark McQueary, of Windsor, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Casey County Hospital, in Liberty. He was 57 years of age.

Mark was a truck driver for many years. He loved being behind the wheel and it became his passion in life. When he became unable to drive, he still found joy in talking about it to those around him. Born on November 22, 1964, in Columbia, he was a son of Royce McQueary and the late Imogene Abrell McQueary.


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2022-02-08 20:21:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Bid approved to begin phase one for walking track



2022-02-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com archives.
There was only one bid received at Monday night's City Council meeting to do phase one of the grounds development on what is being called, for now, the Burkesville Street Park. The bid was for just under $40,000 from former owner John Brockman and was approved.

The 17-acre property could be called the Ralph Hurt Park, or the Pam Foust Park for the most recent family to live there, or it could be called the Chimneys Park to reflect all that is left of the historic home after it burned while efforts were being made by the City to save it.

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Mayor's Report to City Council January, 2022

Mayor Pamela Hoots gave the following report to the Columbia City Council on activities in January, 2022:

Congratulations to Sharon Payne, who has been named the Chairman of the Board for the Lake Cumberland Area Development District. Mayor Hoots was named Chairman of the Transportation Committee.

It has been an extremely busy month with lots of meetings at the city.


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2022-02-08 20:02:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Eula Mae Bernard, 97, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2022)

Mrs. Eula Mae (Lawless) Bernard of Russell Springs passed from this life on Monday evening, February 7, 2022, at her home with her family at her side. She was 97 years old.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1pmCT on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY , with Brother Carroll Egnew and Brother Donnie Emerson officiating. Entombment will follow in Russell Springs City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10amCT until time of services on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the funeral home.


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2022-02-08 18:49:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

HB6 would change how motor vehicle taxes are calculated

By Jordan Hensley, LRC

Frankfort, KY -- Kentuckians may soon get a break on their motor vehicle taxes. The House Appropriations and Revenue approved House Bill 6 on Tuesday. The bill would require that property valuation administrators tax vehicle owners the same as they did 2021.

"House Bill 6 follows concerns from my constituents regarding a letter that they received from the executive branch stating that their motor vehicle appraiser values would be increasing by 40% in 2022 compared to 2021," said Rep. Sal Santoro, R-Union, the primary sponsor of the bill.

Beginning in 2023, HB 6 would require the average trade-in value to be used as the standard value of a motor vehicle for property tax purposes instead of the rough trade-in value or clean trade-in value.


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2022-02-08 18:45:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Barry Keith Smith, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2022)

Barry Keith Smith of Campbellsville passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. He was 59 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Bro. Jeff Newton and Dr. Mark Bradley. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 10amET until 1pmET on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2022-02-08 18:41:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

KY Afield Video: February 5, 2022 Full Show


On this week's show: getting in our last rabbit hunt of the season in the eastern zone, riding along with KDFWR conservation officers, and setting fire to a WMA!


2022-02-08 18:38:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Geneva Sullivan Collins, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022)

Geneva Sullivan Collins of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. She was 79 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 10amET on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Minister Fella Wilson. Burial will follow in W. P. Campbell Cemetery, Russell County, Kentucky.

Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2022-02-08 18:36:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

James Kenneth Perkins, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2022)

James Kenneth Perkins of Campbellsville passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was 91 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Michael Woodrum. Burial will follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 10amET until 1pmET on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2022-02-08 18:32:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Baseball: LWC host Brescia for home opener

By Austin Hall

The Blue Raiders return home Wednesday afternoon for the first time in 2022 as they host the Bearcats of Brescia University (KY) at 1pmCT in their home opener at Egnew Park, Lindsey Wilson Sports Complex, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY.

Lindsey Wilson (1-3) enters the game after losing the opening series of the season against (RV) William Carey (MS). The Blue Raiders led in every game of the series but late rallies by the Crusaders led to only one road win for the visitors. In those three games, the Blue Raiders averaged 6.3 runs per game but gave up 7 runs per game in return.


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2022-02-08 16:23:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Ambrose (A.J.) Judd, 15, Greensburg, KY (2006-2022)

Ambrose Eric Arthur "A.J" Judd of Greensburg passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. He was 15 years old.

The funeral services for Ambrose "A.J." Curry will be conducted at 1pmCT on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Cliffton Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 4pmCT until 8pmCT on Thursday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, and will continue after 7amCT on Friday until time of the funeral service.


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2022-02-08 16:20:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Donna June Turner, 39, Edmonton, KY (1982-2022)

Donna June Turner of Edmonton passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the TJ Samson Hospital. She was 39 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the House of Prayer Church, with burial to follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10amCT until the funeral time of 1pmCT at the House of Prayer Church, 511 Randolph Rd, Edmonton, KY.


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2022-02-08 16:15:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mary Katherine Riddle, 92, Indianapolis, IN (1929-2022)

Mrs. Mary Katherine (Pierce) Riddle of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at her residence. She was 92 years old.

The funeral service for Mrs. Mary Katherine (Pierce) Riddle was conducted on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 10amCT, graveside ,in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky. Bro. Larry Spears officiated.


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2022-02-08 16:10:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Rozella Louise Crew, 91, Liberty, KY (1930-2022)

Rozella Louise (Thompson) Crew went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 91 years young.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Bud Cain officiating. Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5pmET until 8pmET on Monday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Due to efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 masks will be required at the funeral home.


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2022-02-08 16:06:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Donation Requests from JOY for Ruth's House

By Maggie Coleman

JOY Ministries will finally be formally dedicating and opening our new shelter, Ruth's House, this month. This gives JOY a 4-apartment shelter for women and children with a counseling office and employee housing, in addition to the existing 1-room shelter, Callie's House, that opened in 2019. JOY has had such a wave of clients, that the organization could not get the house into its final stages since it was purchased in April. It had to immediately be put to use.

Here are the immediate needs that JOY has for the house, along with some needs we will have regularly over the coming years to keep the shelter running.

Immediate needs:
  • brooms
  • mops
  • cleaning cloths
  • 60 watt light bulbs
  • adjustable curtain rods
  • 1 ultra big first aid kit
  • shower head
  • bath towels
  • long curtains
  • outdoor garbage cans
  • medium sized first aid kits
Recurring needs:
  • full bars of soap
  • regular sized garbage bags
  • shampoo and conditioner
  • antibacterial wipes
  • all purpose cleaner
  • toilet paper
  • ziplock bags
  • diapers of all sizes


Thanks! We are making a HUGE difference for these families! We are getting them jobs, into permanent homes, and helping people get off drugs. It is awesome to see!

J.O.Y. Ministries is open 11-5 Monday through Thursday at 411 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.


2022-02-08 12:42:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Valentine's Day Chapel to feature discussion on relationships

By Gerard Flanagan

Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University's Valentine's Day Chapel service in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, KY, will feature four Campbellsville University couples, who will participate in a panel discussion on relationships at 10amET on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

The couples participating are as follows: Dr. Eric Bruns, professor of psychology and consulting psychologist, and his wife, Tracy, controller in the Campbellsville University Office of Business Services; Trent Creason, campus minister, and his wife, Sarah; Jim Hardy, athletic director at Campbellsville University, and his wife, Lorri, secretary for football, baseball and human performance; and Fabio Moreira, international scholar and instructor in theology, and his wife, Valeska.

Jamie Lawrence, executive director of ministry and church outreach, and his wife, Elisha, associate professor of education and assessment coordinator, will lead the panel.


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2022-02-08 12:35:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University

Softball: LWC releases 2022 schedule

By Kyle Jackson

The No. 23-ranked Lindsey Wilson softball team has released its 2022 schedule, head coach David Dews announced.

To open their 2022 campaign, the Blue Raiders hit the road for Lawrenceville, GA, to play in the GGC Invitational hosted by No.11 Georgia Gwinnett. LWC will face off against the Grizzlies and (RV) Reinhardt University (GA).


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2022-02-08 12:33:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

KSP: Traffic stop leads to discovery of 120 pounds of marijuana

By Trooper First Class Scotty R. Sharp

Elizabethtown, KY - On Feb. 5, 2022 at approximately 1:04 a.m. Kentucky State Police Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 KIA Sorento passenger car on I-65. Troopers observed the vehicle driving the wrong way on the I-65 southbound exit ramp at the 91 mile-marker.

During the stop, troopers observed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, approximately 120 pounds of suspected marijuana was located. The suspected marijuana was discovered in three large boxes and a duffel bag. Also discovered during the search was suspected methamphetamine and two handguns.


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2022-02-08 12:31:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Electrical fire at Water Treatment Plant

Chris Taylor, Chief
Campbellsville Fire-Rescue


Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of an electrical fire at the water treatment plant. Upon arrival firefighters found a 30x30 electrical building with moderate smoke coming from the entry door and light smoke coming from a pump in the pump building.

Firefighters were able to shut off the power to the building and isolate the damaged pump.

We also used negative pressure ventilation to remove smoke from the buildings.


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2022-02-08 09:16:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Sunny today, high 51F

It's currently 22F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Today will be sunny, with a high near 51F and light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tonight will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 33F and south wind 7 to 10 mph.

Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 55F and southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 30F and west wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.


2022-02-08 07:02:59 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for February 8, 2022

Meaning now clouded,
one is not happy to hear
familiar signal.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 8 February 2022.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3801


2022-02-08 07:00:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Tue 8 Feb 2022

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 43 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 60 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: 97 events Circuit Court. 4 events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 3 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2022-02-08 06:59:49 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 8
Happy Anniversary, George & (In Memory, Bobbie Sizemore Keltner 1935-2012) (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Arnold Todd Corbin (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cody James Claywell (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Corey Alan Stephens (1979) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dwayne Evans (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hannah Perkins (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Howard Dickson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason Upchurch (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeremy Sneed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kasey Bardin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lillian Faith VanArsdale. (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lou Vena Leigh | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peggy Lawson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Fletcher (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Glenn P. (Pat) Glasgow, Ph.D., Columbia, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Cathleen Houk Milby Columbia, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cody Allen Ervin, Green Co., KY (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha J. Gross, Louisville, KY, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Lee Cowherd, Taylor County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Garrett, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert E. (Bob) Story, Russell Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray McClellan, 70, Glasgow, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maerene Shirley, Adair County, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Sue Baker, 66, Russell County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Wagoner, Taylor County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Willard Wilkerson, Adair Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Verla Hughes of Elk Horn, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall Green, 90, Russell Co., KY, (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. Lynwood Kessler, Taylor County, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Turner (Billy) Bloyd, Adair Co., KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Wooldridge, 66, Russell County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arlene Farmer, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audrey Shepherd Pike, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Perkins, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1963-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Baxter, 71, Liberty, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Gibson, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David (Clyde) Wooldridge, 75, Russell Co., KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Mike (Goat) Lobb, 61, Greensburg, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeff Rippey, 52, Columbia, KY (1968-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keisha Janes, 27, Columbia, KY (1995-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lacona Mae Bryant, 81, Adair Co., KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maurice Coakley (Buddy) Bryant, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Foster, 28, Knifley, KY (1994-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Bennett, 80, Columbia, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sara Marjorie Ann Sexton, 81, Edmonton, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Henderson, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Travis R. McGowan, 41, Jamestown, KY (1981-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Bithday, Alfred Thompson, Casey County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
NoonCTChamber of Commerce February meeting
Speakers: Judge Executive Gale Cowan and Mayor Pam Hoots | (ID:62788, Comment)
4:00pmCTAdair County Middle School SBDM Council meeting | (ID:62810, Comment)
ACPC SBDM Council meeting | (ID:62818, Comment)

 

































 
 
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