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Daily News for Monday, November 25, 2019
KY Afield Video: KDFWR Trapping Wild Pigs in Kentucky Check out what the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is doing to remove wild pigs from the landscape in Kentucky. 2019-11-25 19:29:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
OCC 2019: 2,486 OCC Shoe Box Gifts By Mark Fudge The 2019 Operation Christmas Child shoe box drive came to an end Monday in Adair County. 2486 shoebox gifts were collected from Adair Countians at the Wheet Fellowship Hall of the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene. We want to thank all of the individuals, churches, and organizations that made this year's shoebox drive such a huge success. We also would like to give a special thanks to all of the volunteers that donated countless hours at the drop off center. A special thanks to the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene for providing their Wheet Fellowship Hall during the eight days of collection. Also a special thanks to Mike Talley and all of the coaches and athletes from Lindsey Wilson College that loaded the boxes from Adair and surrounding counties on to Semi trailers. All total 11,785 boxes were collected from Adair, Taylor, Green, Casey, and Metcalfe Counties by the Green River Team. All of these boxes were transported to Columbia and loaded by the Lindsey Wilson College coaches and players that volunteered their services. 2019-11-25 19:27:00 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Thanksgiving restaurant options Maury E Lewis writes: Are all local restaurants closed Thanksgiving day? --melewiMaury, most local restaurants will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, including CM What's Cooking regulars Fiesta Mexico of Columbia, Patty's Liberty Road General Store and Deli, and Happy Hawg Barbecue. However, Betty's Country Cooking will be open on Thursday, and has plans for a huge spread, including Catfish, Turkey and Dressing, Baked Spiral Ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, hush puppies, sweet potato casserole, California medley, cranberry salad, breaded corn nuggets, broccoli casserole, deviled eggs, and banana pudding. 2019-11-25 19:24:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Linda Evelyn Compton, 63, Metcalfe County, KY (1956-2019) Linda Evelyn Deaton Compton, age 63, of Edmonton, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 in Nashville. Funeral services will be held 1pmCT Wednesday at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton with burial in the Compton Family Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8pmCT Tuesday and after 9amCT Wednesday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-25 19:21:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: About time Charles Marshburn writes: Finally! Why has this taken so long? --CharlesComments re article 107584 State reps push for end to time changes 2019-11-25 19:09:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: A great class Donna Jones writes: We had a great class and everyone went home with beautiful wreaths --DonnaComments re photo 86023 Showing off their wreaths 2019-11-25 19:08:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Genealogy meeting same day, 2 Dec 2019, new time By Mike Watson December meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society -- Christmas Social and Meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society will be at a different time than our usual meetings. December 2nd, at noon, Adair County Public Library -- Christmas Social and business meeting. [Central Time] Come out for good food, fellowship, and a tiny bit of regular business. ACPL, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY; 270-384-2472. Usual place, new time!! 2019-11-25 15:24:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
Letter: Remembrance of Alfred Harper Ann Curtis writes: Thanks to Jim for the wonderful remembrance of Alfred Harper, who died at age thirty-one in a hospital in France during World War II. What a loss this was for the Harper family! His loss, I'm sure, is felt all the way to the current generation.Comments re article 107578 The death of Pvt Alfred Harper freedom is never free 2019-11-25 13:38:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Garden Club learns about holiday wreaths Click headline for photos By Teresa Bright Adair County Cooperative Extension Service The Garden Club met today, Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Adair County Extension Office. Kara Back, Taylor County Horticulture Extension Agent, taught the club how to make holiday wreaths using natural greenery. For more information about the Adair County Garden Club, contact Donna Jones at 270-634-2125. 2019-11-25 13:32:19 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Fiscal Court meeting agenda By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 4pmCT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY 42728. The public is invited to attend. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-25 13:29:15 | Comments | Printable version
Virginia Gadberry, 85, Fairplay, KY (1934-2019) Virginia Gadberry of Fairplay passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 7:10am at the T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow surrounded by her family. She was 85 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Dean Roach, Terry Smith, Charles Rickman & Jared West officiating. Burial will follow in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 3:30pmCT on Tuesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-25 13:19:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
State reps push for end to time changes By Will Whaley, Bowling Green Daily News Some state legislators want to end the practice of changing clocks twice a year. Reps. Brandon Reed, R-Hodgenville, and Bart Rowland, R-Tompkinsville, filed their state legislation, Bill Request 181, in July, then sent a letter Nov. 13 to Kentucky's congressional delegation urging them to pass a federal law that allows states to observe Daylight Saving Time year-round. Rep. Steve Sheldon, R-Bowling Green, signed on as a co-sponsor of the bill the day after it was filed. The proposal has bipartisan support among its co-sponsors, who represent districts in both the Eastern and Central time zones. Read more at bgdailynews.com 2019-11-25 11:00:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
County Offices holiday schedule By Bridget Compton The following county offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2019 and Friday, November 29, 2019 to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday:
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Grimes warns KY businesses of potential scam By Lillie Ruschell Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes warns Kentuckians of solicitations circulating regarding a "Certificate of Status" for businesses which may be mistaken for an official form from the Secretary of State. Kentucky businesses, especially those newly formed, have reported receiving a solicitation from "Kentucky Certificate Service," which seeks to sell the business a "Certificate of Status." The solicitation is not sent or authorized by the Office of the Secretary of State and is not required to be received from the office. Businesses need not respond to these solicitations, and may report them to the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General. Businesses should be advised that they may obtain a Certificate of Existence, if needed, by submitting a request here, which requires a $10 fee. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-25 10:39:35 | Comments | Printable version
Two reportedly found dead after Wolfe Co explosion By Morgan Eads, Lexington Herald-Leader Two people were found dead Saturday after an explosion at a home in Wolfe County, according to media reports. Six people were in the house at the time of the explosion. Four were able to escape, but some had injuries, according to WKYT, the Herald-Leader's reporting partner. The names of the two people killed have not been released, the news station reports. Read more: kentucky.com. 2019-11-25 10:37:55 | Comments | Printable version
Vine Grove Cowkitty not afraid to saddle up By Becca Owsley, The News-Enterprise A Vine Grove cat has an unusual hobby -- riding horses. Lora Corbit said her cat, Pixie, has been riding horses on the Hardin County family farm, with or without a saddle, for a couple of months. Pixie is about a year old. Pixie isn't the only animal on the farm with a unique skill or hobby. There are pigs trained to sit, a pug that likes to ride a four-wheeler and another dog that gets on a float to move around the pool. Read more at thenewsenterprise.com. 2019-11-25 10:36:11 | Comments | Printable version
CU to graduate 1,155 students in 2 December ceremonies First at 1pmCT/2pmET, second ceremony at 3pmCT/4pmET. Students meet 45 minutes before the scheduled ceremony for the graduate walk. By Scarlett Birge, student news writer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Campbellsville University's two graduation ceremonies will be Friday, Dec. 6 in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, Ky. Click the headline to read degrees being presented at each ceremony: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-25 10:34:09 | Comments | Printable version
The death of Pvt. Alfred Harper: freedom is never free By JIM In memory of native son Alfred Harper, who on this day seventy-five years ago -- November 25, 1944 -- died in a hospital in France of battle wounds received four days earlier in Germany. Mr. Harper, 31 years old and a husband and father, had served as chief clerk of the Adair County Selective Service Board since its inception, but volunteered for military duty himself early in 1944. He was inducted into the US Army on February 27 at Ft. Thomas, KY, and soon thereafter, was sent to the Infantry Replacement Training Center at Ft. McClellan, Alabama, where he was assigned to a machine gun unit. In the forepart of April, his wife Elizabeth , and their son Jimmy, along with Nellie Dean Burr, traveled to Alabama to visit their kinsmen. (Nellie's husband, John, had been inducted at the same time as Alfred and they were assinged to the same IRTC.) Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-25 10:30:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
KSP kicks off annual Cram The Cruiser food drive By Trooper Robert Purdy Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky State Police kicked off their 10th annual "Cram The Cruiser" holiday food drive today. Designed to provide non-perishable food items for families in need throughout the Commonwealth, the campaign will continue through December 9, 2019. Citizens who want to contribute food items are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items at their local post during the campaign. Donations can be dropped off at Post 15, 1118 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY. KSP is teaming up with Kroger and Pepsi for special collection events on December 8, 2019, from 10am to 2pm local time. These signature events will take place at designated grocery stores across the state, including the Russell Springs Kroger, 181 S Hwy 127, Russell Springs, KY. Suggested donations include non-expired canned fruit and vegetables, canned meat, macaroni and cheese, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups, chili or spaghetti sauce, brownie and cake mixes, coffee, water, powdered milk and juices. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-25 10:27:41 | Comments | Printable version
Russell Co. Fair Board awarded $100,000 By Sean Southard Frankfort, KY - Four Kentucky county fairs boards were awarded $300,000 from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) for new construction projects, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has announced. "These grants will enable four deserving local fair boards to provide their citizens with a more enjoyable fair experience," Commissioner Quarles said. "Fairgrounds are important to rural Kentucky because they serve as the hubs of our communities, hosting county fairs, livestock shows, and other events that honor our agricultural traditions." The amount and the recipient of each grant includes: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-25 08:01:55 | Comments | Printable version
History Monday: A Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1864 By Mike Watson This Proclamation was issued by Thomas E. Bramlette, Governor of Kentucky, in the name of the Commonwealth, from the Executive Department, Frankfort, Ky., November 16, 1864: "Thursday, the 24th inst., having been set apart by the Proclamation of the President of the United States to be observed as a day of National Thanksgiving and Prayer, it should be so observed by all the citizens of Kentucky, with that becoming reverence and thankfulness to Almighty God for His manifold mercies bestowed, even while scourging us with war.We were embroiled in a great war, the Civil War, at that time, still some months from the last shot. There was much to be thankful for then, as today. So much has to be repaired for life to continue for the nation, as today. The Honorable Thomas E. Bramlette, former attorney, circuit judge, Colonel in Federal Volunteer Army during the Civil War, and Governor of Kentucky during much of the War, was elected to that office while residing in Columbia, Adair County. A young daughter, who died during the War, rests in the Columbia City Cemetery. 2019-11-25 05:49:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
Fair leaders calling for volunteers to help clear grounds The Adair County Fair Association is reaching out to connect with volunteers who'd like to help them bring the new location of the fairgrounds into focus. Work begins the weekend after Thanksgiving, according to Anthony Brockman. Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving will be two big workdays when they will be renting heavy equipment and clearing spaces for Adair County Fair 2020 activities. Click here to read the story of the land donation when The Bank of Columbia Board of Trustees donated 10.23 acres located on the southeast side of Industrial Park Road to the Adair County Fair Association for the development of the new Adair County Fairgrounds. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-25 05:48:20 | Comments | Printable version
Sunny today, high 61F, rain tomorrow It's currently 34F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It should be sunny today, with a high near 61F and south wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 38F and south wind around 6 mph. Tuesday will bring increasing clouds, with a 30 percent chance of rain after NoonCT. Tuesday's high will be near 63F, with south wind 6 to 13 mph. There's a 90 percent chance of rain on Tuesday night, with thunderstorms also possible after 9pmCT. The overnight low will be around 53F. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. 2019-11-25 05:27:16 | Comments | Printable version
Catherine Bell Tinnell, 76, Metcalfe County, KY (1943-2019) Catherine Bell Tinnell age 76 of Edmonton passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the Edmonton Baptist Church with burial in the Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4-8pm Monday and after 9am Tuesday at the Edmonton Baptist church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2019-11-25 05:19:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Today - MONDAY with CM - 25 Nov 2019 Haiku by Robert Stone for November 25, 2019: Someone feeling need--Robert Stone, Monday, 25 November 2019. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2995 2019-11-25 05:14:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Mon 25 Nov 2019 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, November 25, 2019, at a glance:
2019-11-25 05:14:15 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 25 Happy Anniversary, Kevin and Shelly Jenkins (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Steven T. and Teresa A. Grider (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Gabehart | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chase Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debby Manning | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donald Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Evan Pike (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Jo Montgomery (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert "Mr. Bob" Jeffries, (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Scott Lee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Nash | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve McKinney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Olson | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Davis Feese, Columbia, KY (1922-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nathaniel Merlin Wagler, Green Co., KY (1992-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Lackey, Campbellsville, KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Omer (C.B.) Houk, Green County, KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Molly Propes, Casey County, KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Earl Brock, Casey Co., KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianne Glass Wise, 68, Cumberland Co., KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie (Bill) Myers, Taylor County, KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip (Buddy) Eller, 69, Russell Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elva Ethel Allen, 71, Hustonville, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Hammonds, 88, Columbia, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chester Shirk, 10 weeks, Casey Co., KY, (2015-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Jean Grider, 65, Casey County, KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Evelyn Conover Carter, 86, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Mae Coffman Tapscott, Casey Co., KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Lee Lawson, Bowling Green, KY (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clyde Wesley, Casey County, KY native (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlis Turner, 63, Columbia, KY (1943-2007) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Roy Luttrell, 78, Liberty, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Tarter, 81, Columbia, KY native (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Hadley, 78, Columbia, KY native (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Ann Bottom Antle, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Hopper Hart, 64, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Mills, 76, Greensburg, KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2019 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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