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Daily News for Friday, March 21, 2025
Byron Kirkland-Lundy signs with Lindsey Wilson By Osbon, Torrie Congratulations to MCHS senior Byron Kirkland-Lundy for signing a letter of intent to continue his education and football career at Lindsey Wilson College! Byron finished his career with 2,010 rushing yards with 29 touchdowns. He broke the single game state touchdown record last season, scoring ten TDs in a 70-44 win over Clinton County. He was also third in the state for the most rushing yards in a game with 491. And, he set three school records while at Metcalfe County. Byron is the 12th Hornet in Coach LJ Harbison's career to sign to play football at the next level. We are proud of Byron's achievements on and off the field and wish him the best of luck at LWC! Go, Bue Raiders! #MetcalfeHornetsEver #signingday2025 2025-03-21 20:24:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Bootsie Foley, 74, Casey County, KY Bernetha "Bootsie" Foley, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center. She was 74. Born on March 14, 1951, in Liberty, KY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Freeman and Ora Ellen Scott Monday. Bernetha was a former Office Manager for the Casey County Fiscal Court. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bernetha enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and gardening. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-21 20:15:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Reminder: Everyone is welcome at ACGS Saturday Session The Adair County Genealogical Society and the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center will present the first Saturday Session of the new year at NoonCT on March 22, 2025. The class will be presented by Mike Watson, and will address research strategies for locating illegitimate births in the historic record without using DNA. This session is geared to both the new researcher as well as the seasoned one. No materials are needed other than something on which to make notes--laptop, notebook, etc., and a writing implement. Please email or call to let us know the number of handouts to prepare in advance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-21 15:54:02 | Comments | Printable version
Benningfield and Engle graduate KSP Telecom Academy From Sherry Bray Frankfort, KY - On Friday, March 21, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 17 telecommunicators from the KSP Telecommunications Academy. These individuals have been assigned to 10 posts across the state, where they will answer the call of service by providing critical communication support to Kentuckians and law enforcement agencies. Local graduates include Kendall Benningfield and Ryan Engle, both with KSP Post 15 in Columbia. "Today, you embark on a commendable journey of public service, one that will provide light in the darkness to so many Kentuckians in their times of greatest need," Gov. Beshear said. "Thank you for being committed to creating a new Kentucky home with safer communities and helping ensure our officers have the information they need to respond to emergencies." KSP telecommunicators are responsible for dispatching state troopers, commercial vehicle enforcement officers, conservation officers and other emergency service agencies. Last year alone, they answered over 1.2 million calls, leading to more than 406,000 requests for assistance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-21 15:49:38 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Fiscal Court to meet March 24 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court will not be having their regular called meeting Tuesday, March 25, 2025 due to quorum concerns. The Adair County Fiscal Court will instead be meeting at 4:30pmCT on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Special Called session, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include discussion of the Waste Connections contract, changes to travel expense policies, a Trash For Cash program, contracting for the 2024-2025 audit, Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame inductees, health insurance quotes, a discussion of the courthouse clock extended warranty, renewal of software for 911, the 2025-2026 jail budget, and recognition of Magistrate Daryl Flatt. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-21 15:44:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Marietta Moody Moyers, 95, Taylor County, KY Marietta Moody Moyers of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sherman Ulysses Moody and Margaret Williams Moody, was born March 8, 1930 in Bell County, Kentucky. She died at 10:15 A.M., Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Campbellsville at age 95. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church. Marietta was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She had a servant’s heart and had spent years donating her time to the local Food Pantry. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-21 12:44:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Buddy Long, 87, Casey County, KY Buddy Long, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Liberty. He was 87. Born on March 3, 1938, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Steve Blevins and Mary Lou Taylor Long. Buddy proudly served his country for twenty years in the United States Air Force as a Boom Operator. He loved to fly. Buddy attended Campbellsville College and later went on to do numerous things such as: substitute teaching, driving a bus, managing the Ambulance Service, working for the Department of Corrections, truck driving, and loved being a foster parent. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-21 12:42:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Tebbs Bend Battlefield Association Bean Soup Luncheon From Mike Watson Tebbs Bend Battlefield Association's annual Bean Soup Luncheon will be held from 10amCT to 1pmCT this Monday, March 24, 2025, at First Methodist Church, 317 E. Main St, Campbellsville, KY. Enjoy all you can eat soup, desserts, and drink for just $10.00. 2025-03-21 09:59:34 | Comments | Printable version
Vanessa Taylor serves family, friends, neighbors One Woman's Ongoing Mission To Nourish, Transport And Spread Kindness. By Wanda Washington, GCU Not all heroes wear capes or light crime. some decide to dedicate their lives to serving the members of their community. During these times when kindness and compassion are needed more than ever, Vanessa Taylor or has become a source of needed support for her community. She is known throughout her community as a person that will put her neighbors' needs above ner own. Even though Vanessa has meager means and she has her own aliments she is always available for friends, neighbors and church family. Many know that if they need transportation to appointments, medical care or even to go to the grocery store they can call Ms. Vanessa and she will get you there. And if she can't take you at that time she will call around to get you where you need to go. On top of transporting members of her community, Vanessa has fed so man. When she cooks to feed her family she seems to find a way to provide plates for others. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-21 09:37:28 | Comments | Printable version
Raven Craft, 82, Cumberland County, KY Raven Craft of Cumberland County, Kentucky passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, Kentucky, having attained the age of 82 years, 11 months & 4 days. He was born in on Saturday, April 11, 1942 in Burkesville, Kentucky, the son of Roy & Pearl (Jarvis) Craft. He was of the Christian faith, a member of Faith Bible Church, worked as a farmer, and loved making gospel & bluegrass music. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-21 09:28:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Annex Building to be closed Mar 26 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Annex building will be closed Wednesday, March 26, 2025, to support the Adair County Highs School Boys 5th Region Champs as they compete at Rupp Arena in the Sweet 16! Go Indians! 2025-03-21 08:03:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Letter: Proud of Recycling Center William Feese writes: We are really proud of our Recycling Center, and hope that it never closes again. 2025-03-21 08:00:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 21 Happy Birthday, Anita and Barbara | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Stapleton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe N. Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Howery (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnnietta Jessie (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin R. Tucker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kara Murphy (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Karnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rick Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Judd | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Parthena McQueary Bradshaw, 92, Russell Co., KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Rhodes, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marla Jean Walls, Russell Springs, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melody I. Coffey, Russell Springs, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca June Watts, Edmonton, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Randall (Randy) Richards, Liberty, KY (1961-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John C. Bray, Burkesville, KY (1921-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernie Alice Brewer English, Greensburg, KY (1938-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, R.B. Tincher Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Versie Colwell, Taylor Co., KY (1915 ) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joslynn Ann Luttrell, Adair Co., KY (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Byron Whittle, Russell County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judge James G. Weddle, Liberty, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Ray Patton Casey County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andy A. Miller, Casey County, KY (1962-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Elmore, 46, Russell Co., KY (1967-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Russell Murphy, Casey County, KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Lee Page Wayne, Taylor Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie J. Hinton, 80, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorinda Key, 55, Cumberland Co., KY |1959-2014| | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, M. Rey Yarberry, Green Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gladys M. Keltner, Green County, KY (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Johnnie W. Price, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Genia Lynn Stephens, 45, Russell Co., KY (1970-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Underwood, 69, Taylor County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Ballenger, 74, Jamestown, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Danny Lee (Dan) Dunbar, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sue Miller, Adair Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Levettia (Tiny) Hicks, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Sullivan, 90, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Hopper Selby, Russell Co., KY (1966-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John L. Burchett, 49, Russell Co., KY (1967-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denesa Burton Veatch, Taylor County/Adair Co., KY native (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Henry Judd, 97 Jefferson County, KY/Green County Native (1921-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rodney Earl Scott, 46, Marrowbone, Cumberland Co., KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloria Dean Luttrell, 60, Dunnville, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Wayne Acree, 71, Green Co., KY native (1952-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iza Pearl Helm, 91, Jamestown, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Norman Coffey, 90, Columbia, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karsyn Rubbo, 4 months, Jamestown, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Clifford Buel Hayes, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Dale Wilson, Sr., 66, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven (Half-pint) Mitchell, 35, Taylor Co., KY (1987-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theresa A. Goldsmith, 66, Taylor Co., KY native (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Uriel C. Sparks, formerly of Adair County (1930-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Junior 'Willie' Murrell, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie York, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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