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Daily News for Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Free tipping days coming in Adair County in May By Bridget Compton, Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant along with the Adair County Fiscal Court are proud to offer an opportunity for the residents of Adair County to dispose of unwanted items and materials. The dates are Friday, May 10, 2024 from 7amCT to 3pmCT, and Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 7amCT to 11amCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-09 22:44:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Barbara Sue Lile, 91, Green County, KY (1932-2024) Barbara Sue Reece Lile of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Sellie Olen Reece and Virginia Merle Froedge Reece, was born on September 1, 1932 in the Breeding Community of Adair County, Kentucky. She departed this life on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the age of 91 years, seven months and seven days. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Greasy Creek Baptist Church, where she enjoyed her Sunday school class and was a Sunday school teacher. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom for 27 years. She was a member of the Greensburg-Green County Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-09 22:18:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Amy Anette Wray, 56, Cumberland County, KY (1967-2024) Amy Anette (Branham) Wray, of Burkesville, KY passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, having attained the age of 56 years, 9 months and 29 days. She was born in Burkesville on Saturday, June 10, 1967, the daughter of Lawrence & Marilyn (Bandy) Branham. She was of the Christian faith, and was a homemaker. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-09 22:15:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
HIDTA Task Force Search and Seizure From Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The HIDTA task force of Columbia executed a search warrant on Monday night, April 8, 2024, in the Glensfork Community. The search and seizure was an end result of a lengthy investigation with state and federal charges pending for multiple individuals. The investigation is still ongoing with more charges forthcoming. Columbia HIDTA was assisted locally by the Adair County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police. ATF and FBI also aided in investigation. 2024-04-09 17:29:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Clean-up at Holmes Bend Hiking/Walking Trail From Cindy Clark The designated clean-up day at Holmes Bend Hiking/Biking/Horse back trail will start at 9amCT on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Come one and all and please help us clean up lake litter, wood and limbs on the trail, etc. Look forward to seeing you! 2024-04-09 17:19:11 | Comments | Printable version
Basic Digital Literacy Class at Adult Learning Center From Ben Burris There will be a free class on basic digital literacy skills at 6:30pmCT on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Adair Co. Adult Learning Center, 969 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. This is a class for adults with limited or no knowledge of the basics of computing and internet usage. Class size is very limited, so please call the center at 270-384-1741 to reserve your spot or for further information. 2024-04-09 13:10:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWC students look to the sky for 2024 Great Solar Eclipse Lindsey Wilson College students had their eyes on the sky as they gathered at the campus quadrangle on Monday, April 8, to catch a glimpse of the great solar eclipse of 2024. The partial solar eclipse began in Columbia, Kentucky, around 2pmCT, with the moon blocking about 80-90% of the sun. Several hundred campus community members assembled on the lawn in anticipation of the astronomical event that won't occur again in the contiguous U.S. until August 23, 2044. LWC Junior Saleh Pierre Ekuchi from Kigoma, Tanzania, says he remembers the eclipse from seven years ago. "I was a 13-year-old high school freshman then," said Ekuchi, a psychophysiology major and member of the men's soccer program. "Time flies - it feels like yesterday - to think I'll be 40 years old before the next one comes around." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-09 12:51:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
HGR Spring Plow Day is April 20 From Lyn Stanton Homeplace on Green River is gearing up for their annual Spring Plow Day Craft and Music Festival from 8amCT to 8pmCT on Saturday, April 20, 2024. This year's festival will include live outdoor music from Chris Anderson and Friends, Roundabout Song Circle, Redwire Bluegrass, Earl Bowman, and The Donovan Howard Trio. Admission is just $5 per person or $20 for a carload of 4 or more. Other activities include a house & garden plant sale, pony rides from C-Bland Farms, horse & mule plow teams, an antique tractor show, bounce houses, a petting farm, the kiddie barrel train, Randy Hulsey the Tin Smith, historical demonstrations including a lard rendering demonstration from Kent Penick, a flint knapping demonstration by Ed Huffman, and Tanning and oddities with Jack Bartley and Kimberlee Hmurovic, and raffles. In addition, Rural Heritage Magazine will be filming a segment at Plow Day this year which will be aired on RFD-TV! You might just end up on International TV! There will be over 40 vendors on hand, plus lots of Homeplace merch. This year's vendor list so far includes: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-09 12:35:51 | Comments | Printable version
Bliss Club to meet April 11 From Shannon Steveson Bliss Club will meet at 11:30amCT on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The topic for this meeting is Spring Cleaning, and everyone is welcome. 2024-04-09 12:20:04 | Comments | Printable version
Money available for stormwater runoff Letters of intent on this grant that addresses stormwater runoff are due by May 1, 2024. Frankfort, KY - Team Kentucky, through the Green Infrastructure Assistance Program (GIAP), is seeking grant applications for projects that help rural and/or disadvantaged communities address stormwater issues by applying green infrastructure and nature-based solutions. Runoff from stormwater can carry trash, bacteria, heavy metals, and other pollutants into local waterways. Green infrastructure, including plant and soil systems, permeable pavement, landscaping, or wetlands, works to filter and absorb stormwater. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-09 11:48:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Anna Jean Rogers Milby, 83, Greensburg, KY (1940-2024) Anna Jean Rogers Milby of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Arvist Rogers and Maerine Patterson Rogers, was born on Sunday, September 15, 1940, in Green County and departed this life on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was 83 years, 6 months, and 22 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Oak Forest Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a former machine operator for Fruit of the Loom, Inc., and later worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Hospital and Adanta. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-09 11:32:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Two roads to be removed from county maintenance By Bridget Compton, Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Adair County Fiscal Court will have second reading and adoption of an ordinance to remove Edgar Janes Road, and a second reading and adoption of an ordinance to partially remove Crocus View Lane, from county maintenance on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6pmCT. The meetings will be held in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY 42728. The public is invited to attend. 2024-04-09 10:56:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
This week in ACHS Baseball By Trey Stephens Sports Writer for Columbia Magazine Adair County Highschool Baseball improved to 12-4 with their most recent wins over Frankfort 10-9 and Carlisle of Ohio 8-4. The Indians went a very impressive 4-1 in the Fort Walton Beach Bash. The lone blemish being a 6-7 loss to Franklin of Ohio on Wednesday. The team journeys back to the Commonwealth this week as they play at Cumberland County on Monday before taking on LaRue County in the second round of the 2A section which Adair was crowned the champions of just a year ago. 2024-04-09 10:08:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Timothy Russell Fox, 64, Russell County, KY Timothy "Timmy" Russell Fox, age 64, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, after a short illness. He was a loving son, father, and brother. He was fun-spirited and loved to joke around. Timmy loved spending time with his family and friends, especially if it involved U of K basketball. He had a heart for animals and shared a special bond with his loyal companion, his dog Eli. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-09 10:02:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Coach Deron Breeze 2024 Basketball Camp Registration From Daniel Hedges All boys and girls from Adair and surrounding counties are invited to Camp with the Champs, the Coach Deron Breeze Basketball Camp. Camp is available for boys and girls who will be entering grades K - 6 in the fall of 2024. The camp is scheduled this summer for Tuesday, July 16, through Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 8:30amCT to 11:45amCT each day, in the Adair County High School Gymnasium, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. To register, visit: forms.gle. Each camper will receive a T-shirt along with many games and awards. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-09 09:21:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Carol Perkins: Stay OUT Previous Column: Squirrel Soup By Carol Perkins "You need to stay out of my closet," Guy said as I took hangers of jeans from the back next to his Navy uniform and laid them on a card table, ignoring him. "You need to try on all these jeans and the ones you can't wear can go to someone who can wear them." To get out of trying them on, he insisted he could wear all of them. I knew better. "Just pamper me and try these on." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-09 08:57:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Special Called ACHS SBDM Council Meeting From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS SBDM Council will have a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the vacant head cheerleading coach position and possibly make a recommendation. 2024-04-09 08:21:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 9 Happy Anniversary, Glenn and Judy Corbin (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexia (Lexi) Faith Feese (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Dale Richard (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bonnie Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caleb Dale Clark (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carrie Ann Smith (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chase Coffey (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Corey Furkins (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Courtney Hatfield Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, DeCarr Matney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Delcie Marie Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Halee Bunch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julia Mae Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Jenesis Timothy DeCarr Matney (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maya Elizabeth | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma Blair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Roach | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis Furquin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rickey Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zachary Lee Boils | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. T. Beard, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lois Campbell, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie Powell, Russell Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Gaines Garmon, Cumberland Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Miller, Adair Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lisa Buck, Breeding, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Lee Clark, Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Carrell Rodgers, Casey Co.,KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Abbie Lee Garner Capps, Cumberland Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry D. Bunch, 53, Russell County, KY (1960-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Anna Mary Brockman, Green Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Marie Evans Woodall, 76, Summersville, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Ann Harris, 62, Kings Mountain, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eunice Evelyn (Bryant) Nash, Metcalfe Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn A. Benningfield, Taylor County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Russell Rogers, Taylor County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Deloris Gowen, 82, Green County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Elaine Lawless Moore (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Reed, 91, Russell County, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Ann McBeath, 60, Russell County, KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvine Epp Crutcher, 77, Casey County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arthur Creason, Summersville, KY (1925-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles (Corkey) Sallee, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coleman Hunt, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny K. Terry, Russell County, KY (1954-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Wayne Barnes, 78, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George (Bud) Gilpin, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George William (Bill) Urban, 68, Greensburg, KY (1947-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Bault, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Milby Stearman, Green Co., KY (1929-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucas David Smith, 50, Cumberland Co., KY (1971-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Sneed Coomer, 84, Metcalfe County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Firquin, 82, Columbia, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ramona Wheeler Barbee, 80, Columbia, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Jessie, 79, Columbia, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Sue (Hutchison) Scott, 72, Louisville, KY (1944-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. 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