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Monday, April 15, 2024
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Students to discuss leaving a legacy at CU chapel

By Simon Baker, student news writer,
Office of Marketing Communications

Upperclassmen at Campbellsville University will speak at the university's chapel service this Wednesday, April 17, 2024 about leaving a legacy for the next generation of CU students.

The chapel service will begin at 10amET/9amCT in Ransdell Chapel, located at 401 N. Hoskins Avenue. The student panel will address questions about their journey at CU.


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2024-04-15 23:46:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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Traffic was slowed for Monday accident



2024-04-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch.
This was the scene early Monday afternoon in front of the Walmart Center in New Columbia. First responders cleared the road quickly.

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ACHS boys Baseball update

By Trey Stephens
Sports Writer for Columbia Magazine

Adair County Baseball fell last Saturday to LaRue County 2-10. That game came in the semifinals of the 2A sectional hosted at Taylor County. The team still sets towards the top of the region at 13-5.

The Indians will returns to the diamond Monday, April 15, at home against Clinton County before having an away and home game against Taylor County on the 16th and 18th respectively. The team will round out the week with two games on Saturday, April 20, against Union County and at Owensboro Catholic.


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CPD: Arrest in vehicle theft case

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

On Sunday night, April 14, 2024, The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to a report of a stolen vehicle on Hanley Lane, just off of Russell Road.

The following day, April 15, the vehicle was located abandoned and wrecked on Grissom Street. Officers obtained camera footage from area of Carrie Bolin Drive and Hanley Lane. After viewing the footage, the operator was identified and later taken into custody.


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2024-04-15 15:43:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Jason Johnson, 47, Columbia, KY native (1976-2024)

Jason Johnson of Russell Springs passed away on Saturday, April 13 2024 at his residence. He was 47 years old.

Funeral services will be 4pmCT Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY. Interment will follow in Coffey Hill Church Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY.

Visitation will be from 2pmCT to 4pmCT on Tuesday.


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2024-04-15 15:40:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Thomas Ray Harrison, 75, Adair Co., KY native (1948-2024)

Thomas Ray Harrison of Campbellsville, the son of the late Hancil Hugh and Ivadean (Lee) Harrison, was born October 15, 1948 in Adair County, in the Knifley Community, and departed this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Jeffersonville, Indiana at the Clark Memorial Hospital.

To honor his wishes, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville. Graveside service and interment will be in the Caldwell Chapel Cemetery at Knifley at a later date, with Military Honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.


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2024-04-15 15:36:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Purchase your ducks for the 2024 Duck Derby

From Tiffany Collins

The City of Columbia will be having their 3rd annual Duck Derby starting at 11amCT on Saturday, May 4, 2024. It will be held at the Russell Creek area next to McKinney Landing on North Highway 55. This is a fundraiser for the Columbia Trail Town, and proceeds this year will go to landscaping the sign at McKinney Landing and Pyles Point.

"We appreciate the community's support in this activity," stated Mayor Hoots. "It is a good event for our community."

Ducks can be purchased for $5.00 each. Call City Hall at 270-384-2501 and give Sydney Strange your name. If you would like to donate a prize, please let Sydney know also.


2024-04-15 15:33:09 | Comments | Printable version

ACMS 8th graders selected for Rogers Explorers

From Lachana Scholl, School Counselor
Adair County Middle School

Adair County Middle School is thrilled to announce the 2024 selected students for the Rogers Explorers program. ACMS 8th graders Sarah Goforth, Madi Burns, Ashley Loy, Sallie Ballou, and Jose Blair received selection letters over Spring Break. We are excited to have the five ladies honored as part of the Rogers Explorers Program!


2024-04-15 15:09:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

ACHS Lady Indians Baseball update

By Trey Stephens
Sports Writer for Columbia Magazine

The ACHS Lady Indians - after a struggle at the Florida Softball Beach Bash - returned to Kentucky with a nice win at Hart County Friday 11-7. This win will hopefully be a boost of momentum for the team as they scored their first win away from home all season.

The team will look to put together a mid season run as they return to the field Monday, April 15th against Marion County.


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Gene Lawless, 63, Russell County, KY (1960-2024)

Gene Lawless, 63, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024.

He worked at Tarter Gate as a welder.


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2024-04-15 08:21:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Outdoor Club to meet April 23

From Tony Rose, County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The Adair County 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club will have a meeting at 5pmCT on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Citizen Park located at 516 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY.

All youth are encouraged to come out and learn more about the club and its activities. At this meeting, they will be working on a Forestry project at the park.

If you have any questions, please contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-384-2317 or trose@uky.edu.


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Chance of severe weather this week

Mike Keltner, Director of Adair Co. Emergency Management, sends word of the chance of severe weather at the start of the week. Early this monring, the National Weather Service in Louisville issued the following Hazardous Weather Outlook for central Kentucky, including Adair and all surrounding counties:
There is low chance of severe weather late this afternoon and early evening due to thunderstorms developing along a frontal zone. Strongest storms could pose an isolated and brief threat of large hail and damaging winds.

Two waves of scattered storms are expected Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. These storms may become strong or severe, with all severe hazards as well as heavy rain and lightning possible. While severe weather is possible with the first wave late Tuesday night, the greatest severe potential should be Wednesday afternoon and evening.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 15
Happy Anniversary, Reed and Cathy Moss (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Wesley and Cindy Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Baylee Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brady Baker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandi Powell (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Callie Ann Spoon (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Casey Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christopher Lee Waddell (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Irvin Claywell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Irvin R. Claywell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamie Harper White | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Young (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeffery O'Neal Coffey (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Johnathan Bailey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jonathan Melton (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Vincent Jessee (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronald Eugene Cross | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sammy Genakos | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stephen Lee Compton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zach Harvey (2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Hurlin Gene Woods, Casey County, KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon Dale Bennett, Adair County, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley June Walker, Sparksville, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Casey Nichole Schaeffer, Green Co., KY (1987-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Abby Gail Scott, Russell County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Dunbar, Adair County, KY (1927-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rosalene Burress Breeding Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John William Stubbs, Russell Springs, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clair Alexandria York, Adair Co., KY (2011-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Estelle Lorene Caven Walker, Green Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Earl Pierce, Adair County, KY (1938 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eddie Stickel, Taylor County, KY (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Cochran Jeffries, Casey County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer (Tucker) Taylor, Adair Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman Wayne Scott, Casey County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Margery Mathis Henderson, Burkesville, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Withers, 68, Russell County, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nicholas Lynn Janes , 35, Adair Co., KY (1979-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dossie Marie Allen , Casey County, KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lois Drye Chaffin, 63, Adair Co, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Renie Frances Bailey, 84, Russell Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeanice Murrell, 73, Adair County, KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Murrell Michael Wisdom, 28, Fayette Co., KY (1987-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Marie Smith Taylor, 85, Glasgow, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary (Edna) Blaydes, Adair Co., KY (1920-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alicia Gail May Thurmond, 31, Metcalfe Co., KY (1985-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tina Marie Russell, 48, Metcalfe Co., KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara N. Anders, Cumberland Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tilda Priscilla Froedge, Edmonton, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Bennett Hurt, 32, Summer Shade, KY (1985-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Curtis Hunter Burton, 15, Taylor County, KY (1997-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hannah Mills, 18, Liberty, KY (2000-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anthony James Coffey, Sr., 57, Columbia, KY (1966-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Austin M. (Stretch) Lain, 23, Campbellsville, KY (1999-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifton Russell (Russ) McGaha, 62, Columbia, KY (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Connie S. Pittman, Casey County, KY (1966-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Gibson, 71, US Navy Veteran Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Lynn Akin, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diane R. Whitley, 67, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Taylor Miller, Casey County, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Nichole (Beth) Boisvert, 37, Columbia, KY (1984-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Paul Heinbaugh, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irvin Ray Claywell, 82, Columbia, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. B. White, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeff Henry Little, 19, Columbia, KY (2004-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Newton, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen Smith, 54, Campbellsville, KY (1968-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith Gordon Miner, 55, Adair Co., KY (1967-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Obituary: Mason Elliott Lane, 19 months, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Brooks, Metcalfe County, KY Sheriff (1979-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Watson, Liberty, KY, Adair Co. native, (1918-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rollin E. Flatt, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruel (Wildman) Stotts, 91, Jamestown, KY (1927-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walter Odell Helm, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willie Edward (Jam) Flowers, 85, Breeding, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, April 15, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTAdult Craft Class at Metcalfe Public Library - making pocket journal organizers
Call 270-432-4981 to register | (ID:66805, Comment)
3:00pmCTServices for Penny Pierce, 66, Columbia, KY (1957-2024) | (ID:66804, Comment)
6:00pmCTAdair Co. Cattlemen's Association meeting
Guest speaker: Dr. Ray Smith, UK Extension Forage Specialist | (ID:66800, Comment)

 

































 
 
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