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Boil Water Advisory lifted for Holmes Bend Road area From Columbia/Adair Utilities District December 1, 2023 As of 10:20amCT on December 1, 2023, the Boil Water Advisory for customers 2955- 4141 Holmes Bend Road and all side roads in between & West Egypt Road to the lake has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-12-01 11:23:27 | Comments
Stuff your stockings with Trooper Island Camp raffle tickets From Trooper Jonathan Biven Burkesville, KY - This holiday season, you can give the gift of hope and excitement with a Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper Island Camp raffle ticket. This year's raffle offers an enticing choice for the lucky winner. The grand prize includes an option to claim a 2024 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible or a $50,000 cash prize. Purchasing a $10 ticket ensures your chance at winning, but more importantly, it helps Kentucky's children attend a free summer camp. Tickets are $10 each and are available on the Trooper Island website or any KSP Post throughout the state. A max of 50,000 tickets will be sold, with the raffle drawing tentatively scheduled for August 25, 2024, at 3pmET, during the Kentucky State Fair. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win. The raffle winner is responsible for all tax and license fees. (Charitable gaming license #0000633) Trooper Island Camp was established in 1965 by the Kentucky State Police at Dale Hollow Lake, near the Cumberland and Clinton County line. This free summer camp is designed for children aged 10-12 from families facing financial challenges. Every year, approximately 700 campers participate in a wide range of activities, including athletics, kayaking, archery, fishing, swimming, and many other camping experiences. The camp aims to instill leadership, teamwork, and valuable life skills while creating lasting memories for the children. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-01 11:17:56 | Comments
Through the Fire youth group helps people in need From Lisa Tucker Through the Fire Worship Center's 3-7 year old Sunday School Class has been working hard in November. They have such big hearts to be so young. They asked if they could help some people in need. It's not about what you have or don't have, it's about what you need. The Sunday School Class collected food for a few weeks and delivered to a local Blessing Box. They also stocked their own Blessing Box, located at our church at 24 Burnett Road, Columbia, KY, (off old Burkesville Loop Road near Walmart). Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-01 10:49:33 | Comments | See topic Church News
Public invited to grand opening for Kay's Cafe From Tiffany Collins Assistant City Clerk Kay's Cafe will have their grand opening on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at their new location at 808 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY. They will have free coffee, hot chocolate, and mini cupcakes. A ribbon cutting will be held at 10amCT. The public is invited to attend. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-12-01 10:45:25 | Comments Events scheduled for today, December 1, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Carol Perkins: Santa and Junior Previous Column: Red or Gold By Carol Perkins Santa settled by the roaring fireplace and drank his hot chocolate. It had been a long day, and his work was grueling. Many kids now asked for technological gifts rather than trucks, cars, and dolls, so he had to work his tech elves over time, tiring out their little bodies. "I may have to retire," he proclaimed while blowing his drink to cool it. Mrs. Claus laughed. "You've been threatening that for years, but I haven't noticed you slowing down." He continued. "Yes, but I've got these bum knees now and a hip that kills me every time I hike my leg to get into the sleigh." Santa had been complaining more frequently over the last few years. She continued. "Why don't you stop falling down chimneys and stovepipes and go through doors? And what about all those kids sitting on your knees? No wonder your knees are shot. That huffing and puffing gets you back up, but it's the going down that kills you." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-12-01 08:58:18 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
KSP Post 15 to conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints From Trooper Jonathan Houk Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15's highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws relating to motor vehicle equipment safety, licensing of drivers, motor vehicle registration, and operation of motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. A complete list of traffic safety checkpoint locations can be found at the following link: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post15checkpoints/ Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-12-01 08:54:09 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports ![]()
Basketball: LWC dominates in 91-55 victory over Berea The Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team defeated Berea 91-55 Thursday at Biggers Sports Center. The Blue Raiders (7-2) had five players score double figures led by Amelia Hodges who scored 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Lucy Patterson recorded 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting, Janiya Davis scored 13 while Emily Cox and Jarie Thomas added 11 and 10, respectively. Thomas led team rebounds with 10, being the only player that entered double figures for LWC. The Blue Raiders are back in action at 2pmCT on Saturday, December 2, 2023, when they host Johnson (TN) at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-12-01 08:52:41 | Comments | See topic Sports
Nutcracker to be presented free Dec 1 and 2 Metcalfe County Schools 21st CCLC Drama Club proudly presents The Nutcracker Friday, December 1, 2023, and Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 7pmCT in the MCMS Auditorium. Admission is free. Enter through MCMS main entrance. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-11-30 23:16:28 | Comments | See topic Education
Fall at Trabue Russell House a special time By Linda Waggener If you're wondering what the historic Trabue Russell House, 201 Jamestown Street, offers, we're posting some fall event photos to show it inside and out. The City will welcome everyone to an open house Saturday, December, 2, 2023 featuring colonial style holiday decorations, Victorian style themes, and a 1950s vintage room with light refreshments served. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-11-30 22:44:15 | Comments
Columbia City Council to meet Dec 4 From City Clerk Woody Sharpe The Columbia City Council will hold a regular called meeting at 6pmCT on Monday, December 4, 2023, at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. In addition to regular business, the main items on the agenda include the presentation of the audit by Campbell, Myers & Rutledge, an update on the EV Station grant, the ABC truck purchase, and the application for a Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation Program grant. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-11-30 15:08:16 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Unemployment rates fell locally in October Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates rose in 31 counties between October 2022 and October 2023, fell in 59, and remained the same in 30 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Locally, unemployment rates fell in Adair and all surrounding counties from September to October, 2023. Compared to 2022, rates fell year-to-year in Russell and Taylor, rose year-to-year in Casey and Metcalfe, and remained unchanged in Adair, Cumberland, and Green Counties.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 2.8%. It was followed by Carroll, Cumberland and Marion counties, 3% each; and Anderson, Fayette, Nelson, Oldham, Scott and Shelby counties, 3.1% each. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-11-30 14:59:57 | Comments
Letter: Kudos to Kathy Parker Jim writes: Kudos to Kathy Parker for her spot-on comments about check washing and using a gel pen to help prevent that particular crime. (My favorite pen for this is the Uniball Signo 207.) A couple of other things:Comments re: Write checks with black gel pens to prevent fraud Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-11-30 10:27:10 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Drop off socks and blanket donations at City Hall From Tiffany Collins The City of Columbia is participating in the annual Sock and Blanket Drive organized by Aaron Branham for the Ronald McDonald House. If you have socks or blankets to donate, please drop them off at the back entrance to City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Socks can be or any size or color, infant to adult. Blankets can be from store or homemade. They are requesting any donations not be around pets or smoke. There is also a drop-off location at Jeffries Hardware. Donations will be taken through December 25, 2023. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-11-30 09:15:06 | Comments Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 1 Happy Birthday, Bryan Burress (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darrell Curry (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jadelyn Taryn Waggener (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jonathan Dwain Feese (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Louise Judd Merrell (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, MacKenzie Grace Piercy (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Edwin Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sammy Hitch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharalene Garrrett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sierra Dalyn Rooks (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)View all birthdays and anniversaries for this month and next month on our Celebrations Page. Submit your birthday or anniversary using our Contact Form.
The Navigating Fox, most popular of Rowe's books By Linda Waggener Adair County native and award winning author Christopher Rowe was the guest author at Sixth & Main Coffeehouse in Shelbyville Saturday for his latest book signing. His new book, The Navigating Fox, is a fantastical fable of "knowledgeable creatures" in the vein of Brian Jacques's Redwall series, but for adults. Since he started publishing professionally in 1998 - This is his sixth book - Chris has made his reputation set largely in Kentucky and Tennessee in the future because he believes the future happens everywhere, not just on the east and west coasts. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-11-29 21:41:07 | Comments
Ribbon Cutting Friday, Dec 1, at Let Um Fly By Ellen Zornes Please join the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting Friday, December 1, 12noonCT, at the new Chamber member, Let Um Fly, indoor archery. Let Um Fly is located at 1380 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY in the Image Analysis building across the road from Synergy Foods. Come check it out and join Leslie for light refreshments. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-11-29 21:35:12 | Comments
RC Sheriff arrests Adair man on theft charges An Adair County man was arrested on theft and other charges Tuesday by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. Nathan Hardin, age 36, of Columbia was taken into custody by Deputy Phipps around 7 last evening. Hardin was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition – Firearm, Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition all others over $10,000 dollars and Burglary First Degree. He was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-11-29 21:34:04 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Twain and Watson shared birthdays on this date By Phillip Wood Coffey In tribute to Mike Watson on his birthday November 30th Mike 'Doc' Watson and the ghost of Samuel L.Clemens (Mark Twain) lighting up the square of Columbia on the anniversary of their births on November 30th. Both well dressed in white suits-sharing their notes about life and what they learned from it. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-11-29 21:30:00 | Comments What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Betty's Country Cooking MENU 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Phone 270-384-5664. Bettys is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:30amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Friday, December 1, 2023: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Friday Special: Enchiladas Supremas 4 corn tortillas - 1 beef, 1 chicken, 1 cheese, 1 bean - topped with enchilada sauce, cheese lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $7.50 Black Stallion Steakhouse 202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT. Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT! Crazy Calf Lady and Laurel Ridge Farms LRF & CCL are located at 1679 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY. (Just a short drive north from Columbia or south from Campbellsville.) Signs are posted on fence. Call 270-459-1384 to have your order ready for pick up. Catering is always available. For frozen meat selections call Dan at 270-378-2294. Brandy and Dan Held invite everyone to enjoy good homecooked foods by The Crazy Calf Lady Tuesday through Friday, and take home some locally grown meats while you're at Laurel Ridge Farms. Delivery can be arranged. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Ass't Food Service Director, Carol Roy, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for December 1, 2023: Adair Senior Citizens Center 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. 8amCT to 2pmCT Monday through Friday. Phone 270-380-1899. JoAnn Smith, Director. Menu for Friday, December 1, 2023:
Adair Genealogical Society to meet Dec. 4 The next regular meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society will be at 5pm CT on Monday, December 4th in the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. This is our Christmas Social and there will be light refreshments. Each attendee is encouraged to bring one artifact or photograph to show-and-tell as the program portion of the evening. We always have an exciting time with the show-and-tell, som come on out and meet with the people who cherish family, research, and our collective history. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-11-29 21:18:14 | Comments | See topic Local History
Bob Bell, "The Legend," honored for work in broadcasting By Amber Hobaugh, Editor Adair Progress Bob Bell has had an interest in radio for just about as long as he can remember, hanging out at his grandmother's store in Creelsboro listening to the music, news and radio programs. Then, one year he received a recorder as a Christmas gift and thus was a turning point for Bob's passion for radio. "I would sit by the radio at my Grandma's store and record songs, then when a song would end, I would turn down the radio and do my little spiel before introducing the next song," Bell said, "I would even do my own newscasts reporting on the happenings around Creelsboro." Eventually, Morris Gaskins hired him part-time, as WJKY was just starting out, to report the Creelsboro local news. This kicked off Bell's 20 plus year career in broadcasting. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-11-29 13:09:10 | Comments
Swimming: Hour of Power Relay raises funds for cancer research The Lindsey Wilson men and women's swim teams took to the Holloway Center Natatorium pool on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, joining thousands of fellow student-athletes across the nation to celebrate the 18th Annual Ted Mullin "Leave it in the Pool" Hour of Power Relay for Sarcoma Research, sponsored by the Carleton College swimming and diving teams. Despite a fierce rivalry, joining the Blue Raiders at the Holloway Center Natatorium was the Campbellsville University men and women's swim team. This season marks the 10th year the Blue Raiders have taken part in the Hour of Power Relay. "This is one of my favorite team traditions because it's a way for two rival teams to come together to give back to a cause that's bigger than we are," head coach Alicia Kemnitz said. "We've been doing this for a decade and I don't see us stopping any time soon. Two great teams teaming up for a wonderful cause--it's meaningful in multiple ways." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-11-29 08:29:54 | Comments | See topic Sports Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for December 1 In Memory Birthday, Sherry Lynn Cox, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Hadley, Taylor County, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Stephen Dunlap, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William B. Montgomery, Stanford, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Sallee, Taylor Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Dorothy Morris, Liberty, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gaines "Jim" Hodges, Cumberland Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John (Billy) Whitlock, Adair Co. native (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruby Arlene Gardner Wright, Green Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Burton, Columbia, KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth "Beth" Russell, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Sarah Brooke Hart, Jamestown, KY (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Noel, Adair County, KY, native (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Humphrey, 83, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph J. Cole, 90, Cumberland County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernice A. Wisdom, 86, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zannie Mae Burton Estes, Green Co., KY, Adair Co. KY native (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Elavee Sells Wright, Cumberland Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Randall Jason Morgan, Sr., 69, Green Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Carol Leigh, 70, Danville, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Arthur Litteral, 54, Adair Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Wilson, 75, Russell County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jonny Davis, 84, Russell County, KY/Perry County, KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Fay Catlett, 68, Adair Co. KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Regina Fudge, 90, Columbia, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jackson, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy Dimple Cheatham Powell (1915-1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva England, 75, Edmonton, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice G. Wilson, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Douglas Clark, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Russell Grant, 78, Columbia, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith (Judy) Sexton, 71, Adair Co., KY (1944-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis Jessee, 54, Adair Co., KY (1960-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Anne Montgomery, Taylor County, KY (1985-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Peyton (Tom) Chaney, 85, Horse Cave, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verna Eudora Neagle, 93, Green Co., KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
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