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Mr. Roy Lewis McCubbin, Green County, KY (1932-2018)

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Oak Forest Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was also a retired heavy equipment operator for 22 years for the Kentucky Highway Department. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Edith Milby McCubbin on June 6, 1997 having united in marriage on January 19, 1952. He later united in marriage to Virginia Trowbridge on July 4, 2000 who survives. He leaves six direct and six step living descendants.
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Mr. Roy Lewis McCubbin, 85, of Summersville, KY, departed this life on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab in Campbellsville, KY.

The funeral services for Mr. Roy Lewis McCubbin will be conducted at 10amCT, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, with burial to follow in the Wilson Cemetery, Montgomery Mill Road, Summersville, KY. Bro. Robert Knight and Bro. Allen Durrett will officiate. Visitation is requested from 4pm until 8pmCT, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Wednesday until time of the funeral service.



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2018-01-08 23:42:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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John Waddell speaks to Columbia Rotary Club



2018-01-08 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Debra Waddell.

On Monday evening, January 8, 2018, John "Gibbs" Waddell spoke at the Adair County Rotary Club meeting held at Lindsey Wilson College. His topic was "Rural Crime Prevention." He was presented with an appreciation gift, from the Rotary, by President Jerry Holt. - Debra Waddell

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One dead after early morning Nelson Co., KY accident

Icy road a factor. Driver pronounced dead at the scene. Juvenile male passenger uninjured. Accident is still under investigation.
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By Trp. Jeff Gregory, Public Information Officer
KSP Post 4, Elizabethtown, KY

BLOOMFIELD, KY –Kentucky State Police Post 04 Troopers worked a single vehicle fatal accident in Bloomfield this morning.

On Monday, January 8, 2018 at approximately 6amET, KSP Troopers received a call of an accident in the 4000 block of KY 1066.


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2018-01-08 20:55:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

KY House accepts Hoover's resignation from Speaker post

Jamestown Rep. Jeff Hoover announced today that he is resigning as House Speaker, but will remain in the Kentucky House of Representatives.

Kentucky.com has video footage of Hoover's resignation speech:

In a lengthy floor speech, state Rep. Jeff Hoover resigns as speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives on Monday, Jan. 8. Read more at kentucky.com


2018-01-08 19:31:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Bobby Brockman, Taylor County, KY (1956-2018)

Bobby's storied career started while attending the University of Tennessee and working as a manager for Coach Ray Mears. Years later, it would be safe to say that anyone who watched, played, listened to or talked about sports around the state knows the name "Bobby Brockman". He was the sports editor for the Central KY News Journal for over thirty-two years, sports historian for Campbellsville University Athletics and the sports aficionado for both the Big Dawg and WAVE radio stations. His enthusiasm for the game was evident through his personality and work ethic. As if work and raising a family wasn't enough, he also made time to coach some local softball leagues and enjoy some camaraderie during lunch at Jeff's Food Mart. He was the son of the late Albert Brockman & Anna Mary Perkins Brockman. His wife of 33 years, Sonja Noel Brockman, survives. He leaves four direct living descendants. His final resting place will be in Casey County, KY.
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Bobby Brockman, 61, of Campbellsville, KY, died Sunday, January 7, 2018 in Campbellsville.

The funeral service will be at 10amCT/11amET, Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will be in Noel's Chapel First Church of God Cemetery, Casey County, KY. Visitation will be after 2pmCT/3pmET, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2018-01-08 18:59:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Rep. Jody Richards retiring from House

Adair County native Jody Richards has annouced this week that he will not seek re-election when his term ends. Richards has served Kentucky House District 20 since 1976, a run of over 40 years, 14 of them as Speaker of the House.

Statewide coverage:


2018-01-08 18:22:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

KSP Cadet Class #96 reports for training Sun 9 Jan 2018

The Thin Gray Line: With 56 troopers retiring in 2017, the agency is left with only 835 of authorized strength of 1070.
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By Lt. Michael Webb

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2018) - Seventy-five recruits from throughout the Commonwealth and three other states reported to the Kentucky State Police Academy in Frankfort yesterday to begin 24 weeks of training that will determine whether they have what it takes to join "The Thin Gray Line." The first day's activities for Cadet Class #96 included a variety of physical fitness tests such as weight lifting, sit-ups, push-ups, a 300 meter run and a 1-1/2 mile run.


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2018-01-08 14:39:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Cattlemen's Chili contest tonight, 8 Jan 2018, winner gets $100

By Teresa Bright

The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will have their annual meeting tonight, Monday - January 8, 2018 at 6pmCT at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street Columbia, KY. UK Beef Specialist Dr. Roy Burris will serve at the night’s guest speaker.

Other activities will include the election of officers, awards for the Cattlemen of the Year and Appreciation Award. A chili contest will also be held. Anyone who would like to participate in the chili contest should bring a crockpot of chili. Each entry will be judged by a panel of three judges. The winner will receive $100 cash prize. For more information, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 384-2317. --Teresa Bright


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Dallas Ray Holt, 71, Montpelier, Adair County, KY (1946-2018)

He had professed faith in Christ. He was a construction worker, a Veteran of the Vietnam Era serving his county in the United States Army, a member of the local VFW Post 6097, American Legion, DAV, NRA, and was an avid hunter who enjoyed his beagles. He was a member of an outstanding Adair County, KY, family, the son of the Jess Thomas & Lyda McGaha Holt. His wife, Dorothy Mann Holt, survives. He leaves six direct living descendants.
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Dallas Ray Holt, 71, Adair County, KY (1946-2018) Dallas Ray Holt, 71 of the Montpelier Community of Adair Co. passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 12:29amET. at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY, after several weeks illness.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 11amCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Stanley Watson the officiating clergy. Interment will be in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, with full military honors presented by the local VFW Post 6097. Visitation after 4:30pmCT, Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Jerry Burbridge, Kenny Redmon, Billy Stearns, Matt Keltner, Chad Curry and Tommy Wheeler.


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Adair Co. Fiscal Court regular meeting, 09 Jan 2018 - AGENDA


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By Gale Cowan

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 6pmCT, Tue 09 Jan 2018, in the basement meeting room, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, with the following agenda:


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Four month investigation by ACSO results in indictments for home invasion

Three Adair County men indicted and arrested on charges related to a Home Invasion in the Breeding Community of Adair County, KY, on August 9, 2017.
NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

From Adair County Sheriff's Office

On August 9, 2017, Deputies responded to a reported home invasion in the Breeding Community of Adair County. Upon arrival, deputies discovered several items including guns, knifes, and a vehicle had been stolen. Preliminary investigation determined one victim had been assaulted and three men total had items stolen. Following a four month long investigation by multiple deputies involving multiple crimes of similar theft and burglaries, The Adair County Sheriff's Office presented charges to The Adair County Grand Jury against three following three men:


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2018-01-08 11:28:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Dewey Dayne Sturgell, 49, & Kerri Lee Sturgell, 43, Casey Co. KY (d 5 Jan 2018)

They were natives of Ohio, and residents of Casey County, KY, at the time of their deaths in Taylor County, KY. They both attended Blessed Hope Old Regular Baptist Church, in the Pellyton Community of Adair County, KY. Dewey was employed by Fuel Total Systems as a Forklift Operator. He strived to make people laugh and loved his children and wife to the fullest. Dewey was a self-taught mechanic. Kerri Sturgell was employed by Total Systems as a Machine Operator. She loved her family exponentially. Their final resting place will be in Adair County, KY, in the Blessed Hope Cemetery. They are survived by their son and daughter, Matthew Dayne Sturgell and Katlynn Dawne Sturgell, among many others left to carry on their legacy.
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Dewey Dayne Sturgell, 49, and Kerri Lee Sturgell, 43, of Casey County, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018, in Taylor County, KY, from injuries sustained in a car accident.

The funeral service for Dewey Dayne Sturgell & Kerri Sturgell, will be held at 11amCT/12pmNoonET on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Blessed Hope Old Regular Baptist Church at 2-476 Spruce Pine Road, Columbia (Pellyton Community), KY, with Elder Billy Campbell, Sr. and Elder Billy Campbell, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Blessed Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends 9am-11pmCT/10am-12pmNoonET, on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Blessed Hope Old Regular Baptist Church.


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2018-01-08 11:09:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair County CJE announce MLK Day closings - 15 Jan 2018

Judge Executive Michael Stephens' office, the Adair County Sheriff's Department, County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin's office, the office of Jeff Feese, PVA, the Green River Animal Shelter, Adair County Road Department, and the Adair County Recycling Center, will be closed Monday, January 15, 2018 to allow county employees the opportunity to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. - Bridget Compton, Executive Secretary, Adair County Fiscal Court

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Daniel (Bugsy) Robertson, 57, Russell County, KY (1960-2018)

He was a native of Indianapolis, IN, and a resident of Russell Springs, KY, at the time of his death. He was the son of Eula Mae Robertson and Bro. Herl B Robertson of Russell County, KY. His wife, Delila Robertson, survives. He leaves five direct living descendants. Daniel was a factory worker.
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Daniel "Bugsy" Robertson, 57, of Russell Springs, KY died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. Funeral service for Daniel "Bugsy" Robertson will be 2pmCT, Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Mitchell Bunch officiating. Visitation will be 12pmNoon-2pmCT, Thursday. Interment will in the New Friendship Cemetery, Russell County, KY. Special music will be rendered by Mitchell & Deanna Bunch. Pallbearers: Darris Robertson, Garnett Robertson, Michael Robertson, Dillan Maynard, Matt McClannahan, and Jadin Stapp.


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2018-01-08 10:41:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mike Watson: The Gilmer Brothers of Adair Co., KY/War of 1812

A taste of Monday Morning History--When the War of 1812 erupted with Great Britain early in the nineteenth century, Kentucky and Tennessee provided more soldiers than the other United States combined. Many men from South Central Kentucky volunteered to go forth and whip those British behinds. Adair County was not to be outdone and provided most of the men for three companies. The Gilmer name is extinct in Adair today, but once was well-known and its members numerous. James Gilmer, who lived to old age in Iowa, and two brothers, participated in the War. --MIKE WATSON
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By Mike Watson, Adair County Historian

James Gilmer--listed in Kentucky Adjutant General's Report incorrectly as Gilman, private, Captain Shirley's Company; born 1 November 1784, likely in Rockbridge County, Virginia, a son of Captain James Gilmer and Ann Hill; married Elizabeth "Betsey" Allen 14 December 1813 in Adair County. Gilmer resided at Glasgow, Jefferson County, Iowa, aged 66 in November 1850, and aged 70 in April 1855 according to bounty land documents. James Gilmer married Patsey Gilmer in Adair County 11 August 1812, attest James G. Gilmer, Sr. and James G. Gilmer, Jr.


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Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments 2 Jan 2018

Indictments brought against 15 individuals from Louisville, Edmonton, Elizabethtown, and Columbia, KY, and Edinburgh, IN on charges including burglary, assault, kidnapping, theft, possession, trafficking, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and wanton endangerment.

NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

The Adair County, KY Circuit Court grand jury, Columbia, KY, returned indictments against the following individuals on Tuesday, 2 January 2018:


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2018-01-08 09:43:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Jordan Alves: Remembering Bobby Brockman (1956-2018)

Local Sports Editor and Campbellsville University Athletics historian, Bobby Brockman, passes away at age 61
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Story by Jordan Alves, sports information director

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - The Campbellsville community lost a dear friend on Sunday morning, January 7, 2018. Bobby Brockman, the long-time sports editor at the Central Kentucky News-Journal, passed away in his sleep at the age of 61.

If you knew Brockman, he was the encyclopedia for all things sports. His knowledge for national, state and local sporting events was by far one of his top talents. He was also what I like to call, the "Historian for all things Campbellsville University Athletics." Bobby was always my first call when I was stumped and needed an answer. And more times than not, he always came through with the answer I was looking for.

His storied career started 33 years ago at the CKNJ and just a few months ago on Sept. 18, 2017, Brockman published his weekly column about the many fond memories of being sports editor. It's ironic for me to have the opportunity to share the memories we have of Bobby because my birthday, well, is on Sept. 18.

Brockman's first day at the CKNJ was Friday, Sept. 13, 1985. He took over the sports section for long-time sports editor and then-General Manager Richard RoBards.

RoBards sent Brockman on his first assignment to Russell County High School, as the Lakes were hosting Campbellsville High. Little did he know the head coaches in those games - Dave Fryrear (CHS) and Ron Finley (Russell County) would make lasting impacts on Campbellsville University Athletics.

According to Bobby's column, Fryrear told him after CHS took a 63-0 shellacking, "If you could write about this game, you could write about any of them."

Fast forward about 24 years when RoBards retired from the newspaper company and found part-time work in the Campbellsville University Sports Information Department as the lead photographer and story-teller. On days like today, the wise words of both my mentors come to mind - keep it short and simple when telling your story. I am sorry Bobby and Richard, but I don't think this one is going to be short.

It was RoBards who introduced me to Brockman one afternoon while eating lunch at Jeff's Food Mart. Bobby was a mainstay at Jeff's. It was almost like clockwork. Every day around 11 a.m., he would roll in and order his usual - Cajun turkey on wheat with Swiss cheese and tomato. Always tomato, never mayo! He also had a bottle of water and a bag of chips.

I'm sure he didn't even have to place that order, as he was one of the regulars for owner, long-time CU supporter and good friend of Bobby's, Jeff Wright.

"Bobby and I have been friends since he was in high school, and I was sports editor at the News-Journal," stated RoBards in a text message on Sunday afternoon. "The news of his death saddens me and my entire family. To say he will be missed would be an understatement.

"His knowledge of local and national sports, events, dates, scores, player jersey numbers -- everything sports -- stored in his brain like a special set of encyclopedias. My heart goes out to his wife, Sonja, and his beloved daughters Rachel, Melanie and Savanna."

Another fond memory and maybe the most fitting moment.... One of Brockman's last assignments came on Friday night, January 5, 2018..... it was the Battle of the Birds between Taylor County and Campbellsville. The entire city and county shows up for these rivalry matchups, and I'm sure Brockman, a former Campbellsville Eagle himself, talked to half of them while sitting at his patented location under the left basket. The Eagles ended up coming from behind to pull the victory over TCHS, 66-63.

Friday night was also my first Battle of the Birds rivalry. I didn't have plans to attend but Matt Payton, radio program director at 88.7 The Tiger, needed a troubleshooter to help a few CU broadcast students with the CHS radio call. I obliged and I am so glad I did because I wouldn't have that last memory of talking to Bobby about the Lady Tiger wrestling NWCA National Duals Championship - which he said would be front page news this coming week.

Well, Bobby, I wish I had control over what would go on the front page of the CKNJ this week because a story on you would take precedent.

But that's who Bobby was. He cared more about the promotion of local athletes through community sports, high school, college and local pros than he did for anything else. Sports was his passion, and it rubbed off on a community that is grieving his loss.

"Bobby was a dear friend and his stories were a joy to read," said CU athletics supporter Rick Wilson. "Bobby was always fair in his coverage, no matter who won the game, and he put his own scope on his writing. The historical knowledge we lost this morning is devastating.

"Before the times of SIDs and sports editors at surrounding newspapers, Bobby traveled and worked so hard. I'll always remember him sitting down to my left at the CHS gym and a revolving door of people would always stop, say hello and share a laugh. He was a great friend and will be sorely missed in our community."

"It has been such a pleasure for me to work with Bobby for many years," said CU Director of Athletics, Jim Hardy. "Bobby has long been the voice of central Kentucky sports. He was always so supportive and fair in the way he reported our community sports, and his influence will be felt for many years and be sorely missed. Our prayers will be with all of the Brockman family."

Lastly, Brockman attended the University of Tennessee and was a basketball manager for coach Ray Mears. He and his college roommate, WWE star Kevin Nash, were diehard fans, and I'd like to believe Bobby's last game he ever witnessed on this earth was the Vols' upset over Kentucky on Saturday night at Thompson Boling Arena in Knoxville.

If there was any way to go out, I'm sure Bobby's dream would have been a Campbellsville High School victory over rival Taylor County and a Tennessee win over Kentucky. He got exactly that.

Looking back at the column he posted a few months ago on my birthday, Sept. 18, Brockman's last sentence read: "Who knows what year 33 at the CKNJ or thereafter holds for me, but my granddad, we grandchildren called him Pappy just like his own children did, warned me up in Spurlington in the 1960s: "Don't get the big head boy, you can and will be replaced someday.""

Bobby, you may be replaced at the CKNJ in the coming weeks but the lasting memories and the mark you made on local sports in Campbellsville, Kentucky, will never be met again.

From all of us at Campbellsville University, and I think I can speak for the entire Campbellsville community, Rest in Peace my Brother in Christ.

Funeral arrangements have not been announced as of Sunday afternoon but once they are, CU athletics will publish. - Jordan Alves


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Adair Clerk's office announces schedule for MLK Day

The Adair County Clerk's Office, Ste 3, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, will be closed Saturday, January 13 and Monday January 15, 2018, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. - Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk

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The Gospel Sounds at Hadley Community Church 14 Jan 2018

The Gospel Sounds will be singing at Hadley Community Church, 8269 Fairplay Road, Columbia, KY, Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 6:30pmCT. Everyone is welcome. - Alterine Hadley

2018-01-08 08:39:20 | Comments | Printable version

Adair County Board of Elections sets meeting dates

Public Notice

By Lisa Greer, Adair County Court Clerk

The Adair County Board of Elections met on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at their regular monthly meeting and set date, time, and location of their 2018 Monthly Board Meetings.

The Adair County Board of Elections will hold their regular monthly meetings for 2018, every fourth Thursday, at 2:30pmCT, in the Adair County Clerk's Office, 424 Public Square, Ste3, Columbia, KY. All meetings are open to the public


2018-01-08 08:14:22 | Comments | Printable version

The Whitehurst Diaries: January Thaw

A venture outside at 42 F seemed almost balmy after the long days and nights of biting cold. - SHARON WHITEHURST
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By Sharon Whitehurst

I scuttled outside in the cold, briefly, on Friday to record a few images of our frosty world.

Pale winter sunlight threw shadows across the walk and steps that lead from the side porch down the slope to the lane. Purple sage and winter-grey stems of lavender sprawl in the leaf littered herb bed. The invasive rugosas thrust out stiff and thorny branches.

In the weed-plagued strips that I am determined to see as perennial borders, thyme and dianthus still hold subdued green color.

Tattered seed heads and winter-seared leaves of clematis 'Candida' arch over the trellis and rattle against the board fence.


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Chris Jessie updates on road conditions, Elizabethtown area

By Chris Jessie, Public Information Officer
KY Transportation Cabinet District 4, Elizabethtown, KY

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (Mon 8 Jan 2018. 5:56amCT) - While most road surfaces are wet there are still icy patches on various routes through District 4 counties. Over the past couple of hours, there are reports of incidents on KY 313 between Radcliff and I65 along with Bluegrass Parkway and US 62 between Elizabethtown and Bardstown.

Residual treatments from last week and spot treatments from crews have helped keep many routes from freezing.

As mentioned in the advisory before this weather event, motorists should realize current visual observation can be deceptive with respect to determining ice versus wet pavement. Areas particularly at risk are low lying stretches and northward facing hills. Please slow down and plan travel accordingly over the next couple of hours as temperatures continue to rise.


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Adair County Schools on regular schedule today, Mon 8 Jan 2018

For Go or No Go, see CM EVENTS today
By Ed Waggener

David Jones, Transportation Director for the Adair County School District, called before 5amCT, this morning to re-affirm that Adair County Schools Adair County Schools are in session and that buses are running on regular schedule.

Mr. Jones said that he has checked around the district and that temperatures are well above freezing, with wet roads the only challenge.


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Firefighters' action holds barn damage to moderate level

Midnight blaze in Vester is 4th fire of a very busy Sunday, January 7, 2018
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By Donald Hare, Public Information Officer
Adair County Fire Department, 200 Merchant Street, Columbia, KY

The Adair County Fire Department responded to a barn fire on Sunday night, January 7, 2018, responding to an initial call which came in at 11:47pmCT, to 6550 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, to property owned by James Walker.

The barn sustained moderate damage to the front portion of building.

There were 14 firemen on the scene for around 45 minutes.


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Phyllis Kay Wethington, 70, Columbia, KY (1947-2018)

Kay was a homemaker and a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. She was a member of a large, highly regarded Clementsville, Casey County, KY, centered family, with many close relatives surving in Adair County, KY and elsewhere.
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Phyllis Kay Wethington age 70, of Columbia, KY passed away on Saturday January 6th, 2018 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Funeral Services will be held 10amCT/11amET, Wednesday January 10, 2017 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY Hwy 49, Liberty, KY. Father George Otuma officiating. Burial will be in the St. Bernard Cemetery by St. Bernard Church, 5075 KY 551, Liberty, KY in the Clementsville Community of Casey County Visitation will be held 4pm-8pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Tuesday January 9, 2018 and after 7amCT/8amET, Wednesday January 10, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.


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2018-01-08 03:23:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

ACFD candidate forum, chili supper, auction benefits Crusade

By Donald Hare, Public Information Officer
Adair County Fire Department

The Adair County Fire Department, 200 Merchant Street, Columbia, KY, will hold a Candidate Forum, Chili Supper, and Auction, starting at 5pmCT, Saturday, February 17, 2018. All political candidates who would like will be given time to speak. Meal begins at 5pmCT and Candidates will be allowed to start speaking at 5:30pmCT. Dale Hayes will conclude the evening with an auction. All proceeds from the evening will go to the 2018 WHAS Crusade for Children. Any Business or Candidate that would like to donate to the auction please contact any firemen or Charlie Crawhorn at 270-634-3512 or Donald Hare 417-505-9241. - Donald Hare, Public Information Officer.


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Today - MONDAY with CM -

Haiku by Robert Stone for January 8, 2018:
Gifts from her children
bring joy to a mother’s eyes
and pride to giver’s.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 8 January 2018.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2309



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Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 8
Happy Anniversary, Willie Mat Feese, (1915-2013) and Grace Feese (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Andy Willis (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Beverly Hollingsworth | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brady Hixson (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dylan Mann (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gale Burris Cowan (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gary Mann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jo Greene (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Maddie Harmon (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Margaret Bault Varble | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marilyn McGowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marsha Napier | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Burris of Russell Springs (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronnie Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shelby Robertson (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tasha Padgett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tim Blackistone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zack Giles | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny 'Coon' Calhoun, Adair County, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty Jean Fergerson, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Sue Terry Smith, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Faye Piskorski, Burkesville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Ann Corbin, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pina Lee Pyles, Columbia, KY (1919-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Grider, Casey Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Ray "Steve" Cassada (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Naomi Ruth Cerezo, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freda Ann Pettit Kingery, Taylor Co., KY native (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lou Keltner, Adair Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Faye Robertson, Casey County, KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ovella Mae Wilson, Green Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James G. Wyland, Adair Co., KY, Kansas native (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Allen Robertson, Center, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Creal Cundiff, 72, Adair County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Glen Eastridge, Elk Horn, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kermit J. Brockman, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nathan D. Hale, Adair Co., KY, Russell Co., KY native (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Shirley Lou Hendricks, 71, Green Co., KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clark Lee Prall Hopkins, 63, Taylor County, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kim Brown Angel, Casey Co., KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christina Gribbins, 39, Taylor Co., KY (1976-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jason Timothy Gosser, 33, Casey Co., KY (1983-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl Lloyd Guthrie, Cumberland Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Lucas, 90, Middleburg, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Jones, 42, Burkesville, KY (1974-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fern Spears, 82, Burkesville, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Ernest Snyder, Casey Co., KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Jean Hogue Lay, Casey Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarence Wayne Price, 47, Green County, KY (1970-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Lewis McCubbin, Green County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Malcolm Willis, 84, Marrowbone, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Knopp, 89, Taylor County, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Cash, Burkesville, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Bea Greninger, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Edwards Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Fisher, 97, Greensburg, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Weldon Wright, 86, Burkesville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Douglas Moran, 78, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lanny Smith, 78, Hustonville, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Mary Davis, 88, Russell County, KY (1930-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Montgomery, 96, Adair County, KY (1922-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mayrene Combs Bell, 76, Edmonton, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Montra Keen, 89, Columbia, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Taylor, 86, Columbia, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norris Shawn McCawley, 50, Columbia, KY (1971-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Samuel Clark Vaught, 56, Liberty, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2018
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCT
Events with No Specific Start Times, Sponsored Events and Weather Related Schedule Changes.
School schedule changes: Posted as confirmed.

GO: These Schools on Regular Schedule

- Adair County School District. per David Jones, Transportation Director
- Campbellsville Independent School District - Taylor County School District.

NO GO: School will be closed

- Green County School District - School Closed. Gold Day. NTI (Not Traditional Instruction Day). Per Adam Whitlock, Transportation Director. Larry Smith The Big Dawg, FM 99.9.
- Russell County School District - No Classes. Per Supt Michael Ford. NTI day. Larry Smith The Big Dawg, FM 99.9.
No School but Non-traditional day for students in these districts

Checks elsewhere

Some area closings may not be listed here. In addition to School District websites, and area radio stations, including Larry Smith on The Big Dawg, 99.9FM, places to also find weather related schedules. are: | (ID:51395, Comment)
6:00amCT

EVENTS with SPECIFIC START TIMES BELOW | (ID:51433, Comment)
7:00amCT Adair Recycling Center, 32 Service Road, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782 Hours: Mon-Tue-Wed from 7am-3pmCT. Thu-Fri Bins are available outside; Supervisor will be in and out of shelter from 7am-3pmCT. | (ID:51434, Comment)
8:00amCTToday at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. - Open 8am-5pmCT. Bookmobile 8:30am-3:3pmCT, Cane Valley Run. Baby Lapsit 10am-11amCT. Miss Joyce, 11amCT. Miss Charleen, 11:30amCT. Miss Sandra, 12:30amCT. Adair County Public Library Board Meeting - 12:05pmCT. | (ID:51435, Comment)
7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at at Glance. Not Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties Once at Docket for all Kentucky Counties, Choose 1) Circuit or District, 2) County - from drop down list 3) Verify dates :
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY. No (0) Event(s) Circuit Court. Seventy-six (76) Events in District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. Two (2) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Ninety (90) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. One (1) Court Events in Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. One ninety one (191) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Sixteen (16) Court Event(s) in Circuit Court. One hundred sixty (160) Court Event(s) in District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:51441, Comment)
10:00amCTServices, 10amCT/11amET, Campbellsville, KY, for Mrs. Gwenda Morris Hitch, 67, Taylor County, KY (1950-2018) | (ID:51420, Comment)
11:00amCTServices, Jamestown, KY, for Jennifer Christine (Chris) Roy, 45, Russell Co, KY (1972-2018) | (ID:51416, Comment)
Service, (12pmNoonET), Pellyton, Adair Co., KY, for Dewey Dayne Sturgell, 49, & Kerri Lee Sturgell, 43, Casey Co. KY (d 5 Jan 2018) | (ID:51447, Comment)
NoonCT Chimes at Noon Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:51437, Comment)
1:00pmCTJustice, IL service, for Don C. Hale, Sr., 80, Adair County, KY (1937-2018) | (ID:51359, Comment)
Service for Johnie Lee Hughes, Russell County, KY (1952-2018) | (ID:51407, Comment)
4:30pmCTAdair County High School regular monthly SBDM meeting in the library at the high school, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY - Troy W Young | (ID:51383, Comment)
5:00pmCT Chimes for the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:51438, Comment)
6:00pmCTColumbia Boy Scout Troop 185 meets regularly each Monday night at Columbia Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. - Troy Elmore, Scoutmaster. (RECURRING WEEKLY) | (ID:51439, Comment)
Boy Scouts - Russell Springs, KY - BSA Troop 241 meets on Mondays at Liberty Baptist Church, 215 Wilson Street in Russell Springs, KY. Contact Becky at 270-585-1151. | (ID:51440, Comment)
Cattlemen's Chili contest | (ID:51450, Comment)
7:00pmCTACHS Boys Varsity Basketball hosts Caverna HS at John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. - Brent Campbell, Sports Information Director | (ID:51428, Comment)

 

































 
 
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