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Celebrating commencement -- your pictures welcome!

We're excited for families with graduating students in Adair and surrounding counties and invite your favorite photos and notes of congratulations that you'd like shared with the ColumbiaMagazine.com family. Each photo needs names, left to right, and where and when it was taken. Text a photo with notes to 270-403-0017 and have a wonderful commencement season!

2018-05-24 23:46:33 | Comments | Printable version

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Lifetime hunt for world's unique 5-strand barbwire fencepost completed in Adair Co. KY.



2018-05-24 - Christine, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
This one has to go in the World Record Book of Guinnesses. Linda's little Honda almost auto-braked when this fencepost was spotted, not far from Blooming Chapel Brethren in Christ Church. It is so awe-inspiring we won't try to explain how it came to be - will just say that even though it is a bucket list achievement, it is not a life shortening one - rather it is encouragement for anyone in their withering, out-of-warranty years, that parts may fail but the whole endures. It is, too, confirmation that youthful beauty is an accident of nature, but beautiful old is a work of art. - EW

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Multi-county pursuit ends in the arrest of a Crestwood man

Fleeing motorcycle alleged to have reached speeds of 130 miles per on chase beginning in Bullitt County, continuing into Jefferson County before suspect apprehended and arrested. He faces multiple charges.
NOTE: Arrests and charges are not findings of guilt. An individual charged in an arrest is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

By Tpr. Scotty R. Sharp, Public Information Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 4, Elizabethtown, KY

SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY (Thu 24 May 2018) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 04 arrested a Crestwood man Thursday morning, following a two-county vehicle pursuit on May 24, 2018. At approximately 10:46amET, while on routine patrol, KSP Post 04 Troopers observed a motorcycle speeding northbound on I-65 near the 110 mile marker in Bullitt County. As Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, the operator began to flee reaching speeds in excess of 130mph. The pursuit having begun in Bullitt County continued into Jefferson County before ending in the northbound lanes at the 129 mile marker on I-65.


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2018-05-24 21:26:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Adair County HS Quizbowl Team gearing up for Nationals

Adair County High School's team is composed of seniors Benjamin Hancock and C.J. Bonifer, juniors Trevor Smith and Christopher Stuchell, and sophomores Madelyn Harmon and Keaton Coomer.
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By Alex Damisch

An Adair County High School quizbowl team will be competing at high school quizbowl nationals, the National Scholastic Championship (NSC), on (ACHS appearance time not given - CM) June 2 and 3, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA. Adair County quizbowlers will compete against more than 90 other high school teams from around the country and the world.

Adair County is on a current streak of 18 straight Kentucky State Governor's Cup appearances. The team has placed in the Top 10 at the International Future Problem Solving Championships eight times and are the current Future Problem Solving State Champions.


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2018-05-24 21:11:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Lt. Colonel Dalton Taylor, Gradyville, Adair County, KY native


His long time wish and love for his home state and roots, was to return to the hills of Kentucky and be buried with his mother, Annilee Taylor. Services for Dalton Taylor will be Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 1pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Chester Taylor and Barney Taylor the officiating clergy. Visiting will be after 10amCT, on Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Jones Chapel Cemetery, 2700 Jones Chapel Road, Columbia, KY, on Tuesday May 29, 2018 with full military honors presented by Columbia VFW Post 6097
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Lt. Colonel Dalton Taylor
February 5, 1938 to May 17, 2018

On Thursday, May 17, 2018, Dalton Taylor entered through the gates of Heaven to be with his Lord, Savior and Creator, Jesus Christ, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Dalton was born in Gradyville, KY on February 5, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annilee and Durard Taylor, from Kentucky.

Colonel Taylor dedicated his life to serving God, his family, and as a decorated veteran and hero, served his country, which he loved so much, 33 years in the US Air Force. Colonel Taylor enlisted in the Air Force in San Antonio, in 1955, completing his Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base. Colonel Taylor then began his career as a pilot, upon completing flight school.


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2018-05-24 20:03:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair Election workers checks ready at CJE Stephens' office

Public Notice

Checks are ready to be picked up for anyone who worked the election polls on Tuesday. Any checks not picked up by 12pm noonCT on Friday, May 25, 2018 will be mailed. Checks may be picked up at Adair Co. Judge Executive Michael Lee Stephens Office in the Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Suite 1, Columbia, KY. Anyone with any questions may call the Judge's Office at 270-384-4703. - Gale Cowan


2018-05-24 17:04:47 | Comments | Printable version

Stephen W. Emerson, 54 Casey County, KY (1963-2018)

He was the son of Glen E. Emerson, who survives, and the late Loretta B. Emerson. He leaves one direct living descendant, a daughter, Loren Emerson. He was a native of Cincinnati , Ohio, and was a resident of that city at the time of his death. His final resting place will be in his ancestral home, Casey County, KY, at Whited Cemetery
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Stephen W. Emerson, 54, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at his residence.

The funeral service will be held at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Darrell Karnes and Pastor Amber Poore officiating. Burial will follow in Whited Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9am-12pmNoonCT/10am-1pmET, on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.


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2018-05-24 11:21:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

VFW Post 6097 First: 1st Memorial Day at new Green Hills Post

Breeding resident, decorated combat veteran Paul Smith, keynote speaker
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By Joe Hare, Commander, VFW Post 6097

The public is invited to our Memorial Day program on Sunday, 27 May 2018 at VFW Columbia Post 6097, 500 Greenhills Road, Columbia. The program will begin at 2:30pmCT, in the Post with our program. The speaker this year is one of our own members, Paul Smith.


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2018-05-24 10:28:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

It's Indians v Eagles in 21st District Baseball Championship - TONIGHT

The ACHS Indian Baseball Tribe plays a District Championship game against the Campbellsville Eagles tonight at 6pmCT/7pmET, at Campbellsville High School, 230 W Main Street (campus), Campbellsville, KY.
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By Debra Cowan

The Adair County High School baseball tribe will travel to Campbellsville tonight, Thursday, May 24, 2018, to face the Campbellsville Eagles in the District Championship game. The game begins at 6pmCT and the Tribe would love to have the bleachers full of Indian fans. The game will be played on the Eagles' field at 230 West Main, Campbellsville, KY.

The Tribe earned this championship game by defeating a very good Taylor County Cardinal team on Monday night.


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2018-05-24 10:26:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Donna Jones: Flowers at TRH part of Monarch Waystation

Donna Jones writes:
These flowers are part of the Monarch Waystation that is being created at the Trabue House by the Adair County Garden Club. Stay tuned for a dedication ceremony in the future. --Donna Jones
Comments re photo 78849 Flower gardens at TrabueRussell House


2018-05-24 10:17:23 | Comments | Printable version

Traffic Advisory: I-65 lane closure scheduled Thu 23 May 2018

I-65 info for tonight from our District 5 Office in Louisville for work north of Elizabethtown . . . - CHRIS JESSIE

By Chris Jessie, Public Information Officer

Louisville, KY (May 23, 2018) - The right lane of I-65 South at mile marker 111 will be closed on Thursday evening, May 24 for concrete slab replacement. The lane closure is scheduled from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Friday morning.


2018-05-24 08:34:31 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Clerk's Office closed May 26 & 28 for Memorial Day 2018

Public Notice:

The Adair County Clerk's Office, Ste 3, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, will be closed Saturday, May 26 and Monday May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. Lisa Greer, Clerk.


2018-05-24 08:07:50 | Comments | Printable version

Charles Marshburn: Picture at TRH like a French painting

Charles Marshburn writes
The picture of the blue and yellow flowers looks like a French painting! - Charles Marshburn
Thanks, as always, Mr. Marshburn Linda will appreciate that. Here's a link to the picture. Flower gardens at Trabue-Russell House - EW


2018-05-24 07:59:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Husky type dog with collar found in southern Adair County, KY

Today I saw a Husky looking dog with a collar and a piece of cable attached to it. He looked lost and hungry. He was black with a white coat and clear steel eyes. The dog was on E.Smith Road in the Breeding area about a mile off Hwy 61. I post this because I think someone in the area had lost such a dog. If so, I hope this helps. - Roger D. Smith 270-384-5155.

2018-05-24 06:21:34 | Comments | Printable version

Marian Clair Parker, 77, Taylor County, KY (1940-2018)

She married Ronald Evan Parker, who survives, and they would have celebrated their 42nd Wedding Anniversary on July 10 of this year. She was a talented artist, loved helping the needy, loved to fish and play golf and never met a stranger. Prior to retiring she had worked as an Administrative Assistant and was of the Catholic faith. Her final resting place will be in Taylor County, KY.
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Marian Clair Parker, 77, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, FL.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018, at 11amCT, at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, 503 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, with The Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan officiating with Rev. Clay Wheeler assisting. Burial will follow at Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, with bearers being Stephanie Francis, Mary Wheeler, Johnnie Lewis Parker, Bill Logan Parker, Chris Parker and Brian Tucker. The family request visitation on Thursday evening, May 24, 2018 between the hours of 4pmCT/5pmET and 7pmCT/8pmET at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.


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2018-05-24 00:43:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Today - Thursday with CM - 24 May 2018

Haiku by Robert Stone for May 24, 2018:
Those living their dreams
find every day a new way
to say I love you.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 24 May 2018.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2445



2018-05-24 00:07:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 24
Happy Anniversary, Brian and Tiffani Campbell (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Chris and Rita Bragg (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Dennis and Lisa Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Randall Brian and Tiffani Campbell (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alley Brook Crawhorn (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Reed Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brooklyn Bardin (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryce Farris (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carroll Wheatley Powell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debbie Moore Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dr. Edward "Doc" Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Faylene (Fay) Spencer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Harold Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Pendleton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Tiller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pam Shearer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phyllis Reeves | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roy Dean (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruth Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Blue B. Lynch, Liberty, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ersie Pearl Beasley Delk, formerly of Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Jack Davidson, Russell County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie B. Sullivan, Cumberland Co., KY native (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fay Touchstone Pope, Taylor Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Beth Branstetter, Metcalfe Co., KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma McCool, Burkesville, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loeta Myers, Adair County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ida Mae "Charlie" Smith, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenna Nadine Keltner, Adair Co., KY, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Parker Ewing, Taylor County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Thomas Billingsley, Monroe Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy D. Judd, Taylor County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Jack Conner, Russell Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diana Tucker Salmon, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lilburn (Dwight) Wilcher, Casey County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margarita Wheeler Thomas, Estill Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tom Brock, 62, Milltown, Adair County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gloria (Jean) Karr, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen F. Newton Vaughn, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Michael White, 65, Edmonton, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John A. Fisher, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kermit Eugene (Cub) Hadley, 73, Adair County, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Gale Bradshaw, 59, Columbia, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Miller, 68, Greensburg, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Stone, 86, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Reeves Smith, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Addis Abrell, 73, Adair Co., KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, May 24, 2018
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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-3:30pmCT. | (ID:53699, Comment)
8:00amCTToday at the library. See Adair County Public Library calendar, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. OPEN 9am-6pmCT. Bookmobile - Sparksville Run, 8:30am-3:30pmCT. Inclement Weather Policy | (ID:53700, Comment)
7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at a 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. One (1) Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Events in District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. One (1) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Thirty seven (37) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. Sixty-four (64) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Three (3) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. Five (5) Court Events in Circuit Court. Two (2) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. One (1) Event(s) in Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:53703, Comment)
8:30amCTACMS 6th Grade Awards Celebration, at Adair County Middle School, 322 Gen John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. Alma Rich, STORY/DAY'S SCHEDULE | (ID:53656, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair County Primary Center Kindergarten Graduations for Students of Laura Keltner, Jodie Stephens, Karla Stone, Tonya Feese. - Patty Smith, Principal. STORY | (ID:53661, Comment)
9:30amCTACMS 7th Grade Awards Celebration, at Adair County Middle School, 322 Gen John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. Alma Rich, STORY/DAY'S SCHEDULE | (ID:53657, Comment)
10:00amCTServices, 10amCT/11amET, Campbellsville, KY, for Marian Clair Parker, 77, Taylor County, KY (1940-2018) | (ID:53704, Comment)
11:00amCTServices, Russell Springs, KY, for Naomi Wooldridge, Jamestown, KY (1933-2018) | (ID:53676, Comment)
Services, Columbia, KY, for Goldie (Bell) Jones, 91, Adair County, KY (1926-2018) | (ID:53682, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:53701, Comment)
12:30pmCTAdair County Primary Center Kindergarten Graduations for Students of Tanya Richard, Julie Cowan, Amber Bledsoe, Tiffany Mitchum - Patty Smith, Principal. STORY | (ID:53662, Comment)
1:00pmCTACMS 8th Grade Awards & Promotions Celebration, at Adair County Middle School, 322 Gen John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. Alma Rich, STORY/DAY'S SCHEDULE | (ID:53658, Comment)
5:00pmCT Chimes for the Evening Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:53702, Comment)
6:00pmCTFour speakers at Journey to Recovery regular Thursday meeting tonight. - Kathy Shelton DETAILS | (ID:53690, Comment)
Adair County Indians v Campbellsville Eagles 6pmCT/7pmET in 21st District Baseball Championship game at Campbellsville High School, 230 W Main Street (campus), Campbellsville, KY. - Debbie Cowan STORY | (ID:53705, Comment)
7:00pmCTACHS Class of 2018 Senior Awards Night | (ID:53357, Comment)

 

































 
 
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