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Sunday services cancelled at Cane Valley Christian Church

From Nancy Cundiff

Due to extremely cold temperatures and ice, Sunday services are cancelled for Cane Valley Christian Church. Please stay home and stay safe.


2022-12-23 19:26:28 | Comments | Printable version

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Snow plowed, but still icy in New Columbia



2022-12-23 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Vicky Pike.
Intersection of Hwy 61 S at Walmart about 3:20pmCT on Friday, December 23, 2022.

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KY motorists advised to avoid unessential travel Friday

From Naitore Djigbenou/Chuck Wolfe

Frankfort, KY - Although snowfall tapered off across the state early this morning, strong winds and frigid temperatures continue to cause hazardous conditions on the road and Kentuckians are advised to avoid travel today as multiple crashes and closures have been reported on state highways.


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2022-12-23 15:13:23 | Comments | Printable version

Rachel Lynn Johnson, 27, Louisville, KY (1995-2022)

Rachel Lynn Johnson of Louisville passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. She was 27 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Fairdale McDaniel Funeral Home, 411 Fairdale Road, Fairdale, KY.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 26, 2022 from NoonET until 8pmET at Fairdale McDaniel Funeral Home.


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2022-12-23 11:38:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Carol Perkins: Bracing for Bad Weather

Previous Column: Christmas Gatherings

By Carol Perkins

The weather can be a source of conversation. When voices drift to silence, someone can bring up a weather prediction and a new conversation begins. It soon moves to "I remember when."

Listening to stories about winters in the past is interesting. People in their 90s with whom I have spoken have shared unbelievable stories. Several have talked about snow coming through the roof in an upstairs room and having to sweep it across the floor with the powder seeping down to the rooms below. They tell of water freezing in a dishpan, and someone having to get up during the night to keep the fire going.


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2022-12-23 08:44:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins

Companies encouraged to apply to Renewable Chemical Production Program

From Lisa Tolliver

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky companies can once again apply for the state's Renewable Chemical Production Program, Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced.

The program incentivizes the production of more than 30 specified chemicals derived from biomass feedstocks by giving eligible companies tax credits for their capital investment, job creation, and renewable chemical production.


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2022-12-23 08:41:03 | Comments | Printable version

ACPL closed Friday

From Leeann Jessee

Due to extreme cold and possibly slick roads, the Adair County Public Library will be closed Friday, December 23, 2022. We hope everyone stays safe and has a wonderful holiday season.


2022-12-23 08:33:29 | Comments | Printable version

T.J. Regional Health Closures for Friday

From Stacey Biggs

T.J. Regional Health Closures for Friday, December 23, 2022

Open:
  • T.J. Samson Community Hospital and T.J. Health Columbia remain open 24/7.
  • Shanti Niketan Hospice Home remains open 24/7.
  • The Outpatient Pharmacy at T.J. Samson Community Hospital will be open from 8amCT - 6pmCT
  • Outpatient Dialysis at the T.J. Health Pavilion will open at 8amCT

Closures:
  • All T.J. Rural Health Clinics and the Glasgow Family Medicine Center will be closed on Friday.
  • The T.J. Health Pavilion, including Urgent Care and the Pharmacy will be closed on Friday. Patients needing immediate care should go to the T.J. Emergency Department. As stated above, Outpatient Dialysis will be open.
  • R+ Med Spa will be closed on Friday.
Patients who have scheduled appointments at these facilities will be contacted to reschedule.


2022-12-23 08:32:07 | Comments | Printable version

Adair County Farm Bureau South closed on Friday

From Jason Corbin, Agency Manager

Due to inclement weather, Adair County Farm Bureau South Agency will be closed Friday December 23, 2022. Sorry for any inconvenience. We will be back open on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 for normal business hours.


2022-12-23 08:28:53 | Comments | Printable version

Genealogy center closed through Monday

From Phil Hanna

The Adair County Genealogy and History Research Center will be closed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Stay warm, stay wrapped, stay well.


2022-12-23 08:27:34 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for December 23, 2022

Someone whose questions
are charged with hidden meaning,
is not comforting.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 23 December 2022.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4119


2022-12-23 08:25:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 23
Happy Anniversary, Calvin and Mary Cooley (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Donald and Dawn Coomer (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, J.C. and Vickie Johnson (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Pam and Travis Paul Scott (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Ruby and Lester Sneed, (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Vaughn and Connie Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Addie Popplewell (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bethany Dawn Helm (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dennis Yates (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dr. Ronald P. Rogers (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dusty Claiborne (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dylan Hoskins (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jailynn Riter (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Johnathon Vaughn (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenneth Douglas Blakey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny Perkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Rodgers Flinn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael Boils | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nicholas Lewis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Raysean Hughes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robbie "Chin" Burton (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Travis Tucker (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Akin Moss, Taylor County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Garnett Hayes, Russell County, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Carol Arnett, Campbellsville, KY (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Stout Hobson, of Kamiah, ID (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Corene Mitchell, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William B. Baise, Cumberland Co., KY native (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvin E. Durham, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hubert Glen Gosser, Russell Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Albert Lynwood (Sonny) Cave, Taylor Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Fannie Asbury, Green Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curly T. Lowery, Taylor County, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose Marie Curry, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louis Keller, Cumberland Co., KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Perry, Cumberland County, KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Bro. Richard Lee Owens, Windsor, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Col. O.D. Robertson, 82, Russell Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Louise Schorman, 84, Adair Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Bobby Joe Johnson, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clavin White, Marrowbone, Cumberland Co. KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freddy Carol Cary, 74, Cumberland Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josephine Rae Fields, 80, Edmonton, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Bailey, Edmonton, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelynn Grace Rodenberg, stillborn, (d. 23 Dec 2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilbur Clarence (Denver) Wilson, Pulaski Co./Casey native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty Arnett Wright, 64,, Green County, KY/Taylor Co., KY native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chris Sallee, 41, Taylor County, KY (1975-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Wayne Edwards, Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marita Warren Wright, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Rector Belton, Adair County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brent Cox, 78, Taylor County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
in Memory Birthday, McEva Mayse, 98, Glensfork, Adair County, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Franklin, Russell County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Wayne Poynter, Metcalfe County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur Lee Wesley, Casey Co., KY (1926-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brigadier General Noah Edward Loy, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Ann Miller, 44, Russell Springs, KY (1976-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garnett Womack, Columbia, KY (1923-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Wesley Brackett, 92, Liberty, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Allen (Jimmy) Gaines, 86, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Edward Wayne, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Robert "J.D" Dishman (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joanna Gilpin Rogers, 89, Columbia, KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Wethington, Adair County, KY (1938-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phallis J. Crockett, 78, Columbia, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard William Bryant, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Withers Story, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, December 23, 2022
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTAdair Co. Clerks Office closed today | (ID:64371, Comment)
Adair Co. PVA Office closed today | (ID:64386, Comment)
County Offices closed today:
  • The Adair County Judge Executive's office
  • The Adair County Road department
  • Green River Animal Shelter
| (ID:64415, Comment)
Adair Co. Transfer Station closed today | (ID:64417, Comment)
10:30amCTFree Christmas Dinner at Happy Hawg | (ID:64396, Comment)
5:00pmCTChristmas in the Park drive-through nightly at Little League Park | (ID:64310, Comment)
Christmas Village open on Pickett Street in Columbia | (ID:64356, Comment)

 
































 
 
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