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Monday, January 2, 2023
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City, County and School Board inaugurations held

Coverage by Vicky Pike

The Inauguration for newly elected Adair County government leaders took place on Thursday for City officials and on Sunday for County officials and School Board members.

The new City of Columbia administration was held December 29, 2022 at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.


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2023-01-02 21:29:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

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Hannah Peck sworn in as new City Council member



2023-01-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Vicky Pike and City Hall.
Hannah Peck at right is shown with her mother, Susan Peck. Hannah was sworn in as one of two new City Council members beginning their terms in January of 2023.

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Lee Jean Carver, 86, Cumberlnd County, KY (1936-2023)

Lee Jean Carver, of Green Grove Road in Burkesville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville having attained the age of 86 years, 2 months & 22 days.

She was a faithful member of the Green Grove Baptist Church since her youth and served in many positions as was needed, a graduate of Burkesville High School Class of 1955, received her teaching degree from Western Kentucky University, Taught for over 38 years in the Cumberland County School System having taught at Goose Creek, Leslie, Salt Lick Bend, Chestnut Grove, Kettle, finishing up at Cumberland County Elementary.


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2023-01-02 20:59:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Phillip Coffey - Kindred Spirits

Kindred Spirits - By Phillip Coffey

Youthful dreams often tossed gently to the side
Reflected in his playful, frequent vibrant smiles.
He took the bitter heartbreaks, with the layered sweet
While ruminating in his deepening, inner thoughts
Then drifting off into a peaceful, eternal sleep.


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2023-01-02 20:50:14 | Comments | Printable version

First baby of the new year at T.J. Samson Community Hospital

From Stacey Biggs

Glasgow, KY - New Year's Day is an exciting time for new beginnings for every family, and it is particularly special for those with babies born on January 1. The team members and medical staff at T.J. Samson Community Hospital are delighted to welcome the first baby of 2023. Anastasia Toni Rose McCorkel was born at 2:25pmCT on Sunday, January 1, 2023, weighing 6 pounds and 14 ounces and was delivered by Dr. Catherine Feese. Anastasia is the daughter of Arriel Boyd and Andrew McCorkel of Bowling Green.

The family was presented with balloons and gifts from the T.J. Gift Shop along with a case of diapers and a gift bag from R+ Med Spa to pamper the new mom, who stated, "I didn't realize happy the first baby of the year was such a big deal!"

Each year about 1,200 babies are born at T.J. Samson Community Hospital.


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2023-01-02 12:07:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Rella Centers, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2023)

Rella Louise Centers of Russell Springs passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was 83 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. David Blair officiating. Interment will follow in Mill Springs National Cemetery, 9044 West Highway 80, Nancy, KY.

Visitation will be at 10amCT on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.


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2023-01-02 12:02:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Marilyn Sue Martin, 61, Monticello, KY (1961-2022)

Marilyn Sue "Susie" Martin of Monticello departed this life on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was 61 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11amET on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in the Hickey Funeral Home Chapel, 340 N Main St., Monticello, KY. Burial will follow in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, from 5pmET until 8pmET in the funeral home chapel.


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2023-01-02 11:48:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Alice L. Pruitt, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2022)

Alice L. Pruitt of Indianapolis passed away on December 21, 2022. She was 90 years old.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 from 10amET until the time of service at NoonET at Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel, 3333 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis, IN.


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2023-01-02 11:30:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Monday Siren Test cancelled

From Mike Keltner, Director
Adair Co. Emergency Management

The Monday, January 2, 2023 outdoor warning siren test has been cancelled to avoid any weather confusion and the observed holiday.


2023-01-02 11:26:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

City Council to meet Tuesday, January 3

From Woody Sharpe
City Clerk/Treasurer

The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2023-01-02 09:53:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Threat for isolated strong/severe storms and localized flooding

From Mike Keltner, Director
Adair Co. Emergency Management

A strong storm system will bring multiple rounds of showers and occasional thunderstorms to the region this week. Much of this activity will start tonight, Monday, January 2, 2022, and continue through early Wednesday, January 4, 2022. There will be breaks in the rain/storms during this timeframe.

There is a threat for isolated strong to severe storms, as well as a chance of localized flooding.


2023-01-02 09:45:23 | Comments | Printable version

Lucille Kessler Mars, 94, Greensburg, KY (1928-2022)

Mary Lucille Kessler Mars of Greensburg departed this life on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Green County. She was 94 years old.

The funeral services for Lucille Kessler Mars will be conducted at 1pmCT on Wednesday, January 4, 2022 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Twyman Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Wednesday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home until time of the funeral service.


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2023-01-02 09:41:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Jerry Loy, 83, Fairplay, KY (1939-2022)

Jerry Loy of Fairplay died on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Russell County Hospital Emergency Room. He was 83 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Elbert Hadley officiating. Burial will follow in Loy Cemetery at Fairplay

Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Wednesday.


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2023-01-02 09:37:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mike (Diddle) Finn, 64, Adair Co., KY (1958-2022)

Mike "Diddle" Finn of the Portland community died on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was 64 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Pat Smith and Bro. Barney Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery with Bro. Larry Huckaby and Bro. Bobby Withers officiating

Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Wednesday.


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2023-01-02 09:32:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

KY Afield Video: December 31, 2022 Full Show


Wrapping up 2022 by taking a look back at a few favorite segments from the past year! Kayak fishing for Hybrids, taking a youth out for his first deer hunt, and rabbit hunting alongside a pack of beagles!


2023-01-02 09:23:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Haiku by Robert Stone for January 2, 2023

Caring want to know
which name is the real you
and which your shadow.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 2 January 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4129


2023-01-02 09:21:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 2
Happy Anniversary, Charles and Barbara Barnes (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, R.T. and Wanda Cave (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Andea Meyer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billy Rowe (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cameron Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christine Bragg Yoder | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaeden Moore (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, L.T. Scott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Furkins (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lorne Holler (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mattie Lou Neat (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robin Lynn Willis (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday. Brett Russell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday: Dalton Pickens | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Warren Cross, Barren Co., KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Dylan Carta, Jamestown, KY (1998-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wade Hobson Milby, Mt. Sherman, KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Whitman Hadley, Adair Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garlan Wilson, 90, native of Edmonton, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gene Allen Young, Adair Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Barnes Canada , Dunnville, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orine Richardson, Casey Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Edward (Eddie) Terrell Thomas Loyall, Green Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Cathleen Hash Stiles, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Lou Sinclair Neat, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gile Harris, Russell Co., KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Gay Richardson, Casey County, KY |1959-2014| | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Carol Priddy Shade, Russell Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Geneva Keith, Adair County, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hugh Garrett Moss, Taylor County, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona Irene (Tootle) Mann, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lertie O. Conner, 98, Russell Co., KY (1918-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Bernard (Jim) Coe, Sr., Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Bardin, Columbia, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Gray, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co. native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Barnett, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Erlene Himes, Taylor County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona Smith, Adair County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Agnes Martina Kania Lepiarczyk (1907-1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alberto Guerra, Jr., 29, Burkesville, KY (1992-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvie Lee Burton, 84, Columbia, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie Nokes Hoover (1908-2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Moss, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer L. (Junior) Draper, 81, Columbia, KY native (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Sneed, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kimberly Stargel, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Travis Dial (January 02, 1951-October 30, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Price, 81, Green Co., KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Allen Lacy, 65, Columbia, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lee Tucker, 46, Russell Springs, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Hill (Bud) Pollard, 89, Adair County, KY (1926-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Trooper Michael Ray Sapp, 71, Knifley, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, January 2, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTAdair Co. Clerks Office closed today | (ID:64376, Comment)
Adair Co. PVA Office closed today | (ID:64389, Comment)
ACFBS closed today for New Years | (ID:64434, Comment)
6:00pmCTACHS JV Boys Basketball vs Barren County | (ID:64013, Comment)
6:30pmCTACHS Freshman Boys Basketball vs Barren County | (ID:64038, Comment)

 
































 
 
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