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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Blue Raider women to open 2023 with conference duo

The Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team ended 2022 on a high note last week in Florida, and now will look to carry that momentum into its first test of the new year this weekend when the Blue Raiders travel to Wilberforce University before returning home to host top-ranked Thomas More University.

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2023-01-04 20:31:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Kentucky COVID-19 community levels by county Dec 30



2023-01-04 - Kentucky - Photo courtesy Lake Cumberland District Health Department.
CDC map showing Community Levels by County for guidance as of Friday, December 30, 2022.

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CFR: Mobile food truck fire on New Columbia Road

From Chris Taylor, Chief
Campbellsville Fire-Rescue

Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a working food truck fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found light smoke coming from the trailer. The majority of the fire was extinguished with a garden hose prior to our arrival. Firefighters provided overhaul and ventilation. No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported. The trailer was moderately damaged by the fire. The cause of the fire is related to a deep fryer malfunction.


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2023-01-04 20:29:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Secretary of State presents legislative agenda to General Assembly

From Michon Lindstrom

Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Michael Adams provided the following testimony today, January 4, 2023, to the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, offering a plan to increase the number of voting locations and improve the recount process:


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2023-01-04 20:26:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

KSP investigates fatal collision on US 127 in Russell Co.

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Russell Springs, KY - On January 2, 2023 at approximately 5:47 P.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on US 127 in Russell County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Alex Fabian Lopez Entzin, age 23 of Russell Springs, was traveling south on US 127 in a 2013 Ford Escape when he met a 2022 GMC Terrain traveling north on US 127. The two vehicles collided in a head-on manner on US 127. The GMC Terrain was being operated by Wanda Wethington, age 75 of Russell Springs.


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2023-01-04 20:23:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Governor: State of the Commonwealth is strong, future is bright

From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - In his State of the Commonwealth Address tonight, January 4, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear said the commonwealth is strong and the future bright, with 2023 presenting the opportunity to turn two amazing years of historic progress into decades of lasting prosperity.

"2023 provides a special opportunity for the state and for this legislative session to change everything for the better," Gov. Beshear said. "To be the generation that puts aside partisanship and ushers Kentucky into a new era of prosperity."

Throughout his address, he recognized challenges from the pandemic, natural disasters and rebuilding communities, as well as the enormous success Kentucky has seen, including the best two-year period for economic development and job creation, record-high budget surpluses and the longest period of the lowest unemployment rate in state history.


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2023-01-04 20:21:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Mary Ann Caldwell, 61, Columbia, KY (1961-2023)

Mary Ann (Miller) Caldwell of Columbia died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her home after an illness. She was 61 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Scott Curle delivering the Eulogy. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Saturday.


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2023-01-04 20:19:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Letter: Forecasting the weather

William Feese writes:
LOL Let me make this perfectly clear. I do not take seriously weather folklore forecasts like the Dick Frymire family's forcast from Irvington in Breckinridge County.

After that freezing 9 degree forecast for yesterday, if you still believe in the Frymire forecast then mark your calendar for January 15. Ten inches of snow to fall on that day and melt on January 21.
Comments re: Weather forecast didn't match facts Tuesday


2023-01-04 13:20:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

ACSO: 2022 Sheriff's Office Activity Report

From Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

2022 Activity Report for the Adair County Sheriff's Office:
  • 8,029 Complaints/Calls of Service
  • 342 Accidents investigated
  • 519 Warrants of arrest served
  • 480 Citations
  • 152 Cases opened
  • 142 Motorist assist
  • 103 Mental health transports
  • 161 Prisoner transports
  • 4,823 Vehicle inspections
  • 581 Civil papers served
  • 760 Subpoenas served
  • 45 Criminal summons served
  • 142,231 Miles driven


2023-01-04 13:19:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Augustus Moon Barley, infant, Taylor Co., KY (2023-2023)

Master Augustus Moon Barley, son of Dillon Barley and Summer Pearce of Taylor County, was stillborn on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Taylor Regional Hospital.

There will be no formal services.


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2023-01-04 13:12:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Brazil Culture and Cuisine Workshop on Jan 17

From Dylan Gentry, County Extension Agent
Adair County Extension Office

On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at NoonCT, we will be traveling (vicariously) to Brazil! Join us for our homemaker leader lesson entitled Brazil Culture and Cuisine.

This is our third installment in our international series, previously we learned about France and China. During the class, we will learn interesting facts about the country, make a Carnival Mask, and taste authentic Brazilian BBQ. The class is free, but we ask that you RSVP by calling (270) 384-2317.


2023-01-04 11:10:56 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: ARPA funding

Mary Bardin writes:
This article states primarily for drug and alcohol abuse funding. There are no statements as to what amount has been spent on alcohol and drug abuse funding or where the funding will be spent. I see downtown Columbia getting a much needed facelift to some of the old run down buildings. I assume the paint and refurbishment is a result of the funding.

What I don't see is the amount spent primarily on drug and alcohol abuse. I know the article states that most if the funding is still available. Adair County is one of the higher ranked counties in KY for SUD. Adair County also has a high number of overdoses, including in our jail system. Please post the plan as to how the rest of the funding will be utilized. How can this money best benefit or city and county?
Comments re: City of Columbia gives update on ARPA Business Funding


2023-01-04 11:09:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Story Time with Ms. Aleina: Hero Cat


Ms. Aleina with the Adair County Public Library reads "Hero Cat" for Story Time.

Previous Story Time: Story Time with Ms. Aleina: Norbert's Big Dream


2023-01-04 08:27:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Haiku by Robert Stone for January 4, 2023

Caring realize,
but take care not to suggest,
other may be poor.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 4 January 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4131


2023-01-04 08:25:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Wed 4 Jan 2023

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. 89 events District Court.
  • Casey County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 41 events District Court.
  • Green County: 113 events Circuit Court. 2 events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. 5 events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. 140 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2023-01-04 08:24:21 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 4
Happy anniversary, Dewey and Sue Rooks (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Glen and Kathy Hunt (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Randall and Lois Richards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Aaron Ballou | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ada Neat (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allie Brummett Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ava Faith Froedge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Campbell (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cynthia Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David (Tootie) Wheat (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Edwin VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Greg Burchett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hannah Cockerham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackie Helm | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Juanita Foley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lenny Stone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peg Schaeffer | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Robert Kell, Adair Co., KY (1954-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Bardin, Jr., Adair Co., KY (1943-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarence Brock,, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Gadberry, Adair Co., KY (1939-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lyndell Earl Bennett, 76, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. J.H. (Foots) Crawley, Cumberland Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mearl A. Turner, Green County, KY (1953-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Holmes Burton, Adair Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Kathryn (Shuffett) Steward, Taylor Co., KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lawrence (Rego) Holland, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Helm, 55, Adair County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deloris Jean Adams, Liberty, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bebe Fay Melton Daniel , Burkesville, KY, (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Jean Rogers, 61, Russell County, KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Thurman Ellis, 78, Dunnville, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Lee Roy, 76, Dunnville, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen Isbell, 68, Russell County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie G. Hughes Sr. , Casey County KY native (1947 - 2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Willie Calhoun Shope, 84, Jefferson Co./Green native, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Parker (Harry) Anderson, 53, Burkesville, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Camilla L. LaFavers, 87, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucy Marie Akin Thompson, 88, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kaye Shreve, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jamison Andrew (Jamie) Wade, 27, Adair Co./Jefferson Co., KY (1991-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Allen Owsley Young, Cumberland Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aiden Cash Wright, infant, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anita Gail Bunnell, 70, Green Co., KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Passmore, 82, Liberty, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Russell, 77, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Desten Smith, 66, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Johnson, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elder Joseph J. Pace, 62, Cumberland Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Houston (Gene) Henry, Green Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Mathews Gosser, 90, Liberty, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. S. Emerson, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Dooley, 93, Taylor Co., KY native (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laverne Kessler McKinney, 89, Green County, KY (1929-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ledia Patten, 59, Liberty, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Etoile Edwards, 80, Liberty, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Bloyd Nolley, Taylor County, KY (1940-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shearl Woodrum, 64, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Scott, 68, Bowling Green, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wagretta Wesley Barber, 90, Casey Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, January 4, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
1:00pmCTServices for Carol Keys, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) | (ID:64425, Comment)
6:00pmCTACHS JV Boys Basketball at Glasgow | (ID:64014, Comment)
ACHS Freshman Boys Basketball at Glasgow | (ID:64039, Comment)

 
































 
 
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