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Haiku by Robert Stone for June 24, 2023

Not fine crops of wheat,
in his mind was a vision
of fruit for children.
--Robert Stone, Saturday, 24 June 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4302


2023-06-24 09:40:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

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Courthouse before the wings were added



2023-06-24 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mike Watson.
Hallelujah chorus! Absolutely. Many have watched and waited -- some patiently, some not so patiently -- the something positive to happen to the iconic Adair County Courthouse since 2010. Now there is movement in the right direction. To harken back, here is a photo from the "olden days" before the 1974 renovation began.

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Samuel Alan Wayne Young, 20, Green County, KY

Samuel Alan Wayne Young of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of Michael Wayne Young of Campbellsville and Martha Lynn York Landis of the Grab Community of Green County, was born on Thursday, April 24, 2003 in Glasgow and passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was 20 years, one month, and 28 days of age.

Besides his parents, he was survived by a son: Remington Cade Young and Remington's mother, Angel Holliman both of Columbia;


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2023-06-24 09:23:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Phillip Coffey - Tribute to my Friend

Little Tribute To My Friend Mike "Doc" Watson By Phillip Coffey

Just a whittling knife thickness, rolling out shavings,
below the wisdom Of King Solomon-Son of David and Bathsheba
The steady resolve of Leadbelly writing and strumming out "In the Pines".
Helpful to all that need only ask.

Equipped with all of the research he has done and collected
About 'ole Adair County' and far beyond.


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2023-06-24 09:13:45 | Comments | Printable version

ACSO: TN man arrested after multi county pursuit

By Sheriff Josh Brockman

Early this morning 6-23-23 at 2:53am Sheriffs Deputy Josh Durbin attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a 2005 Subaru Outback on KY 61 south. The vehicle operator was suspected of operating under the influence as he was traveling in oncoming lanes.

The vehicle failed to stop and continued on into the City of Columbia where Columbia Police attempted to deploy spike strips. The pursuit carried through several city streets before leaving the limits and going into Pelham branch. The pursuit led to the Cane Valley area before going into Green County. Vehicle then made a turn and headed back to Adair where Sheriff Brockman joined into the pursuit.

The pursuit came to an end back in the limits of Columbia when the vehicle entered into a dead end parking lot, struck a fence and was boxed by Sheriff and City Police vehicles. The driver then exited and fled on foot with Sheriff Brockman and Deputy Durbin in pursuit.


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2023-06-24 00:33:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Melvin Riddle, 62, Russell County, KY (1960-2023)

Melvin Riddle, of Russell Springs, passed away surrounded by family and friends, Friday, June 23, 2023. He was 62 years of age.

Born August 1, 1960, in Burkesville, he was a son of the late John L. and Irene Hovis Riddle. Melvin had a long career in the building and construction industry and was co-owner of Lake Cumberland Glass. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Melvin was an avid golfer and long-time member of the Lakewood Country Club. As a big fan of UK Basketball, if the Cats were playing, he would be watching them on television. Above all else, Melvin's favorite pastime was being "Poppie" to his five grandsons.


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2023-06-24 00:10:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Arthur Ray Coffey, 90, Russell County, KY native

Arthur Ray Coffey, former mayor and civil servant of the Village of Elmwood Place in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was 90 years of age.

Born in Russell Springs, KY October 17, 1932, the only son of the late Elvin Ray and Eunice Withers Coffey, he was fondly known as "Bud" to his three sisters. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. He and his wife, Nancy, made their home in Elmwood Place, a suburb of Cincinnati, where Mr. Coffey is considered a hometown hero. He was a twice mayor of Elmwood Place, a former police officer and firefighter, and village councilman. He gave his time as an aide and caregiver at the State of Ohio's Longview Mental Hospital. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #576.


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2023-06-24 00:07:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 24
Happy Anniversary, John and Karen Partin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Paul and Kelly Holland (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alisha Corbin (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Anthony Blankenship | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Bean | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bill Sexton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brayden Dial (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carmen Malone, | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, CJ Hadley (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dianne Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gerald Wisnar | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jameson Pineur | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kermit Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mallory Grace Ferguson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melinda Quinn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Thelma Edder Cook (1910) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Von Flatt Price (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Max England, Louisville, KY (1940-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald McKamey Clements, Casey Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Forest F. Shely, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Albert "Boots" Mattingly, Taylor Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Alexander, Adair Co., KY (1943 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucy Glidewell, Burkesville, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willie R. Helm, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Woody Powell, Russell Springs, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeanette (Tootsie) Rafferty, Taylor County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna Mae Page, Taylor Co., KY, Green Co., KY native (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles M. Acree, Cumberland Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue McClister Conover, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reverend Terence Eugene Kelsay, 81, Adair County, KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Treva Perkins Bryant, 78, Adair County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rudolph Strader, Green County, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Allen Williams, 75, Russell Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Dannie Paul (Jake) Dyer, Edmonton, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice Marcum, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Mary Catherine Farr Flowers, Brooks, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randy Wethington, 61, Casey County, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine (Bobbie) Phelps, Casey Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin Lee Hibbard, Green Co., KY (1972-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vircena Hadley, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall F. McAninch, Casey County, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aldena Norfleet, Dunnville, KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Vibbert, 68, Cumberland County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orvella Bloyd Clark, Green County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Kay Bronnbauer Comer, Green County, KY (1988-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Eugene Hadley, 45, Adair County, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Daniel Murphy, 50, Taylor Co., KY (1968-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harrison Simon Newsome, 76, Dunnville, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Benton Earl Bowman, 92, Adair County family (1926-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernard (Barney) Smith, 70, Burkesville, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Corine Bean, 88, Columbia, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carmen Malone, 84, Taylor County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Acree, 62, Metcalfe County, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eloise White Wise, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glyn Dale England, 71, Columbia, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (Buddy) Moore, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James I. Davis, 82, Taylor Co., KY, Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janet Osborne, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Thomas Thompson, 70, Green Co., KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Walker, 95, Taylor County, KY native (1924-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Cheatham, 59, formerly of Columbia, KY (1961-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roberta Sharpe, 80, Liberty, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tammy Sue Wright Bryant, 51, Green Co., KY (1971-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Waldo Owens, (June 24, 1933 - July 1, 2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory, Rev. I.M. Grimsley (24 Jun 1861 - 8 Dec 1946. | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, June 24, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTFarmers Market on the Square | (ID:65070, Comment)
CANCELLED: Amateur Radio Club: ARRL Field Day | (ID:65183, Comment)
9:00amCTClothing and Food Giveaway at the Columbia Church of Christ basement | (ID:65194, Comment)
11:00amCTGreen County Arts Council Historic Homes Tour | (ID:64930, Comment)
Historic homes tour in Greensburg | (ID:65106, Comment)
1:30pmCTSummer Tea Party at historic Trabue Russell House | (ID:65107, Comment)

 

































 
 
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