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Daily News for Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Russell teachers honored by CU Excellence in Teaching Teachers from Russell County honored by the CU Excellence in Teaching program are: Allison Coffey, Russell Springs Elementary; Rhonda Kimbler, Russell County Middle School; and Charlie Anderson, Russell County High School. (No group photo available.) Allison Coffey of Russell Springs, Ky. has taught third grade and ELA at Russell Springs Elementary since Aug. 1993. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Lindsey Wilson College in 1992. Coffey also received a Master of Arts from Western Kentucky University in 1999. Her parents are Peggy and Theo Branscum of Russell Springs, Ky. She is married to Troy Coffey, and they have seven children: Donavyn, Brenan, Hayes, Jaterrria, Aniyah, Bianca and Kiara. She is a 1988 graduate of Russell County High School. Rhonda Kimbler of Jamestown, Ky. has taught sixth grade ELA at Russell County Middle School since 2013. She previously taught adjunct at Lindsey Wilson College and science (grades 1, 3 and 4) and writing and math (grades 5-6) at Union Chapel Elementary School beginning in 1994. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University in 1993. She also graduated from Western Kentucky University and has a master's in English and communication reading specialist and school administration. Kimbler has one child, Bryson, and she is a 1988 graduate of Russell County High School. Charlie Anderson of Russell Springs, Ky. has taught ninth grade social studies at Russell County High School. He previously taught grades 6-12 at Russell County Alternative School. He received a bachelor's from Lindsey Wilson College in 1993. Anderson also received a master's from Western Kentucky University and a Rank I from Eastern Kentucky University. He is married to Stacy Anderson, and they have two children: Bryce and Clay. He is a 1988 graduate of Russell County High School. 2023-07-19 18:10:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Charlotte Sue Lanham Phillips, 79, Casey County, KY Charlotte Sue Lanham Phillips, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was 79. She was a nurses aid for twenty-six years. She enjoyed crocheting, woodworking, crafting, making candies, and cooking for others. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-07-19 17:52:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
T.J. Health Columbia to host Lunch and Learn: Acupuncture From Stacey Biggs T.J. Health Columbia will be hosting a Lunch and Learn at NoonCT on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. This month's topic will be "Acupuncture". The guest speaker will be Doctor Christopher Behringer with T.J. Regional Health. This is a free event and a light lunch and drinks will be provided. One CEU will be awarded to nursing professionals who attend. The Lunch and Learn will take place at T.J. Health Columbia located at 901 Westlake Drive in Columbia. 2023-07-19 15:40:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
ACSO: Taylor Co. man arrested on suspected Fentanyl charges From Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 1:07amCT, a Taylor County man was arrested after a traffic stop initiated by K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten, 9 miles north of Columbia on KY Highway 55. Roadside investigation and search resulted in the arrest of the driver and the seizure of multiple pressed pills with suspected Fentanyl inside. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-07-19 14:49:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACES School-Based Decision Making Council to meet Thursday From Sommer Brown, Principal Adair County Elementary School Adair County Elementary School's School-Based Decision Making Council will have their regular meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Library at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. 2023-07-19 14:45:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Two Boil Water Advisories lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District July 19, 2023 As of 8:30amCT on July 19, 2023, the Boil Water Advisory for customers 703-709 GlenMary Rd, 311-505 Young St, 101-200 College Park, 110-130 Pine Lake, 902-1013 Appen Ave, 702-704 Wright Dr, 104-108 Lowes Ln. has been lifted by the Division of Water. As of 8:30amCT on July 19, 2023, the Boil Water Advisory for customers 11-649 Roley Yuma Rd, 16-2662 Dry Creek Rd, and 14585-14711 Knifley Rd has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means the water in both locations is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. 2023-07-19 09:41:49 | Comments | Printable version
Charity Baptist Church Homecoming is July 23 From Janet Biggs Charity Baptist Church will be having Homecoming on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Services will start at 10:30amCT and there will be no Sunday School. The Sullivans from Scottsville will be singing and a meal will follow. Charity Baptist Church is located at 4072 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY. Everyone is welcome to come and worship. 2023-07-19 09:20:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Leo Whitlock, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1963-2023) Leo Whitlock, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Arvin Ray and Rita Mae (Warner) Whitlock, was born January 6, 1963 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 60 years of age. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-07-19 08:46:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ina Mae Bailey, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2023) Ina Mae Bailey of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Benny Hunt and Louise Adkins Hunt, was born March 28, 1942 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 6:35 P.M., Sunday, July 16, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 81 years old. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-07-19 08:44:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Pennyroyal Barrel Co. announces $8.5M project in Adair Co. From Crystal Staley/Brandon Mattingly Frankfort, KY - On July 19, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted continued growth in Kentucky's bourbon and spirits industry as Pennyroyal Barrel Co. (PBC), a bourbon incubator for third-party brands, plans to locate a bourbon-related project in Adair County with an $8.52 million facility creating 10 full-time positions. "This project from Pennyroyal Barrel Co. adds even more momentum to our signature bourbon and spirits industry," said Gov. Beshear. "Expanding the bourbon sector into counties that have not previously seen growth in this area is a huge accomplishment for the commonwealth, and I want to thank PBC's leaders for their commitment to Adair County. I want to congratulate the company on this great project and look forward to seeing their success here in Kentucky." PBC's entire 40-acre campus in Columbia will be built with its independent brands' growth in mind. Brand partners will have facilities for warehousing, blending and bottling, meeting and public event space, as well as private event space. The campus will include a state-of-the-art blending and bottling facility, single-story rickhouses for consistent aging, a storefront to purchase each brand's products and apparel, a tasting room in a repurposed grain silo, a single barrel selection room and a wooded amphitheater with walking paths. "Adair County is where I grew up and getting to be a part of bringing such an exciting and unique concept to the area has me so excited," said PBC co-founder Ross Hutchison. "I can't wait until some of our partner incubators are calling Adair County - and particularly the Pennyroyal, home, just as I have." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-07-19 08:38:19 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Fair: Pageant schedule announced From Amanda Davis Page Adair County Fair Pageants will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Pageants will be located at 413 Fairgrounds Street, Columbia KY. Gate Admission for Pageants is $5, and children 5 and under are free.
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Adair Co. Fair: Floral Hall starts Wednesday From Amanda Davis Page The Floral Hall opens this morning, Wednedsay, July 19, 2023, with orientation at 9amCT and entries accepted from 10amCT to 12:30pmCT. The Floral Hall will be located at the Adair Co Extension Office, 409 Fairgrounds St, Columbia, KY. For more information call 270-384-2317 or visit https://adair.ca.uky.edu. There are no fees to enter items into the floral hall competition. Categories have been added to increase participation and keep up with changing trends. Competition classes for produce, such as leafy greens, and a whole new category for farm items are making their debut. This will be a trial year for these new classes! Thoroughly look through the Floral Hall booklet this year as some of the categories and their requirements have changed. A list of categories can be downloaded here: 2023 Floral Hall Categories (PDF). Judging for Open Floral Hall will take place at 9amCT on Thursday, July 20, 2023, and then public viewing will be available from 2pmCT to 4pmCT. Entries must be picked up from 9amCT to 4pmCT on Friday, July 21, 2023. 4-H & Cloverbud Floral Hall will be next week, starting on Tuesday, July 25. 2023-07-19 08:23:50 | Comments | Printable version
Prescription glasses found in Green River Lake From Mike Keltner, Director Adair Co. Emergency Management On a recent dive a pair of prescription glasses were found near the beach area at Holmes Bend. Please call Adair E911 at 270-384-4760, ask for the Emergency Management Office and leave us a message describing them. You can find us on Facebook @adairkyem. 2023-07-19 08:22:37 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for July 19, 2023 What God overlooks--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 19 July 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4327 2023-07-19 08:10:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 19 Happy Anniversary, Chris W. And Tiffany Coomer (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Rodney and Clara Maggard (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allen Owens (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Garrison Mitchum | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Becky Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carolyn Kimbler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dennis Parsley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Faith Ann Anderson (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Geoffrey C. Schaefer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julia "Ju Ju" Bailey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Partin Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kerry Radford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Wiliams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Todd Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Royse | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Will Hurt of Burkesville, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Edward Lee Clark, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Garmon Bryant, Cumberland Co., KY native (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cleo Thornton, Adair Co., KY native (1923-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vicki Lynn Emerson, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Adean Spears, Indianapolis, iN (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Ray Partin, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Etha Wheet, Adair County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Mae Stubblefield, Casey County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Quinn, Adair County, KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Briggs Christian Lynn, Casey Co., KY (2011-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kay Foley, Russell County, KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret Godbey, Russell Co, KY/Casey Co., KY native (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Faye Conover, 73, Russell Co., KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Pendleton, 64, Dunnville, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel C. Grant Hill, 91, Adair Co., KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amy Irene Collins, 48, Adair Co., KY (1967-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Irene (Hall) Walker, 88, Taylor County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miss Helen Dean James, Somerset, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret Blackwell, 66, Adair Co., KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cynthia Moss Webster, Taylor County, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everett Wheeler, 84, Adair County, KY/Daviess County, KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Terry Sims, formerly of Casey Co., KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Christine Pittman Eldridge, Metcalfe Co., KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sanford Allen Dicken, 75, Taylor County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brian McFarland, 39, Lubbock, TX (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Spears Bennett, Cumberland Co., KY, Adair County native (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Roy, 69, Adair Co., KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Lee Houston, 54, Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Allen Oaks, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Baldwin, 90, Taylor and Adair Counties, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Rice, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Sharp, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Gordon Rogers Jr, Green County, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Sue Mouser Parnell, 71, Green Co., KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucian H. (Lou) Marr, Summersville, KY (1930-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Marion Lile Piper, 83, Green County, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ellen Grant, 83, Adair Co., KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Sullivan, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ora Alcorn, 97, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pat Masters, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Mae Skaggs Lackey, 64, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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