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Daily News for Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Tourism leaders meet in Adair County From Paige Nickel Adair County Tourism Director The Adair County Tourism Commission hosted state and area Tourism leaders at the Training and Development Center in Columbia on Monday for their July meeting. The Southern Lakes Vacations regional meeting was held at the Training and Development Center followed by a catered lunch from Paula Miller held at The Glass Parlor, a special events venue. 2023-07-26 16:58:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Halina Ann Hancock, 64, Adair Co., KY native (1959-2023) Halina Ann Hancock departed this life on Monday, July 3, 2023 at her residence in Green County, KY. She was 64 years old. A Memorial Get-Together will be held after NoonCT on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at her home at 1034 Legion Park Road, Lot 11 B 13, Greensburg, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-07-26 16:55:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lawrence Edward Wallen, 66, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2023) Lawrence Wallen of Russell Springs passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 66 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Randy Cox officiating. Visitation will be at 1pmCT on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Wilson Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-07-26 16:52:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gold enters Class of 2027 Plebe Summer at US Naval Academy Annapolis, MD - Jonathan Gold was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2027 on June 29, 2023. This marked the beginning of six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training during Plebe Summer. Gold is the son of Neal and Harriet Gold. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Adair County High School in 2023. Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for the Academy's "plebe" or freshman class, and each student is required to participate in Plebe Summer. During this time, plebes have no access to television, movies, the internet, or music and restricted access to cell phones. They are only permitted to make three calls during the six weeks of Plebe Summer. The pressure and rigor of Plebe Summer is carefully designed to help plebes prepare for their first academic year at the Naval Academy and the four years of challenge that awaits them. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-07-26 13:54:12 | Comments | Printable version
Frances Lynn Grabill, 75, Jamestown, KY (1947-2023) Frances Lynn Grabill of Jamestown passed away on Tuesday, July 25th, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was 75 years old. A Memorial Service will be held at 5pmCT on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N. Main St., Jamestown, KY, with Bro. Tony Stephens officiating. Friends may visit from 3pmCT until 5pmCT on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-07-26 13:44:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Audra Brown Campbell, 90, Columbia, KY (1933-2023) Audra Brown Campbell of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was 90 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Troy Elmore, Pastor Carol Weddle, and Bro. Godfrey Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue on Friday until the time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-07-26 13:40:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Identifying box turtle gender Larry Clark writes: The females have a flat bottom, and the males an indentation on their bottom.Comments re: Letter: About the box turtle 2023-07-26 13:36:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: How to identify box turtles Johnny Roemisch sends the following helpful link: Mr. or Ms. Box Turtle? Five Tips on Identifying Box Turtles' Gender - The North Carolina ArboretumComments re: Letter: About the box turtle 2023-07-26 11:18:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
KY 1243 Bridge in Metcalfe Co. set for temporary closure From Wes Watt The bridge over South Fork Little Barren on KY 1243 (mile point 3.4) in Metcalfe County will temporarily close during daytime hours beginning next week. The bridge will close on Monday, July 31 through Thursday, August 3, 2023, from 8amCT to 4pmCT daily. A detour using KY 543 and U.S. 68 will be in place. The closure is necessary so crews can remove debris. 2023-07-26 10:07:28 | Comments | Printable version
Courthouse construction photos After years of planning, the wings have been removed to bring the historic Adair County Courthouse back to its original shape. The aftermath of the removal has been a striking sight for visitors to the Square this week, and lots of local photographers have been documenting the progress. Click headline to view an album of photos taken during and after the removal. 2023-07-26 09:50:15 | Comments | Printable version
Christmas in July at Columbia Baptist Click headline for photos from the Tuesday night packing party. From Mark Fudge It's Christmas in July at Columbia Baptist Church. The members of the church kicked off their efforts for the 2023 Operation Christmas Child packing season on Tuesday night, July 25, 2023, when they hosted their annual July Packing Party. The church was able to pack 367 boxes to jump start efforts for 2023. National Collection week for Operation Christmas Child is November 13-20, 2023. 2023-07-26 09:43:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Letter: Box turtle gender M.D. Brown writes: I'm thinking that the eyes show gender. Red and black, but I can't remember which means which.Comments re: Letter: About the box turtle 2023-07-26 09:38:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
County approves half percent payroll tax By Vicky Pike A 3/4 percent tax failed early in the Fiscal Court meeting on Wednesday night, July 25, 2023. The vote was 6-2, with Terry Hadley and Judge Bryant voting for, and all other magistrates voting against. At the last minute, in other business or comments, Daryl Flatt proposed another ordinance that would be 1/2 percent for the first year, and the second year to 1/4 percent, with possibility of looking at it then to see if that amount will work for the second year. It was brought to a vote with all 7 magistrates voting for and Judge Bryant voting against. 2023-07-26 07:53:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Haiku by Robert Stone for July 26, 2023 Story comes to mind--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 26 July 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4334 2023-07-26 07:30:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 26 Jul 2023 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at a glance:
2023-07-26 07:30:05 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 26 Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Charlene Pike (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Pam and Ralph Shearer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alicia Garnon ( July 26,1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alisa Reeder (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Nobles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blane Bardin (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandi Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brother and Sister - Yulanda Bradshaw and Brother Everrick "Moe" Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charley Michelle Decker (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Crystal "Chris" Gayle Bennett (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erica Turner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Everrick "Moe" Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Hill | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jared Brock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LaGene Stephens Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsey Caroline Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Daniel | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Gayle Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Horton (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Jo Rooks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, mother and daughter, Shanna and Lindsey Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Lynn Griffith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nicholas Hopper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick Hopper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shanna Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Lee (Eddie) Haynes, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward W. Danhauer, Louisville, KY (July 26, 1928 - August 15, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Pike, Adair Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alfred Thomas Mason Russell Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Leon Wilson, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Taylor Selby, Russell Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Neal Parnell, Adair Co., KY native (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenna Mann, Adair Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lou Ann Riggs Turner, 71, Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Tawanna Lou Spears Cash, Cumberland Co., KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. (Sonny) Perkins, Taylor County, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane Catherine (Pelly) Cundiff, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co. native (1915-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Miller, Cumberland Co., KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gertrude Welsh, Dunnville, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Bernice Hoskins, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Brian Lee Karp, Sr., Green County, KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Roy Hale, Casey County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Ray Garrett, 70, Metcalfe Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Forrest , Elk Horn, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Paul Howard (Bodie) Bow, 76, Burkesville, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Joan Turner, 68, Russell Co., KY/Metcalfe Co. native (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley M. (Biddix) Pilkington, Adair Co, KY/NC native (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Cole Hurt, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David V. Roy, 61, Russell Springs, KY, formerly of Columbia (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Jean Peake Williams, 73, Clementsville, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Duval Lorena Sidebottom Hay, Greensburg, KY (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alouise Wilson Johnson, Russell County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Justice (Pete) Milby, Gabe, Green Co., KY, (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Lee Benningfield, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara "Barbie" Faye Young, 74, Breeding, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carrie Lee Lindsey, 80, Columbia, KY native (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Campbell, III, 20, Russell Springs, KY (1999-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cindy Wood Denton, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Browning Depp, Columbia, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric D. Rowe, 37, Columbia, KY (1985-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Pauline Hayes Troop, 91, Liberty, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary W. (Frog) Rooks, 59, Columbia, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Griffin, 85, Green County, KY (1932-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kay Burton Thomas, 74, Columbia, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Corbin, 88, Columbia, KY native (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale George, 70, Columbia, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Alma Keltner, 92, Adair Co., KY (1931-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Elizabeth Grider, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Lee Woodhouse, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Derrington Walton, 81, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Becker, 97, Green Co., KY (1924-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. 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