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KSP to investigate Green Co. incident

Related: Greensburg PD cruiser stolen, retrieved after chase

Greensburg, KY - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 in Columbia has been requested by the Greensburg Police Department (GPD) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 26, 2023 at approximately 7:17 p.m. CST in Green County.

At the request of the GPD, KSP Post 15 Troopers and Detectives responded to the scene on Creason Lane near the intersection with US 68. KSP initiated an investigation into the incident and it remains ongoing.


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2023-11-27 23:54:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

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At the annual Homemakers Bazaar



2023-11-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Adair Extension Office.
The annual Holiday Bazaar at the Adair County Extension Office provided a great place to shop local for gifts. Contact the office on Fairground Street for information on all the crafters and how to find them.

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Billy Ford, 72, Taylor County, KY (1951-2023)

Clarence William "Billy" Ford, 72, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Joseph L. Ford and Mary M. Hill Ford was born August 1st, 1951 and departed this life on Friday, November 24, 2023.

He united in marriage to the love of his life, Ms. Martha Pamela "Pam" Caldwell on October 17th, 1970. She survives. He retired from and was the previous owner of Ford's Lawn Care and Landscaping. He loved spending time outdoors with his grandsons. He enjoyed hunting, trapping, and turtling.


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2023-11-27 23:43:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Ray Hudgins, 80, Green County, KY (1943-2023)

Ray Hudgins of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Carl Edward Hudgins and Bernice Holt Hudgins, was born on Wednesday, February 3, 1943 in Green County and departed this life on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Greensburg. He was 80 years, 9 months, and 22 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church. He was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the United States Navy, and was a concrete finisher for Lobbs Concrete.


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2023-11-27 16:51:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Pickett's Chapel Christmas Plays

From Ann Smith

Pickett's Chapel will be having children, comedy, and nativity Christmas Plays at 10:30amCT on Sunday, December 3, 2023, and at 6:30pmCT on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 270.634.1167 or 270.634.1354

Pickett's Chapel is located at 3047 Portland Road in the Portland Community of Adair County.


2023-11-27 13:32:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Pecans are in stock at the Extension Office

From Dylan Gentry, FCS Agent
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The Extension Office now has this year's crop of pecans in stock. Enjoy this year's harvest with our Schermer pecans, offered in 16-ounce bags of both halves and pieces, as a fundraiser for the Homemakers. Priced at just $12 per bag, hurry in while supplies last!

For more information, call 270-384-2317.


2023-11-27 13:30:09 | Comments | Printable version

2023 Hanging of the Greens Service at the Trinity Church

From Phyllis Burris

Trinity Church is holding a special "Hanging of the Greens" Service at 9:30amCT this coming Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Christmas is full of meaningful symbols that point to our Savior's birth. From evergreen wreaths to red poinsettias - we will hear about the ways the creation heralds the birth of Jesus! This will be a combined worship service for the Trinity Church family and everyone in the Adair County community. If you don't have a church home, please consider bringing your family and joining the celebration of Advent and Christmas this year!

For more information, feel free to call the church at 270-384-3259. Trinity Church is located at 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY, across from Betty's Country Cooking Restaurant.


2023-11-27 13:23:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Charles E. Lloyd, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2023)

Charles Edward Lloyd of Columbia passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at T. J. Health Columbia. He was 86 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Craig Huddleston officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10amCT until 1pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2023-11-27 13:20:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Important registration deadline approaching

From Lisa Greer
Adair County Clerk

Pursuant to KRS 116.055, December 31, 2023, is the last day to change political party affiliation and be eligible to vote in that political party's upcoming primary election, through the online portal at elect.ky.gov.

The last day to change your political party affiliation in person will be Friday, December 29, 2023, due to the holiday schedule of the Adair County Clerk's Office. You can visit the Adair County Clerk's Office at 424 Public Square, Ste 3, Columbia KY, during normal business hours to change your affiliation.


2023-11-27 13:17:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Donna Mann, 68, Russell County, KY (1955-2023)

Donna Mann, age 68, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, November 25 2023.

She was a long time employee of Fruit of the Loom and was also a cook at Russell Springs Elementary School, something that she loved dearly.


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2023-11-27 10:08:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Greensburg PD cruiser stolen, retrieved after chase

From Larry Joe Smith

On November 26th, 2023 at approximately 1915 hours an officer with the Greensburg Police Department attempted to serve an arrest warrant on a Green County, KY man at an address on Creason Lane in Greensburg.

The officer located Jason Marta of Greensburg and was involved in a minor altercation while attempting to take him into custody. The officer was able to place Marta into cuffs and placed him into his police cruiser. While the officer was still attending to the male subject after the altercation, a female identified as Alisha Posey age 30 of Greensburg entered the driver's seat.


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2023-11-27 09:23:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Christmas in Columbia 2023 kicks off Friday and Saturday

From Ellen Zornes
Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce

The Columbia-Adair Chamber of Commerce invites you to its annual 'Christmas in Columbia' this Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Remember: Thursday, November 30, 2023, is your last chance to enter our 'Shop Local' drawing for your chance to win a $50 gift card to your favorite Chamber retail store or restaurant. Just visit our local stores and put your name and phone number in the Thank You bag.

Names will be drawn on Friday, December 1, just in time to shop and eat at the last 'To the Nines' late night shopping event of the year. Shops will be open until 9pmCT on Friday, some with 'Christmas in Columbia' specials. In addition, the City of Columbia's Flower Boxes will be ready for visitors to view and interact with some.

In addition to 'To the Nines', 'Christmas to the Nines' will be taking place at 'Old Columbia', 306 Public Square, next to the Russell Building on Columbia's historic square, in conjunction with the Adair County Tourism and Convention Commission. There will be a hot cocoa bar and caroling performed by Adair County School's choirs, from 4pmCT to 7pmCT. The donation bucket for the Family Resource And Youth Services Center, 'Food For February,' will be there to accept any monetary donations to help feed our food insecure.

On Saturday, December 2, Christmas in Columbia begins with several activities happening around town:


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Christmas Play at Kelleyville Community Church

From Linda Tucker

Kelleyville Community Church will be having a Christmas play, "The Miracle," at 6pmCT on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Bro. Stanley Watson and congregation invite everyone to attend.

Kelleyville Community Church is located at 77 Kellyville Rd., Columbia, KY.


2023-11-27 07:55:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

2024 Kentucky hemp license information

From Lisa Tolliver

Frankfort, KY - The window to apply for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's 2024 hemp licensing program is now open, Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced.

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), which administers Kentucky's hemp licensing program, is hosting an online application portal on its hemp webpage, kyagr.com/hemp. Grower applications, including renewals, must be submitted by March 15, 2024. New processor/handler applications may be submitted year-round. Annual processor/handler license renewals must be submitted by December 31, 2023.

During the last application period, KDA licensed 170 hemp growers to cultivate up to 4,050 acres and 71 hemp processors and handlers for 2023. Of the 170 hemp grower licenses, about 60 licensees planted hemp, growing just over 1,500 acres this year.


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Basketball: Guess' layup at the buzzer leads LWC past Midway

Midway, KY - Taylor Guess scored a layup at the buzzer to give the Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team a 65-64 victory over Midway Saturday at Marshall Gymnasium.

Following a Midway (2-5) missed shot, the Blue Raiders (5-2) got the ball with nine seconds left. Guess missed the layup coming out of the timeout but there was a tie-up and the possession arrow favored Lindsey Wilson. Guess received the inbound and drove to the hoop getting the shot off just in time to give the Blue Raiders the victory.


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2023-11-27 07:49:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Gradyville Baptist Church Christmas Play

From Debbie Bennett

Gradyville Baptist Church will have a Christmas Play at 5pmCT on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The play, by our youth, is called "Christmas." All are invited to attend by Pastor Bro. Adam Pruitt and congregation.

Gradyville Baptist Church is lcoated at 159 Old Gradyville Church Rd., Columbia, KY.


2023-11-27 07:47:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Reader looking for family connections

Reader Steven Maddox is trying to locate Greg or Andrew Burton. Steven says, "I am a descendant of John Longfield Burton, looking to communicate with Greg or Andrew Burton concerning our shared Burton family."

Steven can be reached at Stevenmaddoxart@gmail.com or by phone at 417-208-8359.


2023-11-27 07:44:49 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 27
Happy Birthday, Alan Young (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Courtney Gupton Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Pendleton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julie Grant Spinks | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Keith Malbaum | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kiley Pearl Feese (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Bryant Kinnett (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sheila Pyles Bryant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steven T. Grider (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stevie Mitchum | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Thelma Robertson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Venus Medaris Popplewell | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Hoskins, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Marie Caven, Green County, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Maxie Eudell Blaydes (1930-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Truman Roach, Cumberland Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Bunch, Adair Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vicki Kay Pierce, Adair Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Warren Dunlap, Taylor & Adair Co's., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles P. (Skinner) Blakely, Cumberland Co. KY (1945-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deanna Da'Lane Burton, Russell Springs, KY (1972-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelby Durham Roy Newman, 75, Casey Co., KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ginger Lorraine Fifield, Russell County, KY (1955-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edgar Ray (Bud) Davidson, Burkesville, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Memory Coats, Sr., Green County, KY (1938-2014)< | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melvin Martin, Casey County, KY, (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommy Daffron, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Shepherd, Adair Co., KY native (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Viola Bunch, 94, Russell County, KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allan Wayne Buckner, Columbia, KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Dale Hedgespeth, 84, Green Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith A. Hancock, Adair County, KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Uziel, Jr., 69, Russell County, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dewey (Bo) Meeks, Jr., 56, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Della Davidson, 81, Burkesville, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brandy Taylor, 34, Adair Co. KY/Taylor native (1981-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Arthur (Pete) McAnelly, 71, Adair Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Clark, 83, Casey County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Murrell, Adair County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Gail Burton Bell, 66, Adair Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carlos Delton Graham, Cumberland Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel (Joan) Richards Roberts, Casey County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Theresa Lynn Anderson Gilbert, 58, Cumberland County, KY (1959-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bea Samuel Montgomery, 94, Taylor Co., KY/Owen Co., KY native (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Minor, 71, Taylor County, KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barry C. Ellison, 73, Casey Co., KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice Willis, 75, Columbia, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cynthia Bradshaw, 56, Columbia, KY (1966-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Don Grider, Russell Co., KY (1938-1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doyce W. Tucker, 73, Green Co., KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Roy, 99, Columbia, KY (1923-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hobert Tucker (1897-1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Katherine Sue (Willis) Littell, 82, Milltown, KY native (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lynwood Newton, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, November 27, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTNo School for Students - Mandatory Data Day #2 for Staff | (ID:65535, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Irene Yarberry, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) | (ID:66193, Comment)
5:00pmCTACMS Boys Basketball vs Campbellsville | (ID:65644, Comment)
ACHS JV Basketball at Boyle County | (ID:66075, Comment)
6:00pmCTFarm Basics: Keeping Farm Records
Adair Co. Cooperative Extension Service | (ID:65875, Comment)
Free Adult Basic Computer Training
Adair Co. Technology Center | (ID:66047, Comment)
6:30pmCTACHS Varsity Basketball at Boyle County | (ID:66076, Comment)

 


































 
 
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