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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Biggs and Faulkner join Columbia Adair Chamber Board

The annual Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Christmas gathering was a well attended affair Tuesday evening. Food was provided by the Board members and two new members were introduced.

Adair native Stacey Biggs, T.J. Regional Health Executive Vice President, will fill the position formerly held by Columbia City Clerk Woody Sharpe. New Adair School Superintendent Jason Faulkner will fill the position held by former Superintendent Pam Stephens. Their terms as Chamber Board members begin as of the December Christmas event, the last meeting of 2023.


2023-12-14 23:32:43 | Comments | Printable version

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Sunset over Egypt



2023-12-14 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Sgt. Evan Burton.
The scenic Adair County community of Egypt was where Columbia Police Department Sgt. Evan Burton captured this picture. He writes, "I just took this picture on Highway 551 in the Egypt community. How peaceful!"

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Jeffery Cooper, 58, Russell County, KY (1965-2023)

Jeffery Allen Cooper, of Jamestown, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his home. He was 58 years of age.

He was a soft spoken, quiet natured man, who was never known to speak an unkind word of anyone. As a younger man, he would go on adventures he would call "walk-abouts". He enjoyed fishing and watching Kentucky ballgames. He was born November 28, 1965, son of Lyle and Deanna Swanson Cooper. He made his profession of faith at a young age at Clear Fork Baptist Church.


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2023-12-14 22:37:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

June Byrd, 85, Liberty, KY (1938-2023)

Anita June Ellison Byrd passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at her home in Liberty. She was 85.

Born September 23, 1938, in Casey County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Maurine Hatter Ellison. Along with her husband, June owned and operated Byrd's Grocery. She loved music and reading.


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2023-12-14 22:34:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

EDA Board to meet Tuesday December 19

From Larry Walker, Chairman
Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority

The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority (EDA) will hold a regularly called meeting at 8amCT on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Columbia-Adair Training and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2023-12-14 15:16:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Get free weather radios, smoke detectors on Saturday

From Bill Ogden

The Red Cross will be set up at Melson Ridge United Baptist Church from 9amCT to 1pmCT on Saturday, December 16, 2023, with free weather radios and smoke detectors for those in need.

Melson Ridge United Baptist Church is located at 3082 Melson Ridge Rd., Columbia, KY.


2023-12-14 10:14:41 | Comments | Printable version

First & Farmers National Bank welcomes Donna Stotts

From Andrea Clue

First & Farmers National Bank is proud to welcome Donna Stotts to their team as Vice President/Loan Officer.

Donna was born and raised in Adair County and was a member of Adair County High School's Class of 1980. She graduated from Lindsey Wilson College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1995. Donna brings with her a wealth of banking experience, having worked in the banking profession for more than 35 years and serving as a loan officer for 25 of those years.

"First & Farmers National Bank's motto of 'Putting YOU First' is a great representation of what FFNB has been doing in the local community for many years. I am honored to serve as VP/Loan Officer and will strive to provide excellent customer service," stated Stotts.


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2023-12-14 10:09:35 | Comments | Printable version

Basketball: ACMS game on Dec 18

From Mike Sneed

The ACMS boys basketball game versus Cumberland County on Monday, December 18, 2023, has been moved to 1pmCT.


2023-12-14 10:04:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

December 14, 2023 - on the subject of change

“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” — Albert Einstein


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Adair County Community Choir in Christmas Concert

One of the most delightful things about the holidays is the music, the international language that draws us together. That's what happened at the Columbia Christian Church early this month.

The Christmas Concert performed by the Adair County Community Choir brought people together and packed the church.

Choir Director Ginna Franklin and Dwayne Martin, Accompanist, led a stage filled with volunteer singers from age 7 to 70+ who spend time every week preparing.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 14
Happy Anniversary, Clifton & Phyllis Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, David & Schella Pittman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jackie & Kim Helm, (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, James & Erin Bonta | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashtin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Barbara Berberich | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Bethany Taylor Shain | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Brown (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brody Page (2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Danny Pyles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Gonzalez | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Sneed birthday | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Fred Daniel Cross | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Isaiah Larguero (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamie "Speedy" Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeanene Suesann Pike (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeren Franklin (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jerrod Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaden Bardin (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenzey Madison Crawhorn (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lester Brock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lizzie Mae Stephens (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mallory Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Alan Luttrell (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nick Curry (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nolan Cole (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peggy Lawson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rhonda Begley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roger Huckaby, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vickie Jessee | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beverly Long, 65, Casey Co., KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy L. Morgan, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Louise Davis Price, Green Co., KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joshua Lee Read, Campbellsville, KY (1983-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnathan Davenport, Green County, KY (1986-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Arthur Grover, 58, Adair Co. KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Inez Adams,Taylor Co., KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Estil Cochran, Campbellsville, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thelma A. Harvey, Adair Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Bowen, Taylor Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fairis G. (Slim) Jones, Cumberland Co.,KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Radford Cary, Burkesville, KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Wright Staley, Burkesville, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Billie Lynn Rutherford, Adair County, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Loy, 70, Russell Co., KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlotte O. Ricker, 84, Pulaski Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betsy Cheatham Stotts, Columbia, KY native (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry D. (Danny) Coffey, 61, Russell Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy Ernest Gosser, 55, Russell County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, McKenley Johnson, Cumberland County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lizzie Mae Stephens, 88, Edmonton, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Michael Propes, 66, Willow Shade, KY native (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ella Mae Lobb, 83, Greensburg, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Grider Mann, 71, Russell Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Selva Fay Baker Gilbert, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Day, 64, Cumberland Co., KY (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Lee Geron Smith, 82, Summer Shade, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Carolyn Yeadon, 69, Russell County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Lois Edward Fields, Hart Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josephine Perkins, Casey County, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Davis Hampton, 78, Liberty, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty M. Northern Baldwin, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth York, 91, Adair County, KY (1932-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Henry Allen, 87, Burkesville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nolan Lee Cole, 70, Columbia, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia D. McGlone, 76, Jamestown, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sherry Corbin, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
4:00pmCTACMS SBDM Council meeting | (ID:66292, Comment)
5:00pmCTACMS Boys Basketball at Glasgow | (ID:65649, Comment)
5:50pmCTLittle League Basketball: 4-5 Red Chiefs vs. Green Chiefs | (ID:65981, Comment)
6:50pmCTLittle League Basketball: 4-5 Black Chiefs vs. Blue Chiefs | (ID:65982, Comment)
7:50pmCTLittle League Basketball: 4-5 Yellow Chiefs vs. Gray Chiefs | (ID:65983, Comment)

 


































 
 
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