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Daily News for Monday, January 8, 2024
BAVFD presents awards at annual Christmas event By Amanda Scott The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual Christmas dinner and awards presentations. Eight members of the fire department were reconized for serving 25 consecutive years. The Firefighter of the year and Recurit firefighter of the year also received awards at the dinner, the recipient of those awards are voted on by the fire department members, they are asked to vote on firefighters that show pride, enthusiasm, integrity and professionalism. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-08 20:59:17 | Comments | Printable version
J.P. Warner, 95, Casey County, KY (1928-2024) James P. "J.P." Warner, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his home. He was 95. He loved farming and his dairy and beef cattle. He greatly enjoyed gardening and grew many crops of tobacco and corn over the years. In the past, he had worked as a mail handler for the railroad for ten years. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Separate Baptist Church where he was also a former Sunday School teacher. J.P. was a sociable man that loved people and truly never met a stranger. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-08 20:45:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LIHEAP program can provide Warmth for winter Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) starts Tuesday, JANUARY 9 - MARCH 31, 2024. If you're a Kentucky household who is responsible for your home's heating cost, you might be eligible for LIHEAP assistance. Apply through your Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency (LC-CAA), a local organization with the mission of reducing poverty through locally designed and delivered programs and services, targeted to the specific needs of the community. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-08 20:07:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Winter weather begins Monday night with strong winds The National Weather Service (NWS) has advised that a strong storm system will sweep across Kentucky Monday evening, bringing high winds and rain. Then on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning we expect a chance for a wintry mix in the north-central, east-central and south-central parts of the state. Tips for driving in wintry weather are included in the article below. To follow live updates for Kentucky watches, warnings, or advisories, please visit alerts.weather.gov Frankfort, KY - (Jan. 8, 2024) - Kentucky state highway crews are on alert for any travel impacts caused by rounds of strong winds beginning Monday evening and continuing to Wednesday morning. Kentuckians are advised to secure any objects that cannot be brought inside and motorists driving high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution when winds are strong. "Strong gusty winds as high as 40 mph mixed with rain can pose some serious safety concerns and we want everyone to take precautions ahead of and during the event," said Gov. Andy Beshear. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-08 19:54:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
ACJE Bryant will speak at Chamber meeting Jan. 9 The Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce first meeting of 2024 will be held in the Training and Development Center - lower level, 201 Burkesville Street, Tuesday, January 9 at 12noonCT. Come join us as Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant reviews county government matters. Lunch this month is provided by the Chamber of Commerce. 2024-01-08 19:34:07 | Comments | Printable version
JOY Ministries Extends Annual Campaign From Hannah Peck J.O.Y. Ministries entered their annual Christmas Campaign in late November with their most ambitious goal to date. The organization set out to raise $75,000, which would fund J.O.Y.'s operation budget for the upcoming year. One week into the new year and J.O.Y.'s campaign total stands at $60,355 - just shy of $15,000 from their goal. As such, they are extending their campaign to January 19. "We will operate on whatever God provides, but we know what is needed to continue to meet needs as we have in the last year. As such, we are calling on our community to help push us towards our goal!" shares J.O.Y. Vice President, Hannah Peck. "We cannot adequately express our gratitude for the support this community has shown us. We continue to stand in awe of His goodness." J.O.Y. Ministries operates two homeless shelters and a Crisis Resource Center. The Crisis Resource Center serves as the central office for JOY's operations and is located at 400 Greensburg St. If you'd like to support this ministry you can drop your donation by the Crisis Resource Center, mail your gift to PO BOX 114, Columbia, KY 42728, or give online at www.joy-ministries.org. 2024-01-08 16:41:16 | Comments | Printable version
Bliss Club January meeting is Thursday From Shannon Steveson Bliss Club will meet at 11:30amCT on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Everyone is welcome. The topic of the meeting is creative ideas for a healthy mind. 2024-01-08 16:38:56 | Comments | Printable version
Basketball: LWC Men 105-93 over Clinton The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team wrapped up non-conference play with a 105-93 victory over Clinton College Sunday at Biggers Sports Center. The Blue Raiders are back in action on Thursday when they travel to No. 3 Georgetown for their Mid-South Conference opener at 6:30pmCT. Sunday marked the second time this season the Blue Raiders (8-6) scored over 100 points. Lindsey Wilson had three players score 20 or more points in a game for the first time since February 8, 2020. The Blue Raiders recorded 60 rebounds for the second time this season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-08 16:36:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
4-H Poultry Showing Clinic on Jan 20 By Tony Rose, Agent for 4-H Youth Development Adair County Extension Service The 4-H Poultry/Rabbit Clubs is sponsoring a Poultry Showing Clinic on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service located at 409 Fairground Street. The clinic will start at 10amCT and go to NoonCT. Poultry Extension Specialist Dr. Jacobs will be teaching those interested in how to show poultry. Any youth who has an interest is welcome to attend. For questions or information By Tony Rose, County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia KY 42728, at 270-384-2317 or trose@uky.edu. 2024-01-08 16:34:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Mediation for Fiscal Court George Hargood writes: A mediator would be an excellent idea, but do you know what would be even better?Re: MEDIATION requested right now at Fiscal Court 2024-01-08 11:41:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
4-H Calendar of Events for January 2024 By Tony Rose, Agent for 4-H Youth Development Adair County Extension Service January is full of events for Adair County 4-H. Mark your calendars for the following:
2024-01-08 11:24:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Pasta Benefit Dinner and Dessert Auction From Sharon Thompson There will be a Pasta Dinner and Dessert Auction to benefit to help with medical expenses for Tina Kaylor and her family, from 4pmCT to 7pmCT on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Adair Bingo Hall, 55 Shady Lane, Columbia, KY. Each meal includes Pasta, Garlic bread and drink, for donations, and all proceeds will go towards Tina Kaylor. 2024-01-08 11:14:10 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Hooligan Burger Bill Aldridge writes: I was at Walmart last night and saw that the new Hooligan Burger was open. Unfortunately I had already eaten dinner, so I didnt order. On your, Whats cooking in Columbia today section, your text says that they close a 3pm, their closing time is 9pm. They seemed really nice, and I am looking forward to my first Hooligan Burger.Bill, thanks for writing. You were absolutely right on both counts -- the folks at Hooligan Burger are really nice, and we had the hours listed incorrectly. We've got the schedule changed in What's Cooking now. 2024-01-08 11:10:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Wrestling: LWC Runner-Up at Fairmont State Invitational Fairmont, WV - The Lindsey Wilson wrestling team finished runner-up at the Fairmont State Invitational on Saturday. The Blue Raiders totaled 106.5 points and earned six podium finishes with two individual champions. The Blue Raiders will be back in action next for a Mid-South Conference dual at Cumberlands (KY). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-08 11:06:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Wind Advisory issued for Monday night into Tuesday Mike Keltner, Director of Adair Co. Emergency Management sends word of the possibility of severe weather. The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, issued the following statement early Monday morning: The next weather system will move into the Ohio Valley late today, through Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. Winds will increase overnight into Tuesday morning. A Wind Advisory is in effect from late tonight into tomorrow morning. Gusts of 40 mph or more are possible with in the advisory area and gusts of 30-40 mph outside of the area. Winds will diminish but remain breezy during the day Tuesday before another round of gusty winds occur Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.This system will also bring some beneficial rain to the area, with expected precipitation of 1-2 inches. Some snowfall is possible overnight Tuesday night, although significant snow above 1 inch still remains unlikely. 2024-01-08 11:04:12 | Comments | Printable version
Hay barn construction class is Jan. 18 By Nick Roy, Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources Adair County Cooperative Extension Service Learn about the contract specification and best management practices when constructing hay barns in the upcoming class on January 18, 2024 at 6pmCT. This program is required for all participants of the Adair County Soil Conservation Hay Storage Project at Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. For more information, contact Nick Roy for more information at nick.roy@uky.edu 2024-01-08 09:47:37 | Comments | Printable version
Betty Sue Wisdom, 85, Metcalfe County, KY (1938-2023) Betty Sue Wisdom, age 85, of Edmonton, Kentucky passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was born on Thursday, April 7, 1938, the daughter of Mawk and Ruby (Reece) Wisdom. She is of the Baptist Faith, member of the Edmonton Baptist Church, was a Cook for the Metcalfe County board of Education serving at the high school. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-08 08:56:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 8 Happy Anniversary, Willie Mat Feese, (1915-2013) and Grace Feese (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andy Willis (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beverly Hollingsworth | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brady Hixson (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Mann (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gale Burris Cowan (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gary Mann | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Greene (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maddie Harmon (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Margaret Bault Varble | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marilyn McGowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Napier | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Burris of Russell Springs (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Robertson (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tasha Padgett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Blackistone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zack Giles | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny 'Coon' Calhoun, Adair County, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Jean Fergerson, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Sue Terry Smith, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Faye Piskorski, Burkesville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Ann Corbin, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pina Lee Pyles, Columbia, KY (1919-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Grider, Casey Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Ray "Steve" Cassada (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Ruth Cerezo, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freda Ann Pettit Kingery, Taylor Co., KY native (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lou Keltner, Adair Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Faye Robertson, Casey County, KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ovella Mae Wilson, Green Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James G. Wyland, Adair Co., KY, Kansas native (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Allen Robertson, Center, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Creal Cundiff, 72, Adair County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Glen Eastridge, Elk Horn, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kermit J. Brockman, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nathan D. Hale, Adair Co., KY, Russell Co., KY native (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Shirley Lou Hendricks, 71, Green Co., KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clark Lee Prall Hopkins, 63, Taylor County, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kim Brown Angel, Casey Co., KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christina Gribbins, 39, Taylor Co., KY (1976-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason Timothy Gosser, 33, Casey Co., KY (1983-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Lloyd Guthrie, Cumberland Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Lucas, 90, Middleburg, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Jones, 42, Burkesville, KY (1974-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fern Spears, 82, Burkesville, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ernest Snyder, Casey Co., KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Jean Hogue Lay, Casey Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Wayne Price, 47, Green County, KY (1970-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Lewis McCubbin, Green County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Malcolm Willis, 84, Marrowbone, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Knopp, 89, Taylor County, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Cash, Burkesville, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Bea Greninger, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Edwards Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Fisher, 97, Greensburg, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Weldon Wright, 86, Burkesville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Douglas Moran, 78, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lanny Smith, 78, Hustonville, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Mary Davis, 88, Russell County, KY (1930-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Montgomery, 96, Adair County, KY (1922-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mayrene Combs Bell, 76, Edmonton, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montra Keen, 89, Columbia, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Taylor, 86, Columbia, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norris Shawn McCawley, 50, Columbia, KY (1971-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Clark Vaught, 56, Liberty, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. 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