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Daily News for Monday, July 22, 2024
Paint the Town is Thursday, July 25 on the Square Businesses, companies, and individuals are signing up for the 6th annual "Paint The Town," which is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, in Columbia. The event will be held on the Square in Columbia from 4 pm to 8 pm. Paint The Town is an annual event in which people are assigned a section of sidewalk to paint around the square. This year the city is planning on having the square closed so people can walk around and visit the various displays. There will be free popcorn, popsicles, and other items for children. The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department, Ambulance Service, and the Columbia Police Department's Drug Trailer will be setup. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-07-22 23:58:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Betty Sue McCormick, 81, Casey County, KY (1942-2024) Betty Sue Hiter McCormick, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Corbin, Kentucky. She was 81. Born on October 31, 1942, in Dunnville, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Louis "Louie" Hiter and Lela Beatrice Patton Hiter. Betty was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo, farming, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed going to the flea market. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-07-22 23:42:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Agenda for July 23 Fiscal Court Meeting From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular called session at 6pmCT on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. In addition to regular business, items on the lengthy agenda include an ordinance for licensing requirements for solar energy system installations, setting 2024 Adair County tax rates for real, tangible, and motor/aircraft, hiring a custodian for the Judicial Center, the 2024-2025 Soil Conservation budget, the budget for the Ambulance Service, carpet at the Judicial Center, a Water Board appointment, and Green River Lake contracts with the Corps of Engineers for Arnold's Landing and Mt. Carmel. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-07-22 19:41:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Reminder: Phillip Wood Coffey Book Signing is Saturday From Mike Watson Reminder: You can learn more about the life and times of Phillip Wood Coffey and share a laugh or two at the official Book Signing at 10amCT on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, Kentucky. Read more about Phil's new book here: Phillip Coffey Book Signing 27 July 2024 2024-07-22 19:28:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Letter: Guesses on boyhood home Matt Caldwell, Diane Hammonds, and Jimmie Cox all wrote in with the following guess: Butch CassidyRobert confirms that all three are correct. We'll post more of Robert's photos from Cassidy's boyhood home on Tuesday and Wednesday. Comments re: Travel: Boyhood home of a famous outlaw 2024-07-22 19:24:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Business community selects 2024 award winners By Ellen Zornes, Executive Director A gigantic Thank You to everyone that attended our Awards Banquet! It was wonderful...even the weather cooperated. We appreciate all this year's nominees and all our Chamber members who nominated them and all who voted for our Award winners. It takes us all! The Barn at Cedar Grove was beyond beautiful...Thank You, Amy Mitchum for allowing us the use of your barn. The meal by Sondra Keltner and Sweets and Eats was delicious...just perfect for the evening. And Sondra went above and beyond to accommodate us even though we went past our cut off date and number of attendees. Thank you to Drycee Studios for our awards and Hot Prints for our banners. The Tourism Mixer after our Banquet was also a roaring success. Thank you to Paige Nickels, Tourism Director, and the Tourism Board for allowing us to share the evening and venue with them. A simply enchanting evening! Those who won the most votes are listed after the nominees in each category below. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-07-22 12:42:54 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County CAIP applications From Tiffany Grant, Administrative Secretary Adair County Conservation District The Adair County Cattlemen's Association will be taking applications for the County Agriculture Investment Program (CAIP) from August 1 through August 21, 2024. Applications may be picked up and returned to the Adair County Conservation District from 7amCT to 11amCT and NoonCT until 4pmCT, Monday through Friday. Producers with interest in CAIP are encouraged (but not required) to attend an informational meeting to better understand guidelines and changes that have taken place for 2024. Informational meetings will be held at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service on the following dates and times:
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Back to School church event seeks partner churches Pastors Jeremy and Beth Wethington and Christie Chapel Church are in need of churches to help with the Adair/Taylor Back to School Bash, planned for August 10, 2024, at the old Knifley School. All activities, food and school supplies are free. They currently have seven church partners, and for a successful event, they need 12. Contact Beth Wethington at 270-469-0229 for more information. 2024-07-22 11:41:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Adair Co. Fair: 4-H & Cloverbud Floral Hall The 2024 Adair Co. Fair kicks off this week with the 4-H & Cloverbud Floral Hall, starting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Entries will be accepted from 10amCT to NoonCT on Tuesday at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Judging will start at Noon, and exhibits will be open for public viewing from 4pmCT to 6pmCT on Tuesday and then from 8amCT to NoonCT on Wednesday. More information here: Adair County 4-H & Cloverbud Floral Hall Exhibits The Carnival will open on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, and shows and pageants will start on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Entry Forms for Pageants and Shows are available at adairfair.com. 2024-07-22 11:33:52 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Famous Outlaw Phillip Coffey writes: "Billy the Kid "Robert replies, "Good guess, but not Billy The Kid!" Comments re: Travel: Boyhood home of a famous outlaw 2024-07-22 11:21:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
ACHS Basketball Golf Scramble and Silent Auction is August 17 From Whitney Turner The ACHS Boys and Girls basketball teams are collaborating on Saturday, August 17, 2024 to host the inaugural Birdies for Basketball Golf Scramble at the Pines in Columbia, KY. Tee off is at 9amCT, with a luncheon and silent auction to follow. We encourage everyone to come out and join the fun! Payouts will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Luncheon and Silent Auction Only tickets are also available for those who do not wish to golf. Registration for individual golfers ($100) and foursome golfers ($300) includes a Round of 18 Best Ball, Closest to the Pin Contest, Longest Drive Contest, luncheon, and silent auction. The deadline to register is August 1st! Register at: forms.gle/Svtx1ci6rKa2V2SC6 The Pines is located at 275 Country Club Road, Columbia, KY. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Coach Hill at 941-806-7506, or Coach Breeze at 270-424-1037. 2024-07-22 07:46:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 22 Happy Anniversary, Eric and Stephanie Antle (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Samantha and Neil Harrelson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam P. West (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anissa Bright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittni Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Britttany Jessee Dile | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Edward "PeeWee" Dulworth (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emilee Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Grace Bivens (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jansen Bradley Miller (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jasper William Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica L. Sexton (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Lynn Gaskins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Pyles (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jon Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Smith (aka Katie-ma-lady) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Younkin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark McKinley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melody Pollard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nicole Legg | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richard Todd (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Seth Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Burton (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Brithday, Brittany Lee Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Aaron Cahill, Petersburg, IN (1963-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Unadell O. (Della) Coffey, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane Salato, Adair County, KY (1924-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose M. Goodin, Adair Co., KY native. (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Evelyn Hopper, Russell Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Jones Monin, Green Co., KY (1934-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Capps, Cumberland Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Lee Franklin, Russell County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pat Rhynearson, Taylor County, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack R. Williams, formerly of Columbia, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifford Shepherd, 87, Adair Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Lee Barnett, Green Co., KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Philip N. Frederick, Casey County, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lura Opal West, 92, Russell Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elder Royce F. Hart, Russell County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garry Steven McCubbins, Green County, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Arms, Cumberland County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Gene Hall, Taylor County, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Johnson, Taylor County, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cyrus G. Miller, 75, Russell County, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tabitha Ritchie, 37, Taylor County, KY (1978-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Flossie Price, 91, Metcalfe Co., KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Flossie Price, 91, Metcalfe Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ronnie Dale Milby, Green County, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Knight Polston Brown, 60, Russell Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Anne Luke, Russell Springs, KY/Mishawaka, IN native (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard E. Rhymes, 76, Adair County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dan Farr, Adair County, KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Jenkins, 73, Adair County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Skaggs Smith, 73, Russell Co., KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Cunningham Foley, Russell County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melody Lynn Grider, Edmonton, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claud Beard (July 22, 1907-November 18, 1997) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della Coffey, 76, Russell County, KY (1943-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Erich Randall Fannin, 43, Columbia, KY (1978-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Donald Cox, 62, Edmonton, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John W. Gaines, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Thomas, 70, Dunnville, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Brockman, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Blakeman, Campbellsville, KY (1922-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Garrett, 98, Adair County, KY (1918-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nora Mae Thomas, 95, Knob Lick, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Lee McKinney, Sr, 81, Green County, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Remy Ussery, 82, Columbia, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Flowers, 70, Cumberland Co., KY (1943-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherril Harris, 75, Casey County, KY (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan T. Parker, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Jon Rush, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Valtie Edel Melson (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bud) Spicer, 88 Columbia, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, birthday Sue Ann Cravens (d. 2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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