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Arthur Singleton, 81, Russell County, KY (1943-2024)

Arthur Singleton, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 81 years of age.

Arthur was a faithful member and deacon of Thomas Ridge Church. He was a very kind and sweet man, who was also strong willed and independent. Arthur was an avid fisherman. He loved his family dearly.


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2024-07-24 22:44:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Educator of the Year: Chad Parnell



2024-07-24 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Adair County High School Principal Chad Parnell was voted the 2024 Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year. He is pictured, center, with Columbia Adair County Chamber President Landon Edwards, State Senator Max Wise, State Representative Amy Neighbors and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Zornes. Chad was a wonderful tech teacher and one of the most popular teachers at ACHS. His devotion to ACHS and its students did not go unnoticed and he was chosen to become principal of Adair County High School.

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CPD: Paint the Town on Thursday evening

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

The Public Square will be closed off from 4pmCT to 8pmCT on Thursday evening, July 25, 2024, for the Paint the Town event. Traffic will be rerouted around the Square during this time. We would ask motorists to plan accordingly and take alternate routes.

More info: Paint the Town on July 25.


2024-07-24 18:23:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Letter: Charity Baptist homecoming sparks memories

Tom Page writes:
Made me think of my grandpa, Noah Page, who used to preach there in the 60's. I spent my summers with my grandparents and we would go to church there. He would always stop at the fillin' station on the way there and buy several packs of Wrigley chewing gum and have me pass it out to all the kids in church. So if there's any chewing gum stuck under the pews, it's grandpa's fault.
Comments re: Charity Baptist Church Homecoming is July 28


2024-07-24 18:02:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Adair Co. Grand Jury July 11 indictments

On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 10 individuals from Columbia, Campbellsville, Jamestown, Russell Springs, and Parkers Lake, KY, and Villa Rica, GA. Charges included assault, possession, strangulation, indecent exposure, public intoxication, DUI, tampering with physical evidence, criminal mischief, theft, and wanton endangerment.

NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

The indictments can be viewed here:
2024-07-Adair-Indictments-85-through-94-Redacted (PDF, 9.8MB)


2024-07-24 13:11:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Nancy Carol Puryear, 84, Adair County, KY (1939-2024)

Nancy Carol McAfee Puryear of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Pauley McAfee and Flossie Skaggs McAfee, was born on Friday, September 29, 1939 in Green County and departed this life on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 84 years, 9 months, and 22 days of age.

She was a bank clerk over several years, starting with the former Greensburg Deposit Bank, also the Citizens National Bank, Bank One, First Security, Heritage Bank and retired from Community Trust Bank. She was a member of the Gideon Ladies Auxiliary. Most of all, she was also known for being the best Nana around. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Ladies Chapel Church.


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2024-07-24 10:44:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Soccer: LWC releases 2024 Men's Schedule

2024 LWC Men's Soccer Schedule

Lindsey Wilson men's soccer head coach Sicelo Buthelezi has unveiled the Blue Raiders' schedule for the 2024 season. This year's 16-game slate includes eight match-ups against opponents who were ranked or received votes in the NAIA's final Top-25 Coaches Poll of the 2023 season.

Lindsey Wilson, the defending Mid-South Conference regular-season champion, opens its latest campaign at Walter S. Reuling Stadium on August 22 and 24, 2024, in the Ray Wells Classic. The Blue Raiders will host Southeastern (FL) and Spring Arbor (MI), respectively.


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Praise in the Park is Aug 3 in Russell Springs

From Dawson Haydon

Praise in the Park, a free concert with food trucks, will be held from 6pmCT to 8pmCT in the Russell Springs City Park, 130 Milton Heights, Russell Springs, KY.

Featured artists include Dawson Haydon, The Matt Franklin Band, and Crown of Life. Food trucks will include Tacos Los 3 Bro's, Everything Pulled Bbq, Mamie Lee's Homemade Baked Goods, and Taylor Belle's. Bring a lawn chair.


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New Cell Phone Policy at Adair Co. Middle School

From Keri Willis, Principal
Adair County Middle School

We want to inform you about an important update regarding our cell phone policy at ACMS. In an ongoing effort to improve the educational experience for your student, we are adding limitations on the use of cell phones and electronic devices during the school day. The SBDM council and administrative staff at ACMS have carefully considered research regarding the negative effects of cell phone usage at school and have decided that students will no longer be able to use cell phones during school hours.

Studies consistently show that excessive cell phone use during school hours can significantly impact students' focus, productivity, and overall academic performance. Excessive cell phone use is also linked to negative impacts on social and emotional development and various mental health concerns.

We kindly ask for your support in reinforcing this new policy at home and encourage you to discuss alternative ways for your child to communicate with you during the school day, if necessary. We believe that, with your support, the culture at ACMS will drastically improve, fostering a better learning environment and limiting negative social and emotional consequences. Below is a summary of our new cell phone policy and student discipline for misuse.


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2024-07-24 09:28:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education


Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 24
Happy Anniversary, Douglas and Edath Johnson Bradshaw (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Sammy and Tammy Kassem (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Steve and Sarah Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tim and Rhonda Bradshaw (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Ray Roberts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carol Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Crystel M. Stephens (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dana Oakes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Darin Taylor (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donna Oakes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donovan Baker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dyllon Reece Kermeen (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eldon Lane Furkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gina Pittman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackie Hodges | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Petty | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kynadie Brooklyn Hancock (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Laura Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leslie Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marley Corbin (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Martha Price Coffey (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Lee Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Misty Claywell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stephanie Dykes | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matt Luttrell, Liberty, KY (1991-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Shell, Hustonville, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sheila Lynn Burress, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Watson, Columbia, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adell Brown Smith, Russell Springs, KY (1911) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virgie Luttrell, Russell Co., KY (1912) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Andrew Wright, Jr., Adair Co. KY (1944-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Coy Lee Godbey, Russell Springs, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert L. Miller , Mayor of Campbellsville, KY for 33 years (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Brock, Adair Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Aaron Thomas Davis, formerly of Cumberland Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth M. Dunkin, Casey Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lee Cundiff, Adair County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Genola Ripley, Adair County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Merle Wise, Taylor County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Olene Chumbley, Russell County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elnor (Ann) Neat, Dunnville, KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Homer Forest Lands, 72, Adair County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Mary Skaggs, Taylor Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Guy White, Taylor County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rodney Glen Wethington , 33, Casey Co., KY (1981-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Ray Kibbons, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Ray Kibbons, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avis Bennett, 81, Russell County, KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ervin Kemp, 61, Russell County, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Shepherd, 71, Russell County, KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Paul (Bob) Rotschi, 82, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Laverne Henderson Yarberry, Green County, KY (1926-2016 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald David Gray, Cumberland Co., KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steven Wayne Williams II, Russell County, KY (1979-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Andrea Danielle Melton (Jul 24, 1980 - Feb 19, 2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bettye Jean Kincheloe, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby P. Campbell, 86, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carlos Coffey, 91, Russell County, KY (1927-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Doyle Waymon, 82, Taylor County, KY (1936-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joan B. Roy (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Howard Dulin, 66, Adair County, KY (1952-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kingsley Evan. (Smitty) Smith, Jr., 87, Columbia, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lula Frances Selby, 94, Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Irene Nell, 107, Columbia KY (1915-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morris Ray Pace, 68, Cumberland Co., KY native (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nelda Juanita O'Neall, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Jean Hodge, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Monte Chaudoin, 66, Green Co., KY native (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTAdair Co. 4-H & Cloverbud Floral Hall Exhibits: Public Viewing | (ID:67238, Comment)
9:00amCTKindergarten Camp at ACPC | (ID:67248, Comment)
NoonCTAdair Co. 4-H & Cloverbud Floral Hall Exhibits: Pick up entries | (ID:67239, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Maggie Janes, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2024) | (ID:67259, Comment)
6:00pmCTVacation Bible School at Gradyville Baptist Church | (ID:67160, Comment)
Bible Word at New Life for the Nations | (ID:67209, Comment)
Vacation Bible School at Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church | (ID:67245, Comment)
6:30pmCTCharity Baptist Church VBS | (ID:67253, Comment)

 

































 
 
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