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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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EDA provides updates on potential jobs in GRCP

From Heather Spoon and Bobby Morrison

Progress is happening at Green River Commerce Park! Cumberland Pipeline has not allowed the weather to slow them down one bit. The EDA Board couldn't be more pleased with the work that has been completed so far.

We must prepare this Park for occupancy. When a company comes along and wants to locate in the Park, we cannot say, "Give us 12-18 months to find the money and get the utilities to the location." Those opportunities will pass us by quicker than we can blink. They will move on to a community that has prepared for their arrival.


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2024-08-07 23:25:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

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Sewer project at Green River Commerce Park



2024-08-07 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Bobby Morrison, EDA Special Projects.
Getting this sewer collection set is the most difficult job of the whole expansion project, according to Bobby Morrison, projects leader on the Green River Commerce Park. He cites Cumberland Pipeline's excellent work, especially overcoming problems caused by all the rain and mud. He said that most contractors would have stopped work instead of fighting the recent weather challenges.

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Red Cross blood donations requested in August

The American Red Cross blood supply has fallen more than 25% since July 1. We need your help to ensure essential medical care is not delayed. Please make your next blood donation appointment today.

As a thank-you for coming in to give this August, you'll receive a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. We want you to know just how much we appreciate your generosity.

Upcoming opportunities to give blood near you: The Church at the Springs, 226 Jamestown St, Russell Springs, KY, Friday, August 23, 2024 from 10am to 3pmCT.


2024-08-07 22:54:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Bro. Ted Johnson, 58, native of Russell County, KY

Bro. Calvin Theodore "Ted" Johnson, of Tompkinsville, passed from this life to his eternal home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Monroe County Medical Center, after a long illness, with Lea Ann, his wife of 22 years by his side. He was 58 years of age.

He was born Wednesday, September 15, 1965, the first-born child of William Robert and Jean Grider Johnson. Growing up in Russell County, Ted loved to go fishing. He was a member of The Springs Church in Russell Springs when he heard his call to preach. At the time of his passing, he had ministered for over 28 years, currently serving at the Tompkinsville First United Methodist Church and at Gamaliel United Methodist Church.


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2024-08-07 22:51:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Anthony Reliford, 39, Columbia, KY (1985-2024)

Jimmy Anthony Reliford of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his residence. He was 39 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Kurt Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 5pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Friday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2024-08-07 17:34:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Danny Feese, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2024)

Daniel Stephen "Danny" Feese of Columbia passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was 72 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jordan Abell and Bro. Logan Wilkerson officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Thursday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2024-08-07 17:29:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Boil Water Advisory for Knifley Road area

Update: Boil Water Advisory lifted

From Columbia Adair Utilities District
Date Issued 8/7/2024
Time Issued 3:00 P.M.

A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers of 7993-12069 Knifley Rd & all side roads in between. 5893-8010 Elkhorn Rd & all side roads in between. 68-3220 Eastridge Cemetery Rd & all side roads in between.

The advisory has been issued due to a main line break. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure.

Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.

This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181.


2024-08-07 16:47:00 | Comments | Printable version

Prayer Walk for Schools on Sunday, August 11

There will be a Prayer Walk at 4pmCT on Sunday, August 11, 2024, for the Adair County Schools (whole community). We will pray on site at each school for God's nurture and protection for the students, teachers and staff. Everyone is encouraged to attend and show your support for our Adair County Schools.

This event is sponsored by the Adair Ministerial Association


2024-08-07 14:59:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

2024-2025 ACMS Girls Basketball schedule

From Head Coach Mike Sneed

The 2024-2025 ACMS Girls Basketball team kicked off the season with an away game at Northern Pulaski on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The first home game will be on Thursday, August 8, 2024, when they host Taylor County. All games below begin at 5pmCT.

August 2024:
  • Thu, Aug 8 vs Taylor Co.
  • Tue, Aug 13 vs Green Co.
  • Thu, Aug 15 vs Hart Co.
  • Mon, Aug 19 vs Casey Co.
  • Thu, Aug 22 vs Russell Co.
  • Tue, Aug 27 at Campbellsville
  • Thu, Aug 29 at Green Co.
Click "Read More" for September/October dates.


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2024-08-07 12:08:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Food/Clothing Giveaway plus School Supplies

From Marsha Collins

There will be a Food and Clothing Giveaway from 9amCT to 11amCT on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Columbia Church of Christ, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY.

Also, school supplies will be available. Student must be present to obtain school supplies.


2024-08-07 08:03:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

It's Farmers' Markets Week around the state

This year's Farmers' Markets Week, August 4-10, salutes the 178 farmers' markets in 114 Kentucky counties. In those 178 markets, more than 3,000 vendors offer products for sale. We celebrate FM2 in Columbia on the corner of Merchant and Campbellsville Streets - open Wednesday and Saturday mornings through the season.

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky farm families are being celebrated this week as Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell invites Kentuckians to enjoy Kentucky Farmers' Markets Week and the nutritious and delicious fresh farm products.

"Farmers' markets remain a vital resource to get farm fresh foods directly to our Kentucky consumers," Commissioner Shell said. "We know that access to nutritious food is critical to maintain a healthy lifestyle and Farmers' markets provide the freshest and healthiest foods direct from Kentucky's farms.


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2024-08-07 01:08:38 | Comments | Printable version

Epicurian Kentuckian: A few plant based days

By Linda Waggener

In the continuing study of food management for health and weight loss, I'm reading Dr. Joel Furhman's book, "Eat for Life". The information makes a world of sense and the timing's perfect during this wonderful Farmers Market season!

I asked the artificial intelligence (AI) program ChatGPT to use the book and recommend a few days of meals along with a shopping list needed to prepare them, and below is what popped up. As my friend Danny would say, "so, what do you think about that?"


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Freshmen given orientation to ACHS Tuesday evening

Adair County High School freshmen were welcomed at an orientation event Tuesday night by Student Ambassadors and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members to help the new students find their way.

Each Freshman was given a Chromebook by the Library staff. The first day of school for students in the 2024-25 school year is Wednesday, August 14th.


2024-08-07 00:13:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Betty Ann Pettyjohn, 71, Casey County, KY (1953-2024)

Betty Ann Pettyjohn age 71, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Tuesday August 6, 2024, at her residence.

She was born in Cincinnati, OH, on February 18th, 1953, to the late Gilford Phelps and Edna Mae Banker Estes. Betty Ann was a former employee of Red Wing. She was the widow of Donald Pettyjohn who passed away on April 3rd, 2018.


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2024-08-07 00:04:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 7
Happy Anniversary, Lonnie and Arlene McAllister (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cara Gibson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chass "C.J." Isabelle Jr. (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David M. Bunch | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Harlan Jessie (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jean Beard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Edwards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Irvin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patricia Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Samuel Willis (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stacey Burton Biggs | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Dean Gardner, Green County, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth A. Garner, Burkesville, KY (1925-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florine Pierce Caulk, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Esther Cox Gabehart, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florence Montgomery Loveall, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Groce, Cumberland Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arvist Lee "Stick" Harmon, Glens Fork, KY (19310 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kermit Roscoe Tucker, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louie Kensey Beard, Adair County, KY (1945-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Matthew French, Jr., Adair County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Anderson, Russell County, KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fred Russell, Russell County, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Suzanne Lee Poindexter Kolinski, Burkesville, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Gentry Rush<, 69, Burkesville, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Durham, 84, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Bennett, Adair County, KY (1964-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clelland Hubbard, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wendell Gene Janes, 54. Greensburg, KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kirby Carman, 75, Casey County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Crad Jaggers, former Campbellsville University student athlete (1977-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ida Ruth Melton Young, 72, Cumberland Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Rachel Derringer, 74, Casey County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marion Louise Heck, Green County, KY/Native of New Jersey (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Marvin Lee Overby, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eddie Davis, 60, Taylor County, KY (1958-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvin Denton, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Ann Brown, 82, Jamestown, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beulah Netherland, 99, Campbellsville, KY (1922-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin Lee Brown, 73, Columbia, KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles (Charlie) Collins, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Flatt Coomer, 99, Adair Co., KY (1916-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Connie Lynn Martin, 53, Edmonton, KY (1969-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrell Wayne Turner, 46, Columbia, KY native (1976-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gayle Louise Burris, 67, Greensburg, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn Reeves, 80, Adair Co., KY native (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeanie Rowe Shofner, 59, Adair County, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Cery (J.C.) Fannin, 73, Columbia, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall D. Popplewell, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip J. Martin, Taylor County, KY (1993-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Leon Black, 72, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wayne L. Gaskins, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTFarmer's Market on the Square
Farmers Market on the Square is held from 8amCT to 1pmCT on Wednesdays and Saturdays mornings at the corner of Campbellsville and Merchant Street in downtown Columbia, KY. | (ID:67335, Comment)
10:00amCTAdair County Fair: Open Floral Hall
Entries accepted 10amCT to 12:30pmCT | (ID:67306, Comment)
11:00amCTServices for Catherine Hutchison, 92, Columbia, KY (1932-2024) | (ID:67339, Comment)

 

































 
 
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