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Daily News for Thursday, August 15, 2024
ACHS English teacher in the spotlight By Jade Waggener ACHS student reporter for Columbia Magazine Hello! My name is Robyn Mantooth and I am going into my 20th year of teaching (English at Adair County High School). I have a husband who also teaches at Adair County Elementary, and two daughters who are students at ACMS and ACHS. During the summer I love to work in my garden, fish in our pond, and enjoy the nights on my front porch with my family. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 23:33:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Eldridge Richards, 88, Russell County, KY (1935-2024) Eldridge B. Richards, 88, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born in Jamestown, KY on September 25, 1935, a son of the late Velma (Grider) and Marlin Richards. He was a lifetime member and a 50 year plus Deacon at Jamestown First Baptist Church. He worked for Irby Construction Company for 9 years installing electrical transmission lines throughout the United States. in 1965 he began his 30 plus year career with Kentucky Utilities as a lineman. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 22:24:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Maggie Joyce Harmon, 76, Adair County, KY (1948-2024) Maggie Joyce Harmon, 76, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 26, 1948, to the late Claude and Mary Jane Woolridge Huckaby. Mrs. Harmon enjoyed reading her bible, listening to gospel music, and coloring. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 22:15:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Tax relief for families impacted by Memorial Day storms From Kinsey Morrison Frankfort, KY - As part of Team Kentucky's commitment to assist families impacted by natural disasters, the Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) will honor the recently announced IRS tax relief for taxpayers in parts of Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides that began on May 21, 2024. Affected individuals and businesses with a deadline on or after May 21, 2024, will have until Feb. 3, 2025, to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during this period. There is no deadline extension for tax filings and payments that were due on April 15, 2024. Under the provisions of KRS 131.081(11), Kentucky honors federal extensions related to disaster relief for filing of income tax returns, including payment of tax due. Individuals and households affected by severe storms, tornados and flooding who reside or have a business in Adair, Allen, Ballard, Barren, Breckinridge, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Crittenden, Cumberland, Edmonson, Estill, Fulton, Garrard, Graves, Grayson, Green, Greenup, Harlan, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Jackson, Knox, Larue, Laurel, Lee, Leslie, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, McCreary, McLean, Meade, Menifee, Metcalfe, Monroe, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Owsley, Perry, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Whitley and Woodford counties qualify for this tax relief. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 17:07:03 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS SBDM Council to meet Aug 16 From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS SBDM Council will have a special called meeting at 4:15pmCT on Friday, August 16, 2024, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss vacant positions and possibly make recommendations. 2024-08-15 17:03:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Helen Sneed, 79, Columbia, KY (1944-2024) Helen Sneed of Columbia died on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home. She was 79 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. James Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 11amCT on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 16:54:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jody and Neva Richards recognized for WKU alumni achievement Former KY Speaker of the House and Adair County native Jody Richards and his wife Neva Richards will be recognized for alumni achievement at the Hilltopper Excellence Awards, which will start at 5:30pmCT on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY. Jody Richards received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1960 and a Master of Arts in Journalism from the University of Missouri in 1962. In 1963, Jody began as a faculty member at WKU and served as an adviser to the College Heights Herald and Talisman. He first ran for office in 1975, and he won the 20th District seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives. While still in his first term, Jody was called to chair the House Education Committee, and he later played an integral role in engineering sweeping education reforms. In 1995, Jody was elected Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives--a role where he could continue to champion economic development and education. Jody, whose 14-year tenure as Speaker of the House was the longest in state history, was instrumental in securing state funding for WKU to construct Mass Media and Technology Hall and at least seven other buildings during his 42 years in office. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 15:10:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Melvin Odell Wooten, 65, Columbia, KY (1958-2024) Melvin Odell Wooten of Columbia passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was 65 years old. Graveside services will be held at 2:30pmCT on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Coomer Cemetery with Bro. Bobby Withers officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from NoonCT until 2pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 14:46:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Paige Nickel named to Regional Tourism Board Paige Nickel, Adair County's Executive Director of Tourism, was named the newest executive board member of the Southern Kentucky Lakes Vacations Region Tourism Board at the regional board meeting held in Liberty on August 8, 2024. Paige will be serving as the secretary for the board that represents 11 counties within the region. "In just a short time Paige has shown exemplary drive and passion for her community and region," said Michelle Allen, Chair of the board and Executive Director of like Cumberland Tourism- Somerset, Pulaski County, CVB. "The Southern Kentucky Vacations region is excited to have nominated Paige as its Secretary as we are positive she will be a great asset to tourism across the State and the 11 counties she will represent." Paige has been the Executive Director of the Adair County Tourism Board for over a year now. Paige said she is honored to accept the position and excited to help grow tourism locally, regionally and for the State. 2024-08-15 12:39:27 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia-Adair EDA to meet Tuesday Aug 20 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 8amCT on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 11:10:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Certificates of Delinquency to be published on Aug 22 Lisa Greer, Adalr County Clerk, pursuant to KRS 424.130, announces that the 2023 Delinquent Real Property Tax Bills (Certificates of Delinquency) will be published in the Adair Progress on August 22, 2024. The list of Certificates of Delinquency is also available for public inspection during the hours of Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00 at the county Clerk's office located at 424 Public Square Ste 3 Columbia, KY 42728. This list may also be inspected on the Adair County Clerk website. The Uniform Resource Locater (URL) of the website is adair.clerkinfo.net. The tax sale will be held on September 25, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. All interested participants must register with the County Clerk's office by the close of business on September 16, 2024. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 10:42:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
KELC: July 2024 Unemployment Report From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary July 2024 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary July 2024 jobless rate was up 0.1 percentage points from June 2024 and up 0.5 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for July 2024 was 4.3%, which was up from the 4.1% recorded for June 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 10:36:29 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: Who Knew? Previous Column: The Old Flame By Carol Perkins I bought several dozen ears of corn, cooked some, and froze the rest. Guy helped by shucking the ears and throwing away the shucks and cobs. He offered to cut off the corn when he saw the way I was doing it. "You're going to cut your arm off," he said. I've never known anyone to cut off an arm while cutting off corn, but if he wanted to take over, I'd gladly let him. Soon the pan was full, but when I saw the cobs, I realized that the best part remained. Guy hadn't scraped the cob. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 10:31:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Radford Wayne Cope, 85, Burkesville, KY (1939-2024) Radford Wayne "Rat" Cope of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, having attained the age of 85 years, 4 months, and 5 days. He was born on Wednesday, April 5, 1939 in Edmonton, Kentucky, the son of Berlie & Bertha (Smith) Cope. He was of the Christian faith, attended White Hill Church, and worked as a truck driver for Rich Lumber Company. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 01:39:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Caregivers conference will be held September 11th A "Celebrating Caregivers Conference" is scheduled to be held Wednesday, September 11, 2024 free to all those who are caring for others. It will be held at the Adair Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY starting at 9amCT. Dr. Lynda Wilkerson, Executive Director of The Support Agency, will welcome and introduce the workshop topics for the morning. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-08-15 01:31:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 15 August 15, 1931In Memory Birthday, Leola Gardner Smith, 90, Edmonton, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Daniel and Jessica Froedge (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wesley and Amanda Bryant (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexis Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Beard (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chad Wheet | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clyde Eugene Wheeler (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diana K. McCandless Long (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Hensley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elliott Burton (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Glyde Eugene Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harley Hensley (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Michele Watkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Max Quinn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Redmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Shuffett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peyton Bradley Janes (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis Keltner (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reece Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Goetz | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Feese | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Burton, 66, Columbia, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Fisher, 65, Adair Co., KY native (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Phillips, 77, Magnolia, KY (1941-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Rexroat, 83, Russell Springs, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlis Davidson, Taylor County, KY (1958-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Phillips, Taylor County, KY (1949-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don Smith, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Catherine (Cathy) Collette, 34, Taylor Co., KY (1979-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Imogene Price Karnes (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earlene Thomas, 76, Adair Co., KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edison B. Wright, Nancy, KY (1935-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Faye Huff, 66, Casey County, KY (1951-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elby Ray Streeval, Adair Co., KY native (1923-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Helen Faulkner, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garret Douglas Waggener, 23, Columbia, KY (1999-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Willis, Adair Co. KY/Metcalfe Co., KY native (1933-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Helm, 85, Liberty, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenna Ann Guffey, Russell County, KY (1962-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Jane Robertson, 66, Russell Springs, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Carl Huber, 81, Casey County, KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Shively, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Wheeler, 78, Columbia, KY (1945-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josephine (Joie) Goodin Willis, Adair Co., KY native (1931-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lanora Judd Johnson, Taylor County, KY (1935-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale Roy, 75, Liberty, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Ann Flatt, Russell Co., KY (1938-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jane Roy, 86, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melissa Brockman, 46, Adair County, KY (1973-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montra B. Crabtree, 60, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orlie Richard Burkett, 84 Russell Co. KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul E. Stanley, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Ray George, Adair Co., KY (1965-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Dick) Morris, 86, Columbia, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Barkley England, Tompkinsville, KY (1938-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Corbin, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald L. (Ronnie) Lemmon, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Kathleen Turner Branham, Summer Shade, KY (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell B. Ellis, Casey County, KY (1923-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra (Sandy) Kimbler, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tracy Lynn Hutchison, Casey County, KY (1970-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Lynn Sapp, 61, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard L Brewer, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Ronald (Ronnie) McFarland, Adair Co., KY (1943-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Berry Fancher, 57, Horse Cave, KY (1958-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, August 15, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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