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Lady Indians win over Washington 56-49

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Monday, the Adair County Lady Indians defeated Washington County on the road 56-49.

A big part of the win was being able to hold the Commanders to just 22 rebounds as they had 30 and 48 in their previous two wins.

Also, Adair was able to keep Washington away from the free throw line, as they attempted just 9 free throws the entirety of the game, far lower than they had in previous games.

This marks an important momentum boost for the team as they prepare for another district game on the road at Campbellsville on Friday night.


2024-12-12 15:27:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Watch the sign for the growing Christmas campaign



2024-12-12 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The J.O.Y. Ministries Annual Christmas Campaign is underway through the month of December. This sign on the Courthouse yard will track the giving totals as the group hopes to raise $70,000. An anonymous donor has pledged to donate $2,000 to the Christmas Campaign for each person/business that commits to supporting J.O.Y. Ministries on a monthly basis.

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Breeding Community Christmas Dinner is Dec 22

From Missy Lemmon

Breeding Church will be holding a FREE Community Christmas Dinner from 5pmCT to 7pmCT on Sunday, December 22, 2024. This is for everyone!!!

We are a Little Church doing Big Things, in the Breeding Community. We want everyone to come out and join us for a delicious free meal, see our live nativity, and grab free goody bags for the kids. Come and go, or sit and visit; everyone is welcome to come celebrate Jesus Birth.

This year's menu: Turkey, Ham, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Dressed Eggs, Desserts, Can Drinks, and Bottled Water. Spread the word and invite your neighbors!

Breeding Church is Located at 605 Breeding Loop, Breeding, KY.


2024-12-12 12:25:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Adair Co. Agriculture Business Summit is Dec 17

From Nick Roy
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources

Local agriculture leaders, business owners, and others are encouraged to join us at 9:30amCT on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, for the 2024 Adair County Agriculture Business Summit. This program will be held at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The program will review the current agriculture trends and data for Adair County in addition to an economic agriculture outlook for 2025.

Guest speakers will include UK Ag Economist Dr. Kenny Burdine and local USDA staff. The program is free, and a complimentary lunch will be provided. Participants will benefit from timely information, fellowship, and engage in discussion of how community members can work together to shape the future of Adair County Agriculture.


2024-12-12 12:20:50 | Comments | Printable version

Donald Pegg, 84, Columbia, KY (1940-2024)

Donald Pegg of Columbia died on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. He was 84 years old.

Donald had requested cremation, and no services are to be held.


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2024-12-12 12:18:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Christie Chapel Church Christmas Play is Dec 15

From Brandon Hovious

Christie Chapel Church will be having their Christmas Play, called "Cricket County Christmas Wedding," at 5pmCT on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Refreshments will be served follow the play in the basement. Everyone is Welcome!

Christie Chapel Church is located on Hwy 76 on the Adair/Taylor County line at 8068 Elkhorn Road, Knifley, KY.


2024-12-12 09:12:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Christmas Toys for Fair Board Program

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, members of VFW Post 6097 Columbia picked up 290+ toys from the Dollar Tree store here in Columbia. They have a program that they collect toys for veterans to distribute.

This year five members of Post 6097 picked these toys up and then delivered them to the Adair County Fair Board for them to use in their program for needy children.

Many thanks to Brooke, the manager of the local Dollar Tree and the five members of the post that were present. They were:
  • Russell Lunsford, Commander
  • Joe Hare, Sr Vice
  • Melanie Wrensch, Jr Vice
  • Dickie Scholl, Quartermaster
  • Ronnie Holt, Honor Guard Commander
Adair County Fair Board President Charles Grimsley met the veterans to accept the donation.


2024-12-12 09:07:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Letter: LWC Joshua Phipps Memorial Scholarship

By Pamela Phipps

Thank you LWC for honoring my son, deputy sheriff Joshua Phipps. It is a great show of respect and also how LWC supports and recognizes Josh's sacrifice and commitment to serve others. Our community is so fortunate to have LWC. We thank LWC for always supporting our businesses, local schools, and future students who are pursuing careers that serve others.

Josh would so happy to know his memory will be continued to be honored through the 4 year scholarship. Thank you LWC!

Re: Lindsey Wilson establishes scholarship to honor Joshua Phipps


2024-12-12 09:03:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Hollis Murphy, 92, Casey County, KY

Hollis Murphy age 92, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Monday December 9th, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Liberty, KY on February 11, 1932, to the late Edward and Mary Sharp Murphy.

Hollis was retired from ATR, a U.S. Army Veteran, and a member and Deacon of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church.


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2024-12-12 04:07:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Christmas parade in Campbellsville biggest ever

By Larry Smith, 99.9 The Big Dawg

The Campbellsville Christmas parade Saturday, December 7, 2024 has officially been declared our biggest Christmas parade in recent memory. The Christmas Spirit was in the air and area schools, businesses and industry played a big role in the celebration.

The event brought thousands out for a night of fun on Main Street, vendors lined court street and everyone enjoyed delicious food and a free Coca Cola. The parade was second to none, with great prizes in the float contest.


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Donnie Ray Powell, 72, Russell County, KY

Donnie Ray Powell, 72, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at home and surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 28 th 1952 to parents Bennie and Nadine (Ballenger) Powell, who preceded him in death.

He retired from Lake Cumberland State Park where he worked for many years as a licensed Sewer Treatment Plant Operator. Before that many knew him when he owned and operated the Country Store at the Hwy 55 & Hale's Hwy intersection.


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2024-12-12 04:00:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 12
Happy Anniversary, David and Kathy Keith (1975) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Kyle and Natalie Riddle (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Caleb Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Hitch | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Colton Back (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Erica Antle | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jessica VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joan Knopp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kendra Leveridge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madison VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matti Hayven Moss (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tabatha Beard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wendell Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Ottis (Jay) Burton, 81, Columbia, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Maholm, Adair Co., KY (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Berry Franklin Major, Jr.. former IM0 plant manager, Columbia, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy J. Antle, Glensfork, KY, (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvis (Honey) Sullivan, 93, Adair County, KY (1924-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arlene Pettey, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Downey (1937-2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Belinda S. Karbowsky, 60, Russell Springs, KY (1959-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernard Janes (Dec. 12, 1937- Nov. 17, 2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Fields, 85, Greensburg, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Ruth Hill, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Hardin, Taylor County, KY (1942-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Willard Davis, Casey County, KY (1932-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles William Isenberg, 91, Summer Shade, KY (1925-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Duke Emerson, Casey Co., KY (1931-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward B. Williams (Dec.12, 1910 - Oct. 31.1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvia Don Burton, 77, Columbia, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Wilson, Russell County, KY (1928-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Kenton (Fuzzy) Stanton, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jack Hartman, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jamia Skaggs, Taylor County, KY (1956-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janouise Thomas Swanson, Casey Co., KY native (1933-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Allen Taylor Carruth, 80, Green Co., KY native (1936-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessie Ruth Skaggs Graham, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Allen, Casey County, KY (1929-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jim (J.A.) Traylor, 72, Casey County, KY (1943-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin Watkins, Russell County, KY (1964-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Cleaver, 73, Taylor County, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marcia Milby, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Ann Fain, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Wheat Helm (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Jean Boston, 79, Metcalfe County, KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia (Pat) Eleanor Jones Jester, Glasgow KY (1944-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Philip Grant Anderson, Jr., 26, Jamestown, KY (1991-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy W. Holt, 87, Mannsville, KY (1931-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Eloise Salsbury, Taylor County, KY (1928-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sara Scott, 34, Columbia, KY (1989-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shaurlene Cape, 66, Adair Co. native (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tamara Sue Beard, 54, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terri Lee Eldred Vibbert, 58, Beaumont, KY (1959-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy (Tim) Mark Sutton, Russell Co., KY (1956-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willie Earl Sells, 84, Cumberland Co., KY (1929-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTSMART Recovery meeting at Adair Co. Health Dept | (ID:67983, Comment)
NoonCTStrong Women of Adair Co. Christmas Luncheon | (ID:68134, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Frances Jeannette Montgomery, 87, Columbia, KY (1937-2024) | (ID:68128, Comment)
Services for Brandon Dial, 39, Columbia, KY (1984-2024) | (ID:68136, Comment)
4:00pmCT Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing
Variance request for property located at 1088 Lee Street, Columbia | (ID:67971, Comment)
5:00pmCTAdair Co. Arts Council meeting | (ID:68118, Comment)
5:30pmCTLittle League Basketball: 4-5 Black Chiefs vs. Red Chiefs | (ID:68084, Comment)
6:30pmCTLittle League Basketball: 4-5 Blue Chiefs vs. Green Chiefs | (ID:68085, Comment)
7:30pmCTLittle League Basketball: 4-5 Blue Chiefs vs. Gray Chiefs | (ID:68086, Comment)

 


































 
 
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