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Daily News for Monday, December 30, 2024
KSP: Russell Co. man charged with sexual solicitation RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (December 29, 2024) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers have arrested a Russell County man on a charge relating to the sexual solicitation of a minor. On December 26, 2024, a KSP Trooper received a complaint alleging Zachary Grider, 33, of Russell Springs, was sending messages to a 15-year-old juvenile through the Snapchat social media platform with some messages containing sexual references. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-30 21:46:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Lonnie Bunch, 76, Russell County, KY (1948-2024) Lonnie Bunch, 76, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. Lonnie was born in Jamestown, KY on June 6, 1948, a son of the late Jewell Edith (Hill) and Robert W. Bunch. He detailed and sold cars. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-30 16:58:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACSO: Single vehicle rollover in Pellyton On December 30, 2024, at around 9amCT, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to the 18000 block of Liberty Road, in the Pellyton community of Adair County, for a single vehicle rollover accident. Brandon Poff, age 34, of Liberty, was operating a 2008 Honda CRV traveling east on Liberty Rd. when a tire blew out, causing Poff to lose control, and the vehicle to overturn. Poff was ejected from vehicle and was flown to UK Hospital for his injuries. A male juvenile passenger was taken to hospital by private vehicle for treatment of his injuries. The accident is being investigated by Adair County Deputy Sheriff Gary Roy. Adair EMS and Knifley Fire Department also responded to scene. 2024-12-30 14:49:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Basketball: Lady Indians finish runner-up at VLCC By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Sunday, December 29, 2024, the Adair County Lady Indians Basketball team fell to the East Carter Lady Raiders, 56-47, in the team's third and final game of the Vanous Lloyd Christmas Classic, played on Tim Riley Court in Dragon Arena on the campus of Warren Central High School. Despite the loss, Adair County still had a very strong showing in the tournament, finishing runner-up and ahead of district foe Marion County. The Lady Indians will return to action at 7pmCT this Friday, January 3, 2025, as they host the Green County Dragons at home. 2024-12-30 14:42:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
CACVFD: Mobile home fire on Greensburg Road From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched to 4236 Greensburg Road at approximately 17:43 hours on Sunday, December 29, 2024, on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a mobile home fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters conducted a defensive attack on this fire which brought this fire quickly under control. The fire was contained to the original structure. The cause of this fire is unknown at this time. There were 17 firefighters on scene for approximately 1.5 hours. No injuries were reported at the time of this incident. Automatic Mutual Aid was provided by the Breeding Fire Department. Agencies that assisted include: Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Adair County Sheriffs Office, Adair County Emergency Management, City of Columbia Gas Department, Taylor County RECC & Kentucky Red Cross. 2024-12-30 13:57:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Basketball: Indians victorious in final MCIT game By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Saturday, December 29, 2024, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated the Campbell County Camels 61-59 in their second and final game of the Mason County Invitational. The Indians were sparked to victory with a go-ahead lay-in from Senior Brayton Coomer, with less than 2 seconds remaining. The win improves the team to 8-3 on the season, and puts momentum behind them heading into the 2A sectional hosted by LaRue County, which will see the Indians face the Lakers of Russell County on January 2, 2025. In their matchup against the Camels, the Indians shot 51% from the floor and 35% from three. The leading scorers were Isaiah Cochran with 27, followed by by Connor Loy with 13. Loy led in rebounds with 8, followed by Cochran with 7. This win was a special accomplishment for the team as they were without senior Lane Grant, who has been a major producer for the team this season. Fortunately, Grant is expected to return for the matchup against Russell County. 2024-12-30 12:50:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
New Year Service at Egypt Christian Church From Willie M Feese Jr Everyone is invited to worship, study and fellowship on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at ECC. Pizza and drinks for everyone at 6pmCT. Group meetings for all ages at 6:30pmCT, and a Concert of Prayer in the sanctuary for all not involved in a Youth Group or Bible Study Group. Pastors Paul Patton, Joel Patton and Will Rich invite everyone to begin the New Year with them at Egypt Christian Church. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4855 Knifley Road. 2024-12-30 12:30:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Carol Perkins: Be Shed Of Previous Column: Miss Christmas Happiness By Carol Perkins "I'll be glad to be shed of all this Christmas stuff," Guy declared on the Sunday after Christmas. Then he said, "Wonder where that saying came from?" Some people say, "Get shut of," to mean the same thing. No matter the origin, most of us from "these parts" know the meaning. After we spent several hours getting "shed of" the decorations, I pondered what I might shed in 2025. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-30 12:26:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Reminder: Film crews in town in late January From Tiffany Collins The City of Columbia and the Columbia Police Department would like to remind everyone that a filming of "The Crow" will take place in Columbia and areas of Adair County on the weekends of January 24, 2025, and January 31, 2025. This film is being produced by Adair County native Jenna Snow Grant, as a part of her senior project at Belmont University. Approximately thirty individuals associated with the project will be in our community during this process. In the evening hours on the weekend of January 24, portions of downtown Columbia in the area of Greensburg Street, South High Street, and West Fortune Street will be closed to traffic. The Columbia City Police Department will be utilizing traffic control on these dates. Areas to bypass the filming area will be indicated. You may be rerouted if you are in the general fllming vicinity. "We thank everyone for their cooperation during this filming," said Mayor Hoots. 2024-12-30 12:24:18 | Comments | Printable version
Elizabeth Mabry, 71, Columbia, KY (1953-2024) Elizabeth Estelle (Horton) Mabry of Columbia passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at her residence, with her family by her side. She was 71 years old. The family honored Mrs. Mabry's wishes for cremation, and no services are scheduled at the time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-30 12:19:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Wilma Wise, 87, Taylor County, KY (1937-2024) Wilma Jean Wise of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Webster and Ida Darnell Webster, was born February 17, 1937 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Friday, December 27, 2024 in Campbellsville at age 87. She was a retired schoolteacher with the Taylor County School System. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church. She united in marriage to Valus Wise November 21, 1962 and he preceded her in death March 19, 1998. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-30 11:39:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Missing man found in Adair County From Adair county Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management Sunday, December 29, 2024 at approximately 3:08pm, Adair County E-911 received a call from a resident in the Breeding Community, on Pelston Cemetery Road, about an abandoned vehicle stuck in a field on their property. Adair County Sheriff's Office dispatched the information and responded. Upon further investigation it was determined that that a 74 year-old-man was missing from the vehicle. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-12-30 11:38:21 | Comments | Printable version
City Hall to be closed Tuesday and Wednesday From Tiffany Collins Assistant City Clerk/Planning and Zoning Administrator City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of the New Year holiday. 2024-12-30 10:11:19 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 30 Business Anniversary: Sleep Inn & Suites, Columbia, KY. (2016) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Womack | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Pierce (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bradley Caldwell (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Harvey (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carolyn Hinkle, (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Cole | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dewayne Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ellie Marian Staten (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan Brooks Compton (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fannie B. Shaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Kessinger (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Brian Coomer 1972 | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy C. Young (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Christopher Travis Baker (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lacey Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Edward White | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LouAnn Russell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mylee Bell (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rachel Waggener (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sebastian Alexander Bingham Hancock (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Kinnaird, Liberty, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Ann Ross, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Cornett, Walton, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lenwood Graves, Taylor Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Carl Rich Thompson, Green Co. KY (1926-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert C. (Bob) Marshall, Adair Co., KY, native (1946 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Rose Buis Chadwell, Casey Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Durham Blakeman, Green Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ann M. Huntsman, Greensburg, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Hall, Casey County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Grant, Adair County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Parnell, 66, Adair County, KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Jones, Green County, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Hazel Cravens Arnold, Sano, KY native (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry D. Huckaby, Russell Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Jessee, 83, formerly of Columbia, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cora Jane Gibson Rice, 51, Glasgow, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daryl Clayton Nichols, 69, Russell Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Faye Oakes, 71, Russell Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Barbee, 57, Taylor Co./Adair Co. native (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Richards, 67, Russell County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Blankenship Light, 92, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Beard, 82, Adair Co., KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandon Dial, 39, Columbia, KY (1984-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Michael (Mike) Kelly, Metcalfe Co., KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Graham, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry E. White, 65, Columbia, KY (1958-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Hatcher, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, December 30, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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