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Thursday, January 2, 2025
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Columbia suggests displays be removed now

The City of Columbia would like to extend their appreciation to all the businesses, organizations, and individuals that participated in the annual Christmas in the Park.

This activity is a free event annually for our community. The city will begin taking down their Christmas decorations beginning this Thursday, January 2. If you do have a display, we encourage you to take it down this week due to the inclement weather being expected next week.

The City would also like to thank all the participants in the Christmas caroling and Live Nativity scenes at the Citizens Park. If you have questions, please contact City Hall 270-384-2501.


2025-01-02 20:57:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

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Scenic Casey County, KY - changing weather



2025-01-02 - Casey County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
As the New Year settles in and we begin to correct 2024 to 2025 every time we write the date, and we figure out what day it really is after holiday closings in the middle of these two weeks make it feel like restarting after the weekend... after all that, conversations are now turning to the big weather changes coming. Friday night temperatures will fall below freezing to a low of 17. Anytime you want weather right now in Adair and surrounding counties, scroll past the first photo on CM and click on Current Local Conditions. Then clicking on the town takes you to the 7-day outlook.

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Susan Montgomery, 73, Green County, KY (1951-2024)

Susan Howard Montgomery was born August 17, 1951. And departed this life on December 31, 2024. She was 73 years old. Susan was the daughter of Evelyn Reeves and Milton Howard Montgomery and sister to Robert Milton Montgomery, all who preceded her in death. Susan was also preceded in death by treasured family friends, Nola and Bruce Clark.

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2025-01-02 20:52:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Carolyn Sue Hale, 78, Columbia, KY (1946-2025)

Carolyn Sue (Crum) Hale of Columbia died on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 10:17 A.M. at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was 78 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Rick Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Bearwallow Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after NoonCT on Friday.


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2025-01-02 13:43:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Genealogical Society to meet Jan 6

From Mike Watson

The next regular meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society will be held at 5pmCT on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. The subject will be Sons of the American Revolution [SAR] and the beginning effort to create a chapter in Adair County.

Any descendant of an individual who was a soldier/sailor or who provided patriotic service to the cause for independence during the Revolution is eligible for membership in SAR and DAR. [Sons in SAR and Daughters in DAR]. Lineage must be documented and that is what is meeting helps to address.

Come be part of this historic move toward a local SAR chapter.

For more information, contact Mike Watson, Ernie Bennett, or Annita Dial at the AG&HRC, email adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270-380-1024.


2025-01-02 13:39:18 | Comments | Printable version

Little League games cancelled for Sunday

From Daniel Hedges

Due to impending weather, I can't risk having little league games on Sunday, January 5, 2025. They are cancelled.

As of right now, games on Monday, January 6, 2025, are still scheduled.


2025-01-02 13:32:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Adair Co. Extension District Board to meet Jan 9

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

The Adair County Extension District Board will meet at 4:30pmCT on Thursday, January 9, 2024, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public.


2025-01-02 13:29:30 | Comments | Printable version

First baby of the new year from Burkesville

Glasgow, KY - T.J. Samson Community Hospital proudly celebrates the arrival of the first baby born in the new year. Grayson Lewis Anderson arrived at 12:18pm on January 1, 2025, weighing 4 pounds, 15 ounces to parents Andrea and Patrick Anderson of Burkesville. He was delivered by Dr. Catherine Feese.

"We are excited to kick off the year with the arrival of our first baby. It's always a special moment for the hospital and our community to celebrate such a joyous occasion," said Neil Thornbury, CEO of T.J. Regional Health. "Our dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and staff are committed to providing the best possible care to all our families, and we couldn't be more proud to support this new beginning."


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2025-01-02 11:44:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Jim Kemplin, 76, Russell County, KY (1948-2024)

Jimmy "Jim" Kay Kemplin, devoted husband of Karen, entered eternal life December 21, 2024, at the age of 76.

Son of the late Raleigh Kemplin and Allie (Ison) Presnell, Jim was born Jan. 25, 1948. He was a member of Grace Family Fellowship in Russell Springs. From an early age, Jim set out to take care of his family. Following the death of his stepfather, Jim left home to train as a journeyman carpenter at the age of 15, always making sure to mail home money to his mother. For the following 60 years, Jim honed his craft as an experienced trim carpenter. Homes and businesses from Baltimore to Atlanta to Honolulu to Colorado Springs, including a church or two in southeastern Kentucky, bear his expert handcrafted trimwork and cabinetry. Jim served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer, including 3 tours to Vietnam.


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2025-01-02 11:36:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Johnny Henderson, 85, Green County, KY (1939-2024)

Johnny Henderson of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late George Arvin Henderson and Elsie Akin Henderson, was born on Monday, February 6, 1939 in Green County and departed this life on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was 85 years, 10 months, and 24 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and was retired from Greensburg Manufacturing, Theiss Chevrolet, and Milby Chevrolet. He also was a farmer and loved Deer Hunting.


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2025-01-02 11:31:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

NCP begins 2025 announcing a wellness contest

Easton Bryant, owner of North Century Pharmacy, is kicking off 2025 with a health challenge and a contest. The contest begins with a scan and numbers you can track. He says, "We're so excited to use the new year as an opportunity to shout our message that the scale is merely a number. Only 7% of Americans are metabolically healthy. It's sad. Our focus in 2025 is to help as many people as possible - given our time and resources - move toward that elite group.

"We're a sick, sick country and it doesn't have to be that way.

"When it comes to true health, it's all about body composition. Two people who are 5'10" and 180 lbs (identical BMI) can be drastically different pictures of health." Watch Columbia Magazine for more details in the next few days, or Drop in at the Pharmacy for full details on how to participate and how to qualify to win $1,000 !


2025-01-02 11:30:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Wilma Davis Bean, 90, Columbia, KY (1934-2024)

Wilma Davis Bean, 90, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Breeding, KY on March 31, 1934, to the late Holland and Annie Rowe Bean. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years Betty McKinney Bean.

Mr. Bean was a member of the Old Concord Community Church, a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict and was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed doing yard work and spending time with his family and friends.


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2025-01-02 11:22:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Basketball: Indians headed to Larue Co. for 2A action

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team will return to the court to face the Russell County Lakers in the semifinals of the 2A Sectional at 6:30pmET/7:30pmET tonight, Thursday, January 2, 2025.

The game will be played in the LaRue County High School Gym, 925 S. Lincoln Blvd., Hodgenville, KY. Tickets are available at gofan.co.

The first round games of the 2A doubled as regular season games. The Indians first round victory was their December 6 win over Taylor County. (ACHS sports update Indians vs Cardinals).


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2025-01-02 08:02:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Tommy Druen: Holes in the water

Previous Column: Leadership Kentucky

By Tommy Druen

When you embark on a 16-hour road trip with someone, you accept certain risks. What if your musical tastes clash? What if your pit stop schedules don't align? And, if you're traveling with my friend Dustin, what if you question every belief you've ever held?

Dustin is the kind of friend everyone needs--like me, he can converse with a fencepost about anything. This makes trips to baseball fields seem shorter for us and, for our wives, provides respite from being said fenceposts. Our friendship is strong enough to venture into those so-called forbidden territories like politics and religion. Dustin, however, holds a doctorate in philosophy, which means sooner or later, he's citing Origen, Pythagoras, and Plato. Meanwhile, I'm left feeling like the kid who can identify which paste tastes best.

That said, Dustin has never encountered one philosopher under whose guidance I studied extensively: Tim McMurtrey. Known to most as "Mac," or "Coach Mac" if you were within earshot, he wore many hats in our school system. During my high school years, he coached both the basketball and golf teams, and I had the good fortune--depending on the day--to play on both for all four years.

Coach Mac had a unique way with words.


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2025-01-02 07:49:09 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 2
Happy Anniversary, Charles and Barbara Barnes (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, R.T. and Wanda Cave (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Andea Meyer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billy Rowe (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cameron Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christine Bragg Yoder | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaeden Moore (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, L.T. Scott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Furkins (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lorne Holler (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mattie Lou Neat (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robin Lynn Willis (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday. Brett Russell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday: Dalton Pickens | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Warren Cross, Barren Co., KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Dylan Carta, Jamestown, KY (1998-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wade Hobson Milby, Mt. Sherman, KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Whitman Hadley, Adair Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garlan Wilson, 90, native of Edmonton, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gene Allen Young, Adair Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Barnes Canada , Dunnville, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orine Richardson, Casey Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Edward (Eddie) Terrell Thomas Loyall, Green Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Cathleen Hash Stiles, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Lou Sinclair Neat, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gile Harris, Russell Co., KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Gay Richardson, Casey County, KY |1959-2014| | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Carol Priddy Shade, Russell Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Geneva Keith, Adair County, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hugh Garrett Moss, Taylor County, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona Irene (Tootle) Mann, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lertie O. Conner, 98, Russell Co., KY (1918-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Bernard (Jim) Coe, Sr., Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Bardin, Columbia, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Gray, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co. native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Barnett, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Erlene Himes, Taylor County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona Smith, Adair County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Agnes Martina Kania Lepiarczyk (1907-1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alberto Guerra, Jr., 29, Burkesville, KY (1992-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvie Lee Burton, 84, Columbia, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie Nokes Hoover (1908-2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Moss, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer L. (Junior) Draper, 81, Columbia, KY native (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Sneed, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kimberly Stargel, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Travis Dial (January 02, 1951-October 30, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Price, 81, Green Co., KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Allen Lacy, 65, Columbia, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lee Tucker, 46, Russell Springs, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Hill (Bud) Pollard, 89, Adair County, KY (1926-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Trooper Michael Ray Sapp, 71, Knifley, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTDiscontinued: SMART Recovery meeting at Adair Co. Health Dept | (ID:67985, Comment)
ACHS Boys Varsity Basketball 2A Section Semi at Larue Co., time TBA | (ID:68012, Comment)
8:30amCTAdair Co. Fiscal Court Budget Committee meeting | (ID:68225, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for W.G. (Bill) Henson, 79, Columbia, KY (1945-2024) | (ID:68223, Comment)

 


































 
 
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