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Methodist founder says - Do all the good you can

Do All The Good You Can,

By All The Means You Can,

In All The Ways You Can,

In All The Places You Can,

At All The Times You Can,

To All The People You Can,

As Long As Ever You Can.

-John Wesley


2025-01-04 23:50:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

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Plan to wake up Sunday morning to icy conditions



2025-01-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo From NOAA weather service.
Weather advisory begins before dawn Sunday morning. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing and icing is a possibility.

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Sparksville Nazarene Sunday services cancelled

From Jane Sparks

Sparksville Nazarene Church at 9562 Burkesville Road, Columbia, Ky has cancelled Sunday School and Church tomorrow, Sunday, January 5, 2024, due to weather.


2025-01-04 22:05:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Lorene Caudell, 96, Taylor County, KY

Lorene McNear Caudell of Campbellsville, KY daughter of the late Theodore Benningfield and Stella Cave Benningfield, was born November 28, 1928. She died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Campbellsville at the age of 96.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville First Church of God.


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2025-01-04 21:56:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Bliss Club to meet Jan 9

From Shannon Steveson

Bliss Club will meet at 11:30amCT on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Everyone is welcome.


2025-01-04 21:55:49 | Comments | Printable version

Governor declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm

From Crystal Staley/James Hatchett

Frankfort, KY - On January 4, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe winter storm system set to affect much of the commonwealth. The storm is expected to begin Sunday, January 5, and bring snow, freezing rain, ice and arctic temperatures.

The storm could cause widespread power outages, and freezing temperatures will persist throughout the week, making roads treacherous.

The Governor is taking action by activating units of the Kentucky National Guard to stand ready to respond. State transportation workers are also preparing to act, and local emergency management officials are working to open needed warming centers. The Governor also activated the state's emergency operations center and implemented the state's price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians from overpriced goods and services as they clean up and recover from the storm. Consumers should report price gouging to the Office of the Attorney General.


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2025-01-04 21:53:56 | Comments | Printable version

Charity Baptist Church Services Canceled

From Janet Biggs

Charity Baptist Church Sunday Services are canceled for January 5, 2025.


2025-01-04 21:51:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Herbert Keith Vibbert, 63, Cumberland County, KY

Herbert Keith Vibbert of Burkesville, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his residence in Cumberland County, Kentucky, having attained the age of 63 years, 5 months, and 27 days.

He was born on Thursday, July 06, 1961 in Burkesville, Kentucky, the son of Haskel Lee & Martha Frances (Norris) Vibbert. He was of the Christian Faith, and worked as a truck driver for E&Y Transport for many years.


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2025-01-04 21:48:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Storm expected to start at 3amCT Sunday morning

Hazardous driving conditions are possible beginning in the early morning hours Sunday, January 5, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop just below freezing and icing is a possibility. Crews will deploy to treat the roads as needed.

The winter weather system is expected to change over to rain by Sunday afternoon. However, overnight Sunday into Monday rain, ice and snow are expected to create hazardous driving conditions. The Monday morning commute could be treacherous.


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2025-01-04 21:41:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Rick Alan Emerson, 69, Russell County, KY

Rick Alan Emerson, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home. He was 69 years of age.

Rick was born February 21, 1955, in Somerset, son of the late Ivan G. and Mary Lois Bradley Emerson. On July 10, 1968, at the age of 13, Rick accepted Jesus as his Savior and was baptized as a member of Union Baptist Church, where he remained a member at his passing. After graduating Russell County High School, Rick earned his masters degree in education from the University of Kentucky. He taught for over 20 years for Russell County Schools, a majority of that time as a teacher at Salem Elementary. Rick had a great loyalty to Russell County Schools and Lakers sports and to the University of Kentucky and their Wildcats sports teams.


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2025-01-04 21:26:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Funeral moved to Saturday night for Barry Bertram

Due to impending severe weather, the funeral for Barry Bertram has been rescheduled to tonight at 7:30pmET/6:30pmCT. Visitation begins this afternoon, Saturday, January 4th, at 4pmET/3pmCT. Dr. Dwayne Norman will lead the service.

It will be held at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ben Bertram, Ryan Bertram, Dale Campbell, Dillon McCabe, and Scott McCabe. Honorary Pallbearers will be "The Breakfast Club."


2025-01-04 12:54:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

CPD: Traffic stop leads to possession charges

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

The Columbia Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Jamestown Street/HWY 55 South on Friday night, January 3, 2025.

After making contact with operator and passenger it was found both were in possession of suspected methamphetamine and marijuana.


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2025-01-04 09:41:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Basketball: Lady Indians fall to Dragons, now face Bulldogs

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, January 3, 2025, the Lady Indians Basketball team fell at home to the Green County Dragons 76-57. Adair County gave up 38 rebounds to the Dragons, allowing Gren Co. to outscore Adair Co. by 19 points. Green County made 18 for 22 from the free throw line, and shot 28 for 60 from the field.

On Saturday January 4, 2025, the ACHS Lady Indians return to the court to face the John Hardin Lady Bulldogs (8-5) in the Central Hardin Lady Bruins New Year's Classic hosted at Central Hardin High School.

The Lady Bulldogs come off a 66 point win over Caverna, preceded by a 14 point loss to Todd County Central. The Lady Bulldogs are led by 8th grader Charlotte McCurry and 7th grader Ja'Leigh Bussey who have led the team in their last two games with stats posted.

Despite being 5th Region foes, these two teams have not played since 2020, in a game that John Hardin won by 16. Saturday's game is set to tip off at 2:30pmCT/3:30pmET at Central Hardin High School, 3040 Leitchfield Rd, Cecilia, KY.


2025-01-04 09:38:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 4
Happy anniversary, Dewey and Sue Rooks (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Glen and Kathy Hunt (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Randall and Lois Richards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Aaron Ballou | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ada Neat (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allie Brummett Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ava Faith Froedge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Campbell (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cynthia Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David (Tootie) Wheat (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Edwin VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Greg Burchett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hannah Cockerham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackie Helm | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Juanita Foley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lenny Stone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peg Schaeffer | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Robert Kell, Adair Co., KY (1954-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Bardin, Jr., Adair Co., KY (1943-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarence Brock,, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Gadberry, Adair Co., KY (1939-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lyndell Earl Bennett, 76, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. J.H. (Foots) Crawley, Cumberland Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mearl A. Turner, Green County, KY (1953-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Holmes Burton, Adair Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Kathryn (Shuffett) Steward, Taylor Co., KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lawrence (Rego) Holland, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Helm, 55, Adair County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deloris Jean Adams, Liberty, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bebe Fay Melton Daniel , Burkesville, KY, (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Jean Rogers, 61, Russell County, KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Thurman Ellis, 78, Dunnville, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Lee Roy, 76, Dunnville, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen Isbell, 68, Russell County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie G. Hughes Sr. , Casey County KY native (1947 - 2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Willie Calhoun Shope, 84, Jefferson Co./Green native, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Parker (Harry) Anderson, 53, Burkesville, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Camilla L. LaFavers, 87, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucy Marie Akin Thompson, 88, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kaye Shreve, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jamison Andrew (Jamie) Wade, 27, Adair Co./Jefferson Co., KY (1991-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Allen Owsley Young, Cumberland Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aiden Cash Wright, infant, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anita Gail Bunnell, 70, Green Co., KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Passmore, 82, Liberty, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Russell, 77, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Desten Smith, 66, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Johnson, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elder Joseph J. Pace, 62, Cumberland Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Houston (Gene) Henry, Green Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Mathews Gosser, 90, Liberty, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. S. Emerson, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Dooley, 93, Taylor Co., KY native (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laverne Kessler McKinney, 89, Green County, KY (1929-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ledia Patten, 59, Liberty, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Etoile Edwards, 80, Liberty, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Bloyd Nolley, Taylor County, KY (1940-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shearl Woodrum, 64, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Scott, 68, Bowling Green, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wagretta Wesley Barber, 90, Casey Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTACHS Boys Varsity Basketball 2A Section Finals at Larue Co., time TBA | (ID:68013, Comment)
2:30pmCTBasketball: Lady Indians vs Lady Bulldogs
Central Hardin Lady Bruins New Year's Classic hosted at Central Hardin High School | (ID:68230, Comment)
6:00pmCTFuneral moved to tonight for Barry Bertram | (ID:68231, Comment)

 


































 
 
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