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ACPL closed on Monday

From Lee Ann Jessee, Director
Adair County Public Library

The Adair County Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to inclement weather. Also, there will be no genealogy program on Monday night. We will reschedule that meeting as soon as possible.


2025-01-05 21:48:03 | Comments | Printable version

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Travel: Crossing the Potomac



2025-01-05 - Harpers Ferry, WV - Photo by Pen.
The pedestrian walkway on the B&O Railroad Bridge just above the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers on the West Virginia/Maryland border at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, along the Appalachian Trail.

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CAUD opening at 9:30am on Jan 6

From Ashley Bennett

Due to inclement weather, Columbia Adair Utilities District will open at 9:30amCT on Monday, January 6, 2025. If you have a water or sewer emergency you can contact our after hours number at 270-634-3285.

Columbia Adair Utilities District is located at 109 Grant Ln., Columbia, KY.


2025-01-05 21:46:27 | Comments | Printable version

If your power is out, prepare for all night

Taylor County RECC shared this power outage post on social media 6pmET Sunday Update:
Our phone system is again maxed out as we have calls from every area in our service territory. Again please stay away from downed lines, poles and our crews as they work. We are all-hands on deck at the office and in the field to restore power as quickly as possible.

If you have an outage unreported, please call us at (800) 931-4551 or (270) 465-4101. If you receive a busy signal or can't get through, please wait a few minutes and try the call again. Thank you for your patience as we work through this major storm.

OUTAGE UPDATE 8pmET

Please make preparations for an overnight outage if you are still without electricity.


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2025-01-05 21:42:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Carroll Dale Wallace, Pierce Community, Green County, KY

Mr. Carroll Dale Wallace was born April 13, 1934, in Pierce, Green County, Kentucky to James L. Wallace and Mattie Warf Wallace.

Carroll Dale married Norma Ruth Wallace and they were blessed with one son, Larry Dale Wallace, and the grandchildren Andrew Christian, Wendy Jo, Erica Elaine, Misty Marie along with eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.


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2025-01-05 21:38:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Extension Office closed on Monday

From Dylan Gentry, FCS Agent
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The Adair County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to inclement weather.

We will tentatively reopen on Tuesday. In the meantime, the office staff encourages everyone to stay safe and warm.


2025-01-05 20:59:10 | Comments | Printable version

Annex offices closed on Monday, warming station open

From Bridget Compton

The Adair County Annex building, along with all offices within, will be closed for business tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025, due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. Two doors (on the barber shop side) will remain unlocked so that anyone who is in need can use the building as a warming station.

Please watch for emergency personnel, road crew, and line workers that will be out working, and use extreme caution if you absolutely must travel.

If you need emergency assistance, please call 911.


2025-01-05 19:06:46 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. Adult Education closed on Monday

From Mary Ford

Adair County Adult Education will be closed on January 6, 2025, due to inclement weather. We will plan to reopen at 8amCT on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.


2025-01-05 16:20:11 | Comments | Printable version

WKU campuses to be closed Monday

All WKU campuses are closed on Monday, January 6. Online courses will proceed as scheduled.

2025-01-05 16:18:58 | Comments | Printable version

Little League games cancelled for Monday

From Daniel Hedges

Little League Basketball games are cancelled for Monday, January 6, 2025. We will make up one of these two dates before entering the tournament.

A revised schedule will be sent out once this weather system plays out.


2025-01-05 16:17:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

More area schools closed on Monday

See also: Adair Co. Schools will be NTI on Monday

From Larry Joe Smith

Other area county school systems that will be closed on Monday include Green, Casey, Russell, and Campbellsville City Schools. Taylor County schools were already set to be out Monday for the last day of their Christmas vacation.

Marion and LaRue County schools are also closed on Monday.


2025-01-05 16:12:12 | Comments | Printable version

KSP Charge 54 for Cruelty to Animals in Casey Co.

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Dunnville, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 in Columbia investigated an animal cruelty complaint reported in Casey County on Saturday, January 4, 2025. As a result of the investigation, fifty-four individuals have been charged for their involvement in the incident yesterday morning in the Dunnville community of Casey County.

On January 4, 2025, at 11:10amET, KSP Post 15 received a call from an individual stating an organized chicken-fighting event was currently active at a property on Riffe Creek Road. Troopers responded to the property and made contact with numerous individuals involved in a chicken-fighting event.

Troopers shut down the event while at the property. Fifty-four individuals were charged with Cruelty to Animals 2nd Degree and cited to Casey County District Court.


2025-01-05 16:08:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Adair Co. Schools will be NTI on Monday

From Jason Faulkner, Superintendent
Adair County Schools

Due to hazardous road conditions, there will be no school in the Adair County School District tomorrow January 6, 2025.

We will be utilizing NTI day #1. Students. Please remember to log in and participate in NTI instruction in Google Classroom. Teachers will be available through Google Classroom throughout the day if you need assistance. Thank you.


2025-01-05 16:06:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

T.J. Regional Health Weather Update

From Stacey Biggs

T.J. Urgent Care and the Pavilion Pharmacy in Glasgow will close at 3pmCT on Sunday, January 5, 2025, for the safety of our staff, providers, and patients.

Any delays or closures for Monday, January 6, 2025 will be shared as soon as decisions are made.


2025-01-05 11:10:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Hotel on Columbia Public Square has several owners

From Mike Watson

This is a visit to the history and ownership of the old hotel located where the Adair County Courthouse Annex building and parking lot are today.

In 1898 John N. Conover built a fine brick hotel on the northwest corner of the Public Square. It was the finest and most modern building in Columbia for many years. Built on the site of a previously burned hotel, Mr. Conover's hotel contained twenty-eight rooms and fronted on Greensburg Street and the Square. Managed by Mr. and Mrs. George Coffey and Mrs. Kate Smith, there was a gala opening on 7 December 1898.

The hotel was known by several names, as many persons operated it over the years.


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2025-01-05 10:29:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History

Scammers targeting Kentucky businesses

Frankfort, KY - (January 3, 2025) -- Secretary of State Michael Adams is warning those with Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings against a new scam that tries to sell UCC-1 records that are available online for free.

"My Office does not solicit Kentuckians to purchase records, or charge exorbitant fees," said Adams. "Beware of any third-party solicitation to purchase documents from our Office."


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2025-01-05 10:26:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Garry Moore Thomas, 73, Russell County, KY

Garry Moore Thomas, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on New Years Day of 2025, at his home. He was 73 years of age.

Garry was born November 7, 1951, in Russell County, son of the late Ellebree and Olza Shepard Thomas. On this past December 14, he and his wife Patricia had celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary commemorating 50 wonderful years of marriage. Garry was a farmer; his family would say he was born in the wrong era. At heart, he was a cowboy; he had a great love for riding horses and raising sheep. Garry was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. In the past, he had worked at Russell Sportswear, Osh Kosh, Fruit of the Loom and American Greetings. Garry was a UK basketball fan.


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2025-01-05 10:24:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Only 9amCT service at Trinity Church

From Phyllis Burris

Trinity Church will only have the 9amCT service today, Sunday, January 5, 2025, due to the weather.


2025-01-05 09:21:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Cancellation at Old Concord Community Church

From Phyllis Burris

Old Concord Community Church, 5996 Fairplay Road will not have service today due to the weather.


2025-01-05 09:19:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Columbia UMC services cancelled due to weather

Pastor Ryan Boatright sends word that services are being cancelled due to the weather at Columbia United Methodist Church downtown.

2025-01-05 09:19:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Services cancelled at Columbia Christian Church

From John Davis, Senior Minister
Columbia Christian Church

Columbia Christian Church morning and evening services will be cancelled for today, Sunday, January 5, 2025.


2025-01-05 09:18:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Weather update Sunday morning, January 5, 2025

Today: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet between 1pm and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of rain between 1am and 3am. Low around 31. East wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 7am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 7am and 8am, then snow after 8am.


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2025-01-05 09:17:48 | Comments | Printable version

Services cancelled at SONrise Church

From Gary Roy

SONrise Church services are cancelled today January 5, 2025, due to the weather. The church is located at 7298 Hwy 55 South, Columbia.


2025-01-05 08:55:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 5
Happy Anniversary, Beth and Alan VanArsdale, (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, David and Karen Grigsby (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Donnie and Pattie Bunch | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Glen and Kathy Hunt (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tracy and Malissa McCarol (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Beverly Absher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Blake Maulden (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bradley Byrd (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryan Caldwell (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Danny Waggener | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donna Redmon (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eva Cooley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Josh Bell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Landon Cook (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lindsay and Lyle Miller (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pamela Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandra Strong | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Lynn (Beccy) Keith, Adair Co., KY (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jack Mullins, Adair County, KY (1934 | (Updates/Corrections)
in Memory Birthday, Frances L. Wilson, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy A Richardson, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Maglene Bean Davidson, Cumberland Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Otha (Lonesome) Ingram, 73, Taylor County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Enola Holtman, 85, Russell County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rondal Steven Patterson, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Mary Ann Roth, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ada Lou Bardin Pickett, 78, Green Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Louise Maxey Brewington, 69, Cumberland County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Stanley Pace Keen, 73, Cumberland Co., KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Seth D. Wade, 87, Taylor Co., KY; Russell Co. native (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lester (Dedi) Cundiff, Russell County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stevie L. Peterson, 25, Russell Co., KY (1991-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garva Johnson, 79, Russell County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lisa Renee Cowan, 47, Adair County, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Peggy Jean Beams, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co., KY native (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Udell Lee Patterson, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. KY native (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Sue Robertson, Russell County, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Jean Judd, Yosemite, Casey Co., KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna L. Walkup, Russell County, KY (1930-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Dale Bunch (1975-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlene Sexton, 80, Columbia, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Alan Wilson, 58, Russell County, KY (1961-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deborah Lynn Matney, 68, Greensburg, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald M. Bennett, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elton Tabor, 91, Fairplay, KY native (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Duncan, 59, Columbia, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeanellia Kay 'Nell' Hudson, 71, Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Junior (Lewis) Black, 85, Windsor, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Joe Dial, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Wilcoxson Gilpin, 86, Taylor County, KY (1932-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Ann Mayse, 77, Glensfork, KY (1947-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sam Cowan, 85, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Chapman, Edmonton, KY (1970-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Russell, 99, Dunnville, KY (1924-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard L. Phillips, Taylor Co. KY native (1942-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Sunday, January 5, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
1:00pmCTCancelled due to weather: Little League Basketball 2-3 Black Tribe vs. Yellow Tribe | (ID:68097, Comment)
2:00pmCTCancelled due to weather: Little League Basketball 2-3 Gray Tribe vs. Black Tribe | (ID:68098, Comment)
3:00pmCTCancelled due to weather: Little League Basketball 2-3 Red Tribe vs. Blue Tribe | (ID:68099, Comment)
4:00pmCTCancelled due to weather: Little League Basketball Tomahawk Division Game 3 | (ID:68100, Comment)

 


































 
 
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