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Daily News for Tuesday, January 7, 2025
January 2025 City Council meeting report By Mayor Pamela Hoots The Columbia City Council had several items on the agenda for a meeting that lasted less than fifteen minutes. The Council gave first reading to Ordinance #230.55 that was an ordinance repealing ordinance #230.53, The City of Columbia Personnel Policies, Adopting the City of Columbia Personnel Policies as a Municipal Order. The City had received a grant late in 2023 through the Kentucky League of Cities to update the policies and procedures for the city. The Council also gave first reading to Ordinance #230.56, which is an ordinance updating the pay classification plan for the city. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-01-07 23:13:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Roseann Loveall, 88, Taylor County, KY Roseann Loveall of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Joseph Thurman Mikel and Mary Lou Pretaboir Mikel, was born December 1, 1936. She died Sunday, January 5, 2025 in Campbellsville at age 88. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark Methodist Church and the former LaStone Circle, currently The Methodist Women. She was a retired employee with Fruit of the Loom after forty years of service. She enjoyed participating in church activities and was a kind, quiet and laid back lady. She was concerned for others and was always ready to help and had volunteered with Hospice. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-01-07 22:40:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jerry Fields, 65, Green County, KY (1959-2025) Jerry Wayne Fields was born October 9, 1959, in Metcalfe County, KY to the late Franklin Delano Fields and Ellen Louise Fields. He departed this life Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home in Green County, KY having attained the age of sixty-five years, two months and twenty-nine days. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Gradyville Baptist Church. He was a member of the Dairy Farmers of America. He enjoyed fishing, farming, helping others and spending time with his family. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-01-07 22:31:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KSP: Pursuit ends in arrest of Knifley man From Trooper Jonathan Houk Campbellsville, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers arrested an Adair County man last night on drug trafficking charges after a vehicle pursuit. On January 6, 2025, at 10:26pmET, a KSP Trooper attempted to perform a traffic stop on a 2018 Ford Escape on Blue Hole Road in Taylor County for a traffic violation. The vehicle did not stop when the Trooper activated his emergency equipment, and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit continued onto Crooked Creek Road in Adair County, concluding when the vehicle left the roadway and entered a field. Upon termination of the vehicle pursuit, the operator exited the vehicle and fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, Troopers apprehended the individual. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-01-07 17:08:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Chamber of Commerce to meet Jan 14 From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Our first 2025 Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting will be held at NoonCT on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in the Chamber basement. CJE Larry Bryant will be our speaker, with the State of the County address. He will also be sponsoring our lunch for that meeting. We look forward to getting the new year started and hope you can join us! 2025-01-07 17:06:09 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Schools will be NTI on Wednesday From Jason Faulkner, Superintendent Adair County Schools Due to hazardous road conditions as a result of winter weather, there will be no school in the Adair County School District tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. We will be utilizing Non-Traditional Instructional Day #3. Students... Please remember to log in to your Google Classrooms in order to participate in NTI. Your teachers will be available throughout the day to support you with anything you need. Staff will need to report to their respective buildings tomorrow. Thank you and please remember to stay safe and warm. 2025-01-07 16:59:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Pamela Sue Hardy, Taylor County, KY (1958-2025) Pamela Sue Hardy, daughter, sister, mother, "G," was born on July 17, 1958, and passed away on January 4, 2025. She devoted her life to her daughters, Holly and Sarah, and found new joy through her grandchildren, Emma and Jude. She served as a teacher at Campbellsville High School, but to many, she was so much more. She was a second mother, especially to those who felt lost or broken or lonely, often taking students into her own home. She shaped the lives of hundreds of young adults and her love for the Purple and Gold ran deep. Her journey was one of resilience and strength. Pam believed in the power of words and there is no better way to eulogize her, than in her own words that she wrote to Holly and Sarah this past Easter: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-01-07 13:26:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
WKU campuses to be open Jan 8 WKU's campuses in Bowling Green, Owensboro, Glasgow and Somerset will open as scheduled on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Campus statuses for WKU in Elizabethtown and Ft. Knox will be determined by Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Once ECTC makes a decision, it will be communicated to students, faculty and staff in those locations. Grounds crews have worked tirelessly during the last several days to prepare for reopening. However, isolated slick spots may still remain. Please exercise caution and use your best judgment when traveling to and traversing campus. 2025-01-07 12:57:54 | Comments | Printable version
Russell County Bicentennial Kick-off is Jan. 18 A January 18th Bicentennial Celebration Kick-Off meeting will be held at the Russell County Auditorium~Natatorium, 2166 S. Hwy. 127, from 2-4pmCT. 2025-01-07 10:18:30 | Comments | Printable version
Susan Howard Montgomery, 73, Green County, KY Susan Howard Montgomery was born August 17, 1951. And departed this life on December 31, 2024. She was 73 years old. A former Sunday School teacher, she was a member of the Greensburg Baptist Church. A gifted student and writer, Susan was a graduate of Greensburg High School, Class of 1969, Western Kentucky University and Murray State University with additional post graduate work from University of Virginia. Her career in Vocational Rehabilitation for the Commonwealth of Kentucky spanned three decades. In acknowledgement of her impact on the field, she became the first recipient of the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's Lifetime Achievement Award. Susan was also a lifetime member of the National Rehabilitation Association and Kentucky Rehabilitation Association. Susan's passion for history, reading and writing were evidenced in her support of her beloved Greensburg and Green County. She was a member of the Green County Historical Society, Mensa and most recently assisted in the Montgomery Mill Project as well as the ongoing renovation of the Old Courthouse. Her original short stories and poems have been published in Kentucky Monthly and Mensa Magazine. She was a devotee of all things Lincoln and surrounded herself with Lincoln lore and books. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-01-07 10:16:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Little League Basektball last regular season games From Daniel Hedges The last regular season date for Adair Co. Little League Basketball will be played on Thursday January 9, 2025, at the following times:
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J.O.Y. Ministries Christmas Campaign is Huge Success! "J.O.Y. Ministries wishes to extend a heartfelt Thank You to their supporters for a hugely successful Christmas Campaign. God is so good and we continue to be humbled by the graciousness of our community," says Vice President Hannah Peck. This year's campaign raised a record high of $90,416 and 38 new monthly donors! This years campaign offered the opportunity for supporters to pledge a monthly donation to J.O.Y. Ministries in the new year. New monthly pledges of any size would be matched by a $2,000 donation to the Christmas campaign up to $50,000 (by an anonymous donor). J.O.Y. asked that 25 individuals or businesses commit to a monthly donation in 2025, but 38 people/businesses joined the charge! "Every year we launch into our campaign and our year and wonder how we will meet all the needs. It never seems possible, but it happens - with abundance and often in unexpected ways," shares Maggie Coleman, J.O.Y. Treasurer. The J.O.Y. Christmas Campaign funds roughly a third of the J.O.Y. operating budget. J.O.Y. is a completely donation based Ministries serving those stricken by food insecurity, poverty, homelessness, addiction and more. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-01-07 08:38:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Basketball: Indians face Scotties at home By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Indians Boys varsity basketball team will be back on the court at 7:30pmCT today, Tuesday January, 7, 2025, against the Glasgow Scotties in their home opener. The Scotties record sits at 3-9 coming off a 67-59 loss at the hands of University Heights in the German American Bank Shootout. The Indians, now 8-4, also come off a loss, in a close 2-point defeat to Russell County in the 2A sectional. The Scotties shot 47% from the floor in their last outing and 28% from three, and were lead in scoring by Sophomore Jaylen Bradley with 17. The Indians look to improve on their 41% shooting from the last game in order to have a good outcome in this one. 2025-01-07 08:33:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Basketball: Lady Indians fall to Bulldogs, now face Scotties By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Saturday, January 4, 2025, the Lady Indians of Adair County High School fell to the John Hardin Lady Bulldogs, 56-45, in the Central Hardin Lady Bruins New Year's Classic. The Lady Indians now stand at 5-7, but look to return to winning ways when they face the 2-10 Glasgow Lady Scotties at home. Tipoff is set for 6pmCT on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The game will be followed by the Adair/Glasgow Boys game. This will be the first Boy's Girl's home doubleheader of the season, come cheer on your Indians and Lady Indians! This matchup against a 2-10 Glasgow will be a welcome opportunity to help the Lady Indians get back to winning ways. The Lady Indians will look to improve on the 36.5% they shot in their last outing against John Hardin and keep the Lady Scotties down towards to the 24% they shot from the floor in their last game. Glasgow lacks a major leading scorer with their last three games featuring three different leading scorers. Adair County will also hope to limit the Lady Scotties rebounding, as Glasgow is 1-1 this season when posting over 30 rebounds while 1-9 when they don't. 2025-01-07 08:30:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 7 Happy Anniversary, James E. and Patricia Bennett (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Cash | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clarence Steve Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colby Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Collin Curry (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daniel Coenen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Felicia Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeanette Franklin (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Feese. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kara Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Krishana Lynne Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melinda Beard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim L. Baker (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George William Beard, Adair Co., KY (1929-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steller Reliford, Adair County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Snow Hadley, 88, Adair Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William J. (Bill) Wesley, Casey Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas White, 94, Taylor Co., KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maurice Atchley, 74, Russell Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Groce Riddle, 76, Summer Shade, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondal Dale (Ronnie) Walker, 62, Glasgow, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Veston Stephens, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Trammell, 82, Waynesburg, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dellar (Loy) Cheatham, 93, Adair Co., KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy F. Hawkins, 59, Russell County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Conway Bledsoe, 83, Adair County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Tubb) Gaskins, 58, Russell County, KY (1960-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Shanklin, 84, Casey County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Cash, 72, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Shipp Druien, Taylor County, KY (1932 - 2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence (P.I.) Fair, Casey County, KY (1933-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coakley L. Matney, Campbellsville, KY (1923-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darien McKenzie, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Brown, Hustonville, KY (1922-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edmon Bryant (1856-1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elbert Stephens, 83, Russell County, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Carman McElroy, Casey Co., KY (1941-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason McClintock, 42, Knifley, KY (1980-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Elaine Lawson-Arnold, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry James Smith, 76, Greensburg, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Marie Grimsley, Russell Springs, KY (2011-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lane Rood, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Allen) Sinclair, 62, Hodgenville, KY (1962-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shillard (Jack) Dunbar, 82, Nancy, KY (1931-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Lou Houk Armstrong, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tina Roberts, Adair County, KY (2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wynell M. Coomer, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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