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Phillip Coffey: Carefree

By Phillip Wood Coffey
Walking with my lady in the county park “Black-Eyed Susies” prominent in our view Crunching of the thirsty, powder-dry leaves Step by step—exiting the unwelcomed blues.

Melodic sound of the beautiful song birds None of their expressions heard be foul. All carefree thoughts in so much harmony Though I am only young in my beating heart.


2025-09-21 13:27:52 | Comments | Printable version

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Scenic Adair County - raindrops on the Public Square



2025-09-21 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
This color sky hasn't been seen in Columbia for quite some time as the drought has continued. Sunday, however, raindrops began to fall before folks could get home from their after-church food stops. And not a complaint could be heard anywhere. The rain didn't last but we are promised more as the fall season begins.

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Sept 21-27 is National Child Passenger Safety Week

From Marla Marrs

Frankfort, KY - During National Child Passenger Safety Week, Team Kentucky is reminding parents and caregivers to always buckle children in the right safety seat for their age and size. This annual campaign is dedicated to keeping Kentucky's highways safer by promoting proven practices that protect our youngest and most vulnerable passengers.

There are certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians who help educate parents and caregivers about the right seats for their kids and help them learn how to install the seats correctly. To find a technician in Kentucky, visit NHTSA's car seat inspection location link, call Norton Healthcare at 502-629-7337 or email ncpw@nortonhealthcare.org with your city and/or county.

Find Out More: NHTSA encourages everyone who drives child passengers to check out its free, online resources at www.nhtsa.gov/TheRightSeat.


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2025-09-21 12:57:08 | Comments | Printable version

Revival starts Sept 21 at Bloomington Chapel Church

Bloomington Chapel Church will have revival services starting at 6pmCT nightly on Sunday, September 21, 2025, with Jordan Burton & Clifton Bennett preaching.

Bro. Ralph invites everyone to join us. Come expecting a blessing! Bloomington Chapel Church is located at 55 Bloomington Chapel Rd., Columbia, KY.


2025-09-21 12:27:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

43rd Annual Pumpkin Festival Oct 4 in Edmonton

From Kim Harwood, Executive Director
Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce

The 43rd Annual Pumpkin Festival will be held on the Square in Edmonton on Saturday, October 4, 2025, beginning at 7amCT with registration for the Pumpkin Festival 5K Run/Walk. The race will begin at the Metcalfe County Historic Jail, 201 East Stockton St., Edmonton, KY.

Other highlights include the Annual Pumpkin Festival Car Show in Memory of Willard Odle, the 4-H Costume Contest, a bike and costume parade, mustache and beard contest, Youth Idol, dance performances, live music, an outhouse race, plus vendor booths and more. Click 'read more' for the schedule of events.


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2025-09-21 12:23:38 | Comments | Printable version

Kentucky Color: Early Autumn

By Billy Joe Fudge
August spider webs have grown old;
Their task on Earth complete.
Forest floor harborers of ticks
Slowly melt beneath our feet.

Tree trunks hidden in Summer's green,
September's days doth now reveal,
As Spicebush drupes redden
And Autumn's yellows unveil!


2025-09-21 12:10:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge

UNITE Joint Revival Sept 28, 29, and 30

From John Davis, Senior Minister
Columbia Christian Church

This year, three churches will UNITE to host a unique worship and fellowship experience in our community. Columbia Baptist, Berean Community Fellowship, and Columbia Christian Churches are partnering together to put on a special joint revival starting at 6pmCT each evening September 28, 29, and 30, 2025, at the Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY.

Randy Johnson, Kellis Booth and John Davis will all share preaching duties, while each church will provide the music for one night a piece. All are welcome!


2025-09-21 12:06:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News


Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 21
Happy Anniversary, Abe & Emily Cross (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Myron and Lisa Kolody | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Robert & Louise Young (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alicia Bardin (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allie Rae Kerr (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Arvest Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David F. Mann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Heather Vanarsdale (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathleen Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pamela Hamilton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robert Curry (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tiffany Lynn Corbin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tiffany Lynn Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trevor Scott Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthdya, Doug Nobles (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rachel Shirrel Hall Dobson, 83, Green County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sylba Whittle, Russell County, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Ferguson Mann, Columbia, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Argil Luttrell, Windsor, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, LaWanda Kay Smith, 50, Adair/Taylor Counties, KY (1968-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen Jo Fones, Campbellsville, KY native (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ella K. Montgomery Dile, 87, Taylor Co., KY (1921-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Jessee, Adair Co., KY native (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henrietta Wright, Russell Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Benny Groves, Taylor Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bobby Keith (Bob) Lee, Green Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flora Marie Cundiff, Adair County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allene Kerns Burton, 91, Adair Co., KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee Johnson, Nancy, KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Judd Henderson, Green Co., KY, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. John Bernard Leibeck, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Larry Dennis Strange, 69, Cumberland Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Albert Garner Scott, 77, Green Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifton Pendleton, Casey Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lane Young, Greensburg, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Athol B. Sallee Milby, Green Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harry Henderson Crenshaw, Edmonton, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delorus (Dee) Murphy Campbell, 88, Casey Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richie Keltner, 53, Adair County, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garvis Pierce, 89, Green Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amy Jewell Cyphers Adams, 92, Metcalfe Co., KY/Cumberland Co. KY native (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amanda Clements, 56, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Douglas (Doug) Eugene Melson, 58, Hustonville, KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Sherman Burton, Adair County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Coty Allen Lawhorn, Russell Springs, KY (1989-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Dean Humble, formerly of Russell County, (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Estill Dewayne Hale, Casey County, KY (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audra Watson, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chattin Davidson Chowning (1915-2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David A. Baker, 64, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer J. Smith, 91, Columbia, KY (1892-1984)
20th-century major league outfielder | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Inez Powell, Columbia, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe E. Finn, 80, Green Co, KY native (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judie Alley Rice, 81, Columbia, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenzi England | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kerry Thomas (Tommy) Wethington, 45, Liberty, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn (Pat) Perkins, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Stotts, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Ann Burton, 70, Columbia, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray Morrison, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William D. (Pete) Davis, 79, Columbia, KY (1945-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTEgypt Christian Church Homecoming Service
Featuring singing by the Crossroads Quartet | (ID:69428, Comment)
The JoyMakers singing at Summersville Baptist Church | (ID:69436, Comment)
6:00pmCTRevival at Bloomington Chapel Church | (ID:69487, Comment)
7:00pmCTOld Time Meetings start at the Tabernacle, Summer Shade, KY | (ID:69468, Comment)

 































 
 
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