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Word on fireworks display: 'That was awesome'

Huge crowd attends event. Traffic clearance took over 15 minutes after show complete
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By Linda Waggener

Hundreds of cars filled the Lindsey Wilson College campus overlooking the old Adair County Fairgrounds, last night, July 4, 2017, anticipating and then cheering for the 2017 City-County fireworks display.


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2017-07-04 21:54:00 | Comments | Printable version

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Kid's Critique on July 4th Fireworks Display, Awesome!



2017-07-04 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Cars, cycles, strollers, lawn chairs in parking spaces, in yards and on sidewalks, all brought people together at dusk ready for the 2017 City-County fireworks display. It didn't disappoint, especially the children. - LW

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Letter: Good Samaritans are very much appreciated

Pam Dailey writes:
We want to thank all personnel on the scene of the motorhome accident on Hwy 55, because Nia McNeiley is our great granddaughter and the other victims are family members of the Weises', who go to our church.

It was incredibly heartwarming to know that multiple good Samaritans stopped to get the occupants out of the motorhome and Nia remembers being passed to three different men before two women placed the children in their vehicle to keep them calm. So the two women not only helped the children at the scene, but came to the hospital later with gift bags for them!

I wish I could give recognition to the others who gave aid, but just know that you are so very much appreciated by Nia's family. --Pam Dailey
Related article: - Six injured in 3 Jul 2017 crash on KY 55/Heartland Parkway


2017-07-04 20:00:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Duel (Dee Dee) Wilson, 87, Russell County, KY (1930-2017)

He was a retired Veteran of US Army with over 26 years of service, and will be accorded full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard at committal services. He was a native of Russell County, KY, and a resident at the time of his death. He was the son of the late Dora Egbert & Ina Frances Coffey Wilson. His wife of 53 years, Joyce Stargel Wilson, survives. He leaves five direct living descendants. He was a member of West 80 Church of God.
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Duel "Dee Wee" Wilson, 87, of Russell Springs, KY, died Monday, July 3, 2017 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY.

Funeral service for Duel "Dee Wee" Wilson will be at 10amCT, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro.Scott Proctor officiating. Visitation 5pm-8pmCT, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, and after 8amCT, Thursday. Interment in the Russell Springs City Cemetery, Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, KY, with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard.


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2017-07-04 11:33:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Velma McVay, 93, Taylor County, KY (1924-2017)

She was a native of Taylor County, KY, and a resident of the county at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Claude Russell & Annie Lee Saunders Russell and the widow of Russell McVay, her husband of 51 years. She leaves 25 direct living descendants, spanning four generations. She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. She was an avid reader, loved playing Rook with friends, working puzzles and she loved her flowers.
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Velma McVay of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Claude Russell & Annie Lee Saunders Russell was born April 23, 1924 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 11amCT, Sunday, July 2, 2017, in Campbellsville.

The funeral service will be at 1pmCT/2pmET, Thursday July 6, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. A. Landon Hadley. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old US 68, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2017-07-04 09:53:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

July 4th festival at LWC cancelled due to stormy forecast

The festival planned for Lindsey Wilson's Blue Rader Stadium, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY, this afternoon 2pm-7pmCT, has been cancelled due to the weather forecast with likely rain and thunderstorms. The Holloway Health and Wellness Center on the main campus will be open regular hours tomorrow, July 5, 2017.

2017-07-04 09:14:14 | Comments | Printable version

KSP Post 15 activity for June, 2017

Post 15 has two fatalities in June 2017. Year to date now 7, compared to 13 through same period in 2016
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By TFC Billy R. Gregory, Public Information Officer

COLUMBIA, KY (July 4, 2017) - During the month of June 2017, there were 24 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington.

There were two fatal collisions during the month of June in the Post 15 area:


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2017-07-04 08:02:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Columbia City Council meeting report 3 Jul 2017


  • Council Member Craig Dean calls for restraint on fireworks out of respect for citizens, veterans suffering with Post-Tramatic Stress Syndrome, and animals.
  • Council approves P & Z changes for Watson Street property owned by Lee Willis
  • Council approves purchase of two new Dodge Pickups fro Harvey-Ellis Motors
  • Council approves list of city streets to be paved/repaired
  • Three recommendations of Mayor Hardwick for Columbia/Adair County Tourism Board approved.
  • Council approves re-appointment of Damon Hicks to Parks & Rec Board.
  • Mayor Hardwick to look into status of cross walks; concern expressed for lack of "Stop" bars for crossings on the Square

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By Ed Waggener

An important message coming from the 21-minute July City Council meeting, in addition to wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday, was the request to remember our those who have asked for a quieter holiday, one without loud fireworks, especially late at night.

Council Member Craig Dean was first to mention that we have residents who are disturbed by loud firecrackers, fireworks, etc., and to please have consideration of those in the community with special needs.

In regular business at the meeting presided over by Mayor Curtis Hardwick:


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2017-07-04 07:48:05 | Comments | Printable version

Margaret Hall French, 59, Taylor County, KY (1958-2017)

She professed faith in Christ and attended Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. She was employed as an RTM Clerk at Lowes for fourteen years. She was the daughter of the late Robert Dorsey Hall & Margie Arbell Gupton Hall. She leaves five direct living descendants.
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Margaret Hall French, 59, of Campbellsville, KY, died Friday, June 30, 2017 in Campbellsville.

Funeral service will be at 10amCT/11amET, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Jonathon Willis. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old U.S. 68, Campbellsville, KY.


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2017-07-04 07:11:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Hydroplaning a factor in Clinton County, KY injury collision

Driver of westbound Chevy HHR fails to negotiate curve on wet road. Vehicle hyroplanes, enters eastbound path of 2011 Chevy Malibu and is struck on passenger side. Drivers treated and released at Clinton County Hospital. Tpr. Jordan Carter was assisted at the scene by the Clinton County Sheriff's Department, Fire and EMS.
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By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer
KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY

ALBANY, KY -(Mon 4 Jul 2017) – Tpr. Jordan Carter is investigating a collision that occurred on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at approximately 3:11pmCT, at the intersection of KY 696 and KY 1076.


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2017-07-04 06:27:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Six injured in 3 Jul 2017 crash on KY 55/Heartland Parkway

2000 Ford Motor home vs. KIA Suv - Driver of southbound KIA SUV loses control on rainslick road, crosses into path of 2000 Ford Econoline E350 motor home. Three flown from the scene to UK Medical Center. Three treated and released at TJ Health/Columbia, KY. One taken to TJ Health then flown to UL Hospital. Tpr. Marvin Blakey was assisted at the scene by other KSP personnel, Adair County Sheriff's Dept., Fire, EMS and Air Evac.
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By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Information Officer
KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY

COLUMBIA, KY. (4 Jul 2017) – Tpr. Marvin Blakey is investigating a collision that occurred on Monday, July 3, 2017 at approximately 12amNoonCT, on KY 55, 5 miles north of Columbia in Adair County.

34-year-old Janet A. Jennings, of Columbia, KY, was operating a southbound KIA SUV when she lost control of the vehicle due to wet road conditions and crossed into the path of a northbound 2000 Ford Econoline E350 motor home operated by 29-year old Jordan Slagle of Canal Winchester, Ohio. Slagle was unable to avoid the collision.


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2017-07-04 06:21:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

(Ad) Adair County Farmers Market is open TODAY 6am-10amCT, Tue 4 Jul 2017

UPDATE: The Burrises, both of them Danny AND DAVID have arrived!

By Margie Rooks
Adair County Farmers Market Days Coordinator

The Adair County Farmers Market, Parking Lot, Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, is open 6am-10amCT, TODAY, 6am-10amCT, TUESDAY, Jul 4, 2017 with the following:
Cabbage. Green Onions. Cucumbers. Squash. Red & White Potatoes. Tomatoes, Red & Green. Sweet & Hot Peppers (Banana & Bell). Beans. Eggplant. Red Haven Peaches. Sweet Corn. Blackberries. Blueberries.
Today, Margie Rooks, David Herbst, Donna & Jonah Price, Danny Burris, and David Burris. are here. The Market is open Tuesdays and Fridays. We look forward to see you today. (Sponsored)


2017-07-04 05:36:38 | Comments | Printable version

Praise Assembly of God food pantry closed Tue Jul 4, 2017

Praise Assembly of God's Food Pantry, 310 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY, will be closed, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. --Ann Burton Murphy

2017-07-04 04:33:27 | Comments | Printable version

Today, TUESDAY with CM - 4 Jul 2017

Haiku by Robert Stone for July 4, 2017:
Tell what they would hear
and listeners will rejoice
that you have freed them.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 4 July 2017.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2121



Video: Fireworks from the sky


Graham Waggener got his drone up above a neighborhood fireworks show for an aerial view.


2017-07-04 03:50:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 4
Happy Anniversary, Adrian and Shannon Edwards (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Craig and Brittany (Long) Sandusky (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Eric and Stephanie Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Loy (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Ted and Valerie Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Stearns | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Bardin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Doug Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dr. Max Downey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ed Seufert, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gayle Hall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jakob Turner (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leona Akin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Millard Carney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ova Roberts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Tiller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Jones | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tony Harmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Business Birthday, Patty's Liberty Road General Store & Deli, (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Earlene Coffey, Jamestown, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floy Cox, Taylor Co., KY (1917 - 2011)< | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackson L. Swears, Taylor Co., KY native (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annabella Marie Laytart , Campbellsville, KY (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilda Gertrude Foley, Waco, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George-Etta Knight Sullivan, 62, Metcalfe Co., KY (d. Jan. 5, 2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Dean Caudill, Casey Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Oakley Phelps, Yosemite, Casey Co., KY (1940-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garry Dicken, Taylor County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John M. Martin, Casey County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Henry Lane, Casey Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Manette Holmes, Adair County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Harmon, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Ray Wethington, Taylor County, KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Stephens, Russell County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patrick Gene Smith, Russell County, KY (1975-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ina Faye (Redmon) Copley, Columbia, KY (1974-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James L. Cravens, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Walter Gene Hash, 83, Green Co. native (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David James Morgan, 57, Casey County, KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Brenda Lou Caulk Lloyd, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dimple Stalcup Sharp, 89, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Melvin Hixson, Casey Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Joe Perkins, 69, Summer Shade, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Kate (Johnson) Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angela Kay (Angel) Smith, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Helm, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles E. Handy, 73, Columbia, KY (1951-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edmund Pendleton "E.P." Waggener, (1904-1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floyd Lee Bryant, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Edward Baldock, 57, Casey Co., KY native (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Montie Helm, 86, Jamestown, KY native (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Junior Gilpin, 87, Columbia, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Millard Randall Carney, 85, Knifley, KY native (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reba Moore Akin, 88, Columbia, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rita Ann Kozak, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stella T. Curry, 95, Greensburg, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Mae Curtis, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2017
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCTFourth of July. National holiday. Federal, State and Local offices closed except for essential services. No U.S. Mail Delivery, but PO lobbies are open. | (ID:48098, Comment)
6:00amCTHot air balloon lift off 6amCT/7amET, Miller Park, Campbellsville, KY. | (ID:48105, Comment)
Adair Farmers Market Open, 409 Fairground Street. (Tue & Fri 6am-10amCT). Watch here for Who's Here, What's Here (Sponsored) | (ID:48152, Comment)
The Fourth in Campbellsville, KY Murakami Mfg presents the Hot Air Balloon Extravaganza 6amCT/7amET, with hot air balloons lifting off from Miller Park. - Larry Smith | (ID:48156, Comment)
7:00amCTTime to check CM YARD SALES. Yours not listed? Send now.. | (ID:48099, Comment)
Tri-County Car Club/CU Independence Day Car Show, at Campbellsville University, registration starts at 7amCT/8amET with awards at 3pmCT. | (ID:48157, Comment)
8:00amCT Jobs are waiting for you. Take action today
See them in CM EMPLOYMENT .
If you need positions filled, find the best among the readers of ColumbiaMagazine.com Using any Contact/Submit Button. If you have questions Call 270-250-2730. | (ID:41807, Comment)
Adair County Clerk's office closed today for 4th of July Holiday | (ID:48100, Comment)
City of Columbia Offices Closed - The offices of Mayor, City Clerk, and City of Columbia Gas Department will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in observance of Independence Day. - Rhonda Loy | (ID:48154, Comment)
Praise Assembly Food Pantry Closed today due to holiday
Praise Assembly of God Food Pantry, Tuesdays 8am-1pmCT (Recurring Event)Praise Assembly of God, 310 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Ann Burton Murphy | (ID:48155, Comment)
Adair Co. Board of Education Office (BOE), 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY will be closed in observance of Fourth of July today. . Becky Bailey (STORY) | (ID:48140, Comment)
Veterans get free car wash Tuesday, July 4, 2017 Antioch Christian Life Ministries, 9635 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY, just north of the Adair-Taylor County Line. Pastor Jerald Bryant | (ID:48151, Comment)
9:00amCTFourth of July Parade 9amCT/10amET. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Starts at AutoSmart, 1721 E Broadway, Campbellsville, KY. - Larry Smith, FM 99.9 The Big Dawg. | (ID:48158, Comment)
10:00amCTThe "Susan & Carol, Unscripted" show, live. FM 99.1 radio
Topic/Guest:TBA
Susan Chambers & Carol Perkins (Sunday with CM Columnist) | (ID:48153, Comment)
11:00amCTFuneral service for Brenda Bardin, 72, Columbia, KY (1945-2017) | (ID:48115, Comment)
NoonCTPause for Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:48102, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, Columbia, KY, for Joe Gadberry, Adair County, KY (1939-2017) | (ID:48130, Comment)
2:00pmCT4th of July festival at BlueRaider Stadium. CANCELLED due to stormy forecast
Free July 4th festival at LWC Blue Raider stadium
928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. - Abe Cross STORY | (ID:48160, Comment)
Free July 4th festival at LWC Blue Raider stadium 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. - Abe Cross STORY | (ID:48110, Comment)
Funeral service, Tarter's Chapel UMC, for Frances Finn, 93, Adair Co., KY (1923-2013) | (ID:48117, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes in the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:48103, Comment)
8:05pmCTColumbia Community Fireworks Show - MELINDA QUINN STORY | (ID:48061, Comment)

 
































 
 
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