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ACHS March SBDM Council Meeting

By Chad A. Parnell, Principal
Adair County High School

The ACHS School-Based Decision Making Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in the Library at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.


2022-03-15 21:27:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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Don Yates, 82, Columbia, KY (1939-2022)



2022-03-15 - Photo from the family.

Don Yates is remembered as a very successful businessman, founding and operating Don Yates Drilling.

He drilled in what friends think was the biggest oil well ever hit in Adair County, the Willie Nell oil strike, in the late 1960s and continued successfully through his lifetime.

Don's lifelong friend Jimmy Curt Yarberry remembers that after he came home from service he got his first drilling rig with an economic opportunity FHA loan from County Supervisor John Shelley and paid it off within just a few months.

Curt said he and Don graduated together from Adair County High School in 1957, "like the Statler Brothers song they felt was written just for them, The Class of 57 had its dreams."

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Baseball: LWC run rules Midway at Egnew Park

By Christopher Coombs

The Lindsey Wilson baseball team picked up a 12-2 run-rule victory in seven innings against Midway (KY) on Tuesday afternoon at Egnew Park.

The Blue Raiders outhit the Eagles 10-8 on the afternoon as Lindsey Wilson made use of two home runs for six runs in the second inning to pick up the win.


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2022-03-15 21:25:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Donald Hugh (Don) Yates, 82, Adair County, KY (1939-2022)

Donald Hugh "Don" Yates, 82, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, March 14, 2022 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia.

He was born August 13, 1939 in Adair County to the late Hugh and Dimple Reeves Yates. Don was a successful businessman, owning and operating Don Yates Drilling. He was a member of Columbia Baptist Church, had been attending Mt. Zion Community Church, and was a U.S. Army Veteran.


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2022-03-15 16:40:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Comer announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition

Washington, D.C. - Congressman James Comer is now accepting applicants for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition, a contest open to high school students throughout the 1st Congressional District. The United States House of Representatives hosts this competition each year to recognize talented young artists from across the country.

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2022-03-15 13:50:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Carol Perkins: Don't get up!

Previous Column: Carol Perkins: Rations

By Carol Perkins

Every door frame and baseboard in our house will require a paint job by the time I get out of this wheelchair. For those building a home, keep in mind that your interior doors need to be standard size. Our bathroom doors are not. You need a bedroom downstairs. Ours are.

Your hallways should be wide, and the fewer interior steps and exterior steps the better. Not one entrance to our house is without steps. Maneuvering them on one foot is not easy. "Hold on to me," Guy says, but I am afraid to put too much weight on him or he'll go down, too. I can already tell that his back is bothering him. It could be for several reasons.


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2022-03-15 13:47:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins

Designate a Sober Driver this St. Patrick's Day

By Erin G. Eggen

Frankfort, KY - This St. Patrick's Day, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in reminding motorists that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.

"As we make strides to experience a sense of normalcy in light of the pandemic, I want to encourage Kentuckians to celebrate St. Patrick's Day safely," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "If you plan to drink alcohol, plan for a safe ride home by designating a sober driver."


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2022-03-15 13:45:06 | Comments | Printable version

Phyllus Harrison, 87, Elk Horn, KY (1934-2022)

Phyllus Harrison of Elk Horn passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022. She was 87 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Bro. Brian Rafferty, Bro. Haywood Riner, Bro. Eddie Finn and Bro. Joey Hicks. Burial will follow in Elk Horn Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2022-03-15 12:48:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

7-County Area Courts for Tue 15 Mar 2022

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 131 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: 1 event Circuit Court. 51 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 2 events District Court.
  • Green County: 5 events Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 185 events Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2022-03-15 12:37:46 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Budget Committee to meet Friday

By Bridget Compton
Adair County Fiscal Court Clerk


The Adair County Fiscal Court Budget Committee will have a budget committee meeting Friday, March 18, 2022 at 7:15amCT.

It will be held in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend.


2022-03-15 08:05:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 15, 2022

Take care not to lose
interest in youthful things
when you lose your youth.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 15 March 2022.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3836


2022-03-15 08:01:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Letter: We all need to be prepared for outages

Tami Andrew writes:
Power was out in Glens Fork for about 30 or 40 minutes Friday night, March 11, just long enough to get all the candles lit and lanterns going.

Everyone needs to be prepared for more outages as storm season is here. STAY PREPARED!


2022-03-15 05:05:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Firemen respond to Gaston Avenue property

By Donald Hare

The Columbia City Fire Department was called out on Monday Morning at 8:14 am to 1124 Gaston Avenue, Columbia, to property owned by Joe Pyles.

Upon arrival heavy smoke was coming from eaves of the roof. Property suffered heavy damage. There were 12 firemen on the scene for about 2.5 hours.


2022-03-15 04:55:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

LWC signs Reduced Tuition Agreements with two local groups

By Travis Smith
Assistant Director of Public Relations and Media Coordinator


Lindsey Wilson College recently signed agreements with the Lake Cumberland District Health Department and Spero Health that will provide reduced tuition rates in select academic programs for the employees and immediate family members of both organizations as well as provide assistance in obtaining financial aid.

The intent of this agreement is to foster continuous improvement in both organizations and to provide opportunities for collaboration in the growth and effectiveness of the Lake Cumberland District Health Department and Spero Health staff.


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2022-03-15 04:36:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 15
Happy Birthday, Bethany R. Frost | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby D. Morrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dolly Bragg | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jewell Sneed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Page | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kasey Blue Edward Kessler (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kellye Held | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kristi Loy Irvin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roger McKinney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Russell Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Samantha Bailey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Samantha Helm | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zachary Streeval | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emma Warren, Casey Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Georgia Gupton Beard, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Isabell Bernard, Russell Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William A. Farmer, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Fred Serra, Jr., Glasgow, KY, formerly of Burkesville, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. J.W. (Bill) Edwards, Green Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Edward Parmley, Cumberland Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marybelle Godbey, Casey Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby L. Davis, Green County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cymbeline Pyles Shofner, 89, Taylor County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Smythe Corbin, 77, Adair County, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenny O'Neal Beal, 53, Casey County, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Christopher Jay York, Greensburg, KY (1977-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Howard Pelston, 67, Adair County, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Clyde Augustine, 73, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allan Miller, 49, Columbia, KY (1973-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anita Kay Parker Campbell, 54, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny D. Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Burchell, 88, Liberty, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Lee Gaskin, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Sue Ballard, 75, Edmonton, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucy K. Cape, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Macie A. Franklin, 97, Cumberland Co., KY native (1924-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Z. Johnson, 94, Jamestown, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine (Smith) Radford, 92, Burkesville, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Shearer Butler, 88, Adair Co., KY (1921-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Naomie Ruth Taylor, Green County, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rachel Bragg Brown, Taylor Co./Adair native (1930-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Pendleton, 83, Adair Co., KY (1927-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Stapleton, 89, Columbia, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Mattingly, 60, Elizabethtown, KY native (1962-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Viola Noel Tungate, Taylor County, KY (1927-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTEconomic Development Authority meets at Training & Development Center | (ID:62906, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:62896, Comment)
NoonCTInflation workshop at Adair Co. Extension Office | (ID:62886, Comment)
5:00pmCTHeritage group to meet at Adair Genealogy and History Center | (ID:62905, Comment)
6:00pmCTFarmers Market vendors to meet Tuesday in Edmonton | (ID:62903, Comment)

 

































 
 
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