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ACES School-Based Decision Making Council meeting

By Sommer Brown, Principal
Adair County Elementary School

Adair County Elementary School's School-Based Decision Making Council will hold their regular meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, July 21, 2022. The meeting will be held in the Library at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public.


2022-07-19 16:23:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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Coach Damon Hicks



2022-07-19 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College.
Damon Hicks has been promoted to head coach of the Lindsey Wilson cheer and dance teams, Athletics Director Willis Pooler announced on Tuesday.

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ACHS School-Based Decision Making 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, July 21, 2022, in the Library at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.


2022-07-19 16:20:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Video: Becoming an ISP Host Family



By Anna Peterson

The video above, created by Mercy Peterson, gives some information about being an ISP Host Family. ISP is always grateful for the community support of our program and the international students. One of the best ways to support the students year-round is to sign up to be a Host Family!


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2022-07-19 16:15:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Damon Hicks named LWC Cheer and Dance Head Coach

By Christopher Coombs

Damon Hicks has been promoted to head coach of the Lindsey Wilson cheer and dance teams, Athletics Director Willis Pooler announced on Tuesday.

"I am excited to once again lead Lindsey Wilson cheer and dance in recruiting and training as well as the opportunity to coach these incredible student-athletes at LWC in a sport I am so passionate about," Hicks said. "I am dedicated to helping them achieve their athletics goals in competition, supporting their fellow LWC athletic teams, and bringing home cheer and dance championships to Columbia."

Damon is a familiar face around the Lindsey Wilson program serving as the head coach from 2010-16 before stepping away for a few seasons and later returning as an assistant coach from 2019 through last season. He has over 30 years of experience in cheer and dance and offers his athletes expertise in cheer, tumbling, and dance.


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2022-07-19 12:55:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

ACSO: Monroe Co. man arrested on felony drug charges

By Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Saturday, July 16, 2022, Sheriff Josh Brockman received a call of a suspicious vehicle on Bull Run Road, 2 miles east of Columbia. Sheriff Brockman and Deputy Derek Padgett located the vehicle, a 2013 black Dodge Avenger, and initiated contact.

The operator appeared under the influence during roadside investigation. A field sobriety test was conducted by Deputy Padgett, and as a result the driver was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs.

The driveer was also found to be operating on a suspended drivers license for 3 prior DUIs. Upon taking him into custody, a search revealed pills and suspected methamphetamine concealed in his belt line.


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2022-07-19 11:25:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Floral Hall Competition schedule for 2022

Do you have a favorite recipe, handmade item, or outstanding produce item? You may just have this year's Grand Champion entry!

From Dylan Gentry, Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The Adair County Floral Hall Competition will be held July 27, 28, and 29, 2022. The entire Floral Hall will take place at the Extension Office this year. Additionally, it is free to participate in the Floral Hall competition. There are over 200 categories available for entry.

Categories include quilting, textiles, canning, breads, cakes, candies, cookies, pies, stitchery, knitting, flowers, crafts, art, and photography. For a complete list of entry categories and other details, visit the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

Entries will be accepted starting Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from 10amCT through 12:30pmCT. Thursday, July 28, 2022, will serve as the public viewing and judging--items can be viewed by the public from 2pmCT through 4pmCT on July 28.


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2022-07-19 11:10:23 | Comments | Printable version

Free Class: Saving with Grocery Lists and Coupon Apps

From Dylan Gentry, Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

Join the Adair County Extension Office at NoonCT on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, for a FREE workshop on saving money using online grocery lists and couponing apps. Class will take place at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

RSVP is requested by calling (270) 384-2317.


2022-07-19 11:01:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

EDA special called meeting, July 26

Note: This article was updated on Monday, July 25, 2022, to add item 2 to the agenda below.

From Adair Chamber of Commerce

The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority will hold a special called Board of Directors Meeting at 8amCT on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in the Chamber of Commerce at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

This special called meeting is needed due to the lack of a quorum at Monday's regular meeting. There is one issue on the agenda.

Meeting Agenda:


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2022-07-19 10:48:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Gov. Beshear signs six bills to improve education access

From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers, educators and advocates in the Capitol Rotunda to ceremonially sign six bills that expand access to education in the commonwealth.

The bills add post-secondary pathways for high school students in alternative schools; address teacher shortages; support early literacy education; support due process for university students; speed up the process for school district construction projects; and expand Kentucky children's access to books.


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2022-07-19 09:00:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Letter: The old saying

Marie Freeman writes:
As the old saying goes :-) two heads are better than one and three or more is a committee and nothing gets done. When the flowers vegetate you'll have to keep us posted what you have growing there.
Comments re: Mysterious volunteer


2022-07-19 08:57:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Haiku by Robert Stone for July 19, 2022

What must be hidden
and never explained can but
spoil relationship.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 19 July 2022.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3962


2022-07-19 08:30:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Tue 19 Jul 2022

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 50 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 167 events Circuit Court. 2 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2022-07-19 08:29:31 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 19
Happy Anniversary, Chris W. And Tiffany Coomer (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Rodney and Clara Maggard (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allen Owens (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amy Collins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amy Garrison Mitchum | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Becky Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carolyn Kimbler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dennis Parsley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Faith Ann Anderson (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Geoffrey C. Schaefer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julia "Ju Ju" Bailey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julie Partin Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kerry Radford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Wiliams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Todd Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Royse | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Will Hurt of Burkesville, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Edward Lee Clark, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Garmon Bryant, Cumberland Co., KY native (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cleo Thornton, Adair Co., KY native (1923-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vicki Lynn Emerson, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Adean Spears, Indianapolis, iN (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willie Ray Partin, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Etha Wheet, Adair County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Mae Stubblefield, Casey County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Quinn, Adair County, KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Briggs Christian Lynn, Casey Co., KY (2011-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kay Foley, Russell County, KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret Godbey, Russell Co, KY/Casey Co., KY native (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Faye Conover, 73, Russell Co., KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Pendleton, 64, Dunnville, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel C. Grant Hill, 91, Adair Co., KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amy Irene Collins, 48, Adair Co., KY (1967-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Irene (Hall) Walker, 88, Taylor County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Miss Helen Dean James, Somerset, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret Blackwell, 66, Adair Co., KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cynthia Moss Webster, Taylor County, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Everett Wheeler, 84, Adair County, KY/Daviess County, KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lorene Terry Sims, formerly of Casey Co., KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Christine Pittman Eldridge, Metcalfe Co., KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sanford Allen Dicken, 75, Taylor County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brian McFarland, 39, Lubbock, TX (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Regina Spears Bennett, Cumberland Co., KY, Adair County native (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Roy, 69, Adair Co., KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Mabry, 71, Columbia, KY (1953-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Lee Houston, 54, Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glen Allen Oaks, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Baldwin, 90, Taylor and Adair Counties, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Rice, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Sharp, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Gordon Rogers Jr, Green County, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Sue Mouser Parnell, 71, Green Co., KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucian H. (Lou) Marr, Summersville, KY (1930-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucy Marion Lile Piper, 83, Green County, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ellen Grant, 83, Adair Co., KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Sullivan, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ora Alcorn, 97, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pat Masters, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Mae Skaggs Lackey, 64, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, 2022
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTEDA Board of Directors Meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:63445, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:63387, Comment)
11:00amCTServices for David Gene Burton, 71, Columbia, KY native (1951-2022) | (ID:63435, Comment)
5:30pmCTVacation Bible School at Trinity United Methodist Church | (ID:63402, Comment)
6:00pmCTVacation Bible School at Columbia Christian Church | (ID:63329, Comment)

 
































 
 
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