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Hunger growing in student population

Family Resources representatives - Keisha Burton, Lindsey Wilson College Bonner Scholars; Kara Iqbal and Hali Anderson, ACHS YSE; Pam Bivens, ACES FRC; and Heather Dudley, ACPC FRC - spoke at the September WATCH health coalition meeting about seeing an increased need for food among children since the aid during the pandemic has ended.

They are hoping that more help can come from services as well as citizens of Adair County to help children avoid food insecurity. Even though all students are provided free breakfast and lunch, many still need food to take home.


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2022-09-20 22:58:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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Dining along Town Creek



2022-09-20 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Mama deer and her twins have dined along the little Town Creek regularly this season. The twins are growing up fast and no longer stick right by her side, giving her time to enjoy her food without interruption at this visit.

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Education Committee discusses changes to KEES for homeschoolers

From Jordan Hensley, LRC

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's homeschooling parents and students are advocating alongside lawmakers for better access to state sponsored college scholarships.

Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, was joined by a homeschooling parent, two homeschooled students and Mark Messingschlager, director of financial aid at Thomas More University, at the Interim Joint Committee on Education on Tuesday. Together, they asked lawmakers to consider potential legislation that would give Kentucky's homeschooled students more access to Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) funds.


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2022-09-20 17:55:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Angi Daniel Hadley-Eurton, 54, Columbia, KY native (1967-2022)

Angi Daniel Hadley-Eurton passed away on August 29, 2022. She was born on September 14, 1967, in Columbia, KY.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 5pmET on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the American Legion Unit 42, 4530 Paoli Pike, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119.

More at www.courier-journal.com.


2022-09-20 17:51:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Special Called School Board Meeting

From Carolee Lloyd

There will be a Special Called Adair County School Board Meeting held at 5:15pmCT on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the Adair County Board of Education, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

Board Agenda:


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2022-09-20 17:39:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Coy R. Burton, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2022)

Coy R. Burton of Columbia died on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. He was 77 years old.

Graveside services will be held at 12:30pmCT on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Bearwallow Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Friday from 9amCT until NoonCT on Friday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2022-09-20 17:33:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Earlene Thomas, 76, Adair Co., KY (1946-2022)

On Thursday, September 15, 2022, the Death Angel peacefully claimed Earlene Willis Thomas at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was 76 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. K.F. Tuck delivering the Eulogy. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Saturday.


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2022-09-20 17:29:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Running with the Blue Raiders 5K this Saturday

From Lafawn Nettles

Join your LWC friends and family on Saturday morning, September 24, 2022, for a 5K around LWC's beautiful campus and local community, in the Running Wildly Blue with the Blue Raiders 5K (part of LWC Homecoming 2022).

Check-in will begin at 7:30amCT on Saturday at the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center, 399 Williams St., Columbia, KY. The run/walk will begin at 8amCT. Runners and walkers are welcome.

Register online for the 5K and for other Homecoming 2022 events at lindsey.edu. Register today, Tuesday, September 20 to receive a race t-shirt. Your $20 registration fee will support the Bonner Scholar Program's upcoming senior service trip.

For questions, contact Kisha Burton or Yahaira Garcia at bonner@lindsey.edu.


2022-09-20 13:32:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Sept 17-23 proclaimed Constitution Week in Columbia

From Tiffany Collins

The week of September 17 through September 23, 2022, has been proclaimed as "Constitution Week," in Columbia, Kentucky, as the result of a proclamation issued by Mayor Pamela Hoots.

September 17, 2022, marks the 235th anniversary of the framing of the constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention.


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2022-09-20 13:22:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Boil Water Advisory lifted

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District
September 20, 2022

As of 11:53 a.m. on September 20, 2022 the boil water advisory for customers from 1139-1297 Flatwoods, 1430-3649 Portland Rd, Kemp Rd, and Bill Handy Rd. has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water.


2022-09-20 13:14:06 | Comments | Printable version

Ronnie Joe Byrd, 48, Adair Co., KY (1974-2022)

Ronnie Joe Byrd of the Millerfield community of Adair County died on Monday, September, 19, 2022 at his residence. He was 48 years old.

Mr. Byrd requested cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.


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2022-09-20 13:11:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Caregivers Group returning Oct 19

From Mayor Pam Hoots

The Caregivers Group for Adair County is scheduled to return for meetings on October 19, 2022. They will be meeting at NoonCT at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

This group is for family members, relatives, partners, and other people involved in the care of their relatives and friends. The meeting brings those together for discussion and to reach out for assistance. Special speakers will be scheduled.


2022-09-20 06:37:10 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for September 20, 2022

Practical balance
stupidity by wealth
and vice by pretense.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 20 September 2022.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4025


2022-09-20 06:35:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Tue 20 Sep 2022

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No 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: 157 events Circuit Court. 3 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2022-09-20 06:34:57 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 20
Happy Anniversary, Kenny and Robin Smith (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Andrew Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Clayton Richards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dylan Claiborne (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ethan Alexander Goodson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacob DeMarco Payne (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Landon Neal Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marsha Beard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melissa Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melissa Moore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robert Horton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sally Pollard Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, William Gates, Jr. (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Anniversary, A. L. and Barbara Sinclair (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Exie Bishop Burress, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leona Hicks Cable, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy Reginald Thomas, Green Co., KY (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Billy Ray Bowen , Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sue Loy, Russell County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jolene Blevins Green Co., KY, native (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Shively Marcum, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Noreine Kidd Davis, 87, Green Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles E. Hudson, Adair County, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Foley Cook, 95, Russell Co., KY (1920-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Lena Wright, 88, Burkesville, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Jo Chansler, Windsor, KY/Adair Co. native (1979-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daniel B. Moore, 17, Russell Co., KY (1999-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Faye Minton Meece, Somerset, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Holt, 86, Taylor County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Pickett, 84, Adair County, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Master Bryson Carter Davis, infant, (Wed 20 Sep 2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Wilson, 77, Liberty, KY/Dunnville, KY native (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillian Margaret Foley, Russell County, KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Montgomery Hallums (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delois Harmon (Sissy) Stapleton, 80, Columbia, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janet L. Lawless, 71, Russell Co., KY (1944-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Earls, 82, Russell County, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Lee Peterson, 88, Breeding, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Adam Copley, Taylor Co., KY (1979-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mona Mae Eubank, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Nunn, 73, Edmonton, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Cloyd Matney, Green Co., KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Ratliff, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2022
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCT Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority board meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:63807, Comment)
2nd Annual Columbia Pick It Up Day | (ID:63818, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:63742, Comment)
11:00amCTServices for Helen Louise Butler, 76, Columbia, KY (1946-2022) | (ID:63825, Comment)
5:00pmCTACMS Football vs Green Co. (Home) | (ID:63637, Comment)

 

































 
 
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