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Daily News for Wednesday, October 12, 2022
EDA agenda for Tuesday, October 18, 2022 The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority will hold a Board of Directors Meeting at 8amCT on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in the Chamber of Commerce Building at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-10-12 16:14:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Ribbon Cutting on Oct 19 for Columbia Place From Tiffany Collins The public is invited to a ribbon cutting at 10amCT on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Columbia Place (formerly Columbia Greens and Groves) 305 Trabue St., Columbia, KY. 2022-10-12 16:09:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Winds signal a chance of afternoon storms The National Weather Service in Louisville issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook this morning for an area in South Central Kentucky that includes Adair and surrounding counties. A few thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could become strong to severe, with locally damaging winds as the main threat. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out, and small to marginally severe hail will be possible in the strongest storms. Outside of thunderstorms, winds will gust to around 30 mph today, especially this afternoon. 2022-10-12 15:23:09 | Comments | Printable version
Story Time with Ms. Aleina: The Donkey Egg Ms. Aleina with the Adair County Public Library reads "The Donkey Egg," by Janet Stevens, for Story Time. Previous Story Time: Story Time with Ms. Aleina: Bizzy Miz Lizzie 2022-10-12 15:20:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Soccer: LWC matches postponed to Thursday The Lindsey Wilson men and women's soccer match against Cumberlands (KY) that was scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to inclement weather scheduled to hit the area. The contests will now be played on Thursday. The LWC women will take on No. 4-ranked Cumberlands at 5pmCT followed by the LWC men who take on the No. 14-ranked Patriots at 7pmCT. Lindsey Wilson's annual couch night will now also take place on Thursday. Both the men and women now take on Cumberlands on Thursday on Ray Wells Field at Walter S. Reuling Stadium, 151 Holloway Drive, Columbia, KY. 2022-10-12 14:22:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
2022-23 ACHS Basketball Season tickets on sale now Season tickets for 2022-23 Adair County High School Basketball are on sale now at achs.adair.kyschools.us/quick-links/tickets. General Admission Season Passes are $60, and Reserved Chair Seat/Season Passes are $100. Current Seat holders have until November 1, 2022, to renew seats from the past year. Please contact Athletic Director Craig Biggs for more information on new chair seat locations, by email at Craig.biggs@adair.kyschools.us or by phone at 270-384-2751. 2022-10-12 12:20:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
ACSO: Lost and found Update from Sheriff Brockman: Lost Rifle has been claimed. Thank you for your assistance. Owner described firearm right down to the design on the leather sling and was happy to get it back as it was his grandfather's rifle passed down. From Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office Serial number can be provided to claim the rifle, or claimant may provide the make of the firearm along with caliber and other details. 2022-10-12 12:16:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACSO: Injury collision on KY 61 South From Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Monday, October 10, 2022 at 7:18amCT, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle injury collision at the intersection of Hughes Road and KY 61 South. Upon arrival, Deputy McCarol found that a 2017 Nissan Sentra being operated by Seth Staley of Cumberland county ran a stop sign at the end of Hughes Road. Staley's vehicle struck a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Kenny Smith, heading north on 61, in the side as it passed Hughes Road. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-10-12 12:12:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair County odds and ends, mid-October, 1932 As mid-October 1932 approached, New York Yankees fans still basked in their team's recent 4-0 sweep of the Cubbies in the World Series; famed airplane pilot Amelia Earhart opined that regular commercial trans-Atlantic flights would come sooner rather than later; the Depression neared the end of its third year with unemployment at 20% or higher and no end in sight; and the November election loomed ever closer on the near-event horizon. But meanwhile, back in The Shire... By JIM At the Columbia Cash Store (IGA), $18.75 would put a Philco Junior radio in the hands of a proud new owner. The device featured Balanced Superheterodyne, and the price included the tubes and tax. Said the ad, "Every Family Can Afford One of These Radios." (This being pre-REA, if the family lived out in the county and didn't have a "light plant," that is, a gasoline or diesel powered generator, the purchase of a battery for the radio would have also been required.) Many Adair Countians who had radios were experiencing difficulties picking up WHAS 840 radio. The station was putting up a powerful new 50,000 watt transmitting tower and was having to use a 1,000 watt auxiliary tower in the interim. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-10-12 11:30:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History
Green Co. Grand Jury returns indictments Oct 5 On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, the Green County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 4 individuals on charges including theft, trespass, wanton endangerment, terroristic threatening, disorderly conduct, and possession. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The indicments can be viewed here: 2022-10-11-Green-indictments-122727 (PDF, 1.4MB) 2022-10-12 11:14:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments Sept 29 On Thursday, September 29, 2022, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 11 individuals on charges including criminal abuse, possession, theft, public intoxication, assault, trespass, and burglary. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The indicments can be viewed here: 2022-10-12-Adair-Indictments-092342 (PDF, 5.9MB) 2022-10-12 11:08:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
2022-2023 ACHS Girls Basketball schedules From Craig Biggs, Athletic Director The Adair County High School Girls Basketball schedules for the 2022-2023 Season are below. Varsity Girls will open their season at Cumberland County on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, and JV Girls will play their first game against Bell County on Saturday, December 3, 2022. The Freshman Girls are scheduled to play their first game at Washington County on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Season tickets will be on sale soon. Click "Read More" for schedules for Varsity, JV, and Freshman Girls Basketball. Home games are in bold. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-10-12 09:46:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Golf: LWC men win fourth straight tournament Memphis, TN - The Lindsey Wilson men's golf team won the NAIA Memphis Shootout after totaling 854 (281-284-289) stokes. It is the fourth straight tournament the Blue Raiders have won this season as they claimed the event by nine strokes over second-place Southwestern Christian. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-10-12 08:38:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Fred Alvin Purvis, Jr., 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Fred Alvin Purvis, Jr., of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Manor. He was 74 years old. The funeral service for Fred Alvin Purvin, Jr., will be held at 1pmET on Friday, October 14, 2022, in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY, with Rev. Freddy Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg beside his parents. The family requests visitation after 11amET on Friday, until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-10-12 08:31:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. Arts Exhibit opens in Begley Gallery By Cherica Mitchell Lindsey Wilson College is proud to present the Adair County Arts Exhibit in the Lucretia C. Begley Gallery. Featuring artists from the community and surrounding area, this exhibit is open now through November 11, 2022. A reception will be held at 5pmCT on Thursday, October 13, 2022. The public is invited to attend. The Lucretia C. Begley Gallery is located in the Slider Humanities building at Lindsey Wilson College, at 155 Blue Raider Drive, Columbia, KY. The gallery is open from 8amCT To 5pmCT daily. 2022-10-12 08:22:27 | Comments | Printable version
CU's Kessler serving on Bernheim Board of Trustees By Lexy Horton Campbellsville, KY - Dr. Richie Kessler, professor of environmental science/environmental studies program coordinator at Campbellsville University, has been selected to serve on the Bernheim Forest Board of Trustees. "I was honored to be invited to join the Bernheim Board of Trustees," Kessler said. "Bernheim is a well-respected organization in addition to being a wonderful natural resource. They strive to connect people with nature, which is something I have been trying to do in various ways over the years." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-10-12 08:11:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Haiku by Robert Stone for October 12, 2022 Desire to be good--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 12 October 2022. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4047 2022-10-12 08:09:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 12 Oct 2022 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at a glance:
2022-10-12 08:09:03 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 12 Happy Anniversary, Christopher and Natoshia Harmon (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Darrell and Nadene Pelston (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mark and Melissa Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Michele and Mark Hale, 1991 | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Randall and Brenda Clark (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benjamin Kingrey (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beth Ann Holmes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Chelf | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Bowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Lacy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josie Rae Blair (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Gilbert Hunt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richie Estes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rollin McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilbur L. Garner, 54, Russell County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Parton, Casey County, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freddy Harper, Windsor, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Sue Lane, Casey Co., KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Davis Morris, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvis Ray Holt, Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Gaines, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Fiore (Poli) Marrapodi, Adair County, KY (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Todd Whitlow, Green Co., KY (1976-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Keltner, Taylor County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron Walters, Taylor County, KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Mings, Taylor Co., KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lori Ann Antle, Russell County, KY (1962-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William David Cook, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearlie Mae Popplewell, Russell County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian Frances Ballard Cooksey, 85, Burkesville, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Genevieve Weaver Burke, Casey Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Garrett III, Casey County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Goff, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Hedgespeth, 89, Taylor County, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney Wooten, 60, Milltown, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Mason, 62, Casey County, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bobby Rainwater, 67, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joe Rice, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Mae Huffman Allen, Summer Shade, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Davis Hines, 76, Metcalfe County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Gibson, Metcalfe County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth (Giles) Melton, 58, Adair Co., KY (1959-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benny Read, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cliff Lamb, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Richards, 1908-1996) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane Allen Marshall Coffey, 89, Greensburg, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Bernard Pendleton, 73, Casey Co., KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junius Earl Bryant, 94, Adair Co., KY native (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Hunt, 54, Taylor Co., KY (1961-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheldon Ray Barrett, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella Martin Allen, 88, Indianapolis, IN (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, 2022 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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