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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Caregivers lunch open to allĀ each 2nd Wednesday

From Betty Judd, RN

The Adair County Caregiver Support Group will meet Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 11amCT at the Extension office on Fairground Street in Columbia. This is an invitation for anyone that is caregiving for another person to come, have a complimentary light lunch and receive helpful information.

If you are a caregiver, you need time away just as any worker needs a vacation from the daily stress of his or her job, according to the National Caregivers Association.


2023-03-02 23:56:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

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Tillie B. Jones, 87, Greensburg, KY



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Tillie Jones, 87, Green County, KY (1935-2023)

Tillie B. Jones was born March 14, 1935, in Green County, KY to the late Newton and Mattie Smith Bagby. She departed this life Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at her home in Greensburg, having attained the age of eighty-seven years, eleven months and seventeen days.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greensburg United Methodist Church. She was united in marriage January 1, 1954, to Larry Jones, who preceded her in death February 3, 2021.


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2023-03-02 23:42:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Public Notice: Budget ordinance

From Bridget Compton

An ordinance amending the 2022-2023 County budget for fiscal year 2023, to include unbudgeted receipts from 2022-2023 in the amount of $95,728.08 and increasing the expenditures in the area of was adopted by the Adair County Fiscal Court on February 28, 2023 at 6pmCT.

A copy of the adopted ordinance with full text is available for public inspection at the office of the County Judge/Executive during normal business hours.


2023-03-02 22:32:54 | Comments | Printable version

Friday to be NTI day for Adair Co. Schools

Adair County schools have announced that there will be no in person classes on Friday, March 3, 2023 due to the predicted impending severe weather. It will be an NTI Day.

Students in Adair Primary and Elementary schools were to have participated in the final Read Across Adair day - "Dr. Seuss' The Sleep Book Day, wear your favorite PJs." Now they can do the same from home instead.


2023-03-02 22:29:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Columbia City Council to meet Monday, March 6

From Woody Sharpe
City Clerk/Treasurer

The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Monday, March 6, 2023, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Items on the agenda include the Little League Park, paving Westlake Drive, the 4th of July fireworks show, and more.

Meeting Agenda:


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2023-03-02 16:53:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

DOCJT Class 535 graduates basic training academy

From Michael A. Moore

Richmond, KY - On March 2, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 27 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's (DOCJT) basic training academy. These law enforcement officers will now serve and protect the commonwealth to create safer communities.

Local area graduates include:
  • Robert B. Adamson, Russell Springs Police Department
  • Ethan M. Ellis, Campbellsville Police Department
  • Justin T. Luttrell, Casey County Sheriff's Office
  • Alexander R. Mutter, Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office
"We look forward to the good work you will do once you return to your communities," Gov. Beshear said. "Thank you for your commitment to keeping the commonwealth safe."


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2023-03-02 16:42:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Potent weather system headed our way

Mike Keltner, Director of Adair County Emergency Management, sends word of a potent weather system that will affect South Central Kentucky Thursday night into Friday.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the outlook area on Thursday evening. Heavy rainfall will be the primary weather hazard overnight.

For Friday, the National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued a High Wind Warning for an area that includes Adair and all surrounding counties. Strong gusty winds, strong to severe thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall are expected as this storm system pushes through the area.

The main severe weather threats on Friday will be damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. However, repeating rounds of heavy showers and storms may also result in flooding issues, and gusty winds are expected outside of storms.


2023-03-02 16:36:37 | Comments | Printable version

Christopher D. Neely, 40, Bowling Green, KY (1982-2023)

Christopher Douglas Neely of Bowling Green died on Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home. He was 40 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 4pmCT on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory, 3009 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY. A private family burial will be in Green Brier Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 11amCT until time of the service on Sunday at the funeral home.


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2023-03-02 14:25:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Tennis: LWC Women notch 1st conference win vs Cumberland

Lebanon, TN - The Lindsey Wilson women's tennis team was victorious over Cumberland (TN), 5-2, in their Mid-South Conference opener on Wednesday at Tommy Gray Memorial Tennis Courts.

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2023-03-02 14:21:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Lottie B. Mumphrey, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023)

Lottie B. Mumphrey peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was 91 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Renfro, Patterson & Jordan Funeral Home, 647 Forest Ave., Cincinnati, OH. Interment will follow in the Vine Street Hill Cemetery, 3701 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH.

Visitation is requested from NoonET to 1pmET on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Renfro, Patterson & Jordan Funeral Home.


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2023-03-02 14:15:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Letter: Yes, Adair should study fast time

Ricky Collins writes:
Just want to comment on studying the change to eastern time zone. I think it is a move that would make it easier for the people of our community. If you look at a map we are located east of the communities that are on eastern time.
Re: Russell County studies going to fast time.


2023-03-02 08:42:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Dodge Hellcats stolen from Franklin Motors Somerset

Five of six Dodge Challenger Hellcats have been recovered. One found in Pulaski County, another just south of Bowling Green, one in Tennessee, one in Alabama, and one in Adair County. The 6th vehicle has not yet been found.

KENTUCKY STATE POLICE REPORT -- 19-year-old Cavese Jones of Vestavia Hills, Alabama was allegedly part of a group that stole six new Dodge Challenger Hellcats early Tuesday around 2:00amET from the Don Franklin Chrysler Jeep dealership in Somerset, KY. Jones was arrested Tuesday morning (a few hours after the theft) after he was seen driving a stolen car beside three other stolen cars on the Cumberland Parkway in Adair County heading west.


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2023-03-02 08:35:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Fire destroys home on Prices Creek Road

By Donald Hare, AC Fire Department

The Adair County Fire Department responded Wednesday afternoon at 4:08 PM to a residential house fire at 1887 Prices Creek Road. Upon firefighters' arrival, the house was engulfed in fire and was a total loss.

The home was owned by the estate of Margie Dickson. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. There were 16 firemen on the scene for approximately 2.5 hours.

Breeding Fire Department also responded with automatic aid.


2023-03-02 08:14:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

ACPC SBDM Council to meet on March 14

From Debbie Bradshaw, Principal
Adair County Primary Center

The Adair Co. Primary Center SBDM Council's March 13 meeting has been cancelled.

Adair Co. Primary Center SBDM Council will hold a special called meeting at 3:15pmCT on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in the Library at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Dr, Columbia, KY.


2023-03-02 06:51:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Letter: East of some communities on Eastern time

Ricky Collins writes:
Just want to comment on studying the change to Eastern time zone. I think it is a move that would make it easier for the people of our community. If you look at a map we are located east of the communities that are on Eastern time.
Comments re: Russell County studies going to fast time


2023-03-02 06:48:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 2, 2023

Though friend does not say,
wonder if enough to eat,
letters sound hungry.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 2 March 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4188


2023-03-02 06:46:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Thu 2 Mar 2023

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, March 2, 2023, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: 1 event Circuit Court. 31 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 2 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 1 event Circuit Court. 3 events District Court.
  • Russell County: 1 event Circuit Court. 11 events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2023-03-02 06:46:14 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 2
Happy Birthday, Amanda Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Braeydon Foster (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carla Shelley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Hamlett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Halle Burton (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katelyn Cowan (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Russo (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lawrence Russo | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phillip Garmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Regina George | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tim Sanders (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trevor Speer (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler McGaha | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Buis McDonald, 69, Casey Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Adalene Bolin, Jamestown, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Furkin, Columbia, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Greer, Liberty, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarene Kelsay, 55, Adair Co., KY (1954-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Berniece Lawson Luttrell, Casey Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Bloyd, Green Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Lane Shirley, Taylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Les Richardson II, Taylor Co., KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laverne Pierce Moore Moore, Green Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Burton, Russell Co., KY (1941 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Kay Chiles, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.T. Shepherd, Russell Springs, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pearlie Mae McQueary, Russell County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morris Truman Perkins, Green Co., KY native (1947 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Douglas Eugene Milburn, Fairdale, KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Evelyn Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James C. Ross, Taylor County, KY (1923 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina B. Foley, 93, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clement Eugene Murphy, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary (Daniel) Johnson Casey Co., KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ethelean Denson Keltner, 85 Coburg community, (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loraine Carmicle Cundiff Beal, 87, Casey Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Roy, 68, Dunnville, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Jo West McCubbins, Green County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Travis Paul Scott, Adair Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Connie Gayle Bland, Russell Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Lee VanArsdale, Adair Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dolly Mae (Young) Garrett, Metcalfe Co., KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rollin Barnett, Jr., Green County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Ann Buckler, 74, Dunnville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Frances Tucker Curry, Green County, KY (1934-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buford Burton, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Richard Whalen, 100, Columbia, KY (1924-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane P. Smith, 63, Jamestown, KY (1955-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Maxine Bolin, Russell Springs, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lennie Louise Bryant Corbin, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Milby, Green County, KY (1927-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ottis Hines, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Brown, 76, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Lee McDonald, Taylor County, KY (1974-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Riley Passmore, 73, Jamestown, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rita Phyllis Rattliff Paxton, 76, Summersville, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Butler, 96, Metcalfe/Cumberland Counties, KY (1923-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Twins Ethel Reece and Edith Richardson (1906) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Clayton, 89, Jamestown, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTRead Across Adair - Thing 1 and Thing 2 Day at ACPC and ACES | (ID:64644, Comment)
NoonCTServices for Kenyatta (K.D.) Duncan, 48, Columbia, KY (1974-2023) | (ID:64640, Comment)
3:00pmCTServices for Rachel Antle, 96, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2023) | (ID:64642, Comment)
4:00pmCTLittle Indians Ice $3 at ACPC raising funds for the Library
Part of Read Across Adair County Week | (ID:64643, Comment)
6:00pmCTLandowners can get training in weed control | (ID:64612, Comment)

 
































 
 
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