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Margie Dean Severe, 76, Cumberland County, KY

Margie Dean Severe, age 76 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Cumberland County Hospital. Margie was born on January 16, 1947 in Clay County, TN to Dewey and Maggie Webb Thompson. She was retired from Osh Kosh B'Gosh in Celina, TN and a member of Rock Springs Church of Christ.

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2023-03-10 23:35:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Handbell music introduces Sunday service at Columbia UMC



2023-03-10 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The Gift of Love was given in a handbell performance at Columbia United Methodist Church Sunday by Ruth Haynie and Karen Eggert. Bells practice is each Wednesday evening at 5pmCT at the church, 202 Burkesville Street in Columbia.

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Phillip Coffey - Sawed Down

Sawed Down by Phillip Coffey

"Never in the history of motion pictures has the calvary ever been late"
Or so they said on a "Three Stooges" film clip seen by my two cousins And me.
Now all the character actors are gone- lying down under the ground.

Don't recall when or why we did it but we notched it all on a very small Maple tree, my two cousins and I.
Took off a day of riding our horses along the ridges and in some spring hollers.


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2023-03-10 22:50:41 | Comments | Printable version

KAFC approves $500K in area loans, $5M statewide

From Lisa Tolliver

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC) approved $4,996,821 for 22 agricultural loans for projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting.

Loans approved include $250,000 for the Agricultural Infrastructure Loan Program in Adair County and $250,000 for the Beginning Farmer Loan Program in Green County.


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2023-03-10 14:30:37 | Comments | Printable version

ACPL Book signing cancelled

From Aleina Milligan
Adair County Public Library

The book signing that was planned from 3pmCT to 5pmCT with Heidi Tillotson at the Adair County Public Library has been cancelled.


2023-03-10 13:51:15 | Comments | Printable version

Poetry: Springtime by Miss Winston

From Vonnie Kolbenschlag

Noma Dix Winston, professor at LWC some time ago, was a history professor and she also wrote poetry. I found this one of hers just right for the season of Spring, I think.
Springtime
The clouds are big and bouncy,
The wind is like a wing,
The smoke is light and flouncy,
There's a jump in everything.
The ground is like elastic,
The birds are capering.
I think I know the reason,
Folks call this season SPRING!!!


2023-03-10 12:50:15 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Lack of payroll tax should be a source of pride

Kevin Knifley writes:
First of all the fact that Adair is one of 10 KY Counties that doesn't have a County payroll tax should be a source of pride, although I'd imagine the City residents feel like it's unfair that they're taxed while County ones aren't.

If CJE Bryant wants to improve the lives of our County residents how about leaving our paychecks alone and Mayor Hoots and the City Council follow suit.
Comments re: Tax or no tax - the question of the week in Adair


2023-03-10 12:45:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Softball: LWC hosts Shawnee State in MSC series Friday-Saturday

The Lindsey Wilson softball team returns to conference play hosting Shawnee State (Ohio) Friday-Saturday at Marilyn D. Sparks Park, Lindsey Wilson Sports Complex, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY.

The two-day three-game series begins on Friday with a doubleheader at 2pmCT and 4pmCT. The series wraps up with a single game on Saturday beginning at NoonCT.


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2023-03-10 12:43:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Community Worship Night March 23

From Elizabeth True

A local group of Christians is coming together to offer a Community Worship Night starting at 6pmCT on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Planet Hoops. Our heart is for the whole community to come together and worship the Lord! Anyone and everyone is welcome.

Planet Hoops is located at 1157 Russell Rd., Columbia, KY.


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Debra Johnson Hall, 42, Russell County, KY

Debra K. Johnson Hall, 42, of Jamestown, KY passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

She was born August 6, 1980, a daughter of Ronald O Johnson, of Jamestown and Florence Christine (Bell) Johnson.

She was a store manager at Jax's.


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2023-03-10 11:59:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Tax or no tax - the question of the week in Adair

The talk this week has been around whether or not to examine a payroll tax to improve lives of Adair Countians. County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant has placed the issue on the table and challenged the Magistrates to give it their full consideration - or to provide options as to how to raise funds for the county government.

He has researched all the surrounding counties as well as those in the state - Adair is one of only ten county governments in the state that does not have a payroll tax in place.


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Geneva Caven Goff Chase, 88, Green County, KY

Geneva Caven Goff Chase of Summersville, Kentucky, daughter of the late William Elmer Caven and Ellie Morgan Caven, was born on Thursday, December 6, 1934 in Green County and departed this life on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her home. She was 88 years, three months, and two days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Summersville Church of the Nazarene, where she served as church treasurer for 36 years. She worked at Fruit of Loom as a Folder in the Finishing Department for 44 years.


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2023-03-10 09:53:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Judy Kaye Allen, 68, Casey County, KY

Judy Kaye Allen, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. She was 68.

She was a retired longtime elementary school teacher and a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, a good cup of coffee, and spending time with her family.


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2023-03-10 09:48:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Ruth's House shelter needs donations of clothes dryers

JOY Ministries is hoping to fill the need for clothes dryers to place in Ruth's House, the shelter for single women and single moms with children in Columbia. Please copy and paste this request in all the places you regularly share with family and friends.

If you can help with new or gently used dryers, make arrangements by calling 270-380-1808 or visit their website at Joy-ministries.org for more information.


2023-03-10 09:27:32 | Comments | Printable version

General Fund and Road Fund receipts for February 2023

From John Hicks/Greg Harkenrider

Frankfort, KY - The Office of State Budget Director reported on Thursday, March 9, 2023, that February's General Fund receipts rose 11.4 percent compared to February of last year. Collections for the month were $1,078.1 million, the largest February receipt total on record. Receipts have now grown 6.4 percent in the first eight months of FY23. Among the major accounts, all had increases over last February except for the individual income tax, which had a small decline due to earlier tax refund processing. Sales tax receipts led the way with the largest increase.

The official General Fund revenue estimate, which was revised upward by $1.4 billion, calls for 3.4 percent revenue growth in FY23. To meet the official revenue estimate, receipts can fall 1.7 percent over the last four months of the fiscal year.


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Haiku by Robert Stone for March 10, 2023

Pretty and silly,
no resentment said fondly,
clue speaker knew things.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 10 March 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4196


2023-03-10 07:51:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Fri 10 Mar 2023

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, March 10, 2023, 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: 14 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events 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: No events Circuit Court. 9 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 10
Happy Anniversary, David & Judy Reliford (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allen Absher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amanda Firkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Wesley Bryant (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cindy Edwards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Earnest Edward (Dickie) Bryant (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hallie Madison Brown (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hazel "Granny" Murley (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Isabel Fister | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacob Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacob McKinley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karla Stone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lance Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Jessee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda "Ma" Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lois Foley (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Luke Keen | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pam Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tami Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wilma McIntyre | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curt Flinchum, Campbellsville, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Julia Goodin, Columbia, KY native (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Gregory Allen, Grove Ridge, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Caven Marcum, 95, Green/Adair County (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Goodin Burton, Columbia, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald H. Miller, Adair Co., KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Catherine A. Huddleston, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Booher, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Inis Pierce, Cumberland Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nathan Wade Montgomery, Green Co., KY (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amelia Lornelle Glass Smith, 60, Burkesville, KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ella Maxine Morgan Lacy, Louisville, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis S. Travis, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) P. Combest, 84, Adair Co., KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hood, Cumberland Co., KY (1916-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Bell, Casey County, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Bowles Tudor, 81, Summer Shade, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floye Marie Bradshaw, Adair Co., KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rita Sue Skaggs Burris, Green County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Carol Blankenship, 64, Green County, KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Edward (Dickie) Bryant, 79, Adair Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Lorene Saunders, 83, Jamestown, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Doy Ott Davis, Jr., Green Co., KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matthew Allen Vane Rhinehart, 29, Glasgow, KY (1987-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lassie Bagby Schmidt, Green Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kerry Norris Gilley, 55, Metcalfe Co., KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Mae King Smith, 92, Dunnville, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin Elbert Grissom, 56, Green County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Frank Haysley, 77, Jamestown, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Roach, 87, Edmonton, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susie Magdalene (Mag) Dudgeon, Columbia, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Appleby, 67, Sparksville, Adair County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Lois Acree, 74, Metcalfe County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ellis Bishop, Cumberland Co., KY/Owsley Co. native (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Lyle Sanders, 60, Knifley, Adair County, KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delmer R. Conner, 93, Russell County, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brian Keith Powers, 55, Liberty, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Carl Pitman, Jr., 50, Liberty, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David F. Akridge, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Arlene Kessler, 90, Greensburg, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Luckett, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Perkins, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Priscilla Elizabeth Harmon Burton (1857-1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Scholl, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, March 10, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
11:00amCTServices for Nancy Lee Hamlett, 74, Columbia, KY (1949-2023) | (ID:64658, Comment)

 

































 
 
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