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Daily News for Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Letter: Washer sheets Kerry Robertson writes: Please let us know what you think. I have considered trying these, but I don't know anyone else who has. Does the size of the load matter?Comments re: A recycling effort underway Kerry, so far so good! The instructions give details for the load size and allow for using half a sheet, one whole sheet, or for very large loads, two sheets. Let us know if you decide to try them and what your experience is. - LW 2023-04-04 19:20:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair Co. Youth CAIP Program From Teresa Bright Adair County Cooperative Extension Service Adair County youth ages 9 to 18 enrolled in school are eligible to participate in the Adair County Youth County Agricultural Investment Program. Participants are eligible for up to $500 maximum reimbursement on a pro-rated basis. Eligible cost-share is on a 50/50 basis. Participation in following educational sessions are required by all applicants. Applicant must attend all sessions.
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Golf: LWC Men win MSC Spring Tournament Crossville, TN - The Lindsey Wilson men's golf team won the Mid-South Conference Men's Golf Spring Tournament on Tuesday at Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain. With the victory, the Blue Raiders also won the MSC regular season championship. Lindsey Wilson went 22-0 in the two conference tournaments winning both the fall and the spring. The Blue Raiders have won their 13th regular season championship and first since the 2020-21 season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-04-04 16:14:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
To the Nines this Friday, April 7 The first To the Nines of 2023 will take place from 6pmCT to 9pmCT on Friday, April 7, 2023 on the Public Square in Columbia. Downtown businesses around and within walking distance of the Public Square are working together to offer later hours one night a month to make it easy for shoppers to visit and explore what's being offered right here locally. Friday will also be the first night in 2023 for the Lanterns & Tombstones Columbia City Cemetery Walking Tour, which will wind through the historic Columbia Cemetery with historical personalities and events highlighting the walks. 2023-04-04 16:09:50 | Comments | Printable version
Wind Advisory issued for Wednesday A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 7amCT to 7pmCT on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Mike Keltner, Director of Adair Co. Emergency Management, sends word that the National Weather Service in Louisville issued a hazardous weather outlook at 3:39pmET on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, for portions of south central Kentucky that include Adair and surrounding counties. Isolated strong storms are possible after midnight Tuesday, mainly west of the I-65 corridor. The main threat with any stronger storms would be gusty winds and hail. Strong to severe storms are possible on Wednesday. The main threat will be damaging straight line winds, gusting up to 45mph, but a brief tornado or two can't be ruled out. The slow moving system will allow for multiple rounds of storms, some severe, through the day into the evening on Wednesday. 2023-04-04 16:00:18 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Courthouse photo brings childhood memories Brad Morrison writes: As a youngster I spent many days in the Columbia Courthouse with my uncle W.K. (Billy) Neat. I believe Joe England (earlier photo) was sheriff at the time. I have very fond memories of those days and I can still smell the cedar shavings as you walk up the steps to enter the courthouse.Comments re: The Whittlers - a poem remembered and shared 2023-04-04 13:50:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Next Lanterns & Tombstones Tour is Friday From Mike Watson and Dave Thomas The Second Season of Columbia City Cemetery Walking Tour will take place starting at 7pmCT this Friday night, April 7, 2023, in conjunction with Columbia's "To-the-Nines" downtown event. The Tour will form at the edge of the Judicial Center parking area at Monroe Street, and will proceed up the drive to the Historic Cemetery. We will return to the same location. Dave Thomas and Mike Watson will lead participants through various parts of the 210 year old graveyard, pointing out bits of interesting lore along the way. This is a walking tour through the historic cemetery and participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, bring a jacket if it is cool, and your enthusiasm. Small flashlights will be provided to aid you in winding your way on the Tour. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-04-04 13:44:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month From Tiffany Collins The month of April, 2023, has been proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Columbia and Adair County. Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots and Adair Co. Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant met at City Hall for a signing ceremony on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. National Child Abuse Prevention Month is recognized throughout the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The proclamation reads: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-04-04 13:39:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments on March 30 On Thursday, March 30, 2023, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 14 individuals from Louisville, Bowling Green, Russell Springs, and Columbia, KY, and Vestavia Hills, AL, and Columbus, IN. Charges included possession, assault, strangulation, unlawful imprisonment, flagrant nonsupport, receipt of stolen property, wanton endangerment, flight, reckless driving, speeding, trafficking, public intoxication, theft, criminal mischief, fraudulent use of a credit card, and criminal solicitation to commit murder, arson, and insurance fraud. 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 indictments can be viewed here: 2023-03-31-Adair-Indictments-Redacted (PDF, 26.7MB) 2023-04-04 13:33:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACSO: Multiple injuries in KY55 head-on collision By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Monday, April 3, 2023, at 2:18pmCT, Adair County 911 started receiving multiple calls about a two-vehicle collision two miles north of Columbia on KY55. Adair County Deputy Jason Camfield and Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch arrived on scene and confirmed to dispatch of injuries and possible entrapment. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-04-04 13:19:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
AC Regional Jail - double tragedy Monday A double tragedy occurred in Columbia Monday morning, April 3, 2023 at the Adair County Regional Jail on Greensburg Street. Tragically, inmate Anthony Robinson lost his life. Information will be coming from Grissom Martin Funeral Home as arrangements are finalized by his family. Beyond that, it is a tragedy for Fiscal Court members, the staff, and the citizens of Adair County to bear a loss of life in the Jail with so much turmoil around the running of the facility. Kentucky State Police will be doing the investigations and more information will be shared here as details are made public. 2023-04-04 12:35:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
County Offices to be closed for Good Friday From Bridget Compton The Adair County Judge Executive's office along with all Adair County Annex offices, The Adair County Road Dept., The Adair County Recycling Center, and the Green River Animal Shelter will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023 in honor of Good Friday. May everyone have a blessed and Happy Easter! 2023-04-04 10:40:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Josh Rufus Burton, 43, Columbia, KY native (1979-2023) Josh Rufus Burton of Danville passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, due to an automobile accident. He was 43 years old. His visitation will be held from 5pmET until 8pmET on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in the gymnasium at Thomas Nelson High School. There will be a celebration of life service at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-04-04 10:38:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Baseball: LWC faces pair of midweek opponents The Lindsey Wilson baseball team is set to face a pair of non-conference opponents this week. The Blue Raiders (16-14, 8-9 MSC) are coming off a 2-1 series victory over Campbellsville. Henry Paulino recorded a team-high three RBIs and Jonathan Phipps went the distance on the mound to lift the Blue Raiders to an 8-7 victory in the rubber match. Lindsey Wilson will first host No. 16 Bryan College (TN) on Tuesday at 3pmCT at Egnew Park, Lindsey Wilson Sports Complex, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-04-04 06:54:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
CPD: Theft investigation leads to drug arrest By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded to a reported theft on Scott Street on Monday night, April 3. Officers located a male individual at the former Dreamland Motel on Burksville Street and recovered some of the items that had been reported as stolen on Scott Street. The male subject was also found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and heroin. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-04-04 06:51:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
7-County Area Courts for Tue 4 Apr 2023 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at a glance:
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Haiku by Robert Stone for April 4, 2023 In a house not home--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 4 April 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4221 2023-04-04 06:45:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 4 Happy Anniversary, Charles and Eulah Helm (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Dan and Jennie Flanagan (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Valarie and Kellen Lobb (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Abby Grace Myers (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amber Cowan (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angel Cowan (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Key | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christine Gilpin (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hayden Douglas Ford (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Piercy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lila Davis Caldwell (2023) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Monica Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ryan Amber Harris (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Danielle Chrisman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shawn Goodpaster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tricia Cole | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vincent Andrea Burkhead (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Giles, Adair Co., KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Mae Rayburn Morgan, Greensburg, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Scott Pierce, Windsor, KY (1966-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, BeBe Jean Capps, Burkesville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Raymond (Ray) Wilcoxson, Jr., Green Co., KY (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Melson, Adair County, KY (1945-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daril Gene Salyers, 55, Adair County, KY (1965-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Harmon, 54, Casey Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Thomas Scott, Green Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Joe Caven, Green Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Conrad Neil (Doc) Waters, Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Thelbert Wooley, Elkhorn, KY (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna K. Coomer Wilson, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1962 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Ray Clark, formerly of Taylor Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn George, Russell Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Lee Wethington, Adair Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Jesse Loy, Adair Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Yvonne Scott Johnson, Adair native, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sybil Morgan, Marion Co., KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis (Louie) Luttrell, Casey Co., KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Lynn Winget, Russell Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Albert Roy Antle, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Gilpin, Adair County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chester (Red) Lawson, Taylor Co., KY; Casey Co., KY native (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine Shearer, Russell County, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles R. Murphy, Casey Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Hovious Overstreet, Adair County, KY (1918-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas Wayne Riley, 61, Cumberland Co., KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola Halcomb Giles, Knifley, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Omery (Budge) Tucker, 72, Russell Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Ann Roy, 73, Russell County, KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Lee, 57, Casey County, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Bradshaw, Harrodsburg, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hugh Mack Garrett, Taylor County KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee England, 69, Taylor County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James William Despain, Green County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Alberta Helen Johnson, Green County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbee Skaggs, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol McQueary, 87, Casey Co., KY native (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Bell Tinnell, Metcalfe County, KY (1943-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garvin Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Akin, 83, Fairplay, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joshua Lee Piercy (1985-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Joyce Winfrey, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Anderson, 56, Jamestown, KY (1966-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Owen Matthew DeSpain, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Sue Salyer, 79, Jamestown, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Glen Absher (April 4, 1957-August 17, 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Starlene Ann Creason Milby, 62, Summersville, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Coffey, 70, Glensfork, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Troy Dale Robertson, 57, Columbia, KY native (1966-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian F. Flanagan, 73, Jamestown, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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