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Friday, April 7, 2023
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LWC Football Cleanup Day set for April 15

The Lindsey Wilson football team will be participating in a Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 15 from 9amCT until NoonCT in Adair County.

This is the first year the Blue Raiders will help provide area residents assistance with household spring cleaning and yard work chores.

The assistance is free of charge and available on a first come, first-served bases to residents within the Adair County limits.

The players and staff members will participate in the event, helping area residents. Residents will be required to supply any necessary equipment to complete the needed tasks such as cleaning supplies, trash bags or tools. Photos and video from the cleanup may appear on the Lindsey Wilson website and social media accounts.

Anyone looking for assistance from the players on Cleanup Day should contact coach Matt Wright at Lwcfootball@lindsey.edu or by calling 270-384-7374.


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2023-04-07 18:11:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

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Columbia Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt



2023-04-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mark Fudge.
The Columbia Baptist Church Easter egg hunt kicked off the church's annual Eggstravaganza Event on Friday evening, April 7, 2023. Children in kindergarten and younger enjoyed looking for the eggs with the help of parents and siblings.

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To The Nines and Lanterns and Tombstones

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

Just a quick reminder that 'To the Nines' will begin at 6pmCT tonight, Friday, April 7, 2023, with stores on and around the Square open until 9pmCT. Come check out the bargains and see everyone!

And remember, Lanterns and Tombstones, also tonight at 7pmCT in the City Cemetery. Parking at the Judicial Center.


2023-04-07 18:08:38 | Comments | Printable version

Earlene Bradshaw, 73, Jamestown, KY (1949-2023)

Earlene Bradshaw of Jamestown died on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in Louisville. She was 73 years old.

The funeral service will be held at NoonCT on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. James S. Barleston, Sr. delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow in Holt Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 11amCT on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.


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2023-04-07 18:05:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Tracy Hancock, 54, Columbia, KY (1968-2023)

Tracy Anita Hancock of Columbia returned to our Lord on April 6, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was 54 years old.

The funeral service will be held at NoonCT on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Monday.


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2023-04-07 18:02:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Caregivers lunch open to all Wednesday, April 12

From Betty Judd, RN

The Adair County Caregiver Support Group will meet Wednesday, April 12, 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.

Emergency Director Mike Keltner is going to speak. 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.


2023-04-07 11:17:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Day Trip: Mill Springs in Wayne County, KY

In summer, tourists visit Mill Springs and see the giant mill wheel beside Lake Cumberland. Before its May opening date, however, travelers can still get a feel for the past at the historic restored Brown-Lanier house next door. In the Civil War it was used as both military headquarters and hospital.

In late 1861 and early 1862, Union and Confederate armies occupied this area as they vied for control of Kentucky.


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2023-04-07 10:48:18 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for April 7, 2023

Knowing how to spell
is a tool not a dictate
when much needs written.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 7 April 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4224


2023-04-07 07:18:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 7
Happy Anniversary, David and Teresa Giles (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jonathan and Peggy Conover (2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tony E. and Relda R. Kerr | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tressie & Ricky Roy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bessie Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carson Dwayne Hadley (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daniel Marcum | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Doug York | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elayna Marie Keltner (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Erica Higginbotham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joann Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robin Hill | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trudy Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday. Jazlyn Rich Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Finn Golden Adair Co., KY native (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Woodrick, Adair Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Kate Staten, Adair Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alterene Keltner, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Wilbert, Adair County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Roberts, Casey Co., KY (1941 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Wesley Newcomb, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Reynolds Hedgespeth, 73, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dulcie M. Russell, Casey County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Freeman (Jim) Curry, Taylor Co., KY, Green Co., KY native (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lura Coulter, Russell County, KY (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Eugene (Pete) Alfrey, Taylor County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha (Marty) Elizabeth Roach, Green Co., KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Micah S. Beard, 63, Casey Co., KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelby Nelson, 78, Buffalo, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Redmon, 96, Adair Co., KY (1920-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall Luttrell, 32, Casey County, KY (1984-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Riddle, 86, Cumberland County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Cochran, 74, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Altarene Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie Mae Moss Janes, Greensburg, KY (1935-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Andrews, 87, Burkesville, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Catherine Wheeler, Taylor Co., KY (1941) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlie Grider (1948-1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. John Charles Hedrick, Jr., Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elean Brown, 84, Russell Co., KY (1928-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer Ray Brown, 91, Liberty, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fern J. Austin, Casey Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ina Ruth Higginbotham, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Allen Edmonds, 76, Summersville, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessica Lee Watson, Taylor County, KY (1988-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Pennington, 81, Mannsville, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Dawson, 79, Green Co., KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty Bell, 66, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Burton, 72, Liberty, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall L. Banks, 74, Columbia, KY (1950-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Earl (Grizzly) Clarkston, 77, Knifley, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Lee Roberts, Casey Co., KY (1952-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stella Christine Akers Underwood, Green Co., KY, Adair Co. native (1953-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony Stephens, 57, Russell Springs, KY native (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, April 7, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTSpring Break for Adair Co. Schools | (ID:64792, Comment)
Good Friday | (ID:64793, Comment)
8:00amCTAdair Co. Clerk's Office closed today | (ID:64761, Comment)
County Offices closed for Good Friday | (ID:64799, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Russell Co. Health Dept | (ID:64752, Comment)
12:05pmCTCommunity Good Friday Service | (ID:64806, Comment)
6:00pmCTGood Friday Eggstravaganza at Columbia Baptist Church | (ID:64797, Comment)
To the Nines downtown walking and shopping | (ID:64801, Comment)
7:00pmCTLanterns & Tombstones: Columbia City Cemetery Walking Tour | (ID:64800, Comment)
7:30pmCTNighttime Egg Hunt at Cane Valley Baptist Church | (ID:64772, Comment)

 


































 
 
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