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Harold Chambers Theater Troupe to present Wizard of Oz

From Emily Coffey

The Harold Chambers Theater Troupe will present "The Wizard of Oz" at 7pmCT on Saturday, May 20, 2023, and at 3pmCT on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in the Metcalfe County Middle School Auditorium, 208 Randolph Street, Lot 1, Edmonton, KY.

Admission is $10 per person at the door, cash only. Concessions, bake sale and quilt sale.


2023-05-18 12:49:23 | Comments | Printable version

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Marie Badgley, 97, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2023)



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Marie Badgley, 97, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2023)

Marie Badgley of Russell Springs passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her granddaughter's home. She was 97 years old.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2pmCT on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Scott Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Springs City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10amCT on Saturday until time for services at Bernard Funeral Home.


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2023-05-18 12:45:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

James Rollin Wilson, 89, Russell Co., KY native (1933-2023)

James Rollin Wilson, native to the Salem community of Russell County, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Ivy Knoll Senior Living, in Covington. He was 89 years old.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1pmCT on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, KY , with Bro. Larold Gosser officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery, with Military Honors conducted by the Russell County Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from 11amCT on Sunday until time for funeral services.


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2023-05-18 12:42:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Pamela J. Austin, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2023)

Pamela J. Austin of Russell Springs passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 70 years old.

Care and cremation was chosen.


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2023-05-18 12:39:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

George Dody Bell, 59, Green Co., KY (1963-2023)

George Dody Bell of Green County departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at his home. He was 59 years old.

The funeral services for Dody Bell will be conducted at 2pmCT on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Dale Warren officiating. Burial will follow in the Bell Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Sunday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home until time for the funeral service.


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2023-05-18 12:37:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

May 15-19 is Nursing Home Week in Columbia

From Tiffany Collins

The week of May 15 through May 19, 2023, has been proclaimed as "Nursing Home Week" in the City of Columbia, as the result of a proclamation issued by Mayor Pamela Hoots.

Mayor Hoots was joined by employees and residents at Signature Healthcare Summit Manor on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, for the signing ceremony.

The proclamation reads:


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2023-05-18 12:32:50 | Comments | Printable version

Bettye Jean Kincheloe, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2023)

Bettye Jean Kincheloe of Campbellsville died at 2:45 P.M., Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was 88 years old.

The funeral service will be held at NoonET on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Dr. James E. Jones and Rev. Ed Pavy. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 10amET until NoonET on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2023-05-18 12:25:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

ACGS: KY Land Records and How to Use Them

By Mike Watson

Adair County Genealogical Society hosts our next Saturday Session with Kandie Adkinson, from the Kentucky Land Office division of the Kentucky Secretary of State's Office. Learn all you will ever need to know about the land grant and patenting process of early Kentucky from the undisputed expert on the subject.

The meeting will take place from NoonCT until 2pmCT on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in the Adair Genealogy & History Resource Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.


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2023-05-18 12:22:04 | Comments | Printable version

KELC releases April 2023 Unemployment Report

From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary April 2023 unemployment rate was 3.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet (KELC).

The preliminary April 2023 jobless rate was down 0.1 percentage points from March 2023 and was down 0.1 percentage points from the 3.8% recorded for the state one year ago.

The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for April 2023 was 3.4%, which was down 0.1 percentage points from March 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.


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2023-05-18 12:17:44 | Comments | Printable version

Millard Randall Carney, 85, Knifley, KY native (1937-2023)

Millard Randall Carney of Elk Horn (Bass Ridge) departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Somerset at the Jean Waddle Care Center. He was 85 years old.

The funeral service for Millard Randall Carney will be held at 11amET on Monday, May 22, 2023, in the Campbellsville Chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with Bro. Drew Underwood, Mark Carney and Tony Carney officiating. Burial will follow in the Caldwell Chapel Cemetery.

The family requests visitation from 5pmET until 8pmET on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the funeral home.


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2023-05-18 12:15:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Winfred Jolly Humphress, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1931-2023)

Winfred Jolly Humphress of Campbellsville died at 7:14 A.M., Friday, May 12, 2023 in Greensburg. He was 92 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on May 19, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Dr. Dwayne Norman. Burial will follow in Harden Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2023-05-18 12:11:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Kevin Simmons, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2023)

Kevin Simmons of Campbellsville died at 5:15 A.M., Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was 56 years old.

A celebration of life will be held at 6:30pmET on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4pmET until 6:30pmET on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2023-05-18 12:08:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Taylor Co. Schools awarded $8K grant to expand adult education

Campbellsville, KY - Taylor County Board of Education is a 2023 Adult Literacy grant award recipient. The board of education has been awarded an $8,000 grant award from Dollar General Literacy Foundation to enhance adult learning opportunities in our community. The grant will be used to build stronger more literate families by expanding access to evening adult learning classes.

"These classes are important for our families who need and want access to literacy opportunities, but who work or care for children during the day", said Suzanne Grubesic, grant writer for Taylor County.


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2023-05-18 12:04:48 | Comments | Printable version

Old Gradyville Road to be closed on Friday

From Bridget Compton

Old Gradyville Road on the Gradyville side will be closed at 8amCT tomorrow, Friday, May 19, 2023, for tree removal, per Adair County Road Foreman Barry Hamlett.


2023-05-18 12:01:15 | Comments | Printable version

CU New Student Orientation sessions start today

By Gerard Flanagan, news writer and photographer,
Office of University Communications

Campbellsville University will host three rounds of New Student Orientation for incoming first-year students throughout the summer.

The three rounds of New Student Orientation are Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19; Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2; and Sunday, July 9 and Monday, July 10.


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2023-05-18 10:31:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Summerfest on the Square in Edmonton June 3

From Kim Harwood, Executive Director
Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce

The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce will host the 3rd Annual Summerfest on the Square in downtown Edmonton starting at 8amCT on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Summerfest is a day of shopping, food, music, fun, and so much more. We will display artwork by Metcalfe County Elementary Students K-2 and host our first Metcalfe Idol competition. Fun Palloza will be set up with bouncy houses for the kids, something for everyone to kick off the summer.


2023-05-18 08:15:48 | Comments | Printable version

Summer readers could win $529 college savings account

From Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Four Kentucky children have the opportunity to win $529 each to put toward a college savings account this year by participating in a summer reading program at their local public library.

The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA), the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and KYSaves529 have launched the "All Together Now" College Savings Summer Reading Sweepstakes as part of the 2023 summer reading program at participating public libraries across the commonwealth.

Visit https://www.kysaves.com/together for official rules and prize details.


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2023-05-18 08:13:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

CU: Cooper-Bolinskey receives Online Faculty of the Year Award

By Gerard Flanagan

Campbellsville, KY - Dr. Dianna Cooper-Bolinskey admits she was hesitant about teaching social work online at previous universities. But then she came to CU in August 2019 to teach social work and saw how well the university's Carver School of Social Work was teaching online courses.

Recently, Cooper-Bolinskey received the Online Faculty of the Year Award at Campbellsville University.

"I'm proud to say that Carver School has figured out how to do it well, and I'm honored to be part of it," Cooper-Bolinskey, associate professor of social work and Master of Social Work (MSW) program director, said.


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2023-05-18 08:10:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University

Tennis: LWC Women end season with 4-3 loss

Mobile, AL - The No. 12-seeded Lindsey Wilson women's tennis team fell to No. 5 seed Ave Maria in the second round of the NAIA Championship on Wednesday at the Mobile Tennis Center.

The Blue Raiders finished their season with a 15-7 overall record.


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2023-05-18 08:08:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Haiku by Robert Stone for May 18, 2023

Immediate yes
might tomorrow turn to no,
second thoughts firmer.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 18 May 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4265


2023-05-18 08:06:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Thu 18 May 2023

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 50 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: 1 event Circuit Court. 3 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 27 events Circuit Court. 2 events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 1 event Circuit Court. 38 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2023-05-18 08:06:03 | Comments | Printable version

Friday food pantry lunch chefs are Phelps and Flowers

By Michelle Fruth

Adair County Food pantries will hold a fundraiser fish fry at lunch on Friday, May 19, 2023 between 10am and 2pmCT.

Famous chefs Richard Phelps and Robert Flowers along with the volunteer crew will serve up your choice of a fish or BBQ meal for $9. The location is 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY.


2023-05-18 07:26:41 | Comments | Printable version

Senior Week continues, grad practice and awards night

Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 9amCT Adair County High School will have its one and only graduation practice. Any senior planning to participate in the ceremony must be at this practice.

This evening at 7pmCT is ACHS Senior Awards Night. Seniors will be recognized for receiving scholarships and other honors. Family and friends are invited to attend the ceremony.


2023-05-18 06:48:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 18
Happy Anniversary, Merl, Sr. and Rita Wiggins (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlotte Bryant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Colin Kessler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Heather Ford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Loy Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melena Lacy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robin Wilkerson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ron Goetz (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shannon Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stephen Chafin (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Stotts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vanessa Tucker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wes Slaven | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Sue Glass Duncan, Liberty, KY (1954-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evaline May Long, Russell Springs, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sanford Bailey, Adair Co. KY, native (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.D. Passmore, Dunnville, KY (1938-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Dale Sanders, Casey Co., KY (1955-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clydene George, 66, Russell County, KY (1947-1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
in Memory Birthday, Mary Elizabeth Watson, 86, Casey County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Willard Perkins, 81, Green Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zib Ray Smith, Metcalfe County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steven Keith Murray, 64, Burkesville, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Gordon Wesley Mann, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Colene F. Hadley, 76, Russell Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Verlean Dykes, 72, Russell Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jesse Kane, 70, Russell County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Atwell, Greensburg, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Gail Curry Tucker, 59, Adair County, KY (1958-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reta Chenoweth, 67, Taylor County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Agnes Darleen (Mattingly) Blaul, Taylor County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buell Douglas Coomer, 78, Adair Co., KY native (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Williams Crawley, 71, Cumberland Co., KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Harriet Kaufman-Collett, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Wayne (Joey) Campbell, 48, Columbia, KY native (1974-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lorene Cox, Adair Co. KY native (May 18, 1921-Dec 22, 2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mae Elizabeth Bledsoe, 87, formerly of Russell County, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Zimmerman Johnson, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Philip Hay, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rachel Faye (Biggs) Cundiff, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rodney Dale Snow, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roselean Sullivan Jones, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Faye Durham, 67, Russell Springs, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTAdair County Board of Elections regular monthly meeting | (ID:64909, Comment)
Graduation Practice for ACHS Class of 2023 | (ID:64982, Comment)
CU New Student Orientation session start today | (ID:64994, Comment)
4:00pmCTACES School-Based Decision Making Council meeting | (ID:64990, Comment)
6:00pmCTBoard of Adjustment Public Hearing | (ID:64935, Comment)
7:00pmCTACHS Class of 2023 Senior Awards Night | (ID:64983, Comment)

 

































 
 
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