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Jeffrey Lee Cain, 58, Casey County, KY

Jeffrey Lee Cain, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the age of 58.

Born on March 1, 1965, in Columbia, he was a son of Inez Vannoy Cain and the late Russell Glen Cain. Jeff was a self-contractor and a very hard worker. He believed in God and was strong in his faith. He was an avid UK fan and loved the outdoors. He will be remembered as a great father and overall, a great person.


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2023-05-25 21:09:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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CTB helping out with Fourth of July celebration



2023-05-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo from CTB.
Community Trust Bank is proud to help sponsor the 2023 Columbia/Adair County Fourth of July fireworks event. CTB Director Doyle Lloyd presents the donation to AC Deputy Judge Bridget Compton. He said, "We are glad to be a small part of such a great family event for the citizens of our community."

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Girls Basketball Clinic at ACHS on June 17

From Stacia Jo Hill
Adair Co. Girls Basketball Coach

Lady Indians Girls Basketball will present a Girls Basketball Clinic from 9amCT to NoonCT on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in the Gym at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. The clinic will be for girls entering grades K-5, and will be led by Adair County Lady Indians coaches and players.

Register before June 12, 2023, online at https://forms.gle/F9mPNqYJXifoiH5h8. The cost is $30, and participants will get a free t-shirt. For more information, call 941-806-7506 or E-mail Stacia.Hill@adair.kyschools.us.


2023-05-25 16:38:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Commodities at Jim Blair Center

From Bridget Compton

The Adair County Judge Executive along with Lake Cumberland Community Action agency are pleased to announce we will be receiving and distributing another load of commodities from 9amCT to 1pmCT on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, and Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Jim Blair Recreational Center located at 901 Hudson St., Columbia, KY 42728.

All Adair County citizens are welcome.


2023-05-25 16:29:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Green Co. approved for $270K in KDPI funds

From Crystal Staley/Brandon Mattingly

Frankfort, KY - On May 25, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted the continued growth of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI), as projects in Barren, Fayette, Green, Hickman, Jackson, Jessamine, LaRue, McCreary, Todd, Wayne and Woodford counties moved through the program's initial round. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) approved 11 projects today for over $6.8 million in state funding in addition to local support.

The Green County Fiscal Court, in partnership with Green Economic Team Inc. of Greensburg, Green County, is seeking to construct a Build-Ready pad along with additional infrastructure improvements at the Greensburg Industrial Park. The nearly $600,000 project was approved today for close to $270,000 in state support.


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2023-05-25 16:27:34 | Comments | Printable version

County Offices schedule for Friday and Monday

From Bridget Compton

The Adair County Annex building and all offices within will be closed under Executive Order on Friday, May 26, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. Sheriff Brockman and his deputies will be available through 911 services.

The Adair County Annex building and all offices within, the Adair County Recycling Center, The Adair County Road Department, and Green River Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. Have a safe a blessed holiday!


2023-05-25 16:23:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Special called P&Z meeting on May 30

From Tiffany Collins

The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special called meeting at 3pmCT on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

The purpose of the meeting is to review site development plans for the Joy Ministries Crisis Resource Center located at 400 Greensburg Street.


2023-05-25 10:37:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Local unemployment rates lower month-to-month for Apr 2023

From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 78 counties between April 2022 and April 2023, rose in 25, and stayed the same in 17 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

Locally, unemployment rates dropped month-to-month in Adair and all surrounding counties. Comparing year-to-year, unemployment rates were unchanged in Adair and Casey Counties, down in Green, Metcalfe, and Taylor, and up slightly in Cumberland and Russell Counties.

CountCLFEMPUNEMPApr23Mar23Apr22
Adair7,1116,8222894.1%4.6%4.1%
Casey6,5256,2952303.5%4.0%3.5%
Cumberland3,4053,3031023.0%3.3%2.6%
Green5,0254,8731523.0%3.5%3.3%
Metcalfe3,8673,7331343.5%4.5%4.2%
Russell6,1235,8412824.6%5.3%3.9%
Taylor12,28311,9243592.9%3.4%3.4%

Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 2.4%. It was followed by Caldwell, Carroll and Oldham counties, 2.5% each; and Anderson, Fayette, Henry, Nelson, Scott, Shelby, Spencer and Washington counties, 2.6% each.


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2023-05-25 10:36:40 | Comments | Printable version

Senior Vouchers for Farmers Markets available June 1

From Donna Jones

Senior Vouchers that are used at Farmers Markets will be available beginning at 8:30amCT on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson St., Columbia, KY.

These are given out on a first come, first served basis. To receive them you must meet an income bracket, be at least 60 years old, and be a resident of Adair County.

I expect it to be very busy, so please be patient.


2023-05-25 08:11:45 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for May 25, 2023

Happy afternoon,
finding two treasures for house
while on shopping trip.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 25 May 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4272


2023-05-25 08:07:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Thu 25 May 2023

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, May 25, 2023, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 52 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: 75 events Circuit Court. 2 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 4 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: 19 events Circuit Court. 19 events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 2 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2023-05-25 08:07:09 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 25
Happy Anniversary, Bradley and Ashley Adamson (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Chasity & Timmy Ballou (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Craig and Felicia Lasley (May 5, 1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, David & Linda Kinnett (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Eugene and Mildred Robinson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angela Dean | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angela Ford, (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cameron Derman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Desiray Jasper (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennie Cowan Snider (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Perkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julie Campbel | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Laney Grace Stotts (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madeline Hardwick (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matilda Anne Waggener (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Milton Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patty Smith Edwards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tina York | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daisy Luttrell, Windsor, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Conner, Russell Co., KY native (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nelle Vaughn | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Greg Corbin, Columbia, KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Beagle, Russell Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John King Stephenson, Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amelia Meyer, 99, Russell County, KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Tarter, Russell County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Holley Madison Claywell Guffey, Burkesville, KY (1994-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony Lynn Harvey, Adair County, KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rester Higginbotham, 84, Russell Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Louise (Taylor) Russell, Casey Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Oma Christine (Teenie) Lawhorn, Russell Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Gregory, 75, Casey County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elbert (Pee Wee) Puyear, Taylor Co. KY (1939-2015 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Dean Blair, 68, Pellyton, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Lee Smith, 62, Russell County, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Derry, Sr., Columbia, KY, (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roberta Hudson, 79, Russell Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty Myers Branham, 55, Cumberland County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beth Paige Herron, Taylor Co., KY (1984-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Donald Decker, 84, Russell County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman Wood (H.W.) Roach, Adair County, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Wade Coomer, 64, Adair Co., KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cecil Clay Stubbs, Taylor Co./Adair Co., KY native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Woodard, 60, Taylor Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arminda Fudge | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Debbie Ramsey, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl Bradshaw, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Davis, 79, Columbia, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maybelle Berry, 82, Green Co., KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melvin C. Branham, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Satalich, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma J. Walters, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Othel Rollin Jeffries, 92, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray M. Edrington, 80, Columbia, KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Nell Crawhorn, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Lee Veatch, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, May 25, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTSpecial called Adair Co. Economic Development Authority Board of Directors meeting | (ID:65026, Comment)
4:00pmCTSpecial Called ACHS SBDM Council Meeting | (ID:65028, Comment)
6:00pmCTAdair County Republican Party monthly meeting | (ID:64910, Comment)
Special Called School Board Meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:65018, Comment)

 

































 
 
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