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Phillip Coffey - Wayward Breeze

Wayward Breeze - by Phillip Coffey

Here he sits among the watered ferns and other flowers,
Serious thoughts going through his head - but truly doubts it.
Tired, weathered, worn ole feller - taking up the morning do(s)
This soon passed - Gathered up and soon discarded.


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Ollie Maude Wooldridge, 91, Russell County, KY



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Ollie Maude Wooldridge, 91, Russell County, KY (1932-2023)

Ollie Maude Wooldridge, of Jamestown, passed from this life into her Eternal Home on Thursday, July 27, 2023, having obtained the age of 91 years, 4 months and 22 days.

She was born March 5, 1932 in Jamestown, youngest daughter of the late Loren and Emmer Brockman Skaggs. She and her husband, Jack, owned and operated the Wooldridge Septic Tank Service, servicing Russell, Adair and other surrounding counties for many years. On breaks in the company truck, she would get ideas for words and melodies for gospel songs that she would love to sing at church. She grew up in church and her love for church stayed with her throughout her life. She had a ten year period where she never missed a service.


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2023-07-29 23:43:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Michael Foley, 67, Russell County, KY (1956-2023)

Michael Foley, age 67, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, July 27 2023 at University of Kentucky Medical Center.

He was born on Thursday, March 15 1956, the son of Christine Norflett Foley and Arlus Maxcell Foley, who preceded him in death.


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2023-07-29 23:34:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Ranny Dale Milby, 73, Green County, KY (1950-2023)

Ranny Dale Milby of Summersville, Kentucky, son of the late James Roy Milby and Lillian Warren Milby, was born on Monday, February 27, 1950 and departed this life on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was 73 years and five months of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a member of the Brush Creek Baptist Church where he was a deacon. He was also retired from Fruit of the Loom, Inc.


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2023-07-29 23:31:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Little League All-Stars Week July 30 - August 4, 2023

From Bridget Compton

The Adair County Judge Executive was honored to be able to meet with the Adair County Little League All-Stars Team on Friday afternoon, July 28, 2023. This group of talented young men brought home the honorable first Runner Up title. The Adair County All-Stars Little League team consists of Bentley Petty, Karson Richard, Daniel Held, Lundon Moore, Fischer Brown, James Feese, Jared Hughes, Bennett McGaha, Kaden Jackson, Hunter Ballou, Beau Melton, and Hayden Ford

Judge Bryant has proclaimed July 30, 2023 through August 4, 2023, Adair County Little League All-Stars Week. Judge Bryant encourages the community to celebrate this group of young citizens with support and well wishes.


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2023-07-29 08:21:26 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for July 29, 2023

One never forgives
those who destroy illusions
enriching childhood.
--Robert Stone, Saturday, 29 July 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4337


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Kentucky State Police Arrest Barren Co. Constable

From Trooper First Class Scotty R. Sharp

Elizabethtown, KY - On July 25, 2023, Kentucky State Police Post 4 was notified of a pursuit of a stolen vehicle that had originated in Barren Co.

As the pursuit entered Hardin Co, it was discovered that a Barren Co. Constable was also involved in the pursuit and was driving a Honda Odyssey van with green and amber emergency lights with a "five-point star" with "Kentucky constable" written on the side of the vehicle. During the pursuit, troopers observed the Constable operating his vehicle in a reckless manner at a high rate of speed, nearly striking the cruiser of several law enforcement officers that were involved.


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2023-07-29 08:10:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 29
Happy Anniversary, Tony and Chonda Hodges (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dallas Cofer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Destiny Taylor Kinnett (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackie Parson Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jill Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Roy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mandi Green | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mildred Robinson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandy Brockman Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy Morrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wayne Armitage | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reba Redmon, 80, Adair County, KY/Russell County, KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gay Morris, Adair County, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma Allen, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl Anderson, Cumberland County, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jess Frank Hinkle, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lisa Vibbert, Burkesville, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Holland, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1951-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Oval Wheeler, Middelburg, KY (1939-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Loy Helm, Jamestown, KY (1930-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grover Thomas Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Ralph Selby, Russell Co., KY (1962-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lizzie Burton, Adair Co., KY, (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna Shreve White, Taylor County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wayne Kidd, Green County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Forrest (Billy) Sears, Taylor Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Annette Talley, Cumberland County, KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Clyde Scott, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Allen Edwards, Green Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anita Wilson, Casey Co., KY (1967-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Plato Corbin , 67, Adair Co., KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory Birthday, Alma Lou Sayers, Casey County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Al Schubert, Adair County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Gearlds Gray, 54, Burkesville, KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ella B. McQueen, 91, Kings Mountain, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Col. Harold Glenn McKinney, Metcalfe Co., HS graduate, (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alleen (Anderson) Humphrey, 95, Burkesville, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allen E. Grant, 83, Adair Co., KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angel Michelle Vanoy Ponder, 43, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlotte S. O'Banion, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jean Stephens, 58, Columbia, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel R. Curry, 92, Columbia, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Button, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeremy Wayne Holstin, 50, Campbellsville, KY (1972-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Luther Irvin (1917-2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Dowell Pepper, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marsha Kay Fudge, 54, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Williams, 59, Columbia, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hunter (d. 1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Hodges | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wynema Breeding Garrison, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, July 29, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTFarmers Market on the Square | (ID:65260, Comment)
9:00amCTClothing and Food Giveaway
Columbia Church of Christ basement, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY | (ID:65342, Comment)
NoonCTAdair Co. Fair: Pageants (click for schedule)
413 Fairgrounds Street, Columbia KY | (ID:65325, Comment)
6:00pmCTVeterans and First Responders Annual Appreciation Dinner | (ID:65307, Comment)

 

































 
 
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