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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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DAR Heritage explored at Adair Genealogy Meeting

The Adair County Genealogical Society's July meeting took a patriotic turn as attendees delved into the history of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and celebrated Independence Day. The informative event, held at the Adair County Genealogy and History Center adjacent to the Adair County Public Library, brought together a diverse group of individuals who share family ties with Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots.

Conducted by members of the Jane Lampton Chapter of the DAR, the evening proved to be an engaging exploration of ancestral ties to the nation's early struggles. Ernie Bennett, whose ancestor John Scott hailed from Cumberland County, was in attendance, and she shared about him.


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2023-08-15 23:26:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

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Scenic Russell County, KY - on the lake near Eli



2023-08-15 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Families and friends are pictured enjoying the waters on Lake Cumberland near the community of Eli.

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Adair Annex offices to close for funeral of Jeff Feese

It is hereby acknowledged, by Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant, that the Adair County Annex Building and all the offices therein will be closing Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 2pmCT to attend the funeral of Jeff Feese former Adair County PVA, co-worker, and friend.

Jeff served the County of Adair as PVA from 2014-2018 and worked as a field representative for the Department of Revenue for over 25 years. At this time, we ask the citizens of Adair County to remember and honor Mr. Feeseā€™s service to our county/state.


2023-08-15 23:19:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Milling continuing downtown 6pm to 6am

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorists that a resurfacing project continues on KY 55X (Jamestown Street) in Columbia. Traffic will be restricted to one lane controlled by flaggers where crews are working. Motorists should expect delays during nighttime working hours, approximately 6pm to 6am.

Contractors are milling KY 55X between the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway interchange (mile point 0.42) and extending north to the intersection of KY 55-Columbia Bypass (mile point 3.02). Crews plan to start full paving operations by the end of the week as the milling is completed.


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2023-08-15 22:11:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Mary Elizabeth Hendrickson Lawhorn, 90, Liberty, KY

Mary Elizabeth Hendrickson Lawhorn, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Liberty Care and Rehab. She was 90.

Born on May 25, 1933, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Dennie and Blanche Burress Hendrickson. Mary was a secretary for Casey County Schools and a homemaker, as well. She was a member of Liberty First Christian Church, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #30, the DAV Auxiliary, and the Casey Swingers. She enjoyed reading, farming, and raising a garden.


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2023-08-15 11:58:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

KY 551 in Adair County reduced to one Lane

Amber Hale

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that starting today, KY 551 in Adair County will be reduced to one lane for culvert replacements.

Work will be performed between the intersection of KY 901 (mile point 0.4) and David Butler Road (mile point 1.1). Temporary traffic signals will be in place on the north and south bound approaches for the lane closure.

Work is expected to be completed by November 10.


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2023-08-15 11:35:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Downtown Square is beginning to breathe again

Billy Joe Fudge writes:
Looking forward to the new surface on the Square and Jamestown Street. It needs it and I'm thankful for it.

Our Downtown Square is beginning to breathe again. Air flow has to be much better. Sight distance in and around the Square is greatly improved. Peripheral vision is greatly expanded now that the "blinders" have been removed and it is already a much safer place. Additionally, the Square is a more safe space due to the removal of "thru truck traffic"! I certainly hope the last sentence in this news article, "...no through traffic for trucks at this time'' was just a casual, slip of the tongue and not a harbinger of a needless return of the slow moving, traffic snarling and pedestrian threatening parade of 18-wheelers snaking onto, around, and off our Downtown Square!

Comments re: Traffic caution advised in downtown Columbia


2023-08-15 08:49:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Gold City to sing at Egypt Christian Church

There will be a live concert featuring Gold City at Egypt Christian Church at 6:30pmCT on Monday, August 28, 2023. Everyone is invited.

Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY.


2023-08-15 08:46:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Haiku by Robert Stone for August 15, 2023

Good storytellers
can make multiplication
exciting tables.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 15 August 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4354


2023-08-15 08:44:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 15
August 15, 1931In Memory Birthday, Leola Gardner Smith, 90, Edmonton, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Daniel and Jessica Froedge (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Wesley and Amanda Bryant (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alexis Kessler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Anna Beard (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chad Wheet | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Clyde Eugene Wheeler (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Diana K. McCandless Long (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donnie Hensley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elliott Burton (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Glyde Eugene Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Harley Hensley (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Laura Michele Watkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Max Quinn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Natalie Redmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Natalie Shuffett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peyton Bradley Janes (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phyllis Keltner (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Reece Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronnie Goetz | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvin Burton, 66, Columbia, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beverly Fisher, 65, Adair Co., KY native (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Phillips, 77, Magnolia, KY (1941-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin Rexroat, 83, Russell Springs, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carlis Davidson, Taylor County, KY (1958-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrell Phillips, Taylor County, KY (1949-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Don Smith, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Catherine (Cathy) Collette, 34, Taylor Co., KY (1979-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Imogene Price Karnes (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earlene Thomas, 76, Adair Co., KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edison B. Wright, Nancy, KY (1935-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna Faye Huff, 66, Casey County, KY (1951-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elby Ray Streeval, Adair Co., KY native (1923-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Helen Faulkner, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garret Douglas Waggener, 23, Columbia, KY (1999-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Willis, Adair Co. KY/Metcalfe Co., KY native (1933-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glen Helm, 85, Liberty, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenna Ann Guffey, Russell County, KY (1962-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Jane Robertson, 66, Russell Springs, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Carl Huber, 81, Casey County, KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Shively, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Wheeler, 78, Columbia, KY (1945-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josephine (Joie) Goodin Willis, Adair Co., KY native (1931-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lanora Judd Johnson, Taylor County, KY (1935-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale Roy, 75, Liberty, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lula Ann Flatt, Russell Co., KY (1938-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Jane Roy, 86, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melissa Brockman, 46, Adair County, KY (1973-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Montra B. Crabtree, 60, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orlie Richard Burkett, 84 Russell Co. KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul E. Stanley, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall Ray George, Adair Co., KY (1965-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard (Dick) Morris, 86, Columbia, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Barkley England, Tompkinsville, KY (1938-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Corbin, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald L. (Ronnie) Lemmon, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Kathleen Turner Branham, Summer Shade, KY (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell B. Ellis, Casey County, KY (1923-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra (Sandy) Kimbler, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tracy Lynn Hutchison, Casey County, KY (1970-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Lynn Sapp, 61, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard L Brewer, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Ronald (Ronnie) McFarland, Adair Co., KY (1943-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Berry Fancher, 57, Horse Cave, KY (1958-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTEDA Meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:65456, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:65400, Comment)
NoonCTWorkshop: A Bad Deal In Disguise (Types of Scams)
Adair Co. Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY | (ID:65450, Comment)
5:00pmCTACMS Girls Basketball at Green County | (ID:65349, Comment)
6:00pmCTTraffic caution advised in downtown Columbia | (ID:65473, Comment)

 


































 
 
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