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KSP: Fatal collision on Hatcher Road in Taylor Co.

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Campbellsville, KY - On September 4, 2023 at approximately 3:30 A.M. EST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a single-vehicle injury collision on Hatcher Road in Taylor County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Joseph Bott, age 42 of Campbellsville, was traveling west on Hatcher Rd. in a Honda Pioneer UTV when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his vehicle to exit the roadway and overturn. Mr. Bott was ejected from the vehicle as it overturned.


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2023-09-04 22:06:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

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Star Gazing



2023-09-04 - Fairplay, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold.
Veronica writes, "After sunset we had the telescope out looking to see what we could see. Then, out of nowhere the child screams in joy and points to something streaking across the northern sky over our barn. She cries out for everyone to come look with their naked-eye before they miss it.

Yes it was something streaking across the northern sky going east. My spouse supposes it to be low-orbiting satellites, a group of possibly a dozen. I snapped a picture with my phone, but it was a magical sighting for a child! A picture shows that it did happen but it won't hold the same magic.

Get out there and keep looking up!"

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Tommy Druen: The image we want to portray

Previous Column: The legendary Tony Bennett

By Tommy Druen

Over the course of the last year, my sanity has taken a roller-coaster ride as my kids take delight in serenading me in the car with that maddening Burger King jingle. While I can't say it's compelled me to devour a Whopper, it has indeed taken up residence in my mind for far too long of stretches.

Crafting successful ads is truly an art form. Some slogans and jingles have the uncanny ability to deposit themselves in our brains for a lifetime. We all remember whose ingredients make a better pizza. When someone suggests "maybe she's born with it," with reflex we know the alternative. And, of course, we're all aware that resistance is futile once you first pop open a can of Pringles. These phrases embed themselves so deeply in our culture that we don't even need to have seen the commercials. I routinely end a meal by saying "I can't believe I ate that whole thing!" despite that particular Alka-Seltzer ad having faded from screens long before I was born.

Yet, one that's firmly imprinted in my mind is tied to a product I've never even owned.


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KY State Police locate stolen property in Adair Co.

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

On August 31, 2023, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 received information of a possible stolen enclosed trailer containing tools at a residence located on White Oak Church Road in Adair County. The trailer and tools had been reported stolen from a recent theft in Pulaski County.

Troopers arrived at the residence and observed an enclosed trailer on the property and determined the trailer was reported stolen from a theft in Pulaski County. Troopers also located numerous items of tools along with the trailer.


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2023-09-04 21:57:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Melissa Dawn Karnes-Walls, 47, Taylor County, KY (1976-2023)

Melissa Dawn Karnes-Walls, 47, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of Judy Beckley Karnes and the late Clemmie Karnes was born June 4, 1976, and departed this life on Sunday, September 3, 2023 after an extended illness.

She professed faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith. She was a mother hen to her many non-biological children and loved being a homemaker. Melissa enjoyed shopping and talking, she never met a stranger.


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2023-09-04 17:38:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Campbellsville University welcomes Class of 2027

"We are honored you have chosen Campbellsville University. We don't take that for granted..."
- President Hopkins

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

Members of the Class of 2027, the newest class of students to Campbellsville University, received their official welcome during the New Student Induction Ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 22, in Ransdell Chapel.

Kevin Propes, who has served as Campbellsville University's director of academic support, told the Class of 2027 they were now part of "a large and exciting family."

The freshman walk, Propes explained, was a welcome into a journey of learning, community and growth that will one day conclude with their Senior Walk when they graduate.


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2023-09-04 17:22:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Metcalfe Bull Rider Conner Jessee in World Finals

By Kim Harwood, Executive Director
Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce


Connor Jessee is doing big things. Connor returned from Nationals in Gillette Wyoming in July and he will be competing in the World Finals in Mesquite, Texas in October, 2023.

The World Finals is a huge opportunity for Connor and something that you must qualify for and be invited to attend. He has worked extremely hard for this opportunity!


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Haiku by Robert Stone for September 4, 2023

Pets gamboling shows
eternal fitness of things,
not yet known to young.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 4 September 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4374


2023-09-04 08:47:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Knifley homecoming and festival is Sept. 9th

From Debbie Cowan, Revisit Knifley Committee

The Revisit Knifley Homecoming and Festival is coming up this Saturday, September 9, 2023 in the Knifley community of Adair County, KY. Click here to visit Knifley history in the Columbia Magazine archives.

The day begins with a country ham breakfast at 7amCT and lots of food vendors will be available throughout the day.


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2023-09-04 08:40:33 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Arts Council will meet on September 14th

From Anne Bird

The Adair County Arts Council - “Embrace the Arts, In and Around Adair County” - will meet Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the Training and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia at 6pmCT. The meeting will be in the lower level, park in back.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 4
Happy Anniversary, David and Marla Ray (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Dwayne and Susan Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Lisa and James Flatt (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Lyle and Marilyn Heitz (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Branham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Nathan and Brenda Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, April Barkes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ava Mary Hickerson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Branston Gene Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chloe Faith Vance (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Craig Dean | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Roach | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Glen Hunt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jared Conover | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jewel Kimbler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Landon Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, LaShonda Darnell (1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mason Caldwell (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Missy Garmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, RyLee Jean Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Susan Lynn Barbee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Theron Reed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tonya Darnell Roy (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wyatt T. Long (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memoriam Janice R. Aubin, 63, Adair Co., KY native (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memoriam William Homer Jessie, Edmonton, KY (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Wayne Flanagan, 63, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Maxey Bailey (1954-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty Russell, Jamestown, KY (1966-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva Rae Wilson, Russell County, KY (1915-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Kay Robertson, Greensburg, KY (1963-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Rainwater, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rodney Burress, Taylor County, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Woody (1916-2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Stotts, Adair Co. native (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Seth Allen Akin, formerly of Adair Co., Ky (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ferry Carolos Muse, Cumberland Co., KY (1938 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell David Noel, Taylor Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Bright, Taylor County, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Winfred Amy Childress, Dunnville, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances (Shorty) Brockman, Adair Co. KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Everett Lewis Perkins, Buffalo, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Felton G. Fudge, Adair County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma (Jane) Smith, 104, Russell County, KY (1910-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ron Calhoun, 68, Casey County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Kerns Corbin Casey, Adair Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Willis Claywell, 78, Adair County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christopher Staten, 52, Adair County, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Don Edwards, 51, Hustonville, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Terry Carson Muse, Cumberland Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tenabel Lowe Hancock, 91, Green County, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Jean Bowen Stanfield, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Mae Wilson, 85, Casey Co., KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy Burton, 54, Adair County, KY (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Rosa (Rosie) Smith, (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nevis Alley Jasper Grider, 93, Russell Co., KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall Hayes, 55, Casey County, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Derrell Willoughby, Sr., Taylor County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brent Allen Ollery, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrell C. Stearns, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrell W. Halcomb, 66, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Wayne Pelly, 67, Columbia, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Chumbley, 55, Russell Springs, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josie G. Coomer Compton (1909) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Nell Taylor, 89, Columbia, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry K. Warren, 69, Adair Co., KY native (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lester Melton, 77, Burkesville, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lilly Irene Franklin, 58, Adair Co., KY native (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mae Pierce Judd, 90, Greensburg, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Phillips McDonald, 101, Campbellsville, KY (1920-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Kelly George, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Marcum, Russell County, KY (1958-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Noah "Jack" Scott, Bliss, KY (4 Sept 1906-4 May 1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nolan Robinson, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Chrystine Knauer, 89, Columbia, KY native (1934-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Russell Arnold, (1914-2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Donald Cape, 85, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, September 4, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTLabor Day
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. (Wikipedia) | (ID:65441, Comment)
8:00amCTAdair County Clerk's office closed today | (ID:65516, Comment)
County Offices closed today
The Adair County Judge Executive's office, Adair County Road Dept., and the Green River Animal Shelter will be closed today in observance of Labor Day. | (ID:65520, Comment)
No School in Adair County - Labor Day Holiday | (ID:65522, Comment)
Adair Co. Extension Office closed today | (ID:65530, Comment)
Adair County Public Library closed today | (ID:65531, Comment)
Adair Co. PVA Office closed today | (ID:65538, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Farm Bureau closed Labor Day | (ID:65550, Comment)
10:00amCTAdair Co. scheduled monthly outdoor warning siren test | (ID:65549, Comment)

 
































 
 
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