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Daily News for Friday, September 8, 2023
Sculptor Ken Robbins to be featured in Begley Gallery Sculptor Ken Robbins has recently moved to Gradyville, Kentucky, where he is in the process of converting a grain bin into his new studio. Robbins will share his passion for the art of direct carving with a new gallery show titled One Million Strikes: Celebrating 30 Years of Direct Carving in the Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery at Lindsey Wilson College. Fourteen of Robbins' sculptures will be featured in the gallery from October 16 through November 17, 2023. The Lucretia C. Begley Gallery is located in the Slider Humanities building at Lindsey Wilson College, at 155 Blue Raider Drive, Columbia, KY. The gallery is open from 8amCT To 6pmCT daily, Monday through Friday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-09-08 16:53:26 | Comments | Printable version
Revisit Knifley Festival and Homecoming schedule From Debbie Cowan The Revisit Knifley Festival and Homecoming is set for this Saturday, September 9, 2023, in the Knifley Valley. All events will take place in or near the old Knifley Grade Center at 12190 Knifley Road. Schedule of Events:
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Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia Adair Utilities District September 8, 2023 As of 2:15pmCT on September 8, 2023 the Boil Water Advisory for customers from 2663-2988 Burkesville Rd, Dohoney Trace, & 84-7435 Edmonton Rd & all side roads in between has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. 2023-09-08 16:28:26 | Comments | Printable version
HGR Fall Heritage Festival music and scheduled events The Fall Heritage Festival is underway at Homeplace on Green River, with vendors, rides, history and live music, plus tons of food. The Fall Heritage Festival will be open Friday from 3pmET until 9pmET, and Saturday from 9amET until 5pmET, at Homeplace on Green River, 5807 New Columbia Rd., Campbellville, KY. Music, history, and tour schedule for Friday, September 8:
Music, history, and tour schedule for Saturday, September 9:
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Navigating Fox is Monthly Editor's Pick at Amazon Christopher Rowe's latest book, The Navigating Fox, has been chosen as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Month in the SF/Fantasy category for September 2023. See all the monthly picks at amazon.com, or jump directly to The Navigating Fox, available from $4.99. Rowe, Adair County native and 1987 graduate of Adair County High School, now lives in Lexington, KY. 2023-09-08 14:55:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Pickett's Chapel Fish Fry & Auction on Sept 16 From Ann Smith Pickett's Chapel will be having a Fish Fry & Auction starting at 4pmCT on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Food will be served from 4pmCT until 6pmCT. Donations only for all you can eat. Delivery orders available for $10.00 per plate. The auction will begin at 6pmCT. Proceeds from the auction will go toward the Building Fund. Pickett's Chapel is located at 3047 Portland Road in the Portland/Milltown Community of Adair County. Everyone is invited to attend. For more info, please call 378.5349 or 634.1354. 2023-09-08 14:39:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Metcalfe, Taylor Co. farmers approved for BFLP loans From Lisa Tolliver Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved $2,420,905 for 16 agricultural loans for projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP) Ten Beginning Farmer loans totaling up to $1,750,600 were approved. Loan recipients were in Graves ($200,000), Grayson ($250,000), Hart ($182,500), Hopkins ($250,000), Metcalfe ($85,000), Nicholas ($54,625), Taylor ($28,475 and $200,000), and Webster ($250,000 and $250,000) counties. The BFLP is designed to assist individuals with some farming experience who desire to develop, expand, or buy into a farming operation. Beginning farmers may qualify for financing to purchase livestock, equipment, or agriculture facilities; to secure permanent working capital; for the purchase of farm real estate; or to invest in a partnership or LLC. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-09-08 12:39:54 | Comments | Printable version
Homecoming at Melson Ridge UBC on Sept 10 From Nadene Baker Homecoming Service will start at 10amCT on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Melson Ridge United Baptist Church. There will be a special singing by the Daltons from Somerset, and a meal will be served at NoonCT. Pastor Mitchell Eggers and congregation invite everyone to come out for some good Christian Fellowship. Melson Ridge United Baptist Church is located at 3082 Melson Ridge Rd., Columbia, KY. 2023-09-08 09:25:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Jenetta Nell Davidson Parrish, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2023) Jenetta Nell Davidson Parrish of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Albert Elmer Davidson and Martie Dabney Davidson, was born January 6, 1934 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 4:20 A.M., Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 89 years old. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-09-08 09:16:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Volleyball: Blue Raiders sweep Kentucky State Frankfort, KY - At Bell Gymnasium on Wednesday, an all-around effort by the Lindsey Wilson volleyball team in its road trip finale helped guide the Blue Raiders to their fourth sweep of the season over Kentucky State University. The Blue Raiders make their return to Biggers Sports Center on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, to host Boyce College at 7pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-09-08 09:13:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Toria Road closed on Friday for repairs From Bridget Compton Per Magistrate Reeder, Toria Road (South of 2673) will be closed for repairs most of the day on Friday, September 8, 2023. Please allow adequate time for travel. 2023-09-08 09:09:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Zelma Lotter, 80, Adair Co., KY native (1943-2023) Zelma Lotter of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Huston Hoosier and Lottie Ellen Burress, was born August 9, 1943 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 2:38 A.M., Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 80 years old. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-09-08 09:06:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sharon Payne at Sparksville Nazarene Church on Sept 17 By Jane Sparks Come join us at Sparksville Nazarene Church on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 10:45amCT to worship and listen to Sharon Payne. Pastor Robert Adkins and congregation welcome everyone. Sparksville Nazarene Church is located at 9562 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY. 2023-09-08 09:02:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
In Honor of Revisit Knifley 2023 See also: History of Knifley Community and Knifley's schools By Mike Watson  In honor of Revist Knifley, which is this weekend, here are a few short excerpts from Knifley: News & Notes from The Adair County News, 1897-1905, and other Sources, compiled by Michael C. Watson, 2014, prepared for A Knifley Homecoming and Festival, Knifley, Adair County, Kentucky, 6 September 2014:Knifley--An old community, named for the Knifley family who settled the area in northeastern Adair County in the early 1800s, it had a population of 125 in the mid-1890s; moved when the Green River dam project threatened it. A post office was established on 23 May 1887 with Thomas R. Stults as first postmaster. He was followed by: Robert M. Tucker, 12 April 1895; George F. Stults, 6 September 1895; Walter I. Ingram, 7 May 1896; Sampson K. Humphress, 27 May 1897; Michael H. Quinn, 12 August 1901; Lee R. Chelf, 9 June 1903; Maxine Chelf, 21 January 1939; Fannie M. Knifley, 28 July 1945; William R. Wethington, 30 June 1951; Gayla Baker was the postmaster at the time it closed. Absher--The community and the post office were named for the Absher family of whom William Henry Harrison Absher, a minister of considerable talent, was perhaps the most well-known member. The post office here was established 20 June 1884 with Samuel M. Humble as postmaster. He was followed by: William J. Cooley, 19 December 1884; Philip T. Cooley, 19 December 1884; John D. Absher, 21 January 1904; Robert A. Cooley, 16 December 1904; Henry Cooley, 29 December 1912; Lacie G. Weatherford, 2 June 1913; Robert A. Cooley, 12 May 1914; Robert O. Dillingham, 28 October 1927; discontinued 14 January 1955 with mail to Columbia. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-09-08 08:48:32 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for September 8, 2023 Temptation proceeds--Robert Stone, Friday, 8 September 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4378 2023-09-08 08:43:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 8 Happy Birthday, Allie Ann Gaskins (2021) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amber Akers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Chelf Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenda Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darlene Bunch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gary Roy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gina Harmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ireland Kay Moore (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeanette Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joanne Payne | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joseph Thomas Payne (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyle Hoskins (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lilly Hughlett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, MaKayla Grace Sizemore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy D. (Boone) Coomer (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Remington Addison Grace Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steven Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Michael Reynolds (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorathey Mikel, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Levi Arvin Holt, Dunnville, KY (1988-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Wesley, Casey County, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Porter Junior Stotts, Columbia, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela G. Johnson, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Lynn Ginter, Taylor County, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony G. Mann, Russell County, KY (1964-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Luther Willis, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadine Ashbrook Russell Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Louis Norman, Adair Co., KY, native (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Elizabeth Lanham, Russell Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Gene Keltner, Adair Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel R. (Becky) McConoughey, Casey Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Giles, Adair County, KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Christine Margaret Brown Cook, Burkesville, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Garland Hoskins, 42, Taylor Co., KY (1971-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl (Big Man) Slaughter, Burkesville, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn B. Reed, Liberty, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Vallard Ray Goode, Casey Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Caldwell, Jr., Adair Co. native, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary V. Foley, 63, Russell County, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Foley, Brodhead, KY (1933 - 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iris Irene Estevez, Radcliff, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mildred Imogene (Bias) Johnson, Taylor Co. KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Alice (Wilkinson) Clayton, Russell County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce Albert Johnson, 62, Russell Springs, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jonah Lee Gaskins, 65, Russell County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Euline Bowe, Columbia, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anita Darlene (Dunbar) Carpenter, 86, Russell Co., KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Chelf Jones, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Marie Reynolds, 89, Green Co., KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Jean Tafolla, 55, Green Co. KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Marilyn Williams, 75, Taylor Co., KY native (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Gail Bunch, 62, Russell County, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Clements, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imogene Giles, 86, Knifley, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jamie Gayle Peyton Rodgers, 22, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Overstreet, 57, Columbia, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Simmons, 46, Liberty, KY (1974-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Hayes, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda C. Allen, 68, Liberty, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Walker Gowen, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Corbin, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Jase Alexander Sneed (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosella Hancock, 81, Columbia, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, September 8, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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