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Johnny Brockman, 52, Russell County, KY (1970-2023)

Johnny Brockman, of Windsor, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was 52 years, 11 months, and 14 days of age.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 20, 1970, to Josephine Burton Brockman and the late Ward Brockman. He was a bus driver for Bluegrass Ultra Transit and a farmer. Johnny was a loving son, husband, and father, who loved spending time with his family. He was an avid UK Wildcats and Casey County Rebels fan. Johnny was a craftsman; he loved creating things, "tinkering", and woodworking. He also enjoyed fishing and rabbit hunting.


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2023-10-04 21:15:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Columbia Adair Utility District amount to improve water



2023-10-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Those on hand to accept Gov. Beshear's check for $1,148,257 to the Columbia Adair Utility District were, from left: Tim baker, Bridget Compton, Gov. Beshear, Mark Humphress, Lenny Stone and Billy Coffey. Mayor Pam Hoots is at right. The district will construct 9,500 linear feet of 6-inch water line along Kentucky Highway 551 connecting two existing water lines on each side of Green River and creating a loop in the system. This will improve water volume and pressure in the Knifley area. In addition, the Knifley Pump Station will be replaced with a more efficient station.

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Creepy Crawlies workshop at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery

From Marsha Hart

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will be hosting a Creepy Crawlies workshop from 5pmCT to 7pmCT on Friday, October 27, 2023. Join hatchery staff and Seth Spinner, Office of the State Entomologist-University of Kentucky for this free event. Seth will be bringing a collection of insects and arachnids to discuss some of our local and exotic creepy crawlies!

Bring the family and learn about insects and arachnids! All ages are welcome - wear your costume and receive a treat!

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is located at 50 Kendall Road, Jamestown, KY. More information at facebook.com.


2023-10-04 15:32:35 | Comments | Printable version

ACPC SBDM Council and Parent Boosters to meet Oct 10

From Debbie Bradshaw, Principal
Adair County Primary Center

The Adair County Primary Center SBDM Council will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 4:30pmCT on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the Library at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Dr, Columbia, KY.

The meeting agenda is available at docs.google.com.

The meeting will be followed by our monthly Parent Booster Meeting, at 5:30pmCT, also in the Library.


2023-10-04 15:26:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Photo Contest submissions deadline is Friday

The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center is hosting the Downtown Days Photography Contest again this year. Entries are due in at the AC Public Library Genealogy, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, by Friday October 6, 2023.
  • Photos should be original & taken by entrant
  • Entries should be printed, 8x10 photographs of people, places or things in & around Columbia
  • Entrant's name, age & phone # should be on the back of each photo
  • Entries are limited to 3 per person
Prizes will be awarded for the best photographs and for crowd favorites. Crowd Favorite voting will be open October 9-13, 2023.


2023-10-04 11:23:04 | Comments | Printable version

ACSO: September 2023 Activity Report

From Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

The Adair County Sheriff's Office Activity Report for September 2023:
  • 864 911 calls for service
  • 66 Criminal arrests
  • 20 Motorist assists
  • 13 Accidents investigated
  • 12 Cases opened
  • 13 Animal complaints
  • 63 Civil process papers served
  • 10 Criminal summons served
  • 59 Subpoenas served
  • 530 vehicle inspections
  • 9 Out of County transports
  • 1 Out of State transport
  • 7 Mental health transports
  • 206 Hours of court security provided for Adair District and Circuit Courts


2023-10-04 11:08:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Four honored at LWC's 92nd Homecoming Celebration

By Venus M. Popplewell

"I'm not calling you out, I'm calling you up."

That was the message former Adair County EMT, Dr. Hannah Hayduk '15 Morales delivered during her acceptance speech Saturday at the College's 92nd-annual National Alumni Association Homecoming Awards Celebration and Luncheon.

"I'd like to remind the young people here that you do not need to wait for recognition to act as a leader," said Morales, a resident physician at the Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education's Laredo Family Medicine Program in Laredo, Texas. "You shouldn't need a title to instill and utilize the qualities to build rapport and gain respect. A big part of that is also self-accountability. But if someone is holding you accountable it is because they know you are capable of more."

Morales, from Laredo, Texas, received the Outstanding Young Alumna award from the LWC National Alumni Association at the homecoming awards banquet on Saturday morning. Also receiving alumni awards were: Bill Straus '69 from Lexington, Kentucky, who received the Distinguished Alumnus award; Charity Ferguson '01 from Greensburg, Kentucky, who received the Distinguished Service award; and Dr. Jerry Westerfield from Russell Springs, Kentucky, who received the Honorary Alumnus award.

Other homecoming activities included the Homecoming Kickoff: Fireworks and Pep Rally; the 7th Annual Faculty and Staff Reunion and Picnic; the 19th Annual Annual Morris Shepherd Pingpong Tournament; the 2nd Annual Brady C. Button Memorial Golf Scramble; the Alumni Tailgate Zone sponsored by 93.5 WAIN; and the naming ceremony for the Dr. Scott Dillery Fall Frenzy Swimming Invitational.


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2023-10-04 09:49:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Appreciation for State and County Road Departments

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By Leslie Smith

Our state and county road departments probably don't receive as many compliments as they deserve. I'd like to express my gratitude for two things I've witnessed recently.

Within the last few weeks, the Adair County sign has been restored to its rightful place on Highway 55 South near Dollar General. I AM MORE THAN PLEASED to have the Adair County sign back in place. It had been down and gone for quite some time. It welcomes me back to Adair County and I smile each time I see it.

Last week a road tile was replaced on Rudy Lane which is a county road. A call to Magistrate Reeder resulted in a work order being placed. Last Wednesday morning the crew of Cowan, Denton, Smith, and Williams were in front of my house to replace an old concrete tile with a poly tile. Drainage through the old tile had become almost impossible.

Adair County is not perfect, never has been, never will be. But to borrow and paraphrase a line, "I'm proud to be an Adair Countian". To call Adair County my home brings me great joy!

As my brother said, "A shout out to the people." Thanks road departments! You have made this Adair Countian very happy!


2023-10-04 09:32:19 | Comments | Printable version

Clarence Chapman, 96, Metcalfe County, KY (1927-2023)

Clarence Chapman, age 96, of the Knob Lick Community of Metcalfe County passed away on Sunday, October 01, 2023, after a short illness. He was born on Friday, February 18, 1927, the son of Charlie and Nick (Cassidy) Chapman.

He was a member of the Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Knob Lick, was a member of the Masonic Order in Center, Lodge # 320 F. & A.M. for some 66 years, started working at the rock quarry at a very young age, worked in construction, owned his own garage, "Chapmans Garage", a farmer, and was an avid card player.


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2023-10-04 09:17:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

CPD: Drug arrest on Wall Street

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

On Tuesday night, October 3, 2023, while on general patrol, CPD officers observed a suspicious vehicle parked in front of a residence on Wall Street.

When an occupant saw the police cruiser, officer observed a male subject attempt to hide and drop objects in grass of residence. Contact was made with the individual and it was determined he was under the influence. Property that the party attempted to discard was located and found to be suspected narcotics.


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2023-10-04 08:10:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test on Oct. 4

Mike Keltner, Director of Adair Co. Emergency Management, sends information on the planned tests the national Emergency Alert System this afternoon.

Washington, DC - FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) at approximately 2:20pmET on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities.

The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.

The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. This will be the seventh nationwide EAS test.


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2023-10-04 07:59:30 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for October 4, 2023

Animals sense need,
they never pay attention
to me when I’m well.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 4 October 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4404


2023-10-04 07:52:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 4
Happy Anniversary, Wendell and Brenda Hadley (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Aidan Grant (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Butch Watkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dwayne Hargis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Molly Elizabeth Green (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stan Smock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steven Breeding (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tina Karnes Dial | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Verlon Allbright (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wes Irvin | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bertie Coomer, 96, Adair Co., KY (1918-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, H. C. Boss Gore, Adair Co. native (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty-Lou Wethington, Columbia, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harry Lonzo Walker, formerly of Greensburg, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Katie Pyles, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Logan Turner Gaddie, Taylor County, KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth (Jack) Collins, Taylor Co., KY; Adair Co., KY native (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Land Turpin, 98, Casey Co., KY (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Kay Marrs, 57, Taylor County, KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Samantha Lynn Young, 23, Columbia, KY (1991-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Dorothy Murrell Durham, Casey Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Cain, 56, Russell County, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Dean Dudley, 56, Adair County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Tom) Acoya, 47, Casey County, Ky, (1970-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrison -D.S.- Bowling, 72, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. J.V. Lile, Green County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clyde Barkley Satterly, Taylor County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elaine C. George (1950-2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George (Hack) Monday, Casey Co., KY (1933-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irvin Lee Daniel, 57, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James G. (Jimmy) Shively, 75, Columbia, KY native (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Gwyn Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessaphine Donan, 88, Breeding, KY native (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jesse Leslie Bernard, 62, Jamestown, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Burton (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Allene (Joy) Cowan, 83, Columbia, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judith Marie Gabehart, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laveda Taylor, 97, Adair Co., KY (1926-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marvin Glidewell, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Anne Lee Vanarsdall, 60, Greensburg, KY (1962-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline McGinnis, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. William C Reed, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharlene Cowan Burton (Oct. 4, 1955-Nov. 23, 1975) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTNo School in Adair - Fall Break | (ID:65526, Comment)
11:00amCTBingocize: Free low-impact exercise program
Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY | (ID:65461, Comment)
Adair County Annex Building closed 11amCT-1:30pmCT for the funeral of Constable Joe Collins, Jr. | (ID:65749, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Adair Co. Health Dept | (ID:65713, Comment)
Services for Joe N. Collins, 68, Columbia, KY (1954-2023) | (ID:65743, Comment)
5:30pmCTAdair Co. Primary Center Parent Booster meeting | (ID:65754, Comment)

 


































 
 
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