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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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KSP investigates fatal collision on KY 55 in Russell Co.

JAMESTOWN, Ky. (October 10, 2023) - On October 10, 2023 at approximately 9:26amCT, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 55 near Shearer Cemetery Road in Russell County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Tyler Yarberry, age 37 of Columbia, was traveling north on KY 55 in a 1999 International dump truck when he approached a 2007 Saturn passenger car traveling south on KY 55 operated by Jeremy Branham, age 35 of Russell Springs.

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2023-10-10 21:45:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

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Fall decorations grace Greensburg Street



2023-10-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Fall scenes like this one on Greensburg Street are decorating many homes and businesses in Columbia and Adair County. The City of Columbia is sponsoring the third annual fall decorating contest. To enter a business or home to be judged call City Hall, 270-384-2501, with the name and address.
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Joy Strieble will speak at lunch and learn Wednesday

Joy Strieble, RN with the IOP program from Jane Todd Hospital, will be the guest speaker at the Caregivers lunch meeting, 11amCT, Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

She will be speaking about various signs, symptoms of dementia, Alzheimer’s, medications, treatment and outpatient therapy. Everyone is welcome to the free lunch at the Adair County Extension Office, Fairground Street in Columbia.

2023-10-10 21:37:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Help is available to Adair families this season

From Heather Dudley

Adair County Holiday Assistance is available to all who need help and qualify.

Eligible Families are residents of Adair County, attend Adair County Schools, meet and provide income requirements, have children from 1 to 17 years old.

Apply September 29 - October 31, 2023 at this website: HTTPS://FORMS.GLE/4IPLLTMFMSLQBNSW6

For further information or if help is needed, please By Heather Dudley (270) 384-9752; Pam Bivens (270) 384-9112; Kara Igbal (270) 384-7617; or Hali Anderson (270) 384-6050.

2023-10-10 21:32:28 | Comments | Printable version

Ruth Katherine Huffman, 95, Metcalfe County, KY (1928-2023)

Ruth Katherine (Beard) Huffman, age 95, passed away at her residence on Monday, October 09, 2023. She was born on Saturday, March 24, 1928, the daughter of Weeden Wilson & Dora Malinda (Lambirth) Beard.

She was a Christian woman, longtime member of the Antioch Baptist Church at Knob Lick, Kentucky, was an employee of Mallory Capacitor from which she retired with 24 years of service, was an excellent seamstress until her eyesight started failing her, and she loved to play Domino's right up until just days before she passed.

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2023-10-10 20:58:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Anna Joyce Reeder, 92, Adair County, KY (1931-2023)

Anna Joyce Helm Reeder, 92, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Green Hill Rehab and Care Center in Greensburg, Ky. She was born in Jamestown, Ky on August 18, 1931, to the late Arthur Raymond Helm Sr. and Lucretia Katherine Sullivan Helm. She was preceded in death by her husband Calvin Reeder.

She attended the Sparksville Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed vegetable gardening, crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

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2023-10-10 13:53:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Lunch and learn at Caregivers, open to all, Wednesday at 11

From Betty Judd, RN

The Adair County Caregiver Support Group will meet on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11amCT at the Extension office on Fairground Street in Columbia. This is an invitation for anyone that is caregiving for another person to come, have a complimentary light lunch, share information and find resources.

Those who have no help to care for their loved ones while they take a break are invited to call for a possible free visit at Adair Family Adult Day Care during the meeting. Call for more details 270-576-3325.

2023-10-10 13:42:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Adair Co. Grand Jury returns indictments on Oct 4

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 3 individuals from Columbia and Louisville, KY. Charges included possession, trafficking, rape, sodomy, riot, and assault.

NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

The indictments can be viewed here:
2023-10-10-Adair-Indictments-00136-00138_Redacted (PDF, 3.5MB)

2023-10-10 12:37:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Zaxby's Columbia to hold grand opening on Oct 16

Zaxby's will hold a grand opening for their new location on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 301 Dohoney Trace, Columbia, KY.

"We are so happy to bring the first Zaxby's to the fast-growing community of Columbia," said Scott Hail, the owner of AJ Hospitality, LLC. "It is our desire to establish a lasting relationship with Adair County residents. We are excited to bring such indescribably good chicken to this area and look forward to meeting and growing together as a community."

The roughly 2,900 square feet, white farmhouse-style restaurant, features a spacious indoor dining room, accommodating up to 56 guests.

"We are planning to hire 50 new team members for our upcoming grand opening," Hail added. Interested applicants can apply via Indeed.com or visit the store for walk-in interviews. Walk-in interviews will be conducted from Tuesday, October 10, 2023, to Thursday, October 12, 2023, between 9amCT and 4pmCT. After the store opening, walk-in interviews will be available on Mondays from 2pmCT to 4pmCT until all vacancies are filled.

2023-10-10 12:22:37 | Comments | Printable version

Bank of Columbia to hold Open House on Oct 12

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

The Bank of Columbia will hold an open house from 1pmCT to 3pmCT on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 807 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY.

There will be refreshments and giveways, in addition to an official flag raising.

2023-10-10 12:11:01 | Comments | Printable version

Joe Edward Conover, 87, Columbia, KY native (1936-2023)

Joe Edward Conover of Russell Springs passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, in Columbia, KY.

Funeral services will be held at 3pmCT on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jon Loy officiating. Burial will follow in the Freedom Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Thursday after 10amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

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2023-10-10 12:06:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

David Day, 87, Columbia, KY (1936-2023)

David Day of Columbia died on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Campbellsville Nursing & Rehab in Campbellsville. He was 87 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 2pmT on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Calvary Temple Church on New Concord Rd. in Columbia, with Pastor Troy McWhorter officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Wednesday, and after 6amCT on Thursday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, and after 10amCT on Thursday at Calvary Temple Church.

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2023-10-10 12:03:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Jackie Quinn, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2023)

Jackie (Wilcoxson) Quinn of Columbia died on Monday, October 9, 2023, at her home. She was 67 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Randy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Dunbar Hill Cemetery

Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Wednesday.

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2023-10-10 11:59:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Kentucky Color: Past That Lives In Us

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By Billy Joe Fudge

I've often said, "we can't live in the past but the past lives in us". Each morning as I make coffee on my old family Baker's Hutch, I am reminded of the hardships that were lovingly endured by my family and others, to propel us all into this present time of relative ease!

We owe it to them to never forget. We owe it to ourselves to always remember the strong shoulders upon which we stand, the floured hands kneading biscuit dough at the break of day and the faith in the future that empowered our forefathers to overcome every obstacle, to defeat every enemy!

We arise each morning, giving thanks to the Creator of the Heavens and Earth for blessing us with another day to conquer mountains, right wrongs and practice the "Golden Rule". Similarly and soon afterwards, we should give thanks for our ancestors who believed that we and today were worth the sacrifices. Let us go about each and every day in a manner worthy of those who built the, "past that lives in us".

2023-10-10 09:26:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge

KSP: Post 15 welcomes new telecommunicators

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced 30 telecommunicators, representing 13 posts across the commonwealth, have graduated from the KSP Telecommunications Academy. This is the agency's largest graduating class in its history.

The Post 15 graduates of the 22nd KSP Telecommunications Academy included:
  • Brady Bell, of Russell County. Bell is a graduate of Russell County High School. He is the son of Neil and Lisa Bell.

  • MaKenzie Hughes, of Adair County. Hughes is a graduate of Taylor County High School. She is the daughter of Ricardo and Miriam Hughes.
KSP telecommunicators handle dispatch duties for Kentucky state troopers, commercial vehicle enforcement officers, conservation officers and other emergency service agencies as needed. In 2022, telecommunicators answered over 622,000 calls resulting in more than 396,000 requests for assistance.

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2023-10-10 09:11:11 | Comments | Printable version

Nominations open for Governor's Service Awards

From Susan Dunlap

Frankfort, KY - If you know an extraordinary Kentuckian or group that works diligently to improve the lives of others, now is the time to nominate them for the 2023 Governor's Service Awards.

This is the 28th year for the annual service awards, which recognize the contributions of Kentuckians to their fellow citizens. Each year, a special ceremony is held to publicly honor the recipients and others who have given to their communities through volunteering and service without expectation of reward or commendation.

"The individuals, national service members, groups, nonprofits and businesses that will be recognized have proven there is nothing that can't be done when we work together for a greater good," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "They have poured their hearts into helping others with no expectation of anything in return. And for that, our communities and state are in a better place. Thank you to all volunteers for letting your light shine throughout our commonwealth. You are such an important part of Team Kentucky."

To honor individuals and groups and to highlight the impact of volunteerism and service, Serve Kentucky, an agency of the cabinet, is accepting award nominations. Submit nominations online or learn more at serve.ky.gov. The award nomination deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

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2023-10-10 09:07:19 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for October 10, 2023

Almost all come to
common light of common day,
barred from fairyland.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 10 October 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4410

2023-10-10 09:04:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 10
Happy Anniversary, Gene & Joyce Hoots | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mendel & LaGene Sexton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawless | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Phillip & Dana Richard (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Barry Jones (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brantlee Jacob Currier, (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Colton Barr (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dean Froedge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Frances Burris (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaxon Fulk (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelly Thompson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenneth Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kylie Dorman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leah Thompson (October 10, 2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mason Corbin (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melissa "Missy" Bryant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Piper Lynn Kemp (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Regina Key | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dewayne Cochran, Liberty, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thelma Johnson, Cumberland County, KY (1041-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kennith L. Stephens, Russell County, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice Osborne, Taylor County, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Dolores Morris Money, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alva Lena Wright, Jamestown, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Stella Holt, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elva Hare, 91, Russell Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Phillip E. Shaw, Taylor Co. KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Benson, Sr., Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maria Crisina Bloyd, Russell Co., KY (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert "Bob" Carter, Taylor Co., KY (1963( | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Burress, Speck Ridge Road (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, SMSGT (Ret) Marcus C. Jones, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Venia M. Lawhorn, Casey Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ida Mae Murray, Knifley, Adair County, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Douglas (C. D.) Miller, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Garyl Murphy, Casey Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Morgan, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon McGaha, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wayne J. Wahner, 61, Russell County, KY (1953-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Wilkie Stone, 73, Adair Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Rowena Hood, Edmonton, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Randye Allison Davis, Green County, KY (1967-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dianne Harris, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessie Diana Fields, Edmonton, KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lilah Brown Sutton, 67, Russell Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tricha Holt, Adair County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie McKinley Lawless, 85, Russell Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeff Hatter, 60, Casey Co., KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Roy, 69, Dunnville, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David A. Janes, Adair County, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Green, 71, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen W. Emerson, Casey County, KY (1963-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Erskine Higginbotham, Burkesville, Cumberland County,KY native (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby L. Beard, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bridget Lane Jones, 57, Adair County, KY (1960-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dallas Richard (Poochie) York, 68, Columbia, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eloise Jeffries, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Jones-Johnson, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marvin Owen May, 82, formerly of Green Co., KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reba Lee Martin, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vina Stotts | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Bright, Taylor County, KY (1921-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTDigital literacy workshop in Campbellsville | (ID:65336, Comment)
Last day to register for 2023 General Election | (ID:65670, Comment)
Third annual fall decorating contest starting now | (ID:65767, Comment)
9:00amCTPhoto Contest CROWD FAVORITE VOTING at Genealogy & History Center | (ID:65692, Comment)
Adair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:65707, Comment)
Adair Co. Fiscal Court meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:65781, Comment)
NoonCTChamber of Commerce monthly meeting | (ID:65760, Comment)
1:00pmCTKBC Blood Drive at Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall | (ID:65757, Comment)
3:00pmCTLittle League Basketball and Cheerleading signups | (ID:65688, Comment)
4:30pmCTAdair Co. Primary Center SBDM Council meeting | (ID:65753, Comment)
5:00pmCTDrive-thru Food Pantry
Glens Fork Church of the Nazarene, 7811 Highway 55 S., Columbia, KY | (ID:65724, Comment)

  

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