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Daily News for Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Downtown Days celebration Schedule of Events By Amber Hobaugh Adair Progress & Russell Current Editor Downtown Days is celebrating its 20th year with two days of great events on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14, 2023 on the public square in Columbia, Ky. The schedule is jam packed with oldies but goodies - vendor booths, food trucks, the Downtown Days Classic Car show, the beauty pageant, Columbia Baptist Church pooch parade, corn hole tournament, antique tractor show, and the mullet pageant. New this year is a Run For Joy 5K, line dancing and introducing The Block, a second stage to add to our already awesome lineup of entertainment. All of this and more leading up to the main event Saturday night with a free concert by The Kentucky Headhunters at 7pmCT on the main stage! Everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair and stay all day! Thank you to all our great sponsors that help make this happen year after year. See below for a complete lineup of events. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-11 20:27:33 | Comments | Printable version
Campbellsville Fire-Rescue locates missing person From Chris Taylor, Chief Campbellsville Fire-Rescue Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to Speck Ridge Road for a report of a missing person at 11:15ET on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Upon arrival, firefighters interviewed the reporting party and coordinated with Taylor County Sheriff Department. Searchers gathered lost person information and performed a hasty search of the residence and a hasty search of roadways without finding the individual. Firefighters then performed a detailed search operation, systematically using lost person behavior information. A search team located the missing individual in heavy brush in a wooded area. The patient was located conscious/alert but did require transport to TRH. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-11 17:25:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
David Forrest Rooksberry, 43, Lebanon, KY (1979-2023) David Forrest Rooksberry passed away on September 27, 2023 at his home in Lebanon, KY. He was 43 years old. A celebration of David's life will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the First Apostolic Church, 3563 KY-80, Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-11 17:10:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACSO: Motorcycle collision in Knifley community By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Tuessday, October 10, 2023, at 10:49, Adair County 911 received a call of a single vehicle motorcycle accident on Elkorn Road in the Knifley community. Preliminary investigation indicates that Mary Spencer, age 60, of Connecticut, was traveling north on Elkorn Road riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Spencer stated a dog ran out into roadway. Spencer attempted to miss it, but was unable to avoid striking it. The bike then laid down, throwing her from her bike into the ditch line. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-11 17:07:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
City Hall to close at Noon Friday for Downtown Days From Tiffany Collins Assistant City Clerk City Hall will be closing at NoonCT on Friday, October 13, 2023, for Downtown Days. Night drop is located in the back of City Hall for payments. 2023-10-11 17:04:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
4-H Horse Club to meet Oct 16 By Tony Rose, Agent for 4-H/Youth Development Adair County Cooperative Extension Service The 4-H Horse Club will meet at 5:30pmCT on Monday, October 16, 2023. The meeting will be held at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service located at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The 4-H Horse Club is open to any youth who has an interest in horses and the horse industry. You do not have to own a horse to be a member of the horse club. New members are welcome to attend. Our club leaders are Mary Martin and Jennie Meyer-Begley. 2023-10-11 16:06:29 | Comments | Printable version
Oct 16-22 proclaimed Retired Teacher's Week in Columbia From Tiffany Collins The week of October 16-22, 2023, has been proclaimed as Adair County Retired Teacher's Week in Columbia, as the result of a proclamation issued by Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Adair County Retired Teachers Association will have a booth setup during Downtown Days this week. The local ACRTA has donated to the food pantry, family resource centers, raised money for an Adair County graduate to receive a scholarship, recognized a local essay winner; as well as donating to other local and state organizations. The KRTA was established in 1957 and is the largest association with 32,000 members of retired educators in the state whose sole purpose is to look out for the welfare of retired educators. The proclamation notes in part: "Kentucky's 2014 General Assembly has honored Kentucky Retired Teachers by recognizing the third week of October as Kentucky Retired Teachers Appreciation Week.""We appreciate the local Adair County Retired Teachers Association and their commitment to our community," stated Mayor Pamela Hoots. 2023-10-11 15:21:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
KFB South to close early Friday From Jason Corbin, Agency Manager Adair County Farm Bureau South Adair County Farm Bureau South Agency will be closing early, at 1pmCT on Friday, October 13, 2023 for Downtown Days. Please feel free to reach out to Jason Corbin at 270-378-1183 if you need any assistance. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks so much and have a good time! 2023-10-11 15:17:46 | Comments | Printable version
Frank W. Loveless, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2023) Frank Wayne Loveless of Russell Springs passed from this life on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Russell County Hospital. He was 73 years of age. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-11 11:59:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Homemaker Recruitment Reception on Wednesday From Dylan Gentry, FCS Agent Adair County Cooperative Extension Service Today is the day! Join Adair County Homemakers for a fun and light reception from 2pmCT until 6pmCT on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Drop by during this time at your leisure. We will have cider, fruit, and snacks along with door prizes like mums and gift cards. Representatives from our homemaker clubs will be on hand to provide information about joining, as well as info about upcoming homemaker events. We will have emergency health information cards for free for attendees to take home. The cards are meant to provide vital information to first responders in the event of an emergency. If you have ever thought about joining homemakers, this your opportunity to learn more about this great organization! If you are unsure about joining, stop by anyway for refreshments and fellowship. Everyone is invited. 2023-10-11 11:46:11 | Comments | Printable version
CPD: Public Square to close for Downtown Days at Noon Fri By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Public Square will be shut down at NoonCT on Friday, October 13, 2023, in preparation for Downtown Days. The Public Square will remained closed for the duration of the festival--through Saturday night, October 14, 2023. Traffic will be rerouted during the closure, and motorists are encouraged to use Veterans Memorial Bypass. 2023-10-11 11:42:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Annex to close at 11am Friday for Downtown Days From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive The Annex building will be officially closed for Downtown Days at 11amCT on Friday, October 13, 2023, per an executive order from Larry Russell Bryant, Adair County Judge Executive. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-11 11:39:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
KSP (ret) Joe Ed McDonald, 75, Edmonton, KY (1948-2023) Joseph Edwin Rogers McDonald, age 75 was born July 8, 1948, and died Oct 7, 2023. He was born in Edmonton, Kentucky at the home of his grandparents, Joe and Lasca Martin, to his parents, Thomas Edwin (Eddie) McDonald, and Betty Jo Martin. He was the second child of four. He graduated from Metcalfe County High School in 1966, later attending Campbellsville College where he met his wife of 56 years in an English class. Joe and Priscilla VanHook were married March 11,1967, at the home of her grandmother, Ruth Corum. They have two children, John Rogers McDonald, and Patrick Dean McDonald. Joe Ed served with the Kentucky State Police from 1968 to 1998 where he served at Post 10, and Post 11, retiring as an investigative lieutenant of detectives at Bowling Green Post 3. During his service he worked as a range officer and was a member of the State Police Pistol Team. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-11 11:17:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KY General Fund and Road Fund receipts for September 2023 From John Hicks/Greg Harkenrider Frankfort, KY - The Office of State Budget Director reported on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, that General Fund receipts rose 6.1 percent in September with revenues of $1,570.8 million. Collections for the month exceeded last September's total by $90.4 million. It is the 13th consecutive month of General Fund receipts in excess of $1 billion. So far this fiscal year (FY24), the General Fund has grown 6.9 percent. Based on September's results, General Fund revenues can decline 2.4 percent for the remainder of the fiscal year and still meet the official estimate. The Consensus Forecasting process began in September with preliminary estimates and will issue final, official revenue estimates for Fiscal Years 2024-2026 in December. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-11 09:15:57 | Comments | Printable version
Soccer: LWC Women visit CU for Battle of Highway 55 Derby The Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team is getting ready for the Battle of Highway 55 against Campbellsville University. The derby takes place at 5pmCT on Wednesday October 11, 2023, at Finley Stadium. The Blue Raiders (3-7, 1-1 MSC) enter the contest after a 2-1 loss against Bethel (TN), which was the first time this season that an opposing team completed a comeback against Lindsey Wilson. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-11 09:09:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Haiku by Robert Stone for October 11, 2023 Awkward in one space--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 11 October 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4411 2023-10-11 09:04:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 11 Happy Anniversary, John and Tiffany Sheham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alex Durham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashton Ryin Graham (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bailey Grace Corbin (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Byam Tyler Carter (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carolyn Breeding | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ed Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Pelston | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Venie Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Herman Tutt, Milltown, Adair County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Stants, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regena Beard, Taylor Co., KY native (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Hebrock, Liberty, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Houston F. Mizar, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Blades Adkins, Adair Co. KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gurie Marcelli, Columbia, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Eason, Adair Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cameron Tray'shawn Smith, 13, Campbellsville, KY (1999-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lowell Wray, Burkesville, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Ree Wilcoxson, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Earl Roots, Taylor County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lee Pogue, 92, Taylor Co., KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mae G. Holt, 89, Russell Co., KY; Adair native (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leslie (Tuger Bel) Whittle, 88, Russell Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Maurine Buis, Casey Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwight Roy, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Hamlett Armstrong, Adair Co., KY/Cumberland Co., native (1967-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Vaughn, 76, Adair County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Houk Dennison, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Marion (Buster) Giles, Jr., Adair County, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shila Lee Calhoun Stearman, Green Co., KY native (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Lynn Helvey, 35, Russell County, KY (1982-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rex Fisher, Russell County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maedell Witty Wallace, of Metcalfe County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Bailey, Russell Springs, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Green, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwight Hale, 80, Paducah, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary L. Conover, 62, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Khristopher Thomas Thompson, 17, Greensburg, KY (1998-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Jean Woodrum, 78, Columbia, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Ann Buckman, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timmy Kittrell, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell Burton, 71, Columbia, KY (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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