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52 from Adair Named to LWC Dean's List

Seventy-nine Adair County residents have received academic honors at Lindsey Wilson College for the 2023 Fall semester, including 52 students who earned at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester.

The following students were named to the LWC Fall 2023 Dean's List:

  • Kylee Bardin
  • Jacob Biggs
  • Stephanie Blackwood
  • Madelyn Brian
  • Shelby Bryant
  • Briley Burns
  • Hallie Burton
  • Breeana Butler
  • Randall Camfield
  • Brooklynne Carroll
  • Kiara Collins
  • Dawson Conn
  • Shelby Curry
  • Lindsey Darnell
  • Annamarie Day
  • Rastko Dekic
  • Emma Ellison
  • Ashton Flatt
  • Breann Franklin
  • Jesus Galvez
  • Jenna George
  • Lilly Glass
  • Leslie Hardwick
  • Emma Harmon
  • Taylor Harvey
  • Melissa Helm
  • Rebecca Heuser
  • Elizabeth Irvin
  • Kylie Jackson
  • Jennifer Jimenez
  • Jaylee Kemp
  • Sadie Kemp
  • Brett Larimore
  • Kenneth Parsley
  • Aaron Peck
  • Addie Popplewell
  • Bryant Robertson
  • Braxton Smith
  • Jadie Smith
  • Jake Smith
  • Baylie Somerville
  • Cash Stephens
  • Laney Stotts
  • Chloe Taylor
  • Makayla Wasson
  • Breanna Hanson
  • Emily Perkins
  • Nikki Ravelli
  • Kaden Richard
  • Michael Stephens
  • Cady Taylor
  • Amylia Torreswere


2024-01-12 16:55:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

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Jerrod Phelps and Sophie Terry are Students of the Week



2024-01-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Adair Co. High School.
Jerrod Phelps and Sophie Terry have been named "Students of the Week" for the ACHS ARROW Academy for the week of January 5, 2024. Congratulations to both students!

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27 from Adair Named to LWC President's List

Seventy-nine Adair County residents have received academic honors at Lindsey Wilson College for the 2023 Fall semester, including 27 who earned a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester.

The following students were named to the LWC Fall 2023 President's List:

  • Charlotte Archey
  • Alannah Bowman
  • Maggie Brummett
  • Hannah Burton
  • Trinity Carta
  • Isaiah Carter
  • Ellie Cheatham
  • Athena Coman
  • Christina Connally
  • Keaton Coomer
  • Payton Coomer
  • Mary Couch
  • Shayla Cravens
  • Katelyn Croghan
  • Kinley Darnell
  • Alexia Feese
  • Sophia Kimbler
  • Amber Loy
  • Jenna McGaha
  • Adrian McGuffin Crew
  • Bailey Mullins
  • Linda Parsley
  • Collin Pike
  • Anderson Ray
  • Lakyn Stearns
  • Lindsey Taylor
  • Reilly Wells


2024-01-12 16:50:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Phelps and Terry are ARROW Students of the Week

From Anthony B. Darnell, Assistant Principal
Adair County High School

Jerrod Phelps and Sophie Terry have been named "Students of the Week" for the ACHS ARROW Academy for the week of January 5, 2024. Congratulations to both students!

Both were nominated and elected by their teachers and received a certificate of recognition and a free drink from Indian Grounds Coffee.


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2024-01-12 16:42:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Temporary warming center open in freezing temps

Mike Keltner, Director, of the Adair County Emergency Management, says the Courthouse Annex basement on the Square in Columbia will remain open for several days as a temporary warming location during this weather event. Access can be made via the door on the barber shop side.

The mid-afternoon temperature is 50 degrees Friday, January 12, 2024. The low forecast for tonight is 25 degrees - a 25 degree drop within just a few hours. Be careful when outside and drive defensively.


2024-01-12 16:39:20 | Comments | Printable version

Shirley Corbin, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2024)

Shirley Fay (Gowen) Corbin of Columbia departed this life on January 11, 2024, at T. J. Health Columbia, surrounded by her family. She was 86 years, 11 months, and 14 days old.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. David Kemp officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Sunday after 7amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2024-01-12 16:39:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

ACSO: Adair man arrested for theft

From Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, the Adair County Sheriff's Office arrested an Adair County man after a theft investigation initiated by Sheriff Brockman in December of 2023 in the White Oak community of Adair County.


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2024-01-12 11:58:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

County offices to close for MLK, Jr. Day

From Bridget Compton
Adair County Deputy Judge Executive

The Adair County Judge Executive's office, The Adair County Road department, The Adair County Recycling Center, and the Green River Animal Shelter will be closed to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Judge Bryant would like to wish everyone a blessed holiday.


2024-01-12 11:55:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Taylor Co. BFLP project approved for $75K loan

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved $2,504,875 for 14 agricultural loans for projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting in January, including ten Beginning Farmer loans totaling up to $1,785,375.

Loan recipients were in Christian ($104,000), Garrard ($54,000), Hart ($53,000), Hopkins ($250,000), McLean ($250,000), Taylor ($74,375), Todd ($250,000 and $250,000), Union ($250,000), and Wayne ($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.


2024-01-12 11:54:14 | Comments | Printable version

Basketball: LWC men defeat Georgetown in conference opener

Georgetown, KY - The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team will be coming home with a victory after defeating No. 3 Georgetown College 91-87 on Thursday evening. The last time the Blue Raiders won against a top-five ranked team was on January 27, 2018 also against Georgetown.

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2024-01-12 11:48:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Extension Office to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

From Dylan Gentry, FCS Agent
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The Adair County Extension office will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024, to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen at 8amCT on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.


2024-01-12 11:45:37 | Comments | Printable version

Shelter will be open in Adair Courthouse Annex

By AC Sherrif Josh Brockman

Friday, early morning, January 12, 2024: There are plans by County Judge Executive Larry Bryant and Emergency Management Director Mike Keltner to open the Adair County Courthouse Annex this afternoon after the close of business as a warming station through the term of the cold front.

The building is open today for normal business hours.

If someone needs transportation to the Annex my office will get them there.


2024-01-12 11:15:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

EDA will meet Tuesday, January 16

The Columbia Adair County Economic Development Authority, Inc will meet in regular monthly session on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

The meeting will begin at 8amCT, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Click for the agenda which follows.


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2024-01-12 08:42:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Russell schools on NTI, Adair on normal schedule

Due to weather challenges Russell County public schools are using an NTI day today, Friday, January 12, 2024 - no in person classes.

Adair County schools are on the regular schedules.


2024-01-12 08:10:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Recycling is working as citizens requested

"Bring it and we'll work with you," says Adair Recycling Center Director John Salamonski. "We've been open over a year now and the center is cleaned and functioning as citizens requested. We're open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7am-3pmCT.

When the center is closed, he says it is acceptable to leave recyclable items under the roofed open area. Mixed trash is not welcome anytime - none is to be left when it's closed, nor brought there during open hours.


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2024-01-12 00:51:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Weather System can cause hazardous driving

From the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Jan. 11, 2024) - A multiple-phase weather system is expected to move through the the state beginning overnight tonight. Rain with strong winds is expected overnight with single-digit temperatures with possible snow Sunday and Monday. The National Weather Service Louisville (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory predicting strong winds over 50 mph beginning overnight. Heavy rain is also expected throughout the day on Friday.

The strong winds Friday could cause issues for vehicles, particularly large vehicles, along with wet travel conditions. Traffic signals could also be impacted, and motorists should use caution at intersections. Signals could become twisted and not visible to motorists. Power outages could also cause traffic signals not to function. Any intersection with traffic signals not functioning properly should be treated as an all-around stop.


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2024-01-12 00:22:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Danny Joe Dudgeon, 61, Russell County, KY (1962-2024)

Danny Joe Dudgeon, 61, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024.

He was born in Campbellsville, KY on July 16, 1962, a son of Juanita (Shively) and Willie Joe Dudgeon. He was a member of Jamestown Christian Church. He was united in marriage to Vanessa (Willis) Dudgeon on August 27, 1988.


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2024-01-12 00:20:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 12
Happy Birthday, Betty Coop | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Fudge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carol Sue Bennett (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cloie Grace Grider (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cole Cooper (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Derek Bailey (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Guy Babin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, JW Corbin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patty Green | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Paul William Bowling (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rickianne Rogers (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rickianne Rogers and Becky Rogers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shawn Phillips | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sheavon Curry Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Todd Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Treyton Grant (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Merribeth L. Cahoe, Columbia, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Golen Burton, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kimble (Pete) Gilpin, Columbia, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Hamon, 85, Russell County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Cundiff, 89, Russell County, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Crawford Wells, Cumberland Co., KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Miller, Knifley, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Collins, Adair County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice L. Gaskins, 87, Russell County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Shofner, Taylor County, KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Katherine Wayne, Taylor County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Norris, 72, Cumberland Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn Holt, Russell Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Curry, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Sue Bennett, 60, Adair Co., KY (1955-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rhoda Mary Jandt, 81, Metcalfe Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John C. Sandlin, 82, Adair Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Richard Goodhue, Cumberland County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doug Franklin, 57, Cumberland Co., KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Dexter Beard, 71, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eudell Montgomery, 81, Green County, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rhonda (Fudge) Shelton, Adair County, KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bowie Lee Rice (2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Jean (Jeanne) Cowherd, 81, Greensburg, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amanda Hilary Bell, Casey County, KY (1982-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Ralph W. Hadley, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carla Thomas, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Caroline Sue Scott, 68, Greensburg, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clara Lee Hall Wright, Taylor Co., KY (1914-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Herfel, Russell Co. KY, (1923-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hylma Minor, 94, Mannsville, KY (1925-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iva Dean Luttrell, 89, Liberty, KY (1930-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeremy Norris, 23, Adair County, KY (1993-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Furkins, 73, Adair County, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Clark, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Porter, 89, Russell Springs, KY (1930-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty Green, 76, Columbia, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca (Becky) M. Stamper, 50, Nancy, KY (1973-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Glenn Wooldridge, Russell Co., KY (1943-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Hilary Underwood Sr, Summer Shade, KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie L. Pruitt, 70, Greensburg, KY (1949-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walter Gregg Young, Sr., Hardin County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Bennett, 68, Greensburg, KY (1951-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory, Dallas Elmore, 72, Casey Co. native | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTAdair Co. Clerk's Office open only for recording/elections today
Motor vehicle transactions are expected to resume on January 16, after statewide update. | (ID:66265, Comment)
11:00amCTWeather warning for high winds, hazardous driving, begins now, please be safe | (ID:66412, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Russell Co. Health Dept | (ID:66353, Comment)
7:00pmCTKyle Zornes at Longhunter's Tavern
Greensburg, KY | (ID:66408, Comment)

 


































 
 
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