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Daily News for Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Internationally-recognized speaker at CU Chapel Jan 24 By Gerard Flanagan, news writer and photographer, Office of University Communications Campbellsville University will welcome Dr. Joseph Michelli as the featured speaker at the university's chapel at 10amET on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. According to his biography, Michelli is "an internationally sought-after speaker, author, and organizational consultant who transfers his knowledge of exceptional business practices in ways that develop joyful and productive workplaces with a focus on customer experience." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-17 22:09:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
James R. Smith, age 92, for Adair County family James R. "J.R." Smith, age 92, of Trenton, KY, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. His son Jamie and daughter-in-law Sue survive him in Adair County. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was a farmer and he loved his family, farming, fishing, camping, and Kentucky Basketball. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-17 21:56:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Video features Columbia, Glasgow and Bowling Green By Rickie Williams My mom called me from 650 miles away to tell me about a YouTube video she said I needed to watch. The man states he was in Columbia on the Monday after Thanksgiving...so that means the footage was taken on Nov 27, 2023. I don't know where he got all his facts, but I have lived here for 34.5 years and this guy was just passing through and he knows more about this town than I do !! Click read more to see the video... Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-17 17:30:25 | Comments | Printable version
Little League games for 1/18 cancelled From Daniel Hedges Little League basketball games at ACES for Thursday, January 18, 2024, are cancelled due to inclement weather and the threat of more. I follow school official guidance on these decisions to ensure safety. I will make a decision on Sunday's games by Saturday evening. Thank you. 2024-01-17 17:25:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Blood drive coming up in Columbia on Jan 24 There will be a community blood drive from 10:30amCT to 3:30pmCT on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements. Sixteen-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission slip, which can be found at kybloodcenter.org. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. Big Blue Slam, an annual competition between Kentucky and Florida, is back at Kentucky Blood Center, offering donors a meaningful way to one-up the Gators. This upcoming blood drive will play a key role in the annual blood contest with LifeSouth Community Blood Center in Gainesville, Florida. As a thank you for saving local lives, all donors will receive a limited-edition Slam T-shirt, plus entry to win two tickets to the UK-Florida men's basketball game on January 31 in Rupp Arena. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-17 17:23:56 | Comments | Printable version
Freezing rain/snow Thu afternoon, bitter cold this weekend According to this afternoon's briefing from the National Weather Service, courtesy of Mike Keltner, Director of Adair County Emergency Management, Kentucky can expect two waves of wintry precipitation, beginning Thursday afternoon with a mix of freezing rain and snow across Southern Kentucky, with rain along the TN/KY border. Wave 2 will begin Thursday night with freezing drizzle changing over to all snow in the early hours of Friday. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch is possible, and new snow accumulation of around an inch is possible. Lingering snow showers will persist into Friday morning, with temperatures falling through the 20s into the teens by Friday evening. Expect wind chills in the teens and single digits. On Saturday and Sunday, expect bitterly cold mornings, with single digit low temperatures both days. Wind chill values between -7 to -12 expected on Saturday morning. 2024-01-17 17:16:51 | Comments | Printable version
WAVE-3 details lawsuit filed over treatment at ACJDC A WAVE-3 article posted on January 16, 2024, details allegations in a federal class-action lawsuit which describe the treatment of juveniles housed at the Adair County Juvenile Detention Center as "a violation of their civil rights and of the Geneva Convention": 'Baby Shark' song allegedly used to torture teen held in a Kentucky juvenile facility. 2024-01-17 16:28:33 | Comments | Printable version
No school in Adair County Thu/Fri, Board Meeting postponed From Jason Faulkner, Superintendent Adair County Schools As a result of hazardous road conditions and the potential for increased snowfall over the next few days, there will be no school on Thursday, January 18, 2024, and Friday, January 19, 2024. These days will NOT be NTI Days, rather they will be traditional snow days. Students will not be required to login to their classes during the next two days. However, we are encouraging all students to have fun, enjoy the snow, and even share some pictures of your snow day activities on our social media pages. Thank you, and we hope everyone stays safe and warm. We are also canceling and rescheduling the regularly scheduled school board meeting that was originally scheduled for tomorrow at 6:00 PM. The Adair Board of Education will reconvene in a special-called meeting at 6pmCT on Monday, January 22, 2024. 2024-01-17 16:16:50 | Comments | Printable version
Ruby Crawhorn, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Ruby Frances Crawhorn of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Sparksville, KY. She was 67 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jason Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10amCT on Sunday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-17 14:34:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Milltown Church Cancels Wednesday night service From Nancy Taylor All Bible study and Kingdom Kids activities at Milltown Church in Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky, are cancelled tonight, January 17, 2024, due to weather conditions. Please stay safe and warm!! See you on Sunday!! 2024-01-17 14:02:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
ACMS SBDM Council meeting cancelled From Keri Willis, Principal Adair County Middle School The regular January Adair County Middle School SBDM Council meeting that was scheduled for January 18, 2024, has been cancelled due to weather. 2024-01-17 13:22:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACES SBDM Council will meet Jan 23 From Sommer Brown, Principal Adair County Elementary School Due to the potential for more snow tomorrow afternoon, the regularly scheduled January SBDM Council meeting for Adair County Elementary School will be postponed until 4:30pmCT on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The meeting will be held in the Library of Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY, and is open to the public. 2024-01-17 13:20:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Sherriff Chesley Adamson (1850-1910?) my Great Grandfather Jerry Adamson writes: I am Dr. Jerry Adamson of Louisville KY and am researching my Great Grandfather, Chesley Adamson (1850-1910?) who was a sheriff according to my information in your area. I have a photo of him with a large star on his coat as he stands in front of his mule. He left his father in Corydon, Indiana and moved back to Kentucky with his wife at some point.As always, we recommend the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, to begin this sort of research. If any readers have helpful information, please use our Comment Form to send it in. 2024-01-17 10:45:08 | Comments | Printable version
ACPL: Watch your step! From Aleina M. Milligan Children and Young Adult Services Librarian The Adair County Public Library is open at the moment but may close at anytime. The parking lot and sidewalks are slick with ice and snow. Remember, we are on a hill. Come in at your own risk. 2024-01-17 10:28:05 | Comments | Printable version
Adult Education Center open 10-3 on Wednesday From Alissa Barnes, Instructor Adair County Adult Education Center will be open today, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 10amCT to 3pmCT. Adair County Adult Education Center is located at 969 Campbellsville Rd., Columbia, KY. 2024-01-17 09:12:59 | Comments | Printable version
Wind Chill Advisory Wednesday morning Mike Keltner, Director of Adair Co. Emergency Management, sends word from the National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, that the following Hazardous Weather Outlook was issued at 2:43amCT on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, for portions of south central Indiana and Central Kentucky that includes Adair and all surrounding counties: Temperatures are in the low single digits and below zero in spots where snowcover is rather deep. Wind chills of -5 to -15 degrees are expected. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 9amCT this morning.Thursday temperatures are predicted to climb into the mid-30s, before plunging again to low single digits on Friday night. Rain and snow showers are likely on Thursday, mainly after noon. 2024-01-17 07:53:04 | Comments | Printable version
CAUD opening later on January 17 From Mrs. Ashley Bennett Due to inclement weather, Columbia Adair Utilities District, 109 Grant Lane, Columbia, KY will open at 9:30amCT on Wednesday January 17, 2024. If you have a water or sewer emergency you can contact our after hour's number at 270-634-3285.Thank you. Please stay safe. 2024-01-17 07:43:48 | Comments | Printable version
Gary L. Conover, 62, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Gary Lynn Conover of Columbia died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home after an illness. He was 62 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Josh Stephens officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-17 07:41:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Bertha Morgan, 72, Columbia, KY (1951-2024) Bertha Mae Morgan of Columbia passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville. She was 72 years old, Graveside services will be held at 11amCT on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the Columbia Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 9:30amCT until 10:30amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-01-17 07:38:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Cancelations for Egypt Christian Church From Willie M. Feese, Jr. All services and activities at Egypt Christian Church have been canceled for Wednesday night, January 17, 2024. Friday afternoon game day has also been canceled, as well as the Mens Prayer Breakfast on Saturday morning, January 20, 2024. 2024-01-17 07:33:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Extension Office on 2-hour delay Wednesday From Dylan Gentry, FCS Agent Adair County Cooperative Extension Service The Adair County Extension Office will be operating on a 2 hour delay on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. We will open at 10amCT. 2024-01-17 07:31:48 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 17 Happy Birthday, Amy Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashton Jo Pyles (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Ray Rooks (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Anne Seaborn (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma Kate Pollard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Flora Claywell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josephine Brooke Bailey (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Meadows | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lane Burton (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lydia Paige Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mercedes Sierra VanArsdale (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arthur Craig Fillippinie, Jamestown, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Watson Webb Scott, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hillary Hadley Adair Co., KY (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Ray Puyear, Taylor Co., KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Bryant, Russell Springs, KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eula K. Hankla, 93, Jamestown, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Allen Grady, Adair Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Dowell, Adair County, KY (1910-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garnett E. Cox, Casey County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina M. Abston, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Coomer, Adair County, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Paul Eugene Johnson, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Dixon, Casey Co., KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Hinshaw, 60, Russell County, KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Parke, 56, Metcalfe Co. KY native (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Dwayne Duvall, 60, Casey Co., KY (1955 - 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reid F. Bunch, 90, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Mae Polston, 70, Jamestown, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlus Chumbley, 75, Russell Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Wilson, 63, Metcalfe Co., KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Wilson, 84, Russell County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Sexton, 87, Adair County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Michael Robertson, Crail Hope, KY (1959-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Paul Walker, 51, Burkesville, KY (1967-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Taylor, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Grant, 66, Columbia, KY (1952-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delma Goodin Wise, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Franklin Holley, 79, Burkesville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lured Jones, 87, Metcalfe Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsha (Grant) Wayne, 74, Adair Co., KY native (1950-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Neva Brewer, 86, Taylor County, KY (1932-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve McAllister, 82, Columbia, KY native (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Weldon Keltner, 83, Adair County, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Enoch (Bill) Perkins, 67, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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