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Sherry Corbin, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2024)

Sherry (Booher) Corbin of Columbia died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at her home. She was 67 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 10amCT on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Bill Davenport and Mark Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Friday.


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Era Virginia Nunn VanArsdale, 89, Green County, KY

Era Virginia Nunn VanArsdale of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Granville Hugh Nunn and Cora Lillian Jewell Nunn, was born on Monday, October 15, 1934 in Metcalfe County and departed this life on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow. She was 89 years, three months, and seven days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greasy Creek Baptist Church. She was a former federal employee at Fort Knox, and a 35-year retired case worker for the Social Security Office. Era loved to read and loved quilts.


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2024-01-24 16:22:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Parks and Rec Committee to meet Jan 26

From Bridget Compton
Adair County Deputy Judge Executive,

The Adair County Fiscal Court Park and Rec Committee will meet at 9amCT on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the Jim Blair Center located at 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY.

This meeting is open to the public.


2024-01-24 16:01:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Adair Students named to WKU Honors Lists

Bowling Green, KY - Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the fall 2023 semester, including 8 students from Columbia. Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean's List. Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President's List. Their names are marked with an asterisk (*).

  • Lyndsi R. Marcum*
  • Paris B. Barkes*
  • Kylie C. Miller*
  • Alexander S. Godsey
  • Emily G. Bivens
  • Sydney M. Slaven*
  • Leah A. Kerr
  • Cole E. Beard


2024-01-24 16:00:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Taylor Co. among KDA grant recipients

From Madison Pergrem

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is awarding six Kentucky school districts grants to allow them to increase their abilities to grow and store more locally grown Farm to School products, Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced. Among the awards is $22,075 to Taylor County.

"This project is the next step for growth in our Farm to School Program," Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell said. "It gives us the ability to provide education and procurement training opportunities to our young future farmers as well as school food service professionals all to provide a brighter future for Kentucky agriculture."

The money awarded through the KDA grants was sourced from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program for unique food service projects involving high school FFA chapters.


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Tree seedlings available January 25

From Nick Roy, Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service has placed an order for 500 tree seedlings for distribution. Each homeowner may receive up to 4 seedlings total. Seedlings will be available on Thursday, January 25, 2024, and will be available as long as supplies last. Species include:
  • Sycamore
  • Black Walnut
  • Pecan
  • White Oak
  • Wild Plum
Adair County Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand distributing seedlings and answering any questions you may have on location selection, planting, and care for seedlings.

For information on bulk ordering tree seedlings from the KY Forestry Division, visit their website at eec.ky.gov.


2024-01-24 15:49:10 | Comments | Printable version

All safe at Summit Manor after small fire

By Mike Keltner, Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management

1/24/24 Columbia - Adair County Fire Department, Adair EMS and other agencies have responded to Summit Manor Nursing Home to a report of a small fire in a light fixture.

The fire was quickly controlled and all residents were sheltered in place. All residents and staff are safe. A report from Columbia Fire Department will come later.


2024-01-24 15:37:10 | Comments | Printable version

Special Called Fiscal Court Meeting Jan 25

From Bridget Compton
Adair County Deputy Judge Executive

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in special called session at 10amCT on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend.

In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include discussion of Business Licenses, hiring of Dispatch personnel, paying of snow removal disbursements, and Occupational Tax complaints.

Meeting Agenda:


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2024-01-24 12:27:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Lorena Mann, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2024)

Lorena Bell Mann of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Ralph Rodgers and Claudine McCubbin Rodgers, was born January 3, 1938, in Campbellsville, and departed this life on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. She was 86 years of age.

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Roads and Street crews get our thanks

Columbia and Adair County road and street departments were in the spotlight during the ice and snow storm that we have just recovered from. Columbia Magazine passes along the following positive comments from among many who had to travel and saw the differences:

Debbie Selby writes, "Adair county residents we need to be very appreciative of our state road department. They are so dedicated and efficient in keeping our roads in good shape during this hazardous weather. Taylor and Marion county roads are treacherous. If our crews can do it, they should be able too. Thank you guys for your hard work and dedication.


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2024-01-24 09:49:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Adair Co. Little League Basketball REVISED Schedule

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Little League Basketball revised schedule for last two weeks


From Daniel Hedges

This is the new schedule for Adair County Little League Basketball, as of January 21, 2024. This is updated after the cancellations from the snow. Reminder: all Adair County Little League Basketball games are played in the gym at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.

Thursday, January 25, 2024:
  • 5:50pmCT 4-5 Red Chiefs vs. Black Chiefs
  • 6:50pmCT 4-5 Yellow Chiefs vs. Green Chiefs
  • 7:50pmCT 4-5 Blue Chiefs vs Gray Chiefs

Sunday, January 28, 2024:
  • 1:00pmCT K-1 Red Indians. Vs. Gray Indians
  • 2:00pmCT K-1 Gray Indians vs. Green Indians
  • 3:00pmCT K-1 Red Indians vs. Green Indians
  • 4:00pmCT K-1 Red Indians vs. Blue Indians
  • 5:00pmCT K-1 Blue Indians vs. Black Indians
  • 6:00pmCT K-1 Black Indians vs. Gray Indians
Click headline for complete list.


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Bonnie Richardson, 76, Russell County, KY (1947-2024)

Bonnie Robertson Richardson, age 76, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Russell County Hospital

Born December 31, 1947, in Russell Springs, she was the daughter of the late Willis Oliver and Lois Marie Luttrell Robertson. She was a loving wife, mother, and nana, and she enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, vegetable garden, reading, and spending time with her family. She had a heart of gold and always put others before herself. Bonnie was a long-time member of New Friendship United Baptist Church.


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2024-01-24 09:43:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

January 24th is Macintosh Day

On this date in 1984, the Macintosh computer
was introduced to the public.

Today's version of that little computer is
being used this minute to bring you ColumbiaMagazine.com


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Marie Caldwell, 74, Taylor County, KY (1949-2024)

Marie Adele Caldwell, 74, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late James Hamilton "Ham" Spalding and Majorie Sniffen Spalding was born April 21st, 1949, in Lebanon, Kentucky, and departed this life on January 19th, 2024.

She retired from Central Kentucky Head Start after 30 plus years of service and traveled all across the U.S. to support families and children. She served as Head Start Coordinator and grant reviewer, making many wonderful friends who shared her passion. She enjoyed raising horses, Boston Terriers, and making jewelry, but her greatest love was spending countless hours visiting with her family and friends.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 24
Happy Anniversary, Matthew and Laura Brummett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Addie Lee Burton (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alina Lidia Krygier Cierniak | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Andrew Klingberg (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billy Matthews | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cloey Bailey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donnie Joe Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donnie Joe Melson (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gidgett Warren | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason Somerville | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Martin (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jessica LeAnne Helm (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Joan Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jordan Lasley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelli Claypool | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelly Young Jackson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kyndal Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Libby Reynolds Fudge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lora Atchley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Macy Partin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marsha L. Roberts (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Neal Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phyllis Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rhea Baker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rhonda Burton (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roxann Lawless | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sam Pelly | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sebastian Hancock (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Toby Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, twins Charles Grimsley and Charlotte Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wayne "Pokus" Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allene Henderson Fraser, 92, Edmonton, KY (1924-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alva Woods, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angela Marie Merritt, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1924-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Baldwin, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Callie Huff, 88, Columbia, KY (1922-2003) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chad Grifton Gilbert, 42, Adair County, KY (1976-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlie Reece, Adair County, KY (1952-20130 Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cheryl Hall Conover, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chester Dunbar, 87, Russell Springs, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny G. Paxton, Green County, KY (1951-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Lynn Cowan, 71, Columbia, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darla B. Bernard, 59, Russell County, KY (1955-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrell R. (Buddy) Green, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Coleman Shofner, 76, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Foster Benjamin Finn, 88, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garner Murrell, 77, Metcalfe Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glendon Gerald Perry, 67, Louisville, KY (1949-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Goff Cary, Burkesville, KY, (1932-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Colvin Canada, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Ronald (Ronnie) Ford, 77, Green County, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James H. (Jiggs) Sparks (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James William Colvin, 77, Greensburg, KY (1942-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Dial, 78, Adair County, KY (1937-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Adrian Hobbs II, Green County, KY (1942-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Anderson Blythe, Cumberland County, KY (1935-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judge Edwin P. Abell, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Wilson, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louvern Lee, Adair Co., KY (1924-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel Bryson Hayden, 85, Cumberland Co., KY, Adair native (1930-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marsha Roberts, 57, Columbia, KY (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lue Holland, 86, Cumberland Co., KY (1928-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret Tucker, Taylor County, KY (1930-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melba Renee (Sissy) Bowe, 41, Monroe Co., KY (1974-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Carol Fulkerson, Adair Co., KY (1953-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Minor England, 77, Adair County, KY (1938-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
in Memory Birthday, Nile Hoover | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul H. Norris, 59, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Hovious, 86, Elk Horn, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rachel Phillips, Russell Co., KY native (1943-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray Stapp, Taylor County, KY (1931-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond (Trae) E. Wells, III, 24, Taylor Co., KY (1994-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reba Warriner, 78, Jamestown, KY (1937-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Buford Blair, 93, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rhea Baker, 59, Adair County, KY (1960-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Samuel Leslie Underwood, Green Co., KY (1931-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Fletcher Collier Estes, 63, Hardin Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sheryl Nadine Skinner, Russell Co., KY (1949-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Toshia Leighanna Parrish, 19, Burkesville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
Rickie Allen Helm, 66, Russell Co., KY (1956-2022) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, January 24, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:30amCTBlood drive at Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall | (ID:66443, Comment)
11:00amCTServices for Claristeen Reliford, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2024) | (ID:66452, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Adair Co. Health Dept | (ID:66366, Comment)

 


































 
 
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