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Thursday Little League Basketball brackets

From Daniel Hedges

The Little League Basketball games scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2024:
  • 5:50pmCT 2-3 SEMI Game 4 Winner of Game 2 vs. #1 Seed Gray Tribe
  • 6:50pmCT 4-5 Game 1 #6 Seed Gray Chiefs vs #3 Seed Yellow Chiefs
  • 7:50pmCT 4-5 Game 2 #4 Seed Blue Chiefs vs. #5 Seed Black Chiefs
Check CM Events for Sunday Little League game times.


2024-02-21 20:31:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Birds of Kentucky: Canada Goose right before landing



2024-02-21 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
A Canada Goose comes in for a water landing on a local pond.

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Marjorie Hovious England, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1931-2024)

Marjorie Hovious England of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Luther Alvin Hovious and Ethel Taylor Hovious, was born September 3, 1931, in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 5:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in Campbellsville. She was 92 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmET on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Jim Collison, III. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 11amET until 1pmET on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2024-02-21 20:28:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair Co. High School SBDM Council to meet Thursday

From Chad A. Parnell, Principal
Adair County High School

The Adair County High School SBDM Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, February 22, 2024, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY.


2024-02-21 20:25:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Tourism: Short term rental owners invited Thursday

By Paige Nickel
Adair County Executive Director of Tourism

Adair County Tourism will host a short term rental informational come and go for those with short term rentals on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

It will be held from 6pm-7pmCT at the Tourism/ Chamber/EDA office, Downstairs, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia. Light refreshments will be served.


2024-02-21 16:58:24 | Comments | Printable version

2024 Cultural Arts Competition Winners

From Dylan Gentry, FCS Agent
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The 2024 Cultural Arts Competition was held on February, 15 and 16, 2024, at the Adair County Extension Office, to showcase local talents in sewing, crafting, woodworking, and much more.

In total, we had 84 entries from 24 competitors. First place winners include Sena Schaefer, Joy Arnold, Shannon Steveson, Gerri Reynolds, Cherri Olson, Cayce Davenport, Mildred Vibbert, Bridgett Powell, Sharon Bledsoe, Debra Ehlers, Shiloh Seal, Glenda Carroll, and Jennifer DiGirolamo. Entries that received First Place at our county competition will advance to the area competition to be held on March 6, 2024, in Cumberland County.

Click Read More for complete list of winning entries...


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Melissa Passmore, 66, Russell County, KY (1957-2024)

Melissa R. Passmore, 66, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at home.

Melissa was born in Russell Springs, KY on July 25, 1957, a daughter of the late Mary Ellen (Ford) and Walter A. Russell.


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2024-02-21 16:14:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

John L. Ritzie, 79, Breeding, KY (1944-2024)

John L. Ritzie of Breeding passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at T.J. Health Columbia. He was 79 years old.

Funeral Mass will take place at 11amCT on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1217 Greensburg St. Columbia, KY. Father Pat Dolan will celebrate the Funeral Mass.

Visitation will be on Saturday from 9amCT until 10:45amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY.


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2024-02-21 15:36:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Military Kids Day at the state Capitol

Frankfort, KY - Military children still have a chance to use flight simulators, participate in a scavenger hunt and take a tour of the Kentucky Capitol as part of the annual Military Kids Day in Frankfort. The Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee hosts the event each year. It will begin at 9amET on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

The deadline to sign up is Friday, February 23, 2024. To participate, complete an online application form at legislature.ky.gov or by clicking HERE: https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/Documents/Military%20Kids%20Day%20Page%20application.pdf. The application can be submitted via email to Donna.Holiday@lrc.ky.gov.


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2024-02-21 15:33:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

ACHS basketball boy/girl double header sweep

Indian boy's outlast Caverna in OT thriller 
Lady Indians ran away with their game, a 72-22 victory


By Trey Stephens
Sports Writer for Columbia Magazine

The Adair County High School girl's basketball team raced past their opposition with a huge win, defeating the Lady Colonels of Caverna 72-22. This is a great momentum boost for the Lady Indians as they head into the last game Friday against Hart County leading up to the district tournament.

Indian Boy's team pushed past the Caverna boys in an overtime thriller! It was a close, competitive game, but ACHS completed the boy/girl sweep of Caverna Colonels with a win of 72-68 in overtime.


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2024-02-21 11:11:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Nancy Clark Bland, 83, Taylor County, KY (1940-2024)

Nancy Clark Bland, daughter of the late Jesse Clark and Mary Etta Watson Clark, was born November 22, 1940 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Campbellsville at age 83.

She was a strong-willed, independent lady. She loved her family and her dog, Misty. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and also worked for Green Thumb, The Unemployment Office and Lake Cumberland Advocacy Center.


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Jane Curry, 83, Taylor County, KY (1940-2024)

Jane Alden Curry was born February 20, 1940, in Taylor County, KY to the late Bennie and Marie Tungate Bright. She departed this life, Saturday, February 17, 2024 having attained the age of eighty-three years, eleven months and twenty-six days.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Campbellsville. She was a housewife. She was united in marriage December 24, 1956, to Joe Allen Curry, SR, who preceded her in death December 22, 2020.


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2024-02-21 11:02:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 21
Happy Anniversary, Debbie & Danny McClister (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angelique Mann (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Beverly Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, J.R. Fletcher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackson Lyric Dean | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jerry R. Hadley (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kim Carter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mariah Hensley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Tucker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mattie Willis (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Megan Renee' Keltner (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nannie Reliford (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pat Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patricia A. Hadley (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rodney Smith (1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ryder Karnes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Helm (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shelby Pittman (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stephanie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tanner Janes (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Xander Antle! | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Ann Scott, 58, Cumberland Co., KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Don Lewis Waymon, Campbellsville, KY (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Ann Slinker, Greensburg, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve 'Butch' Jewell, Green County, KY (1949-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Varnam Larson "V.L." Cook, Green Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Winnie B. Eastridge, Taylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Ormal Wilson, Adair Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ada W. Stearns, Russell County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillian E. Hatfield, Casey Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lora Rayetta Hicks, Taylor County, KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marian Clayton Vance, 101, Adair County, KY (1912-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eunice Anderson, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arline Morse-Williams, Casey Co., KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna Earle Miller, 100, Russell County, KY (1914-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nannie Myrtle Reliford, 84, Adair County, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Passmore, 59, Russell Co., KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dawson Keltner, 84, Adair Co. KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josephine Rice Hubbard, 83, Adair Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Pauline Thompson, Casey County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin (Bigfoot) Mee, 76, Cumberland Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall Daryl (Dinky) Graham, 66, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Onis Junior Popplewell, 86, Russell County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chester B. Rayburn, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Coy Lane, 88, Casey County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Smith Davidson Adams, Burkesville, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Ray, 63, Columbia, KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorval Welman Price, 80, Greensburg, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elfriede Wenz McMahan, 73, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Edward Eon, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Roderick Wheat, Jr., 72, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jamie Lynn Carroll, 42, Columbia, KY (1980-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jonathan Lavender, 40, Liberty, KY (1981-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth D. Burton, 66, Knifley, KY (1958-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, LaVerne Rhodes, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Osby "Bear" Karnes | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rick Hagan, 68, Columbia, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTState of Gospel music subject of CU Chapel, 9amCT/10amET | (ID:66553, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Adair Co. Health Dept | (ID:66504, Comment)

 

































 
 
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