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US Census of Agriculture: Growth for KY agricultural products

From Madison Pergrem

Frankfort, KY - With 69,425 farms dotting Kentucky's landscape and more than 12.4 million of the state's 25 million acres dedicated to some form of farming, it's evident Kentucky's roots are still very much agricultural. These numbers were just some of the statistics that came out of the recently released 2022 Census of Agriculture.

"It's no surprise agriculture is still very much a part of what makes Kentucky so special," Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said. "The numbers released by the Census solidifies Kentucky's agricultural hold. We know agriculture is a large part of our history, but these numbers show it is also moving our future forward."

The top 5 counties in Kentucky for the number of farms were: Barren County (1,621); Pulaski County (1,600); Warren County (1,530); Shelby County (1,350); and Grayson County (1,283).


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2024-02-22 12:11:26 | Comments | Printable version

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Planning for EV charging stations in Columbia



2024-02-22 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pam Hoots.
Jerry Watson and Terry Moore examine location possibilities for the new EV charging stations that will go behind City Hall in Columbia. Another station will go in New Columbia. Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville was able to provide four electric vehicle charging stations to the City Of Columbia.

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Carol Perkins: Drop Your Drawers

Previous Column: Wood for Sale

By Carol Perkins

You can lead a horse....

I have been telling Guy he needed new jeans for months. Jeans that fit, rather than falling around his ankles when he walked up the basement steps.

"These are fine," he said, "as long as I wear my belt."

I reminded him that someday he was going to the post office and lose his pants because wearing a belt around the house isn't his custom and he forgets. I have seen him walk across the room, raise his arms, and lose his pants. Here goes the story.


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2024-02-22 12:08:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins

National cellular outage affecting local customers on Thursday

From Mike Keltner, Director
Adair Co. Emergency Management

As most have already learned there is a cellular outage nationwide. In our area, AT&T and sub-carriers that use AT&T towers seem to be impacted. AT&T is encouraging users to activate WiFi calling if you have WiFi available. This will allow calls to be placed on your device.

On the iPhone this is found under "Settings / Cellular / Sim Options or WiFi calling".

Consult your phone manual for this option on other devices. (Typically found under cellular options). Sub-carriers and other cellular issuers may not have this option.


2024-02-22 12:05:09 | Comments | Printable version

Randy Short, 66, Russell County, KY (1957-2024)

Randy B. Short, 66, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at Russell County Hospital.

He was the retired owner and operator of the skating rink in the Key Village in Russell Springs, KY. He was born in April 30, 1957, a son of the late Ruby (Shumate) and Carl Short.


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2024-02-22 10:04:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Russell County student threatened on social media

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford released a statement Monday that a parent had made School Safety Officer Jackie Grider aware of a threatening message his daughter had received via snapchat.

Specifically, one message read "I'm shooting up yo school Cya Tuesday" and another one read "Watch your back Tuesday" while other messages were demeaning and hurtful.

The student will not be allowed to attend school while the district works to determine what the next disciplinary steps will be, in addition to the legal charges.


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Charles Watkins Shields, Jr, 83, Taylor County, KY

Charles Watkins Shields, Jr. of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Charles W. Shields, Sr. and Nancy Fry, was born on August 8, 1940. He departed this life on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his residence having attained the age of 83 years, six months and ten days.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Knifley Christian Church. He retired from General Telephone and served his country honorably in the United States Navy.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 22
George Washington's Birthday (1732-1799) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, David and Betty Burris (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alex Tooley (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amelia Iris Pelston (2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deborah Jean Hensley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deretha Powell (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donna Polston (Russell County) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ethan Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Evelyn Curry Pollard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason Burton (1975) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Junior Martin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Raelyn Sanders (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Richard D. Piercy (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sgt. Robbie Hancock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trevor Spencer (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, William Martin, Jr. (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, William R. Martin | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bertha Roark, formerly of Columbia, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Knight, Dunnville, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Connie Lynn Coppage, Dunnville, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda F. Hill, Columbia, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cathy Ann Conover, Columbia, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pamela York | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clyde "Joe" Streeval, Casey Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Washington Cox, Merrimac, Taylor Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ellen Page, Adair Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Hayse Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillian Pierce, Russell Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry P. Marr, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Claude Willis Shaw, Edmonton, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Roy, Russell Co., KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonita Faye Janes, Adair County, KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Evelyn Pollard, Adair County, KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reva Adise Bell, 80, Russell County, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Gaye Goodin, Russell County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Gillis Upchurch, Adair County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Grider, 84, Russell County, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Billy) Glover, Russell Co., KY (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nelda Virginia Cash, 81, Burkesville, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bertie Abbott Stump, 64, Cumberland Co., KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Wanda Marie Montgomery Brewer, 72, Green County, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Jane Hurt, 68, Metcalfe County, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie R. Ballenger, Jamestown, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Wyka, 73, Casey County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ljubica (Knezevic) Gonzalez, Taylor Co., KY/Cook Co., IL native (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sherry Grant McGrath, 55, Adair Co., KY native (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Hagy, 83, Adair County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Evelyn Martin Kerr Finley, Burkesville, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Virginia (Margaret) Perkins, Knifley, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, L.B. Conover, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1924-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Chapman, 62, Jamestown, KY (1959-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Sandusky Daugherty, 76, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buel M. Bottoms, 86, Knifley, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, C G Scott, 77, Adair Co., KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carrie Lee McClintock, 41, Adair County, KY (1977-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cindy Lou Hughes, 65, Bowling Green, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daulton Glen Turpin, 23, Taylor Co., KY (1994-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diane Ray Wright, 59, Greensburg, KY (1961-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Effie Burton Grider (1896-1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josephine Buis, 81, Argyle, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith Victor Coomer, 65, Columbia, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Earl Curry, 65, Columbia, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lyman Claywell | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Mosby Fields, 92, Edmonton, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Lawless, 62, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sheila Ellen Carter, 61, Columbia, KY native (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sherrie Lynn Luttrell, 54, Windsor, KY (1968-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Jeffries, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teri Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
4:00pmCTAdair Co. High School SBDM Council meeting | (ID:66558, Comment)
5:50pmCTLittle League Basketball: 2-3 SEMIFINAL Game 4 Winner of Game 2 vs. #1 Seed | (ID:66034, Comment)
6:00pmCTAdair Co. Republican Party Monthly meeting | (ID:66513, Comment)
Adair County Democrats meeting | (ID:66528, Comment)
Short term rental owners invited to tourism meeting in Columbia | (ID:66557, Comment)
6:50pmCTLittle League Basketball: 4-5 Game 1 #6 Seed vs #3 Seed | (ID:66035, Comment)
7:50pmCTLittle League Basketball: 4-5 Game 2 #4 Seed vs. #5 Seed | (ID:66036, Comment)

 

































 
 
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