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Daily News for Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Parade entries invited for Founder's Day event The Summer Shade Founder's Day celebration is inviting entries into their May 11, 2024 morning parade. Accepting the following entries: antique cars, modern vehicles, horses & wagons, ATVs, political, business, individuals, floats etc. Email the Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce for more information: Metchamb@scrtc.com . 2024-04-17 23:48:40 | Comments | Printable version
Larry Hopper, 68, Casey County, KY (1955-2024) Larry Ray Hopper, of Dunnville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 in Jamestown. He was 68 years of age. Larry was a retired employee of the Lake Cumberland State Park, where he worked for 28 years as an accountant. He enjoyed fishing, working crossword puzzles, and spending time with his grandchildren. His family lovingly describes him as a "Storyteller Extraordinaire." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-17 23:41:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Citizens Academy to be held by City of Columbia The City of Columbia will hold its first Citizens Academy - a class led by representatives of the Columbia Police Department with assistance from other first response agencies. The first class will be an initial four week session consisting of one day a week for a period of two hours. The initial class will focus on the structure of the police department, emergency response, drug and alcohol training, possible tours of emergency organizations, and crime scene investigations. There will be a graduation ceremony at the end of the class. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-17 15:30:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Michael Foley, 70, Russell County, KY (1954-2024) Michael Edward Foley, 70, of Russell Springs, Passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 after a short illness. He married Barbara Sue Anderson on January 1, 1989. Barbara preceded him in death December 13, 2023. Michael and Barbara shared many years of marriage, they loved to watch UK sports and live life together. Michael was a long time farmer and construction worker. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-17 15:29:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ricky L. Coomer, 68, Adair Co., KY native (1955-2024) Ricky Lane Coomer of Marrowbone passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his residence, with his family by his side. He was 68 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Roger McKinney and Bro. Jerry Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Saturday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-17 13:51:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Austin Trace Road closed for repairs From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Per Road Foreman Barry Hamlett, Austin Trace Road will be closed after 8:30amCT to replace a road tile. 2024-04-17 12:48:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
ACES SBDM Council meeting cancelled From Sommer Brown, Principal Adair County Elementary School Adair County Elementary School's School-Based Decision Making Council will not have their regularly scheduled April meeting. The meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2024, has been cancelled. 2024-04-17 12:47:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Betty B. Stokley, 89, Clay City, KY (1934-2024) Betty Bruce (Willoughby) Stokley of Clay City, Kentucky, formerly of Adair Co., and widow of James Ben Stokley of Lacoochee, Florida, passed away on April 6, 2024. She was 89 years old. Betty was the matriarch of her family. A faithful Christian; a kind and gentle soul. She was a talented gardener, an amazing cook and devoted wife, mother, and Mamaw. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-17 11:36:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Layne Weston at SCY Championships From March 8 through March 10, 2024, 9-year-old Layne Weston of Columbia competed in the 2024 12 & Under Kentucky SCY Championships in Louisville. Layne competed in 7 total events throughout the meet, finishing in 8th or better in every single one. He finished 8th (200 Free), 7th twice (200 IM, 100 IM), 6th (50 Free), 5th (100 Free), and 2nd twice (50 Breast, 100 Breast). Layne is a member of the Southern Kentucky Swim Club, based in Bowling Green, at the Lindsey Wilson satellite location. Tyler King, Co-Head Coach for the SKY swim team, says, "Layne is a very bright young man who has an amazing work ethic and an even better personality for someone of his age. His hard work in the pool is starting to pay off for him during competitions, and the short course championships showed why. His second place finishes in the 50 and 100 Breaststroke competitions were the events in which he shined the most during the meet." Layne touched the wall at 36.59 in the 50 Breaststroke, and a blazing 1:19.85 in the 100 Breaststroke. Layne's 100 Breaststroke time has made him the 6th fastest 9-year-old swimmer in the country. 2024-04-17 11:15:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Agenda for April 18 Regular School Board Meeting From Carolee Lloyd The Adair County Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in the Adair County Board Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include the Summer Feeding Program, the Time Clock Plus system, out of state travel for the ACMS BETA Club and for HOSA, and approvals for purchase of SAVVAS, Amplify, and the I-Ready Diagnostic Assessment Tool. Board Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-17 10:57:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Saturday is last day of science play at RCPL Science in play has been in focus since the beginning of the new year with seven unique play/create stations of STEM experiences on loan from the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville at the Russell County Public Library. Shevawn Foley, play specialist for the Kentucky Science Center, says RCPL has enjoyed up to 30-40 kids at a time as most of the Russell and surrounding County elementary and pre schools have brought students to enjoy the STEM experiences. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-17 09:34:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Homeplace on Green River Spring Plow Day is Saturday From Dan Koger's Public Relations Class at LWC The historic Homeplace on Green River demonstration farm celebrates spring plowing again this year with its annual Spring Plow Day Craft and Music Festival from 8amCT to 8pmCT this Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 5807 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY. Live music will be presented all day, along with country craft exhibits and sales, and demonstrations of such traditional farm skills as furniture making, tin smiting, lard making and log skidding. "We're trying to capture the sight and feel of farming over the long history of agriculture in the southcentral Kentucky area," said Lyn Stanton, Homeplace on Green River Program Director. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-04-17 09:01:03 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Middle School SBDM Council to meet Thursday From Keri Willis, Principal Adair County Middle School The Adair County Middle School SBDM Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The meeting will be held in Room 137 of ACMS, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. 2024-04-17 08:48:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 17 Happy Anniversary, David and Nancy Mann | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cathy Cross | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dale Furkins (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jack (Brad) Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Richard Napier | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Page (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Eugene Savage lll (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lanette Standridge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsey Williams (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marla Shelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Lou Feese (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Olivia Huff (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paul Eastridge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Tallon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Coop | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony George (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tristan Evans (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie J. Kilpatrick, Jamestown, KY (1961-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zachary Dale Powell, Somerset, KY (1991-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlotte Murphy George, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Buster Currans, Greensburg, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harrison Clay Ackerman, Columbia, KY (1998-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruhel Graham Judd, Greensburg, KY (1921-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lillie Catherine Strader Lobb, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Lemmon, Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Armstead Hulse, Cumberland Co., KY (1928 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Vaidean Richardson, Russell Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orthella Marie Clark, Green Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Hill, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della Mae Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Marie Creason Milby, Green Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah H. Coop, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Harris, Magnolia, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Athel (Arvis) Bernard, 83, Dunnville, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruth Akin Johnson, Green Co., KY native (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Morris Dunlap, 80, Taylor County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron Dale Lee, Casey Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estill Hamilton, 83, Metcalfe County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cordia B. Mason, 74, Russell Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Sowards, Jr., Taylor Co., KY/Fayette Co., KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Regina Moran Hall, Green County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Russell Luttrell, 65, Windsor, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Piercy , 82, Taylor Co./born Russell Co. KY - Formerly of Adair Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Moran, 82, Columbia, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Claude Cape, 70, Jamestown, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herald Elwood Moran, 85, Green Co., KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. "Yank" Loy (1922-1990) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Lynn Merriman, Taylor County, KY (1953-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Alberta Rodgers, 77, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Denise White, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Hare, Russell Springs, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robin Michelle Pennington, Liberty, KY (1963-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Elvis Harris, 58, Columbia, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Runa Rowe Wooten (1908-1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Cletta Aaron, Russell Springs, KY (1918-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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