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Extension Office closed on Monday

From Dylan Gentry

The Adair County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, to observe Memorial Day. We will reopen at 8amCT on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The Extension Office staff wishes everyone a great Memorial Day.


2024-05-24 20:52:22 | Comments | Printable version

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ACHS Class of 2024 commencement night



2024-05-24 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Jade Waggener for ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Luke Rich gives the V for victory sign with a smile that shows how good it feels to accomplish graduation! It's just hours away from the 2024 Adair County High School commencement celebration tonight where families and friends can give their hearts to those they've helped along the way.

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ACHS sports update - All District

By Trey Stephens
Sports Writer for Columbia Magazine

Several Lady Indians were selected to the All District team: Ellie Cheatham, Lilee Wall and Gracie Gist.

Our Indians also had the following selections to the All District team from our Indians baseball team: Jake McQueary, Brayton Coomer and Bode Richard.

Those student athletes displayed excellence the entire season and Adair County is so grateful to have them.


2024-05-24 11:20:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Corey Daniel, 35, Casey County, KY (1989-2024)

Corey Eugene Daniel, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Casey County Hospital. He was 35.

Born on May 2, 1989, in Danville, Kentucky, he was a son of Pamela Daniel Harris of Liberty and the late Stevie Harris. Corey enjoyed reading, gardening, animals, and coloring.


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2024-05-24 11:20:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Tips given for safety in all water recreation

Enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and canoeing - safely!

Memorial weekend marks the beginning of summer and water recreation activities will be in full force. The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) offer these safety tips to help Kentuckians enjoy the abundant water resources available for boating, fishing, swimming, and canoeing.

Despite many water quality improvements, there is the potential for human health risks in any body of water. By using common sense, your risks of experiencing water-derived health issues can be greatly decreased.


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2024-05-24 11:11:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

ACSO: Adair man arrested for imprisonment

From Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Friday, May 24, 2024, at around 7:03amCT, Deputy Gary Roy and Sheriff Josh Brockman was dispatched to the 9000 block of KY 80 East to check on the safety of the residents.

Initially a call had been placed to Probation Officer Dustin Harvey in Columbia by a female stating that a man who is under the supervision of the KY Department of Probation and Parole was holding her and 4 children in their home and not allowing them to leave.

When Sheriff's officers arrived, they found that the doors had been padlocked and reinforced, and the man refused to open the door. Eventually he was spotted by Deputy Roy going out side door of house, and he was taken into custody.


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2024-05-24 10:51:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

State releases county unemployment data for April 2024

From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates rose in 118 counties between April 2023 and April 2024 and fell in Ballard and Lewis counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

CountyCLFEMPUNEMPApr24Mar24Apr23
Adair7,5107,1383725.0%6.2%4.1%
Casey6,7446,4762684.0%5.0%3.6%
Cumberland3,6673,5321353.7%4.3%3.2%
Green5,0824,8831993.9%4.5%3.2%
Metcalfe3,9633,7721914.8%5.8%3.6%
Russell6,5956,2513445.2%6.4%4.7%
Taylor11,91611,4574593.9%4.7%3.1%

Washington and Woodford counties recorded the lowest jobless rates in the commonwealth at 3.2% each. They were followed by Fayette, Marion and Oldham counties, 3.4% each; Scott and Shelby counties, 3.5% each; and Anderson, Bourbon, Carroll, Jessamine and Spencer counties, 3.6% each.


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2024-05-24 09:33:09 | Comments | Printable version

Ida Shearer, 55, Columbia, KY (1968-2024)

Ida Lynn Shearer of Columbia died on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:10 A.M. at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 55 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Darrell Landis officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery, with full military honors presented by V.F. W. Post 6097.

Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Monday, May 27, 2024.


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2024-05-24 09:13:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

William Earl Henderson, 88, Green County, KY

William Earl Henderson of Summersville, Kentucky, son of the late Earl Henderson and Nancy Lewis Young Henderson, was born on Thursday, March 12, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky and passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at his home. He was 88 years, 2 months, 11 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a member of Summersville Baptist Church, and served as a deacon for 50 plus years. He enjoyed being active in the church along with being a Sunday School teacher for many years. He was also a member of the William B. Allen Masonic Lodge #704 and worked as a farmer.


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2024-05-24 08:35:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Where do I charge it if I buy an EV?

By Tom Waggener

When I first contemplated purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), the first question that crossed my mind was, "Where do I charge it?" The answer, as it turned out, was closer to home than I expected.

Setting up a charging station became part of my pre-purchase planning, whether in the garage, carport, or conveniently near my home.


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2024-05-24 08:20:05 | Comments | Printable version

Leonard Passmore, 70, Dunville, KY (1953-2024)

Leonard Passmore, 70, of Dunnville, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at home.

He was a logger and enjoyed working with pulling mules and horses. He was born in Dunnville, KY on November 20, 1953, a son of the late Agnes (Cook) and Joe Passmore.


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2024-05-24 08:08:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Hope Salyers awarded Gilman Scholarship

Kimberly "Hope" Salyers of Liberty is the daughter of the late Debra Sue Salyers Salisbury. A first-generation college student, she is an elementary education major and earned the scholarship to complete her student teaching in Germany in Spring 2025.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Eighteen Western Kentucky University students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the March 2024 application cycle, more than any other college or university in Kentucky.


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2024-05-24 00:49:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Have you voted your favorites today?

Remember you can vote for your area favorites every day at the Kentucky Living site. Larry Smith is up for favorite radio broadcaster, Brothers BBQ, Harden Coffee and Green River Lake are also local choices that can be supported.

Here's the link to click or copy and paste into your browser
https://www.kentuckyliving.com/explore/best-in-kentucky/vote-for-2024-best-in-kentucky


2024-05-24 00:48:13 | Comments | Printable version

Cathy Gail Clark, 55, Taylor County, KY (1968-2024)

Cathy Gail Dowell Clark of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Richard Gail Dowell and Rozell Katherine Hurt Dowell, was born on Thursday, August 1, 1968 in Bowling Green and departed this life on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her home. She was 55 years, 9 months, and 21 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.


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2024-05-24 00:45:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Parita Thompson, 66, Green County, KY (1957-2024)

Parita Faye Thompson was born May 21, 1957, in Green County, Kentucky to the late James Amos and Lela Thornton Thompson. She departed this life Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Glasgow Signature Healthcare, having attained the age of sixty-six years, eleven months and twenty-six days.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Jacob Grove Baptist Church. She was a Green County High School Graduate. She enjoyed sports, especially softball and track. She loved her grandbabies, cooking and flowers.


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2024-05-24 00:42:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 24
Happy Anniversary, Brian and Tiffani Campbell (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Chris and Rita Bragg (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Dennis and Lisa Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Randall Brian and Tiffani Campbell (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alley Brook Crawhorn (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Reed Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brooklyn Bardin (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryce Farris (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carroll Wheatley Powell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debbie Moore Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dr. Edward "Doc" Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Faylene (Fay) Spencer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Harold Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Pendleton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Tiller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pam Shearer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roy Dean (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruth Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Blue B. Lynch, Liberty, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ersie Pearl Beasley Delk, formerly of Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Jack Davidson, Russell County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie B. Sullivan, Cumberland Co., KY native (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fay Touchstone Pope, Taylor Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Beth Branstetter, Metcalfe Co., KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma McCool, Burkesville, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loeta Myers, Adair County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ida Mae "Charlie" Smith, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenna Nadine Keltner, Adair Co., KY, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Parker Ewing, Taylor County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Thomas Billingsley, Monroe Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy D. Judd, Taylor County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Jack Conner, Russell Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diana Tucker Salmon, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lilburn (Dwight) Wilcher, Casey County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margarita Wheeler Thomas, Estill Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tom Brock, 62, Milltown, Adair County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gloria (Jean) Karr, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen F. Newton Vaughn, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Michael White, 65, Edmonton, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John A. Fisher, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kermit Eugene (Cub) Hadley, 73, Adair County, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Gale Bradshaw, 59, Columbia, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Miller, 68, Greensburg, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Stone, 86, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Reeves Smith, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Addis Abrell, 73, Adair Co., KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, May 24, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
11:00amCTServices for Beverly Ann Powell, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) | (ID:67000, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Russell Co. Health Dept | (ID:66882, Comment)
6:00pmCTOld Time Outdoor Revival at Barnett's Creek Community Church: Bro. Jonathon Willis | (ID:66949, Comment)
"Be Refreshed in His Presence" at New Life for the Nations | (ID:66997, Comment)
Doors Open for ACHS Class of 2024 Commencement Exercises
Commencement Exercises will start at 7pmCT in the John Burr Memorial Gymnasium | (ID:67006, Comment)
7:00pmCTACHS Commencement ceremonies in the Gym | (ID:66993, Comment)
9:00pmCTACHS Project Graduation in the Gym | (ID:66994, Comment)

 

































 
 
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