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Fireworks finale will be at Lakefest Saturday

Lakefest on the Square in Jamestown, KY begins today, Friday, July 5, 2024 with pageants and wrestling.

The fun will resume Saturday, July 6th with breakfast in Beck Park and continue throughout the day with something going on for all age family members. There will be a fireworks finale at 10pmCT.


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2024-07-05 - Fairplay, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold.
Veronica writes, "Barn kitty exploring the garden, perhaps gettong ever closer to catching that elusive bird. Kitty, Pretty Shadow."

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Dale Wethington, 70, Casey County, KY (1954-2024)

Dale Wethington, of Liberty, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Baptist Health Lexington. He was 70. He was born on March 20, 1954 to Denis Anthony and Mary Helen Hogue Wethington.

He was a retired plant manager for North Point Training Center, where he was known as "Tiny". He was owner and operator of Big D's Transport. Also, he was a bricklayer, hod carrier, mowed yards and was a gate hauler. He was a veteran of the KY Air National Guard, a former member of the rescue squad, a former volunteer firefighter and former chief of the Clementsville Fire Department, and was a member of the Green River Valley Separate Baptist Church.


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2024-07-05 15:07:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Paint the Town on July 25

From Tiffany Collins

The City of Columbia will be having their 6th annual Paint The Town from 4pmCT to 8pmCT on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

This year it will be done a bit differently. The square will be blocked off and various giveaways for children will be done. The ambulance service, fire department, and the city police drug trailer will be onsite for children tours and demonstrations. There will be popcorn, popsicles, and other items for the children.

If you would like to participate, please contact Tiffany Collins at City Hall at 270-384-2501. Trey Stephens is doing a map of the area and locations.


2024-07-05 12:36:29 | Comments | Printable version

Kentucky's alpaca industry celebrated in July

From Madison Pergrem

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky alpaca farmers and the alpaca industry add an enriching diversity to Kentucky's agricultural economy. This month, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Alpaca Association celebrate Kentucky Alpaca Fleece and Fiber Month.

"Kentucky is a great place to raise alpacas for many reasons," said Nancy Lindemood, president of the Kentucky Alpaca Association. "We appreciate the support from Kentucky's agricultural programs, such as Kentucky Proud, KCARD and the Extension Services that provide helpful resources to new and established alpaca farms."

The Kentucky Alpaca Association has members in 30 counties across the Commonwealth, but alpacas can be found in nearly all of Kentucky's 120 counties. The Kentucky Alpaca Association members breed and sell alpacas, produce alpaca fiber and fiber products for sale on their farms and at local markets and offer various agritourism activities.


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2024-07-05 09:43:30 | Comments | Printable version

TJ Samson FMR welcomes new physicians

From Stacey Biggs

On July 1, new physicians began their residency training at T.J. Regional Health through the University of Louisville / Glasgow Family Medicine Residency (FMR) Program.

After graduating from medical school, physicians are required to complete residency training in their chosen specialty before they are able to practice medicine independently. These new resident physicians were selected after a rigorous vetting and interview process from hundreds of applications received from graduating medical students.

Established in 1997, Glasgow FMR concentrates on training physicians for practice in a rural-based community that spans several counties and supports nearly 200,000 people. T.J. Samson Community Hospital provides residents with the unique opportunity to individualize their three years of hands-on training in a hospital setting.

This year's new resident physicians include: Micha Thomas, DO; Blessy George, MD; Manish Shetty, MD; Brenden Van Der Werff, MD and Amad Mohammad, MD.


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2024-07-05 09:33:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Carol Perkins: I took my phone for a ride

Previous Column: The Pursuit of Happiness

By Carol Perkins

I took my phone for a ride. It landed a half mile from town with the cards I keep in the phone holder scattered.

A familiar face knocked on my door three days later, holding my phone. I was so glad. I had no idea where I had lost it.

"What kind of cake do you like?" I asked, filled with gratitude. By the next day, I had baked him a German Chocolate cake.

The problem started Monday when I attempted to do three things at once.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 5
Happy Anniversary, Hunter and Kelly Jackson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Stanley and Shirley Jones | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Aiden Michael Keene (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amanda Dartt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Thompson (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Corey Harmon (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Derek Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackson Tucker Wall-Sinclair (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason Corbin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kalia Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelly Branham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Benningfield | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, twins Lynn (Blackie) Nixon and the late Glynn (Red) Nixon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vickie Hill | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vonda Derman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zachary Absher (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deborah (Debi) Price, Columbia, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iva Nell Sidebottom McDonald, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Alice Rooks, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Carter , Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christopher Wayne Underwood, Green Co., KY (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stella Louise Kean, Russell Springs, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Gadberry (Bob) Gadberry, Adair Co., KY native (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Mullins, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Houk, Adair County, KY (1942-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Danny Thomas Beams, Green Co., KY (1959-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Louise Stalcup, 87, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kody Pelly, 23, Adair County, KY (1990-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angela Patton Wethington, Casey County. KY, (1961-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iva Jo Powell, 81, Casey Co., KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marcia Roy, 91, Russell County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Seth Aaron Eaton Adair Co., KY (1991-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reed Wilson, 93, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Barbee (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel C. Gann Wesley, 66, Russell Co, KY/Wayne Co., KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Ruth Back Tweedy, 95, Ribbon, Russell Co., KY, native (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glynn (Red) Nixon, 79, Adair County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernadine Voight, 89, Cumberland County, KY (1928-2017 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip B. Stover, 82, Cumberland County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Lucille Orange, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adella Sears, 67, Liberty, KY (1955-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Berenice Waggener Arnold | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bettie Rey Yarberry Parnell, 82, native of Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billey Webb Bernard, 86, Russell County, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Rodgers, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carlie Earl Smith, Russell County, KY (July 5, 1925-July 31, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cory Lee Jeffries (1988-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Charles Tinnell Sr, 75, Metcalfe County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Lee Bault, 63, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Lotter, Sr., 67, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elroy Buckner, 73, Greensburg, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eunice Marie Pierce, 92, Green Co., KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Twyford, 89, Russell County, KY (1929-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenodine Thomas, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ira Cowan, 94, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Neal Boston, 84, Greensburg, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John L. Ritzie, 79, Breeding, KY (1944-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Landon Newton, 29, Campbellsville, KY (1992-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loyd Smith, 75, Burkesville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Ann Bernard, 83, Columbia, KY native (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marvin Hutchison, Adair Co., KY (1920-2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Mueller, 72, Louisville, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Carter, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Ruby Tupman Barbee, 92, Columbia, KY (1924-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Weddle, 65, Liberty, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steven Lee Hessig, 68, Green Co., KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zachary Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, July 5, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTCounty Offices closed today:
  • Adair County Judge Executive's Office
  • Adair County Annex building
  • Green River Animal Shelter
  • Adair County Road Department
  • Adair County Recycling Center
| (ID:67177, Comment)
Friday, July 5th declared an Adair County holiday | (ID:67185, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Russell Co. Health Dept | (ID:67064, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Shannon (Catfish) Rowe, 51, Columbia, KY (1973-2024) | (ID:67179, Comment)
2:00pmCTFireworks finale will be at Lakefest celebration in Russell County | (ID:67189, Comment)
6:00pmCTTo the Nines Downtown shopping | (ID:67171, Comment)
7:00pmCTLanterns & Tombstones Historic Columbia Cemetery Walking Tour | (ID:67154, Comment)

 

































 
 
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