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Purdy Separate homecoming Sunday, Aug. 25

From Arlene McAllister

Purdy Separate Baptist Church will hold its homecoming day on Sunday, August 25, 2024. It will start at 9:30amCT. Bro Clifton Bennett will be preaching and the Cains will be singing.

Purdy is located at 8004 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY.


2024-08-22 21:27:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

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Work in progress on new lighting



2024-08-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch.
Work is underway this week in New Columbia on lighting that will help reduce nighttime accidents on entry to the Walmart Center.

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Harold McCoy, 77, Metcalfe County, KY (1947-2024)

James Harold McCoy, age 77, formally of Summer Shade, KY, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born April 12, 1947, to the late Harold and Velma (Brown) McCoy.

He was a member the Summer Shade Christian Church, but attended at the Seven Springs Church, in Node. He loved his church family so much. He enjoyed watching and attending his grandsons sports and taking them fishing and deer hunting. He was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, also serving one year in Vietnam. He served his country with pride.


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2024-08-22 21:23:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Randy Dean Ervin, 63, Metcalfe County, KY (1960-2024)

Randy Dean Ervin, 63, of Edmonton, KY passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Metcalfe County on December 11, 1960, to the late Willie Robert "Bootie" Ervin and Maelene Burris Ervin.

He was of the Christian faith and enjoyed hunting, farming, riding his horse, and spending time with his family and friends.


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2024-08-22 21:19:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Indians vs Lakers to battle Friday night

By Trey Stephens
Columbia Magazine Staff Writer


On Friday Night, Adair County High School Football will begin its season on the road at Russell County. The Indians will look for a repeat of the 40-0 victory over the Lakers in the season opener last year.

Russell County still leads the series against Adair County 8-5 since 2010. This game specifically, will have added meaning for Russell County as it will be the debut regular season game held on their new Finley Field at the First National Bank Athletic Complex.


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2024-08-22 21:16:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Carrie Lee Joines, 98, Liberty, KY (1926-2024)

Carrie Lee Hash Joines, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was 98.

Born on May 28, 1926, in Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Lee Andrew and Mattie Parsons Hash. Carrie was formerly employed by Cumberland Production Credit. She was a member of Creston Missionary Baptist Church.


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2024-08-22 21:10:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Russell Co. Extension Homemakers kick off their new year

From Sue Foley
Russell County Extension Homemakers President

The Russell County Extension Homemakers started their 2024-2024 year on July 1, 2024. The first Council meeting of the year is scheduled for 4pmCT on Monday, August 26, 2024. The homemaker group has five clubs: Sunset, Crafty Bees, Homemakers on the Go, Piecemakers Quilt Guild, and Homemakers by Heart. Three of these clubs meet monthly in the evening, while two clubs meet during the daytime at the Extension Office.

If you are interested in attending a club meeting, call the Russell County Extension Office at 270-866-4477 and ask for Megan Gullett. County participants are welcome to be members-at-large, choose a club, or join as a mailbox member, where one can receive a newsletter in the mail.

Upcoming Extension Homemaker Dates Programs:
Call 270-866-4477 to RSVP


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2024-08-22 15:42:50 | Comments | Printable version

Cumberland still lowest unemployment for July 2024

From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates rose in 119 counties between July 2023 and July 2024, including Adair and surrounding counties, and fell in Lee County, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

CountyCLFEMPUNEMPJuly24June24July23
Adair7,3956,9124836.5%6.3%5.7%
Casey6,6106,2763345.1%5.0%4.4%
Cumberland3,7203,5781423.8%3.9%3.5%
Green4,9574,7092485.0%4.9%4.2%
Metcalfe3,8993,6802195.6%5.5%5.2%
Russell6,5896,1933966.0%6.0%5.4%
Taylor11,65911,0466135.3%4.9%4.4%

Cumberland County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.8%. It was followed by Woodford County, 4%; Washington County, 4.2%; Anderson, Boone, Bourbon, Carroll, Fayette and Scott counties, 4.3% each; and Jessamine County, 4.4%.


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2024-08-22 10:15:40 | Comments | Printable version

City is working with small businesses

From Mayor Pam Hoots

The City of Columbia is working with local shop owners in an initiative to support "shopping local first".

Shopping local supports the economy, and builds relationships.

One idea is to find local food trucks and local personnel that have baking businesses that they could highlight in a special event at storefronts.


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2024-08-22 00:00:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 22
Happy Anniversary, Alice and Everett Wheeler (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, David and Holly Jessie (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Austen McCann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Duchie Beck Helm | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacob Burton (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacob Curry (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James (Bubby) Jessee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamie Phelps | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaxon Trent Spires (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melody Russell Pollard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Noah Polston (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tami Coomer Gearlds (1979) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wanda Beard | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adrian (Tater) Wethington, 76, Liberty, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aileen P. Graybeal McDaniel Huff, Taylor County, KY native (1927-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Grider Walters, 67, Russell Springs, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anthony (Tony) Alexander Key, 67, Burkesville, KY (1949-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arvil Woodrum, Casey Co., KY (1926-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara England, 82, Adair County, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobbie J. Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1947-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles (Choppy) Jeffries, Green Co., KY (1962-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Foster Pickett, Russell Co., KY (1925-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny L. Jeffries, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Pritchard, 82, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David White, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ellen Shirley Houk, 89, Green County, KY (1929-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ermon Radford, Burkesville, KY (1933-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ezra Lee Wilson, 89, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floyd Lunsford, Sr., Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freda Stayton, Christie Chapel Community (1940-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Lee Buis, 52, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gordon J. Stargel, 92, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grey Elijah Hayes, Casey Co., KY (Aug. 22-Nov. 19, 2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Walters 86, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Weddle, 92, Liberty, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman N. Buck, 84, Casey Co., KY (1930-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hubert Junior Groce, 73, Cumberland Co., KY (1941-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Illena Durham Peace, originally from Casey Co., KY (1929-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ima Gene McClure, 90, Russell Co., KY (1924-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Dewayne Hadley, 34, Russell Co., KY (1979-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Cape, 54, Adair County, KY (1959-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Flanagan, 66, Russell Co., KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph E. Sparks, 78, Breeding, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kelly A. McCann, 60, Columbia, KY (1963-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leona Lane, 68, Taylor County, KY (1949-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Magola Ann Richardson, 88, Russell Co. KY (1928-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Esther McVay Russell, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Kimbler, Adair County native, (1935-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Rodgers, Casey County, KY (1930-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Lay, 62, Hustonville, KY (1955-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Lewis Walters, Taylor County, KY (1965-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Neshella Kay Holliman, 41, Columbia, KY (1980-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Donald (PK) Warren, Adair Co., KY (1949-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall Allen Clark, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Abston, 66, Columbia, KY (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert 'Bobby Gail' Shuffett, Adair County, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rodney Darrell Wheat, 44, Russell Co., KY (1971-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Elmore, Casey County, KY (1951-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Pruitt, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie W. Cowan, 55, Columbia, KY (1963-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Keith Bradshaw, Adair Co., KY (1922-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kay Bradshaw Whitehead, Metcalfe County, KY (1953-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Hoover, 69, Columbia, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Trannie Irwin, 83, Russell County, KY(1930-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bud) Radford, 81, Burkesvlle, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Adkins, Green Co., KY (1943-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Thomas Brown, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTSMART Recovery meeting at Adair Co. Health Dept | (ID:67312, Comment)
Kentucky State Fair running now through August 25th in Louisville | (ID:67391, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Barbara Jo Rayburn, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2024) | (ID:67417, Comment)
4:00pmCTACMS SBDM Council meeting | (ID:67397, Comment)
ACHS SBDM Council meeting | (ID:67420, Comment)
5:00pmCTACMS Girls Basketball vs Russell Co. | (ID:67349, Comment)
6:00pmCTAdair Co. Republican Party Monthly meeting | (ID:67321, Comment)
Adair Co. Democrats Monthly meeting | (ID:67322, Comment)
Adair Co. Board of Education meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:67425, Comment)

 


































 
 
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