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Indians host McCreary Central in final home game

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County High School Indians host McCreary Central in their final home game of the season Friday night. The Indians are coming off of a big win over Butler County, currently setting at 7-1 while the Raiders come in at 3-5 off a 41-12 loss to Rockcastle County who currently sets at 2nd in the 3A class.

In that game, McCreary leaned heavily on the run game with just 2 pass attempts for 7 yards, compared to 193 rushing yards. Those rushing yards are an impressive mark against a very physical Rockcastle defense who has only given up in excess of 200 rushing yards once this season.


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2024-10-24 18:59:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Adair Band working up to competition



2024-10-24 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Amber Hobaugh.
Front ensemble member Haiden Johnson smiles for the camera during a finals performance earlier this season. To show support for the Adair County Marching Band, local businesses and citizens can: Display signs of encouragement, hang blue, black and silver ribbons or balloons and cheer them on as they aim for success.

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William Passmore, 77, of Russell Springs, KY

William Passmore, 77, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, October 21st, at home.

He was born in Russell Springs, KY on November 18, 1946, a son of the late Leora (Lane) and Jim Passmore.


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2024-10-24 18:55:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Kentuckians encouraged to be safe when driving this Halloween

From Marla Marrs

Frankfort, KY - As Halloween approaches, Team Kentucky reminds all Kentuckians that "Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving." Make sure your Halloween celebration plans include being safe, sober and watchful for pedestrians while behind the wheel.

Follow these simple tips for a safe and happy evening:


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Phillip Patterson, 89, Cane Valley, KY (1935-2024)

Phillip Patterson of Cane Valley died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was 89 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in Willow Springs Cemetery in Casey County, with full military honors presented by the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation is requested after 11amCT on Sunday.


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2024-10-24 16:47:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Metcalfe Co. Schools Veterans Day Ceremonies

From Kim Harwood, Executive Director
Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce

Metcalfe County Schools will be honoring veterans in Veterans Day Ceremonies at Metcalfe County Schools on Monday, November 11, 2024.
  • A ceremony for MCES will be held at 9amCT on November 11, in the Old School Gym at Metcalfe County Elementary School, 703 W Stockton St, Edmonton, KY.

  • A ceremony for MCMS/MCHS will be held at 9:45amCT in the High School Gym at Metcalfe County High School, 208 Randolph St, Edmonton, KY.

  • A Brunch will follow at 10:15amCT in the Library at Metcalfe County High School.
All Veterans are invited.


2024-10-24 16:26:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Extension Office: Putting Together a Winter Feeding Plan

The Adair County Extension Office will host "Putting Together a Winter Feeding Plan" at 6:30pmCT on Monday, October 28, 2024. Learn about strategies to meet the nutrient needs of your herd and recycling nutrients found in hay while reducing mud and hay waste.

The Adair County Extension Office is located at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY


2024-10-24 16:15:41 | Comments | Printable version

Carol Perkins: Words Matter

Previous Column: Happy Birthday to Me

By Carol Perkins

The first time I heard someone on TV call another person a liar wasn't in a soap opera; it was on a news show. I was shocked. To say it privately was common, but they were fighting words aloud.

"Everyone knows she lies. Runs in the family" or "You can tell he's lying when his mouth is moving."

Never have I heard the word publicly as much as I do now. Maybe there are more liars in the world. Maybe lying is not considered such a mark on one's character as it once was.


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2024-10-24 16:13:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins

Still time for authors and sellers to join 2024 Book Fair

The 2024 Adair County Book Fair is fast approaching, and Mike Watson says to authors and book sellers, "if you haven't contacted me about a table space, do so now and we will have you a set up." You can reach Mike at adairgenealogy@gmail.com or 270-380-1024.

The Annual Adair Regional Book Fair takes place from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the VFW building, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY.

The following is a list of exhibitors as of Monday, October 21:


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2024-10-24 10:59:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books

Cumberland Co. posts lowest unemployment for Sept 2024

From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates rose in all 120 counties between September 2023 and September 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

CountyCLFEMPUNEMPSep24Aug24Sep23
Adair7,5947,1394556.0%6.5%4.6%
Casey6,7066,3823244.8%5.2%4.0%
Cumberland3,7603,6211393.7%3.9%3.1%
Green5,1064,8722344.6%5.1%3.7%
Metcalfe3,9043,6902145.5%5.8%4.7%
Russell6,5986,2093895.9%6.3%4.7%
Taylor12,01111,4106015.0%5.4%3.7%


Cumberland County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.7%. It was followed by Woodford County, 3.8%; Carroll County, 3.9%; Fayette, Scott and Shelby counties, 4% each; Oldham and Spencer counties, 4.1% each; and Anderson, Boone, Bourbon, Jessamine, Nelson and Washington counties, 4.2% each.


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Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Sat, Nov 16

From Bridget Compton
Adair County Deputy Judge Executive,
Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator

Residents of Adair County will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste from 8amCT to NoonCT on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Adair County Road Department.

This service is provided by Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant, the Adair County Fiscal Court, and the Division of Waste Management. The Adair County Road Department is located at 62 Service Rd, Columbia KY. The Service Road is the next road on the left past Day & Day Feed heading north on Hwy 55.

Items that will be accepted:


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2024-10-24 09:32:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Two coaches still needed for Adair Co. Little League

From Daniel Hedges

I have two teams for Div. 2-3 Adair Basketball Little League that need coaches. Please contact me at 270-282-3175 if you would like to coach. Thanks.


2024-10-24 07:37:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Soccer: LWC men dominate No. 9 Cumberlands

The Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team upset No. 9 Cumberlands (KY) in a dominating 6-1 performance Wednesday at Walter S. Reuling Stadium/Ray Wells Field.

With the victory, the Blue Raiders improve to 6-5-2 overall and 3-1 in the Mid-South Conference. Based on results from around the MSC tonight, Lindsey Wilson sits atop the conference standings with two conference matches left.

The Blue Raiders are back in action on Tuesday when they travel to Cumberland (TN) for a pivotal MSC matchup at 3pmCT.


2024-10-24 07:29:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 24
Happy Anniversary, Betty and Richard Todd (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, David and Susan Wise (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angela Bradshaw Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Arlene McAllister (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Barbara Brummett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandi Coomer Page (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carline Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, CJ Simpson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, DaShawn McClister (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debbie Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Derek Allen Cundiff (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gina Collins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason Curry (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jenny Stotts-Lundy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeremy Dewayne Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lorena Arnold Christie (1910) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mable Ruth Bryant (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Hamlett (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Susan Willis McCloud | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tristyn Renee Burton (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memoriam, James Woody (1916-2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Allen Murley, 72, Russell Co., KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Dickson, 89, Adair County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cally Paige Wilson McFall, 23, Columbia, KY (1995-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cecil Paul Young, Cumberland County, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Paul Mason Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, W. R. (Dutton) Beard, Campbellsville, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Harmon, Adair County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Ricky Johnson, Sr., Elkhorn, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip D. Randolph, Casey Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Rainwater, Knifley, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Everett Wilford Cuningham, Russell Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy E. Ballard, Cumberland Co. KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillian O. (Bobbie) Foley Shelton, Russell Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Gail Vanoy, 67, Casey County, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ila Olene Johnson, Russell Springs , KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ollie C. Newton, 81, Taylor Co., KY (1933-201 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Tommy) Colvin, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Faye (Honkey) Daniel, Burkesville, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Firkins Jessie, 79, Edmonton, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Marie Williams, 81, Burkesville, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susan Wheeler Galloway, Casey County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia L. Ashlock Strong Williams, Burkesville, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willie Bernard Shirley, 81, Metcalfe County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Frost Marsh, 75, Russell County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ada Irene Thornton, 85, Russell Co., KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alyssa LeaAnne Bagby, 23, Greensburg, KY (1996-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bruce M. Crawhorn, 88, Adair Co., KY family (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles B. (Bud) Smith, Jr., 73, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flossie Green Campbell (1925-2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Hibbard Wise, 69, Taylor County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, LaQuita Hunt, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lorena Brockman, 72, Taylor County, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Allen Burton, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Owen Lee Pollard, 98, Columbia, KY (1922-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Arvil Allen, 86, Casey Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Denton, Columbia, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Lewis (Mouse) Wise, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve F. Mann, 61, Jamestown, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommy Lynn Murray, 63, Columbia, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tracy Jo Miller, formerly of Columbia, KY (1971-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Trudy Crabb, 76, Louisville, KY (1948-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Mae Miller, 77, Greensburg, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 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:67624, Comment)
Excused In-Person Absentee Voting
8amCT to 4pmCT, at the Adair County Clerk's Office | (ID:67755, Comment)
10:00amCTHalloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest in Edmonton | (ID:67764, Comment)
10:30amCTSoup Luncheon at Metcalfe County Homemakers, Edmonton, KY, 270-432-3561 | (ID:67779, Comment)
4:00pmCTAdair Co. High School SBDM Council meeting | (ID:67761, Comment)
6:00pmCTAdair Co. Democrats Monthly meeting | (ID:67640, Comment)
Adair Co. Republican Party Monthly meeting | (ID:67641, Comment)

 


































 
 
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