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Final Farmers Market in Columbia is Saturday morning

Reminder - Saturday, October 26th, is the final day of the Farmers Market on the Square (FM2) of the 2024 season.

The Market promises lots of items for holiday gifting in the booths. It is located on the corner of Merchant and Campbellsville Streets and will be open from 8am - 1pmCT.


2024-10-25 23:21:12 | Comments | Printable version

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Ancient Maple trees at the Trabue Russell House



2024-10-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Part of Columbia's heritage includes the ancient Maple trees which turn to brilliant oranges and yellows in fall at the Trabue Russell House on Jamestown Street.

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Bobby Glenn Landis, 84, Green County, KY

Bobby Glenn Landis of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Shively and Grace Beatrice Squires Landis, was born on December 20, 1939 in Green County, Kentucky. He departed this life on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at his residence having attained the age of 84 years, ten months and two days.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Fry Baptist Church. He was past Sunday School Superintendent and enjoyed teaching Sunday School.


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2024-10-25 23:18:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Zilpha M. Corbin, 89, Columbia, KY (1935-2024)

Zilpha M. (Richard) Corbin of Columbia died on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was 89 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Larry Wisdom officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Monday.


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2024-10-25 22:19:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mike Bandy, 77, Columbia, KY (1947-2024)

Joseph Michael "Mike" Bandy of Columbia died on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was 77 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Dwan Hadley officiating. Burial will follow in Cane Valley Cemetery, with honors provided by the Kentucky State Police Honor Guard.

Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Sunday.


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2024-10-25 22:15:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

4-H Country Ham Auction is November 14, 2024

By Tony Rose
Adair County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development

There will be 36 4-H youth Country Hams and 3 Cloverbud youth Country Hams for this year's in-person 4-H Country Ham Auction. We are looking for people or businesses that would be interested in bidding on and purchasing the ham gift baskets at this year's auction. If you are interested in potentially attending as a buyer, contact Tony Rose at 270-384-2317 or by email at trose@uky.edu.

The Adair County 4-H Program will be holding its 13th 4-H Country Ham Auction starting at 5:30pmCT on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service located at 409 Fairground Street.


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2024-10-25 16:25:09 | Comments | Printable version

KY 1323 and KY 2968 to be reduced to 1 lane next week

From Amber Hale

Somerset, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that beginning next week, KY 1323 and KY 2968 in Adair County will be reduced to one lane as crews perform bridge deck restorations.

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, crews will reduce KY 1323 to one lane at the Bull Run Creek bridge (mile point 0.41) located between KY 206 and Chickadee Lane. Then, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, KY 2968 traffic will also be reduced to one lane on the Louie B Nunn Cumberland Expressway overpass located between White Oak Church Road and Otha Bryant Road (mile point 1.43). Temporary traffic signals will be in place for the lane closures on both routes.

Both projects are expected to be completed November 27, 2024, but the duration of work may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra time in reaching their destination.


2024-10-25 13:42:50 | Comments | Printable version

Fish Fry and Benefit Quarter Auction on Nov 2

From Steven Baker

Friends Helping Friends is having a benefit Quarter Auction starting at 5pmCT next Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Bingo Hall. All the money raised from the Quarter Auction will be donated to the Mark Twain Shrine Club and Kosair for Kids.

If people or businesses would like to donate items to the Quarter Auction they can contact me Steven Baker at 270-250-4560.

The doors will open at 4pmCT on Saturday, with the Valley of the Cumberland DeMolay having a fish fry fundraiser. There will be fish or chicken strips, slaw, and hush puppies.

The Bingo Hall is located at 15 Shady Lane, Columbia, KY.


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Billie Jo Bell, 54, Taylor County, KY native

Billie Jo Bell, age 54, passed away peacefully at her home on October 21, 2024. Born on October 18th, 1970 in Campbellsville, KY, she was the cherished daughter of Billy Perkins and the late Jolene McDaniel.

Her love for life was evident in her passion for traveling, especially to the beach. Billie Jo's optimism and determination even during difficult times was an inspiration to many. Her love for animals was matched only by her deep devotion to her family. Billie Jo was a devoted Christian and a proud member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. For over a decade, Billie Jo excelled as a Territory Sales Manager at JTI, where her dedication and professionalism left a lasting impact in the Kentucky market.


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2024-10-25 11:43:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Ricky L. Wheat, 67, Russell County, KY

Ricky L. Wheat, 67, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, October 21st, at Russell County Hospital. Born May 24, 1957, he was a son of Edgar Wheat and Dorothy Darttlo.

He served in the Army National Guard and was a factory worker.


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2024-10-25 11:32:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

2024-2025 LL Basketball Schedule announced

From Daniel Hedges

Little League Basketball will play opening games on November 18, 2024, so that teams will have time to practice and order uniforms. Games will be played at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.

Much of the schedule for this season takes place before the Christmas Break, and each team will get 6 games plus tournament play after Christmas. Inevitably, there will be interruptions and makeup dates. My bet is it is closer to end of January before we get through tournaments.

November Little League Schedule:


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2024-10-25 09:33:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Extension Program on Managing Newly Purchased Feeder Calves

There will be a program on managing newly purchased feeder calves for improved immunity starting at 6pmCT on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in the Russell County Schools Auditorium. Those interested must call the Russell County Extension Office at 270-866-4477 to register.

The program includes a break for a meal and a sponsor presentation, and will adjourn at 8:30pmCT after a short program evaluation:


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2024-10-25 08:56:35 | Comments | Printable version

Blair Park ready for Pumpkins and Displays

Anyone planing on setting up a display or decorated or carved pumpkins is asked to call Bridget or Benisha at the Judge Executive's office, 270-384-4703, and make arrangements.

Fiscal Court leaders hopes this will be a fun thing for the whole Adair County community and would love for people to participate and build the first annual Jim Blair Center Pumpkin Trail and Pumpkin Decorating contest up to an annual event.


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2024-10-25 08:40:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Letter: Lance Burton Show, new date TBA

Kathryn Krug writes:
How can I get a ticket?
Amy Pike sent the following message about the event:
Due to scheduling conflicts the Lance Burton & Friends Show is being postponed to a date in the near future. If you already bought tickets for the November 1st performance, hold on to them. They will be good for the new date, or refunds can be provided by contacting ACMS Cheerleading Boosters.

We sincerely appreciate the support the community has shown for our Cheerleaders and our Event. We are working on rescheduling now and will let you know as soon as possible.
Comments re: Lance Burton fundraiser show for ACMS Cheer postponed


2024-10-25 08:39:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Donations being collected for Jimmy's former town

The Columbia/Adair County School Resource Officers are conducting a drive for the Johnson County Schools in Mountain City, Tennessee. They are taking socks, gloves/mittens, beanies/hats, blankets, sleeping bags, and cleaning supplies.

Adair Coujty Middle School SRO Jimmy Luttrell said, "I lived in that town and went to middle school there." He also feels the town is much like Columbia, both small, Appalachian towns with similar populations.

A trailer is located in the parking lot behind Columbia City Hall for donations. It will be available from 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.


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2024-10-25 08:36:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 25
Happy Anniversary, Bryan and Susan Miller (October 25, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Robert "Gator" and Janet Hutcheson (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Cornett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Rogers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Rikard (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brock Scholl (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carolyn Cramer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chance Melton (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charles Sexton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlie Crawhorn (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chelsea Conover | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Darrell Brackett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dean Adams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dustin Hughes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Easton Turner (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Jenkins (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emberly Keith (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Glen Roy (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacob Bryant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jakobe Payne (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jordon Tyler Burton (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelly Deaton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leoda Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marilyn Radford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Combes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Meigie Mabry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mollie Butler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patti Ann Wheeler Koller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rashawn Alexander | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sonia Waters | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Yalanda Owens | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Stanelle, 70, Russell Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rollin McGaha, Adair Co, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine McCarthy Wesley, Liberty, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eddie Alan Coe, Burkesville, KY (1964-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laura Elizabeth Holmes, Taylor Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Agnes Warren, Campbellsville, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Duluth Glenn Parson, Green Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Curtis Evans, Casey Co., KY, (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (Charlie) Brewer, Taylor Co., KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Russell Shepherd, Russell Co., KY (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Roberts, Taylor County, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brayden James Farmer, infant, (Oct. 25, 2012-Oct. 25, 2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Ford, Taylor County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Homer Cochran, Sr., Casey County, KY (1942-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Thomas McElroy, 93, Taylor Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alleyne (Holladay) Danhauer, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anne Elise Thompson, stillborn infant, Adair Co., KY (d 25 Oct 2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lula Antle, Russell County, KY, Adair Co. native (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jimmy Lee Mason, Taylor Co., KY (1978-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jordan Lorene Alexander, Glasgow, KY (2014-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lewis Calvin (L. C.) Willis, 82, Adair County, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judge Richard Benton Froedge, Metcalfe Co., KY (1934-2015)> | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randy Ray McCoy, 50, Summer Shade, KY (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
in Memory Birthday, Micheal Shreve, 60, Casey County, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Toler LeClair, 91, Russell Co., KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Rae Bernard Rogers, 76, Adair Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie Lee Goodin Curry, 98, Adair County, KY (1918-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Sneed, Columbia, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Lou Whitlow Hodges, Green County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy (Boney) Karnes, 73, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native - (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Young, 54, Cumberland County, KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Valaree Eads Dalton, Russell County, KY (1924-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ham Johnson, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co., KY native (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Floyd, 64, Taylor Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Velma Marie Wilkerson Adair County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avis McLean, 86, Columbia, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Smith, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emma Combs, 75, Adair Co., KY (1948-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Adair, 90, Columbia, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ervan Glenn Case, 75, Columbia, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Homer Paul Cochran, 41, Liberty, KY (1979-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Lewis Barnett, 70, Green Co., KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Franklin Harris, 83, Edmonton, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Elliott Judd, 104, Exie, KY (1915-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Wilkerson Campbell, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy McCubbin Strawder, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Kenneth Ballard, 85, Burkesville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tina L. Napier, 51, Greensburg, KY (1970-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, October 25, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTExcused In-Person Absentee Voting
8amCT to 4pmCT, at the Adair County Clerk's Office | (ID:67756, Comment)
9:00amCTCommodities for Senior Citizens at Adair Food Pantry | (ID:67762, Comment)
10:00amCTHalloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest in Edmonton | (ID:67765, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Russell Co. Health Dept | (ID:67628, Comment)
Services for Chad M. Pegg, 54, Columbia, KY (1970-2024) | (ID:67763, Comment)
Donations being collected at City Hall for Jimmy's former town | (ID:67793, Comment)
Blair Park ready for Pumpkins and Displays today and tomorrow | (ID:67798, Comment)
6:00pmCTGospel meeting/seminar at Columbia Church of Christ: Facing our Fears | (ID:67706, Comment)
Indians host McCreary Central in final home game | (ID:67792, Comment)
7:00pmCTColumbia Public Square Shot, Stabbed & More walk, (not for children)
Gather on steps of Adair County Courthouse Annex | (ID:67783, Comment)

 


































 
 
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