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Basketball: LWC dominant over Montreat in CU Classic

Campbellsville, KY - The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team opened the Campbellsville University Classic with a 106-61 victory against Montreat (NC) on Friday at the Powell Athletic Center.

With the victory, Lindsey Wilson improves to 5-0 on the season. This marks the first time since the 2017-18 season the Blue Raiders have opened a season 5-0.

Lindsey Wilson will close out the Campbellsville University Classic on Saturday against Brewton-Parker at 1pmCT at the Powell Athletic Center.


2024-11-08 21:32:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Epicurean Kentuckian: In the homemakers kitchen



2024-11-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Lunch was provided by the Adair County Homemakers at the informational Senior Summit Friday. On the menu were: Chicken noodle soup, Vegetable beef and Plain vegetable soups, Potato soup, Taco soup, Chicken Gnocchi, and Chili. There were also sandwiches - bologna, turkey, and ham. All that plus cookies, coffee, water, and tea.

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KSP: Wayne Co. man sought in murder investigation

From Trooper Scottie Pennington

Monticello, KY - The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London, received a call from Wayne County 911 requesting investigative assistance involving a house fire and that the residence owner could be inside on Old Springs Road in Wayne County just after 1amET on November 8, 2024.

The initial investigation reveals Detective Matthew Parmley responded to the residence and spoke with the Wayne County Fire Department, who had located a victim believed to be 64-year-old Mary J. Fulton of Monticello, KY. Her son, 43-year-old Joseph K. Fulton, who resides with her, was missing from the scene and had reportedly made statements claiming he shot his mother and set the house on fire.

Mr. Fulton is considered armed and dangerous and has an active arrest warrant. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts or if you spot him, please contact KSP Post 11 at 606-878-6622, call 911, or text the KSP tip line at 67283, starting your message with "KSPTIP."


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2024-11-08 14:28:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

KAFC approves over $770K in area BFLP loans

From Madison Pergrem

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 17 agricultural loans totaling $3,407,175 for projects across the Commonwealth today at its monthly board meeting.

Fourteen Beginning Farmer Loans (BFLP) totaling up to $2,657,175 were approved, in the following counties:
  • Adair County ($117,500)
  • Breckenridge County ($250,000)
  • Christian County ($142,800)
  • Graves County ($250,000)
  • Grayson County ($115,750, $155,000, $250,000)
  • Logan County ($240,000)
  • Madison County ($144,000)
  • Metcalfe County ($218,875)
  • Russell County ($250,000)
  • Taylor County ($191,250)
  • Trigg County ($250,000)
  • Wayne County ($82,000)
The BFLP is designed to assist individuals with some farming experience who desire to develop, expand, or buy into a farming operation.


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2024-11-08 14:25:20 | Comments | Printable version

County Offices to close for Veterans Day

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

Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant's office, the Green River Animal Shelter, the Adair County Recycling Center, and the Adair County Road Department will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day.

Please take time to honor and thank the brave men and women who currently serve and have served this country.


2024-11-08 09:23:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Boil Water Advisory issued for Portland Rd/Flatwoods area

Update: Boil Water Advisory lifted for Portland Rd/Flatwoods area

From Columbia Adair Utilities District
Date Issued 11/7/2024
Time Issued 3:50 P.M.

A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for all consumers on 1139-3649 Portland Road, 22-1297 Flatwoods Road, 240-390 Bill Handy Road, 103-580 Kemp Road. The advisory has been issued due to a main line break.

Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.

This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181.


2024-11-08 09:20:40 | Comments | Printable version

Free lunch and learn for seniors at Extension Office

A free Senior Resource Summit is being held today, Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairgrounds Street, Columbia. The event is designed to help guide seniors, their families, and caregivers on services and products that will enrich the lives of the aging population in our community.

Lunch will be provided by Adair County Homemakers and more than 20 vendors will be available to answer questions. Scheduled speakers and topics follow.


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2024-11-08 09:17:46 | Comments | Printable version

Boil Water Advisory lifted for Oxford Place

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District

As of 7:50amCT on Friday, November 8, 2024, the Boil Water Advisory for customer on Oxford Place, West Park Dr, Pineview Loop, Eagle Dr, & Pineview Dr. has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water.


2024-11-08 09:17:44 | Comments | Printable version

Vendors announced for Heartland Homesteading Conference

From Lyn Stanton
Program Director, Homeplace on Green River

Don't miss the chance to get some genuinely unique handmade items this Saturday at the Homesteader Vendor Market!

The Market is part of the Third Annual Heartland Homesteading Conference at Homeplace on Green River. Market hours are 1pmCT to 7pmCT on Saturday, November 9, 2024, and admission to the market is free. Homeplace on Green River is located at 5807 Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY.

Shoppers are welcome to check out the class lists while they are here, and if they see a class they want to join, day passes, and 3-hour single session passes are available at the registration table (wristbands are required for class participation).

Item Vendor list:


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Catron and Perdue part of DOCJT Class 552

From Michael Moore

Richmond, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday, November 7, 2024, that 32 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's (DOCJT) basic training academy.

Among the graduates were Kendall Catron with the Russell Springs Police Department and Hunter Perdue with the Burkesville Police Department. These law enforcement officers now will return home to serve and protect the commonwealth and create safer communities.

"Congratulations to today's graduates, who have dedicated themselves to 20 weeks of extensive basic training," said Gov. Beshear. "Our commonwealth is a better, safer place because these individuals have answered the call to service. Thank you for protecting your communities and our children's futures."


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2024-11-08 07:21:59 | Comments | Printable version

Veterans Day Service at Egypt Christian Church

From W. M. Feese, Jr.

All Military Veterans will be honored during the 10amCT Worship Service at Egypt Christian Church on Sunday, November 10, 2024, and there will be prayers for those currently serving in the military. A special presentation will be made to the veterans who are present.

Egypt Christian Church is located at 4855 Knifley Road, and everyone is welcome to attend.


2024-11-08 07:13:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 8
Happy Anniversary, Bobby and Lila Loy (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Dewey & Glenna Bailey (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Justin and Vanessa Tucker (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ariel Thompson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Blaire Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Braydon Corbin (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carolyn Lynn Bailey Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cheyayne Coffey (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cheyayne Marie Coffey (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Espinoza | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ethan Edwards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Glenda Sue Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Harold Bailey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Helen Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Kelly | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Stone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marshall Sneed (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pam Branscum-Hancock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pamela Pitman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Corbin | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Clark, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice Calhoun, native of Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Franklin Ewing, Campbellsville, KY (1961-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Young Newby, Cumberland Co., KY (1922-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy A. Miller, Russell County, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loretta New Ritchie, 83, Science Hill, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Keltner, Adair Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Altha Lois DeSpain< Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon Beams, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jo Sullivan, Green Co., KY (1926-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jared Shane Vibbert, Russell Co., KY (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Herfel, 90, Russell Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ora Pearl Compton, Green Co., KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doyle William (Satch) Patterson, Green Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Preston J.D. Bell, 74, Russell Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Max, 87, Taylor County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Fred E. Fudge, Adair Co., KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Luey Dean Luttrell, 61, Casey County, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Charlotte Ann Pierce Bryant, 73, Green Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmie Lee Wallen, Green Co., KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Ellen (Goode) Dickens, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Carson McDonald, Vietnam War Veteran, Russell Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morris (Pompano) Beard, age 77, Taylor Co, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Mae Cole, 89, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Ruth Pfaff Austin, 71, Russell County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Virginia Handy Tutt, 94, Green County, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nola Harper Tosh Wallace, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annabel Lee-Faith Hudson & Amethyst Neveah Hudson, Taylor Co., KY (2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Sue Janes, 69, Adair County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adron Estus Wheat, 72, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice (Beady) Williams McKinney, 82, Green Co., KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Keith, 76, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Devon Brown, 70, Columbia, KY (1953-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Gary Thomas Lane, 78, Danville, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hugh Thomas (Tommy) Edwards, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice B. Corbin, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Sullivan, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin Alan Russell, 43, Jamestown, KY (1977-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin R. Jones, 35, Knifley, KY (1986-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Luttrell, 78, Liberty, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patsy D. (Pat) Pickett Lile, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Renea (Coomer) Kerns, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell Dean Neat, 78, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William C. Reed, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, November 8, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTE-SCRAP Collection at Adair County Recycling Center | (ID:67770, Comment)
11:00amCTFree lunch and learn for seniors at Extension Office, three topics and 20 vendors to answer questions | (ID:67895, Comment)
3rd Annual Heartland Homesteading Conference
Homeplace on Green River, 5807 New Columbia Rd., Campbellville, KY. | (ID:67885, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Russell Co. Health Dept | (ID:67831, Comment)
6:00pmCTACHS Football tonight opens postseason play | (ID:67893, Comment)

 


































 
 
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