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Kratom called the gas station heroin

Cities and states are moving to ban sales of the herb Kratom, which is often sold in convenience stores or vape shops and is not yet regulated at the federal level, according to NBC News. Six states and numerous cities have banned Kratom entirely, and an additional 15 states prohibit the sale of Kratom to minors.

According to the Washington Post, Kratom, often called "gas station heroin," was listed as the leading or partial cause of at least 4,100 deaths between 2020 and 2022, though nearly all deaths were also linked to other drug use, according to the NIH. The drug is usually sold as a liquid, powder, or tablet, and is commonly contaminated with high levels of heavy metals.


2024-11-09 23:45:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

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2024-11-09 - Cave City, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
This picture from times gone by hangs in a pizza restaurant in downtown Cave City, KY. It provides directions to all kinds of places and makes diners study it and ask each other where the sign was located in town at that time. The question of the day was - what is the building in the background?

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Irene Voils Pyles, 94, Russell County, KY

Irene Voils Pyles, of Russell Springs, passed from this earthly life on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Russell County Hospital. At the grand age of 94, she made it to her eternal, heavenly home.

Born February 20, 1930, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Lilburn and Lizzie Stearman Voils. After graduating high school, Irene became a teacher, eventually obtaining her master's degree and Rank I certification. In the very early years of her career, she taught in a one-room schoolhouse. Russell County was blessed to have her as an educator for over thirty years. Irene was a proud member of the Russell County Hospital Auxiliary Board for forty-two years and logged thousands of hours, volunteering her time doing what she enjoyed the most - helping others.


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2024-11-09 23:37:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Vote for the ACHS art department students

By Cayce Davenport

So, big fun things happening in the Adair County High School Art Room! ACHS was chosen for the Crosley Cruiser Sounds of Kentucky contest with 24 other Kentucky high schools.

Top five schools with the most votes are awarded money for the Art Department.


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2024-11-09 23:23:44 | Comments | Printable version

Randy Cox, 60, Taylor County, KY

Randy Cox, 60, of Campbellsville, son of the late Lewis Muriel Cox and Martha Sue Sidebottom Sallee was born July 19th, 1964 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Thursday, November 7th, 2024. He united in marriage to Justin Grant on October 17th, 2020 who survives.

Randy enjoyed clogging and was a part of the Green River Cloggers. He loved music and loved life. He was a former employee of Amazon and Murakami. Randy professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.


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2024-11-09 23:15:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Black Stone Cherry will lead Edmonton parade

By Kim Harwood, Executive Director
Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce

The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce announces that Black Stone Cherry will be the 2024 Christmas Parade Grand Marshals. We are excited and honored to have Harper's Home and Metcalfe Health Care residents as Honorary Grand Marshals this year.

Start planning for your float or vehicle, and help make parade night the most wonderful time of the year!


2024-11-09 22:55:04 | Comments | Printable version

Flora Alyne Rush, 87, Cumberland County, KY

Flora Alyne (Riddle) Rush of Burkesville passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 having attained the age of 87 years and 1 day. She was born on Sunday, November 7, 1937 in the Hegira Community of Cumberland County, Kentucky the daughter of Ronald Isaac & Dora Helen (Wray) Riddle.

She was a Christian Lady, longtime member of The Mt. Pisgah United Baptist Church (Bow Schoolhouse), a retired machine operator for Mither & Scott Machine Co. in Indianapolis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Hall Riddle, sisters, Lucy Kathryn Capps & Elsie Grace Spears, niece, Rebecca Stockton.


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2024-11-09 22:30:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Boil Water Advisory lifted for Portland Rd/Flatwoods area

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District
November 9, 2024

As of 10:26amCT on November 9, 2024, the Boil Water Advisory for customers on 1139-3649 Portland Rd, 22-1297 Flatwoods Rd, 240-390 Bill Handy Rd, 103-580 Kemp Rd 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.


2024-11-09 11:39:48 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Thank You, Homemakers

Shannon Steveson writes:
On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Adair County Homemakers had lunch for the Senior Resource Summit at the Extension Office. Thank You, Adair County Homemakers.
Comments re: Free lunch and learn for seniors at Extension Office


2024-11-09 09:05:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Hood Lodge Deer Hunters Breakfast

From Tim Baker

Don't forget Hood Lodge 839 Annual Deer Hunters Breakfast is going on from 6amCT to NoonCT this morning, Saturday, November 9, 2024. We're located at 44 Oak Grove Rd., Columbia, KY.


2024-11-09 08:56:56 | Comments | Printable version

Grand Group to meet Nov 12 at Old Columbia

From Jennifer Sebastian

The Adair County Grand Group will meet from 11amCT until NoonCT this Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Old Columbia, 306 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Lunch will be provided.

Grandparents (and other family members) who are raising young children are welcome.


2024-11-09 08:09:16 | Comments | Printable version

Carol Perkins: In the Pursuit of Happiness

Previous Column: Friends and Family Weekend

By Carol Perkins

In the pursuit of happiness, as a right of all Americans as is stated in the Declaration of Independence, I am searching for a solution to an age-old problem that plagues many women and often stops them from being truly happy.

As evident by the billions of dollars spent annually to rid or decrease the unhappiness the problem brings, the search is never over. In this pursuit of happiness, however, I have waited too late. Too much "water under the bridge" to swim back to the days when I should have been preparing. Now that I am losing the battle, I take up the fight.

I'm in a fight to rid myself of the tire tracks down the sides of my face, squiggly lines across my forehead, crevices buried from my nose to my mouth, and those tiny, unforgiving lines around the mouth.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 9
Happy Anniversary, John and Marie Tupman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Downey (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bradley Shane Eller (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Candice Flatt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chloe Jade Bright (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christopher Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daniel Keen | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Isaac Booher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Allen Smith (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Appleby | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joshua Todd Campbell (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karli Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kristy Claywell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry and Carolyn Harris (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lynne Darnell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phyllis Gilpin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shane Stapleton (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gilbert Brock, 79, Adair County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janette Andrew, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Fishback, Cumberland Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William C. (Charlie) Hall, Green Co., KY (1931-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Jean (Deanie) Kirgan, Metcalfe County, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles David Kirtley, Taylor County, KY (1973-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Weaver, 92, Green County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JoAnn McMahan, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Fay Hunter, 60, Russell Co., KY, (1953-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Miller, Taylor County, KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Lee Paxton Whitlock, 85, Green Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Athalee Ellis, age 64, Dunnville, KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, George Edward Funk, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Loy Dunbar, Russell Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Lee Burton, 39, Adair County, KY (1977-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Levert Bolin, 88, Russell County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie White, 83, Taylor County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carlie Barnett, 80, Columbia, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cortany Gail Giles, 32, Knifley, KY (1988-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Don England, 75, Adair Co., KY native (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Ann Larimore, Green Co., KY (1937-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James A. Compton, 62, Milltown, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Chrisley Grider (1922-2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeff Price, 45, Dunnville, KY (1977-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lavonne Anderson, 90, Metcalfe County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia L. Hickman Huff, Russell Co., KY (1946-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Joseph Kent, Jr. 82, Louisville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Hardin, 76 Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy (Tim) Bland, 29, Campbellsville, KY (1989-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walter Thomas (Tommy) Lobb, 89, Green Co., KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Wesley Rucker, 30, Green County, KY (1988-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTHood Lodge Deer Hunters Breakfast | (ID:67898, Comment)
8:00amCT3rd Annual Heartland Homesteading Conference
Homeplace on Green River, 5807 New Columbia Rd., Campbellville, KY. | (ID:67886, Comment)
Adair County Clerk's Office closed for Veterans Day | (ID:67889, Comment)
10:00amCTServices for Viola Jessie, 82, Columbia, KY (1942-2024) | (ID:67883, Comment)
NoonCTACHS Class of 1970 Reunion | (ID:67561, Comment)

 


































 
 
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