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ACHS Lady Indians fall to CC Lady Panthers

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

Last night in their season opener, the Lady Indians fell to the Lady Panthers of Cumberland County 70-37.

The team struggled to score offensively and were simply outsized by the Lady Panthers. Statistics were unavailable at the time of publishing. The team will be back on the court as they travel to Taylor County on Friday night.


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ACHS Indians win close game against Etown



2024-12-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Trey Stephens, ACHS Sports Writer for Columbia Magazine.
Lane Grant is at the basket for the Indians in their win over Elizabethtown in the Monday night season opener. The Adair County Indians defeated the Panthers of Elizabethtown 79-72.

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Garnett Sayers, 77, Casey County, KY (1947-2024)

Garnett Ray Sayers age 77, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Saturday November 30th, 2024, at the Homestead Post Acute. He was born in Casey Co., KY on October 25th, 1947 to the late Hiram and Exie Harris Sayers.

Garnett was a farmer, logger, mechanic and a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He was the widower of Connie Clinton Luttrell Sayers who passed away on October 18th, 2019.


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2024-12-04 21:31:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Gene Conner, 92, Russell County, KY (1932-2024)

Gene Conner, 92, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, November 29th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems.

Gene was born in Albany, KY on May 14, 1932, a son of the late Stella Katherine (Conner) and Everett Leslie Conner.

He was a Business Owner-Farmer.


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2024-12-04 21:28:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Carol Perkins: The Window

Previous Column: Away They Go!

By Carol Perkins

I wish I could hear all the funny stories that have happened to you and could compile them into a book. Laughter is good medicine! The following happened to a good friend, who told a group of us this account as we shared a Thanksgiving lunch. I will call her Susie rather than her real name, sparing her from recognizable fame!

Susie's son called. "Can you go to the house and meet the guy coming to repair the bedroom window?"

Susie pulled into the driveway and waited.

Soon, a man in a regular-sized car arrived and rolled down the window. "Is this Miss Amanda's house?"


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2024-12-04 16:36:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins

No Chamber of Commerce meeting in December

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

Just a reminder that we will NOT be having a December monthly meeting. We had the Member Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday in lieu of a regular meeting. We appreciate everyone who attended!

Remember the Parade at 5pmCT this Saturday, December 7, 2024 (we are starting an hour earlier this year).

Remember the first annual Chamber of Commerce Home Tour from 1pmCT to 4pmCT this Sunday, December 8, 2024. Tickets are $10 each. More information here: Home Tour to be held Sunday, December 8.


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Danny L. Jeffries, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024)

Danny Lee Jeffries of Columbia passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was 63 years old.

Per Danny's wishes, cremation was chosen and there will be no funeral services.


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2024-12-04 16:29:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Arts Council to meet Dec 12

From Joyce Coomer

The Adair County Arts Council, "Embracing the Arts In and Around Adair County," will be meeting at 5pmCT on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Everyone is welcome.

Park in back for the meeting in the lower level of the Adair Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.


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ACHS SBDM Council to meet Dec 6

From Chad A. Parnell, Principal
 Adair County High School

The ACHS SBDM Council will have a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Friday, December 6, 2024, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and possibly make recommendations for vacant positions and to appoint an interview committee for the Head Football Coach vacancy.


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Cane Valley Baptist Church Christmas Program is Dec 8

From Connie Young

Cane Valley Baptist Church will have their Christmas program at 6pmCT on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Pastor Bro. Clay Scott and congregation would like to invite everyone.

Cane Valley Baptist Church is located at 3145 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY.


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Cecil W. Pearson, Jr., 57, Knifley, KY (1967-2024)

Cecil Weldon Pearson, Jr., of Knifley died on November 20, 2024, at his residence. He was 57 years old.

A memorial service will be held at NoonCT on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

Visitation with the family will start at 10amCT on Saturday.


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Barbara Barnes, 86, Columbia, KY (1938-2024)

Barbara (Waggener) Barnes passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024 surrounded by family and under the compassionate care of Bluegrass Hosparus and the warmhearted staff of Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was 86 years old.

A celebration of Barbara's life will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville St, Columbia, KY, with Bro. John Davis officiating.

Visitation will be after 11amCT on Saturday at the church.


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2024-12-04 09:24:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair Co. Retired Teacher Association to meet Dec 10

By Mary Ann McQuaide

The Adair County Retired Teacher Association will meet at 10amCT on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Adair County Chamber of Commerce-basement, 201 Burnsville Street, Columbia, KY.

Please join us as we provide updates to WEP/GPO, recognize newly retired teacher(s), discuss travel money savers, share in some Christmas crafts and Christmas snacks. Donations for the food pantry and school supplies will be collected.


2024-12-04 09:16:06 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 4
Happy Anniversary, Barry and Angela Estes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, James and Judy Watson (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angela Estes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daniel Franklin (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Devan Foster (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Matthew Coffey (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tanner Garmon (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tevin Harvey (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Linda L. Richerson, LaRue Co., KY, formerly of Campbellsville (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Veleria Edna Colson Davis, Burkesville, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Mark Greathouse, Nashville, TN (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelia Krahn, Columbia, KY (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Lee Ray, Summersville, KY (1977-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Dwayne Dobson, Summersville, KY (1963-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arlis Lee Clements, Casey Co., KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Coop, Cumberland Co., KY native (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zenith Burton, Adair County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Dale Wilson, Taylor Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Moore, Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Ray Newton, Taylor Co., KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Joe Curry, Green Co., KY, Adair Co. native (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Barry Hayes, Adair County, KY (1953 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Wayne (Mr. Bounce) Epperson, Adair Co., KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Hatter, 77, Liberty, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Daniels, Adair Co., KY (1964-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Beard, Taylor Co., KY ( 1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zella Withers Owens, Russell Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bobby Joe Tweedy, Cumberland Co., KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Crystal McFarland, 37, Columbia, Adair Co., KY; Liberty, KY native (1978-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Maxine McGaha, 83, Adair Co., KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bruce Edward Hartman, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Beatrice Tucker Rodgers, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terrance Keith (Terry) Poynter, 60, Green Co., KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Patterson, 57, Hustonville, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonita Lee Comer, 55, Russell County, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Dean Williams, Adair Co., KY/Tarrant Co., TX (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eddie Hutchison, Adair Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Huston Crowe, 87, Casey Co., KY/Marion Co., KY native (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Webb Coe, 64, Cumberland Co., KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Larimore Stearman, 89, Green County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold E. (Hudge) Hudgins, Green County, KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Flowers Taylor, Adair County, KY (1918-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James D. Russell, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linnie Wright, 104, Liberty, KY (1918-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loretta Wells, 79, Jamestown, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randy L. (Boogie) Flowers, 51, Burkesville, KY (1969-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sheila Price, 61, Columbia, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommy Cape, 67, Cundiff, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willie Francis Carter, 82, Burkesville, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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