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Beta Club in the spotlight at ACHS

By Jade Waggener
ACHS senior reporter for Columbia Magazine


Beta Club sponsor and ACHS Chemistry teacher, Ms. Lydia Tiller, tells us about the group, "Beta is an academic based organization that has a foundation based on four core pillars: achievement, service, leadership, and character."

To be invited to Beta, a student must have a GPA of 3.5 and commit to 10 community service hours.


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2024-12-05 23:36:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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Christmas decorations around the Square



2024-12-05 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo from Mayor Pam Hoots.
The decorations are in place around the Public Square in Columbia, ready for the big Christmas in Columbia day Saturday, December 7, 2024.

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Shondell Thorpe, 49, Adair County, KY (1975-2024)

Shondell M. Thorpe, 49, of Columbia, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at T.J Health Columbia.

Shel was born in Louisville, KY on September 26, 1975, a daughter of the late Doris (Hoar) Foster and Larry D. Lawson. She was a housewife.


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2024-12-05 23:34:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Congratulations Connor Loy, ACHS lead scorer

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

Connor Loy became the all time leading scorer in Adair County High School Boy’s Basketball history on Tuesday night, December 3, 2024 with 2,332 total points, surpassing Chance Melton who had 2,313.

Loy had this to say when asked what it meant, “It means a lot and is pretty cool. I couldn’t have done it without the help of my teammates and coaches.” He will look to increase his career numbers the rest of the season.


2024-12-05 23:20:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Devin McDonald, 32, Russell County, KY (1992-2024)

Devin Todd McDonald, 32, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at home.

He was born on June 9, 1992, a son of Cleda (McDonald) Scott, of Russell Springs and the late Brently Blankenship. He worked at Tarter Gate.


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2024-12-05 23:05:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

David Shane Rice, 66, Columbia, KY (1958-2024)

David Shane Rice of Columbia died on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his home. He was 66 years old.

Shane requested cremation, and the family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.


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2024-12-05 20:30:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Reminder: Frigid overnight temperatures

Heather Dashkiewicz reminds everyone to leave a faucet dripping overnight to avoid frozen pipes. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to dip into the low teens overnight.

2024-12-05 20:28:03 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Sports updates

Billy Joe Fudge writes:
Surely do appreciate Trey's roundup of Adair County's sports competitions.
Comments re: ACHS Boys Basketball falls to Cumberland 77-82


2024-12-05 20:25:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

ACHS Boys Basketball falls to Cumberland 77-82

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Tuesday night, the Indians fell to Cumberland County 77-82. The Indians were behind the Panthers the entirety of the game after falling behind 10-2 early, but fought back to be down by just 4 at the half.

The Indians would continue to be just short of the Panthers for the remainder of the game, as they cut the deficit to just one point during the 4th quarter before Cumberland County regained control.


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2024-12-05 13:02:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Scam says from the Post Office - don't respond

DO NOT FALL FOR THESE SCAM TEXT MESSAGES - the Columbia Post Office says they never send text messages. Do not copy anything, don't click anything, just delete.

FALSE MESSAGE: U.S. Post: You have a USPS parcel being cleared, due to the detection of an invalid zip code address, the parcel can not be cleared, the parcel is temporarily detained, please confirm the zip code address information in the link within 24 hours.
https://u.trackinfopx.top/us
(Please reply with a Y, then exit the text message and open it again to activate the link, or copy the link into your Safari browser and open it) Have a great day from the USPS team!


2024-12-05 12:51:21 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia City Council December meeting report

By Mayor Pam Hoots

The Columbia City Council met on Monday with several items on the agenda.

The Council heard from Jenna Glass with Campbell, Myers, and Rutledge, the city's auditors on their 2024 audit presentation. She gave a brief summary of assets, liabilities, grants, and gave a report on governmental activities and business (gas and sanitation). The city is in very good financial shape.

City Attorney Mike Harris gave second reading to the cannabis ordinance, which is "prohibiting cannabis business operations in the City of Columbia."


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2024-12-05 12:40:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Lauren R. (Becky) Breeding, 72, Montgomery, AL (1952-2024)

Lauren Rebecca "Becky" (Baker) Breeding of Montgomery, AL, passed away on December 2, 2024, surrounded by those she loved. She was 72 years old.

Graveside service will be held at 10amCT on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Columbia Cemetery, with Bro. Paul Patton officiating.

There will no local visitation.

A visitation will be held at 1pmCT on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Alabama Heritage Funeral Home, 10505 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL, with the life celebration service to follow at 2pmCT.


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2024-12-05 12:20:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 5
Happy Anniversary, Ed and Brenda Harvey, (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jessica and Matthew Coffey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Michael and Betsy Morgan. (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amy Walker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Andrew VanArsdale (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Anthony Dwayne Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Diane Benninngfield | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Glen Murphy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joy Lynn Grider Carpenter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kellie Herron | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Samantha Lawhorn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Barbee Espinosa | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Business Anniversary, Betty Ollestad's OK Country Cooking (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eldred Scales, Russell Co., KY (1939 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Lynn Wilcoxson, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franklin Underwood, Taylor County, KY (1944-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Francis Lawler, Green Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Huddleston, Burkesville, KY (1961 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Vincent Scott Barbour, Somerset, KY (1963-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmo Nell Petty, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Simpson, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. David F. Hunter, 55, Cumberland Co., KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Wesley, 85, Casey County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Lee Hammond, 90, Russell Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lowell Donald Branstetter, 82, Tompkinsville, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ellen LaFavers, Somerset, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.D. Wilkerson, 81, Dunnville, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Glen Bain, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deborah Lynn (Eudy) Perkins, 56, Metcalfe Co., KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lula Asberry , 60, Pellyton, Adair Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
in Memory Birthday, Herbert Bay Mattingly, Jr., Glasgow, KY/Lebanon, KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brent Turner, 51, Adair County, KY (1966-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny D. Baldwin Sr., 74, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hollis Grider, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lacy Grant, 51, Columbia, KY (1971-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark A. Smith, 55, Columbia, KY native (1967-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Aileen Colvin, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandy Bradshaw, 59, Columbia, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 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:67982, Comment)
5:50pmCTLittle League Basketball: 4-5 Black Chiefs vs. Gray Chiefs | (ID:68074, Comment)
6:00pmCTACHS Boys Freshman Basketball at Cumberland Co. | (ID:68054, Comment)
6:50pmCTLittle League Basketball: 4-5 Red Chiefs vs. Blue Chiefs | (ID:68075, Comment)
7:00pmCTACHS Boys JV Basketball at Cumberland Co. | (ID:68036, Comment)
7:50pmCTLittle League Basketball: 4-5 Red Chiefs vs. Green Chiefs | (ID:68076, Comment)

 


































 
 
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