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Support Raider Raiser at LWC

Raider Raiser will be helping the Dance Blue Marathon to raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer.

The Raider Raiser Dance Marathon will be held from 6pmCT to MidnightCT on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in the Moseley Auditorium in The Hodge Center, 210 Lindsey Wilson St, Columbia, KY.

They are currently seeking donations of any amount to sponsor students and support this important cause. Your contribution will directly benefit families and children in need of care, making a real difference in their lives. If you'd like to make a donation, you can do so by clicking ukdanceblue.com/campaigns/lindsey-wilson-college.


2025-03-07 12:41:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Future Spur



2025-03-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey.
Tommy writes, "There are 71 Interstate Highway systems in the United States and the Highway Department wants to add our beloved Cumberland Parkway to their list. It may not matter to some folks but I for one think they should leave it as is. I-65 runs from Chicago to Mobile, Alabama. According to Bing, that's 918 miles of I-65. I don't think they need to add a spur to our Cumberland Parkway and make it an Interstate, besides I don't like the word SPUR because it reminds me of a mean rooster!"

If you have thoughts about the change, use the CM Comment Form to weigh in.

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Gospel Singing at Through the Fire on March 16

From Gary Tucker

By Faith, of Manchester, TN, will be singing at Through The Fire Worship Center at 10amCT on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Everyone is invited.

Through The Fire Worship Center is located at 24 Burnett Road, Columbia KY. Call 270-634-2464 for more information.


2025-03-07 11:46:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Revival starts Mar 10 at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church

From Tina Corbin

Revival at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church will begin Monday, March 10, 2025. Services start at 6:30pmCT nightly. Bro Mile Helm will be preaching with special singing nightly. Pastor, Bro. Billy Hewitt and congregation would like to invite you to come be in service with us.

Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church is located at 1025 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia KY.


2025-03-07 11:44:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Adair Co. Retired Teacher Association to meet Mar 11

By Mary Ann McQuaide

The Adair County Retired Teacher Association will meet at 10amCT on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Adair County Chamber of Commerce, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

If you are a new retiree, please join us to be recognized. Individuals may pay their $10 annual dues. Donations for the food pantry, school supplies, as well as monetary gifts will be collected.


2025-03-07 11:41:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

CU retirees working to build a Legacy Garden

If you or anyone you know retired from Campbellsville University with 20 or more years of service, your help is needed.

A Legacy Garden is planned on campus that will honor those who retired from Campbellsville College or Campbellsville University with at least 20 years of service. Your help is needed in gathering all names and other information needed to engrave the bricks that will make up the garden.


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2025-03-07 10:51:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University

Columbia City Council March 2025 meeting report

By Mayor Pamela Hoots

The Columbia City Council met in regular session for their March meeting this week.

The Council voted to accept a proposal for the conversion of city street lights to LED (Kentucky Utilities).

The city has a total of 654 street lights with Kentucky Utilities, with 81 of those lights being billed on LED. The city voted to take the sixty month proposal for conversion to LED.


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2025-03-07 10:46:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Betty Sue Neagle Milby, 86, Green County, KY

Betty Sue Neagle Milby of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Marshall Richard Lambert and Nina Haley May Lambert, was born on Tuesday, December 20, 1938 and departed this life on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was 86 years, 2 months, and 13 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of South Greensburg Baptist Church. In her free time, she enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family.


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2025-03-07 10:44:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Diego Hernandez Perez, 43, Russell County, KY

Diego Hernandez Perez, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was 43 years of age.

Born November 26, 1981, he was a son of the late Ramiro Hernandez Jiminez and Flor Perez Lopez. Diego was a hard-working man that dearly loved his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.


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2025-03-07 10:42:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Siren was only a test - annual state drill

We're getting contacts about the warning siren that went off at 9:07amCT and have found it was a test, not anything to be alarmed about.

It was Kentucky's annual statewide tornado drill, an official event of severe weather awareness week 2025. It stands a reminder to have preparations made as we enter tornado season.


2025-03-07 10:25:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Adair County Arts Council to meet March 13

From Joyce Coomer

The Adair County Arts Council, "Embracing the Arts In and Around Adair County," will be meeting at 5pmCT on Thursday, March 13, 2025, aat Highland Station Gallery, 3292 Wheeler Hill Rd, Columbia, KY. Everyone is welcome.

Highland Station Gallery is currently hosting an exhibit of artwork by Henrietta and Jeff Scott, March 6 through March 16. Visit highlandstationgallery.com for gallery schedule.


2025-03-07 08:23:03 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Pine Trees Behind McDonalds

Bryan New writes:
I for one am glad the pine trees are gone. Pine trees create all kinds of problems.
Comments re: Pine trees removed from shopping center


2025-03-07 08:20:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Salato Wildlife Education Center begins new season March 11


The Salato Wildlife Education Center was named for a beloved Adair County physician Dr. James C. Salato.

From Lisa Jackson

Frankfort, KY - Looking for a wild adventure? The Salato Wildlife Education Center on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources' headquarters campus reopens for the 2025 season on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, inviting visitors to explore the commonwealth's diverse ecosystems and wildlife as well as a new exhibit.

The center is open from 9amET to 4pmET Tuesdays through Saturdays and closed on Sundays, Mondays and state holidays.

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for youths ages 5 to 17. Children ages 4 and younger are admitted free with adult admission. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online up to 30 days in advance.

New this season is the Healthy Hunting Grounds exhibit, which showcases hunting's essential role in conservation. The new exhibit celebrates the many ways in which hunting provides healthy sources of food, boosts the economy and supports Kentucky's natural resources.


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2025-03-07 08:19:06 | Comments | Printable version

Always have an emergency kit ready

From LG&E and KU

It's hard to believe March is already here. And as the temperatures rise, so too does the risk for severe weather such as thunderstorms, hail, lightning, heavy rain and more.

While we're always investing in our electric system to continue to improve reliability for you and better defend against Mother Nature (learn more), you can also take steps to stay safe when a spring storm hits.

First off, always have an emergency kit ready, including the following:


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2025-03-07 00:06:35 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 7
Happy anniversary, Ricky and Brenda Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alicia Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ann Burton Murphy (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bernice Mitchum | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Daniel (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bridgett Richardson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bridgett Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brooke Furkins (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carol Murphy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Claudette Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Colton Kemp (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dean Quinn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Desiree Wright | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Erik Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jean Corbin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Dickson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jodie Tucker (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Forrest Arnold (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lester Sneed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Maurice Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Murrell Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruth Ann Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shauna Maria Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sheila Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shenna Lea Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tabitha Mann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Thelma Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trevor Riley Murphy | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jonathan Dale Farris, Liberty, KY (1981-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Pepper Milby, Greensburg, KY (1924-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Wesley Jessie, Summersville, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Wayne Mitchell, Greensburg, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harry Kessler, Greensburg, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vickie Jo Brooks, Columbia, KY (1960-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas L. Baldwin, Cumberland Co, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Lee Moon Cain, 71, Cumberland Co., KY (1939 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norman H. Guffey, Russell Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vaniel Romine, Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, June Huff Hayes, Cumberland Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Cash, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alberta French, Taylor County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Cain, Casey County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Edwin (Eddie) Pickett, Green Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Traver, Russell County KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Cochran, Taylor Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Price, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Edwin Jesse Wolcott, Clinton Co., KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Witty Deweese, Summer Shade, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reggie Brockman, Windsor, KY(1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy L. Birdwell, Russell Co., KY (1955-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Myrtie Parmley, 95, Cumberland Co., KY, (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Gene Antle, 56, Russell Co., KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frieda Stotts, 77, Adair Co., KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Lee Goode, 61, Columbia, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret N. Yarberry Grider, Adair Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Dobson, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles (Glenn) Milby, 58, Green Co., KY (1962-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elda May Larimore Allen, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ethel Mae Curry, 87, Columbia, KY (1937-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Melson, 90, Columbia, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Large, 58, Greensburg, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jasper London, London family funeral: Carolyn, Dwight & Jasper (d 31 Jan 2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Green (1931-2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judith Lynn Reinig, 66, Columbia, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Rowe, 63, Columbia, KY (1960-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Humble, Russell Co., KY (1944-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mable Maxine Todd, 76, Adair County, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip O. Keltner, 83, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard K. Stubbs, 75, Greensburg, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Lee Gossett, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1930-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
2:00pmCTRibbon Cutting for Community Action of Southern KY
1303 West Stockton St. Edmonton, KY | (ID:68411, Comment)
Services for Fannie Marie Huff, 89, Columbia, KY (1935-2025) | (ID:68449, Comment)
5:30pmCTHistory of Green County with Joseph Despain
Greensburg Presbyterian Church, 119 N. Main St, Greensburg, KY | (ID:68370, Comment)

 


































 
 
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