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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant signed a proclamation dedicating April as sexual assault awareness and prevention month.

WHEREAS, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every community member of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; and

WHEREAS, sexual violence is a continuum of intolerable and violent crimes with public health implications for every person in our community as a victim/survivor or as a family member, significant other, neighbor, or co-worker of a victim/survivor; and

WHEREAS, 45.8% of Kentucky women and 30.2% of Kentucky men have experienced contact sexual violence; and young people in Kentucky are at particular risk, with 14% of high school students reporting dating violence; and


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2025-04-09 22:57:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

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Scenic Adair County - Redbuds at the gate



2025-04-09 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Before last week's flood and wind storms these beautiful Redbuds graced the entrance to the Burton home on East 80.

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Jeffery Dean Woodrum, 59, Adair County, KY

Jeffery Dean Woodrum age 59, of Knifley, KY, passed away on Monday April 7th, 2025, at the T.J. Health Columbia Hospital.

He was born in Taylor Co., KY on August 2nd, 1965, to the late Alta Jean Wethington Hunt and Bobby Harold Woodrum.

Jeffery was employed by Home City Ice where he was a delivery driver.


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2025-04-09 22:54:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

HGR Spring Plow Day will have something for everyone

From Lyn Stanton, Program Director
Homeplace on Green River

The 13th annual Spring Plow Day is from 8amCT to 3pmCT this Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Homeplace on Green River, 5807 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY. Admission is just $5 per person to enter, or $20 for vehicles with 4 or more.

Kick off the spring season at Homeplace on Green River this weekend! Our Spring Plow Day Festival has something for everyone and children of all ages.

Attractions include bounce houses, pony rides, kiddie barrel train rides, 4H activity center, and face painting (not included with admission) for the kids, and the whole family will enjoy old-fashioned mule and horse plow teams in the morning, a tour of the historic Tate House (10amCT), historical demonstrations from a tin smith, a black smith, and lard rendering, flint knapping and tanning demonstrations, the Antique Tractor Show, craft vendors, food trucks, cotton candy and shaved ice vendors, hay rides, and live music ALL DAY!

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2025-04-09 15:38:38 | Comments | Printable version

Upcoming KBC Blood Drives in Columbia

There will be a community blood drive from 1pmCT to 5pmCT on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia. Donors will receive a punny "Legend Dairy" T-shirt (while supplies last).

There will be another community blood drive from 1:30pmCT to 3:30pmCT on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Bank of Columbia, 144 Public Square, Columbia, KY.

Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522.


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2025-04-09 13:50:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Adair Co. Grand Jury April 3 indictments

On Thursday, April 3, 2025, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 9 individuals from Columbia, Campbellsville, and Monticello, KY, and Vergennes, IL. Charges included DUI, possession, public intoxication, flight, wanton endangerment, resisting arrest, littering, speeding, disorderly conduct, careless driving, assault, strangulation, trafficking, and hunting while under the influence.

NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

The indictments can be viewed here:
2025-04-08-Adair-Indictments-33-41-Redacted (PDF, 9.2MB)


2025-04-09 13:46:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Board of Adjustment to consider Conditional Use Permit

From Tiffany Collins

The City of Columbia Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider the following:
Request for Conditional Use Permit for property owned by Audreanna Bradshaw on 2 lots located at 517 Burkesville Street (PVA Map No. 000-05 05-002.00) and 103 Tutt Street (PVA Map No. 000-05 05-001). The purpose is to operate a Type I daycare known as Dollhouse Daycare.
The hearing is open to the public.


2025-04-09 13:36:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Boil Water Advisory lifted

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District
April 9, 2025

As of 9:14 a.m. on April 9, 2025 the Boil Water Advisory for customers on 1290-4590 Little Cake Road, Avery Rooks Road, and Neat Hollow Road, 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.


2025-04-09 13:28:08 | Comments | Printable version

Scholarship deadline approaching

Applications for the Adair County Cattlemen's Association and Wayne Hatcher Memorial Scholarship are due by April 15, 2025. Because of kind donations and sponsorships, the Adair County Cattlemen's Association will be awarding two scholarships for $1,000 each this year.

Applications can be picked up at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, or at the Adair County High School Guidance Counselor's Office. Only seniors of the Adair County School System are eligible to apply.

The application is open to students attending an accredited college, university, or trade school, and must be turned into the Adair County Extension Office no later than April 15, 2025.


2025-04-09 09:37:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Tennis: Lindsey Wilson sweeps Bethel

The No. 3-ranked Lindsey Wilson women's tennis team wrapped up its regular-season home slate with a dominant 7-0 win over No. 23 Bethel (TN) on Tuesday afternoon at the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex.

The No. 5-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's tennis team also delivered a 7-0 sweep of Bethel on Tuesday afternoon, closing out its regular-season home slate in dominant fashion on Senior Day.

The Lindsey Wilson tennis teams return to action at 2pmCT Wednesday afternoon with a road conference matchup against Georgetown College.


2025-04-09 07:51:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Blossoms and Blessings April 19 in Greensburg

From Diane Hall

Blossoms and Blessings will take place from 10amCT to 3pmCT on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in downtown Greensburg, KY. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, local restaurant specials, the Green County Public Library Seed and Craft Giveaway, an Easter Bunny, vendors, an Easter Beauties and Cuties Pagent, facepainting, and vendors.

Around the Square will be the Greensburg Rotary Club Bake Sale, a Green County Homemakers Cake Walk, Millie's Cotton Candy, Pow Wow Parties Balloon Art, and a kids car show. The following vendors plan to be in the Heritage Garden: Caterpillar Crossing, Central Farmers, Summersville Church of the Nazarene, Bow Wow Bakery, Three Friends Jewelry, Sweet Snax, Beech Grove, Baptist Church, Landiscaping, and Happy Hooks.


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Fields of Faith on Wednesday features Jake Camarda

From Mark Fudge

The Southcentral Kentucky Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be hosting Fields of Faith starting at 5pmCT on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The event has been moved to the arena at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY, due to the cool and wet weather. Activities will begin with food and games from 5pmCT until 6:30pmCT, with the program starting at 6:30pmCT.

Buffalo Bills punter Jake Camarda is the guest speaker and will be sharing his testimony. Jake is the 2021 NFL special teams player of the year. Camarda played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was named SEC Special Teams Player of the Year in 2020. In September 2023, he was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month. In 2022, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Camarda in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

Worship and praise music will be presented by the Lindsey Wilson Ministry Mosaic. Several college and high school students will be sharing individual testimonies. Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend. The program will be specifically for area youth.


2025-04-09 07:35:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News


Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 9
Happy Anniversary, Glenn and Judy Corbin (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alexia (Lexi) Faith Feese (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Anthony Dale Richard (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bonnie Walker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Caleb Dale Clark (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carrie Ann Smith (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chase Coffey (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Corey Furkins (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Courtney Hatfield Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, DeCarr Matney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Delcie Marie Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Halee Bunch | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julia Mae Dial | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Jenesis Timothy DeCarr Matney (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Maya Elizabeth | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Norma Blair | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peggy Roach | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phyllis Furquin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rickey Thompson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zachary Lee Boils | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. T. Beard, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lois Campbell, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bennie Powell, Russell Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Gaines Garmon, Cumberland Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Miller, Adair Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lisa Buck, Breeding, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Lee Clark, Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Carrell Rodgers, Casey Co.,KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Abbie Lee Garner Capps, Cumberland Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry D. Bunch, 53, Russell County, KY (1960-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Anna Mary Brockman, Green Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Marie Evans Woodall, 76, Summersville, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Ann Harris, 62, Kings Mountain, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eunice Evelyn (Bryant) Nash, Metcalfe Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn A. Benningfield, Taylor County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Russell Rogers, Taylor County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Deloris Gowen, 82, Green County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Elaine Lawless Moore (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Reed, 91, Russell County, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Ann McBeath, 60, Russell County, KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marvine Epp Crutcher, 77, Casey County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur Creason, Summersville, KY (1925-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles (Corkey) Sallee, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Coleman Hunt, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny K. Terry, Russell County, KY (1954-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gene Wayne Barnes, 78, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George (Bud) Gilpin, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George William (Bill) Urban, 68, Greensburg, KY (1947-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Bault, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Milby Stearman, Green Co., KY (1929-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucas David Smith, 50, Cumberland Co., KY (1971-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Sneed Coomer, 84, Metcalfe County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Firquin, 82, Columbia, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona Wheeler Barbee, 80, Columbia, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rickey J. Thompson, 66, Columbia, KY (1958-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Jessie, 79, Columbia, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Sue (Hutchison) Scott, 72, Louisville, KY (1944-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTFree business trainings against Human Trafficking | (ID:68564, Comment)
5:00pmCTSouthcentral Kentucky Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fields of Faith | (ID:68575, Comment)
7:30pmCTScreening of The Great Gatsby in the Slider Recital Hall
The Lindsey Wilson School of Arts and Humanities will hold a screening and discussion of the 2013 film The Great Gatsby to mark the 100-year anniversary of the publication of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. This event is free and open to the public. | (ID:68548, Comment)

 
































 
 
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