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Daily News for Thursday, April 17, 2025
Easter Egg hunt at Bowling Park Saturday Bowling Park in Edmonton, KY is having its 29th annual free Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1pmCT. Three Age Groups: Walking Thru 3 Years Old, 4 To 6 Years Old, and 7 To 10 Years Old. Prizes for all age groups plus $90 Cash Prizes. 2025-04-17 23:40:26 | Comments | Printable version
Keep 2 lights on Friday for start of celebration The Kentucky Historical Society and America250KY will host the official state lighting of Two Lights for Tomorrow, a nationwide moment to kick-start the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The event will be held on Friday, April 18, at 8pmET at the Old State Capitol in Frankfort. In April 1775, Paul Revere embarked on his famous midnight ride on horseback to alert the colonists after spotting a two-light signal in the Old North Church in Boston. This signal indicated that British troops were approaching by water, marking the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-17 21:14:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Tommy Darrell Wright, 58, Green County, KY Tommy Darrell Wright of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Herbert Wright and his surviving mother, Bonnie Houk Wright of Greensburg, was born on Wednesday, February 8, 1967 in Taylor County and departed this life of Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin. He was 58 years, 2 months, and 7 days of age. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-17 20:36:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jim Sidebottom, 79, Green County, KY Paul "Jim" Sidebottom of Summersville, Kentucky, born May 18, 1945 in the house built by his 3rd great-grandparents on the family farm, passed away on April 15, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin. He was 79 years of age. Jim was the son of Loy and Maudie Jones Sidebottom, a graduate of Green County High School, and attendee of Campbellsville College. Having said, farm boys needed to find trainable city girls because farm girls already knew how hard farming could be, he found one of his own in 1967. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-17 20:25:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
4-H Dog Club will meet April 22 From Tony Rose, County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Adair County Cooperative Extension Service The 4-H Dog Club will have its next meeting at 5:30pmCT on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service located at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. If you have an interest in dogs and want to learn all about dogs, this is the club for you. New members are welcome to attend. No dogs are to be brought to this meeting. 2025-04-17 17:38:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Kathleen Driskell named as next Kentucky Poet Laureate From Crystal Staley/Anita Hatchett Frankfort, KY - On April 17, 2025, during the Team Kentucky Update, Gov. Andy Beshear joined Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House to announce the upcoming appointment of award-winning poet, essayist and teacher Kathleen Driskell as the 2025-26 Kentucky Poet Laureate. "Team Kentucky is proud to announce that Kathleen will serve as our next Poet Laureate. She has made a real impact on the commonwealth's rich literary community through her poetry and passion for teaching," said Gov. Beshear. "Kentucky boasts a wealth of great literary talent, and we're fortunate to have Kathleen as a guiding voice, encouraging future writers and supporting Kentuckians in pursuing their dreams right here in our new Kentucky home." Driskell, an Oldham County native, is the author of six poetry collections, most recently "Goat-Footed Gods," published by Carnegie Mellon University Press. Her other collections include "Blue Etiquette: Poems," a finalist for the Weatherford Award; "Next Door to the Dead," a Kentucky Voices selection from the University Press of Kentucky and winner of the Judy Gaines Young Book Award; and "Seed Across Snow," a Poetry Foundation national bestseller. With Katy Yocom, she edited the anthology "Creativity & Compassion: Spalding Writers Celebrate 20 Years." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-17 17:37:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
ACMS SBDM Council meeting change From Keri Willis, Principal Adair County Middle School Due to the lack of a quorum for today's regular monthly meeting, the SBDM Council at Adair County Middle School will have a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, to conduct regular business. The meeting will be held in Rm 137 at Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Dr, Columbia, KY, and is open to the public. 2025-04-17 17:33:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair County's top ranking future business leaders From JR Thompson From opening assembly to saying our goodbyes this morning, we are grateful for a wonderful week of friendships, bonding, competitions, learning and becoming better leaders at our state convention! We are extra thankful to have made it back home safely to our families and loved ones! Up next, National Convention in California! Thank you for a wonderful week, KY FBLA! Many students from Adair County have placed top 10 in the entire state. In addition, ACHS had 4 state winners! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-17 10:54:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Nellie Coleman, 90, Casey County, KY Nellie Coleman, of Liberty, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Casey County Hospital. She was 90. She was born October 22, 1934, in Casey County, KY to the late Asure C. and Bessie Ellis Miller. Nellie was a seamstress with Liberty Sportwear and Osh Kosh. She was a member of Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church and enjoyed raising her grandkids. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-17 10:38:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Phyllis Enyeart, 78, Cumberland County, KY Phyllis Enyeart, age 78 of Burkesville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Cumberland Valley Manor. Phyllis was born on October 20, 1946 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Willie Arco Burns and Lillie Vincent Burns. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Kenny Wayne Killman, a grandson, Jamison Burns and three siblings, Eugene Burns, Ricky Burns and Geneva Cash. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-17 10:36:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CACVFD provides mutual aid for Knifley fire From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer Columbia Adair County Fire Department Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 22:06 hours on Tuesday night, April 15, 2025, to 6047 Elkhorn Road to assist Knifley Area VFD on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a two story structure with heavy fire showing. Firefighters then conducted an offensive attack on this fire and after a good knockdown was made the fire was contained to the original structure. There were 13 firefighters on scene for approximately 3 hours. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-17 08:53:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Lindsey Wilson College holds Annual Honors Convocation Click title for names and photos of students honored at the event. From Duane Bonifer It was a day to celebrate academic achievements, scholarship and outstanding teaching in 2024-25 as members of the Lindsey Wilson College community celebrated the school's annual honors convocation on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Biggers Sports Center. The more than 50 awards given included recognizing the top graduating students in Lindsey Wilson's six academic schools, students and organizations that went above and beyond the call of duty to serve the campus and larger community, and professors for their work with students. The President's Award -- given annually to a member of the graduating classes -- was also named, and three new John B. Begley Scholars were announced. Lindsey Wilson's 121st commencement ceremony will be held in three parts: at 6pmCT Friday, May 2, 2025, and at 10amCT and at 2pmCT on Saturday, May 3, 2025, all at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-17 08:43:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
County Offices closed for Good Friday From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Judge Executive's office, along with the Adair County Annex building, Green River Animal Shelter, Adair County Road Department, and the Adair County Recycling Center will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 in observance of Good Friday. Have a blessed Holiday and Happy Easter! 2025-04-17 08:36:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Good Friday at Charity Baptist Church From Janet Biggs Charity Baptist Church is showing The Passion of the Christ movie at 6pmCT on Friday night, April 17, 2025. Come early for refreshments at 5:30pmCT prior to the movie. Please remember the movie is rated R due to the graphic depiction of Christ's final days including crucifixion. There is no child care available for this night. Charity Baptist Church is located at 4072 Holmes Bend Rd, Columbia and please feel free to join us. 2025-04-17 08:34:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
State FBLA President from Adair County High School Congratulations to ACHS Junior Natalie Bardin, who has been elected to the position of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State President. She put together her campaign, did the hard work of communications and won! FBLA, under the direction of Mr. JR Thompson, posted these comments along with the good news, "For the first time ever in the history of Adair County High School, we are home to the 2025-2026 Kentucky FBLA State President! This historic opportunity is one we take with pride and a drive to serve our state with excellence. We are incredibly proud of Natalie Bardin for her incredible leadership and we are extremely excited to support her on this honorable journey. Amazing leaders are shaped at Adair County High School! #statepresident #RollTribe" 2025-04-17 00:07:25 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 17 Happy Anniversary, David and Nancy Mann | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cathy Cross | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dale Furkins (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jack (Brad) Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Richard Napier | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Page (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Eugene Savage lll (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lanette Standridge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsey Williams (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marla Shelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Lou Feese (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Olivia Huff (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paul Eastridge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Tallon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Coop | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony George (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tristan Evans (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie J. Kilpatrick, Jamestown, KY (1961-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zachary Dale Powell, Somerset, KY (1991-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlotte Murphy George, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Buster Currans, Greensburg, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harrison Clay Ackerman, Columbia, KY (1998-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruhel Graham Judd, Greensburg, KY (1921-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lillie Catherine Strader Lobb, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Lemmon, Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Armstead Hulse, Cumberland Co., KY (1928 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Vaidean Richardson, Russell Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orthella Marie Clark, Green Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Hill, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della Mae Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Marie Creason Milby, Green Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah H. Coop, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Harris, Magnolia, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Athel (Arvis) Bernard, 83, Dunnville, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruth Akin Johnson, Green Co., KY native (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Morris Dunlap, 80, Taylor County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron Dale Lee, Casey Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estill Hamilton, 83, Metcalfe County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cordia B. Mason, 74, Russell Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Sowards, Jr., Taylor Co., KY/Fayette Co., KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Regina Moran Hall, Green County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Russell Luttrell, 65, Windsor, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Piercy , 82, Taylor Co./born Russell Co. KY - Formerly of Adair Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Moran, 82, Columbia, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Claude Cape, 70, Jamestown, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herald Elwood Moran, 85, Green Co., KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. "Yank" Loy (1922-1990) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Lynn Merriman, Taylor County, KY (1953-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Alberta Rodgers, 77, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Denise White, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Hare, Russell Springs, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robin Michelle Pennington, Liberty, KY (1963-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Elvis Harris, 58, Columbia, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Runa Rowe Wooten (1908-1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Cletta Aaron, Russell Springs, KY (1918-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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