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Daily News for Friday, April 25, 2025
Road improvements coming in Taylor and Green By Larry Joe Smith, 99.9 The Big Dawg Brad Bottoms with the Kentucky Department of Highways gave details of two new roundabouts at the April Taylor County Fiscal Court meeting. The Campbellsville to Greensburg project starts at West Main, signal number one, and goes to the signal near Greensburg's McDonald's. That project includes what we call 2+1, what we've seen going to Lebanon and to Columbia in the last few years, alternating passing lanes and some turn lanes, with those two roundabouts at each end. He said they anticipate the roundabout in Greensburg will be completed before the end of the calendar year. The rest of the project will likely be in 2026. 2025-04-25 22:05:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Infant Sunny Rose-Marie Schultz, 21-weeks old Sunny Rose-Marie Schultz, infant daughter of Sonny Schultz & Katelyn Huddleston passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, reaching 21 weeks old. She is survived by her parents, Sonny Allen Schultz & Katelyn Nicole Huddleston of Burkeville, Kentucky, sibling, Payson Joe Huddleston, paternal grandparents, Randy (& April) Schultz, maternal grandfather, Dennis Huddleston, grandmother, Misty Gilbert, aunts & uncles, Randi Rose (& Ashton) Johnson, Noah Elizabeth Taylor Schultz, Mary (& Matt) Gilbert, Colby (& Emily) Huddleston, and cousin, Stella Rose Huddleston. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-25 22:03:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Agriculture Development Council to meet May 5 From Nick Roy, Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Adair County Agriculture Development Council will meet at 6pmCT on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Agenda items include the review of a CAIP proposal and updating the County Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is open to the public. 2025-04-25 17:50:32 | Comments | Printable version
Doyle W. Burton, 67, Columbia, KY (1957-2025) Doyle Wayne Burton of Columbia died on Friday, April 25, 2025 at his home. He was 67 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Rick Shelton officiating. Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Sunday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-25 17:48:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Dr. Faye Jones speaks at Senior Celebrity Banquet From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Dr. Faye Jones, a Metcalfe County native was this year's guest speaker for the 28th Annual Senior Celebrity Banquet. Dr. Jones is the daughter of Stella Jones and the late, Omega Jones of Knob Lick, KY. Dr. Jones was accompanied to the banquet by her mother, Stella, husband, Leroy, and sister Rochelle. This 1977 MCHS Graduate is a tenured professor of pediatrics at the University of Louisville and serves as the Vice Chair for Department of Pediatrics-Inclusive Excellence. Additionally, she is Associate Vice President for Health Affairs, overseeing diversity initiatives across the schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health & Information Sciences. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-25 17:43:23 | Comments | Printable version
Jimmie D. Moye, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2025) Jimmie Dale Moye of Columbia passed away on Thursday April 24, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. He was 72 years old. A celebration of life will be held at 1pmCT on Friday May 2, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. John Davis officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be after 10amCT on Friday May 2, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-25 14:43:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Baseball: Blue Raiders split twin bill with Campbellsville The Lindsey Wilson baseball team lost to Campbellsville in game one 13-0, and won game two 11-6, at Hig Baseball Field in Campbellsville on Thursday evening, April 24, 2025. Matt Schultz went 5-for-9 on the day with one RBI and two runs scored while Maddox Tarrence went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a home run. Diego Andino tallied three RBIs, going 3-for-8 at the plate. Gannon Herring (1-4) picked up the game two victory, firing 4.0 innings and facing 20 batters. Herring tallie five strikeouts and four walks, while allowing only two runs on three hits. The Blue Raider baseball team will be back at Hig Baseball Field at 3pmCT on Saturday, April 26, 2025, to close out their Mid-South Conference series with Campbellsville and conclude the regular season. 2025-04-25 12:17:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Adair places 2nd in STLP State Championship Congratulations to these Students, as STLP itself not only rocks, but Adair County Students help build our future foundations of tomorrow! From the Adair County Board of Education The Adair County School District Technology Department would like to announce that on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Students from Adair County Middle and High School attended the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Competition held at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Our Students participated in Digital Photography, Feature Video, Cinemania Live Challenge, Website Design Challenge and Helpdesk/Support Challenge. We are proud of our students and STLP Coaches that attended. Adair County Middle School students earned 2nd place in Helpdesk/Support Challenge (grades 6-8) while our High School Students earned 2nd place in Digital Photography. Jason Rector, CIO, served as a Judge in the Website Design Challenge Elementary level while Jennifer Cross, School Media Specialist/School Technology Coordinator served as Judge in Creative Digital Arts - Logos. We also want to thank William Roberts for transporting our Champions via bus for this big event day, along with Grayson Bragg, Network Engineer, who was on hand for any technical needs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-25 11:58:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair Co. Schools awarded $70K Numeracy Counts grant From Holly Trowbridge Adair County Board of Education Adair County Schools is proud to share that it has been selected as one of forty school districts in Kentucky to receive a $70,000 grant from the Kentucky Department of Education. The Numeracy Counts grant will fund the acquisition of high-quality, research and evidence-based math curriculum aligned with academic standards for kindergarten through third grade. Additionally, it will support professional learning opportunities that equip teachers to effectively implement the new curriculum in their classrooms. Lisa Hayes, the Instructional Coach at the Adair County Primary Center, shared, "The Kentucky Numeracy Counts grant will continue to encourage a school-wide focus on math, helping to foster a shared commitment to numeracy and math fluency. Teachers will receive ongoing, targeted training in math instruction, which can boost their confidence and effectiveness in the classroom. It will also fund time for teachers to analyze student data, collaborate on strategies, and reflect on instruction. With more effective instruction and focused interventions, students build better number sense and critical thinking skills. Students will benefit from more interactive, differentiated, and culturally responsive math instruction, leading to greater engagement and self-belief." The district Supervisor of Elementary Instruction, Susan Pfefferman, added, "We are so excited to receive the Numeracy Counts grant as it will provide the resources teachers need to increase engagement and rigor in mathematics instruction for our students." 2025-04-25 11:51:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Annual BAVFD Fish Fry/BBQ Chicken/Auction is May 3 The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 27th Annual Fish Fry/BBQ Chicken and Auction at 4pmCT on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Meals are just $10.00, and include dessert and drink. Children 6-12 are $5.00, and children 6 & under eat free. The Blakeys will be singing gospel music from 4pmCT to 5:30pmCT, and the auction will begin at 5:30pmCT. If you would like to donate items for auction, you may bring them to BAVFD, or call Chief Terry Harvey at 270-378-1807. The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department is located at 290 Fire Department Lane, Breeding, KY. 2025-04-25 11:48:26 | Comments | Printable version
Volunteers needed for Park Day 2025 at Tebbs Bend From Suzanne Ince The Tebbs Bend Battlefield Association Please join us from 9amCT to 1pmCT on Saturday, April 26, 2025 as we celebrate Park Day 2025! Rain or shine, volunteers will participate in activities to help further maintain and preserve the efforts of The Tebbs Bend Battlefield Association. Activities will include:
Supplies will be provided although one may also bring their own materials if they prefer to do so. Volunteers may come and go anytime throughout the event's hours. A complimentary lunch will be held at The Tebbs Bend Pavilion at 11amCT. Participants will also receive Park Day swag. For questions or concerns please contact Suzanne at 270-572-6217 or at since81@icloud.com. More about Park Day at battlefields.org/parkday. 2025-04-25 08:34:46 | Comments | Printable version
Barry Dunn delivers Lindsey Wilson Founders Day message From Duane Bonifer No matter its name, Lindsey Wilson College is a place that "makes it happen." That was the message delivered by 2025 Lindsey Wilson Founders' Day Celebration keynote speaker Barry Dunn '05 on Thursday, April 24, at the college's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. "This is a place that makes it happen," said Dunn, an Adair County native who is president and CEO of Kosair for Kids. "This is a place that graduates the best, that has the best -- the best president, the best faculty, the best trustees, the best students." Dunn spoke to Lindsey Wilson supporters, faculty, staff and students less than half an hour before the Lindsey Wilson Board of Trustees unanimously voted to rename the school Lindsey Wilson University, effective July 1, 2025. "This is a place that means hope, it means that there's a future, it means that people are coming here with one purpose and one purpose only -- that's to better themselves and their station in life," said Dunn, a first-generation college student who also earned a law degree from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, where he was named outstanding graduate in his class. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-25 08:18:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Tennis: LWC men advance to MSC Championship match Bowling Green, KY - The top-seeded Lindsey Wilson men's tennis team took care of business on Thursday evening, April 24, 2025, with a commanding 4-0 sweep over No. 5 seed Freed-Hardeman (TN) in the semifinals of the Mid-South Conference Tournament at the Warren County Tennis Facility. The Blue Raiders will be back on court at 3pmCT on Friday, Aprili 25, 2025, for the MSC Tournament championship. They will face the winner of the other semifinal between Cumberland (TN) and the University of the Cumberlands (KY). 2025-04-25 08:15:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Kentucky health officials report 2nd measles case From Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Frankfort, KY - On April 24, 2025, Kentucky health officials announced that a second confirmed measles case has been reported in the commonwealth in 2025. The second case occurred in March in a child who was traveling through the commonwealth when they sought treatment. The child, who is not a resident of the United States, was diagnosed at a health care facility in Kentucky, which is why the case will be counted as a Kentucky incident. The health care facility adhered to strict safety protocols, eliminating the risk of spread to other patients. There are no other cases and no risks of exposure to Kentuckians associated with this case. This Kentucky associated measles case comes amidst health officials' reporting declining immunization rates among Kentucky's kindergartners. Results from the most recent assessment of kindergarten vaccines for the 2024-2025 school year were released today, which show that immunization coverage has dropped to the lowest rates in over seven years for Kentucky kindergarteners. Coverage among kindergartners for the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is effective at preventing diseases, including measles, and is legally required for school attendance in Kentucky, has dropped to 86.9%, which is lower than the national average of 93%. By comparison, MMR rates for Kentucky kindergartners were at 90.0% for the 2023-2024 school year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-25 08:12:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
2025 Duck Derby update From Tiffany Collins The City of Columbia will be having their Fourth annual Duck Derby at 11amCT on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at McKinney Landing on South Highway 55. Several local businesses have donated prizes, including:
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Connor Loy signs with Jacksonville State University By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer Adair County High School Basketball Senior Connor Loy has committed to Jacksonville State University to continue his athletic and academic career. Loy has over 3,000 career points and is by far the leading scorer in Adair County history. Over his varsity career, he has amassed 128 wins, 2 all state selections, was selected as the 2025 5th region player of the year and KY Mr. Basketball finalist, and was of course a twice region champion. The Gamecocks of Jacksonville State play at the NCAA Division 1 level in Conference USA. Other members of the conference include Western Kentucky University and Middle Tennessee State University. Connor will join a roster that featured one player from Kentucky last season, Quel'Ron House, a 2024 graduate of Seneca Academy in Louisville. House, a 2024 first team all state selection at Seneca, has left the Gamecocks and entered the transfer portal. Jacksonville State finished last season with a record of 23-13 and they made it to the second round of the National Invitational Tournament (NIT), so Loy will join a program already prepared for success. I hope everyone in the community will join us at Columbia Magazine in congratulating Connor Loy for his signing and in thanking him for his years of talented play at Adair County. 2025-04-25 08:02:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Revival starts May 2 at Through The Fire From Pastor Gary Tucker Through The Fire Worship Center is having Revival at 6pmCT each night from Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4, 2025. The evangelist is Brother Brian Rafferty of Elk Horn Baptist Church in Campbellsville. There will be special Worship each night. You don't want to miss this revival! Heaven Bound will be singing and Brother Matthew Brown will be preaching at 10amCT on Sunday morning, May 4, 2025, as part of the revival. Through The Fire Worship Center is located at 24 Burnett Road (on Old Burkesville Loop), Columbia, KY. Call 270-634-2464 for more information. 2025-04-25 07:57:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 25 Happy Anniversary, Barry and Pam Kermeen (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Ron Richardson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooklynn Paige Mitchell (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassie Mitchum | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Green | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gerald Chafin (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hunter Cundiff (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica "Little Bit" Murphy (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Carter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Branham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Buck Downey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Karnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leslie Bryant Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reagan Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Redmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rodney Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roni Virginia Kemp (2017) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, W. Richard Mayse | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Dean Johnson, Columbia, KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Simpson, Russell Springs, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Goldie Oneal Smith, Taylor County, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vicki Carol Self Collette, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. James Douglas "Doug" Wilcoxson (1946-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyliss R. Collins Snow Malone, Jamestown, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Gilbert Curry, Columbia, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephanie Lynn Witt Howard, Burkesville, KY (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David S. Davenport, Russell Springs, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Goodin, Russell County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Chelf Cundiff, Adair Co. native (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell D. Wilkerson, Casey County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gertha Williams, Knifley, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Meece, Casey County, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Burton, Adair County, KY(1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Barbara Ann Benefield Stokes, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Dicken, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Jewell Russell Hedgespeth, Green Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Huston Leslie (Sonny) Mardis, Taylor County, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Thomas (Uncle Mose) Mattingly, Taylor County, KY (1945-2015 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Payton Altman, Green County, KY (2000-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, T.J. Branham, Burkesville, KY (1997-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian V. Burchett, Russell Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Aline Vannice, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Withers Garner, Russell County, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Andrew) Parnell Cowan, Edmonton, KY (1994-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Whitney D. Copley, Dunnville, KY (1991-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Ray Gosser, Russell Co., KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Ellett Stafford, Casey Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Gregory, Windsor, KY (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Annie Lucille Daniel, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Reed Pennington, 89, Center, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delpha Marie Grant, 91, Glens Fork, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Lee Robertson, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frederick Carl Kuchenbecker, 79, Greensburg, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Genevieve H. McKinley, 94, Leitchfield, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Eckhart, 84, Burkesville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James D. Harris, 85, Columbia, KY (1939-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Dale Stargle, 40, Russell Springs, KY (1981-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Laverne Wethington, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Blevins, 80, Liberty, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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