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Daily News for Thursday, May 22, 2025
New food pantry in Edmonton at Bowling Park By Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Please join the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce as we host a ribbon cutting for the newly constructed food pantry at Bowling Park. Lisa Boswell and the Bowling Park crew will provide light refreshments and a tour of the new facility Friday, May 30, 2025 at 12noonCT, 1608 W Stockton St. Edmonton, KY. 2025-05-22 20:30:45 | Comments | Printable version
Troy Scott Stephens, age 61, Russell County, KY Troy Scott Stephens, age 61, of Jamestown, KY passed away Wednesday, May 21 2025 in Jamestown. He was born on Friday, February 07 1964, in Somerset, KY. He was the son of Ruth Oaks Stephens and Milburn "Pete" Stephens, who preceded him in death. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-22 20:25:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Commodities Distribution for Seniors on May 23 From Michele Fruth, Director Adair County Food Pantry The monthly commodities distribution for pre-qualified senior citizens will be held from 9amCT to NoonCT on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Adair County Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY. 2025-05-22 13:43:50 | Comments | Printable version
Class of 2025: Seniors honored for scholarships ACHS Class of 2025 coverage on Columbia Magazine: Class of 2025 Senior Profiles | Departmental and Achievement Awards | Scholarships | Lindsey Wilson Scholarships | Graduation Ceremony | Summa Cum Laude | Magna Cum Laude | Cum Laude More than 75 students from the Adair County High School Class of 2025 have earned scholarships to pursue post-secondary education. Students received scholarships to attend local favorites Lindsey Wilson College and Campbellsville University, Kentucky institutions such as the University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University, Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, and Asbury University, plus Vanderbilt University, the University of Virginia, and places as far away as Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, the New York Institute of Technology, and the Rochester Institute of Technology. The following students were recognized for their scholarship awards at the Adair County High School Senior Awards Event on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium:
Click headline to view photos from individual scholarship presentations. Note: We'll post the Lindsey Wilson scholarship photos in a separate article. 2025-05-22 11:06:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
State releases county unemployment data for April 2025 From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 81 counties, rose in 31 counties and stayed the same in eight counties between April 2024 and April 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Locally, both Adair and Russell Counties fell below 4% for April, 2025.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.1%. It was followed by Fayette and Scott counties, 3.3% each; Jessamine and Todd counties, 3.4% each; Caldwell County, 3.5%; Boone, Bourbon and Harrison counties, 3.6%; and Campbell, Kenton and Oldham counties, 3.7% each. Martin County recorded the state's highest unemployment rate at 9.3%. It was followed by Magoffin County, 8.3%; Lewis County, 7.7%; Elliott County, 7.4%; Wolfe County, 7.1%; Menifee County, 6.8%; Jackson County, 6.6%; Lawrence County, 6.5%; and Carter and Harlan counties, 6.4% each. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-22 11:04:24 | Comments | Printable version
County Offices closed on Memorial Day From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Judge Executive's office, Green River Animal Shelter, Adair County Road Department and the Adair County Annex building will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. Have a blessed and safe holiday. 2025-05-22 08:59:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
ACHS SBDM Parent Representative voting until 3pm Thursday From Todd Davenport, ACHS Band Booster Elections for two parent representatives on the ACHS School-Based Decision Making Council will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Ballots may be cast by stopping by ACHS between 8amCT and 3pmCT. To be eligible to vote in the election, you must be a parent, step-parent, or foster parent (or the child's legal guardian and the child lives with you) of a student who will be enrolled in ACHS during the 2025-2026 school year. The ballot may be viewed at this link: docs.google.com 2025-05-22 08:58:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 22 Happy Anniversary, Chris and Jill Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chris and Terri Gibson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Vickie Jessee (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jeremy and Andrea Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Joe & Margaret Feese (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jonathan and Jill Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Robbie and Cindy Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexandra Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bessie Jewell Dile | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chad Wiley (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Derek Cape (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Garet Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Glenda Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jax Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jazzlyn Douglas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John E. Moss (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Stone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lacey Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matt Downen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Joe Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Opal Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Powell (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stanley Wethington (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Travis Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Arthur Jones, Russell Co., KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Lynn Callahan Tucker, Greensburg, KY (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie Russell Lawhorn, Liberty, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Hazel Durrett, Green Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William "Fred" Goodin, Adair Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kemel Work, Taylor Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bob Beimdick, Elizabethtown, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Jeffries London, Knob Lick, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wayne Nelson Compton, Green Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Marshall Campbell, Chicago, IL (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jane Geneva Dillon Glidewell, 94, Burkesville, KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James T. Givens, Green County, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rae Jean Crosier, Casey Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Opal Elizabeth Matney, Green Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Abell, Casey Co. KY (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dalena Stiles, Taylor Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille West, Adair County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melissa Kay Melson, Adair County, KY (1963-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cordellia May (Polly) Lobb, Green Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie W. Matney, Green Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Grider, Russell County, KY (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flossie Carey, Russell Co., KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raydena (Dana) Lobb, Green County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba H. Herriford, 75, Russell County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Norrita June Miller, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dollie Harmon, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vanessa Joy Furkin Jessie, 54, Barren Co., KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Essie Mayrene Gibson, 75, Metcalfe County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Watson, Casey County KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. James H. Wentworth, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Judy Carolyn Shofner Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Brewer, 86, Taylor County, KY/Marion County, KY native (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Eugene Peavley, 77, Casey County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah (Liz) Cochran, Center, Metcalfe Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Hubbard, 88, Russell County, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gavin Dale Vetter, 15, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Juanita Thompson, 88, Green Co., KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Jewell Dile, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Gene) Bradshaw, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JC (Blackbird) Harrison, Russell Springs, KY/Knifley, KY native (1943-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Dixon Draper, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Luttrell, 81, of Columbia, KY (1942-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loretta Roy Thomas, 77, Dunnville, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Visnick, 70, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Ann Royse Cundiff, Adair Co. KY native (1937-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadine (Carr) Fights, Russell Co., KY/Casey native, (1936-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall L. (Docker) Espey, 65, Knifley, KY (1959-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raydean Pierce, 71, Russell Springs, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rexford (Rex) Paxton, 82, Greensburg, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondell Davidson, 82, Burkesville, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vanola B. Coomer Estes, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Clavis Wright, 43, Green County, KY (1975-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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