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Daily News for Thursday, June 12, 2025
Back To School Bash coming up August 12th The City of Columbia will hold the annual Back To School Bash on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the City Park on Fairground Street. Magician Lance Burton and others will be performing. Watch for more details as the event nears. 2025-06-12 23:30:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Ernie Lou Byrd, 82, Casey County, KY Ernie Lou Byrd age 82, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Wednesday June 11th, 2025, at the Casey County Hospital. She was born in Casey Co., KY on January 7th, 1943, to the late Earnest and Jessie Marie Cravens Sharp. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-12 23:27:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia City Council to meet June 16 From Woody Sharpe, CMC, City Clerk/Treasurer City of Columbia The Columbia City Council will hold a special called meeting at 11amCT on Monday, June 16, 2025, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Items on the agenda include 2nd readings of two budget ordinances, approval of bids for street paving, and the Trabue House tax credit amendment. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-12 17:44:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Letter: Extended internet/phone outage in Oak Grove By Jacquelyn Montgomery Several Windstream customers in the Oak Grove area of Adair County have been without internet and phone service since May 16, 2025. The automated message sent out every one to three days references "an area wide outage" that is expected to be resolved by tomorrow or the next day. No other explanation has been forthcoming via the Go Kinetic App, live text or phone. Understanding the cause and reasons for the delay would be much more helpful than the automated message with promises we no longer believe. Use the CM Comment Form if you are also experiencing this outage, or have more information about the cause or expected duration. 2025-06-12 17:35:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Fundraiser Bake Sale Jun 14 at TSC Columbia From Rhea Allinson April Curry, children’s pastor at Columbia Church of the Nazarene, is organizing a fundraiser Bake Sale from 9amCT to 1pmCT on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Tractor Supply Company, 817 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY. There will be all kinds of delicious homemade treats, plus sugar free and gluten free treats, and a young aspiring local baker from ME's Bakery will be offering some of their delicious gluten-free goodies, too. There will be no set prices, donations only, and all the money goes to send local children to camp. 2025-06-12 17:26:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Flag Day: 14 June 2025 Columbia and Adair County have the wonderful tradition of flying the American flag on city streets and at businesses. I doubt that you can stand anywhere within the Columbia city limits and not see an American flag flying. The same goes for homes out in Adair County. We are a community who gives honor to the symbol of our country. From Russell Lunsford, Commander VFW Post 6097 Columbia Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on June 14, the anniversary of the flag's official adoption. What we know fondly as the "Stars and Stripes" was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag on June 14, 1777, during the Revolutionary War. Colonial troops had been fighting under many different flags with various symbols--rattlesnakes, pine trees, and eagles. The early flags had inspirational slogans; "Don't Tread on Me," "Liberty or Death," "Conquer or Die." On that 14th of June, Congress made the Flag Resolution of 1777, stating: "The flag of the United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white on a blue field ..." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-12 17:10:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Basketball: Lindsey Wilson Shootout Day 2 preview By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Indians are back on the court today, Thursday, June 12, 2025, for the second day of the Lindsey Wilson Shootout. The Indians Varsity went 2-0 yesterday notching wins against Thomas Nelson and Green County. Today's Lindsey Wilson Shootout schedule includes:
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Governor lauds 2024 as best year on record for KY Tourism Louisville, KY - On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, building on the New Kentucky Home initiative, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 2024 marked a new record year for Kentucky tourism, with $14.3 billion generated in economic impact supporting 97,394 jobs, as tourism remains a key piece of the commonwealth's booming economy. According to the state's full list of economic impact and jobs by county at www.kentuckytourism.com (PDF), tourism directly results in more than 800 local area jobs, generating more than $19 million in labor income and over $100 million in spending in the 7-county area.
The Governor joined state tourism leaders at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory on Wednesday to celebrate the third straight record-breaking year for tourism in Kentucky. "Kentucky's tourism industry is experiencing the biggest historic winning streak we've ever seen. Thanks to the hardworking people in this industry and Team Kentucky's ongoing investment in tourism, we're welcoming more people to our New Kentucky Home and celebrating three straight years of record-breaking economic impact," said Gov. Beshear. "This win is more than just numbers; it's about families creating lasting memories and our communities thriving. Together, we will keep this momentum going and showcase what makes Kentucky so special." 2025-06-12 11:28:04 | Comments | Printable version
Alton Edward Cary, 88, Cumberland County, KY Alton Edward Cary of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at T.J. Sampson Hospital In Glasgow, Kentucky, having attained the age of 88 years, 11 months and 28 days. He was born in Burkesville, Kentucky on Friday, June 5, 1936, the son of Hobert and Bera (Milam) Cary. He was a member of the Poplar Grove Church of Christ, a farmer, and factory worker for Crotty's Factory in Celina, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Delton Cary, and Shelton Cary. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-12 11:25:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Basketball: ACHS Varsity 2-0 in Lindsey Wilson Shootout By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer Adair County Boys Basketball played their first games of the Lindsey Wilson Shootout on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The varsity team went 2-0 on the opening day, with an 87-46 win over Thomas Nelson and a 42-35 win over Green County. The game against the Green County Dragons was a very physical back and forth game that was tied 18-18 at the half. In the game against Green County, the team was led in scoring by Dawson Gilbert with 17, followed by Landon Blakey with 14. Other scorers for the Indians were Samuel Feese with six and John Shehan with five. The team struggled with turnovers at times and with stamina towards the end of the Green County game, but overall played well enough to get the win. They will try to continue their success on Thursday, June 12, 2025, as they face Wayne County at 10:30amCT in Biggers Sports Center, and Harlan County at 5:30pmCT on Wellness Court 1 in the Holloway Health & Wellness Center. 2025-06-12 09:19:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Letter: More memories from the Tasty Freeze Mary Bardin writes: In response to Phyllis Curry, I remember when Mr. and Miss Pendleton owned the Tasty Freeze. However I remember most when Arvin Burris and family owned it.Comments re: 2025-06-12 08:56:39 | Comments | Printable version
Vonnie Kolbenschlag announces new book Vonnie Kolbenschlag has announced the publication of her latest book, Bible Stones Show The Way, which will be available for purchase on June 14, 2025, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, for an introductory price of $20 per copy. Editors of the book note that it "highlights the physical and symbolic importance of the earliest Biblical stories, inviting readers to deepen their understanding of scripture and its profound, timeless messages. 'The Way' was a term used by early Christians to identify themselves, referring to Jesus saying, 'I am the Way.'" Vonnie says, "Did you ever wonder how or where the Bible originated? Or, why it originated in the area called the Fertile Crescent, also called the Cradle of Civilization? I wondered, and as I learned, I decided to write a book about the early civilizations where Bible stories originated. I noticed that many Bible stories related to stones, so I checked a Bible's concordance and wrote short stories referencing stones in both Old and New Testaments." The book also contains chapters with meanings of names and definitions of persons and places in Biblical history. There is a short chapter on historical stones now in museums. These stones relate to Bible happenings. Bible Stones Show The Way can also be ordered online at Amazon, Thriftbooks, and Barnes and Noble Bookstores. 2025-06-12 08:49:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 12 Happy Anniversary, Brent Geoffrey and Brandy Thompson (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Roger and Amanda Firkins (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tony and Lorene Martens (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anita Marie Grace George (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Withers Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashton Raikes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Bennett (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Bean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma Claire Bryant (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Ford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kacy Corbin Wilson (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelci Rhea Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kristina Nichole Burton (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Jean Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tasha Burton and Trisha Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Keltner, Taylor County, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Garfield Gosser, Sr., Russell Springs, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Charlotte Hodges, Greensburg, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Frazier Hitchcock, Greensburg, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances D. (Bo) Price, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Lee Dial, Adair Co., KY, native (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald H. Samuel, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Clifford Popplewell, Russell Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty J. Williams, Clementsville, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Hadley, Adair County, KY (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. James D. Small, Russell County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby D. Benningfield, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian Gadberry, 81, Adair County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny K. Johnson, Russell County, KY native, Columbia, KY, (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Warren G. Carter, 90, Burkesville, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Warren G. Carter, Burkesville, KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ron Coleman, Taylor County, KY (1948 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Russell Keith Gilbert, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roger Dean Emerick , Campbellsville, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. David Lyons, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elizabeth K. (Kitty) Bloyd, 88, Green County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Marie Key, 50, Cumberland Co., KY (1964-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Beams, 73, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marty S. York, 67, Marrowbone, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Ramey Varney, formerly of Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Whitehead Underwood Smith, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Miles, 82, Liberty, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Dody Bell, 59, Green Co., KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haskel Lee Pittman, 83, Liberty, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, In Memory Birthday, Maxine Riddle, Adair Co., KY (1931-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James C. McFarland, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Perkins, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Scott, 89, Hustonville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcille Wilkerson, 91, Dunnville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory of Avon Hulse Keltner, Taylor Co., KY (1915-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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