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John F. Irvin, 90, Russell County, KY

John F. Irvin, age 90, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, November 10 2025 at Russell Co Hospital.

He was born on Wednesday, December 05 1934, in Russell County, Kentucky, the son of Ettie Robertson Irvin and Estel Irvin, who preceded him in death.


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2025-11-13 23:55:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Not the Northern Lights, but pretty anyway



2025-11-13 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
This view from the Jones Chapel Cemetery, looking west toward Gradyville and Edmonton, didn't provide the official Northern Lights but a beautiful night sky experience.

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Bonnie Wooley, 88, Taylor County, KY

Bonnie Wooley of Elk Horn, daughter of the late Darlis Thelbert Cox and Viola Garrett Cox, was born September 15, 1937 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 11:57 A.M., Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Campbellsville at age 88.

She professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. Bonnie was a homemaker. Whether it was working in the fields or driving a farm truck, she dedicated her life to her family.


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2025-11-13 23:48:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Columbia Police Department launches Operation Christmas Spirit

From Kila Kean
Columbia Police Department

The Columbia Police Department is spreading holiday cheer this season with Operation Christmas Spirit, a community donation drive to help local Adair County children and elderly residents along with residents at Signature Health Nursing Home.

Officers are collecting toys, blankets, socks (adult sizes) and food donations, which will be distributed throughout Columbia and Adair County to families and individuals in need.

Cram the Cruiser Donation Events
Purchase your donations at the following Columbia locations during these dates:
  • Save-A-Lot - November 20 & 21, 2025
  • Walmart - November 28, 29 & 30, 2025
  • HWY 80 Dollar General - December 5 & 6, 2025
  • Save-A-Lot - December 18 & 19, 2025
Donation boxes will also be available at Don-Franklin Ford and both Bank of Columbia locations for those who wish to contribute throughout the season. Let's come together to share the Christmas spirit and make this holiday season brighter for our neighbors across Columbia and Adair County!


2025-11-13 17:39:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Christmas

Columbia-Adair EDA to meet Tuesday Nov 18

From Larry Walker, Chairman
Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority

The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 8amCT on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2025-11-13 17:31:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Egypt Christian Church to honor Military Veterans

Egypt Christian Church will be honoring military veterans during the 10amCT worship service on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Pastor Paul Patton and the congregation extend an invitation to everyone to attend and express appreciation to those who have given special service to our country. Prayers will also be offered for all who are currently in active service to the United States of America.

Egypt Christian Church is located at 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY.


2025-11-13 17:22:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Boil Water Advisory lifted in Columbia

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District
November 13, 2025

As of 10:05amCT on Thursday, November 13, 2025, the Boil Water Advisory for consumers starting at the Courthouse on Greensburg Street to Indian Drive and all side roads in between. Also 100-629 Hudson Street and all side roads in between 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.


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Patty Thomas, Taylor County, KY

Patty Thomas of Campbellsville, KY daughter of the late Coolidge Price and Virginia Wilson Price, was born February 23, 1969 in Clay County, Kentucky. She passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at age 56.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Zion Separate Baptist Church.


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Barney Lynn Flanagan, 71, Russell County, KY

Barney Lynn Flanagan, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was 71 years and 28 days of age.

Born on October 14, 1954, in Somerset, he was the son of the late Vanro "Bobby" and Elsie Katena Popplewell Flanagan. Barney was an US Navy veteran serving from 1972-1975, earning the rank of SN. He retired from the Russell County Board of Education as a school bus driver. Throughout his life, Barney was also a truck driver and a cattle farmer.


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2025-11-13 09:57:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Magistrate field continues to grow

Although County Clerks have up to 5 days to process candidate filings, Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer says that their office has been keeping local filings up to date so far. Two more candidates had their paperwork processed to run for local office in 2026 elections on Wednesday, November 12, 2025:
  • Carley Fudge (R) filed for Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, 4th District
  • Daryl Flatt (R) filed for Magistrate/Justice of the Peace, 2nd District
Candidates who must be on the ballot in the primary have until January 9, 2026, to file their paperwork. See: Candidate filing forms are available online.


2025-11-13 09:41:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

ACHS SBDM Council will meet Dec 11

From Chad A. Parnell, Principal
Adair County High School

The Adair County High School SBDM Council's November meeting has been cancelled due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

The regular December meeting has been rescheduled to December 11, due to the Christmas holiday. The meeting will begin at 4pmCT on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in the school's Library at 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY.


2025-11-13 09:02:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 13
Happy Birthday, Carl Jones (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debbie Dillon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donald Dial | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Doris Hovious | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Glenna Bean | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jared Stearns | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kyle Burton (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leonard Coppage | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Liam Miller (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary White (1908) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronnie Dial | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Simpson Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ty Cash Cheatham (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Murl Martin, 68, Casey County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Chumbley, Russell County, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Aaron England, Green County, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry R. Spears, Cumberland County, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sherman Greene, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reva A. Byram, Jamestown, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn McQueary Burton (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Cooper, Casey Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bruce F. Bell, Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty Willis Groce, Cumberland Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Parrish, Adair County, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Cark Beams, Campbellsville, KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kimberly Scales Rawlings, Russell County, KY (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Jo Kerzan Wright, Green Co., KY (1926-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Steve) Norris, Indianapolis, IN (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy C. York, Casey County, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rosalie Franklin Faulkner, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Barton Hovious, Taylor Co., KY (1967-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Hurt Garmon, 88, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel W. Grider, Casey County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.D. Jennings, 86, Cumberland Co., KY (1928-2015)> | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kaye Bell, 67, Casey County, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ann Marie Smith, Russell Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Baker Brewster, 89, Summer Shade, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lowell D. Lynn, Sr., 70, Casey Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Wilson, 71, Nancy, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Alicia Pearle Whitehead, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amanda Marie Reliford, 40, Columbia, KY (1979-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George A. Critz, 82, Columbia, KY (1942-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn M. Epperson, 85, Columbia, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenna Maxine Bean, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert L. Hobbs, Jr., 63, Lebanon, KY (1961-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard I. Hill, III, 52, Jamestown, KY (1969-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James B. (Jim) Napier, 69, Columbia, KY (1955-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard G. Porter, age 83, Casey County, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reed Moss, 55, Columbia, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Stephens, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Seleta Wilhelm, 88, Liberty, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Ann Taylor, 73, Nicholasville, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Tom Tucker (1862-1908) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Winfred Sprowles, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
11:00amCTServices for Eldridge Earl Jasper, 85, Russell Co., KY native (1940-2025) | (ID:69888, Comment)
5:00pmCTAdair Co. Arts Council meeting | (ID:69868, Comment)
5:30pmCTMaster Cattlemen Program: Reproduction & Record Keeping | (ID:69745, Comment)

 































 
 
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