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Sad word of the death of Alaina Adams January 26, 2000 ~ May 18, 2018 (age 18) We have the sad word of the passing of Alaina Adams, 18, a junior at Adair County High School and daughter of Mark and Angie Janes Adams, who died Friday afternoon as the result of an automobile accident in Taylor County, KY. Obituary and funeral details will be posted here when available from Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. See': Statement from Adair Co. Schools at passing of Alaina Adams Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2018-05-20 10:14:46 | Comments | See topic Obituaries
Darlene Franklin Campbell to Speak on Melungeon history The Melungeons . . . a mysterious group of people who were already occupying the Appalachian areas when the first European settlers arrived. . . It is estimated that Kentucky has more Melungeon descendants than any other state (followed by Texas), many of which eventually settled in Adair, Russell, Casey, Wayne, Cumberland and surrounding counties. Click on headlline for complete story with photo(s) By Mike Watson, Adair County Historian Darlene Campbell will be the featured speaker at the June 4th, 2018 meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society on the subject of Melungeon History. This meeting will take place at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, at 5pmCM/6pmET. Darlene Campbell is a native to Adair County. She has been researching her family's genealogy since childhood which led her to discover connections to many groups, among them was the Melungeons, a mysterious group of people who were already occupying the Appalachian areas when the first European settlers arrived. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2018-05-20 08:36:16 | Comments | See topic Books
JIM/History: Advertising in Columbia newspaper 90 years ago The enterprise L.R. Chelf' continues in Knifley, KY, today, 90 years later. It no longer sells tractors, but can you guess which present day business traces it's lineage to Mr. Chelf? That shouldn't be too hard. But after you click on the headline, test yourself about the enduring nature of the other six businesses Jim cites as advertisers May 22, 2018 again. 1) One of the businesses is thriving to this day, in a different location and with a different name. 2) At least two of the businesses still operate under virtually the same names, but are in different locations. Recognize them? Click on headline for story with ad for two International trucks we sure hope someone will have at Re-visit Knifley 2018. Where is Jerry Arnold when we need him??? By JIM An ad from the Adair County News ninety years ago - May 22, 1928. - accompanying this article features International Trucks sold by L.R. Chelf, Agent, Knifley, Kentucky. Other local advertisers in this edition of the paper included Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2018-05-20 06:32:30 | Comments | See topic Knifley
CU grad Jerry Brumley promoted by KY Dept of Corrections Promoted to Assistant Supervisor in Probation and Parole District 6. Brumley received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 2010 from Campbellsville University. He was selected as Officer of the Year while at Northpoint Training Center in 2010 and as the KCCD Probation and Parole Officer of the Year for 2014-2015. In 2017 Brumley was the recipient of the District 6 Achievement award. He is a recent graduate of the 2017-18 Commissioner's Executive Leadership Program. By Katherine Williams Kentucky Department of Corrections Division of Probation and Parole Director John Hall today announced the promotion of Jerry Brumley to District 6 assistant supervisor. District 6 covers Boyle, Green, Larue, Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Taylor and Washington counties. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2018-05-20 05:03:13 | Comments | See topic Education Events scheduled for today, May 20, 2018 All events are listed in Central Time. | Print Version | Submit your upcoming event using our Submission Form.
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Today - SUNDAY with CM - 20 May 2018 For Day 140 of 2018. There are 225 days remaining in 2018. Haiku by Robert Stone for May 20, 2018: When one says again--Robert Stone, Sunday, 20 May 2018. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2441 There is no more text for this article. Click for printable version. Posted on 2018-05-20 04:09:46
Driver taken to TJ/C, airlifted to UL, following KY 80 accident Law enforcement reports 2003 Ford pickup, operated by 36-year-old Nicholas crossed the center line of Russell Springs Highway traveled through the West bound lane crossed a residential yard, went airborne, and the vehicle then came to rest in the front yard of a second residence. From Adair County Sheriff's Office The Adair County Sheriffs Office responded to a single vehicle accident, Saturday, May 19, 2018, approximately 10 miles east of Adair County on Russell Springs Highway/KY 80. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2018-05-20 04:44:30 | Comments
Single vehicle accident takes life of ACHS senior, Alaina Adams Related Story - Adair Co. Schools: Great sadness at passing of Alaina Adams By Larry Smith, The Big Dawg, General Manager, 99.9 FM Radio Taylor county sheriff Allen Newton released word of the fatal accident in which Adair County High School junior Alaina Adams was killed at approximately 3:57pmCT/4:57pmET Friday, May 18, 2018. The one-vehicle accident happened on Ebenezer Road, off Highway 55, in the Coburg area of Taylor County, just outside of Adair County. - Larry Smith Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2018-05-20 04:16:39 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Doris Montgomery, 88, Adair County, KY (1929-2018) She was known as one of Columbia's most loving people who gave of herself in service to others all her life. Her family gave this statement, "She will live forever in all of us and we will forever feel her love." Click on headline for complete obituary Doris Montgomery, 88, of Columbia, Kentucky, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family and caregivers on Friday, May 18, 2018. Her funeral service will be Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 2pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY with burial in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation after 10amCT Tuesday until the service begins. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2018-05-19 22:42:11 | Comments | See topic Obituaries 
LWC Women's Tennis falls to top-seeded Keiser By Chris Wells Mobile, AL - Lindsey Wilson women's tennis fell one win shy of playing in a third-straight national championship match, falling to top-seeded Keiser (Fla.) 5-0 in the national semifinals at Mobile Tennis Center. The fourth-seeded Blue Raiders close their season with a record of 14-3. Keiser advances to face the other semifinal winner -- either second-seeded Georgia Gwinnett or third-seeded Xavier (La.) -- on Saturday in the national championship match. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2018-05-19 19:26:00 | Comments | See topic Sports
Adair Co. Schools: Great sadness at passing of Alaina Adams By Dean of Students Ro It is with great heartbreak and sadness that Adair County Schools has learned that Alaina Adams, a Junior at Adair County High School, passed away Friday afternoon due to an automobile accident. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2018-05-19 19:18:49 | Comments
Rev. William D (Billy) Barlow, Metcalfe Co, KY (1933-2018) He was a member of an outstanding Summer Shade, KY family, the son of the late Otis & Nettie Buckner Barlow, and the widower of Emma Jean Shirley Barlow. He leaves 18 direct living descendants. He was truly a faithful dedicated strong believer in Christ and showed the fruit of Spirit to anyone and everyone he came in contact with daily. He was very active in his church and community. He was pastor at SS Missionary Baptist Church for nine years and was currently one of the associate ministers. He was truly a pillar of Summer Shade. He was past owner of Billy Electric and Plumbing Company, co-coordinator of Summer Youth Program at Summer Shade Elementary School and ballgames at ballpark. He started the CB Club and Rescue Squad. Hewas a bus driver for 20 years, Metcalfe County Deputy, and Metcalfe County constable for 44 years. In 1968 he received several certificates and recognition from various people and organizations. He was also in the U.S. Air Force serving four years and four years in the reserves. He made Airman 2nd Class and was honorably discharged January 31, 1960. Click on headline for complete obituary Reverend William D (Billy) Barlow, Summer Shade, age 84, exchanged this earthly life for eternal life at Signature Rehab and Wellness, Friday, May 18, 2018. Funeral services will be Monday, May 21, 2018, at 1pmCT, at Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church, Summer Shade Church Road, Summer Shade, KY, with Dr Ronnie Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinty Lane Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, May 20, 2018, 12pmNoon-9pmCT, at McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, KY, and on Monday, May 21, after 8amCT, at Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church until time of services at 1pmCT. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2018-05-19 13:24:16 | Comments | See topic Obituaries
James Raymond Followell, Casey County, KY (1963-2018) November 18, 1963 ~ May 18, 2018 (Age 54) He was a self-employed woodworker. He loved country music, dancing, and gardening. James also liked going to the dirt track races. He was the son of the late Elzie & Kathleen Ramsey Follwell, one of 12 children born to their union. With his passing, nine siblings survive to mourn James' passing and carry on his legacy. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) James Raymond Followell, 54, of Liberty, KY passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY. Funeral services are at 12pmNoonCT/1pmET, Monday, May 21, 2018 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Sunday evening, May 20, 2018, at the funeral home. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2018-05-19 12:00:16 | Comments
Singspiration at Sparksville Church of The Nazarene Sparksville Church of The Nazarene at 9562 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY will be having a Singspiration on Sun. May 27, 2018 at 10:45amCT. Pastor Robert Adkins and congregation welcomes you. --Jane Sparks Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2018-05-19 11:54:39 | Comments
Sabo Family singing at Bloomington Church The Sabo Family will be singing May 20, at 6pmCT, at Bloomington Church, 60 Bloomington Church Road., Columbia, KY. The Church is located off of Snake Creek Road. Bro. Ralph Foster and congregation welcome you to attend a night of worship in song. For more information call Bro. Ralph at 270-634-3273. - Bloomington Church Congregation, Shirley Moss Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2018-05-19 11:51:41 | Comments
Adair County Board of Education session, 17 May 2018 - REPORT At the 17 May 2018, regular monthly session:
Click on headline for complete report with photo(s) By Linda & Ed Waggener Adair County school board met Thursday, May 17, 2018 in a brief but productive session, as the district conducted many end-of-fiscal-year items, got heads ups on graduation events, and recognized major figures in the history of the board, including a board member who was a catalyst for the most transformative years in the history of Adair County, Mike Harris, and the District's first Student Board Member, Lauren McQuaide. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2018-05-19 02:46:14 | Comments | See topic Education
Crappie Tournament at Holmes Bend re-set for 1-2 Jun 2018 Cabela’s Crappie USA Tournament Trail Travels to Columbia, KY and Green River Lake Flooding at Green River Lake caused the tournament to be rescheduled for June 1 & 2, 2018 Click on headline for complete story By Ron Presley Submitted to CM by Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce, Pam Hoots, President, Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, and Kathy Johnson, Office Manager Louisville, KY - May 18, 2018 - Crappie anglers from several states will travel to Green River Lake at Columbia, KY to participate in a two-day Super Event on the Crappie USA (CUSA) Tournament Trail. It has been rescheduled from an earlier date. Local and traveling anglers will be competing for cash, prizes, and an opportunity to compete at the 2018 CUSA Classic which will feature a guaranteed payout of $125,000 in cash and prizes. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2018-05-19 01:43:32 | Comments | See topic Sports
Election 2018/Primary - Civics lesson- Why it's Sheriff''s 'Office' Sheriff Harrison Moss explains why it's an "Office" and not a "Department." in Kentucky. The sheriff is elected, not appointed, he notes. By Ed Waggener Even people who've been around for over one-third of the history of the United States are learning new and useful facts at election time. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2018-05-19 01:17:34 | Comments
Mark Twain Shriners make presentation to Pedro Plancarte Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Jason Rector Network Engineer/Administrator, Adair Co. School District Tuesday, May 15, 2018 The Mark Twain Shrine Club presented Pedro Plancarte, a student at Adair County High School with new tires for his wheelchair, which was in need of replacement. Pedro sends many thanks to the Shriners for his new wheels. The school district believes the Shriner's is a wonderful organization which helps our kids in need and wishes to extend a huge thank you. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2018-05-19 00:56:14 | Comments
5k/10k, VFW Flag Placement Events, Saturday, May 19, 2018 Getting ready for Memorial Day, May 28, 2018 By Joe Hare, Commander, VFW Post 6097 Today, Saturday, May 19, 2018, is a big day for VFW Post 6097, Columbia, with the 5K/10K the Jim Blair Center, then the flag placements at veterans graves in Columbia Cemetery and at Haven Hill. -Joe Hare, Post Commander, VFW Post 6097, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2018-05-19 00:18:10 | Comments
The latest candidate statement is up, highlighted with a "New!!!" - a cue to readers which ad has just been most recently posted. Be sure to read them all. To the VOTERS - Read what the candidates have to say, compare the differences, check qualifications. The better you know the candidate, the better choices you'll be able to make Primary Election Day, Tuesday, 6am-6pmCT, May 22, 2018. ELECTION 2018 -NOTE: Latest List of Candidates, Adair County, is posted in CM CLASSIFIED, ANNOUNCEMENTS (Inquire NOW for best placement and times, best rates. , 24/7/365, for statement ad, video ad, side ad, banner ads at ColumbiaMagazine.com at 270-250-2730).
ACMS announces SBDM election results for 2018-19 school year The Adair County Middle School SBDM election results for 2018-19 school year are listed below. We appreciate all those who were willing to serve. The following will serve a one year term: - Parent Members: Jennifer Brock and Julie McQueary.- Alma Rich, Principal, Adair County Middle School, 322 Gen John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY, Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2018-05-18 23:58:41 | Comments | See topic Education
Hungry Kids Cafe menu for tomorrow, Saturday, 19 May 2018 From Lois Cunningham Kids eat free at the Hungry Kids Cafe, open Saturdays for breakfast and lunch at Farmer's Market on the Square, Corner Merchant & Campbellsville Streets, Columbia, KY 8am-1pmCT (our hours may be slightly different from FM2). Here's our menu for tomorrow, Saturday, May 19, 2018:
Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2018-05-18 19:57:09 | Comments What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Print What's Cooking Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant - ROY AYALA About FIESTA MEXICO Columbia. 34 Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 20 Happy Anniversary, William and Ople Dial (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Briley Ann Breeding (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooklynne Carroll (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hunter Durham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Stewart Cowan (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janet Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Pyles (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Hitch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma H. Scott (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Redmon (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Travis Corbin (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Adam Bowen, Taylor Co., KY(1979) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Anna Mary Milby, 80, Green Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Graham Roberts, Taylor Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lenva Garmon, Cumberland Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosalie Wiley Mitchell, Cumberland Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cleo Watson Adair Co., KY (1918-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Genneive Tarter, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Robert "Bobby" Marcum, Green Co. KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Eva Jewell Curry Shuffett, Green Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otha Zimmerman, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1945-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Lucille Irvin , 74, Russell County, KY (1939-2014)< | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Marcus Wayne Smith, 38, Cumberland Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Eugene Murray, Russell County, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma F. Scott, 81, Bliss Community (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine Brown, 60, Casey Co., KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Edward Sinders, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Grammer Wilcoxson, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Junior Long, Casey County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary McClain, Russell County, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Leon White, 75, Metcalfe County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl A. Burton (May 20, 1912-Feb. 23, 1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Brown (May 20, 1932-July 17, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections)View all birthdays and anniversaries for this month and next month on our Celebrations Page. Submit your birthday or anniversary using our Contact Form. |
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