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John Bam Carney Memorial Highway in Campbellsville By Larry Smith Local and state officials gathered on Friday, June 2, 2023, for the dedication of the Rep. John "Bam" Carney Memorial Highway, which connects New Columbia Highway 55 to New Lebanon Road US 68. The project was started in the 1980s by former mayor Robert L. Miller, and, years later, "Bam" Carney helped make this bypass a priority (and now a reality). The new highway was dedicated Friday morning by Governor Andy Beshear, State Representative Sarge Pollock and Senator Max Wise. Bam's mother June Carney and his son Ethan unveiled the official sign. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-04 11:39:39 | Comments
ACHS Track and Field at Class 2A State Meet From Coach Sheila Willis Congratulations to the following athletes for great performances at the Class 2A State Meet held at UK on Friday, June 2, 2023:
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Bear sightings being reported around Adair Vicky Pike sent word she believes Ed Waggener would have been all over the story of a black bear being reported by Columbia PD Assistant Chief Charles Greer and Sergeant Evan Burton. That one had been seen around Lindsey Wilson College. She's right and Columbia Magazine will remain on alert, digging through archives to call on members of the original Blue Ribbon Bear Board, and we promise to report any more sightings that come in immediately. Meanwhile, Click here to read a report from a few years ago. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-04 09:31:16 | Comments | See topic Blue Ribbon Bear Board
Phillip Coffey - Enough for Now Enough for Now - by Phillip Coffey No spring chicken these days - catching whiplash just about six inches below the top of my crown. Coming in all contrary - shortly after high pitched screeching sounds, sitting in my screened-in porch shed attached to the back of my split level house. Can’t be ‘Doofus Jelly Tweet the cat’. He has wisely taking it all in stride - lying down In one of his frequent naps below the swirling electric fans humming all of the accounts of the season in breezy turns of revolutions thousands per minute - snoring it away. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-03 21:55:50 | Comments ![]() Planning a yard sale? Send the details using our Comment Form for a FREE classified. Events scheduled for today, June 5, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District June 3, 2023 As of 11:52amCT on Saturday, June 3, 2023, the Boil Water Advisory for customers on 406-571 Oak St., 501-531 Ashley Court 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. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-03 15:31:59 | Comments
Festival Saturday on the Public Square in Edmonton The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 3rd Annual Summerfest on the Square today Saturday, June 3, 2023. It's a day of shopping, food, live music, fun, games for the kids, car show, and more. Artwork by Metcalfe County Elementary Students K- 2 will be displayed and the first Metcalfe Idol competition is on the agenda. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-03 08:57:20 | Comments
Columbia City Council to meet June 5 From Woody Sharpe The Columbia City Council will hold a regular called meeting at 6pmCT on Monday, June 5, 2023, at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Items on the agenda include airport funding, fencing at the splash pad, board appointments, and first readings of two budget ordinances. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-03 08:31:28 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Pickett's Chapel Homecoming on June 4 From Ann Smith Pickett's Chapel will be having their annual Homecoming on Sunday, June 4, 2023, with His Heart singing at 9:30amCT, worship at 10:30amCT, and lunch to be served afterwards. Everyone is invited to attend. For more info, call 270.634.1354. Pickett's Chapel Church is located at 3047 Portland Road in the Portland/Milltown Community of Adair County. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-03 08:10:51 | Comments | See topic Church News
Blood Drive June 13 at Columbia Church of Christ Kentucky Blood Center will be holding a blood donation drive from 1:30pmCT to 5:30pmCT on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. The Primary Blood Drive Chairperson is Ricky Collins. All donors at this KBC drive will receive a limited-edition "Give Back, Give Blood" T-shirt (while supplies last) as a thank you for donating. Appointments are preferred and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-03 08:05:50 | Comments
June 5, 2023 Special Called School Board meeting From Carolee Lloyd The Adair County School Board will hold a special called meeting at 6:30pmCT on Monday, June 5, 2023, in the Board Conference Room at the Adair County Board of Education, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. The primary item on the agenda for this meeting is a closed session for the Superintendent search process. Board Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-03 08:02:33 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Sports physicals at ACHS on June 19/20 Walk-in sports physicals will be available to the public from 9amCT to 5pmCT on Monday, June 19, 2023 and Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-02 12:33:29 | Comments | See topic Education
INFAC North America breaks ground on Taylor Co. expansion From Crystal Staley/Brandon Mattingly Campbellsville, KY - On Friday, June 2, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials from Taylor County and leaders from INFAC North America, an automotive manufacturer that specializes in cables, antennas, horns, actuators and electric vehicle (EV) battery system assemblies, to break ground on the company's expansion in Campbellsville, which will create 220 Kentucky jobs with an investment of at least $53 million. Taylor County Judge/Executive Barry Smith is encouraged to see a quality company expand its existing business in the community. "This is a great day for Campbellsville and Taylor County," said Judge Smith. "We are excited to have INFAC expand in our community. INFAC's huge capital investment is a testimony to the excellent work ethic of our people." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-02 12:17:37 | Comments
Joe Frank Loy celebration of life will be June 17 Lisa Sargent, the daughter of the late Joe Frank Loy, messaged about the celebration of life to honor him. She wants friends and family to know that it will begin at 10amCT, June 17, 2023 at the Loy Cemetery. Then the celebration will be at 12 noon, at the Nazarene Church Fellowship hall in Columbia. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-02 11:41:28 | Comments | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 5 Happy Anniversary, Anna D. and Donald R. Burton (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Darlene and Ralph Foster (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jamie and John Shelley, (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beverly Lloyd Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Barnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cameron Anna Yarberry (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chad Brown (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Craig Steven Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gary Tucker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joshua Ford (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Joe Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matthew Moss (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Miriam Vanarsdale Gibson (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sondra Keltner | (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.
Happiness is - an empty bladder By Linda Waggener Let your exploration begin - what is happiness to you? I always enjoy Carol Perkins' columns and this week's article, a deep study in finding what makes her happy, is especially fun. I'm starting my list now and finding that simply contemplating what makes me happy actually makes me happy - even before I start to write! Those who knew Dr. Steve Aaron may remember that he not only wrote about the subject when he was a young medical student, he artfully created little framed signs to share with friends, signs like this one - "happiness is an empty bladder." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-02 10:41:41 | Comments
To the Nines, Lanterns and Tombstones on Friday It's the first Friday in June, which means To the Nines downtown shopping from 6pmCT to 9pmCT on and around the Public Square. First Friday also means the Third Tour of Season Two of the Lanterns and Tombstones Columbia City Cemetery Walking Tour will take place at 7pmCT this evening. The Tour will form at the edge of the Judicial Center parking area at Monroe Street. The National Weather Service says to expect sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80s at 6pmCT, cooling to the mid- to high 70s by about 9pmCT tonight. A busy weekend for yard sales We've passed double-digits for yard sale listings this weekend -- check the list out in Yard Sales Classifieds. If you're holding a yard sale this weekend, there's still time to get your free listing added -- just use the info on our Comment Form to send us the details. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-02 10:23:55 | Comments
Main Street communities report $47.9M investment From Anita Hatchett Frankfort, KY - On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky Main Street (KYMS) program communities finished 2022 strong with a reported $47.9 million cumulative investment in downtown commercial districts such as Campbellsville's. This total represents $16.3 million in private investments matched by $31.7 million in public improvements encompassing building rehabilitation, new construction, infrastructure and special projects offset by rehabilitation tax credits, grant funds and local city and county budgets. Additionally, these communities finished the year with a net gain of 587 new jobs, 130 new businesses and 201 rehabilitation projects completed in Main Street districts. "One of Kentucky's great assets is the many downtown communities that are still vibrant throughout the commonwealth," Gov. Andy Beshear said. "The Kentucky Main Street program has been a huge benefit to these communities and those downtowns are attracting people, businesses and opportunity, helping provide prosperity for Kentuckians in every corner of our state." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-02 09:28:36 | Comments
Tommy Druen: Take the Picture Previous Column: Finding Common Ground By Tommy Druen In the summer of 1995, I embarked on my first trip to Washington, D.C. It was the summer before my final year of high school, and I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Kentucky Rural Electric Washington Youth Tour. As a seventeen-year-old with a deep fascination for history and government, the experience proved to be truly inspiring. We met with Kentucky's congressional delegation, toured our nation's most iconic buildings and monuments, and even caught sight of a 6'8" figure sporting a full beard and a mini-skirt. Some aspects were more memorable than others. Before setting out for that first day in the capital, I vividly recall the wise words of Dennis Cannon, one of our chaperones and then the Director of Public Relations for Kentucky Electric Cooperatives. Recognizing it was the first time in Washington for many of us, he anticipated we would be taking pictures of the customary tourist attractions. His suggestion was that we take the bulk of our pictures with each other. "You'll never get a better picture of the Washington Monument than one on a postcard," he said. "But you will never find a postcard featuring your friends." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-02 09:25:10 | Comments What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Monday Special: Burrito Deluxe Two chicken & bean burritos topped with lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $7.99 Black Stallion Steakhouse 202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT. Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT! Betty's Country Cooking MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Bettys is opening on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 530amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT La Fonda Yummilicious Taqueria 517 S. Hwy 127, Russell Springs, KY. 270-866-7534. Open Sun, Tues, Wed & Thur from 10:30amCT until 8pm. Open Friday & Saturdays from 10:30 until ? with Karaoke. Dine-in or Carryout - Outside Patio La Fonda Yummilicious Taqueria is open Sun, Tues, Wed & Thur from 10:30amCT until 8pm. Open Friday & Saturdays from 10:30 until ? with Karaoke.
Letter: Congratulations Suzanne Mikki Flowers writes: I just want to say congratulations to Suzanne Rogers on her retirement. I've worked with her since she started while I had different jobs. I was also lucky enough to work with her in the sheriff's office for about 18 months. Her knowledge of the job is/was a blessing to new sheriffs. It was a pleasure to work with (for) her and I feel like I made a great friend. Congratulations Suzanne.Comments re: Retirement Luncheon for Suzanne Rogers Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-02 09:22:21 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
June 2, 2023 Special Called School Board meeting From Carolee Lloyd The Adair County School Board will hold a special called meeting at 5pmCT on Friday, June 2, 2023, in the Board Conference Room at the Adair County Board of Education, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. The primary item on the agenda for this meeting is a closed session for interviews of candidates for Superintendent. Board Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-01 15:23:30 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Area students named to WKU Spring 2023 Honors Lists Bowling Green, KY - Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the spring 2023 semester. Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean's List. Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President's List. WKU Honors Students from Columbia:
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Remembrances for June 5 In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Morrison Arms, Cumberland Co, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles McKinley Streeval, 75, Adair Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Harden Taylor County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Shorty) LaFavers, Russell Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnie Parson, Adair County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Rhodes, Taylor Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lile Mitchell Smith, Adair County, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin R. (Chick) Antle, Jamestown, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Evelyn (Keith) Coleman Tucson, AZ (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Keltner, 54, Adair Co., KY (d. April 3, 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacob Cappel, 22, Dunnville, KY (1992-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilda Sublett, Taylor County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gertrude Browning, Adair County, KY (d. 17 Apr 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Wayne Merritt, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Frank H. Alexander, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Bernard, 83, Dunnville, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alex F. Young, Taylor County, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Phelps, 49, Casey County, KY (1967-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Ann Smith, 57, Adair Co., KY/Barren native (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Edna Hadley, 90, Adair County, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Allan Hawkins, Adair County, KY (1983-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Lou Lowe Curry, 68, Green County, KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Duel (Dee Dee) Wilson, 87, Russell County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Marie Emerson, Casey Co., KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andy Withers, 60, Adair County, KY (1959-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anita Denson Keltner, 94, Columbia, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl (Possum) Harris, 45, Campbellsville, KY (1976-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Clayton Vance, 62, Taylor County, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Malinda Burden Tucker (1863-1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Pike, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Marlow Campbell (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lee "Mollie" Reeder Watson (1886) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Burns, 78, Burkesville, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Peter (Mike) Irby, 79, Burkesville, KY (1937-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon A. Tucker, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Lee Salyers Williams, 92, Casey County, KY (1927-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In memory Birthdayl, Ruby Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoy Birthday, Martha Chapman Kinnett (1906-1983) | (Updates/Corrections) |
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