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LWC to hold three commencement ceremonies April 26-27 By Venus Popplewell LWC Director of Public Relations For the third consecutive year, Lindsey Wilson College will cap off its largest class in school history at spring commencement. Lindsey Wilson's commencement celebration, the 119th in school history, will be held over two days, April 26 - 27, 2024. To accommodate the large crowds, graduates have been allotted tickets for guests in attendance.
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Donate Life KY Scholarship winners announced From Shelley Snyder Out of an impressive pool of more than 70 applicants hailing from 38 counties across Kentucky, 20 extraordinary individuals have been selected to receive 2024 Donate Life Kentucky Scholarships valued at $1000 each. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to promoting the Donate Life mission and educating their peers about the life-saving impact of registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor. "For over 30 years, the Circuit Clerk's office issued driver's license and asked every customer about registering as a donor and giving $1 to public education about organ, eye and tissue donation. Although we no longer issue driver's licenses, we remain steadfast in our commitment to helping our community through education and outreach about this lifechanging Donate Life mission. In our county, and every county in Kentucky, people have been saved and healed by the gift of life. Today, over 1000 Kentuckians still wait for their gift of life. Organ, eye and tissue donors are heroes," explains Dennis Loy, Adair Circuit Clerk. "Giving back to these students, many of whom are donor families & recipients, is such an honor. I extend a heartfelt congratulations to all the scholarship winners and express appreciation to every applicant for their dedication to the Donate Life mission." The Donate Life Kentucky Scholarship winners for 2024 are: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2024-04-23 19:56:27 | Comments
Diabetes classes at Adair Co. Health Department From Jeff Neagle, Communications Specialist Lake Cumberland District Health Department The Adair County Health Department will present the Healthy Living with Diabetes 4-class education series in May. The class dates are May 14, 16, 21, and 23, 2024, from 9amCT to 11:30amCT each day. This free class is designed to teach you how to manage diabetes, eat healthy, and become more active. The classes are led by a Certified Diabetes Educator, and will meet at the Adair Co. Health Department, 801 Westlake Dr, Columbia, KY. Registration is open for both classes. To sign up, visit the Lake Cumberland District Health Department website at www.lcdhd.org/services/diabetes. For more information, call 800-928-4416 Option 4. The class will return to Adair County on July 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2024. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2024-04-23 19:48:28 | Comments | See topic Health Care
Concerts by Adair County Community Choir From Ginna Franklin More than 50 local singers are all set to perform in two Spring Adair County Community Choir concert events the first week in May, 2024. The first will be an evening concert, Friday, May 3 at 6:30pmCT and the second will be Sunday afternoon, May 5, at 2:30pmCT. Both will be held at Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street. They are free and open to the public. Leaders are Director, Ginna Franklin and Accompanist, Dwayne Martin. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2024-04-23 15:40:48 | Comments Send in your community event Have an upcoming event planned for your school, church, agency or team? We'd like to help share the news! Submit your upcoming community event using our Contact Form.
Writers shared works in first annual event The first (hopefully annual) Writers' Day to be held in Adair County took place Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the at the Extension Office in Columbia. With many exciting events surrounding this one, especially Plow Day, still a good group attended, some to share and some just to listen. The event was sponsored by the Adair County Arts Council, led and organized by writer, painter, educator Darlene Campbell who said she had very positive responses from everyone, especially writers who drove in from other areas. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2024-04-23 12:41:57 | Comments
Medical Cannabis business licensing update Businesses can apply for a cannabis business license July 1 - Aug. 31, 2024. Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program has taken significant steps toward ensuring Kentuckians with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible. The Governor signed House Bill 829 into law, which among other things, the bill takes the important step of moving up the timeline for cannabis business licensing from Jan. 1, 2025, to July 2024. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2024-04-23 12:31:38 | Comments | See topic Local Government
CPD: Service of warrant leads to additional possession charge By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department On Monday night, April 22, 2024, the Columbia Police Department located and took into custody a subject on Burkesville Street with an active warrant. During a search in the process of arrest, the subject was found to be in possession of suspected narcotics. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2024-04-23 09:56:53 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Hoffman is Squad Leader of F2 Company Team for Sandhurst From Michelle Kalish US Military Academy Public Affairs Office West Point, NY - The U.S. Military Academy will host the 57th Sandhurst Military Skills Competition on April 26 and 27, 2024. Hosted by West Point since 1967, teams will compete in a rigorous 36-hour course to test warrior spirit, cohesion, and dedication to mission accomplishment. This year's two-day competition consists of 48 teams, including 17 international teams, 16 ROTC teams, ten U.S. Military Academy company teams, and five U.S. service academy teams. Cadet Samuel Hoffman, Squad Leader of the F2 Company Team, is from Columbia, Kentucky, and was a member of the Class of 2021 at Adair County High School. "Sandhurst is the premiere cadet military skills competition in the world. This year's competition is designed to push them to their limits and, in the process, inspire us with their tenacity, determination, and grit," said Department of Military Instruction Director Col. Mark Federovich. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2024-04-23 09:44:02 | Comments
CPD welcomes Officer Tyler McKinney By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department would like to welcome Tyler McKinney as our newest Officer. Mayor Pam Hoots swore in Officer McKinney on Monday morning, April 22, 2024, with friends and family in attendance. Officer McKinney is a 2016 graduate of Adair County High School. He is also a current member of the 617th Military Police Company with the Army National Guard. Officer McKinney will attend Department of Criminal Justice Training located in Richmond this Fall. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2024-04-23 08:47:27 | Comments
Agenda for Adair Fiscal Court April 2024 meeting Adair County Fiscal Court will hold its regular called meeting Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6pmCT in the Adair County Courthouse Annex building basement, 424 public square, Columbia, Kentucky. The meeting is open to the public. Click for the agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2024-04-22 23:01:39 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Agenda for special called City Council meeting From Woody Sharpe Columbia City Clerk/Treasurer The Columbia City Council will hold a special called meeting at 11:30amCT on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Items on the agenda include an ordinance to change zoning at 298 Hudson Street, an engineering report for ARC Grand, and the application for historical status for the Trabue Russell House. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2024-04-22 14:58:10 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Loy and Breeding selected to attend 2024 Rogers Scholars From Sharon Dodson The Center for Rural Development has selected Adair County students Justin Loy and Kelsay Breeding to attend the 2024 Rogers Scholars Youth Leadership Program. Justin Loy is the son of Michael and Robin Loy of Columbia. Kelsay Breeding is the daughter of Steven and Lindsay Breeding of Greensburg. Justin and Kelsay, both sophomores at Adair County High School, will join 100 high school students from 45 Kentucky counties this summer for the 27th annual Rogers Scholars Program. This is a record number of students and the largest class to ever attend the program. Rogers Scholars--The Center for Rural Development's flagship youth program--is an intensive one-week summer program that provides valuable leadership skills and exclusive college scholarship opportunities for rising high school juniors in Southern and Eastern Kentucky to build their skills as the region's next generation of business and entrepreneurial leaders. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2024-04-22 14:48:28 | Comments | See topic Education
Letter: Thank you for reminder about signs on right of ways Vicky Pike writes: Thank you for posting the article from the Kentucky Transportation Department on illegally placed signs being removed. Signs posted on the right of way slow up the mowing process and block drivers view when turning at intersections.Comments re: Signs placed on right of way being removed Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2024-04-22 14:44:41 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 24 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Patricia Hadley (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bro. Ralph And Bobbie Sue Hadley (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Owen and Evelyn Pollard (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Sheena Kelsay (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allison Burton (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deven Stone (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelsi Walker (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin L. Bault | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lillian Collins (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda (Bell) Forbis (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Coomer (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Jo Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, McKinlee Danielle Stone (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richard Paul Baldwin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Kemp | (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.
ACHS regular SBDM Council meeting From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The Adair County High School SBDM Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2024-04-22 14:42:17 | Comments | See topic Education
Exploring the World of Mushrooms The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service will hold a class on "Exploring the World of Mushrooms" at 5:30pmCT on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. For more information, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 384-2317. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2024-04-22 08:33:39 | Comments
Tennis begins tournament action at ACHS By Trey Stephens Sports Writer for Columbia Magazine Adair County Tennis begins the Conference Tournament this week. Starting on Monday, members of the Adair County tennis team will compete in Heartland Conference Tournament in Campbellsville. Brody Blair and Luke Rich with both be competing in the boy's individual singles tournament. Carter White, Trenton Page, Alex Perkins, and Trey Stephens will be competing in the boy's partners doubles tournament. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2024-04-22 08:14:16 | Comments
Fatal collision takes life of Tracy York-Murrell By Trooper Jonathan Houk April 22, 2024 - On April 21, 2024 at approximately 4:12 P.M. EST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 55 in Taylor County. The preliminary investigation revealed that Allen Glen Yates, age 60 of Columbia, was traveling north on KY 55 in a 2002 Ford F-150. Mr. Yates crossed the centerline of the roadway and entered into the southbound lane of KY 55, colliding in a head-on manner with a 2021 Nissan Rogue traveling south on KY 55. The Nissan Rogue was operated by Tracy York-Murrell, age 39 of Columbia. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2024-04-22 08:12:38 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports 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 Wednesday Special: Quesadilla Roja Grilled flour tortilla stuffed witH chicken or beaf with cheese, served with rice, lettuce, sour cream & tomatoes. $6.99 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 Hooligan Burger Hooligan Burger is now open in its new, larger location at 206 Dohoney Trace in New Columbia, just waiting to serve up any of our one-of-a-kind Sandwiches! Every ingredient is fresh and Chef Jason Thrasher's creations are unique, tongue-tantalizing tastes! Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Ass't Food Service Director, Carol Roy, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for April 24, 2024: Adair Senior Citizens Center 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. 8amCT to 2pmCT Monday through Friday. Phone 270-380-1899. JoAnn Smith, Director. Menu for Wednesday, April 24, 2024: Happy Hawg BBQ 114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 270-585-4671. Open from 10amCT to 6pmCT Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover accepted. Catering available. Happy Hawg BBQ is open daily with shoulder, brisket, chicken and more, plus burgers and hotdogs, chicken strips, fries, rings, nachos, appetizers, homemade sides, soft serve ice cream, milkshakes, and other treats.Randy Young, owner
Community Food Giveaway on April 25 From Carole Thomas The Columbia Seventh-day Adventist Church Community Food Giveaway will be held from 11amCT to 4pmCT, or until all the food has been distributed, on Thursday, April 25, 2024. You must show an ID and proof of address as we are serving only Columbia and Adair County at this time. Only one person per household may register. Please come to the basement door at the back of the church. Signs will be posted to help with traffic control. There will be some lightly used clothing available also. The Columbia Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 100 Adventist Road, Columbia, KY. For more information, you may call 270-634-1910. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2024-04-22 07:44:05 | Comments | See topic Church News
Big rigs off the historic square - ideas By Linda Waggener Ideas have been coming in about how to encourage large trucks to use the Veterans Memorial Bypass instead of the historic Public Square in Columbia. And I have an idea to add to those linked below. Let's agree to make one thing clear right up front - we respect truck drivers. Almost everything that comes in and goes out, here and all across America, does so by truck. Drivers keep them going day and night. But, what if the City/County designates an educational campaign? Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2024-04-21 21:25:06 | Comments
Signs placed on right of way being removed From the Kentucky Department of Highways Mowing cycles are under way and illegally placed items along state maintained right of way areas are being removed. Residents, business operators and property owners along US and KY routes are reminded no signage is allowed on right of way other than official highway signs and items approved through a permit process. Particularly, with yard sales and property sales commonly taking place in spring along with the May Primary, related signs must be placed beyond right of way limits. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2024-04-21 21:03:52 | Comments | See topic Local Government Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for April 24 In Memory Birthday, Russell A. Vassallo, Esq, Casey County, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Waggener, Adair County, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nona Bess Curry Bennett, Adair Co., KY (1938-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia Flatt, 85, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Spurling, 77, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Allen Cox, Casey Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Nash, Taylor Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sophia Burton, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma C. Dalton, Casey Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John C. (J.C.) Bryant, Adair County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iva Dean Pittman, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell Gleason Pyles, Adair Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Gene Anderson, 67, Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Graves Shively, Taylor Co., KY (1916 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carrie Helen Lester Garrett, Beaumont, Metcalfe Co. KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Muriel Gene Tedder, Knifley, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dean Miller Alexander, 62, Cumberland Co., KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty D. Boone Russell County, KY, (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenton Lyle Pierce, 56, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Renee Marie Weddle, 44, Russell County, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Getha West, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Paul McCubbin, Taylor Co., (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence E. Bryant, 76, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas Mills, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Helen (Garmon) Parks, Austin, IN (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, June Etta Cornell, 93, formerly of Breeding, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Sue Stocton, 61, Taylor Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Risen Dile, 73, Taylor Co., KY/Green County, KY native (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale (Peewee) Johnson, 76, Russell Co., KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank C. Ramsey, Adair County, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Grace Ann Jones , Taylor Co., KY (1963-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ancil Curtis Vanoy, 90, Liberty, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Newcomb, 80, Cub Run, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Bell, 62, Jamestown, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Finis Foster, 77, Adair Co. native (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeary Arnold Withers, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessica N. Passmore, 31, Loretto, KY (1991-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kermit Eugene (Gene) Johnson, 93, Liberty, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Wayne Burton, 65, Liberty, KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Velma Bond, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Paul (Pookie) Baldwin, 32, Columbia, KY (1990-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Cravens, 91, Liberty, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William W. (Pooch) Poynter, 78, Knob Lick, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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