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Daily News for Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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Adair Co. Fiscal Court to meet Dec 18 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include the Gradyville building discussion, Total Patch oil discussion, a donation to the animal shelter, Christmas and New Year's schedules, ACA Prime, the service agreement for the courthouse clock, the 2026 Clerk's budget, the Sheriff's budget, the SRO contract, and 2026 meeting dates. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-17 16:57:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Vote for your favorite Christmas decorations Voting is underway in the Adair County 2025 Christmas Home/Business Decorating Contest. The following locations are entered in this year's contest:
2025-12-17 16:03:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Christmas
Earl Ray Sullivan, 75, Columbia, KY (1950-2025) Earl Ray Sullivan of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his residence. He was 75 years old. In honoring Mr. Sullivan's wishes, the family chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-17 15:57:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KBC Blood Drive on Dec 30 There will be a community blood drive from NoonCT to 5pmCT on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia. Donors at this upcoming drive will receive an all-black hoodie (while supplies last) as a thank you. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-17 15:54:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Adair Co. School Board will meet Dec 18 Note: Updated at 3:11pmCT with corrected agenda. From Carolee Lloyd Admin. Assistant to Superintendent/Human Resource Director Adair County Board of Education The Adair County Board of Education will meet in special called session at 5pmCT on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Adair County Board of Education Building, 1204 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-17 15:50:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Rastie Andrew, 73, Russell County, KY Rastie O'neil Andrew, 73, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, December 15th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Rastie was born in Jamestown, Ky on January 15, 1952, a son of the late Bessie (Coffey) and Francis Scott Andrew. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-17 12:30:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Barry Joe Harris, 59, Cumberland County, KY Barry Joe Harris, age 59, of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Joe was born on July 31, 1966 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Fred Francis and Della Harris. He was a former employee of Cumberland Valley Manor and was a handyman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Reggie Harris and Doug Francis. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-17 12:27:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Professor Doan turns leftover T-shirts into keepsake quilts By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University professor Melissa Doan is turning t-shirts from an iconic annual Lindsey Wilson event into cherished keepsakes. Doan recently started to create quilts out of leftover T-shirts from Malvina Farkle Days, Lindsey Wilson's annual day of service. She has given the quilts to university employees, alumni and friends. She's created eight quilts so far, with plans to produce the next two for Bob's Basket, the university's student-assistance program. That's not bad for someone who took up quilting only a few years ago. Before that, Doan said she crocheted to pass the time during cold-weather months. Her mother, Gay Ratz, an experienced quilter, offered tips on how to turn leftover T-shirts into a comforting quilt. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-17 07:37:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Adair County Schools post substantial SRC gains CM Note: The Kentucky School Report Card (SRC) Dashboard highlights key topic areas and performance indicators at the school, district, and state levels. The Dashboard is updated by the Kentucky Department of Education each fall, and includes an online view of data available beginning with school year 2021-2022. From Sarah Hatton Director of Secondary Instruction & District Assessment Coordinator Adair County Schools is celebrating a year of substantial progress as the Kentucky Department of Education released its newest statewide assessment and accountability results. This year's findings reflect growing academic strength districtwide, highlighted by Adair County High School earning a Blue rating, the highest designation in Kentucky's accountability system, and Adair County Middle School earning a Green rating and exiting federal Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) status. Adair County Elementary School also posted significant academic gains, reinforcing the district's upward momentum. Adair County High School led the district's achievements, earning a Blue (Very High) designation with an overall combined indicator rate of 81.5, up 13% from 2024. This distinction places ACHS among the top 18% of all high schools statewide and among the top 5 high schools of the 18-district* regional comparison group. Principal Chad Parnell said the accomplishment reflects the values and work ethic of the school community: "Our recent KSA results reflect the hard work and commitment of our entire school community. Being designated Blue, the highest possible rating, is a testament to the dedication of our teachers, staff, and students. This achievement highlights not only strong academic performance but also the culture of pride, perseverance, and support that defines Adair County High School. Our students consistently show what they can accomplish when given high expectations and the right encouragement. We are incredibly proud of what ACHS continues to accomplish together, and we look forward to building on this success in the years ahead." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-17 07:21:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
KSP: Simple steps can save lives during holiday season From Trooper Scottie Pennington As the holiday travel season begins throughout the commonwealth, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) will take part in the nationwide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign from Wednesday, December 10, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2026. The initiative focuses on reducing impaired driving crashes and keeping roadways safe during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. KSP asks all motorists to take simple steps that can save lives:
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-17 07:07:32 | Comments | Printable version
Luckey tells Chamber local support key to University success By Duane Bonifer Strong local support has been key in propelling Lindsey Wilson University's extraordinary success throughout this century. That was one of the messages Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr. delivered Tuesday, December 16, 2025, to members of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. "Sometimes people will stop me and they will oftentimes say, 'You know, Bill, I think Lindsey Wilson is Adair County's greatest asset,'" Luckey told Chamber members at their monthly meeting, held at the university's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. "And while I certainly appreciate that, I think the reverse is also true -- that Adair County and Columbia, Kentucky, are also Lindsey Wilson's greatest assets." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-17 06:48:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 17 Happy Anniversary, Sammy and Nadene Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tony and Sheila Franklin (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amber Natasha Neat (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashlee Meridith Corbin (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Benningfield | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carl Dwayne Kelsay (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Conway Wilkerson (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gabe Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeanette Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timmy Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wes Stone | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae Butt, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanette Shearer, Adair County KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosetta Parnell Montgomery, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis (Denny) Gene Withers, Russell County, KY native (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Glen Posey, Mell Ridge, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Dean Ford, 76 Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Newton, Taylor Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Hunn Rogers, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruchin E. Fudge, Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Former Mayor Charles R. Marshall, Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Welby Thomas, Jr., Russell County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Todd Cundiff, Russell Springs, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bryan E. Hadley, Columbia, KY, native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith "Kevin" Burton, 79, Adair Co., KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine M. Withers, 58, Hillview, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Wilson Johnston, Liberty, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Donna Sue Richerson Mendoza, 51, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Groce Farlee, 63, Burkesville, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Tommy) Murphy, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aubrie Jay Cook, 7 months, 13 days Russell County, KY (December 17, 2015-July 29, 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verna Jill Price Groce, 60, Burkesville, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Meece, 56, Casey County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester Wallace Burress, 93, Elk Horn, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Donald Stamper, 58, Russell County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Milby, 87, Taylor County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ambrose (A.J.) Judd, 15, Greensburg, KY (2006-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Miller, 87, Rickman, TN (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Lee Allen, 73, Columbia, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Lynn Moronese, 68, Liberty, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Rodgers, 73, Liberty, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Harvey (Jim) Evans, 85, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenyatta (K.D.) Duncan, 48, Columbia, KY (1974-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Edith Parson, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Merritt Lawless, 64, Liberty, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert L. Merrill, 74, Jamestown, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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