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ACHS Baseball faces two opponents at N. Hardin 29 Apr 2017

The Adair County High School Baseball Team will face North Hardin High School at 11amCT/12pmNoonET, and Madisonville High School at 1:30pmCT/2:30pmET, Saturday, April 29, 2017, both games at North Hardin High School, 801 S Logsdon Parkway (campus), Radcliff, KY - WES FEESE. - (ACHS 2017 BASEBALL SCHEDULE)

2017-04-28 23:19:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Elementary students practice the letter Q



2017-04-28 - Campbellsville Elementary School, 315 Roberts Road, Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer, Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS).
Campbellsville Elementary preschool students Triton Bradshaw, at left, and Andrew Stout talk as they practice writing the letter Q. CES preschool students are working hard to learn the alphabet in their preparation for kindergarten. Each week, students focus on learning a specific letter. Recently, students in Denise Spencer's class learned all about the letter Q. They learned words that start with Q and the sound the letter makes. Preschool students will end their school year on Thursday, May 4, 2017. - CALEN McKINNEY.
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DAV Service office at VFW Post 6097 -01 May 2017

On Monday morning, 01 May 2017, the DAV service officer will be at VFW Post 6097, 411 Fairground Street, from 0800 hrs until 1000 hrs to assist any veteran with VA claims. Please bring all current paper work from the VA or DAV. If applying to get into the VA system you MUST have a copy of your DD-214 or other official discharge papers. JOE HARE, Commander

2017-04-28 17:43:27 | Comments | Printable version

Meeting 4 May 2017 to discuss swim team at ACMS/ACHS

Students and parents interested in establishing a swim team for Adair County Middle School and Adair County High School are encouraged to meet at the ACMS gymnasium, 322 Gen John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY, at 6pmCT, on Thursday, May 4, 2017. - WES FEESE

2017-04-28 15:19:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

'Family' Echoed at Annual LWC Founders' Day 27 Apr 2017

More than 330 people hear moving student speakers Lindsay Daniel and Makenzie Montano, President Bill Luckey's account of a year with major accomplishments, future changes, and a school year when hearts were heavy with losses, made more bearable because the LWC community is a big, loving extended family. Keynote speaker Dr. Allan Mercer Parnell, whose biography is one of Adair County's greatest success stories, an inspirational address punctuated with his great humor, his testimony of faith, nuggets of business wisdom, and his reminder that giving is one of the great joys of his life. - EW
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By Travis Smith

COLUMBIA, KY - (Fri 28 Apr 2017) 'LWC is Family' was a sentiment echoed many times throughout the night at Lindsey Wilson College Founders' Day Dinner, held Thursday, April 27, at the college's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center.

Lindsay Daniel, a student speaker from Jamestown, KY, spoke to a crowd of more than 330 guests about her struggles before attending college, and how the generosity of those connected with LWC have had a life changing impact on her.

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2017-04-28 14:52:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Adair Co. Budget Committee will meet 2 May 2017

The Adair County Fiscal Court Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 9amCT in the basement of the Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, Kentucky. The meeting is open to the public. - Gale Cowan

2017-04-28 12:55:03 | Comments | Printable version

KAAP to expand in Bowling Green, create 129 jobs

Aluminum parts manufacturer will invest more than $51.3 million in Warren County
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By Woody Maglinger & Jack Mazurak

FRANKFORT, Ky. (28 Apr 2017) - Gov. Matt Bevin today announced Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products LLC (KAAP) will expand for a seventh time in Bowling Green, investing more than $51 million and creating 129 full-time jobs.

"This expansion by Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products is a shining example of growth among advanced manufacturers in Kentucky," Gov. Bevin said. "Since establishing its Bowling Green plant in 2004, KAAP has proven itself an excellent corporate partner in the Commonwealth's automotive industry. We are grateful for the company's dedication to the state and are excited to see this remarkable success continue."

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2017-04-28 11:20:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

Youth-centered anti-smoking work gets statewide recognition

Adair County is blessed with a talented group of young people and it is a privilege to work with them. Their work was fantastic so I'm glad they were recognized for that." - JELAINE HARLOW
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By Wes Feese
Media Relations, Adair County Schools

Seven local students and one recent graduate were part of a group recognized Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy's (KCSP) annual conference in Lexington, KY. The Adair County contingent received the award for Outstanding Youth Advocacy for its work with the Adair County Smoke-free Coalition. The students helped create a public service announcement calling for a countywide anti-smoking ordinance.


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2017-04-28 11:11:42 | Comments | Printable version

Allie Harris Emerson, 98, Russell County, KY (1919-2017)

She was a member of the Mt. Eden Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was a native Russell County, KY, the daughter of the late Oliver Ray "Babe" & Liza Jane McBeath Harris and the widow of Argel "Bob" Emerson. She was the matriarch of a large, respected family. She leaves 22 direct living descendants, spanning four generations.
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Allie Harris Emerson, 98, of Russell Springs, KY, died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Cumberland Nursing & Rehab Center in Somerset, KY.

Funeral service for Allie Emerson will be 11amCT, Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Paul Roy officiating. Visitation will be 9am-11amCT, Saturday. Interment will be in the Union Cemetery. Pallbearers: Joey Luttrell, Chris Luttrell, Tyler Crabtree, Matt Crabtree, Cory Crabtree, Ben Luttrell, and Terry Curtis.

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2017-04-28 10:58:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Gary Coffey, 62, Milltown, Adair County, KY (1954-2017)

He attended the Amazing Grace Church, and was employed for Danny Pyles Excavating as a truck driver for many years. Gary was a fun loving guy who enjoyed riding horses with his grandkids. He was the son of the late Thomas Coffey & Pauline Stone Coffey Pegg. His wife, Judy Hatcher Coffey, survives. He leaves three direct living descendants.
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Gary Coffey, 62 of the Milltown Community of Adair County, KY, passed away Friday April 28, 2017 at 1:38amCT at his home after several weeks of illness.

Funeral service will be at 2pmCT, Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Ronnie Janes & Bro. Jimmie Dale Cox the officiating clergy. Interment in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Adair County, KY. Visitation will be after 3:30pmCT, Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

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2017-04-28 10:25:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Columbia City Council Agenda - Mon 1 May 2017

Completion of gas refund plan, needle exchange program, among items on agenda. Citizen Comments will come first on agenda.
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The Columbia City Council will meet in Regular Meeting, on Mon 1 May 2017, at 6pmCT, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY with the following agenda:

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2017-04-28 09:08:35 | Comments | Printable version

Chamber Ribbon cutting at Mainstreet Barbershop 1 May 2017

The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Mainstreet Barbershop, 108 South Main Street, Edmonton, KY, Monday, May 1, 2017, at 10amCT. Owner Tammy Blythe invites everyone to attend. Refreshments will be served. - Gaye Shaw, E/MC Chamber of Commerce Executive Secretary

2017-04-28 08:46:34 | Comments | Printable version

LWC track teams in MSC Championships at Williamsburg, KY

By Anthoney Latessa
News from Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson men's and women's track and field teams are scheduled to compete at the Mid-South Conference Championships at 8amCT/9amCT on Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29, 2017, at James H. Taylor II Stadium, 83 Rant Street, Williamsburg, KY.

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2017-04-28 08:07:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Unemployment rates mixed in March 2017

By Kate Akers/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates dropped in 55 Kentucky counties between March 2016 and March 2017, rose in 53 and stayed the same in 12 counties, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.

Locally, only Green County saw an increase in unemployment month-to-month, while Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Russell, and Taylor all dropped slightly from February to March.

CountyCLFEMPUNEMPMar17Feb17Mar16
ADAIR7,0506,5564947.0%7.5%7.5%
CASEY7,1576,7803775.3%5.6%5.1%
CUMBERLAND3,0242,8431816.0%6.4%6.4%
GREEN5,2254,9512745.2%4.9%5.0%
METCALFE4,3204,1241964.5%4.6%4.9%
RUSSELL6,2605,6985629.0%9.4%9.4%
TAYLOR12,19011,5376535.4%5.6%5.6%


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2017-04-28 06:21:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

Columbia's Ethan Brown to ride across USA for BIKE4ALZ

Bowling Green, KY - Ethan Brown of Columbia is among five Western Kentucky University students will bike across the country this summer to raise money for Alzheimer's research.

They are riding with the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Bike4Alz, which was founded by WKU students in 2010. This summer's ride is the organization's fifth. The previous four teams have biked over 10,000 miles and raised nearly $200,000 for research.

The 2017 riders are Ethan Brown of Columbia; Logan Carroll and Alex Houlton, both of Louisville; Jonathan Greene of Lexington; and Conrad Jaconette of Dry Ridge. The team's drivers are Adam Moore and Tommy Sullivan, both of Louisville.

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2017-04-28 06:11:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

LWC Softball plays today, Fri 28 Apr 2017 at Bowling Green, KY

By Anthony Latessa
News from Lindsey Wilson College

The No. 6-ranked Lindsey Wilson softball team starts their postseason schedule on Friday in the Mid-South Conference Championship at 3pmCT at Michael O. Buchanon Park, 9222 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY. (Blue Raiders face either Shawnee State or Pikeville.) - ANTHONY LATESSA

2017-04-28 04:06:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Today, FRIDAY with CM, 28 Apr 2017

Haiku by Robert Stone for April 28, 2017:
After lovers fight
one may demand that other
be one to come back.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 28 April 2017.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2054



2017-04-28 03:17:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 28
Happy Anniversary, Lorie and Ken Fortune | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amanda Michelle Atwood | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brianna Nicole Ford (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brooke Roberts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Catherine Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debbie Cowan (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Absher, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Edwin Ward | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Jeff Morris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Roberts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michelle Westmoreland | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy Lee Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Viola Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Agnes Marie Burton, 82, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arvil Roy, 64, Adair County, KY (1949-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dakota (Coda) Tarter, 62, Adair Co., KY native (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Foster, Casey County, KY (1933-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Keith (Donnie) McFall, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest R. Tanner, Russell Co., KY (1918-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franklin Roosevelt (Junk Man) Walker, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1945-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harriette A. Cornett, Taylor County, KY (1922-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman Dale Statham, Casey Co., KY (1934-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Inez Mae Cary Williams, 96, Cumberland Co., KY (1921-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Inez Sandusky Griffith, Casey County, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice James New, Science Hill, KY (1944-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Austin, Casey County, KY/Lincoln County, KY native (1938-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Alton Hoskins, Casey Co., KY native, (1932-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Brown, 70, Russell County, KY (1946-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Lou (Becky) Grinstead Grant, Adair Co., KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rosetta (Delta) Rodgers, Casey Co., KY (1931-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell L. Daniels, 84, Dunnville, KY native (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Evelyn Hill Wells, 80, Adair County, KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stacy Renee Ford, 45, Taylor Co., KY native (1977-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Pyles (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thelma Bunch, 59, Adair Co., KY (1956-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Velma Jean Holmes, 74, Standford, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon Eugene (Fireball) Bass, 84, Green Co., KY native (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Henry Franklin, Adair Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, April 28, 2017
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4:00amCT Jobs are waiting for you. See in CM EMPLOYMENT .
If you need positions filled, find the best among the readers of ColumbiaMagazine.com Using any Contact/Submit Button. If you have questions Call 270-250-2730. | (ID:47061, Comment)
6:30amCT2017 Spring Sports Calendars: Adair County High School.
BASEBALL. SOFTBALL. ACMS & ACHS TRACK & FIELD. MASTER SCHEDULE LINDSEY WILSON BLUE RAIDERS. COMPOSITE SCHEDULE CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY SPORTS | (ID:47062, Comment)
7:00amCTCountdown: Just 1 more day until Adair County PRIDE Spring Clean-up. Starts at 7amCT, Sat 29 Apr 2017. - ANDREA WAGGENER, Deputy Adair County CJE. DETAILS | (ID:47053, Comment)
7:30amCTCampbellsville HS hosts blood drive 7:30am-1pmCT/8:30am-2pmET - Fri 28 Apr 2017 | (ID:46999, Comment)
8:00amCTAdair County Preschool Registration will be 8am-2pmCT, in the Adair County Library Basement, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Please use basement side entrance. Please bring proof of household income (W-2 forms; 2016 taxes; check stubs; etc. - Ruth Ann Lewis. DETAILS | (ID:46751, Comment)
Metcalfe County Farmers Market open 8am-1pmCT, every Friday, cross from the extension office, 422 East Street, Edmonton, KY | (ID:47063, Comment)
7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at at Glance. Not Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties Once at Docket for all Kentucky Counties, Choose 1) Circuit or District, 2) County - from drop down list 3) Verify dates :
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY. No (0) Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Events in District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Three (3) Court Event(s) in Circuit Court. Fourteen (14) Court Event(s) in District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:47064, Comment)
LWC Men's and Women's track teams in MSC Championships 8amCT/9amCT, at James H. Taylor II Stadium, 83 Rant Street, Williamsburg, KY. - ANTHONY LATESSA | (ID:47070, Comment)
9:00amCTServices, Russell Springs, KY, for Bonita Lee Comer, 55, Russell County, KY (1961-2017) | (ID:47004, Comment)
10:00amCTSADIE is Available, adoptable
at Green River Animal Shelter
Green River Animal Shelter is the first place to look if your dog is lost. You'll always find a variety of puppies, kittens, dogs and cats ready and eager to join your family. NEW HOURS. Closing at 4pmCT during winter months Green River Animal Shelter open today, 10am-4pmCT. GRAS, 455 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY. You can help. Adopt. Volunteer. Give Time, Donate Money. Give needed supplies. Encourage the staff at GRAS who are doing such a wonderful job! Stop by today. Thanks, KIM TUCKER
(See Animal control pickups and GRAS dogs for adoption in CM Animals - CM | (ID:47069, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:47065, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, Russell Springs, KY, for Joe David Acree, 68, Russell Co., KY(1949-2017) | (ID:47040, Comment)
Services, Campbellsville, KY, for Paul Dexter Beard, 71, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2017) | (ID:47045, Comment)
3:00pmCTLWC Softball starts their postseason schedule at Michael O. Buchanon Park, 9222 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY. - ANTHONY LATESSSA. STORY | (ID:47068, Comment)
5:00pmCTGame 1 of Series. LW Baseball hosts Pikeville in MSC Tournament Opening Round at Egnew Park, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY - MATTHEW WURZBURGER. STORY | (ID:47059, Comment)
Chimes for the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:47066, Comment)
5:30pmCTACHS Softball at Monroe County HS. 755 Old Mulkey Road (campus), Tompkinsville, KY. SOFTBALL SEASON SCHEDULE - WES FEESE | (ID:47067, Comment)
6:00pmCTRevival 26-30 Apr 2017, at Gradyville Baptist Church, 159 Old Gradyville Church Road, Columbia, KY. Bro. Robert Knight will be preaching each night, with different singers each night. - DEBBIE BENNETT. (STORY w/SCHEDULE of SINGERS | (ID:46785, Comment)
Bert Bradshaw speaking at Journey to Recovery, 24 Burnette Road, Columbia, KY. - Laverne Hadley | (ID:47021, Comment)

  

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