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Letter: applauds USPS for staying competitive

Mark Hale writes:
Finally, after decades of raising the rate by a penny or two only to do it again a year or two later, the USPS has finally figured out to raise it a whole nickel. Whatever will we do as they dig so deep into our pockets? I don't know if I can afford a whole nickel. It's about time they do this. Now common sense would tell us that another increase will not be necessary for a few years now. When that time comes make it another nickel or even a dime.

I think it's silly to raise it a penny and then do it again next week. If you don't want to suffer the increases buy 20 years worth of forever stamps. I realize that companies that mail out multiple statements every month are adversely effected by this but they can get bulk rates for those mailings to save a little.

For the common citizen mailing in a bill or two every month it matters very little. The USPS has always been self supporting until the last few years. If we want to continue having a postal service we're going to have to support it with whatever fees are needed, otherwise it will fall to contractors like UPS and FedEx and the USPS will no longer exist. --Mark



2019-02-12 19:27:17 | Comments | Printable version

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Mary Louise Griffin, 87, native of Adair County, KY (1931-2019)



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Mary Louise Griffin, 87, native of Adair County, KY (1931-2019)

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Mary Louise Griffin, 87, native of Adair County, KY (1931-2019)

She was a native of Adair County, KY born in the Purdy community to Finis and Edna Wilkerson Burton. She married and made her home in Texas and she is survived by a son and a daughter and their families.

Mary Louise Griffin, age 87, of Whitesboro, TX, formerly of Paris, TX passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1pm at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Justin Wideman officiating. No formal visitation has been set.


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2019-02-12 18:42:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Harold Baldwin, 90, Taylor and Adair Counties, KY (1928-2019)

He was a lifelong entrepreneur. After earning an associates degree at Campbellsville College, he began his career by selling shoes and candy door to door. Later, he became a stock broker and a coal broker, and worked as an agent for State Farm Insurance Company more than 40 years. He was a Korean Veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He served his community as a Sunday School teacher at Campbellsville Baptist Church, and was a member of the Campbellsville Jaycees and the Optimist Club.

Harold Baldwin, the son of the late Roland and Stella (Walker) Baldwin, departed this life on Saturday, February 9, 2019 in Hodgenville at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home. He was 90 years, 6 months and 22 days of age.

The funeral service for Mr. Harold Baldwin will be conducted Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 12noonCT/1pmET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville. Bro. Danny Baldwin will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation is from 5-8pmET on Friday at the funeral home.


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2019-02-12 18:20:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Farmers Market on the Square will enjoy same location again

By Tiffany Kessler

A Special Called City Council Meeting held Monday evening, February 11, 2019 tied up any loose ends pertaining to the upcoming Farmers Market growing season. An agreement was created and signed which allowed for the continued use of the city parking lot located on the corner of Campbellsville and Merchant Streets.

The document states that the Farmers Market may set up on Wednesdays and Saturdays from April to October of 2019. FM Vice President Darrell Andrew and FM Manager Donna Jones seemed pleased with the agreement, as did the city council which voted all in favor.


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2019-02-12 18:10:43 | Comments | Printable version

Infant Avery Jade Moons, Cumberland County, KY (9 Feb 2019)

Avery Jade Moons, stillborn, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky.

The Funeral Service for Avery Jade Moons will be conducted on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 3pmCT in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville. Burial will be in the Bow School House Cemetery in Cumberland County. The family will receive friends after 1pmCT Wednesday, February 13, 2019, until the funeral hour.


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2019-02-12 15:11:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adell Kinnett, 90, Russell County, KY (1928-2019)

Adell was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Adell Kinnett, 90, of Russell Springs, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at her residence.

Funeral service for Adell Kinnett will be at 12noonCT Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Blair officiating. Burial will be in the Russell Springs City Cemetery.


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2019-02-12 15:05:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

ACES SBDM Council will meet today, 12 Feb 2019

Adair County Elementary School SBDM Council will meet Tuesday, February 12 at 4pmCT for Regularly Scheduled Monthly Meeting.

Steve Burton
ACES Principal


2019-02-12 14:12:24 | Comments | Printable version

Report dangerous drivers on slick roads to KSP

A reminder from the Kentucky State Police:
Citizens can contribute to highway safety by calling KSP toll-free at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens are invited to call and confidentially report dangerous or impaired drivers or any criminal activity.

You may also download the free KSP mobile phone app. The app provides quick, direct access to KSP including weather, road and traffic information as well as text, voice and photo tip capabilities to report criminal behavior.

The app is available for IPhone, IPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple or Google Play stores.

Download the KSP mobile app by searching "KSPOLICE" in the app store and you can also follow along on twitter @KYStatePolice.


2019-02-12 14:07:49 | Comments | Printable version

Sad word of passing of Rhea Baker from a classmate

Vicky Browning Pike shared, "I’m so saddened to hear of the death of Rhea Baker early yesterday morning. I tried to get in touch with him to come to the reunion. I will always remember that red hair and the great spirit he had. For those of us in senior English, tacks in the seat of late arrivals to class. Need I say more." - VP

2019-02-12 10:55:02 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: doesn't think Robins eat berries

Harry Mack writes:
This is about the robins eating berries. I am sorry to disappoint you but I have never seen robins eat vegetable matter. I have only seen them eat worms, so they must have been some other bird. --HM
Comments re article 102252 Letter Of holly trees and robins and berries


2019-02-12 09:20:35 | Comments | Printable version

Teacher passes on school pictures to nephew Sammy Hughes

Teacher Evelyn Hughes comes from the Statons and the Hugheses who were hard working, church oriented conservative Baptist families in Adair and Russell Counties in KY. -- Her nephew shares a bit of her story

By Linda Waggener

Sammy Hughes, teacher at Adair County Middle School, shared keepsake pictures passed down by his Aunt Evelyn Hughes, an Adair County teacher who kept albums containing school pictures many of her students had given her. He brought them to a recent meeting of the Adair Heritage Association at the Adair Public Library.

She taught first at Knifley, then Flatwoods Rosenwald School and then John Adair fourth and fifth grades.


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2019-02-12 07:38:17 | Comments | Printable version

Sharon Whitehurst: A Morning Without Rain

Taking a moment out of the home-building process in northern Adair County, the writer describes checking out the 'new every morning' grandeur of sunrise with trusty escort Willis the Cat by her side...

By Sharon Whitehurst


On Saturday morning I slipped out of bed at the importunate insistence of several cats who felt the call of the outdoors.

The first pale hints of morning were evident in the eastern sky as I raised the shade on the small window near my nest of blankets and pillows. It felt too early in the day to pull on yesterday's jeans and paint-stained sweatshirt; Jim was sleeping and likely wouldn't appreciate me rattling about.

On a whim, I made myself comfortable, fleece throws snuggled around my shoulders, pillows propped to give me a good view out the window.


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2019-02-12 07:16:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sharon Whitehurst - Whitehurst Diaries

Today - TUESDAY with CM - 12 Feb 2019

Haiku by Robert Stone for February 12, 2019:
Try to be cheerful
in spite of wintry weather,
hard work, and envy.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 12 February 2019.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2709


2019-02-12 05:45:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

More rain today, falling temps

It's currently 57F at the Adair County Mesonet station. The area remains under a flood watch through NoonCT. Expect rain, mainly before 3pmCT, with temperatures falling to around 46F by 5pmCT. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch are possible.

Tonight will bring a 20 percent chance of rain before 7pmCT, with mostly cloudy skies gradually becoming mostly clear. Tonights expected low will be around 29F, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, and gusts as high as 36 mph.

Wednesday should be sunny, with a high near 46F. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.


2019-02-12 05:44:25 | Comments | Printable version

7-County Area Courts for Tue 12 Feb 2019

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 68 events Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 11 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. 2 events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 25 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: 76 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2019-02-12 05:39:54 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 12
Happy Anniversary, Aaron and Nikki Rainwater (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Nick and Rita Jones | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allen Green | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Reliford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashlyn Elizabeth Brown | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, B.J. Huff | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Becky Curry (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Braylee Wilkerson (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Candy Northrup | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cassie Rowlett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlie Riter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chloe Grider (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Colton Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gabriel Kirksey (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gerry Lacy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hannah Stotts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kemmye Graves | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Foster (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madison Rose Irvin (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Noah Bishop (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Paula Garrison (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Rebecca Curry (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rebecca Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robin Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shaye Moss | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stella Frances Grider Cross | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve McKinney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Taylor Harvey (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Carol Dickson Wilson, Prices Creek, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (Buddy) Bernard, Adair Co., KY native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelia Ann Cook, Adair Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Meader, Campbellsville, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Sterling (Speedy) Simpson, Russell Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paula Denise Hudgins Kessler, Green Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Boyd Richardson, Russell Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Jane Burchett Russell County, KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Samuel Elroy Pepper, Green Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Lay, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Darlene Gabehart, 68, Taylor County, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Maxie Riley Key, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jim (Hammer) Vaughn, 68, Green County, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Grant, Adair County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Morgan, 73, Casey County, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue McQueary, 66, Russell County, KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Newcomb Moore, Taylor County, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Dale Brown, Casey County, KY/Lincoln County native (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floyd G. Hash, 94, Taylor County, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jalisa Shanee Lavee Smith, 29, Louisville, KY (1988-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Sharon Wethington Davis, Liberty, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eloise Stalcup, 79, Burkesville, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin Ray Honaker, 63, Jamestown, Russell Co., KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine (Rice) Carney, 91, Adair County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allyene Underwood, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alonzo Isaacs, 84, formerly from Russell County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anice Patricia Bobe, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Burchell (Bird) Couch, 80, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Allen, 82, Burkesville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Rakes, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fontella Ann Tucker, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JC VanArsdale, 88, Columbia, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Wilcoxson, 76, Green Co., KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Sue Smith, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Pedigo Coleman, 97 Metcalfe Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard L. Elam, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby England, 87, Adair County native (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scottie Hadley, 75, Adair County, KY (1940-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Jean Simpson Blackwood, 74, Green Co. native (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Mae Bush Giles, 82, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tim Alexander, Bowling Green, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Venetta Barnett, 96 Taylor County, KY (1913-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
Memorial Birthday, Abraham Lincoln (1809) | (Updates/Corrections)
Memorial Birthday, Charles Darwin | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 2019
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTPraise Assembly of God Food Pantry Open each Tuesday, 08am-1pmCT, at Praise Assembly of God Church, 310 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. --Ann Burton Murphy | (ID:56811, Comment)
8:30amCTAdair County Public Library Gradyville Bookmobile Run | (ID:56880, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Stephanie Long, Director, 270-250-2847 | (ID:56815, Comment)
10:00amCTServices for Teddy Stephens, 92, Russell County, KY (1926-2019) | (ID:56894, Comment)
11:30amCTColumbia Adair Chamber of Commerce meets in the Cranmer Dining Center on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College. | (ID:56795, Comment)
11:45amCTACJE Cowan and Mayor Hoots speak at Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting | (ID:56809, Comment)
NoonCTServices for Glenda Gupton, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2019) | (ID:56895, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Ruel Stotts, 91, Jamestown, KY (1927-2019) | (ID:56860, Comment)
2:30pmCTOffice hour with Congressman Comer's DD Sandy Simpson, Annex Building | (ID:56786, Comment)
4:00pmCTACES SBDM Council meets in regular session | (ID:56899, Comment)
5:00pmCTAdair County Band Bingo Doors Open 5pmCT - Close 10pmCT. Bingo is each Tuesday and Friday in the Adair Band Bingo Building, 50 Shady Lane, Columbia, KY. License # ORG0002285. Five Regular Games, Pull Tabs, and Much More. Concessions available at all sessions. (Sponsored) | (ID:56819, Comment)
5:30pmCTGirls Varsity ACHS Basketball at Caverna | (ID:56887, Comment)
6:00pmCTAdair County Fiscal Court meeting in the basement of the Adair Courthouse Annex, Public Square, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. | (ID:56794, Comment)
7:00pmCTOrgan recital in Ransdell Chapel at CU free and open to the public | (ID:56872, Comment)
Boys Varsity ACHS Basketball at Caverna | (ID:56888, Comment)

 

































 
 
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