| |||||||||||||||
 
Dr. Ronald P. Rogers CHIROPRACTOR Support for your body's natural healing capabilities 270-384-5554 Click here for details 
  
Columbia Gas Dept. GAS LEAK or GAS SMELL Contact Numbers 24 hrs/ 365 days 270-384-2006 or 9-1-1 Call before you dig 
Visit ColumbiaMagazine's Directory of Churches Addresses, times, phone numbers and more for churches in Adair County Find Great Stuff in ColumbiaMagazine's Classified Ads Antiques, Help Wanted, Autos, Real Estate, Legal Notices, More... 
|
Daily News for Friday, March 11, 2022
Power outage update, Annex emergency shelter open 3/11/2022 -- As we get ready for bed, sleet is coming down hard and the temperature is edging below the freezing mark. 9:20PM Work continues - power to the majority of the county has been restored. 7:20PM EM1 Mike Keltner is Speaking directly with Taylor Co RECC on scene - Estimated time of repair TO BE DETERMINED - Will try an update at 8:30pm. 7:15PM The Adair County Courthouse Annex is opened as a warming center for persons without power or heat. No further provisions provided. 6:26PM Power outage in Adair County KU and Taylor RECC. New updates will be posted as received through the night. Please do not contact Adair 911 for information or questions about your electric service. Timed updates from Mike Keltner, Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management 2022-03-11 20:57:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Limit non-essential travel, drive with caution advises KYTC The Columbia Magazine coverage area is part of KY Transportation Cabinet District 8 which is responsible for maintaining the state highways in Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell and Wayne counties. SOMERSET, Ky. (March 11, 2022) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews are ready to respond to the winter storm expected to move across the state overnight. The U.S. National Weather Service out of Louisville has issued a winter storm warning for all ten counties in District 8. Weather forecasts are calling for snow accumulations of 2" - 6" across the region. Snowfall rates of 1 - 2" per hour at times are likely. Motorists should expect hazardous travel conditions tonight and Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-11 20:36:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Agenda for Monday Fiscal Court meeting By Bridget Compton The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-11 16:33:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Reminder: Winter Storm Warning begins around 9pmCT The Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, for Adair County will remain in effect from around 9pmCT today until 9amCT on Saturday morning. Rains are expected to move in starting around 7pmCT tonight. Rapidly dropping temperatures will change the precipitation to a heavy snow sometime around 9pmCT. Forecasts call for accumulation between 3 and 5 inches in south central Kentucky, and travel could be very difficult through Saturday. In addition, gusty winds between 25 and 30 mph could cause some blowing snow early Saturday morning. Wind chills will drop to the single digits and lower teens Saturday morning, and remain frigid though Saturday night, before temperatures rebound into the high 40s by Sunday. 2022-03-11 13:58:14 | Comments | Printable version
ACSO: Russell Co. man arrested after vehicle pursuit On Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 2:32pmCT, Deputy Tracy McCarol received a call from Adair County 911 dispatch of a reckless driver on KY 80 east. Dispatch had received complaints of a vehicle driving erraticly and a description of the vehicle. Approximately four miles out, Deputy McCarol met the vehicle, a gold-colored Ford Ranger, and observed it running off the road. He attempted a traffic stop by initiating his emergency equipment, but the vehicle failed to yield and picked up speed. Sheriff Josh Brockman, who responded to assist, was able to get in front of the vehicle with his cruiser and slow the vehicle to a stop. Columbia Police Chief Jr Murphy positioned his cruiser to box the vehicle in just prior to city limits, bringing the pursuit to an end. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-11 13:45:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: First responders save lives deserve funds from ARP Vicky Pike writes: I agree with Mary. Our first responders deserve any funds that are available through the American Rescue Plan. EMS is the one we call when there is a life threatening emergency. If they don't deserve it then nobody does.Comments re: Letter: ARPA funds for Ambulance Service 2022-03-11 13:40:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
City officials issue statement on Cross indictment City of Columbia officials have released the following statement about the investigation involving former Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross: "The City of Columbia and Columbia City Police Department discovered discrepancies upon the retirement of former Police Chief Jason Cross which were referred to federal authorities. The City of Columbia and Columbia City Police Department will have no further comment at this time regarding the recent federal indictment of Jason Cross. All questions and request are referred to the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Kentucky."On Thursday, March 10, 2022, A federal grand jury in Bowling Green, Kentucky returned an indictment charging the former Columbia, Kentucky Chief of Police with stealing over $25,000 from the city of Columbia, Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-11 13:37:57 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Clerk's Office will be closed Saturday for funeral From Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer Due to the loss of a dear friend and valued colleague of the Adair County Fiscal Court, the Adair County Clerk's Office will be closed this Saturday, March 12, 2022, to attend the visitation and funeral of 911 Dispatcher Kevin Jones #202. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Kevin's wife Paige and his family. Please keep them in your prayers and thoughts in the coming days. 2022-03-11 09:58:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
DOCJT Class 524 graduates basic training Richmond, KY - On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 31 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state graduated the basic training academy. Local graduates included Andrew P. Regan with the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, and Elliot G. Smith with the Jamestown Police Department. "Your commitment and determination to serve the commonwealth is honorable, and we are grateful that you have chosen this selfless profession," Gov. Beshear said. "Thank you for your commitment to creating a safer commonwealth for all Kentucky's families." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-11 09:56:17 | Comments | Printable version
Camila P. Murray, 58, Jamestown, KY (1963-2022) Camila P. Murray of Jamestown passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, March 11, 2022, at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N. Main St., Jamestown, KY, with Bro. Tony Stephens officiating. Interment will follow at Jamestown Cemetery. Friends may visit on Friday from 11amCT to 1pmCT at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-11 09:52:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Carol Perkins: Rations Previous Column: Carol Perkins: Blue and Gray By Carol Perkins With all the talk of gas prices and how inflation is trampling on our standard of living, I'm reminded of WWII, rations, and ration booklets. My mother was a young teacher in a one-room school. Her duty, as well as the duty of all like her, was to distribute ration booklets to families in the area. Someone from each family came to the nearest schoolhouse to pick up their booklets each week. These books of stamps allowed families to buy a limited amount of goods and that was it... no more unless they bought them through the black market. Items she remembered other than gas were sugar, coffee, meat, canned goods, tires, coal, and other necessities. People were forced to manage with what they had. As is always the case, those who were more self-reliant suffered the least. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-11 07:50:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
CPD: Inmate charged with promoting contraband, possession By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department Early Friday morning, March 11, 2022, before 2amCT, the Columbia Police Department were called to Adair Regional Jail after Deputy Jailers located suspected narcotics on a male inmate. Upon arrival, the inmate was interviewed and the responding officer viewed camera footage of the holding cell where subject had been placed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2022-03-11 07:36:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Increasing clouds today, high 61F, snow tonight It's currently 32F at the Adair County Mesonet station. We'll see increasing clouds today, with a high near 61F. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Tonight will bring a 100 percent chance of rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pmCT. The snow could be heavy at times, and snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches is possible. The overnight low will be around 20R. North wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Saturday will bring clearing skies, with a chance of flurries before NoonCT, and a high near 28F. Northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wind chill values could be as low as 6F. Saturday night will be clear, with an overnight low around 13F and west wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Sunday will be sunny, with a high near 48F. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Sunday night will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 32F. 2022-03-11 06:39:10 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for March 11, 2022 Even if denied,--Robert Stone, Friday, 11 March 2022. -1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3832 2022-03-11 06:33:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Fri 11 Mar 2022 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, March 11, 2022, at a glance:
2022-03-11 06:32:56 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 11 Happy Birthday, Adam Kerr (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braeydon Foster (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. Brandi Blackburn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greyson Kyle Riddle (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jace Matthew Partin (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janet Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jesse Green | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica True | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joseph Adam Doss (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyle Ballou | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma Jean Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reagan Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Feese Newman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Phillips | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Rose | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Ann Smith, Columbia, KY (2005-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robbie Campbell Osuamkpe, Adair Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lena B. Coomer Bryant, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Marie Burton Irvin, Adair County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Faye Parker, 52, Adair County, KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora L. Davis, 94, Adair County, KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandy (Dee Dee) Barnett, 39, Taylor Co., KY native (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin (Toad) Durrett, Green County, KY (1932-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David L. Smith, 70, Greensburg, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Vernon (Doc) Hughes, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Russell, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Combest Young, Columbia, KY (1928-2001) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth (Tootie) Coffey, 87, Russell Co., KY (1929-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Joyce Akin, Metcalfe Co., KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Genoice Matney Sexton, 86, formerly of Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Garnett Lay, Casey County, KY (1924-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Loudermilk, 67, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Bryant, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane Rainbow Rodz, 50, Casey County, KY (1968-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Thomas, 69, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffery Allen Woolridge, 52, Columbia, KY (1968-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Rowe, Columbia, KY (1926-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kay Wethington Edwards, 66, Liberty, KY (1953-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonnie D. Cooper, 54, Russell Co., KY (1962-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise B. Phillips, 94, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Wethington, 84, formerly of Knifley, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Dean Clayton, Taylor Co., KY native (1928-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadean Willis, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Glen Combest, 76, Adair Co., KY (1941-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Thompson Mitchell, Greensburg, KY (1928-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Rogers, 63, Campbellsville, KY native (1955-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Pickett, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin Vanoy, 72, native of Casey County, KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Scottie Ann Halter, 78, Bowling Green, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon Ray Brown, 42, Mt. Sherman, KY (1975-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelia Gayle Dulworth Caldwell, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Douglas Grenead, 56, Summer Shade, KY (1959-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Christopher (Tom) Boston (1951-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Treva Downey Ballou, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Larry Smith, 69 Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, March 11, 2022 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
|
 
115 Jamestown St. Columbia, KY. 270-384-2496 
  
   
 Provided by the Adair Co Fiscal Court and the Adair Co. Emergency Mgt. Agency 
|
|||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||||
|
Quick Links to Popular Features
Looking for a story or picture? Try our Photo Archive or our Stories Archive for all the information that's appeared on ColumbiaMagazine.com. | |||||||||||||||
|
Contact us: Columbia Magazine and columbiamagazine.com are published by Linda Waggener and Pen Waggener, PO Box 906, Columbia, KY 42728. Please use our contact page, or send questions about technical issues with this site to webmaster@columbiamagazine.com. All logos and trademarks used on this site are property of their respective owners. All comments remain the property and responsibility of their posters, all articles and photos remain the property of their creators, and all the rest is copyright 1995-Present by Columbia Magazine. Privacy policy: use of this site requires no sharing of information. Voluntarily shared information may be published and made available to the public on this site and/or stored electronically. Anonymous submissions will be subject to additional verification. Cookies are not required to use our site. However, if you have cookies enabled in your web browser, some of our advertisers may use cookies for interest-based advertising across multiple domains. For more information about third-party advertising, visit the NAI web privacy site.
| |||||||||||||||
