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LWC in 8th of Learfield Directors Cup through winter season

By Christopher Coombs

Lindsey Wilson athletics comes in at 8th place in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings following the completion of winter competitions and scoring, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) officials announced on Thursday.

Lindsey Wilson has 496.50 points after scoring 249.50 points during the winter season. The Blue Raiders picked up 25 points from women's basketball, with 72 points from both men and women's swimming, 14.5 from women's indoor track and field and added 66 points from wrestling. Lindsey Wilson accrued 247.00 points for the fall season.


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2022-03-31 15:16:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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2022-03-31 - Northern Arizona - Photo By Robert Ellis, Robert Ellis Woodworking.
Robert writes, "Here our vacationing party is doing a little light "scrambling" to reach a scenic lookout point, to the left of the picture. Since geographically the Northern rim is around 60 plus miles from Kanab, Utah, (nearest town where visitors to the Canyon stay overnight) it might account for it being visited less than the other parks of the Grand Canyon.

Since its popularity is much smaller, then naturally there will be fewer people at the park. On this trail, we only ran into one other couple. Of course we had to stop and chat for a few minutes..."

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Walking track blocked by downed tree, repairs ongoing

By AC Judge Executive Gale Cowan

A tree was downed across the walking track at the Jim Blair Park and Recreation Center in the overnight weather.

It will be removed as quickly as possible - roads must come first.


2022-03-31 14:25:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

KSP: Post 15 investigates fatal collision in Taylor Co.

By Tpr. Nick Hale

Campbellsville, KY - The Kentucky State Police is investigation a two vehicle fatal collision that occurred in Taylor County on Wednesday March 30, 2022 at approximately 5:17pmET, on the north bypass in Campbellsville, KY.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Casey Hines, age 31 of Campbellsville, KY was operating a 2004 Chevy SUV east bound when he crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a west bound 2016 Toyota SUV. The Toyota was operated by David Haibach, age 74 of Campbellsville, KY.


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2022-03-31 12:41:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Road closure, Adair: Creekbend Drive

By Bridget Compton, Fiscal Court Clerk

Per Adair County Road Foreman Barry Hamlett, Creekbend Drive will be closed for a tile replacement. Please adjust driving accordingly.


2022-03-31 11:09:12 | Comments | Printable version

State releases county unemployment data for February 2022

By Mike Clark/Gabe Tomlin

Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates rose in six counties, fell in 112 counties, and stayed the same in two counties between February 2021 and February 2022, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.

Locally, unemployment fell year-to-year and month-to-month in Adair and all surrounding counties.

CountyCLFEMPUNEMPFeb22Jan22Feb21
Adair7,3157,0083074.2%4.8%5.5%
Casey6,6836,4342493.7%4.0%4.4%
Cumberland3,2913,1691223.7%4.0%3.9%
Green5,2535,0741793.4%3.7%3.6%
Metcalfe3,9393,7521874.7%5.1%5.9%
Russell6,1565,8523044.9%5.4%5.9%
Taylor12,63312,1954383.5%3.9%4.0%

Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 2.7%. It was followed by Fayette, Oldham, Scott and Todd counties, 3% each; and Boone, Jessamine, Logan, Shelby and Simpson counties, 3.2% each.


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Gov. Beshear signs 13 recently passed pieces of legislation

By Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - On Thursday, March 30, 2022, Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law 13 pieces of legislation recently passed by the General Assembly.

"I am proud to sign legislation that supports so many different people, from business owners and artists to students who are graduating early or Kentuckians suffering from mental illness who need a safe home," Gov. Beshear said. "We are also enhancing consumer protections and making it easier for some of our heroes - our firefighters and veterans - to get the funding, training or treatment that they need and deserve."

The bills, which will become law on their effective dates, are:


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2022-03-31 08:52:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Shop Local Friday night at To the Nines

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

Shop Local at the Chamber of Commerce's 'To the Nines' event on Friday, April 1, 2022, from 6pmCT until 9pmCT.

Downtown stores are ready for you, city sidewalks have been cleaned, and the weather looks to be fairly mild and pleasant, so come on out and enjoy the Public Square.

This will also be the first night for Lanterns & Tombstones Cemetery Walking Tours, which will wind through the historic Columbia Cemetery with historical personalities and events highlighting the walks.


2022-03-31 08:49:13 | Comments | Printable version

State budget funds big projects in Cumberland, Green, Taylor

The current version of HB1, the House and Senate version of the Executive Branch budget for the next two years, was delivered to Governor Beshear on March 30, 2022, and it contains funding for a number of area projects. Adair County doesn't get a specific mention in HB1, but Cumberland, Green, Taylor, and Russell Counties will each receive funding for projects in the new budget. The House approved the executive branch budget by a 93-3 vote while the Senate approved the budget unanimously in a 35-0 vote.

According to HB1, Taylor County and Campbellsville schools would receive almost $20 million in funding for school buildings, Cumberland County would receive $13 million for Cumberland County Elementary School, Russell County is in line for $1.5 million for the Russell County Regional Agribusiness Training Facility, and Green County would receive funding for nearly $9 million between school construction funds and community development projects.

The current version of HB1 can be viewed in its entirety at apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/hb1/bill (PDF)

Some of the projects that receive funding under the new budget:


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2022-03-31 08:32:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Haiku by Robert Stone for March 31, 2022

Painter may have fear
of awakening from dream
of accomplishment.
--Robert Stone, Thursday, 31 March 2022.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3852


2022-03-31 07:04:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

His Heart singing at Shiloh Christian Church Sunday

His Heart Quartet will be singing at Shiloh Christian Church at 10:30amCT this Sunday, April 3, 2022, with lunch following the singing. His Heart will be singing songs from their new album and old time favorites as well! Pastor Randy Young & Congregation invite everyone to enjoy great food and fellowship.

Shiloh Christian Church is located at 239 Shiloh Cemetery Road, Columbia, KY, about 4 miles from Columbia, just off Hwy 80 between Columbia and Russell Springs.


2022-03-31 07:01:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

7-County Area Courts for Thu 31 Mar 2022

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, March 31, 2022, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 9 events Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 29 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: 89 events Circuit Court. 5 events District Court.
  • Green County: 1 event Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 2 events Circuit Court. 2 events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. 14 events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 2 events Circuit Court. 4 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2022-03-31 06:54:52 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 31
Happy Birthday, Aaran Maurice Taylor (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amy Smith Waggener | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bill Gill (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chance Scholl (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elisabeth Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Harper Kayne Bennett (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Holly Kate Ballou (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Coffey Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Norris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ron Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarai Collins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shawntae Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wilma Bean | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine "Jerry" Loveless, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Hoskins (R.H.) Weatherford, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie M. Anderson, Russell Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruthie M. Weddle Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul A. Campbell, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Scott Newby, Cumberland Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aaron Brenner, Taylor Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thurston Ferguson, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karalee Caldwell Jones, Adair Co., KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franklin Thomas Allen, Liberty, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alta Carroll Lavigne, Taylor County, KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary G.(Gerry) Long Grant, 80, Casey Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Cheryl Skaggs, 60, Taylor County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Eveland, 68, Green Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Belcher, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Whitehouse, Green County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aunt Margie Burton (1937-2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chelsea Nicole Brown, 23, Liberty, KY (2000-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Pepper, 85, Green Co., KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Hamlett Nunn | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loretta Sharp, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret (Maggie) McMahan, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Odell Keith Dotson, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Regina Janes French, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Lynn Murray, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Baker, 54, Kings Mountain, KY (1964-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wayne Cape, 62, Russell Co., KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Edward Davis, 93, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wyona Benningfield Mitchell,Taylor Co., KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday,Bro. Walter Keen (W. K.) Norris, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Bithday Ronnie Lee (Bubby) Wilson, 68, Russell County, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, March 31, 2022
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
5:00pmCTACHS Track and Field Chili Supper and Silent Auction Fundraiser
Adair County High School Cafeteria, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY | (ID:62936, Comment)

 

































 
 
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