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Easter Egg hunt moved to old Fairgrounds Saturday

The Easter Egg Hunt at 11amCT Saturday, April 9, 2022, has been moved from the new fairgrounds location back to the old Fairgrounds.

They will have free cotton candy and hotdogs while supplies last, plus a prize for each child and door prize drawings. For more information contact Randy Hadley at 270-634-3636.


2022-04-08 18:47:52 | Comments | Printable version

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Is this Redbud Winter?



2022-04-08 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Do you think we're in the midst of Redbud Winter? We certainly do have winter weather and we sure do have Redbud trees beginning to bloom.

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Agenda for Regular Called Fiscal Court Meeting

By Bridget Compton

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular called session at 6pmCT on Monday, April 11, 2022, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend.

Meeting Agenda:


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2022-04-08 15:12:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Garnett Beams, 84, Greensburg, KY (1938-2022)

Garnett Beams of Greensburg passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at his home. He was 84 years old.

The funeral services for Mr. Garnett Beams will be conducted at 2pmCT on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Leslie Jewell officiating. Burial will follow in the Green County Memory Gardens in Summersville, Kentucky.

Visitation is requested after 12:30pmCT on Friday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home until time of the funeral service.


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2022-04-08 14:59:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair Co. Middle School SBDM Council meeting

By Rodney Morgeson, Principal
Adair County Middle School

Adair County Middle School will have a regular called SBDM Council meeting at 4pmCT on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in Room 137 at Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Dr, Columbia, KY.


2022-04-08 14:54:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Judge Cowan: Budget bill benefits Adair Co. in many ways

By Gale Cowan, Adair County Judge Executive

By now, everyone should be aware that the current version of HB1 was delivered to Governor Andy Beshear on March 30, 2022. This is the House and Senate version of the Executive Branch budget for the next 2 years. It has been mentioned that several surrounding counties got large projects funded with specific line item projects in the budget, but Adair did not.

While this may be true, if signed by the Governor, Adair County will see a lot of benefits from this budget, including:


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2022-04-08 14:50:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

LWC College Singers to perform Silence, Story, Song III

Lindsey Wilson College, Dr. William T. Luckey, Jr. President, proudly presents: The Lindsey Wilson College Singers performing Silence, Story, Song III for their 2022 Spring Tour Home Concert at 6:30pmCT on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

This free concert is open to the public, and will be performed at Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg St, Columbia, KY.

Gerald Chafin says, "We are delighted to be able to return to concerts that are live and in person!"


2022-04-08 12:42:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Easter Egg Hunt in Knifley on April 16

By Debbie Cowan

The Revisit Knifley Committee will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt at the Knifley Emmaus Camp, 12190 Knifley Road, Knifley KY, on Saturday, April 16, 2022, beginning at 1pmCT.

There will be different age divisions, food and prizes. Everyone is invited to attend.


2022-04-08 12:31:12 | Comments | Printable version

Lucas David Smith, 50, Cumberland Co., KY (1971-2022)

Lucas David Smith passed away on December 28, 2021. He was 50 years old.

A private family burial has taken place at Fudge Cemetery in Breeding, KY.


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2022-04-08 11:30:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

The Living Last Supper at Trinity UMC

Trinity UMC will be presenting the moving drama of Jesus and His disciples in "The Living Last Supper" on the following days:
  • 6:30pmCT on Sunday, April 10, 2022
  • 6:30pmCT on Wednesday, April 13, 2022
This presentation is patterned after Leonardo da Vinci's painting of the Lord's Supper. Each disciple shares his thoughts about Jesus' words that "One of you shall betray me." It also has the portrayal of Mary, Jesus' mother, and Mary Magdalene. Music selections are also offered by the Women's Ensemble. Holy Communion is offered to all at the end of the program. Everyone is invited to see this Christ-centered drama.

Trinity UMC is located at 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY.


2022-04-08 10:05:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Jamie Salyers is new youth leader at Columbia UMC

By George Kolbenschlag

"I believe our youth understand the world and are deeper thinkers than we sometimes give them credit for. They are plugged in to the world..." - JS

Casey county native and Lindsey Wilson graduate Jamie Salyers has been selected as director of the children's and youth program at Columbia United Methodist Church.

Salyers brings broad experience to the church's program. He earned his master of arts in Christian leadership, bachelors of arts degrees in both history and Christian ministries and an associate's degree in social science at Lindsey Wilson College. While at Lindsey Wilson, Salyers also served as an assistant chaplain and bookstore clerk. Since his graduation from Lindsey Wilson in 2010 he served at Richmond UMC for five years as multi-ministry center director. He also served as youth director of Berea UMC for five years and taught social studies at Lincoln County middle school.


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2022-04-08 08:58:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

A Music Spectacular to be presented April 12

By Joan C. McKinney

Campbellsville, KY - "A Musical Spectacular," presenting selections from popular musicals, will be held at 8pmET on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in The Gheens Recital Hall in the Gosser Fine Arts Center, 210 University Drive, Campbellsville, Ky.

The public is invited to the free concert.


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2022-04-08 08:04:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University

7-County Area Courts for Fri 8 Apr 2022

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, April 8, 2022, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No 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


2022-04-08 08:02:32 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for April 8, 2022

Terror may seize us
when meeting face to face one
who fascinates us.
--Robert Stone, Friday, 8 April 2022.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3860


2022-04-08 08:00:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 8
Happy Anniversary, Mike and Sherry Hodges | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Richard and Charlotte Ollestad | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, William and Jamie Powell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Darrell Overstreet | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Virginia Ponser "Ginny" Flanagan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Azlynn Moore (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Blake Kennedy Aaron (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brittany Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dr. Pamela Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Biggs | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Reeder | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kristin Goodin Hildabrand | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Landon Parnell (1979) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Hodges | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nicole Jackson (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pam Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patricia Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trey Garmon (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Edwin (Tootie) Tarter, Adair Co., KY (1929-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert B. Johnson, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earlene Bright Holtzclaw, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ceoda (Jack) Keltner, Adair Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Marie Turner, Adair Co., KY (1946-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Richardson, Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ovaline HadleyThornsberry, Adair Co., KY native (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josephine Wilson, Casey Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Hayes, Taylor County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ermel Wilson, Russell County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Faye Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stella Mae Mann, 89, Adair County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred (Millie) Mae Wilson Cravens, 73, Casey County, KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Margaret (Harrison) Perkins, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Ray Rucker, Jr, Casey Co., KY (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Kimbler, 60, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Reginald (Johnny) Miller, 55, Taylor Co., KY (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie O. Hadley Brown, 85, Dubre, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Frances O'Malley Dillon, Casey Co., KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joel (Buddy) Holt, 77, Adair Co., KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy D. Loy, 69, Russell County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vena Wethington, 75, Liberty, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Ella Zahler, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brian Lee Monroe, 18, Campbellsville, KY (2002-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Clay Sidebottom, Green County, KY (1939-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Rigney (1905-1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louis Stargel, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Morgan, formerly of Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Hughes, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Lee Turner, 68, Columbia, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susie Myrtle Todd, 80, Adair County, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tracey Lynn Pierce, 47, Columbia, KY (1974-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Billy) E. Montgomery, 88, Green Co., KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, April 8, 2022
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTSpring Break No school in Adair Co. this week | (ID:63006, Comment)
1:00pmCTEaster Bunny at Trabue-Russell House from 1pmCT to 2pmCT
Books will be given to the first children attending. All children attending will receive an Easter basket. | (ID:63016, Comment)

 































 
 
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