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Monday, May 30, 2022
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Farewell event for Pastor Rob Hoffman at CUMC

A pot-luck luncheon will be held Sunday, June 5, 2022 as a thank-you to Columbia United Methodist Church Pastor Rob and Tracey Hoffman for their three years of service.

They are being reassigned to the UMC in Hopkinsville, KY at the end of June. The event will be held in the church fellowship hall at 11amCT after the service.


2022-05-30 23:51:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

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Honoring James E. Abell



2022-05-30 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The family of U.S. Army Veteran James E. Abell gathered for the Memorial Day event and reading of all the names of the Banner Honorees Friday at City Hall. After the brief ceremony and refreshments, they were going to have their picture made underneath the banner honoring him. From left are: Sally Mayple, Dan Rose, Janis Turner, Abby Rose, and David Abell.

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Shawn Dale Wilson, 50, Casey County, KY

Shawn Dale Wilson, age 50, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Wednesday May 25, 2022. He was born March 31, 1972, in Somerset, KY, a son of the late Garth Dale Wilson and Barbara Lou Glover Wilson.

Shawn was a tube mill operator at Tarter Tube.


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2022-05-30 19:04:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Jo Ann (Jody) Selby Ballard, 92, Russell County, KY

Jo Ann "Jody" Selby Ballard, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Thursday evening, May 26, 2022, at her home. She was 92 years and 20 days of age.

Born in Russell Springs, on May 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Ray and Olza Antle Selby. She graduated from Bowling Green Business College, which later became Western Kentucky University. She retired as a secretary and clerk from Kentucky Utilities with 43 years of service. She was secretary for the Russell County Jaycees Fair for over 20 years and was later inducted into the Russell County Jaycees Hall of Fame. She was a member of Russell Springs Christian Church.


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2022-05-30 18:53:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Marilyn Jean Woodrum, 78, Columbia, KY (1943-2022)

Marilyn Jean (Penwell) Woodrum of Columbia died on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was 78 years old.

Funeral services will be held at NoonCT on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with President Derek Kotter officiating. Burial will follow in the Cane Valley Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Friday from 6pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue on Saturday from 10amCT until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2022-05-30 17:42:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

KY Afield Video: May 28, 2022 Full Show


This week on KY Afield Outdoors: in the boat with NCAA Championship winning and former professional basketball player Roger Burkman, then exploring a stream with a biologist, and catching trout on the Cumberland River!


2022-05-30 17:37:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Letter: West Fork of Crocus Creek, KY

Cindy Black writes:
Hi! My 20 plus years of research on my ancestors have shown me that my family lived on the west fork of Crocus Creek Ky in the early to mid-1800s. I was wondering if there are any signs of a home??
If any readers can help with this question, use our Comment Form and let us know.


2022-05-30 17:22:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Decoration Day or Memorial Day

By Mike Watson

Memorial Day was and is a day of remembrance in my family, a day to reflect on our history, our family, and sacrifice for our nation. My earliest memories of cemeteries centered around the placing of floral tributes on the final resting places of many relatives, some of whom, of course, served in the armed forces. It was always a time of visiting with kin and friends who were engaged in the same ritual. Groups would form and disperse at every cemetery throughout the designated weekend. This past weekend I made that trip, visiting over a dozen 'silent cities' and placing a few flowers and a number of flags on graves.

I much appreciate volunteers placing U.S. Flags on the graves of veterans at both the Columbia Cemetery and Haven Hill and others across the county, state, and nation. You have my deepest gratitude for this service to honor our veterans. There are always some youngsters among the flag-planters, our traditions and respect for national service shall not waver as long as we instill its importance.

Decoration Day in the United States was born out of the devastation of the Civil War. During this 'darkest of times' our nation suffered in every possible way.


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2022-05-30 08:57:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Lanterns & Tombstones Cemetery Walk coming June 3rd

From Mike Watson and Dave Thomas.

The next Columbia City Cemetery Walking Tour will take place at 7pmCT this Friday night, June 3, 2022, in conjunction with Columbia's "To-the-Nines" downtown event.

Dave Thomas and Mike Watson will lead participants through various parts of the 210 year old graveyard, pointing out bits of interesting lore along the way.

This is a walking tour through the historic cemetery and participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and bring your enthusiasm. Small flashlights will be provided to aid you in winding your way on the Tour.

The Tour will take place each month throughout the year, culminating with the annual Silent City Tour in October of 2022. Each month the Tour and narration will be different from the previous months.


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2022-05-30 08:55:40 | Comments | Printable version

Brammer, Harris discuss state of journalism at CU Luncheon

Julie Harris, City of Somerset communications director, one of the four featured speakers, is the daughter-in-law of Adair County Homemakers President Sharon Harris and Wid Harris.

By Gerard Flanagan


Campbellsville, KY - Jack Brammer knew from a young age writing would be a large part of his life.

As a fifth grader in his hometown of Maysville, KY, Brammer began keeping a diary--something he has remained faithful to for 60 years.

"I've always liked to write," Brammer, the former Frankfort bureau chief for the Lexington Herald-Leader, said at the 17th annual Media Appreciation Luncheon April 14 in the BASC Banquet Hall at Campbellsville University.


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2022-05-30 08:51:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University

ACPC SBDM Council to meet June 7

By Debbie Bradshaw, Principal
Adair County Primary Center

The ACPC Site Based Decision Making Council's June 14th meeting has been rescheduled.

The ACPC SBDM Council will hold a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in the Library at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Dr, Columbia, KY.

Topics will include rereading council bylaws and CSIP progress monitoring.


2022-05-30 08:47:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Haiku by Robert Stone for May 30, 2022

Experience is
the name we give our mistakes,
a mode of warning.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 30 May 2022.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3912


2022-05-30 08:45:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 30
Happy Anniversary, Eugene & Sharon Wheeler (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mike & Sheri Norris (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Ronnie & LeighAnn Loy (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bridgette Staten | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Irvin (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gabriel Ted Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gavin Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gwendolynn Firkins (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Helen Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Judd | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamie McQueary | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaston Brody Miller (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rachel Gayle Rowe (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roslin Wilson. (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rowan Jayne Ferrill | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Samantha Sinclair (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Murphy (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sue Todd McLean Pickett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tera Tucker Upchurch Knight (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Todd Bardin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Todd Stearns | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Patton (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angela Kay Curry Ray, 39, Green Co. KY (1973-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anise Loraine Burris, Metcalfe Co. KY (1943-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anne Upton Durham, 63, Greensburg, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, April Rae (Gupton) Miles, Taylor Co., KY (1973-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audrey Edith Barnes Smith, Campbellsville, KY, (1924-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice Lawson, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beulah Pyles, Taylor County, KY (1930-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Faye Thrasher, 76, Columbia, KY (1942-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Caleb Calcine, Casey Co., KY (1980-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Catherine Myers Horton (May 30, 1911-Dec 24, 1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Glenn Coomer, 81, Columbia, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chester Voils, III, 29, Russell Springs, KY (1993-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chester Wayne Boston, 44, Greensburg, KY (1978-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cornelia Mae Stearman, 86, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Lee Allen, Casey Co., KY (1949-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Warriner, 84, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Fletcher, 101, Columbia, KY (1921-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eddith Juanita Bell, 85, Jamestown, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freda Jane Bolt Davis, Casey Co., KY (1935-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Haskell Richardson, 83, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Anderson Alexander, 83, Dubre, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman R. Knight, Jamestown, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Thompson, 76, Raywick, KY (1939-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Justin Kain Clarkson, 42, Willisburg, KY (1977-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth (Possum) Mikel, 64, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leslie L. Groce, 86, Burkesville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lula M. Tharpe, Adair County, KY (1928-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mae Frances Hunt Lowe, 80, Greensburg, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Richard Sneed, 74, Jones Chapel, Columbia, Adair Co., KY (1943-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Hopper, 75, Burkesville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Katherine Payne, Russell Co., KY (1955-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Dean Caudill Jr, 39, Russell County, KY (1980-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mitchell (Mickey) Carter, Russell Co., KY (1949-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ervin Arms, 86, Cumberland Co. KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Francis Stearman, 95, Green Co, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Anne Pruitt Williamson, Green County, KY (1954-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Hopkins, Casey Co., KY (1927-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Smith, 76, Green County, KY (1940-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steven Dewayne (Bob) Mitchell, 55, Campbellsville, KY (1963-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Wayne Claywell, 63, Tompkinsville, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Violet M. Fraley, 83, Casey Co., KY (1933-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, May 30, 2022
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTMemorial Day | (ID:63138, Comment)
County Offices closed today for Memorial Day
  • Adair County Judge Executive's office
  • Green River Animal Shelter
  • Adair County Road Department
  • Adair County Annex building
| (ID:63217, Comment)
7:00amCTAdair Co. Clerk's Office closed today for Memorial Day | (ID:63193, Comment)

 
































 
 
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