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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Free ice cream on Friday for Dairy Month

By Nick Roy, Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources
Adair County Extension Service

During the month of June, we celebrate the farmers who produce the safe and nutritious products produced from milk.
  • Adair County is home to 24 dairy farmers who milk a total of 3,500 cows
  • Adair County ranks fourth in Kentucky for the number of dairy farms
  • Adair County ranks second in Kentucky for the number of dairy cows
  • The average dairy herd in Adair County consists of 145 cows
The Adair County Cattlemen's Association will kick off June Dairy Month Celebration on Friday, June 3, 2022, by serving FREE ice cream from NoonCT to 3pmCT at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.


2022-05-31 19:33:37 | Comments | Printable version

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Found at Walmart, owner sought



2022-05-31 - Adair County, KY - Photo By Peg Schaeffer.

This dog was found at Walmart on Saturday. 

He is at Sugarfoot Farm Rescue. 

Call 270-378-4521 or 270-634-4675 if he belongs to you.

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Gary (Speedy) Rains, 66, Columbia, KY (1956-2022)

Gary "Speedy" Rains, previously of Louisville, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was 66 years old.

A funeral service will be held at Noon ET on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY.

Visitation will be held at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven on Friday, June 3, beginning at 2pmET for family, and from 3pmET until 8pmET for the public.


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2022-05-31 19:28:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Roselean Sullivan Jones, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022)

Roselean Sullivan Jones of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was 87 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 2pmET on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Pastor Evan Tedder. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from NoonET until 2pmET on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2022-05-31 19:21:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Sharon Kay Myers Price, 67, Greensburg, KY (1955-2022)

Sharon Kay Myers Price passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was 67 years old.

A memorial service will be held at 1pmET on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY.

Visitation is requested on Wednesday from NoonET until the service time at the Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2022-05-31 19:16:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Ruby Faye Bryant Rose, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022)

Ruby Faye (Bryant) Rose of Campbellsville passed away on May 30, 2022. She was 81 years old.

Services will be held at 11amET on Friday June 3, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is requested from 10amET until the service time on Friday.


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2022-05-31 19:12:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

NWS Description of the 5/26/22 Adair Co. Microburst

From Mike Keltner, Director
Adair Co. Emergency Management

Below is the investigation into the 5/26/22 weather event conducted by Louisville NWS John Gordon:

Strong to severe thunderstorms impacted portions of central Kentucky on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Tree damage extended across several counties, but the most concentrated/severe areas of damage were across Adair County where a microburst with winds up to 85mph downed many trees. Sporadic damage continued northeastward through central Kentucky with these storms the remainder of the afternoon.

The National Weather Service conducted a storm assessment survey across eastern Adair County from the storms that occurred on Thursday, May 26. The survey team found straight line winds of 80 to 85 mph, with one small area showing a distinct microburst off Raines Road of 80 mph.


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2022-05-31 19:01:53 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. Fiscal Court Special Called Meeting Thursday

By Bridget Compton

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in special called session at 9:30amCT on Thursday, June 2, 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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2022-05-31 18:56:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Vacation Bible School at Charity Baptist Church

From Dayna Parnell

Come join us for some fun at Charity Baptist Church Vacation Bible School on June 7-10, 2022, from 6:30pmCT to 8:30pmCT nightly. There will be refreshments, fellowship, crafts, and games.

Charity Baptist Church is located at 4072 Holmes Bend Rd., Columbia. A church van is available if needed. Contact David Karnes at 270-250-2991.


2022-05-31 16:01:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Adair County Schools 2022-23 student enrollment now open

From Robbie Harmon, Director of Pupil Personnel
Adair County Board of Education

All student enrollment this year will occur using Infinite Campus Online Registration (OLR) at https://www.adair.kyschools.us. Infinite Campus Online Registration (OLR) opens on May 31, 2022.

For Current Adair County Schools students:
If your child was enrolled in Adair County Schools at the end of last year you will need an Infinite Campus Parent account. Log in to the Student/Parent Portal at infinitecampus.org. In the Parent Portal, follow the "More Link" to the "Online Registration" page and begin editing your household information. All information you entered last year will still be in the system. Make changes as necessary.

If you need your Parent Portal log in info, please call your child's school or call the Adair County Board of Education at 270.384.2476.

Students NEW to Adair County Schools:
Follow this link to begin a new registration with Infinite Campus: https://kycde1.infinitecampus.org

No Computer? No internet? No Problem!
If you don't have access to a computer with an internet connection, parents may stop by Adair Co. High School on one of the days listed below to complete the registration:


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2022-05-31 15:54:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

ACES School-Based Decision Making Council meeting

By Sommer Brown, Principal
Adair County Elementary School

Adair Co. Elementary School's School-Based Decision Making Council will be having a special called meeting at 10amCT on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in the conference room at ACES, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.

The purpose of the meeting is to review applicants for a teaching vacancy. The meeting is open to the public.


2022-05-31 15:38:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

William Thomas (Tommy) Winfrey, 89, Adair Co., KY (1933-2022)

William Thomas "Tommy" Winfrey passed away on May 26, 2022. He was 89 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 3pmCT on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Holt Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 1pmCT on Saturday.


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2022-05-31 15:35:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Cane Valley and Coburg Homecoming Day

From Linda J. Cundiff

The Cane Valley & Coburg Homecoming Day will start at NoonCT on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the Big Oak Picnic Shelter, 549 Lake Rd., Campbellsville KY, in Green River Lake State Park.

Please bring covered dishes, beverages & lawn chairs. Paper plates, cups & plasticware will be furnished. All who had or currently have connections with Cane Valley & Coburg are welcome!


2022-05-31 14:54:58 | Comments | Printable version

Next Adair Co. Republican Party meeting is June 23

By Gina Baker

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Adair County Republican Party will be held at 6pmCT on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in the basement of the Adair County Courthouse Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY.

All registered Republicans voters and those considering registering as a Republican are invited to attend.


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2022-05-31 14:40:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Haiku by Robert Stone for May 31, 2022

Much admired believe
that love is more than money,
money thinks not so.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 31 May 2022.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3913


2022-05-31 08:12:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Tue 31 May 2022

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 26 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2022-05-31 08:11:29 | Comments | Printable version

Veterans banner project celebrated in special event

A special Memorial Day Celebration to remember Veterans and announce the names of all who have had flags hung downtown was held Friday, May 27, 2022 in front of City Hall.

Mayor, Pam Hoots gave the welcome and opening remarks. Presentation of Colors was done by VFW Post # 6097. Prayer was led by US Army Veteran, Aaron Labarge, Family Pastor, Columbia Baptist Church. The Pledge was led by Boy Scout Troop # 185.

Remarks were given by retired Major US Marines, Paul Smith. Names of the first group of Banner Honorees were read by members of the DeMolay Group as follows:


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2022-05-31 00:02:55 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 31
Happy Anniversary, Bobby and Jerry Moore (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Richard and Gladys Baker (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allene Cox | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angelina Firkins (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Long Hogan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandi Garrett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brayden Christopher Stotts (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christy Kessler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Connie Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David J. Wells (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Bardin (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ernestine Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamie McQueary | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Firkin (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kasen Lane Maulden (2018 | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Laura Lacy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madison Bishop (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Maryann Koerner (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Natalie Elizabeth Bardin, (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Norma Scott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sheila Payne | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vicky Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vocal Pelly | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Thomas Anderson, 50, of Marrowbone, KY (1965-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Grider Patterson, Liberty, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Ray Smith, Danville, KY (1954-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel Aleen Davis, Green Co., KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond "Ray" Coles FlewwellinTaylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Louise Cox Lobb, Green Co., KY native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roberta Jackson, Russell Co., KY (1934-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessaphine Janes Wheeler, Adair Co., KY native (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Leon Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Wright, Green County, KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur Wayne Cox, Taylor County, KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tonnie E. Bell, 70, Casey County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lela A. Vetter, Green County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ollie J. Robertson, Russell Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Goff Cary, Burkesville, KY, (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clemmie Odell Karnes, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Isenberg, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allene (Peggy) McKinney Darnell, Green Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie White, 60, Columbia, KY (1955-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth M. Houk, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alene H. Grider, 87, Russell County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas D. Wilson, 70, Windsor, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James V. (Jimmy) Beams, 82, Green Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elma P. Buis, 80, Casey County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard L. Blaul, 77, Taylor County, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Blakey, 88, Russell Co., KY/Adair native (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvin Grider, 80, Adair County, KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Ray Mondie, 46, Liberty, KY (1971-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Flickner, 76, Adair County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Long, 83, formerly of Adair County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sally Mae Edwards, age 100, Casey County, KY (1912) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adam Michael Edwards, 31, Green County, KY (1988-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, August Lepiarczyk (1901-1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Richardson, 70, Greensburg, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Benny Joe Humphress, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Redmon | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fannie Marie Huff, 89, Columbia, KY (1935-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank W. Loveless, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Don Abney, 60, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John R. Carli, 72, Columbia, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judith Gail Meeks, 76, Casey County, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ladel Louise Rule Davidson, 29, Somerset, KY (1989-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel Upchurch (1913-1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mia Renee Hardaway, 56, Bowling Green, KY (1967-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Darnell Adkins, 84, Greensburg, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wade Breeding, 66, Columbia, KY (1957-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, May 31, 2022
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:63136, Comment)
4:00pmCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 4pmCT-7pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:63137, Comment)

 
































 
 
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