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Monday, January 30, 2023
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Adair Co. Hospital Board meeting Jan 31

From Neal Gold, Chairman
Adair County Hospital District Board of Trustees

The Adair County Hospital District Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 6:30pmCT on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in the Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2023-01-30 21:05:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

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Eva and Abby recognized in reading



2023-01-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo from ACPC.
Adair County Primary Center first graders Eva Iqbal (25 AR points) and Abby Smith (15 AR points) were recognized today for their reading achievements! On their school's page, they were given the special message, "Way to go girls!!" along with this quote, “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax all you need is a book!” - Dr. Seuss

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James Turner, 74, Columbia, KY native (1948-2023)

James Robert Turner of Russell Springs passed away Saturday, January 28 2023 at 497 Miller Short Road. He was 74 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY. Interment will follow in Rooks Cemetery, Columbia, KY.

Visitation will be held at 1pmCT on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Wilson Funeral Home.


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2023-01-30 21:02:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Wintry Mix Monday night into Tuesday

From Naitore Djigbenou

Frankfort, KY - A forecast of wintry mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain and drizzle has most of Kentucky under a winter weather advisory Monday night through midday Tuesday. Freezing rain brings the potential for black ice that can create slick roads. State highway crews in western parts of the state have begun pretreating routes and all are monitoring conditions to develop regional response plans to keep Kentucky highways safe. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and allow more time to travel on their Tuesday morning commute.

Driver Tips Motorists are encouraged to prepare and to stay safe by following these tips:


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2023-01-30 20:58:15 | Comments | Printable version

Children's Tea hosted by Greensburg Arts Council

From Diane Hall

The Greensburg Arts Council will host a Children's Tea at 2pmCT on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Hobson House, 102 S. Depot St., Greensburg, KY.

Tickets are $25 per child + adult, and $15 per additional child. They may be purchased at Greensburg City Hall, 110 W Court St, Greensburg, KY. Limited tickets are available.


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CU to present Worship Focus chapel Feb 1

By Emily Roberts

Campbellsville, KY - Jamie Lawrence, executive director of ministry and church outreach at Campbellsville University, will present worship ensemble members in the worship focus chapel at 10amET on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in the Campbellsville University Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, KY. The public is invited to all chapels this semester.

"The worship focus will consist of former and current worship ensemble students leading worship through song, testimony, scripture and devotion," Lawrence said.


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2023-01-30 10:47:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University

ACSO: Adair woman arrested after fraud investigation

From Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, the Adair County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation into the theft of identity and fraudulent use of a victim's credit card. The victim's credit cards and checks were stolen on Tuesday, Janaury 24, 2023, and the stolen credit card was used in at least 5 locations. Checks were cashed at one bank and attempted at another.

A picture of the suspect was sent out to all media outlets asking the public for assistance in helping ID the female in the picture. The Sheriff's Office immediately starting receiving calls and started tracking down tips that led them to Russell County, Taylor County, Greensburg, and multiple locations in Adair.

Sheriff Brockman and deputies investigated every tip called in. On January 25, 2023, a tip came in that was substantiated and led to the suspect's location and true identity.


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2023-01-30 10:45:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

P&Z to review Zaxby's site plans at special meeting

From Tiffany Collins

The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special called meeting at 3pmCT on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

The purpose of the meeting is to review site development plans for the Zaxby's located on Dohoney Trace.


2023-01-30 10:40:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

DOR begins processing 2022 state returns on Feb 6

From Jill Midkiff

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) began accepting electronically filed 2022 individual income tax returns on January 23, 2023, mirroring the IRS tax filing timeline, with processing of Kentucky returns scheduled to begin on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Electronic individual income tax returns typically take four to six weeks to process. Taxpayers may check the status of their refund by visiting refund.ky.gov and entering their Social Security number and exact dollar amount of the expected Kentucky refund.

The deadline for taxpayers to file 2022 tax returns is Tuesday, April 18, 2023, due to a holiday in the District of Columbia.


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Donna Kay Patterson, 66, Greensburg, KY (1956-2023)

Donna Kay Patterson of Greensburg departed this life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her home. She was 66 years old.

The funeral services for Donna Kay Patterson will be conducted at 1pmCT on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main St., Greensburg, KY, with Bro. Roger Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Greasy Creek Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 4pmCT until 8pmCT on Tuesday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, and will continue after 7amCT on Wednesday until time of the funeral service.


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2023-01-30 07:16:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Light wintry mix possible Monday night through Tuesday

Mike Keltner, Director, Adair Co. Emergency Management sends this update on the potential for wintry weather tonight and tomorrow.

The National Weather Service in Louisville's latest predictions are that we'll be seeing a chance at light wintry precipitation over the next 24-30 hours in the area. A round of light wintry precipitation is expected to begin later this evening, lasting through midday Tuesday, mainly south of the I-64 corridor. A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected across Kentucky, with potential ice accumulations of a glaze to around a tenth of an inch. This could cause some slick spots, especially on bridges, overpasses, and elevated surfaces.


2023-01-30 07:10:19 | Comments | Printable version

CPD: Trafficking arrest

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

On Sunday afternoon, January 29, 2023, the Columbia Police Department was dispatched to Columbia Walmart on Burksville Street for a suspicious person call.

Upon arrival, the officer approached a male subject and called him by name in the parking lot, at which point subject fled on foot through the Walmart parking lot. The male was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit and was found to possess paraphernalia and suspected methamphetamine.


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2023-01-30 07:03:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Richard L. Knight, 87, Columbia, KY (1935-2023)

Richard Lendall Knight of Columbia died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 9:15 A.M. He was 87 years old.

The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 4pmCT until 8pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with cremation to follow.


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2023-01-30 07:00:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Haiku by Robert Stone for January 30, 2023

No pleasure in life
tops the joy of achievement,
learning and doing.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 30 January 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4157


2023-01-30 06:57:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Mon 30 Jan 2023

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, January 30, 2023, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. 73 events District Court.
  • Casey County: 2 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. 125 events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 9 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 1 event Circuit Court. 173 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2023-01-30 06:57:14 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 30
Happy Anniversary, Fred and Carolyn Plahuta (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amon Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Conn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Caitlin MacInteer (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carol Goodin Parker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daisy Nicole Tucker (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donnie Richards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elijah Redmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haley Burton (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hollin Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin Corbin (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Lewis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lola Mae Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Monica Lynn Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Monica Moss Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nick Coppage | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tasha Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zachary Kile Claywell (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Albert Burton, 85, Byrdstown, TN (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie Mae Coomer, (Evelyn West), Elroy, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Goode, 93, Liberty, KY (1926-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jane (Melson) Crawhorn, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Big Dale Hunt, 80, Taylor County, KY (1937-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bill Cox, 72, Columbia, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Wilson Loveless, 70, Russell County, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brent A. Garr, 59, Burkesville, KY (1960-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Randall Redman, 69, Sano, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diana Joan McCausland, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Haywood, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ella Mae Hubbard Wood, Metcalfe County, KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ellen Loy, Russell Co., KY (1941-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Douglas Neer, 72, Millerfield Community Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Estel Gray, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Bertram Foley Hall, Russell County, KY (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Drake, 60, Casey Co., KY (1955-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hildreth Reid Lawson, Burkesville, KY (1923-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Chaney, 74, Taylor County KY (1941-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ina Ford Humphress, 83, Elkhorn, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irma Jo Shepperson, 60, Taylor County, KY (1954-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Izzie Brooks, Taylor Co., KY, (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Hutcherson, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1934-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joel (Joey) Davidson, 56, Taylor County, KY (1962-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Popplewell, 77, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jordan Wilkinson, 25, Liberty, KY (1998-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marion E. Record, Jr., 68, Russell Springs, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark W. Pyles, 66, Columbia, KY (1949-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nell Hash, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Otha (Littlen) Carmon, Clementsville, KY (1932-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Otis Burton, 87, Columbia, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Owens (Junior) Edwards, 51, Liberty, KY (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul (Tom Dooley) Richards, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Morris Coomer, 75, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, January 30, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTTebb's Bend Battlefield Association Bean Soup Luncheon
First United Methodist Church, 317 E Main St, Campbellsville, KY | (ID:64524, Comment)

 

































 
 
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