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John David Barr Jr , Russell County, KY (1969-2023)

John David Barr, Jr., of Russell Springs, passed away at age 54 after a long illness.

Born March 20, 1969, he was the son of the late John Barr, Sr. and Sharon Tripp Sullivan. He was the former owner of B & B Underwater Logistics and Lake Cumberland Canvas. He enjoyed turkey hunting and spending time on the lake. He attended Pleasant Hill Community Church.


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2023-05-24 20:04:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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T.J. Health Columbia to host Lunch and Learn May 30

From Stacey Biggs

T.J. Health Columbia will be hosting a Lunch and Learn at NoonCT on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. This month's topic will be "The Importance of Wound Care". The guest speakers will be Tabitha Elmore and Sundown Clark with T.J. Regional Health's Wound Care Clinic.

This is a free event and a light lunch and drinks will be provided. One CEU will be awarded to nursing professionals who attend.

The Lunch and Learn will take place at T.J. Health Columbia located at 901 Westlake Drive in Columbia.


2023-05-24 16:35:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Class of 2023: Departmental Awards

Members of the Adair County High School Class of 2023 were recognized on Thursday evening, May 18, 2023, at the Senior Awards Night ceremony. In addition to honoring those seniors who graduated with honors, awards were presented for departmental achievements, military achievements, and highest ACT scores.

See also: Click headline for photos of Departmental Award recipients.


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2023-05-24 16:10:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Maye Smith Gore, 77, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2023)

Maye Smith Gore of Campbellsville died at 12:26 P.M., Monday, May 22, 2023. She was 77 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Bro. Jeff Edwards. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is requested from 9amET until 11amET on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2023-05-24 16:03:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Clarification Statement from the Mayor

Mayor Pamela Hoots has issued the following statement concerning the recent conversation at the Adair County Fiscal Court meeting:
Recent legislation enacted by the State of Kentucky General Assembly puts a one year hold on city annexation excepting under certain circumstances. Exceptions are allowed for economic development. It does not prevent an annexation if the property owner made a request for annexation, the property was continguous to the city boundary, and the city provided notice to the county.

Don Franklin Ford is scheduled to construct a new building on eighteen acres at the intersection of the bypass and Hudson Street. The business requested annexation into the city due to economic development and utility services (gas) for the facility.

In last night's Adair County Fiscal Court Meeting Judge Larry Bryant brought up the notification, and in his remarks mentioned the Cumberland Parkway and several businesses that were in the county.

This annexation is for the eighteen acre site only as was indicated in information provided to the Fiscal Court.

It was also indicated that the county possibly would lose their county taxes. That is incorrect. The property is in the city; and, in the county.


2023-05-24 16:00:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Tom McClendon Memorial Hot Air Balloon Lift-Off on July 2

Update: Campbellsville Hot Air Balloon events canceled

From Julie Dennis
Taylor County Tourist Commission

The Tom McClendon Memorial Lift-Off will begin at 6amCT/7amET on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the Walking Track at Robert & Bernice Miller City Park at Miller Park Drive, on the N. Bypass, in Campbellsville, KY.

There's nothing like the sight of 15+ hot air balloons in the air. Come see the balloons take off and fill the skies over Campbellsville during the Tom McClendon Memorial Lift-Off sponsored by Murakami. Photograph, video, or just enjoy watching the crew and pilots up close as they unpack, unroll, inflate, and fly!


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Virginia Cole Caffee, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2023)

Virginia Cole Caffee of Campbellsville died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Bluegrass Way Assisted Living. She was 88 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Mark Price and Rev. Robert Morris. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 8pmET until 11amET on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2023-05-24 09:23:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Special Called ACHS SBDM Council Meeting

From Chad A. Parnell, Principal
Adair County High School

The ACHS SBDM Council will have a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in the Library at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.

The purpose of the meeting is to interview candidates and possibly make recommendations for vacant positions.


2023-05-24 09:19:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Story Time with Ms. Aleina: What do you do with a chance?


Ms. Aleina with the Adair County Public Library reads "What do you do with a chance?" for Story Time.

Previous Story Time: Story Time with Ms. Aleina: Nugget & Fang


2023-05-24 09:18:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

WCPL opens location for neurodiverse population

From Molly Swietek
LifeWorks at WKU

Bowling Green, KY - The Warren County Public Library is pleased to announce the opening of a satellite location at LifeWorks at WKU, a transition-to-independent living and employment program for autistic young adults.

"This is the only satellite location dedicated to the neurodiverse population in the entire state of Kentucky," said WCPL Director Courtney Stevens. "We strive to provide everyone in the community with access to information and resources relevant to their needs. Partnering with LifeWorks allows us to directly enrich the lives of autistic young adults in our area."

The satellite location is a fully functional library offering books, DVDs, audiobooks, and online resources, including access to streaming apps.


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2023-05-24 09:14:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Summer Feeding Program at Adair Co. Schools

From Dayna Parnell, School Food Service Director
Adair County Schools

The Adair County Board of Education is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to children at a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times as follows:
  • Adair County Middle School, 322 Gen. John Adair Dr., Columbia, KY
    June 5 - June 16, 2023 (Monday - Friday)
    Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:00, Lunch: 11:00 - 11:25

  • Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr., Columbia, KY
    June 5 - June 29, 2023 (Monday - Thursday Only)
    Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:15, Lunch: 11:00 - 11:25

  • Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY
    June 5 - June 29, 2023 (Monday - Thursday Only)
    Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:00, Lunch: 10:50 - 11:15
Meals will be provided to all children, 18 years old and younger, at no charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.


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Karen Raye Sullivan Mullins, 60, Columbia, KY native (1962-2023)

Karen Raye Sullivan Mullins of Eubank passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her home. She was 60 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N. Main St., Jamestown, KY, with Bro. Delvin Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Jamestown Cemetery in Jamestown, KY.

Friends may visit from 5pmCT until 8pmCT on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY.


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2023-05-24 08:51:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Haiku by Robert Stone for May 24, 2023

No greater present
than hearing from your parent
who is miles away.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 24 May 2023.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4271


2023-05-24 08:44:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Wed 24 May 2023

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. 63 events District Court.
  • Casey County: 1 event Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 55 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. 2 events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: 1 event Circuit Court. 57 events District Court.
  • Russell County: 1 event Circuit Court. 7 events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 1 event Circuit Court. 111 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 24
Happy Anniversary, Brian and Tiffani Campbell (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Chris and Rita Bragg (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Dennis and Lisa Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Randall Brian and Tiffani Campbell (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alley Brook Crawhorn (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Reed Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brooklyn Bardin (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryce Farris (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carroll Wheatley Powell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Debbie Moore Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dr. Edward "Doc" Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Faylene (Fay) Spencer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Harold Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Pendleton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Tiller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pam Shearer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roy Dean (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruth Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Blue B. Lynch, Liberty, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ersie Pearl Beasley Delk, formerly of Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Jack Davidson, Russell County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie B. Sullivan, Cumberland Co., KY native (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fay Touchstone Pope, Taylor Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Beth Branstetter, Metcalfe Co., KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma McCool, Burkesville, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loeta Myers, Adair County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ida Mae "Charlie" Smith, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenna Nadine Keltner, Adair Co., KY, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Parker Ewing, Taylor County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Thomas Billingsley, Monroe Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy D. Judd, Taylor County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Jack Conner, Russell Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diana Tucker Salmon, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lilburn (Dwight) Wilcher, Casey County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margarita Wheeler Thomas, Estill Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tom Brock, 62, Milltown, Adair County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gloria (Jean) Karr, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen F. Newton Vaughn, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Michael White, 65, Edmonton, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John A. Fisher, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kermit Eugene (Cub) Hadley, 73, Adair County, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Gale Bradshaw, 59, Columbia, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Miller, 68, Greensburg, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Stone, 86, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Reeves Smith, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Addis Abrell, 73, Adair Co., KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
11:00amCTBlood Drive at Columbia Church of Christ | (ID:64973, Comment)
NoonCTSMART Recovery meeting at Adair Co. Health Dept | (ID:64897, Comment)
3:00pmCTAdair Co. Elementary School SBDM Council special called meeting | (ID:65019, Comment)

 


































 
 
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