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T.J. Regional Health announces 2024 Scholarship recipients

From Stacey Biggs

Three area high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in healthcare will receive scholarships from T.J. Regional Health to assist with their college expenses. The T.J. Educational Scholarship Program targets high school seniors in the organization's service area across south central Kentucky:
  • Anna Grace Blythe, a senior at Metcalfe County High School who plans to attend Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, KY to study nursing. Anna Grace currently serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant at T.J. Health Columbia. After graduation, Anna Grace intends to further her education by obtaining a master's degree and becoming a nurse practitioner.

  • Kensey Johnson, a senior at Glasgow High School plans to attend Western Kentucky University this fall to study exercise science with the ultimate goal of becoming a physical therapist. Diagnosed with a rare bone disease at a young age, Kensey saw first-hand the positive impact T.J. Samson's physical therapy team had on their patients and knew that was what she wanted to do with her life.

  • Alexandrea Barbour is a senior at Hart County High School and will be attending the Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, KY this fall to study Nursing. The loss of Alexandrea's infant sister, and the compassion shown to her family by the NICU nurses during their time of need, inspired her to work toward a career as a NICU Nurse.
"Offering college scholarships is just one way that we invest in our communities, attract talented individuals to the healthcare field, and contribute to the long-term success of the industry," said Neil Thornbury, CEO of T.J. Regional Health. "Assisting our future workforce with their college expenses is a win-win for everyone."

Congratulations to each of these deserving students.


2024-04-29 19:32:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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2024-04-29 - Glasgow, KY - Photo courtesy TJ Regional Health.
Kensey Johnson, a senior at Glasgow High School, has been awarded a 2024 scholarship from T.J. Regional Health. Johnson plans to attend Western Kentucky University this fall to study exercise science.

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Wendi Renee Akin, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2024)

Wendi Renee Akin of Campbellsville, the daughter of Roger and Debra (Shofner) Sprowles of Campbellsville, was born November 18, 1977 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Louisville at the University Hospital. She was 46 years of age.

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2024-04-29 19:28:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

CPD: Man arrested for possession, indecent exposure

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

On Monday morning, April 29, 2024, it was reported to officers within the Adair Judicial Center that a male subject was in the parking lot exposing himself from within a vehicle.

Contact was made with an individual matching the vehicle description while he was still in the car. It was determined that the subject was under the influence, and K9 Unit Cally was deployed and alerted on the subject's vehicle. A search yielded findings of drug paraphernalia and suspected narcotics.


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2024-04-29 19:26:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Lanterns & Tombstones Tour this Friday

From Mike Watson and Dave Thomas

The Third Season of Columbia City Cemetery Walking Tour is well under way and the next installment will take place this Friday night, May 3, 2024, in conjunction with Columbia's "To-the-Nines" downtown shopping 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.

The Tour will form at the edge of the Judicial Center parking area at Merchant and Monroe Streets, at 7pmCT, and will proceed up the drive to the Historic Cemetery. We will return to the same location.


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2024-04-29 11:53:06 | Comments | Printable version

April Hospital District Board meeting cancelled

From Neal M. Gold, Chairman
Adair County Hospital District

Due to various scheduling conflicts, the regularly scheduled meeting of the Adair County Hospital District that would have taken place on April 30, 2024, has been cancelled.

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 6:30pmCT on July 30, 2024, at the Adair County Chamber of Commerce building.


2024-04-29 11:48:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

National Day of Prayer is May 2

Adair County churches will be participating in the National Day of Prayer at NoonCT on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The gathering will be on the steps of the Courthouse Annex Building on the Columbia Square.

The 2024 National Day of Prayer theme: "Lift up the word, light up the world", is based on the verses found in 2 Samuel 22:29-31:
"For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness ...This God--His way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him.".
We will pray for America: the Family, Church, Business & Workplace, Education, Military, Government, Arts, Media & Entertainment. The whole community is invited to share in this time of prayer for our nation.


2024-04-29 11:46:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Update on accident victim Jack Fishback

Sixteen-year-old Jack Fishback, severely injured in a vehicle accident last week, is, in the first stages of recovery. His Mom, Lacey, shared her sincere thanks to the people who found him and helped until first responders could keep Jack alive and get him to the hospital.

She sends her deep gratitude to Randolph Lewis who turned around after he saw a reflection of the sun, went back and found Jack, to David Waltz and others who tried to help on the scene, and for every prayer sent up in Jack's name.
Review Sheriff Josh Brockman's accident report at this link.


2024-04-29 11:02:32 | Comments | Printable version

History Monday: The freeze of 1886

Mike Watson sends this excerpt from the Columbia Spectator, 3 February 1886:
This last cold wave beats all old time weather clear out of sight--cattle, hogs and poultry froze to death all through this country. One old fellow's thermometer went down so low it never come back. Some registered 21 and some 32 and Capt. Billy Elliott's reached 40 degrees below Zero. An old fellow living over the [Cumberland] River says his gewholker on Monday morning went down 53 degrees below "Cairo."

The ice on Crocus Creek broke up last Friday night and carried away Baker & Rowe's mill dam at Amandaville. Only last year they had their mill thoroughly repaired by Mose Stewart, the best mill wright in all this country. The River is open again and boats will be up in a day or two. --Amandaville, Cumberland County

Green River has been frozen over with a sheet of ice 10 inches thick.--Egypt letter, Adair County


2024-04-29 10:04:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History

Golf: LWC competes at MSC Championships

The Lindsey Wilson men's and women's golf teams compete the Mid-South Conference Championships this Monday through Wednesday at Bowling Green Country Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The three-day 54-hole tournament begins on Monday at 9amCT. Action continues on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8amCT.

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2024-04-29 10:03:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 29
Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Kelly Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brianna Paige Caldwell (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Collins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hank Chadwell Rice (2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jordan and Justin Tucker (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Holmes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Reta Gentry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronald Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tracy Young Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Rodgers, 91, Casey County, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ronnie Lynn Cox, Taylor County, KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janet Sue Corbin Lee, Somerset, KY, Adair native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Weldon Lee Baker, Sr., Cumberland Co. native (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lottie Burchett, Adair Co., KY (1923-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca M. Holt Constant, Adair Co., KY, native (1932-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Ann "Millie" Patterson, Adair Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cecil Raymond Dickson, Adair County, KY (1942-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Marion Yvonne Davis Hill, Grab, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Lavanna (Magee) Scott, 88, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl B. Wheat, Adair Co., KY native, (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JR Walls, Casey Co., KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Earl Bryant, 58, Casey County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iona Holcomb Smith, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randy Watson, Adair County, KY (1965-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Deloris Ann Merritt Vance, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Cheek, 74, Taylor Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pedro Tomas Diaz Zuniga, Russell Co., KY (1981-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Inex Bishop, Taylor County, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael G. (Mike) McMahan, 63, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Carol Compton, 65, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas M. Tucker, Casey Co., KY/Michigan native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fay Grider Groce, Cumberland County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Helm, 71, Cundiff, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bryan (Bob) Lynn Robertson, 45, Adair Co., KY (1972-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Smythe, Columbia, KY native (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jerry Dale Rattliff, 67, Green County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Bowlin, 67, Liberty, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alan Gregory Polston, 37, Russell Springs, KY (1986-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buel Thomas Clements, 70, Casey Co., KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chrisley Burton (1853-1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dave Frances, 69, Elkhorn, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eula Moss, 92, Columbia, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Infant Annabel Hooker, Taylor County, KY (2018-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Yarberry, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lula Mae Bell, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mable Price Harris, 76, Taylor Co, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Smith, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pansy Lee, 81, Burkesville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Lemke, 75, Louisville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:30amCTSenior Vouchers distribution for Farmers Market on the Square
Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson St., Columbia, KY | (ID:66841, Comment)
NoonCTServices for Elizabeth Wayne Pickett, 96, Columbia, KY (1928-2024) | (ID:66853, Comment)
6:00pmCTRevival at Mt. Pleasant Church | (ID:66844, Comment)

 

































 
 
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