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Daily News for Friday, May 3, 2024
ACSO: Adair man airlifted after single vehicle accident From Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Wedneday, May 1, 2024, at 11:01amCT, Deputy Gary Roy was dispatched to Oak Grove Road, 6 miles east of Columbia. Upon arrival, Deputy Roy found that Morgan Reece, 84, of Columbia, had lost control of his 1991 Chevrolet truck, leaving the road and striking a tree. Reece was treated on scene by Adair EMS before being transported by Air Evac helicopter to University of Kentucky Hospital. Deputy Gary Roy is continuing the investigation. 2024-05-03 16:29:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACSO: Sheriff's Office investigates commercial vehicle accident From Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 1:20pmCT, Deputy Gary Roy was dispatched to KY 704 approximately 7 miles south of Columbia, because Adair 911 had received a call about a large truck that had overturned. Preliminary investigation shows that Scott Peacock, 47, of Edmonton, was operating a 1995 International straight truck on KY 704 when he dropped off the right shoulder of the highway. Peacock then overcorrected and the vehicle left the roadway, striking a mailbox and overturning. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-03 16:25:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Baseball update from Adair County High School By Trey Stephens Sports Writer for Columbia Magazine The Adair County High School Indians defeated the Eagles of Campbellsville 16-15 at home on Thursday night after they fell on the road to the Eagles 4-7 just two days prior. This moves the team to 18-10 on the season and has the team ranked 4th in the 5th region. That two-game series marks the end of district play for Adair County as they move into the last eight games of the regular season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-03 16:18:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Gary Murphy, 74, Casey County, KY (1949-2024) Russell Gary Murphy, 74, of Liberty, KY, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was a retired rural letter carrier for the US Postal Service. For several years, he worked with his father at Murphy and Mills Farm Supply in Liberty. Gary was also a self-employed heavy equipment welder and mechanic at Murphy's Repair Shop. He was a veteran of the US Army. Gary was Baptized at First Baptist Church of Liberty and attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-03 15:34:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CPD Activity Report for April 2024 From Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department's Activity Report for April 2024:
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Columbia City Council to meet May 6 From Woody Sharpe City Clerk/Treasurer The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Monday, May 6, 2024, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include a second reading of the ordinance to rezone 298 Hudson Street, funding requests for the airport and for fireworks for the Fourth of July, a potential sensory playground, grants for sidewalks and parks, and a discussion of downtown traffic. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-03 11:06:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Jesse Leon Hafley, Casey County, KY (1943-2024) Jesse Leon Hafley, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born on June 11, 1943, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Jess and Elizabeth Wheeler Hafley. Leon was a gate hauler. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-03 09:01:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mosquitoes: ready or not, here they come Mosquitoes spread West Nile virus and other pathogens, which means that bug repellents do more than just prevent itchy bites and ruined campouts. And in regions where malaria and mosquito-borne dengue fever are endemic, repelling mosquitoes can save lives. DEET is hard to beat. It was first patented by the U.S. Army and has been in commercial use since the 1950s. Worries about its safety have tapered off, possibly because people are more concerned that a bite could make them sick. Many repellents have bright stickers that highlight the DEET content. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-03 09:01:38 | Comments | Printable version
Preschool Screening and Enrollment on May 10 and 17 From Betty J. Burris Screening and Enrollment for Preschool for Adair County students for the 2024-2025 school year will take place on Friday, May 10, 2024, and Friday, May 17, 2024, at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Dr, Columbia, KY. Registrants should enter through Door #13 between 8amCT and 2pmCT. Please bring a state-certified birth certificate, physical (within a year), eye exam (within a year), proof of up-to-date immunizations, proof of income, and custody paperwork. Please call 270-384-2476 ext. 2017, or email wesley.irvin@adair.kyschools.us with any questions. 2024-05-03 08:58:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Tim Pike, 64, Russell County, KY (1959-2024) Arvil "Tim" Pike, age 64, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Russell County Hospital. He attended Good Tidings Baptist Church and was a retired machinist for the Tecumseh Company. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-03 08:53:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Veteran's banners Lou Ann Flanagan writes: How do you order? I'd like to get one for DagwoodThey've already printed all the banners to be installed this year, but you might be able to get your name on the list for next year by contacting City Hall at 270-384-2501. Comments re: Veterans Banners to be installed for 2024 2024-05-03 08:40:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 3 Happy Anniversary, Billy & Brenda Helm (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chris & Amy Melton (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Roger & Bobbie Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Waggener Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ben Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brady Cundiff (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carson Grady Holmes (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jesse Waylon Tucker (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe B. McKinney II | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Todd Butler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Chowning | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Louise Young (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary K. Cassaday | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ople Dial (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Jo Grider Harrilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Theodore Turner (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, W.E. "Sonny" Williams (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesson Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Carol Marshall, Cumberland Co., KY (1958-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim London Anderson, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Rhea Morrison, Adair County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Francis Riddle Garner, Burkesville, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Walter (Chicken) Grider, Cumberland Co. KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Neff, 90, Casey Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Rudolph (Rudy) Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joey Curtis, 51, Cumberland Co., KY (1962-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Garriott, Casey County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella M. Bailey, Russell Springs, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Carl H. Spear, 78, Dubre, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marene Hadley, 90, Russell County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clyde Edward Dunbar, Green County, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Stotts McClister, 87, Adair County, KY, (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lena Lee Fowler, 84, Indianapolis, IN, (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lemuel (Buck) Robertson, Green Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton Taylor, 76, Cumberland Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Albert Parent, 92, Green County, KY/Maine native (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deanna Davis Loy, 67, Russell Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnold Ray Pierce, Campbellsville, KY/Columbia, KY native (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloria Jean Tedder Brown, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Morgan, Green County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Everett Despain, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilbur Ray Brown, 54, Casey County, KY/Adair County, KY native (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Dwayne Huckelby, Cumberland Co., KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Allen Compton, 80, Adair Co., KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Smith (1937-2000) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Sullivan | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Joseph Kozak, 87, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Carol Durham, 69, Russell Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Joan Greer, 65, Greensburg, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Chelf, 87, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verlene Flanagan, Russell Co., KY (1928-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Clara Elizabeth Brockman Chowning (1929-1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. 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