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Daily News for Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Jack Fishback update from serious accident injuries Jack's Mom, Lacey Fishback, shares, "Jack had his first day of therapy and did well, he's eating and drinking pretty good. Thanks to everyone for coming to visit, calling and messaging." By Makayla M. Wright, Adair Progress Editor Jack Fishback is a talented 16-year-old who enjoys fishing, genealogy, record collecting, vintage treasure hunting, and going to the flea market. Son of Dan and Lacey Fishback, Jack is renowned for his piano playing. Beginning at the age of 10, Jack was self-taught and played by ear. His favorite tunes to play are the boogie woogie and blues. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-07 23:53:48 | Comments | Printable version
Gregory Lee Baldock, 57, Casey County, KY Gregory Lee Baldock, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home. He was 57. He was a retired Sergeant with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife after 16 years of service, earning the Shikar Safari International Officer of the Year Award. He took charge in starting the K-9 program with the KDFW. He was instrumental in the reintroduction and repopulation of the native elk and wild turkey in eastern Kentucky. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved the outdoors, loved his animals, and most of all loved spending time with his family and friends. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-07 23:50:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Bliss Club May meeting From Shannon Steveson The next Bliss Club meeting will be held at 11:30amCT on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Everyone is welcome. 2024-05-07 14:21:03 | Comments | Printable version
Food Pantry Fish Fry this Friday Adair County Food Pantry will hold its spring Fish Fry from 10:30amCT To 2pmCT on Friday, May 10, 2024, behind the Columbia United Methodist Church at 203 S. Monroe St., Columbia, KY. Famous volunteer Chefs Richard Phelps and Robert Flowers will be serving up your choice of Fish w/hushpuppies or BBQ Boston Butt on bun, plus coleslaw, chips, pop or water and dessert, all for just $9. For pre-orders, please call or text 270-250-5432, or call 270-634-1820 or 270-378-1162. 2024-05-07 14:18:37 | Comments | Printable version
Gov. Beshear asks Kentuckians to prepare for severe weather From Crystal Staley/James Hatchett Frankfort, KY - - On May 7, 2024, Gov. Andy Beshear held a news conference at the state Capitol to ask Kentuckians to prepare for severe storms across much of the state starting today and lasting into Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, straight line winds, large hail, flash flooding and tornadoes will be possible with today's storms, especially in the afternoon and evening. The severe storm threat will continue into Thursday, with more rounds of storms during the day, evening and overnight Wednesday. "Our No. 1 priority is to make sure everyone stays safe," Gov. Beshear said. "We know severe weather can come on very quickly, and with the possibility of tornadoes and flash flooding in the forecast, we need everyone to take action now by making a plan to keep you and your family safe." The Governor urges all Kentuckians to stay weather aware and pay close attention to weather alerts Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, and Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Kentuckians can receive weather warnings by having an NOAA weather radio; listening to local TV and radio updates; connecting to wireless emergency alerts and weather apps; listening for outdoor sirens; visiting weather.gov or mobile.weather.gov or receiving notifications from family, friends and co-workers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-07 14:12:14 | Comments | Printable version
Red Cross blood drive at TJ Health Columbia on May 10 From Brooke Lee We are having a blood drive from 11amCT to 4pmCT this Friday, May 10, 2024, in the Cafeteria at T.J. Health Columbia, 901 Westlake Dr., Columbia, KY. We need donors to come support their community by donating blood! All presenting donors will receive a $10 e-gift card! Donors can schedule an appointment by going to redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800 RED CROSS. 2024-05-07 14:10:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Hershel Melson, 88, Knifley, KY (1935-2024) Hershel Melson of Knifley died on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:04 P.M. at his residence. He was 88 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Michael Helm officiating Burial will follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Wednesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-07 14:06:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mae Sneed, 76, Knifley, KY (1947-2024) Mae Tucker Sneed of Knifley died on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11:46 P.M. Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. She was 76 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jody Perkins and Bro. James Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Wednesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-07 14:01:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Marco Sioli, Italian historian, returning to Columbia From Mike Watson On Tuesday and Wednesday, May 28 and 29, 2024, Marco Sioli, a professor of American history at the University of Milan in Italy, will visit Columbia, where he will speak at a program on Daniel Trabue and a second program on John Muir in Kentucky. On Tuesday afternoon, May 28, 2024, at 5pmCT, at the Adair County Genealogy and History Center, his topic will be "Memory of the Wilderness: Daniel Trabue and the Frontier of Kentucky", based on his article on Trabue in the Journal of American History from March of 1998. Refreshments and a short reception will follow. For those not familiar with the Adair County Genealogy and History Center, it is located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, three blocks from the square, next to the Adair County Public Library. Follow Greensburg Street from the downtown square, turn left on Paul Street and park behind the Library and Genealogy Center. Both are visible on Greensburg Street, as you pass them. Sioli's second talk will be Wednesday May 29, 2024, from 11:30amCT to 1pmCT, at the Trabue-Russell House, 201 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. His topic will be "From Transcendentalism to Environmentalism: John Muir in Kentucky". This event will start with a light lunch at 11:30amCT; the program will start at 12:15pmCT, and run to about 1pmCT. The Trabue-Russell House is located on Jamestown Street, about halfway up the hill from the town square. A historical marker and a large white sign mark the location and entry to Trabue-Russell House, and parking is available. Both programs are free and open to the public. All times are Central Time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-07 09:29:41 | Comments | Printable version
Jeanette Hayes, 72, Green County, KY (1951-2024) Jeanette Jo Hayes was born May 16, 1951 and departed this life Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home in Summersville, KY, having attained the age of seventy-two years, eleven months, and sixteen days of age. She was strong in her faith and loved church. She also loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending as much time with them as she could. She loved anything handcrafted that was made for her. She loved slot machines, and she enjoyed going to the Senior Center and playing bingo. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-07 09:29:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Larry Gosser, 73, Russell County, KY (1951-2024) Larry V. Gosser, age 73, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, April 14 1951, the son of Roberta Auterson Gosser and Garlin Gosser, who preceded him in death. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-05-07 09:26:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kentucky cattle producers celebrate May as Beef Month From Madison Pergrem Frankfort, KY - Kentucky cattle producers and industry representatives joined Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell Monday as he signed a proclamation commemorating the month of May as Kentucky Beef Month. "With 907,000 head of beef cattle in the Commonwealth, Kentucky remains the state with the largest beef inventory east of the Mississippi River," Commissioner Shell said. "We retain that title with the hard work of our cattle farmers. I ask that Kentuckians join me in recognizing their effort, diligence, and perseverance as we celebrate May as Kentucky Beef Month." The top five Kentucky counties for number of beef cattle are:
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Annex will remain open in case of severe weather The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for central Kentucky, including Adair and all surrounding counties, for Tuesday through Thursday. Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, into the overnight hours. Damaging straight line wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes are possible in severe storms. Potential significant severe weather threat will continue on Wednesday into early Thursday morning. Damaging winds, very large hail, and tornadoes will be possible during this timeframe. Mike Keltner, Director of Adair Co. Emergency Management sends word that the Adair County Courthouse Annex will remain unlocked until the storm threat has passed on Thursday Morning. 2024-05-07 09:19:51 | Comments | Printable version
Arts Council to meet in Columbia Thursday By Joyce Coomer The Adair County Arts Council, "Embracing the Arts In and Around Adair County," will be meeting at 5pmCT on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Park in back for the meeting in the lower level of the Training and Development Center/Chamber building at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. 2024-05-07 09:14:02 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 7 Happy Anniversary, Jiminy and Jeremy Hale (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Billy and Lisa Huddleston (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Dean Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brendon Dierks Cowan (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenton Shepherd (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cindy Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Brian | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyron Todd Burton (May 7, 2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Gilpin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen Burris (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Biirthday, Richard Edwards Hord, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rebecca Ann Fister, Green County, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Bradshaw Vance Young, Greensburg, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vaughan Schuler, Adair County, KY native (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy R. Twyford, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Luttrell (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Bell Burbridge, Adair Co., KY (1921-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Leora Bass Pickett, Greensburg, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois (Arlene) Miller, Adair Co., KY native (1942-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don T. Ledford, Casey County, KY (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Price, Green County, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Ann Willis, Cumberland Co., KY, (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith (Kelly) Lee Shipp, Taylor County, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Wayne Grider, Adair County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Judith A. Hosier, Cumberland Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martana Groce, Cumberland County, KY (1934-2013 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Buford Hadley, Adair County, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Agent, Adair Co., KY (1959-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ernest Paul Melton, Cumberland Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garry Dale Wilson, 58, Casey Co., KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Millard Reid Brewington, 70, Cumberland Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Princess Aubrey LaMay Hale, stillborn, Summersville, KY. (7 May - 7 May 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grayson Wayne Hurt, stillborn, Metcalfe Co., KY (7 May 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clevious (Clebo) Curry, 71, Columbia, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Grider, 91, Russell Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Dunn, 85, Adair County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Watson, Adair Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Leroy Payne, 73, Glasgow, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Catherine Campbell, Campbellsville, KY (1916-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bridget Lyn Wesley, 44, Bethelridge, KY (1972-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Gaby, 91, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deanne Haggerty, 47, Taylor County, KY/Warren Co., NJ native (1970-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Jean Helm, 59, Adair County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Van Lewis Shaw, 63, Metcalfe County, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velmar Lee Cogar, Summer Shade, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Triplett (Tootsie) Loy, Russell Co./Adair Co., KY native (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Mae Feese White, 84, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Candace Richardson Crowe, 40, Liberty, KY (1980-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Lee Corbin, Adair County, KY (1945-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Drew Elizabeth Cross, Columbia, KY (2020-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Chambers, 88, Burkesville, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris K. Roy, 72, Russell Springs, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Katherine Wise, 76, formerly of Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Pearl Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Coffey, 50, Casey Co., KY (1972-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Todd) Stotts, 82, Breeding, KY (1942-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William E. (Tiny) Cowan, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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