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Daily News for Monday, April 28, 2025
Adair Co. Community Choir to perform May 2 and 4 The Adair Co. Community Choir will have Spring Concerts at 6:30pmCT on Friday, May 2, 2025, and at 2:30pmCT on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The The Adair Co. Community Choir is directed by Ginna Franklin, and the accompanist for the concerts will be Dwayne Martin. Admission to the concerts is free, and donations are appreciated. 2025-04-28 17:51:00 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Hospital District Board to meet April 29 From Neal M. Gold, CEO/Chairman of the Board Adair County Hospital District The Adair County Hospital District Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 6:30pmCT on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-28 11:56:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
LWC Nursing students achieve 100% pass rate on national test From Duane Bonifer The Lindsey Wilson College Class of 2024 nursing graduates had a perfect year. All nursing majors who graduated from Lindsey Wilson's award-winning program in 2024 passed the National Council Licensure Examination, the nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States. Known as NCLEX, the 100% pass rate of the 19 members of the Class of 2024 reflects the strength of Lindsey Wilson's innovative nursing program, according to Lindsey Wilson Director of Nursing Dr. Emiley Button. "Our exceptional, thorough curriculum -- combined with an outstanding faculty that puts students at the center of their work in great academic facilities and with strong community partnerships -- are why Lindsey Wilson nursing graduates are among the best in Kentucky," said Button. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-28 11:29:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Cayce Davenport art on display at Downing Museum The galleries of Downing Museum in Bowling Green have been refreshing its walls welcoming the coming of Spring. The arboretum is starting to awaken with trees budding, perennials rising to meet the warmer skies. Inside also heralds the changing of seasons and awakening of nature's colors. Among the new works on display will be a small collection of eco print artwork by Columbia art educator Cayce Davenport. This work will be on display until May second. Cayce says, "If you've never visited the Baker Arboretum and Downing Museum it's worth the trip. It's the largest permanent collection of works by Joseph Dudley Downing, local art, trees, plants and much more." 2025-04-28 10:47:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACMS Spirit of KY Barrel Head Exhibition to June 11 New student art was set up at the Kentucky Department of Education office. K-12 students across Kentucky created paintings on bourbon barrel lids. Each painting represents the town or region where the student lives, and each Kentucky region is represented. Adair County is part of the Caveland Region. Students who worked on and completed the 2 barrel heads from Adair County are ACMS students Alaynah Bayuk, Alayna Roberts, Bailey Simpson and ACHS Junior Keely Kerns. The artwork was recently displayed at the Kentucky Art Education Association (KYAEA) National Convention. The art is now displayed on the 4th and 5th floors by the elevators at 300 Sower Blvd. in Frankfort. They will be up until June 11. 2025-04-28 10:26:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Robert Ray Burns, age 92, Burkesville, KY Robert Ray Burns, age 92 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Cumberland County Hospital. Robert was born on September 02, 1932 in Clinton County, KY to the late Willie Arco Burns and Lillie Jane Vincent Burns. He was a former employee of Tyson Bearing Company and a carpenter. He was a member of Sexton Fork Baptist Church and was a Korean War Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Lois Crawley Burns, one daughter Roberta Ann Burns, two sons Doyle Edwin Burns and Michael Burns, two brothers Eugene Burns and Ricky Burns, and two sisters Geneva Cash and Phyllis Enyeart. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-28 10:22:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
New dispatchers graduate with Class 164 From Michael Moore Richmond, KY - On Friday, April 28, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 27 dispatchers from across Kentucky graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Safety Dispatch Academy and are now ready to begin answering the call to aid both citizens and law enforcement officers of the commonwealth. Local Class 164 graduates and their agencies include:
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-28 09:36:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Frankie Reliford, 66, Columbia, KY (1959-2025) Frankie Reliford of Columbia passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his residence. He was 66 years old. The family honored Mr. Reliford's wishes with cremation. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery at 1pmCT on Friday, May 2, 2025. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-28 09:31:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ricky Taylor, 65, Columbia, KY (1959-2025) Ricky Taylor of Columbia died on Friday, April 25, 2025 at TJ Health Columbia. He was 65 years old. At Ricky's request, there will be no public visitation or funeral. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-28 09:28:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Golf: Blue Raiders at MSC Championships Monday & Tuesday The Lindsey Wilson men's and women's golf teams compete the Mid-South Conference Championships this Monday and Tuesday at Bowling Green Country Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The two-day 54-hole tournament begins on Monday at 8:30amCT. The first two rounds will take place on Monday with the final 18 holes being played on Tuesday. Lindsey Wilson's men are looking for their seventh tournament title after capturing the championship a season ago. Lindsey Wilson is ranked No. 4 in the latest NAIA Men's Golf Coaches' Top 25 Poll. This season, the Blue Raiders have won six tournaments including the MSC Fall Tournament which also took place in at Bowling Green Country Club. 2025-04-28 08:41:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
The Joymakers to sing at Bearwallow Church From Tammy Feese The Joymakers will be in concert during the morning worship service at Bearwallow Church at 9:30amCT on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Everyone is invited! Bearwallow Church is located at 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. 2025-04-28 08:39:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 28 Happy Anniversary, Lorie and Ken Fortune | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Michelle Atwood | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brianna Nicole Ford (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooke Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Catherine Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Cowan (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Absher, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Edwin Ward | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Jeff Morris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Westmoreland | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Lee Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Marie Burton, 82, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvil Roy, 64, Adair County, KY (1949-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dakota (Coda) Tarter, 62, Adair Co., KY native (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Foster, Casey County, KY (1933-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Keith (Donnie) McFall, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest R. Tanner, Russell Co., KY (1918-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franklin Roosevelt (Junk Man) Walker, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1945-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harriette A. Cornett, Taylor County, KY (1922-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Dale Statham, Casey Co., KY (1934-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inez Mae Cary Williams, 96, Cumberland Co., KY (1921-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inez Sandusky Griffith, Casey County, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Arlis Sneed, 81, Columbia, KY (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice James New, Science Hill, KY (1944-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Austin, Casey County, KY/Lincoln County, KY native (1938-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Alton Hoskins, Casey Co., KY native, (1932-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luzena Hamlett, 78, Columbia, KY (1946-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Brown, 70, Russell County, KY (1946-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Lou (Becky) Grinstead Grant, Adair Co., KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosetta (Delta) Rodgers, Casey Co., KY (1931-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell L. Daniels, 84, Dunnville, KY native (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Evelyn Hill Wells, 80, Adair County, KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stacy Renee Ford, 45, Taylor Co., KY native (1977-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Pyles (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Bunch, 59, Adair Co., KY (1956-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Jean Holmes, 74, Standford, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Eugene (Fireball) Bass, 84, Green Co., KY native (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola Jessie, 82, Columbia, KY (1942-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Henry Franklin, Adair Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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