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Singing, Summer Kickoff at Charity Baptist Church on Sunday

From Janet Biggs

Grammy Nominee Johnathan Bond will be singing at Charity Baptist Church at 10:30amCT on Sunday, June 8, 2025. There will be no Sunday School.

In the afternoon on Sunday, from 4pmCT to 7pmCT, Charity Baptist will have their Summer Kickoff with food, music and games. All free!

Charity Baptist Church is located at 4072 Holmes Bend Rd., Columbia, KY. Everyone is welcome!


2025-06-05 14:44:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

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Cows aren't the only milk producers



2025-06-05 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Donna Rieder.
Donna writes, "June is Dairy Month! I just wanted to remind people that it's not just cows that produce milk! The half-inch of sweet cream sitting on top of this goat milk (pictured at left) will be whipped, then put on top of the blueberries and strawberries I picked from my garden this morning (pictured at right). It'll be a cool treat after a day on the lawnmower!

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Deputy Phipps honored during fallen officers ceremony

From Kelly Foreman

Richmond, KY - On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear joined law enforcement officials and family members to pay tribute to 10 Kentucky officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

This year's ceremony honored:
  • Russell County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joshua Phipps, end of watch Sept. 16, 2024. Deputy Phipps was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing suspect in Russell Springs.

  • Winchester Police Department Sergeant William "Marty" Jackson, end of watch April 14, 2024. Sgt. Jackson suffered a fatal heart attack after arresting a subject for disorderly conduct, public intoxication and resisting arrest.
"When we add a name to the law enforcement memorial, it's more than an act of duty; it's a promise from a grateful commonwealth that these officers who died protecting our safety will never to be forgotten," Gov. Beshear said. "The memory of those we honor today, as well as the additional 589 officers listed on the monument, inspires us to be better, to do more and to strive to live up to the incredibly high standards of service and sacrifice they set."

Additionally, eight historical honorees will be added to the monument this year. With the addition of today's 10 officers, Kentucky's Law Enforcement Memorial Monument holds the names of 599 men and women heroes who have died in the line of duty since 1845.


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2025-06-05 14:14:46 | Comments | Printable version

P&Z to consider sign variance request on June 19

From Tiffany Collins

The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing at 4pmCT on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider a sign variance request for property located at 240 Will Walker Road, Bank of Columbia Interactive Teller Machine kiosk. The hearing is open to the public.


2025-06-05 12:32:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Jim Miller, 82, Taylor County, KY

Jim Miller of Campbellsville, son of the late James C. "J.C." Miller, Jr. and Jane Howell Crouch Miller, was born March 26, 1943 in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 9:23 P.M., Monday, June 2, 2025 in Lexington. Age: 82

Jim professed faith in Christ. He was a very proud graduate of Campbellsville High School - Class of 1961 - and a graduate of the University of Kentucky, earning a B.S. In Banking and Finance in 1965. He served his country honorably in the United States Army.


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2025-06-05 12:24:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Roger Wayne Wade, 82, Russell County, KY

Roger Wayne Wade, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. He was 82 years of age.

Born June 30, 1942, in Valdosta, Georgia, he was the only child of the late Angelo "Bouze" and Zilpha Wilson Wade. Roger attended Russell County High School and Lindsey Wilson College. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for four years. Roger also worked for the US Post Office with over 30 years of service. He was a member of The Church at The Springs, a long-time member of their choir, ran the soundboard for services, and was the primary overseer of construction during the expansion of the church and building of their Family Life Center.


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2025-06-05 12:20:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

UPDATED: ACHS Principal's Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 School Year

From Chad A. Parnell, Principal
Adair County High School

Adair County High School is proud to recognize the following students for their academic achievements during the 2024-2025 school year. Because of the many opportunities now available to our students, such as dual credit and online courses, the most accurate way to recognize students is at the end of the school year. Note: An error was found in GPA calculations for the previously published version of the 2024-2025 Honors Lists.

The Principal's Honor Roll lists 173 students who have earned a weighted GPA of 4.0 or greater during the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations to these students for their academic achievements!

2024-2025 12th Grade Principal's Honor Roll
  • Lilly Adams
  • Trevir Andrews
  • Tristin Andrews
  • Alijah Baerg
  • Elizabeth Bair
  • Nathan Ballou
  • Jesse Balzano
  • Logan Bardin
  • Theo Bauermeister
  • Adelyn Bennett
  • Kyrnan Bowman
  • Amelia Brown
  • Mason Coffey
  • Emma Compton
  • Brayton Coomer
  • Lexi Dawson
  • Jack Fishback
  • Bradley Foley
  • Panasha Gecheo
  • Kloe Gordon
  • Lauren Grant
  • Alyssa Hausdorfer
  • Marque' Hicks
  • Carlee Huckaby
  • Easton Jessie
  • Luz Jimenez
  • Kaydence Karnes
  • Jazlyn Kemp
  • Piper Kemp
  • Joseph Kotter
  • Connor Loy
  • Zowi Martin
  • Gwendolynn Miles
  • Alexandra Murphy
  • Kaylei Neat
  • Josephine Newman
  • Rodrigo Ossola
  • Arraya Phelps
  • Autumn Price
  • Charles Quinn
  • Kennedy Ray
  • Kaylee Richard
  • Annabelle Robertson
  • Hailey Rowe
  • Mia Schneider
  • James Shepherd
  • Aaron Smith
  • Trevor Speer
  • Kylie Spires
  • Jadelyn Waggener
  • Grace Walton
  • Bailey Watts
  • Christopher Wethington
  • Carter White
  • Jada Woolridge
  • Chase Wooten
  • Riley Yarberry
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See also: UPDATED: ACHS Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 School Year


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2025-06-05 09:32:14 | Comments | Printable version

UPDATED: ACHS Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 School Year

From Chad A. Parnell, Principal
Adair County High School

Adair County High School is proud to recognize the following students for their academic achievements during the 2024-2025 school year. Because of the many opportunities now available to our students, such as dual credit and online courses, the most accurate way to recognize students is at the end of the school year. Note: An error was found in GPA calculations for the previously published version of the 2024-2025 Honors Lists.

The Honor Roll lists 155 students who have earned a weighted GPA between 3.50 and 3.99 during the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations to these students for their academic achievements!

12th Grade Honor Roll
  • Lucas Baerg
  • Payton Bell
  • Isabella Blackaby
  • Robert Bottoms
  • Jacob Boutte
  • Natalie Brown
  • Giovanna Cammuca
  • Brandon Castrejon
  • Dagan Compton
  • Abigail Curry
  • Lashley Davenport
  • James Edwards
  • Jacob Forster
  • Gracie Gist
  • Jayden Gist
  • Serenity Grant
  • Madison Harmon
  • Destany Huff
  • Kaylee Jobe
  • Krysta Jones
  • Jagger Kemp
  • Benjamin Kingrey
  • Jason Lemke
  • Michelle Medrano-Delgado
  • Wesley Melton
  • Jayden Miller
  • Meza Murillo
  • Logan Pennington
  • Brookelyn Petersen
  • Mercy Peterson
  • Isaac Rodgers
  • MacKenzie Shenefield
  • Sophie Simpkins
  • Tristian Sinclair
  • Hannah Slone
  • Jordan Smallwood
  • Gabriel Spillman
  • Solomon Stonebraker
  • Jaxon Tucker
  • Antonio Villegas
  • Kaden Wasson
  • Ava West
  • Maddox Wilkerson
  • Jaylee Willis
  • Madison Wooten
  • Molly York
  • Andrew Zinati
Click title for 11th-9th grade Honor Roll lists.
See also: UPDATED: ACHS Principal's Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 School Year


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2025-06-05 09:24:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Spay/Neuter grants open to local government

City and County may partner with non-profit organizations. Applications due July 15th.

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board (KACAB) invites Kentucky county and metropolitan governments to apply for available grants to spay and neuter dogs and cats.

The board will award up to $1,266 to each government on a competitive basis. Spay/neuter grant candidates can learn more about the program and download the grant application at kyspayneuter.com . The application can be found under "Resources" at the top of the page.


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2025-06-05 00:15:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government


Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 5
Happy Anniversary, Anna D. and Donald R. Burton (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Darlene and Ralph Foster (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jamie and John Shelley, (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Beverly Lloyd Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bob Barnes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cameron Anna Yarberry (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chad Brown (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Craig Steven Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gary Tucker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joshua Ford (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Joe Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Moss (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Miriam Vanarsdale Gibson (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sondra Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Morrison Arms, Cumberland Co, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles McKinley Streeval, 75, Adair Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Harden Taylor County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Shorty) LaFavers, Russell Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnie Parson, Adair County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin Rhodes, Taylor Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lile Mitchell Smith, Adair County, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marvin R. (Chick) Antle, Jamestown, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Evelyn (Keith) Coleman Tucson, AZ (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Keltner, 54, Adair Co., KY (d. April 3, 2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jacob Cappel, 22, Dunnville, KY (1992-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hilda Sublett, Taylor County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gertrude Browning, Adair County, KY (d. 17 Apr 2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Wayne Merritt, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Frank H. Alexander, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Bernard, 83, Dunnville, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alex F. Young, Taylor County, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall Phelps, 49, Casey County, KY (1967-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Ann Smith, 57, Adair Co., KY/Barren native (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Edna Hadley, 90, Adair County, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Allan Hawkins, Adair County, KY (1983-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Lou Lowe Curry, 68, Green County, KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Duel (Dee Dee) Wilson, 87, Russell County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Marie Emerson, Casey Co., KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Andy Withers, 60, Adair County, KY (1959-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anita Denson Keltner, 94, Columbia, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl (Possum) Harris, 45, Campbellsville, KY (1976-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Euen C. Pike, 83, Columbia, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn Clayton Vance, 62, Taylor County, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Malinda Burden Tucker (1863-1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Pike, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Marlow Campbell (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lee "Mollie" Reeder Watson (1886) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Burns, 78, Burkesville, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael A. Smith, 64, Columbia, KY (1960-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Peter (Mike) Irby, 79, Burkesville, KY (1937-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon A. Tucker, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Lee Salyers Williams, 92, Casey County, KY (1927-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory Birthdayl, Ruby Roberts | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memoy Birthday, Martha Chapman Kinnett (1906-1983) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTSpecial called Adair Co. Fiscal Court meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:68901, Comment)
Commodities giveaway at Jim Blair Center | (ID:68911, Comment)
2:00pmCTMeal kit pickup at ACPC | (ID:68748, Comment)
4:00pmCTOpen House at Highland Station
Lance Burton and his journey as a magician, and Jenna Snow Grant, writer and director of The Crow | (ID:68873, Comment)
5:00pmCTRescheduled for October
Registration and Tournament Meeting for Semi-Pro Crappie Anglers for NCL Tournament
Lindsey Wilson College, 210 Lindsey Wilson St., Columbia, KY | (ID:68800, Comment)
Helpful meetings for alcoholics and family members | (ID:68856, Comment)
5:45pmCTKelleyville Community Church VBS | (ID:68726, Comment)
6:00pmCT Vacation Bible School at Freedom Separate Baptist Church | (ID:68792, Comment)
VBS at Freedom Separate Baptist Church - classes for all ages | (ID:68805, Comment)

 
































 
 
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