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Daily News for Friday, August 1, 2025
Adair County's history related to word Shiloh By Vonnie Kolbenschlag Col William and Jane Casey, very early residents of Adair County, had a log church built on their property, not far from their house built in 1816. It was named Shiloh and was the first organized Presbyterian Church in Adair County. The log church no longer exists, but William and Jane Casey's house still does. Casey's grave is in the cemetery (now badly overgrown) but well-marked, near the location where the Shiloh Church once was. After Col. Casey's death, Jane, with son, Green Casey, and others, moved north, eventually settling in West Point, Iowa, where they built a brick Presbyterian Church and Jane taught Sunday School. Her grave is marked with a large tombstone. Comments re: LWU TheatreFest! cast members tour Shiloh Battlefield 2025-08-01 19:56:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Reminder: Egypt to host nationally known quartet W M Feese, Jr reminds everyone that the Mark Tramell Quartet will be singing at Egypt Christian Church at 6:30pmCT this Sunday evening, August 4, 2025. Everyone is invited to come enjoy this widely known Southern Gospel Quartet. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. 2025-08-01 15:36:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
CPD: Traffic stop leads to drug arrest At approximately 10pmCT on Thursday evening, July 31, 2025, officers with the Columbia Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Jamestown Street. As a result of the stop, a Columbia man was arrested on charges including reckless driving, possession, and more. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-01 15:33:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Gary Roy appointed Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy has been officially sworn in as Adair County Sheriff, effective August 1, 2025 at the retirement of former Sheriff Jamie Richard. Sheriff Roy is a 25-year law enforcement veteran. He is a 2000 graduate of the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training, as well as a 2010 graduate of the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Academy of Police Supervision. He is the Pastor of SONrise church in the Glensfork community. He and his wife Lee Ann reside in Columbia, where they have raised 3 children and now enjoy 3 grandchildren. Sheriff Roy says he "wants to thank God, first of all for the opportunity to serve the people of Adair County as their Sheriff. He would also like to thank Judge Bryant for putting faith in him to execute the duties of Sheriff. He believes the partnerships he has built over the years in law enforcement will help him to be effective in making a difference in providing a better quality of life to our citizens by providing 24 hour patrol coverage. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-01 15:30:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Adair Co. Fiscal Court to meet Aug 4 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in special called session at 9amCT on Monday, August 4, 2025, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Items on the agenda include the 2025 tax rate, vaccinations for employees, boat ramp leases, and paperwork for the new sheriff's fee account. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-01 15:26:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Darling among graduates of KSP Youth Academy Program From Sherry Bray Albany, KY - On August 1, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 28 young Kentuckians graduated from the second annual class of the Kentucky State Police Youth Academy Program, including Hailey Darling of Adair County. The week-long program allowed the next generation of law enforcement to interact with state police troopers and officers while learning leadership skills, physical fitness requirements and law enforcement principles. "During my time as Governor, our young people have consistently blown me away, and the graduates from the Kentucky State Police Youth Academy Program are no different," Gov. Beshear said. "I'm proud of these young people for taking an interest in protecting and serving their fellow citizens, and I'm proud of the Kentucky State Police for continuing to build trust between kids and our heroes." Throughout the weeklong program, participants participated in a diverse array of activities and instruction, including exploration of core values and ethics fundamental to law enforcement, team-building exercises to cultivate collaboration and camaraderie, hands-on demonstrations from the KSP Crime Lab to understand forensic techniques, and an introduction to criminal investigations and crime scene analysis. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-01 15:18:32 | Comments | Printable version
CAIP Informational Meetings in August To assist producers in understanding recent changes to CAIP, two informational meetings will be held.
Informational meetings will be held at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service located at 409 Fairground Street in Columbia. Attendance is not required for participation in CAIP, but is highly encouraged. For more information about CAIP, see Apply for Adair County CAIP from Aug 11-29. 2025-08-01 15:14:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Fiscal Court Budget Committee to meet Aug 7 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court Budget Committee will meet at 9amCT on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY 42728. The public is invited to attend. 2025-08-01 15:11:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Boil Water Advisory issued Aug 1 From Columbia/Adair Utilities District Date Issued 8/1/2025, Time Issued 7:30 A.M. A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers on 7460-8010 Elkhorn Road, & Rainwater Road, 172-2990 Eastridge Cemetery Road, and all side Roads in between, 38-1620 Roley Yuma Road and Dry Creek Road. The advisory has been issued due to a main line leak. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. 2025-08-01 11:44:20 | Comments | Printable version
Football: LWU season tickets now available Lindsey Wilson University football season tickets and parking passes are now available to order, Lindsey Wilson athletics director Willis Pooler announced on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The 2025 home slate begins on August 28, 2025 as the Blue Raiders host Texas Wesleyan at Parnell Family Stadium. Lindsey Wilson also hosts St. Thomas (FL) and Mid-South Conference foes Cumberlands (KY), Faulkner (AL), and Cumberland (TN) during the 2025 season. To reserve your tickets, complete the form at lindseyathletics.com and mail or fax it to the address listed, or stop by the Lindsey Wilson Athletic Offices on campus. Call (270) 384-8070 for more information. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-01 11:42:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Columbia City Council to meet Aug 4 From Woody Sharpe, CMC City Clerk/Treasurer The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Monday, August 4, 2025, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. In addition to regular business, items on the lengthy agenda include first and second readings of multiple ordinances, SRO contract, FEMA applications, setting the 2025 ad valorem tax rate, and opening and possibly awarding bids for ABC and Police vehicles. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-01 11:38:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Betty Lou Brown Weddle, 92, Casey County, KY Betty Lou Brown Weddle, of Liberty, passed from this life Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was 92. She was born on September 17, 1932, in Casey County, KY to the late Ottis "Ott" and Lucy Ann Stone Brown. Betty was a retired teacher with the Casey County School System. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, she started her teaching career at Creston, in a one-room school. She spent most of her 30-year career at Liberty Elementary School where she taught 5th grade and 8th grade literature. She was a member of Liberty First Christian Church, where she formerly served as a Board Member and a Sunday School teacher. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-01 11:04:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Derbies were crowd pleasers at 2025 AC Fair The Adair County Fair, the first full fair in years, was a fine experience. In the final count there were four to five thousand fair goers in attendance. From the first night of carnival rides and foods, crowds built to the final days of vehicle derby events. There were two derbies on the schedule - a Big Car Demo Derby and a Small Car Demo Derby - but due to popular demand, two more were added. The Adair County Fair Club meets the first and third Thursdays at 6pmCT. Next meeting is Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Pavilion on the fairgrounds, Industrial Park Road, Columbia. Volunteers are welcome. Columbia Magazine welcomes additional pictures as families and friends have time to share! We also welcome corrections to help us keep the record straight. Click the word 'contact' in the site menu and thanks for keeping in touch! 2025-08-01 09:52:33 | Comments | Printable version
Cville Fire-Rescue receives promotion to Class II By Chris Taylor, Chief, Executive Director Fire-Rescue-EMS Campbellsville Fire-Rescue is proud to announce that we have officially received an ISO Class 2 rating! This accomplishment is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team -- including our full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters. We also want to extend a special thank you to Campbellsville 911 dispatchers, the City of Campbellsville, and the Campbellsville Water Company for their vital roles in achieving this rating through strong emergency communications, municipal support, and water infrastructure capabilities. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-01 09:23:24 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 1 Happy Anniversary, Ronnie and Sandra Vanarsdale (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, April Janes Gribbins (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barelyn Lee Piercy (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benjamin Tyler Coffey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Hutcheson Jr (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Lee Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Breann Franklin (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Byron Larimore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Cole | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Coy Bennett (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Craig Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James E. Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Smith Sapp (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katherine Milby, (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Macey Lynn Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pastor Randy Parnell (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patrick Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Land | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Streeval | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Coffey (August 1, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valerie Barnett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Lynn Wolf, 55, Burkesville, KY/Indianapolis, IN native (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert David (Bobby) Heiskell, Sr., Greensburg, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Leach, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clint Mitchell Flanagan, Russell Springs, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Riley P. Sallee, Liberty, KY (1930-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelma Merle Stotts Fudge, 88, Adair County, KY (1931-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denny Hayes, 62, Casey Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Agnes Noe, Green Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Neva Blakey, Russell Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Shively, Adair County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reed Fletcher, Burkesville, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Carr Wethington, Casey Co., KY, native (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Skaggs, Taylor County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bettye Faye Gilpin Mann, 76, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elbert Burton, 90, Adair County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cody Puryear, 18, Green County, KY (1996-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Lewis Pendleton, 56, Adair Co., KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Pittman, 63, Middleburg, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eleanor Parke, born in Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Doris Adelle Milby Keltner, 81, Green County, KY native (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winston Dwight Forrest, Knob Lick, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stuart Borders, 53, Cumberland Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Thomas Scott, 42, Green County, KY (1973-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Jean Whitlow Elkins, Green Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Henry Lee Estes, 67, Green Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Edd Parrigin, 67, Adair Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coy Bennett, 76, Adair County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patrick Mann, 62, Taylor County, KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron 'Steve' Lee, 61, Casey County, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Ray Wethington, Dunnville, KY (1974-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joseph Feese, 41, Lebanon, KY (1979-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Davis, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Jessie, 72, Columbia, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freeman Wesley Reece, 96, Columbia, KY native (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Murphy, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Irene Campbell, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myron William Kolody, 58, Chance, KY (1958-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rickey Lynn Oakes, 56, Greensburg, KY (1966-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Lynn Cooper, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Joe Bishop, 53, Green Co., KY (1967-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Toby D. Grider, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Mae Wethington, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, August 1, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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