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Daily News for Monday, August 11, 2025
Final Weekday Farmers Market on the Square From Donna Jones This Wednesday will be the final weekday Farmers Market on the Square of the 2025 season. The market will continue to be open each Saturday from 8amCT until 1pmCT through October 25, 2025. 2025-08-11 20:38:05 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Back-to-School Bash schedule Kathryn Krug writes: Do you have times for the various activities? Like musicians, Lance Burton, or others?The City of Columbia Back to School Bash starts at 11amCT on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the City Park on Fairground Street in Columbia, KY. Trey Stephens, Columbia Magazine Staff Writer and Assistant to the Mayor, says, "Lance performs at 11amCT, and the Bash will come to a close at 2pmCT." There will also be a performance by Beech Bend resident magician Dinky Gowen, plus music by Mark Harris and Jake Hill of Green River Band fame. The City of Columbia invites everyone to come out, bring their kids, and enjoy the free shows. All children will receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last), and will have a chance to win other surprise giveaways. There will also be vendors on site giving away school supplies, popcorn, sunglasses, and much more. 2025-08-11 20:26:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
The Spongebob Musical starts Aug 15 The Harold Chambers Theater Troupe will present The Spongebob Musical, opening at 7pmCT this Friday night, August 15, 2025, at Metcalfe County Middle School, 208 Randolph St, Edmonton, KY. Admission is $10, cash only, at the door. Performances will be at 7pmCT on August 15, 16, and 23, 2025, with a matinee at 2pmCT on Sunday, August 24, 2025. 2025-08-11 20:18:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Nominations Open for KY Teacher Hall of Fame Class of 2025 From Jessica Basham The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for the Class of 2025. This prestigious honor celebrates outstanding educators across the Commonwealth who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their students and the teaching profession. Nominations must be submitted by August 31, 2025. For more information or to access the nomination form and full requirements, please visit the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame website at www.wku.edu/kythf/. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-11 20:15:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Kentucky businesses receive grants to secure food supply chain From Madison Pergrem Frankfort, KY - More than $2 million in grants was awarded recently to 27 Kentucky agricultural businesses to build resilience in the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell announced on Aug. 11, 2025. Among the recipients was Penn's Country Hams in Campbellsville, which was awarded $37,569.25 for an uncapping machine, extractor, filter, wax separator and bottling equipment. This first set of awarded grants is a portion of the $8.6 awarded to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program. USDA awarded an overall $420 million across the nation for the program, which is aimed to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, to provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses, to support the development of value-added products for consumers, and to provide fair prices, fair wages, and new and safe job opportunities. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-11 14:52:51 | Comments | Printable version
EDA will meet Aug 12 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority will hold a Special Called Meeting at 12:30pmCT on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Columbia-Adair County Welcome & Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. The main agenda items involve the agreement with the Kentucky Industrial Alliance. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-11 12:29:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Phillip Wood Coffey - Just Walking Through Phillip Coffey (To my cousin Jimmy) Radio in a plastic bag, well-covered from the precipitation of falling rain - sleet or snow - be it flakes, drizzle or downpours. Not necessary to worry about the national debt or anything else. Just listening to my radio tho I be wet down to my soak-dripping socks but that is not on my list - not bothering me as of yet. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-11 11:09:15 | Comments | Printable version
Reminder: CAIP application period opens Aug 11 Applications will be available for Adair County's CAIP to assist farmers in completing on-farm improvements at the Adair County Conservation District Office from August 11 through August 29, 2025. Applications may be picked up and returned to the Adair County Conservation District from 7amCT to 11amCT and NoonCT until 4pmCT, Monday through Friday, at 965 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. All applications are scored based on the scoring criteria set by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. More information is available at www.kyagr.com/agpolicy (PDF). More info: Apply for Adair County CAIP from Aug 11-29 2025-08-11 10:14:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
KSP: Cadet Class 106 begins training From Sherry Bray Frankfort, KY - On August 10, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky State Police (KSP) welcomed 64 new cadets to the agency's training academy to begin the journey of becoming a state trooper. "To our new cadets, welcome to Team Kentucky - you have answered the most noble of calls to protect our commonwealth," Gov. Beshear said. "We are grateful for your service and dedication to creating a New Kentucky Home for future generations." Cadet Class 106 consists of 64 individuals beginning their law enforcement careers, including three experienced officers from other agencies participating in KSP's Law Enforcement Accelerated Program (LEAP), which enables seasoned officers to join the agency through a condensed training program. Among the 48 counties represented in Class 106 are Adair, Casey and Cumberland. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-11 10:09:06 | Comments | Printable version
Tony Basil, 58, Metcalfe County, KY Anthony Ray "Tony" Basil of Metcalfe County, Kentucky, son of Bruce Basil and the late Judy Whobrey Basil, was born on December 20, 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky. He departed this life on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Ascension St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, Tennessee having attained the age of 58 years, seven months and 18 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Cumberland Presbyterian faith. He was a carpenter and employed by Scotty's Reo. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-11 09:35:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Please sign and remember Todd Parson Kim Parson, Dolores Rogers' daughter, wrote to ask if Columbia Magazine would help spread the word about a petition drive related to the death of her brother, Adair County native Todd Parson, who was killed in an accident last year on a stretch of Bluegrass Parkway without lane barriers. This petition will go to state leaders requesting that the 13-mile stretch of road have these added, saving lives. Todd has many friends in Adair County that would likely support this effort. Click here to sign the petition: www.change.org (Note: Link updated). 2025-08-11 09:27:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Margaret Lillian Milby Tweedy, Green County, KY Margaret Lillian Milby Tweedy of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Arvil Milby and Ida Lou Hudgins Milby, was born on Wednesday, July 7, 1937 in Green County and departed this life on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at her home. She was 88 years and one month of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Summersville Baptist Church. She worked for General Electric as a line worker and was also a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #232. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-11 09:22:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 11 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Carolyn Burton (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Cora Renfro | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Marvin Phelps and Willam Lou Gibson Phelps (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Richard and Marsha Walker (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversay, Brian and Jennifer Matney (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Fair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beverly England | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cathy Martin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daniel Kermeen (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daryl Robertson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elliot Hare (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan Keltner (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ima Jessee and Wilma Firkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jane Potts (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxson Ford (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wilma Lou Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Lee Davis Asbury Green Co., KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martie Lynn Rodgers, Green Co., KY (1979-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Sue Vest Terry, Liberty, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zella Beaty McGaha, Adair County, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Bell "Polly" Dunn, 98, Campbellsville graduate (1912) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean C. Lee, Waynesburg, KY (1948-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles Walter Hibbard, Taylor Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Luttrell Casey County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Leigh, Elk Horn, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Sullivan, Russell County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Curry, 61, Adair County, KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reed Huff, Cumberland Co., KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Lee Cofer, 73, Adair County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karla Fay Mars Burton, 34, Green Co., KY (1979-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lee (Mae) Curry, 103, Adair Co., KY native (1911-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy May Lawler, 66, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darry W. Guffey , 57, Russell County, KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marty Dale Mays, Sr., 51, Casey Co., KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rodney Cross, Taylor County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvery Eversole, 78, Casey County, KY/Perry Co. native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon McQueary, Gilpin, KY native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dinah Isabelle Stephens Bowen, Adair Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hattie Snow, Russell County, KY (1917-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Kay Daniels Pitcock, 66, Burkesville, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsie Mason Lee Davis, 70, Casey Co., KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley D. Stayton, Savannah, GA (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Courtney Branham, Tompkinsville, KY (1995-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Rocky Morrison, 75, Columbia, KY (1949-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Brent Hudson, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diane Salyers, 67, Casey Co., KY native (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don Overstreet, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Glover, 89, Eubank, KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Morris, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Allen McComas, Louisville, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Blankenship, 72, Russell County, KY (1947-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Hunter, Columbia, Adair County, KY (August 11, 1914-October 12, 1968) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Ann (Judy) England, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Pike, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Wade Pace, 53, Cumberland County, KY (1964-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Millie Murrell, 82, Columbia, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pam Hughes, Columbia, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pat Thompson, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Diane (Sissy) Brown, 58, Edmonton, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Scott (Tom) Evert, 66, Columbia, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Twyman Williams, Green County, KY (1926-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. 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