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Green and Taylor getting roundabout on Hwy 68

From Larry Joe Smith, 99.9 The Big Dawg

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. - Work is scheduled to begin in September on a project to make improvements between Greensburg and Campbellsville on US 68 in Green and Taylor Counties.

The first portion of the project to be constructed is a roundabout at the intersection of US 68 and KY 61 on the northeast side of Greensburg. This intersection has experienced 32 crashes, 11 injuries and a fatality in the last 5 years alone.


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2025-09-09 22:51:54 | Comments | Printable version

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A taxi ride to the shade for this newborn



2025-09-09 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike.
Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch was so named because of the extraordinary treatment the "girls" get on the farm in New Columbia. This little newborn was picked up and taxied to a shade tree since it wasn't able to follow its mama and get there on its own. Nothing is too good for the angus residents of this farm.

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Lucille Johnson, 78, Adair County, KY

Lucille Johnson of Knifley, daughter of the late Corbit Dunham and Christine Baskerville Dunham Mann, was born July 18, 1947 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Campbellsville at age 78.

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Knifley Christian Church. Lucille was a wonderful homemaker and loved to babysit.


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2025-09-09 22:48:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Polly Monday, 84, Casey County, KY

Pauline "Polly" Monday, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at age 84.

Born on July 8, 1941, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Clara Grant Scherrer. Pauline was the oldest living member of Shady Grove Separate Baptist Church. Throughout her life she worked on the farm, at a sawmill, sewing factory, and Therapedic Mattress Company.


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2025-09-09 22:45:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Eight to be Inducted into the Lindsey Athletics Hall of Fame

Eight former Blue Raider student-athletes are set to be inducted into the Lindsey Wilson Athletics Hall of Fame at 10amCT on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center on the A.P. White Campus.

The eight student-athletes are part of two classes -- the Class of 2024 and the Class of 2025. It will be the 23rd and 24th classes of the Lindsey Wilson Athletics Hall of Fame.

Jared Barnes, Trent Coffee, Andre Cooper, and Jamaine Gordon make up the Class of 2024, while Jill Lirbank-Almbaek Fitzgerald, Kirsty Marr Chapman, Brian Ombiji, and Ashley Rainey comprise the Class of 2025.

Following the ceremony, the Lindsey Wilson Athletics Hall of Fame will be home to 70 student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and friends of the college.


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2025-09-09 15:55:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Letter: Herman the worm

Roldcat writes:
The caterpillar looks like Automeris Io which morphs into the IO (Eye-Oh) moth. The name IO comes from Greek mythology. IO was a mortal lover of Zeus.
Comments re: Herman the Worm


2025-09-09 15:51:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

TJRH now offers advanced robotic knee replacement

From Stacey Biggs

Glasgow, KY - Having chronic knee pain should not mean giving up the activities you enjoy. Thankfully, T.J. Regional Health has invested in a new way to keep you moving: ROSA(R) Knee robotic technology.

ROSA(R) Knee is a robotically assisted surgical system designed to help perform total knee replacement surgery. Data provided by ROSA(R) Knee assists with complex decision-making and enables the surgeon to use computer and software technology to control and move surgical instruments, allowing for greater precision and flexibility during procedures.

Dr. Vivek Neginhal with T.J. Health Orthopedics is an experienced robotic surgeon, and he is highly trained to use the ROSA robot to personalize the surgery for each individual patient.

"Knees are very sensitive. Even just a millimeter or two can make a big difference in the results," Dr. Neginhal said. "We want to get it absolutely perfect for the patient, and because of this technology, we can do that."


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2025-09-09 15:46:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Bardstown Driver Licensing Office has new permanent location

From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair

Frankfort, KY - Bardstown's Driver Licensing Regional Office has relocated to a permanent site to better serve the needs of all Kentuckians. Less than two miles from the former temporary office that opened in July 2024, the new permanent location will deliver an improved licensing process and use a line management system that helps reduce wait times.

Located at 201 Guthrie Drive, Suite C, Bardstown, next to the Nelson County Justice Center, the regional office is expected to serve nearly 2,000 Kentuckians each month. Customers have the option to wait in the spacious lobby or in their vehicle in the on-site parking lot.


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2025-09-09 14:15:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

Egypt Christian Church to celebrate Homecoming on Sept 21

From Egypt Christian Church

Egypt Christian Church will celebrate Homecoming starting at 10amCT on Sunday, September 21, 2025, with a spirit-filled service featuring singing by Crossroads Quartet. This will be their final time performing at Egypt before retirement. There will be no Sunday School that day.

The service will be followed by a pot-luck dinner. The church will provide meat, rolls, and drinks so bring your favorite casserole and desserts to share. This year we are celebrating 149 years of continuous service to the community and are looking forward to our 150th Anniversary celebration in 2026.

Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY.


2025-09-09 14:09:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

ACMS SBDM Council to meet Sept 18

From Samantha Ellis, Principal
Adair County Middle School

The ACMS SBDM Council regular September meeting will be held at 3:30pmCT on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Room 127 at Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY.


2025-09-09 14:06:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Kentucky Proud Expo Sept 12 in Georgetown

From Madison Pergrem

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Kentucky Proud program invites the public to enjoy the best local food, drink, and gifts together under one roof, from 3pmET to 6pmET on Friday, September 12, 2025. the Kentucky Proud Expo will transform The Venue at Evans Orchard & Cider Mill, 198 Stone Road, Georgetown, KY, into a marketplace celebrating Kentucky's most innovative and delicious products.

Visitors can explore booths, sample products, and purchase directly from more than 40 Kentucky Proud vendors. Unique products on display will include non-melting chocolate superfood snacks and vegan jerky made from mushrooms, shrubs (drinking vinegars), bitters, brine mixes, and frozen sweet corn. Also available will be perennial favorites such as coffee, teas, sauces, jams, spices, and candles.


2025-09-09 11:06:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky

BCCC Fish Fry & Basket Auction is Sept 13

From Karen Selch

The Barnett's Creek Community Church Annual Fish Fry & Basket Auction will be held from 4pmCT to 7pmCT on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Everyone is invited.

Barnett's Creek Community Church is located at 1338 Barnett's Creek Rd., Columbia, KY. For more info, email barnettsccc@gmail.com.


2025-09-09 08:24:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

LWU Education grads are perfect on Teacher-Licensure tests

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University's teacher education program is at the top of its class once again. For the second consecutive year, Lindsey Wilson education graduates recorded a 100% pass rate on the Praxis II and Principles of Learning and Teaching examinations. Both tests are required of all new teachers.

"This means that all of our education majors who graduated in 2024-25 were certified to be teachers in the classroom," said Lindsey Wilson Education Program Director Jennifer Antoniotti-Neal '98. "The fact that we've had a 100% pass rate for the last two years is a testament to the outstanding education program Lindsey Wilson offers students, and it also explains why our education graduates are sought after by so many school districts. Superintendents and principals know that our education graduates are ready for the classroom from day one."

In order for Lindsey Wilson graduates to record two consecutive perfect years on the Praxis II and PLT tests, Antoniotti-Neal said her program has "done a lot of heavy lifting over the last several years, especially since covid hit."


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2025-09-09 08:19:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Letter: Inchworm preferred

Billy Joe Fudge writes:
Inchworm is the Great Wooded South name!
Comments re: Chickweed Geometer Moth


2025-09-09 08:16:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Evangelistic series at Columbia Seventh-Day Adventist

From Carole Thomas
Columbia Seventh-Day Adventist Church

People around the world are wondering "What will happen next? Where are we headed?" Interest is increasing daily and questions are being asked but where can we get answers? Have you turned to the prophetic books of Daniel and Revelation only to be more confused and feel there's no hope?

Join the Columbia Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 7pmCT starting September 12, 2025, as we take a journey through these prophetic books of the Bible to find hope for these uncertain times.
  • Friday, September 12: Revelation's Prediction for the New Millennium
  • Saturday, September 13: Revelation's Biggest Surprise
  • Sunday, September 14: Revelation's Greatest End-time Signs
  • Monday, Sept 15: Revelation's Star Wars "Battle for the Throne"
Further dates will be announced. This continuing series will be held at the Columbia Seventh-Day Adventist Church Auditorium at 100 Adventist Rd. Columbia, KY. For more info or directions, call 270-634-1910.


2025-09-09 08:12:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News


Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 9
Happy Anniversary, Edward & Linda Kessler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Keven & Rita Spires (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Levi & Sasha Abbott (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mark & Carla Baker (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alice Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carolyn Loy Hale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Wall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Danny Forbis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donnetta Tungate | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gracie Gail Burton (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hilda Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janet Loy Parrish | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kristeena Breeding | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Krystal Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lane Douglas Barnes (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sherry Gabehart | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memoriam, James Clyde Page, Metcalfe Co., KY (1947-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Matthew Joe Cornelison, infant, Adair Co., KY (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Kassem Rowe (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Denzil R. Stephens, 80, Yosemite, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melinda Gale Milby Hall, Greensburg, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roberta Jones Lile, Green Co, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Felisha Anne Burton, Adair County, KY (1993-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Hill, Russell County, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara W. Sneed, Adair Co., KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jo Ann Caffee, formerly of Taylor Co., KY (1930-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie Kerr McElroy, Adair Co., KY, native (1920-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jacob (Bacon) McGowan, Russell Co., KY (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Anna Calhoun Stearman, Green Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nettie Hill, Russell Springs, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall W. Buckner, Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye K. Rowe, Adair Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gertrude Vance, Green County, KY (1916-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Cahill Harvey, Adair Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willie Jackson (Bub) Crawley, Cumberland Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Junior (J.R. A. Bagby), Campbellsville, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Linda Kay Perkins Brown, Cumberland Co., KY (1964-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Amol Allen (Babe) Patterson, Green Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Thracy Davis Hall, Green Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Quinton Brockman, Taylor Co., Casey native (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva Lee Baker, Adair County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evey Burris, Campbellsville, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ansel Lee Roy, Russell Co., KY/Pulaski native (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melanie Lawson, Russell Springs (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audrey Montgomery Paxton, Green County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. David Eugene Detty, Taylor County, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lela Mae Murphy Land, Casey County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Sue Staples, Russell County, KY (1974-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Royce C. Lawson, Casey County, KY (1966-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rothydell (Sexton) Bragg, Prices Creek, Adair County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arvis Hindman Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cora 'Corky' Cook, 84, Adair County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Ray Forbis, 69, Taylor County, KY native (1950-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis Graham Davis, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie B. Farmer, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ed Bush, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harry Allen Kimbler, 74, Jamestown, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Loy, 83, Fairplay, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessica June Raikes, 48, Greensburg, KY (1974-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lane Douglas Barnes, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rachel Lee Wojtanowski, 39, Elizabethtown, KY (1983-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Kaye Miller (1970-2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Green (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas A. Turner, 71, Adair County, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William C. (Bill) Haskins, 91, Greensburg, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William C. (Bill) Haskins, 91, Greensburg, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTLindsey Wilson University Week - spotlight on athletics and championships | (ID:69350, Comment)
Hunger Action Day | (ID:69363, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:69377, Comment)
10:00amCTAdair Co. Retired Teacher Association meeting | (ID:69399, Comment)
5:00pmCTBasketball: ACMS Girls vs Russell Co. | (ID:69136, Comment)
Adair Heritage Association quarterly meeting | (ID:69354, Comment)
5:30pmCTColumbia-Adair Co. Chamber of Commerce Annual Picnic
Veterans Park (formerly Roadside Park) on Hwy 55 South | (ID:69287, Comment)

 































 
 
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