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Pages & Pastries Book Tasting on Friday

From Jazmyn Burton

The Pages & Pastries Book Tasting event will be held from 4:30pmCT to 5:30pmCT on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

Join us as we sample books from four different genres to help you find your next great read. Come alone or bring a friend and get ready to devour some delectable books! A light assortment of literary themed sweets and treats will be served.

What is a Book Tasting?
  • Grab a book
  • Read the inside cover and the author's "about me"
  • Skim the first few pages
  • Savor your initial "taste" of the book and rate it on your Pages & Pastries menu
  • Feel free to switch tables to discover more books
  • Repeat until you find a book that strikes your fancy!
  • Indulge in some yummy treats
  • If you find a book you love, check it out!
This is a great way to find new books to read and chat with fellow book lovers. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, call us at the library (270)384-2472.


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2025-04-03 19:08:07 | Comments


Cool Springs Creek out of its banks


2025-04-03 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Guy Babin sent in by Vicky Pike.
Guy Babin in the Cool Springs Creek area has already dumped 5 1/2 inches of water out of his rain gauge and is waiting on a refill. This picture shows Cool Springs Creek and his beautiful girls.


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LWC Business students are finalists in National Competition

From Duane Bonifer

When a company wants to attract more consumers, there is no better way to go about it than to ask consumers for their advice.

That's what a group of Lindsey Wilson College students recently offered WealthFluent, a 5-year-old software development company that aims to make financial decisions easier for consumers.

The four Lindsey Wilson students were members of a team who competed in a national competition held by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. A total of 12 teams were chosen from among 54 college teams who submitted a business proposal to the company.

The Lindsey Wilson team did not come out on top in the competition, but Lindsey Wilson business professor Cathy Boatright said that did not overshadow the "phenomenal job" the students did on their project. Along with fellow business faculty member JC Phelps, Boatright worked with the students on their presentation to the WealthFluent leadership team.

The four Lindsey Wilson students -- Alessia Bergesio '25, Elisa Burzio '25, Gage Carnes '26 and Zachary Pruitt '26 -- made their presentation over Zoom to the company's leaders. The Lindsey Wilson students outlined their research, strategy and steps WealthFluent should take to consider increasing the product's appeal among consumers.


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2025-04-03 18:59:58 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 58 F
Casey: 60 · Cumberland: 61 · Green: 55
Metcalfe: 57 · Russell: 60 · Taylor: 55
Updated at 9:30pm Thursday, April 3, 2025
  High/Low: 78 F / 58 F
SLP: 1014.5
Wind: N at 2
Dewpoint: 58 F
Relative Humidity: 100%
Precipitation: 4.69 in. today

Kentucky Mesonet Links:
Adair County - Casey County - Cumberland County - Metcalfe County - Taylor County

National Weather Service Links:
Burkesville. Campbellsville. Columbia. Edmonton. Greensburg. Jamestown. Liberty. Russell Springs


Unemployment down year-to-year in Adair and Russell

From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates rose in 83 counties, fell in 33 counties and stayed the same in Grant, Graves, Knox and Pulaski counties between February 2024 and February 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

Locally, unemployment was down in Adair and Russell Counties, and up in Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, and Taylor Counties, from February 2024 to February 2025.

CountyCLFEMPUNEMPFeb25Jan25Feb24
Adair8,3767,9144625.5%6.0%6.2%
Casey6,2475,8633846.1%6.1%4.9%
Cumberland2,9222,7611615.5%6.1%4.9%
Green4,4954,2142816.3%6.1%4.7%
Metcalfe4,4984,2142846.3%6.6%6.1%
Russell8,6008,1474535.3%5.6%6.5%
Taylor11,34210,6936495.7%5.8%4.7%

Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.9%. It was followed by Fayette County, 4.2%; Scott County, 4.3%; Jessamine and Oldham counties, 4.5% each; Boone, Harrison and Todd counties, 4.6% each; Bourbon County, 4.7%; and Caldwell, Franklin, Graves, Kenton, Shelby, Union, Warren and Washington counties, 4.8% each.


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2025-04-03 16:53:29 | Comments

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LWC: Thursday performance of The Weir moved to April 7

From Duane Bonifer

Because of severe weather, the Lindsey Wilson College Department of Theatre's Thursday, April 3, 2025, performance of Conor McPherson's 'The Weir' has been rescheduled for 7pmCT on Monday, April 7, 2025, in the college's V.P. Henry Auditorium.

The April 4 and April 6 performances are still scheduled to be performed. Questions can be directed to the Lindsey Wilson Department of Theatre at theatre@lindsey.edu or 270-384-8044.


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2025-04-03 16:14:22 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Events scheduled for today, April 3, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
1:00pmCTServices for James Willard Baker, 91, Columbia, KY (1933-2025) (ID:68544 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
4:00pmCTACHS SBDM Council meeting (ID:68529 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Artist reception for Dorothy Cowan at Highland Station Gallery (ID:68547 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCTBaseball: Indians at Taylor County (ID:68549 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:30pmCTSoftball: Lady Indians vs Glasgow (ID:68551 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
7:00pmCTPostponed: Lindsey Wilson College Theatre presents The Weir (ID:68478 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)

Visit the Events Page for details about the events listed above and for events on upcoming days. Please use our Contact Form to let us know about your organization's upcoming events.

Water rescue in Gradyville


2025-04-03 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Betsy Fausnaugh.
Photos show a stranded driver rescued from swiftly moving water in Cool Springs Creek on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Luckily, rescuers were able to pull him to safe turf.

Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown.


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Water rescue in Gradyville

Note: Click headline to see photos and a short video from Betsy

From Betsy Fausnaugh

An elderly gentleman tried crossing the flooded waters of Cool Springs Creek on Old Gradyville Road this afternoon. His truck was swept into the ditch. Water was rising rapidly and moving very swiftly, and the water finally turned the truck on its side.

The man evacuated, still waiting on rescue. Randy Hatcher and the Adair County Sheriff were able to get a rope with a life vest out to him. My husband, Gary Fausnaugh, happens to be retired from the Coast Guard, and we still had his float vest. The two rescuers were able to pull the stranded man back to safe turf.


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2025-04-03 16:11:52 | Comments

KSP: Adair woman charged with solicitation to commit murder

COLUMBIA, Ky. (April 3, 2025) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Detectives are investigating an allegation that an Adair County woman solicited a male juvenile at the Adair Juvenile Detention Center to kill her husband. On March 27, 2025, the Adair Juvenile Detention Center conducted a routine search of juveniles' living units where letters and explicit material were found in a male juvenile's possession sent by an Adair County School teacher assigned to the facility. The detention center immediately confiscated the material and contacted Post 15.

KSP Post 15 Detectives discovered evidence that Elena Bardin, 27, of Columbia, solicited a male juvenile to kill her husband.


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2025-04-03 15:02:57 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Metcalfe County now under flood warning

from Edmonton-Metcalfe 911

Thursday, 4-3-25, 11:50amCT - From now through Sunday, our area is expected to experience significant flooding. Please use extreme caution and remember NEVER drive through floodwaters. Turn around, don't drown!

Known Flooded Roadways:
* Both bridges on Jack Sparks Rd
* Ralph Edwards Rd bridge
* HWY 640 between Echo and Cave Ridge

These conditions can change rapidly, so stay alert and check back for updates. Please avoid flooded areas and report any new trouble spots to Edmonton-Metcalfe 911 non-emergency line at 270-432-5646.


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2025-04-03 13:04:05 | Comments

Featured Classified

Job Opening Office position open part-time. More Details and Resume send to debbielbennett@hotmail.com.

View all classified ads on our Classifieds Page.

Brush Creek meeting Petty's Fork


2025-04-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky\'s Pampered Angus Ranch.
This is taken from the bridge by Image Analysis in Columbia, looking at Brush Creek meeting up with Petty's Fork, filling the bottom land.


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Water over the road at Sam Coffey Hole

From Donna Rieder

Saw the road closures on CM. Just wanted to let folks know that water is over the road on the Columbia side of the bridge at the Sam Coffey Hole, and water is up to and covering the bridge at Clifty Creek Farm.

I'm hanging in the barn with all the new baby goats! Fancy had quads last night, and the firstborn is teeny tiny. We named him Peanut!


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2025-04-03 12:56:20 | Comments

Lighthouse Restaurant celebrates anniversary

King Crenshaw, Babe, Duke and Kathleen Porter, and Mitchell and Norma Ervin are likely smiling down on Sulphur Well, KY as their long tradition of serving mouthwatering country ham dinners continues.

After the tragic deaths at the restaurant the Porter family sold it to the Ervin family who continues it today.

The Ervin's daughter Tammy Deckard and her husband Rodney just celebrated the 40th Anniversary of their family owning the Lighthouse, purchased from the Porters in 1985.


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2025-04-03 12:38:55 | Comments

Damage reported in Lone Valley Road area

From Taylor County Emergency Management

4/3/2025 - Shortly after 2amET, severe thunderstorms moved through Taylor County causing damage in the Lone Valley Road area. Tucker's Tiki Bar & Restaurant received moderate roof damage from what appears to be strong straight line winds.

In addition, three travel trailers parked behind the restaurant were overturned. Numerous trees, powers lines, and power poles were damaged as well. Some residents on Lake Forest Drive received minor to moderate structural damage from fallen trees. No injuries were reported.


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2025-04-03 12:31:21 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Road closures from Adair Emergency Management

The storm rolled over our area as this day began, from 1-2:30pmCT here, and heavy rain has been falling since. The following road closures have been announced in Adair County by Emergency Management. Thanks to Josh McKinney at WAIN Radio for passing them along so we could share with readers:

Rice Drive closed in Columbia


2025-04-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Derrick Murphy.
Mayor Pam Hoots received these pictures of the intersection of Rice Drive and Watson Street in the Rice addition off Greensburg Street in Columbia.


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LWC Conference spotlights LWC Students Academic Diversity

From Duane Bonifer

Themes from classic pieces of modern literature, current events, a popular 1980s television show, and original works of fiction, poetry and prose were on display at the 2025 Dr. Kara Mollis Conference on Women's and Gender Studies, held Wednesday, April 2, at Lindsey Wilson College.

The interdisciplinary conference, sponsored by the Lindsey Wilson Women's and Gender Studies Program, annually features academic projects by Lindsey Wilson students that focus on a broad range of gender issues. This year's conference had four sessions, along with a brown-bag lunch that included a far-ranging conversation on "Masculinity, Manhood and the American State."

"It's just so impressive how thoughtfully our students talked about sensitive issues and topics in a very inclusive way," said English professor Rachel Carr '13, who is the college's women and gender studies program coordinator and helped organize this year's conference. "What's especially exciting was to hear students talk about how they discovered their passion and developed their leadership skills through their research projects for the conference."


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2025-04-03 09:24:20 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Tennis: LWC dominates Freed-Hardeman

Both the Lindsey Wilson women's and men's tennis teams swept Freed-Hardeman (TN) 4-0 on Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2025, at the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex, remaining undefeated in Mid-South Conference play.

Lindsey Wilson continues its homestand at 2pmCT on Friday, April 4, 2025, when the Blue Raiders host Milligan (TN) at the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex.


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2025-04-03 09:22:07 | Comments | See topic Sports

Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 3
Happy Birthday, Bonnie Walker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cameron Garmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dana Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamie Lynn Rucker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joseph Russell Chapman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julie Sexton Hampton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Walker (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kerry Yates (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandra Land | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shelby Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
View all birthdays and anniversaries for this month and next month on our Celebrations Page. Submit your birthday or anniversary using our Contact Form.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

From Marla Marrs

Frankfort, KY - For National Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, Team Kentucky and AAA East Central are partnering to drive home a life-saving message for all motorists: Buckle up, phone down.

Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Highway Safety, Kentucky State Police (KSP) and AAA East Central joined local leaders and a victims' advocate on April 2, 2025, during an event at the Simpsonville Rest Area to share personal stories and emphasize the dangers of distracted driving.

"Driving distracted puts your life - and the lives of everyone around you - at risk. We want every Kentuckian and every visitor traveling through our commonwealth to make it home safely," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Let's all do the right thing when we're behind the wheel. Put the phone down and focus on the road. It's a simple choice that saves lives."

As part of this month's awareness effort, KSP will participate in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's high-visibility enforcement campaign, "Put the Phone Away or Pay," which runs next week, April 7-13, 2025. This nationwide initiative is designed to reduce distracted driving through increased enforcement and public awareness.


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2025-04-03 09:18:14 | Comments

Softball: Lady Indians win three straight

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County High School Lady Indians Softball Team currently sits at 3-2 coming off a 15-0 win over Caverna (3-7) in 4 innings and then a 12-4 win over Russell County (3-5). The Lady Indians have now won three straight.

In Adair County's most recent win, the team was led by pitcher Keylin Bergin, who went all 7 innings giving up 11 hits and just 4 runs while striking out one batter, pitching 90 pitches. Gracie Gist led the Lady Indians on offense with four hits on four attempts. Reese Bardin also swung the bat well for the Lady Indians, gaining three hits. Keylin Bergin also had three hits in addition to her impressive performance on the mound.

Adair County will finish out the week at home against Glasgow (1-7) at 5:30pmCT on Thursday, April 3, 2025, before the team is off for 11 days between games.


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2025-04-02 20:25:49 | Comments | See topic Sports

Arial picture of historic Sulphur Well, KY


2025-04-03 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo from Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce.
Very likely King Crenshaw, Babe, Duke and Kathleen Porter, and Mitchell and Norma Ervin are smiling down on Sulphur Well, KY. Their long tradition of serving mouthwatering country ham dinners continues drawing folks from all over to the little town that began as a wellness spa around the artesian sulphur well that still flows today.


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Baseball: Indians extend winning streak

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County Indians Baseyball team currently sits at 4-2, having won their last three straight and four of the last five games.

Recent action for the team has been a 12-8 win over the Barren County Troajns (5-5) at home on this past Saturday, March 29, 2025, and a 9-5 win over the Taylor County Cardinals (7-3) at home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

In their win over Barren County, the Indians were spurred on by great hitting, shelling the Trojans to the tune of five home runs and 12 hits leading to 12 runs. The deep shots were by Brayton Coomer, who had two, along with Bryce Russell, Issac Rodgers, and Alex Martin, who each had one.

Coomer also led the team in runs batted in, with 2. As far as pitching goes for the Indians against Barren County, starter Issac Rodgers went a team long 4 innings, surrendering 7 hits for 3 runs but striking out a team-high 5 batters and posting an era of 5.25 on 75 pitches. Brayton Coomer, Jasper Kemp, and Bryce Russell also pitched for the Indians against the Trojans.

To finish out the week, Adair County will rematch district opponent Taylor County on the road at 5pmCT on Thursday April 3, 2025, and then host Green County (3-4) at 5pmCT on Friday, April 4, 2025.


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2025-04-02 19:56:11 | Comments | See topic Sports

Flood Watch starts now through Sunday morning

With the current forecasts, flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue to be a possibility in the Columbia Magazine 7-county area including Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell, and Taylor Counties.

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and Flood-Prone locations.

This storm in today's news is expected to be a "High End Event With Life-Threatening Flooding" according to NOAA Weather. Stay weather aware and be prepared for any flooding and high winds.

Grant Loy, Director of Adair County Emergency Management, sends word that the Adair County Annex will be open tonight starting at 8pmCT and will remain open throughout the night.

Also, If you have not yet signed up for Code Red Weather Alerts for Adair County, please click here to sign up.


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2025-04-02 19:07:44 | Comments | See topic Local Government

What's Cooking in Columbia Today
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Betty's Country Cooking
MENU 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Phone 270-384-5664. Bettys is open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:30amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking.
On the hot bar today, Thursday, April 3, 2025:
Catfish, Chicken Tenders, BBQ Ribs, Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans, California Medley, Peas/Carrots, Corn Nuggets, Hush Puppies, Rolls, Cornbread

Come In, Grab A Plate, and Enjoy!


Fiesta Mexico of Columbia
819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT
Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Thursday Special: Enchiladas Rancheras 3 cheese enchiladas topped with pork cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers & enchilada sauce, served with a salad. $7.50

Appetizers & Salads, Combination Dinners, Vegetarian Combinations, Especial of the House Grill, Especial Seafood, Especial Steak, A La Carte Orders, Side Orders, Kids Menu, Desserts and Beverages.

Special: Pollo Fiesta A whole chicken breast filled with bacon and cheese, and covered with cheese dip. Comes with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.

We're open for distanced inside dining, and your call in orders are welcome! --Roy Ayala


Black Stallion Steakhouse
202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT.
Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week

Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT!
Steaks & Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Combinations and Vegetarian Platters, Sides, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers

Click here to read our menu


Adair County Schools
Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476
ACES and ACPC menu for April 3, 2025:
Breakfast: Chicken and Biscuit
Lunch: Fish Nuggets or Chicken Strips Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Fried Apples Roll Fresh Fruit Options

ACHS and ACMS menu for April 3, 2025:
Breakfast: Chicken and Biscuit
Lunch: Chicken Strips Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Fried Apples Roll Fresh Fruit Options


Adair Senior Citizens Center
901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. 8amCT to 2pmCT Monday through Friday. Phone 270-380-1899. JoAnn Smith, Director.
Menu for Thursday, April 3, 2025:
Fish, au gratin potato, cole slaw, fruit, tartar sauce, bun, milk



State of Emergency declared ahead of 4-day storm

Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians

Frankfort, KY - (April 2, 2025) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of the first round of severe storms that are expected to last for four days. The storm is especially concerning for far Western Kentucky, which is going to see potentially historic amounts of rain, and strong winds with the possibility of tornadoes are in the forecast for much of Kentucky.

In a video message, the Governor said far Western Kentucky is facing a severe weather risk at a Level 5, which means there could be widespread severe storms that are intense and long-lived. Across the state there are concerns about tornadoes, hail, flooding and strong winds. The Governor is urging all Kentuckians to find a safe place to stay tonight.


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2025-04-02 18:58:49 | Comments | See topic Local Government

LWC: Screening will celebrate Great Gatsby Centennial

From Duane Bonifer

Area residents will have an opportunity to join the centennial celebration of one of the great American novels at a special event on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Lindsey Wilson College.

The Lindsey Wilson School of Arts and Humanities will hold a screening and discussion of the 2013 film The Great Gatsby on the eve of the 100-year anniversary of the publication of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel of the same name.

The screening will be at 7:30pmCT Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in the Lindsey Wilson W.W. Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall. The event will include a brief pre-film talk, as well as a post-film discussion, led by English instructor Kendall Sewell '13. The event is free and open to the public.


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2025-04-02 11:06:38 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Forty years of Ervin family ownership


2025-04-03 - Metcalfe County, KY - Photo from Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce.
Tammy Ervin Deckard, her husband Rodney, and family, friends and customers celebrated 40 years of ownership, continuing the rich tradition of country ham dinners in historic Sulphur Well, KY.


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Artist reception for Dorothy Cowan at Highland Station

Highland Station Gallery is proud to announce their next Gallery exhibition, Dorothy Cowan ~ Life Of An Artist, to run April 3 through April 12, 2025. An Artist Reception will be held at 4pmCT on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Dorothy Cowan was born in 1936 in Sparksville. She went to school in a 1-room schoolhouse, learning from favorite teachers Brooks Coomer & Meral Brown. Dorothy got married at 16, and raised three children. She didn't know she could draw or paint anything until after all her children were grown.

One day a visiting friend left a book behind with a picture of a horse and she drew it. The drawing was good, and she became interested in art. One day she was wandering in the creek and found a slick rock and thought she could paint that. She then took an art class and painted her first picture. She drew and painted pictures of buildings, flowers and birds, selling some, but keeping most of them. Dorothy is now retired.

Highland Station Gallery is located at 3292 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia KY. More information and exhibit hours are available at www.HighlandStationGallery.com.


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2025-04-02 11:02:02 | Comments


Remembrances for April 3
In Memory Birthday, Adell Kinnett, Russell County, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alisha Gayle Hartley Lee, Casey County, KY (1981-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audrey Arlyene Pedigo Perkins, Summer Shade, KY (1920-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audrey Mae Reynolds Cowherd, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avery R. Justice, 76, Green Co, KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Benny McGaha, 73, Adair County, KY (1944-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joseph Sharp, formerly of Casey County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Frank Fishback (1941-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarice Lewis, 89, Adair Co., KY (1929-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Connie Anne Peavler, Boyle Co., KY (1959-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Devin Dewayne Pevely, Windsor, KY (1984-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Baker, Adair County, KY (1929-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edgar Thomas (Ed) Arnett, 81, Summersville, KY (1935-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Wayne Compton, 20, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Jessie, Adair Co., KY (1943-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye R. Wilson, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flossie Walkup, Adair County, KY (1926-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garnett 'Snake' Sweeney, Casey County, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Ray Pruyear, 49, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Melson, Melson Ridge, KY (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janet Gail Cabbell, 81, Adair County, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Dean Riggins, 66, Windsor, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessie Glendo Sullivan, 72, Russell County, KY (1945-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Burchett Myers, Cumberland Co., KY (1933-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joel Gabbert, Adair Co., KY native (1943-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John N. Dee, 64, Adair County, KY (1953-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joy Lee DeWitt, Taylor County, KY (1924-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Carol Thurman, Metcalfe County, KY (1954-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kendall Harvey, 82, Adair County, KY (1934-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Russell Downey, 73, Adair County, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Curry, 68, Green County, KY (1946-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Levona I. Wilson, 89, Russell Co., KY native (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillian Grace Strode Hammer, Summer Shade, KY (1950-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonnie (Gene) Denson, Casey County, KY (1948-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loretta Hare, Russell County, KY (1935-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Hall French, 59, Taylor County, KY (1958-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marsa K. (Mousie) Cox, 68 Elk Horn, KY (1948-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Akin Cundiff, 86, Adair Co., KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Jerome 'Smurf' Bray, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Buis Brown, Casey County, KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Misti V. Kemp, 32, Jamestown, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nadene Shelton, 91, Columbia, KY (1933-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Wethington, Casey County, KY native (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reba Garner, 86, Jamestown, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky M. Hadley, Adair County, KY (1956-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Evelyn Stearns, 62, Columbia, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Morrison Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1949-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Dickson, Metcalfe County, KY (1940-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susie Kate Russell, 86, Jamestown, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vera Faye Morgan Wicks, Russell County, KY (1945-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 


































 
 
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