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CU selections for Academic Leadership Academy By Gerard Flanagan, news writer and photographer, Office of University Communications Campbellsville University's Elijah Coffey, director of residence life, and Kevin Propes, director of academic support, were among 65 faculty and staff from 18 Kentucky colleges and universities selected to participate in Bluegrass Tomorrow's Academic Leadership Academy. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-10 08:47:07 | Comments | See topic Education
Phillip Coffey - Nevermore, Nevermore-Not There is a tapping at my back door leading to much Lore or maybe not - in my screened in porch. I shall not exclaim in fear and dread, ”nevermore, nevermore” As in the writings of Edgar Allen with blackened Raven discharging doom luring. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-10 08:10:37 | Comments
Adair Tourism meets Tuesday, June 13 By Paige Nickel Adair County Executive Director of Tourism Adair County Tourism and Convention Commission will be meeting on Tuesday June 13, 2023 at the Training and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY at 5:30pmCT. This is a change from our regular meeting time. The director and one other board member will be out of town at the regular meeting time, so it was decided to have the meeting one week early. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-09 21:25:34 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Letter - Veronica Arnold is right! Donna Rieder, skywatcher from Clifty Creek Farm, writes: In response to to Veronica Arnold's photo, she's right; the brightest thing in the sky is not a star, it's Venus!Response to: Misty after Sunset Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-09 12:23:13 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback ![]() Planning a yard sale? Send the details using our Comment Form for a FREE classified. Events scheduled for today, June 10, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Haiku by Robert Stone for June 10, 2023 For Day 161 of 2023. There are 204 days remaining in 2023. Serious illness,--Robert Stone, Saturday, 10 June 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4288 There is no more text for this article. Posted on 2023-06-10 08:01:02
Legislators debate penalties for selling drugs From Nancy Royden, LRC Frankfort, KY - The Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary heard testimony Thursday for and against legislation that would boost penalties for delivering, administering, distributing or selling controlled substances that result in an overdose death. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-09 09:58:21 | Comments | See topic Politics
2023 ACHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class From Craig Biggs, Athletics Director Adair County Schools One team and five individuals comprise The Adair County High School Athletic Hall of Fame class for 2023:
Recognition ceremonies are planned for early fall with more details to come in the near future. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-09 09:18:19 | Comments | See topic Sports
7-County Area Courts for Fri 9 Jun 2023 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Friday, June 9, 2023, at a glance:
Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-09 09:05:51 | Comments Featured Classified Rental Wanted Family of 4 , we have one indoor cat, looking to rent a 3 bedroom home, preferably with central heat and air in Russell County School district --Mary, 606-303-0796 View all classified ads on our Classifieds Page.
Neighbors appointed to public health symposium By Zachary Jones Representative Amy Neighbors, R, Edmonton, was appointed to the National Conference of State Legislatures State Public Health Symposium after receiving nomination from Speaker of the House David Osborne. Currently, Representative Neighbors serves on the state Interim Joint Committees on Agriculture, Health Services, and Transportation as well as the task force on Kentucky's Health and Human Services Delivery. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-08 23:08:25 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Blood draw scheduled at LWC Tuesday, June 13 The need for blood does not take a summer break. Please help the Red Cross by donating blood Tuesday, June 13th from 11am-5pm at the Lindsey Wilson College Holloway Health and Wellness Center in the multi-purpose room. The street address is 388-398 Williams Street in Columbia, Ky 42728. All presenting donors will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice and will automatically be entered for a chance to win an outdoor theater package! You can make an appointment by going to redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800 RED CROSS. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-08 17:32:13 | Comments | See topic Health Care
Rainfall below normal for the year According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (Drought.gov), conditions for Columbia worsened from Abnormally Dry (D0) to Moderate Drought (D1) for for the past week, since May 30, 2023. Most of the county remains Abnormally Dry. Rainfall year-to-date through April 2023 has been 1.58 inches below normal, and was below normal during the last 30 days as well. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-08 11:22:25 | Comments
The Cains to sing at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church From Tina Corbin Sheila and Alan Cain will be singing at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church at 6pmCT on Sunday night, June 11, 2023. Everyone is invited and welcome to come be with us for a night of spirit filled singing. Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church is located at 1025 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-08 11:06:02 | Comments | See topic Church News
LCDHD provides emergency resources to school district From Jeff Neagle Lake Cumberland District Health Department The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) has been working with school districts across all ten counties to provide assistance related to infectious disease and emergencies. The department asked each district to identify areas of improvement for their schools, then LCDHD attempted to fill those gaps. The Health Department provided multiple emergency resources across the district including CPR manikin sets, Stop the Bleed kits and trainers, First-Aid kits, Trauma and First Responder kits, CPR pocket masks, and AED pads and batteries. "We appreciate the Kentucky Department for Public Health for allocating funds to increase preparedness efforts in our local school districts," said Sam Price, the Public Health Preparedness Manager for LCDHD who led the initiative for the health department. "I am thankful for the opportunity to work with school superintendents and school health coordinators across the 10-county district to strengthen partnerships and provide needed resources for our outstanding educators in the Lake Cumberland District." Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-08 10:43:34 | Comments | See topic Health Care
Vacation Bible School at Purdy Separate Baptist Church From Debbie Cowan Purdy Church will host Vacation Bible School from 6pmCT to 8pmCT each night on June 19 through 22, 2023. The theme is Adventures Under the Sea! There will be a meal each night, bible lessons, crafts and activities for ages two through teen years. Everyone is invited to join us for VBS. For information, call 270-250-4090. Purdy Separate Baptist Church is located at 8004 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-08 07:37:31 | Comments | See topic Church News Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 10 Happy Anniversary, Eddie and Tiffany Kessler (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Guffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Sheila Ann & Frankie Burton (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Courtney Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Bennett (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janie Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joseph Bryant (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Luster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Lasley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia Burton, (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Franklin (1998) | (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.
New Adair County School Superintendent announced The Adair County School Board voted unanimously to contract with Jason Faulkner to be the new District Superintendent in a special called meeting Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The contract is for $136,000 per year for four years beginning July 1, 2023 and continuing through June 30, 2027. He introduced himself and his family. Faulkner is an educator from London, Laurel County, KY. He attended the meeting with his wife, their two children along with his mother and father. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-07 23:06:53 | Comments | See topic Education
JOY Ministries to break ground on permanent home From the Board of J.O.Y. Ministries After 10 years of operation, J.O.Y. Ministries will finally have a permanent home. Currently located at 116 Public Square in Columbia. J.O.Y. Ministries invites you to join them at a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, June 12 at 2pmCT, as they begin construction on their new Crisis Resource Center located at 400 Greensburg St. J.O.Y. works diligently to serve those in the community who are impacted by poverty, fragile family situations, homelessness and addiction through the J.O.Y. Crisis Resource Center and two shelters, Cally's House and Ruth's Place. The new Crisis Resource Center will serve as the permanent home-base of these operations and provide greater space for food storage and clothing and home goods storage and improved accessibility for clients. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-07 22:14:21 | Comments
Vacation Bible School at Russell Heights Baptist From Janet Harmon Vacation Bible School at Russell Heights Baptist Church will be held on June 19 through 23, 2023, from 6pmCT to 7:30pmCT nightly. Join us in marching around the walls of Jericho! Need a ride? Call 270-634-3173. Russell Heights Baptist Church is located at Russell Heights Baptist Church is located at 19 N Bramblett Street, Columbia, KY, (behind William's Furniture on Hwy 55 North). Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-07 17:27:08 | Comments | See topic Church News
Annual Chamber banquet held at LWC June 6, 2023 The 2023 Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce banquet was held Tuesday, June 6th at Cranmer Dining Center on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College. Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, welcomed a crowd of just under 170 people to the annual event. The guest speaker was native son Barry Dunn, the President and CEO Kosair for Kids, introduced by longtime friend and Kosair board member Robert Flowers. His inspirational speech about how Kosair helps children all across Kentucky will be printed separately. The awards presented and the nominees for each category follow. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-07 16:27:03 | Comments What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Betty's Country Cooking MENU 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Phone 270-384-5664. Bettys is open on 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, Saturday, June 10, 2023: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Saturday Special: Nachos Supreme Cheese nachos with assorted toppings of beef, chicken and beans covered with lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $8.25 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! La Fonda Yummilicious Taqueria 517 S. Hwy 127, Russell Springs, KY. 270-866-7534. Open Sun, Tues, Wed & Thur from 10:30amCT until 8pm. Open Friday & Saturdays from 10:30 until ? with Karaoke. Dine-in or Carryout - Outside Patio
Adair Co. Primary Center special SBDM Council meeting From Debbie Bradshaw, principal Adair County Primary Center The Adair County Primary Center SBDM Council will hold a special called meeting at 3:30pmCT on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in the Library at Adair Co. Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Dr, Columbia, KY. Topics will include the monthly budget and the open certified position. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-07 14:49:22 | Comments | See topic Education
Vacation Bible School at New Hope Separate Baptist From Rita Neat New Hope Separate Baptist Church will be having their Vacation Bible School from June 19 through June 23, 2023. The theme is "Food Truck Party: On a Roll With God". It will be from 6:30pmCT to 8:30pmCT each night. There will be classes for everyone. Everyone invited. New Hope Separate Baptist Church is located on Hwy 206 at 11076 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. The Pastor is Don Neat. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2023-06-07 14:46:13 | Comments | See topic Church News
Kentucky Mesonet at WKU adds station in Russell Co. Ono, KY - The Kentucky Mesonet at WKU continues to grow its network of automated stations across the Commonwealth. On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the ribbon was cut on a new weather and climate monitoring site in Russell County near the community of Eli, about five miles east of Jamestown. The station, which includes a 33-foot tower with instrumentation that measures air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, precipitation, and solar radiation, will help improve weather forecasting and increase lead times for severe weather warnings in the Lake Cumberland region. The land for the site along KY 1611 was donated by Russell County farmer John Adams. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2023-06-07 14:41:34 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for June 10 In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Cary Shelley, 93, Burkesville, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine Corbin Montgomery, Gradyville (1918-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Gene Lawson, Cumberland County, KY (1961-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Logan Smith, Green County, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imogene Spurling, Mannsville, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Bruce Reinersman, Cumberland County, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosella Reeves, 80, Green Co., KY native (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Sue Ford Foster, Columbia, KY (1951-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Wayne (Rabbit) Hale, Russell Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda J. West, Russell Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Jean Garrett Phipps, Taylor Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys C. Thomas, Casey Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Welby Warren, Adair Co., KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Henry Rice, 105, formerly of Campbellsville, KY (1907) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester (Doodler) Roy, Casey Co., KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason David Cooper, 31, formerly of Russell Co., KY (1982-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger D. Cooper, 68, Russell Co., KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Monica M. Rhymer, Russell Springs, KY (1979-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Vanda Bloyd Simpson, Green Co. KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara E. Jones, Adair Co >., KY (1915-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Burton, 60, Adair County, KY (1955-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucas Edwards, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny S. Smith, 63, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melvin Pike , 75, Taylor County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rudell Cochran Johnson, 83, Casey County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lula Bell Scott Thurman, Cumberland Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman George, 72, Adair County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Wayne York, 66, Bryan, Russell Co., KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Mae Wilkinson, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Aaron Walton Ratliff, 79, Green County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rickie Booher, 63, Burkesville, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce Rule, 63, Elk Horn, KY(1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanetta Marie Turner Petty, 81, Adair County, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Allen Baldwin, Columbia, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Wright Miller, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacklyn (Jackie) Beth Durham, 33, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ray (Butch) Smith, 74, Edmonton, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Gail Rakes, 48, Campbellsville, KY (1974-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Dean Mings, 53, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lola Mae Sublett Knifley, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Floyd Brown, 54, Bowling Green, KY (1968-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert H. Hadley, Sr., 82, Adair Co., KY native (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Marie Callahan, 88, Demossville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
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