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Thelma Jane Tone, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2021)

Thelma Jane (Ware) Tone of Columbia passed away on Monday, August, 9, 2021 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. She was 81 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Rev. Steve Pescosolido officiating. Burial will follow in the Cane Valley Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 4pmCT to 8pmCT, and will continue on Thursday morning, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2021-08-09 22:18:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Knifley Woman Dies in Taylor County Accident

By Larry J. Smith, Big Dawg Radio

A Knifley woman died in a one-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on New Columbia Road, Highway 55 South.

Taylor County Sheriff Allen Newton told 99.9 The Big Dawg that Kristina L. Sult age 49 of Knifley, died while riding passenger in a 2004 Chevy truck driven by her husband Jeremy A. Sult, age 50 of Knifley. Newton said Sult lost control of his auto during the rainstorm, overturning in a ditch line near the Green River Lake Tail Water area.


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2021-08-09 18:40:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Dolas McElroy, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021)

Dolas McElroy passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Fairoaks Nursing Home. He was 83 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Tony Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Springs Cemetery, 1516 Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Visitation will be at 10amCT on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.


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2021-08-09 14:33:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Calvin Pendleton, 66, Adair Co., KY native (1954-2021)

Calvin Pendleton of Greensburg passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at his home. He was 66 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Darrell Karnes officiating. Burial will follow in Bearwallow Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 5pmCT until 9pmCT on Thursday, August 12, 2021.


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2021-08-09 14:26:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Senture to hold Job Fair on Wednesday

By Tiffany Collins

Senture will be at the Park Pavilion on Fairgrounds Street this Wednesday, August 11, 2021 for a Job Fair. Senture is a call center, based out of London, Kentucky. They provide inbound and outbound customer call support.

The company supports state and federal government and commercial accounts. They will be taking applications from 9amCT until 4pmCT. They have at least fifty openings to fill.


2021-08-09 12:22:14 | Comments | Printable version

Glow in the Dark for Jesus, Sept 10

Update August 24, 2021: This event has been postponed, due to the rise in Covid cases.

By Brently Goodin

Glow in the Dark for Jesus, a lights-out, blacklights-on worship experience for sixth grade students and up will be held from 6:30pmCT to 10:30pmCT on Friday, September 10, 2021 at West 80 Church of God, 3727 W. Highway 80, Russell Springs, KY.

Bro. Jon Proctor will be the guest speaker, and there will be free glow jewlery, food, door prizes, and games. For more information call or text Brently Goodin at 270-585-7064.


2021-08-09 12:19:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

ACSO: Marion Co. man arrested for theft

By Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Saturday, August 7, 2021, the Adair County Sheriff's Office received a complaint of suspicious activity on KY West 80 approximately 2.5 miles from Columbia.

Upon arrival, Deputy McCarol made contact with a Marion County man who stated that he was out of gas and was going to get some more and be on his way. The deputy observed a golf cart on the back of the truck with a sticker on the window that he was familiar with. The sticker was to the Green River State Park in Taylor County.

A call was made to the park manager, and it was confirmed that they were missing a golf cart. The cart was confirmed to belong to Green River State Park, and the suspect was taken into custody.


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2021-08-09 12:15:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

ACHS SBDM Parent Member Special Election is Wednesday

By Jennifer Hardwick

A Special Election for a Parent Member to the 2021-2022 Adair County High School SBDM Council will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2021, from 8amCT to 2:30pmCT in the Lobby at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.

All parents and legal guardians of students who will be attending ACHS during the 2021-2022 school year are encouraged to vote.

If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Hardwick at jhardwick_0310@yahoo.com.


2021-08-09 11:08:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

LCADD provides documents location

By Jacki Robertson, Executive Assistant, LCADD

The Lake Cumberland Area Development District is supplying the following information in accordance with Kentucky Revised Statutes 65.070, 55A.010, 65A.090 and Chapter 424: The location of supporting documents can be found at 2384 Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, Kentucky 42642.


2021-08-09 10:14:01 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. Middle School SBDM Council meeting

By Rodney Morgeson, Principal
Adair County Middle School

Adair County Middle School will have a regular called SBDM Council meeting at 4pmCT on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the cafeteria at Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Dr, Columbia, KY.


2021-08-09 09:55:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Coombs, Jackson to lead LWC Sports Information

Chris Coombs has been named sports information director and Kyle Jackson has been hired as the assistant sports information director at Lindsey Wilson College.

Coombs -- who has served as the assistant SID the last three years -- is promoted to replace long-time sports information director Chris Wells, who was recently moved into the role of associate athletics director.

Coombs joined the Lindsey Wilson staff in 2017 where he served as a Sports Information Intern before moving into the program's full-time Assistant Sports Information Director role. He worked as the department's assistant SID for three years beginning in the fall of 2018 before being promoted.


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2021-08-09 09:39:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

KY Afield Video: August 7, 2021 Full Show


Expert KDFWR biologist and conservation educators answer all of your Kentucky Wild questions, in other words questions about animals that are not hunted, fished, or trapped. This show was recorded live on August 3, 2021.


2021-08-09 09:37:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Preschool Open House is Sept 2

Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Dr, Columbia, KY, will hold a Preschool Open House on Thursday, August 26 September 2, 2021, from 4:30pmCT to 6pmCT.

Preschool starts on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.


2021-08-09 09:32:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP)

By Teresa H. Bright
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board recently approved $30,000 in Ag Development Funds for an Adair County Youth Agricultural Incentives Program. This program was developed to facilitate a growing need for a specialized program that would encourage youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities. This is a cost-share program, and youth must be enrolled in elementary, middle or high school, or home school and be at least 9 years of age on January 1, 2021. Applications for the Youth Ag Incentives program will be available August 10 - August 31, 2021 at the Adair County Extension Office.

How to obtain an application, beginning on Tuesday, August 10, 2021:
  • In-person: pick-up is available at the Adair Co. Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.
  • Online: visit www.ca.uky.edu/adair and follow the link YAIP (Youth Agricultural Incentives Program) under the Ag & Natural Resources page.
  • Email: Call the Extension Office at 270-384-2317 to request an application be emailed to you.
Original signed applications must be returned to the Adair County Extension Office by the deadline of August 31, 2021. For more information contact the Extension Office at 270-384-2317.


2021-08-09 09:22:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Wednesday Night Extravaganza at Egypt Christian Church

By Willie Feese, Jr

We're excited to announce our Wednesday Night Extravaganza on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Egypt Christian Church, 4855 Knifley Rd. Columbia, KY, with a family meal provided at 5:45pmCT by reservation. Group Ministry Team Meetings to follow at 6:30pmCT.

Regardless of age, we have a great place for you to connect in ministry at Egypt Christian Church. For reservations call 606-872-2840.


2021-08-09 09:20:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP)

By Teresa H. Bright
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board recently approved $172,675 in Agricultural Development Funds for the 2021 Adair County CAIP program (County Agricultural Investment Program) to be administered by the Adair County Cattlemen's Association.

CAIP offers 11 investment areas that provide Kentucky agricultural producers cost-share assistance on practices that increase net farm income and opportunities to try new/innovative technologies or systems that improve farm efficiency and productivity. This program is a 50% cost-share program with a maximum funding of $1,500 per farm operation. Applications will be available August 10 through August 31, 2021.

How to obtain an application, beginning on Tuesday, August 10, 2021:
  • In-person: pick-up is available at the Adair Co. Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.
  • Online: visit www.ca.uky.edu/adair and follow the link CAIP (County Agriculture Investment Program) under the Ag & Natural Resources page.
  • Email: Call the Extension Office at 270-384-2317 to request an application be emailed to you.
Original signed applications must be returned to the Adair County Extension Office by the deadline of August 31, 2021. For more information contact the Extension Office at 270-384-2317.


2021-08-09 08:07:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Partly sunny today, chance of storms, high 87F

It's currently 74F at the Adair County Mesonet station. It will be partly sunny today, with a 60 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, and a high near 87F. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and an overnight low around 70F. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with scattered showers and thunderstorms and a high near 90F. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1amCT and an overnight a low around 71F. South wind 3 to 5 mph.


2021-08-09 08:01:00 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for August 9, 2021

When evidence found
too late to change the results,
best to not stir up.
--Robert Stone, Monday, 9 August 2021.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3618


2021-08-09 07:57:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Mon 9 Aug 2021

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Monday, August 9, 2021, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. 78 events District Court.
  • Casey County: 118 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. 44 events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. 155 events District Court.
  • Taylor County: 5 events Circuit Court. 70 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2021-08-09 07:56:45 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 9
Happy Anniversary, Dan and Marty Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Harmon and Nancy Parnell (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Todd and Felicia VanArsdale (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Caleb Reed (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chasity Murphy (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Goodson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dawn Reliford (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jerry Lee Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Landon Pennington (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Walker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marsha Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mason Adams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wilburn Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birhtday, Sandra Gosser Lawhorn (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, D. W. Crawley, Jr., Taylor County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Short, Burkesville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Wesley (J.W.) Spears, Burkesville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David L. Henderson, Sr., Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ann Russell, Adair Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Bradley Thompson Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Leslie (Bill) Ray, Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Ruth Lawhorn, Russell Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Curtis Williams, Russell Co., KY(1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emma Hughes, 92, Flatwoods community (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Vibbert, 74, Burkesville, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Merle J. Decker, 100 years, Jabez, KY (1915-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna C. Johnson, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Johnny Webb, 58, Kettle, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrell King, 78, Liberty, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beula Nell Pickett Jewell, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Wheatley Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ledie Royce Babbitt, 71, Green County, KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Melton, 69, Adair County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Ray Brown Knifley, Adair County, KY/Russell Co., KY native (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ann Wethington McFarland, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ellen Caulk Edwards, 88, Greensburg, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darla Stephens Gossage, 52, Russell Springs, KY (1970-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dewayne Whited, 78, Liberty, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Maedell Meadows Milby, 81, Green County, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Hayes Kimbler, 86, Columbia, KY native (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Dewey King, 78, Casey Co., KY native (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Delaine Corbin, 68, Adair Co., KY (1939-2008) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loretta J. Cook, 79, Jamestown, KY native (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maedell Whitlock, 71, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mavis Adams, 89, former resident of Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard (Ricky) Blythe, Sr., 68, Liberty, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Benningfield, 82, Taylor Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zelma Lotter, 80, Adair Co., KY native (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, August 9, 2021
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTLast day to apply for the 2021 Adair Co. Youth Leadership Program
6th, 7th, and 8th graders are eligible | (ID:61937, Comment)
Open House for Adair County High School grades 10, 11 and 12
Pick up schedules and tour the building | (ID:62022, Comment)
Last day for parent nomination for ACHS Site Based Council special election | (ID:62023, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Harry Ingram, 93, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) | (ID:62077, Comment)
4:00pmCTOpen House for Adair County Primary Center | (ID:62018, Comment)
5:00pmCTLittle League Football Sign-ups | (ID:62011, Comment)
6:00pmCTACHS Freshman Orientation | (ID:61998, Comment)

 

































 
 
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