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Cosby Powell, 86, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2022)

Cosby Powell of Louisville passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Norton Hosparus Inpatient Unit in Louisville. He was 86 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Gene Conover officiating. Burial will follow in Bearwallow Cemetery, with full military honors presented by V.F.W. Post 6097.

Visitation is requested after 11amCT on Friday.


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2022-01-26 18:48:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Cheryl Ann Stotts, 64, Columbia, KY (1958-2022)



2022-01-26 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.
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Cheryl Ann Stotts, 64, Columbia, KY (1958-2022)

Cheryl Ann (Taylor) Stotts of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at her home. She was 64 years old.

Cheryl requested cremation, and a Celebration of Her Life will be held at 6pmCT on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

The family will receive friends after 3pmCT on Sunday.


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2022-01-26 18:43:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Ronald Ray Cundiff, 77, Dunnville, KY (1944-2022)

Ronald Ray Cundiff of Dunnville passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Liberty Care Center. He was 77 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 2pmET on Sunday, January 30, 2022.

Update: Due to covid the funeral has been postponed to 2pmET on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Alan Roberts officiating. Burial will be held in Salem Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11amET to 2pmET on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.


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2022-01-26 17:12:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Jewell Darlene Huddleston, 92, Adair Co., KY (1929-2022)

Jewell Darlene (Blair) Huddleston of Glensfork passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was 92 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 3pmCT on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Raymond Atwood officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 11amCT on Thursday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2022-01-26 17:07:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Betty Mae Feese White, 84, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2022)

Betty May Feese White of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. She was 84 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Stacy Tucker and Rev. John Stilts. Burial will follow in the Dunbar Family Cemetery, Knifley, Kentucky

Visitation is requested from 5pmET until 8pmET on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


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2022-01-26 17:02:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

CPD: Meth arrest on Jamestown Street

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

The Columbia Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive female behind the wheel of a vehicle on Jamestown Street on Tuesday afternoon, January 25, 2022.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with the vehicle operator, and a subsequent search yielded suspected methamphetamine within the vehicle.


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2022-01-26 16:59:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Popplewell, Golden Rule-Wilson take home KAA awards

This year's Kentucky Auctioneer's Association Annual Convention was held in Lexington, KY, on the weekend of January 22, 2022. Alex Popplewell, a Russell County native, competed and won the 2022 Ringman Championship. A good ringman helps the auction run smoothly by exemplifying the person's communication skills, salesmanship, and overall knowledge of the auction process. Alex works local and regional cattle markets and is also an Auctioneer with Golden Rule - Wilson Real Estate & Auction.

Golden Rule-Wilson also brought home two state marketing competition awards including: (1) Best Television Advertising (2) Best B &W Magazine Advertising.


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2022-01-26 16:54:23 | Comments | Printable version

Basketball: LWC Men to host Freed-Hardeman on Thursday

By Kyle Jackson

The Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team returns to town Thursday evening when they welcome Freed-Hardeman (TN). Tipoff is scheduled for 6pmCT at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY.

Due to the ongoing challenges with COVID-19, Lindsey Wilson College has adjusted the attendance policy for games played at Biggers Sports Center. Only individuals on the pass list will be allowed to attend games. Each member of the team and coaching staff will be allowed up to four guests per contest. Faculty, staff, family, and students may be included on the pass list if invited by a student-athlete or coach. Face masks are required to be worn correctly during all times while inside the facility. Violators of the face mask policy may be asked to leave the building.


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2022-01-26 14:37:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

KY pollinator art contest increases awareness, importance

Youth ages 5-18 are encouraged to participate. Contest entries must be postmarked by Monday, February 28, 2022.

By Sean Southard

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky youth are invited to participate in the 2022 Kentucky Pollinator Stakeholders Art Contest. The contest is designed to educate the public on the benefits of pollinators and encourage behaviors that promote pollinator habitats across the state.

For more contest information or an entry form, go to: kyagr.com/statevet/honeybees.html. There participants will find suggestions on flowers and pollinators per age group.


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2022-01-26 13:52:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Hazel Eckhart, 84, Burkesville, KY (1937-2022)

Hazel Nellodean Severe Eckhart of Burkesville passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. She was 84 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Burkesville, KY, with Bro. Charles Huddleston officiating. Burial will follow in Burkesville Cemetery.

Family requests visitation on Friday, January 28, 2022, from 4pmCT until 9pmCT at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home.


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2022-01-26 13:49:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Basketball: LWC women host Lions on Thursday

By Kyle Jackson

The Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team returns to campus Thursday afternoon to host Freed-Hardeman (TN). Tipoff is scheduled for 4pmCT in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY.

Due to the ongoing challenges with COVID-19, Lindsey Wilson College has adjusted the attendance policy for games played at Biggers Sports Center. Only individuals on the pass list will be allowed to attend games. Each member of the team and coaching staff will be allowed up to four guests per contest. Faculty, staff, family, and students may be included on the pass list if invited by a student-athlete or coach. Face masks are required to be worn correctly during all times while inside the facility. Violators of the face mask policy may be asked to leave the building.


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2022-01-26 13:45:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

CPD: Middle school student faces multiple charges

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

School Resource Officers responded and investigated an incident which occurred Tuesday afternoon, January 25, 2022 at Adair County Middle School.

A 13 year old male juvenile attacked another male student unprovoked with a pocket knife he had in his possession. Juvenile victim did sustain non-life threatening injuries and defensive wounds.

The student perpetrator was detained and housed locally at Adair Youth Development Center and is currently facing numerous charges including unlawful possession of a weapon on school property, assault 2nd degree, and attempted murder.

Officer Jimmy Luttrell was the arresting Officer. He was assisted by Officer John Harris.


2022-01-26 10:57:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Pollock named to key House committees

By Laura Goins, LRC

Frankfort, KY - Speaker of the Kentucky House David Osborne has named Representative Michael "Sarge" Pollock to the House Committees on Agriculture, Banking and Insurance, and Tourism and Outdoor Recreation committees.

"I'm thankful for this opportunity to collaborate alongside leaders in Frankfort so we can continue to foster growth and positive change throughout the Commonwealth," said Pollock. "Each of these assignments reflects the priorities of my district, and now I'm ready to find new ways we can better meet the needs of Kentucky's tourism industry, agricultural community, and individuals' capital."


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2022-01-26 10:48:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Adair County Cattlemens Association Annual Meeting

The Adair County Cattlemen's Association wil hold its Annual Meeting at 6pmCT on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

Call (270) 384-2317 to make your meal reservation. Agenda items include election of officers, presentation of the Cattlemen of the Year & Appreciation Award, and a special presentation on dealing with high fertilizer prices.



2022-01-26 08:32:51 | Comments | Printable version

CU: Harris, Wade receive Practical Nursing pins

By Gerard Flanagan

Campbellsville, KY - Campbellsville University's School of Nursing recognized eight students during its Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony in December at The Gheens Recital Hall, including Samantha Marie Harris and Whitney Carol Wade of Columbia.


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2022-01-26 08:26:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University

WKU: White Squirrel Weather trained for tornadoes

Bowling Green, KY - As the WKU community wrapped up the fall 2021 semester, University Meteorologist Josh Durkee and the White Squirrel Weather team spent their finals week monitoring development of a severe weather system.

"I feel like that was the kind of thing we have been training for over the past five years or so," said Dr. Durkee, who directs WKU's White Squirrel Weather. "We watched the event a few days in advance and sent our forecasts to the university leadership. We communicated on our social media all the way down to the warning that said, 'take cover now'."


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2022-01-26 08:19:28 | Comments | Printable version

Sunny today, high 31F

It's currently 16F at the Adair County Mesonet station. Wind chill values could be as low as 4F. Today will be sunny, with a high near 31F. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tonight will be mostly clear, with an overnight low around 15F and light and variable wind.

Thursday will be partly sunny, with a high near 44F. Wind chill values could be as low as 10F. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night will be cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight, and an overnight low around 26F. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.


2022-01-26 06:57:16 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for January 26, 2022

How much difference
three acceptances can make
in writer’s outlook.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 26 January 2022.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3788


2022-01-26 06:54:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

7-County Area Courts for Wed 26 Jan 2022

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at a glance:
  • Adair County: 1 event Circuit Court. 62 events District Court.
  • Casey County: 8 events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. 69 events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. 61 events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. 7 events District Court.
  • Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. 90 events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2022-01-26 06:54:07 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 26
Happy Anniversary, Charlie and Angela Crawhorn (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Kerry and Patricia Yates | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Aaron Helm (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charles Garrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Eubank | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joseph Logsdon (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Judy Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kasey Young (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kendra Kulac (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry D. Stotts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Logsdon (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matt Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Meredith Murrell (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nick Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Preston Loy (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wendell Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert W. Moore, Columbia, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John William Folden, 48, Adair County, KY (1973-2021) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Garrison, 78, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mitch Harris, Adair Co., KY, a native of Russell Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Foley, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Estell Bardin, Adair County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Allene Parnell Oaks, Green Co., KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Kathleen Logsdon, Adair Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary F. Meloney , Casey County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy William Graham, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Birchel (Bill) Baker, 89, Russell Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Everett (Jerry) Ellsworth, 75, Casey Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Willard L. (Hank) Harris, Taylor County, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn May, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Walters, 73, Taylor County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Alton Milby, Green Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Luda Stephens, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Fred Phelps, 66, Adair Co., KY/Pulaski Co., KY native (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Thomas Price, 48, King's Mountain, KY (1970-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Hayes Rogers, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James C. Holt, Adair County native, (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alaina Kay Adams, ACHS Jr.; Taylor Co., KY/Marion Co. native,(2000-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marvin Saltsman, Jr., Alabama native/Fayette Co./Casey Co., KY (1958-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beechel Clark, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beverly J. Payne, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Carl Read, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Gene Cash, 73, Burkesville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Williams, 86, Taylor County, KY (1932-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Luttrell, 64, Casey Co., KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Macey Marie Crawhorn, 29, Columbia, KY (1993-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Wyatt, 74, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose Marie Grimes, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Margaret (Sally) Dobson Wells, Greensburg, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stella Hadley Knight, 68, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Edward Absher, 44, Columbia, KY (1977-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Jewell McKinney, 67, Edmonton, KY (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Billy) Bottom, 87, Russell Co., KY native (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Marty Muse, 57, Dubre, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 2022
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:30amCT2022 Big Blue Slam Blood Drive
Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY. | (ID:62783, Comment)
6:30pmCTBasketball: ACHS Boys F/JV vs. Green Co. | (ID:62729, Comment)

 

































 
 
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