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Special events reminders from Mayor Hoots

By Mayor Pam Hoots

Another busy week of special events is happening in Columbia. Here are a few of them:

The Christmas in the Park drive-through lights display starts Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the Joe Johnson Little League Park.

Christmas in Knifley is Saturday, December 10, from 5-9pmCT

Bloomington Chapel Church will be doing a Live Nativity at the drive-through Christmas. It will be December 9 and 10 from 5-8pmCT.


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2022-12-06 22:32:21 | Comments | Printable version

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Staying warm while waiting for the parade



2022-12-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Little ones and their families from the Christmas floats were given warm drinks and snacks by Morgan Smith Industries while they waited in the parking area for the parade to begin.

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ACSO: Theft investigation leads to arrest of Russell Co. woman

From Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman initiated an investigation after a local business on Liberty Road reported a theft of nearly 5,000 dollars. After investigation was completed the case was submitted to the Adair Circuit Grand Jury by Sheriff Brockman.

As a result of the investigation, an indictment of arrest was secured by Commonwealth Attorney Brian Wright. On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at around 2pmCT, KSP Trooper Brandon Roark traveled to Russell County and executed the warrant of arrest.


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2022-12-06 15:49:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Christmas in the Park starts on Thursday

From Tiffany Collins

The annual Christmas in the Park drive-through light show will start on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the Joe Johnson Little League Park in Columbia.

The event is free to the public. The show will run nightly from 5pmCT until 8pmCT, through December 28, 2022. There will be an initial lighting on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

"We appreciate all the businesses, organizations, and individuals who have participated this year," said Mayor Pamela Hoots.


2022-12-06 15:19:26 | Comments | Printable version

Angela Kaye Hayes, 47, Edmonton, KY (1975-2022)

Angela Kaye Hayes of Edmonton passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at T.J. Sampson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was 47 years old.

Funeral services for Angela Hayes will be held at 2pmCT on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East St., Edmonton, KY. Burial will follow in the Vanzant Cemetary.

Visitation will be from 9:30amCT on Friday until time of service.


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2022-12-06 14:59:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Eva Pauline Mardis Graves, 88, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2022)

Eva Pauline Mardis Graves departed this life December 5, 2022. She was 88 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amET on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Ave., Campbellsville, KY, officiated by Rev. Kent Ashley and Rev. Bill Sanders. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

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


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2022-12-06 14:53:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Jo Pescosolido, 84, Berea, KY (1938-2022)

Jo Day Pescosolido passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. She was 84 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 5pmET on Thursday December 8, 2022, at Davis & Powell Funeral Home, 616 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, with Rev. Steven R. Pescosolido officiating.

Visitation will be from 4pmET until service time at the funeral home.


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2022-12-06 12:35:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

CASA of S. Central KY: New format for New Advocate Training

From Steve Jones, Advocate Development Specialist
CASA of South Central KY

CASA of South Central KY is excited to announce it will hold its next training session for new Advocates using a new format for training as part of its expansion into Allen, Edmonson, and Simpson counties.

CASA has a new training format where of the total 30 hours training mandated by National CASA, 15 hours can be done in self-guided study and only 15 hours are in the classroom setting. This allows greater flexibility for applicants as they can do half the hours online at home.

More information and the application form may be found online at www.casaofsck.org/volunteer.


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Plan safe rides this holiday season

From Erin G. Eggen

Frankfort, KY - To keep Kentucky roadways as safe as possible through the holidays, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and law enforcement nationwide in the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign December 14, 2022 through January 1, 2023.

"The holidays are just around the corner as Kentuckians look to celebrate with family and friends," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Let's crossover into the new year together by avoiding unnecessary tragedy. If your celebrations include alcohol, please celebrate responsibly by booking a safe ride home or designating a sober driver."


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Annie Bennett, 69, Adair Co., KY (1953-2022)

Annie (Wheat) Bennett of the Bennett Ridge community in Adair County died on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 7:47 P.M. at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was 69 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Michael Helm officiating. Burial will follow in Morris Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Wednesday.


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2022-12-06 11:16:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

William Skinner, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022)

William Russell Skinner of Columbia (the Fairplay community) died on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was 84 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. John Davis officiating. Burial will follow in McClister Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Thursday.


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2022-12-06 11:13:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Edmonton Christmas Parade to be December 10

Update: Edmonton Christmas Parade now 6:30pmCT Sat

From Kim Harwood, Executive Director
Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce

The Edmonton Christmas Parade will be held at 5pmCT on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Willard Parnell will be Grand Marshal, and the 2022 Hornet Football Team will be this year's Honorary Grand Marshal for the Christmas Parade.

The parade will be at night for the first time in years. We are proud to have the talented MCHS Band and Show Stoppers in this year's Parade.


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Cram the Cruiser starts today at DG-Jamestown Street

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

Beginning Tuesday, December 6, 2022, through Saturday, December 17, 2022, Dollar General Store 1450 Hwy 55 South Rd, Columbia, KY, will be partnering again in Cram the Cruiser with The Columbia Police Department.

Everyone is encouraged to drop off toys for children and blankets, socks, and hygiene items for senior citizens at Dollar General and leave your donations inside a parked cruiser left by The Columbia Police Department. We would like to thank everyone in advance for your participation.


2022-12-06 07:01:03 | Comments | Printable version

7-County Area Courts for Tue 6 Dec 2022

Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at a glance:
  • Adair County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Casey County: No events Circuit Court. 35 events District Court.
  • Cumberland County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Green County: No events Circuit Court. 1 event District Court.
  • Metcalfe County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Russell County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
  • Taylor County: No events Circuit Court. No events District Court.
Note: NOT Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties


2022-12-06 06:57:15 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for December 6, 2022

While it did not seem
reader’s face could turn whiter,
it did as they read.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 6 December 2022.
-1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4102


2022-12-06 06:54:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 6
Happy Birthday, Daniel Sneed (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haylee Elizabeth Wilkerson (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ida Doss | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jessica Hutcheson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaden Hadley (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Douglas Pickett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michelle Matney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sophia Adams | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William M. (Bill) Ballou, Columbia, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Christine Morrison Adair Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Coomer Warner, Adair Co., KY native (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Melson Vitrano, Adair County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Yvonne Marshall Knifley Schneider, Adair Co., KY native (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Williams Service, Adair County, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thurman Long, Jr, Casey County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amos Avery Gosser, Russell Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) James Martens, 40, Adair Co., KY (1972-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billie Ruth Wilson, Hustonville, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christa Rode, Adair County, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Jean Henderson Alvey, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Junior McQueary, Casey Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis David Boswell, 75, Metcalfe County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allen Cape, 73, Cookeville, TN, Adair native (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Marie Horton, 46, Adair County, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Mae Young Tomblin, Metcalfe County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marty Helm, 72, Adair County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Henry Sutton, Russell County, KY (1970-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Richards, 66, Columbia, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Naomi Wooldridge, Jamestown, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Goff, Taylor County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allen Scott (Shag) Crouch, 59, Columbia, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bertha Morgan, 72, Columbia, KY (1951-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Sue Heiman, 71, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chris Douglas Beaty, 50, Cumberland County, KY (1968-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Joseph (Jody) Smithers, 41, Liberty, KY (1979-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Doris (Dottie) Yaden, Casey County, KY (1940-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Hunt, 86, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Garnett, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Blair, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Minnie Delores Acree, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Mae Hamm, 84, Casey County, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Absher, 71, Green Co., KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Olene Lizzie Beauchamp, 102, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1919-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona S. Franklin, 55, Columbia, KY (1968-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. John Harvey Berry, 38, Summersville, KY (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roberna Marie (Wootsie) Potts, 81, Adair Co., KY (1943-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Dewayne (Robbie) Rodgers, 37, Elkhorn, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Douglas (Doug) Lane, 58, Liberty, KY (1962-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, December 6, 2022
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTLasca Martin Day at Metcalfe Co. Public Library | (ID:64266, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Patty Green, 76, Columbia, KY (1946-2022) | (ID:64284, Comment)
5:30pmCTACHS Varsity Girls Basketball vs Marion County | (ID:64050, Comment)
7:00pmCTACHS Varsity Boys Basketball vs Marion County | (ID:63978, Comment)

 
































 
 
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