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Daily News for Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Sophomore class organizes ACHS winter formal By Ralph Waggener The Sophomore class of ACHS held a formal dance Saturday night and it was quite a success in many ways. First, it had 315 people who bought tickets, and second, the tickets were only ten bucks each! My granddaughter Jade is the president of the class and she and all the elected officers planed this on their own! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-08 23:21:25 | Comments | Printable version
Ribbon cutting and open house Feb 17 for new PT office From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for new member KORT Physical Therapy Columbia at 11amCT on Friday, February 17, 2023. There will be an Open House following the ceremony. KORT Physical Therapy Columbia is located at 930 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 2023-02-08 15:19:11 | Comments | Printable version
Health and safety are top of mind at 2023 Farm Machinery Show From Lisa Tolliver Each year, attendees at the National Farm Machinery Show have a chance to see the newest selection of cutting-edge agricultural products, equipment, and services. This year, they also have the chance to get the latest advancements for their physical and mental health. In addition to farm safety exhibits, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and partners are offering a number of health services to help farmers and agricultural producers remain at their physical best, Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles announced. The show is set for February 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-08 15:16:39 | Comments | Printable version
Janie Hines Francis, 75, Edmonton, KY native (1947-2023) Janie Hines Francis of Louisville passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville. She was 75 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East St, Edmonton, KY, with burial to follow in the Lone Star Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4pmCT until 8pmCT on Thursday, and will continue after 9amCT on Friday until time of service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-08 15:13:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Chamber of Commerce meeting on Feb 14 From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant will present the "State of the County Address" at the Chamber of Commerce meeting at NoonCT on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. An RSVP is requested to help plan for lunch. A complimentary lunch is sponsored by Southern Nest Realty, and we have added a coffee bar per member request. 2023-02-08 14:54:41 | Comments | Printable version
William Leon Jewell, 79, Greensburg, KY (1943-2023) William Leon Jewell of Greensburg departed this life Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was 79 years old. Graveside services for William Leon Jewell will be held at 10amCT on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Aetna Grove Church Cemetery in the Hudgins community of Green County, Kentucky, with Rev. Leslie Jewell officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-08 14:51:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mary Ann Kerns Bailey, 69, Russell Springs, KY (1953-2023) Mary Ann Kerns Bailey of Russell Springs passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at her home. She was 69 years old. The family chose care and cremation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-08 14:48:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
James Martin (Marty) Brewner, 59, North Vernon, IN (1963-2023) James Martin "Marty" Brewner, 59, of North Vernon, passed away on February 5, 2023, at his residence. In keeping with his wishes, cremation is planned, with a celebration of life to be held at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-08 12:49:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Commodity goodie bags at Jim Blair Center Thu/Fri From Bridget Compton The Adair County Judge Executive along with Lake Cumberland Community Action will be handing out commodity bags at the Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY between the hours of 9amCT and 1pmCT on Thursday, February 9, 2023 and Friday, February 10, 2023. All Adair County citizens are welcome to swing by and pick up their commodity goodie bag. 2023-02-08 12:46:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Baseball: LWC hosts Olivet Nazarene to open 2023 homestand The Lindsey Wilson baseball team welcomes (RV) Olivet Nazarene to Egnew Park this week to open the 2023 homestand. These two squads will face off four times with doubleheaders starting at 2pmCT on Thursday and Friday. The Blue Raiders are 2-1 after competing in the Clash of Conferences hosted by Milligan University (TN) to start the 2023 campaign. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-08 12:44:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Make plans for a safe ride on Sunday From Erin G. Eggen Frankfort, KY - Football fans across the country are gearing up for America's most-watched sporting event, Super Bowl LVII, on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Fans are reminded not to let the dangers of drunken driving ruin their celebrations. "Don't let your celebrations end tragically," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Enjoy the big game, but please be responsible. Keep yourself and others safe by planning a sober ride home if you plan to drink alcohol and never get behind the wheel drunk." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-08 12:43:21 | Comments | Printable version
ACSO: Injury collision on Highway 55 South By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle injury accident, four miles South on Kentucky Highway 55 South. Preliminary investigation determined that Cheri Shepherd, 58, of Jamestown, was traveling South in a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. Arlis Kearns, 81, of Columbia, was traveling East on Old Glens Fork Road. Kearns stopped at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 55 South and Old Glens Fork Road. Kearns then attempted a left hand turn onto Highway 55 South and traveled into the path of Shepherd. The collision caused Shepherds vehicle to flip numerous times before coming to rest upright. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-08 12:41:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACSO: Adair women arrested on methamphetamine charges From Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at around 9pmCT, the Adair County Sheriff's Office received a call of a suspicious female walking around the Allan School House Road area. K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten and Deputy Chris Tweedy responded to the area and located a woman walking. Upon investigation, she was found to be under the influence of an intoxicating substance and in possession of methamphetamine. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-08 12:38:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Minnie Corbin Rubarts' quilt Patty Parrish Wilson writes: The quilt pattern is usually known as "Dolly Madison in Texas."Comments re: Minnie Corbin Rubarts' quilt 2023-02-08 09:11:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Strong winds expected Wed/Thu Mike Keltner, Director of Adair Co. Emergency Management, sends word of the potential for windy weather late tonight and early Thursday. The National Weather Service in Louisville predicts that a strong low pressure system will bring widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms to the region, and non-thunderstorm wind gusts of 40-50+ mph will be possible, especially late tonight and early Thursday. Possible impacts are:
2023-02-08 08:32:03 | Comments | Printable version
Story Time with Ms. Aleina: Good Night, Already! Ms. Aleina with the Adair County Public Library reads "Good Night, Already!" for Story Time. Previous Story Time: Story Time with Ms. Aleina: Memoires of a Parrot 2023-02-08 08:29:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Haiku by Robert Stone for February 8, 2023 Walls become your friends--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 8 February 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4166 2023-02-08 08:23:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
7-County Area Courts for Wed 8 Feb 2023 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at a glance:
2023-02-08 08:23:25 | Comments | Printable version
Bomb threat investigated in Jamestown An incident in Jamestown, KY on Tuesday morning caused officials to close City Hall. According to Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns, a resident was cleaning when she came upon a live rifle round, possibly belonging to a fifty caliber rifle, and brought the round to the police department to be disposed of. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-02-08 08:18:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 8 Happy Anniversary, George & (In Memory, Bobbie Sizemore Keltner 1935-2012) (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Arnold Todd Corbin (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody James Claywell (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Corey Alan Stephens (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dwayne Evans (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Perkins (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Howard Dickson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Upchurch (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kasey Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lillian Faith VanArsdale. (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lou Vena Leigh | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Lawson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Fletcher (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Glenn P. (Pat) Glasgow, Ph.D., Columbia, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Cathleen Houk Milby Columbia, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cody Allen Ervin, Green Co., KY (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha J. Gross, Louisville, KY, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Lee Cowherd, Taylor County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Garrett, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert E. (Bob) Story, Russell Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray McClellan, 70, Glasgow, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maerene Shirley, Adair County, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Sue Baker, 66, Russell County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Wagoner, Taylor County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Willard Wilkerson, Adair Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verla Hughes of Elk Horn, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Green, 90, Russell Co., KY, (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. Lynwood Kessler, Taylor County, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Turner (Billy) Bloyd, Adair Co., KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Wooldridge, 66, Russell County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlene Farmer, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Shepherd Pike, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Perkins, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1963-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Baxter, 71, Liberty, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Gibson, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David (Clyde) Wooldridge, 75, Russell Co., KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Mike (Goat) Lobb, 61, Greensburg, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Rippey, 52, Columbia, KY (1968-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keisha Janes, 27, Columbia, KY (1995-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lacona Mae Bryant, 81, Adair Co., KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maurice Coakley (Buddy) Bryant, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Foster, 28, Knifley, KY (1994-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Bennett, 80, Columbia, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sara Marjorie Ann Sexton, 81, Edmonton, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Henderson, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis R. McGowan, 41, Jamestown, KY (1981-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Bithday, Alfred Thompson, Casey County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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