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Daily News for Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Adair School Board March meeting report By Linda Waggener We get a 'tardy' score on this report, but still want to share the good news of the March Adair County school board meeting. The meeting date was changed so everyone could attend the ACHS boys basketball team's first game in the state tournament. With momentum around that, things moved quickly through the agenda items. Some of the most exciting news is the new middle school, underway now beside the high school, which Superintendent Jason Faulkner said, "is beginning to come up out of the ground - an exciting site to visit." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-03-27 23:43:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWC Health and Wellness Center - a gathering place By Macy Welsh The community of Columbia thrives off of locality and unity. Whether it be fellowship with one another or running into a friend in town you have not seen for a while. Columbia is home to Lindsey Wilson College, a private institution for students to further their education at the college level. Being away from home, family and community are important to have, and LWC provides just that. The Holloway Health and Wellness Center is a place for not only students, but community members to come and congregate with one another. In an interview with Tori Starks, the Director of the Holloway Health and Wellness Center, she stated that it is a "Great gathering place, not only for students, but the community." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-03-27 19:57:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Tommy Daren Price, 50, Green County, KY (1973-2024) Tommy Daren Price was born August 22, 1973 to the late Paul William Price and Margena Carol Bishop Price. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his residence, having attained the age of fifty years, seven months, and four days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a Heat and Air Technician and loved the river. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-03-27 19:50:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Creek Bend Road to be closed for repairs starting Mar 28 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Per Road Foreman Barry Hamlett, Creek Bend Road will be close for repairs starting at 8:30amCT tomorrow, Thursday, March 28, 2024, until further notice. 2024-03-27 16:13:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
TJRH wins Supply Chains of Distinction Award From Stacey Biggs Glasgow, KY - T.J. Regional Health today announced it has been recognized by healthcare supply chain leader Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) as a recipient of the inaugural 2023 Supply Chains of Distinction Award. Industry-leading supply chains have evolved to become more automated, data-driven and resilient, giving rise to a set of best practice "perfect order" metrics that measure an organization's supply chain performance. The Supply Chains of Distinction Award honors the top performing hospitals and health systems in North America that excelled in driving best-in-class supply chain operations in 2023. "I am immensely proud of our team for being recognized by GHX for this prestigious supply chain award. This achievement reflects our unwavering dedication to optimizing supply chain processes and delivering exceptional value to our healthcare system and patients," said Pamela Spears, Supply Chair Director. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-03-27 16:08:53 | Comments | Printable version
Marsha (Grant) Wayne, 74, Adair Co., KY native (1950-2024) Marsha Wayne, daughter of the late Leland Grant and Virginia Ferguson Grant, was born January 17, 1950 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 5:31 A.M. Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Campbellsville. She was 74 years old. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-03-27 14:36:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair KUNA Team wins big again in 2024! From Candice Flatt Gifted Coordinator for Adair County Schools Adair County's Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA) team won big at the state's convention this week in Louisville. They debated world issues with other schools from Kentucky. Bailey Watts received the International Court of Justice President. This is one of the top honors of the competition. She will be replacing Brody Blair, who won last year. We are are so honored to have students win this position back to back. Trey Stephens received the Outstanding Ambassador award. This is a big honor, as well. Our delegation as a whole won the Premier Delegation award. The conference overall was a huge success. Adair Ambassadors were: Bailey Watts, Brody Blair, Aaron Smith, Joe Kotter, Alex Perkins, Trey Stephens, Lilly Myers, Virginia Willis, Sammie Jo Sandusky, Kinzlee Akin, Macy Mann, Seth Murphy, Bailey Watts, and Andrew Zinati. 2024-03-27 14:31:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
CPD: South charged with assault of jail employees By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police responed to Adair Regional Jail on Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024, just after 6amCT, for an altercation between an inmate and Deputy Jailers. Inmate Joseph South, 57, became aggressive with jail staff and refused to follow verbal commands before physically attacking multiple Deputy Jailers. South has been charged with three counts of assault 3rd degree correctional employee. He was being held at Adair Regional in relation to a fatal shooting which previously occurred March 23, within the county. Officer Trevor Foster was the responding Officer. 2024-03-27 14:19:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Free Art of Hospitality workshop Apr 30 The Adair County Tourism Convention and Commission is hosting a hospitality training for all community members in the service industry from NoonCT to 2pmCT on April 30, 2024, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The free training will be taught by Michelle Allen, Somerset Pulaski County Tourism Director and state wide Hospitality trainer, and a complimentary lunch will be provided. Limited spots are available, and RSVP is requested to hello@visitcolumbiaky.com. 2024-03-27 09:08:10 | Comments | Printable version
Night Worship Service at Through the Fire on May 5 From Gary Tucker Through the Fire Worship Center will be having a night of Worship with Crown of Life from Campbellsville, KY, starting at 6pmCT on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Call 270-634-2464 for more information. You don't want to miss this service. Through the Fire Worship Center is located at 24 Burnett Road, Columbia, KY. 2024-03-27 09:04:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Charity Baptist Church Youth Sunday From Janet Biggs Charity Baptist Church invites everyone to join us for our Youth Sunday Service March 31, 2024. The youth will be having an Easter play. Service begins at 10:30amCT on Sunday and there will be no Sunday School. Charity Baptist Church is located at 4072 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY. For more information contact Pastor David Karnes at 270-250-2991. 2024-03-27 09:01:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
ACES Academic Team competes in Region 9 Governor's Cup Adair County Elementary School Academic Team participants competed Monday, March 18, and Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Region 9 Governor's Cup at Metcalfe County Elementary School in Edmonton, Kentucky. The region was composed of four districts with a culmination of thirteen schools. Adair County Elementary School (ACES) finished with multiple honors in regional play, claiming the title of runner-up overall Region 9. Other accomplishments included placing third place out of six teams in Future Problem Solving (FPS), coached by Mrs. Jeana Pike. ACES Quick Recall Team, coached by Mrs. Lisa Newell-Hare went undefeated, claiming first place out of eight teams. The accomplished team had seven individual winners in the written composition and written assessment competitions. "With the participants practicing since October, it has been exciting to see their hard work end in great success," says Newell-Hare. "Our students have to be disciplined to put in countless hours practicing and studying for these competitions. Their parents and guardians deserve praise for their dedication in making sure studying takes place at home outside of practice sessions too." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-03-27 08:55:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Gospel Singing at Through the Fire on April 13 From Gary Tucker The Kelly's from Lawrenceburg, TN, will be singing at Through the Fire Worship Center at 6pmCT on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Everyone is invited. Call 270-634-2464 for more information. Through the Fire Worship Center is located at 24 Burnett Road, Columbia, KY. 2024-03-27 08:52:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Dr. Charles W. Smith to speak at Lindsey Wilson on Wednesday Lindsey Wilson College will welcome retired Western Kentucky University faculty and science librarian Dr. Charles W. Smith to campus on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 for a public talk. Smith is one of the leading scholars on scientist Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913), the co-originator of the theory of natural selection. Wallace developed his theory independently of Charles Darwin, the scientist most commonly known as the architect of the theory of evolution by natural selection. The talk will begin at 4:30pmCT in Room 204 of the Dr. Robert & Carol Goodin Nursing & Counseling Center at Lindsey Wilson College. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-03-27 08:46:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Help police to help you if theft should occur Columbia Police Department Chief Charles Greer advises everyone how to help law enforcement track and recover stolen tools and equipment. Just take a picture of the serial number, he says, so that if something is stolen the police immediately can be given the ID of what has gone missing - tools and guns, especially. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-03-27 01:47:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Jimmy Kent Bowmer, 85, Jamestown, KY (1938-2024) Jimmy Kent Bowmer, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was 85 years of age. Born on August 26, 1938, in Russell Springs, he was the son of the late Julian Meredith and Opal Lee Combest Bowmer. Jimmy Kent lived his life as an independent man, being a truck driver for over 30 years. Jimmy Kent was an avid UK sports fan. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-03-27 01:40:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 27 Happy Birthday, Allison Madison Alley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryson Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chelsey N. Morgeson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janusz Piotr Krygier | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Piercy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lowell Brent Pelston (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melinda Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rick Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Stearns | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen Cape | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Troy Edwin Bohannon (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Ruth Kelsey Royse, Adair Co. native (March 27, 1921 - August 14, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Claudette Smith, Burkesville, KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Eastham, 93, Russell County, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dollie Frances Burton, Columbia, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Nolene Bryant Rooks, Adair Co. native (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Fair, Campbellsville, KY/Adair Co. native (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tonia Murphy, Adair County, KY (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Belle Skagg, 85, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coy L. Ingram, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Poe, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Thomas Hubbard, Taylor Co., KY (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Gene Conner (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Schweitzer, Adair Co., KY native (1910-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Ramey, Wayne Road, Russell Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Whitney Gilpin, Campbellsville, KY, Adair Co., KY native (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Flatt, Russell County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert W. (Bob) Fudge, Adair Co., KY (1912-2012) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Fay Holt, Russell County, KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy G. Campbell, Adair County, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie J. Smith, 92, Russell County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Wayne Crumpton, Barren County, KY (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff (Toes) Tarter, 56, Russell County, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Harrison Peavey, Jr., Casey Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elwood Tucker, 78, Taylor County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orean Whittle, 83, Russell County, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Putteet Williams, Casey Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leoma Shive White, Taylor County., KY; Metcalfe Co. KY native (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Glen Davis (Moon) Matney, 67, Green Co., KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernith Parrish, 80, Taylor County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Burton Jasper, 92, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Seward Taylor, 51, Casey Co., KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marlene S. Gaskins, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell Coffey, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Scott Turner Neal, 43, Adair County, KY (1975-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Magdalene Bryant Montgomery, Taylor County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim Shaw, 62, Clinton, Co., KY/Monroe native (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Edrington, 59, formerly of Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Wayne Gosser, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Piercy, 60, Columbia, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tyler Giles, Columbia, KY (1992-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilburn Wade Hunter, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. 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