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Daily News for Monday, October 2, 2023
Columbia City Council October 2023 report From Vicky Pike Mayor Pamela Hoots and all members of the Columbia City Council came together Monday night for the October 2, 2023 regular meeting. Among the highlights was the appointment of Charles Greer as new Columbia Police Department Chief. He replaces retiring Chief Jr Murphy. Greer has served in law enforcement for 18 years. He was sworn in by the Mayor immediately following the Council meeting. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-02 22:35:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Ribbon Cutting for Flux Fine Arts Studio From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Cayce Davenport, owner and artist, invites you to attend her Ribbon Cutting and Open House at 11:30amCT this Friday, October 6, 2023, at Flux Fine Arts Studio, 328 Public Square Basement, Columbia (facing Campbellsville Street, just off the Square, the studio is the black brick building behind City Hall and across from 313 Maple Florist and Gifts.) Light refreshments will be served. Come help Cayce celebrate her new business! 2023-10-02 18:28:21 | Comments | Printable version
Joe N. Collins, 68, Columbia, KY (1954-2023) Joe N. Collins of Columbia passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. He was 68 years old. The funeral service will be held at NoonCT on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville St., Columbia, KY, with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery. The family requests visitation on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 4pmCT until 9pmCT, and will continue after 6amCT on Wednesday until time for services at Grissom Martin Funeral Home. A Masonic service will be held at 7pmCT on Tuesday evening at the funeral home, with the lodge opening for members at 6pmCT. The public is invited to attend. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-02 18:24:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Homemakers Holiday Bazaar will be Nov 18 From Dylan Gentry, FCS Agent Adair County Cooperative Extension Service The 2023 Adair County Homemakers Holiday Bazaar will be held from 8amCT to 1pmCT on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. All are welcome and invited! Returning this year is our Coffee Bar, with a menu full of holiday styled delights. Also, making its debut this year is our Holiday Miniature Village Competition. Design your own holiday village display for a chance to win prize money. The deadline to register is Friday, November 3, 2023. For full competition details, such as maximum display dimensions, or if you are a vendor interested in setting up at the Bazaar, please contact us at 270-384-2317 or dkge222@uky.edu. The holidays are almost here, make plans to join us at the 2023 Homemakers Holiday Bazaar! 2023-10-02 18:16:50 | Comments | Printable version
Oaklie Douglas, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2023) Oaklie Douglas of Russell Springs passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Lexington VA Health Care Center. He was 82 years of age. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-02 11:08:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CACVFD responds to burning trailer on Parkway From Grant Loy, PIO Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia - Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 05:21 hours this morning, Monday, October 2, 2023, to a mutual aid request by Metcalfe County Fire Department on a report of a fully engulfed semi fire at approximately the 34 mile marker on the Cumberland Parkway. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire conditions on the trailer of a semi that was hauling wood pallets. The fire was quickly knocked down, and fire was contained to the semi trailer. There were eight firefighters on scene for approximately two hours. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-02 11:03:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Black History Month 5K will benefit Agape House PRC From Jason Weathers The Second Annual Black History Month 5K and 1 mile walk will be held at 9amCT/10amET on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Millenium Park in Danville. Proceeds from this event will to The Agape House PRC in Columbia, KY. The Agape House PRC non-profit was co-founded by the late Joseph Payne to assist pregnant women and their families by offering prenatal and child development classes. Everyone is welcome to attend. To register for the event, or for more information, visit runsignup.com. Registration ends February 23, 2024 at 11:59pmET. The 5k Run/Walk is $25, and the 1-mile Fun Walk is $20. Millenium Park is located at 1000 Cunningham Way, Danville, KY. 2023-10-02 10:57:39 | Comments | Printable version
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month From Erin G. Eggen Frankfort, KY - On Oct. 2, 2023, Gov. Andy Beshear, who has made public health and safety a top priority of his administration, encouraged Kentuckians to work together for the safety of everyone using our roadways. "October is National Pedestrian Safety Month," Gov. Beshear said. "We're asking every driver to watch for pedestrians as you would if it was one of your friends or family members. We're also asking every pedestrian to be fully aware of your surroundings. Motorists and pedestrians share a responsibility to help everyone reach their destination safely - let's work together to keep our fellow Kentuckians safe." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-10-02 10:50:40 | Comments | Printable version
Downtown Days: October 13 & 14, 2023 From Gina Baker Columbia's Downtown Days festival is fast approaching. Friday evening, October 13, 2023, will feature food trucks, kiddie train rides, the Columbia Baptist Church cornhole tournament, live music, vendor booths, line dancing performance, photography contest voting, and the Genealogy Center Homecoming Saturday, October 14, 2023, will feature The Downtown Days Pageant, Columbia Baptist Church Pooch Parade, performances and exhibitions by The Dance Shoppe, Kickin' Kids, Damon's CTA, Car Show, Antique Tractor Show, 3Trees Church kids' games and much more. Downtown Days 2023 will close out with a free concert featuring The Kentucky Headhunters. The concert will be held on Saturday night, October 14, 2023 on the Square in downtown Columbia. More information, including applications for vendors and for pageants are available at downtown-days.com. 2023-10-02 09:33:48 | Comments | Printable version
CPD Activity Report for September 2023 From Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department's Activity Report for September 2023:
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Swimming: LWC men win Dr. Dillery Fall Frenzy The Lindsey Wilson men's swimming team won the Dr. Dillery Fall Frenzy Saturday, and the Lindsey Wilson women's swimming team posted a runner-up finish. The Blue Raiders men finished the two-day event with 978 points finishing over 150 points better than runner-up Aquinas. Campbellsville University finished third with 648 points, WVU Tech placed fourth with 443 points, Indiana Wesleyan and Bethel (TN) round out the team standings with 245 and 212 points, respectively. The women's team tallied 993.50 points finishing behind Indiana Wesleyan who had 1,422.50 points in first. Aquinas finished third with 538.50 points, Campbellsville was fourth with 276 points, WVU Tech and Bethel (TN) round out the team standings with 69.50 and 60 points, respectively. The Blue Raiders are back in action on October 7 when they travel to Portsmouth, OH to face Shawnee State. 2023-10-02 09:18:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
WKYT report on body at Lake Cumberland A decomposed body was discovered by boaters over the weekend near Grider Hill Marina on Lake Cumberland. WKYT has a report at this link: WATCH | Body found at Lake Cumberland 2023-10-02 09:15:27 | Comments | Printable version
Haiku by Robert Stone for October 2, 2023 Forcefully retired--Robert Stone, Monday, 2 October 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4402 2023-10-02 09:04:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 2 Happy Anniversary, Barbara and Richard Banks (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Luke and Debbie Meadows (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Becky Bagby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Withers (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Casey Wall. (October 2, 2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dawn Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dustin Pegg | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Garrett Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marty Morris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maylee Gabrielle Rickard (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Neal | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Corbin Wilson (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zayden Everidge | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Montie Severance, 77, Liberty, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dean Vannoy, Adair Co., KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony D. "Tony Bass" Bridgewater, Columbia, KY (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul W. Tinker Mills, Greensburg, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Wilson Butler, Pasadena, TX (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Robert Beard, Metcalfe Co., KY (June 26, 1916 - October 2, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gwendolyn "Wendy" Flowers Grider, 72 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Olive W. Grider, Russell Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Remus Curtis Howard Adair Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul N. "Pete" Criley, Taylor Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Bright, Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diann Atwood Hamm, Russell Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roxie Faye Walters, Greensburg, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jayne Wesley Smith Squires, Green Co., KY, (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clinton (Kingfish) Smith, Russell County, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Hunt Fawcett, 81, Taylor County, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Stafford, 82, Boyle Co., KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Spaw Hatter, Casey Co., KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Dodson, 75, Cumberland Co., KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjory Roark, 79, Russell Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl (Zip) Harris, 84, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jewell (Tootie) Puyear, 69, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna A. Long Foley, Taylor Co, KY. Adair Co., KY native (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Fair, Casey Co., KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Fifield, 62, Russell County, KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy (Trigger) Edwards, 63, Casey Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James A. Morrison, 93, Taylor County, KY/Cumberland native (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Milton Jones, 62, Taylor County, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Winifred Blackwell, 91, Adair Co., KY/Cumberland Co. native (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Ann Crew Wethington, 51, Russell Co., KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Ann Groce, Cumberland Co., KY (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary A. Claywell, 78, Adair Co., KY/Lauderdale Co., TN native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marguerite Tarter Grider, Adair Co., KY native (1922-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jannie McKay, 92, Lebanon, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Masel Lee McKee, Casey County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Lee Nunn, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, C. R. Arnold, 98, Columbia, KY (1922-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Marion Grider (1888-1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Shirley B. Meece, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Elizabeth Bibb Webb, 104, Greensburg, KY (1917-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Antle Burris, 65, Columbia, KY (1956-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sara Blevins Curry, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Kay Sharp, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, October 2, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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