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Bruce Lynn Kelsey, 80, Russell County, KY (1943-2023)

Bruce Lynn Kelsey, age 80, of Eli, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 02 2023 at his residence.

He retired from CSX Railroad where he was a superintendent, and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a great man, husband, father and grandfather and was loved by all who knew him. He was mentioned as having a PhD in railroading by his peers and he enjoyed fishing and hunting.


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2023-11-06 21:38:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Six Wives of Henry VIII costumes win first prize



2023-11-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy of the LWC Honors Program.
Honors students and Honors Program faculty at Lindsey Wilson College appeared as the Six Wives of Henry VIII at the Kentucky Honors Roundtable's costume party at Bellarmine University. The group won first prize for their costume efforts. From left are: Dr. Elizabeth Tapscott (Catherine of Aragon), Aven Sanders (Anne Boleyn), Fikir Tefera (Jane Seymour), Emma Peterson (Anne of Cleves), Dr. Jordan Greenburg (Catherine Howard), Caitlin Higdon (Catherine Parr), and Zeus the Dog (Henry VIII). On Saturday, the students presented their academic research from disciplines including Literature, Political Science, Biology, and Psychology.

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Visit them in jail rather than family cemetery

By Stacey Hatcher Bishop

Mothers love their children unconditionally... Some of us Mothers have had to go thru things we never saw coming... Some see and chose not to see... Some admit it and some try to hide it...

There is no hiding addiction for long... it will come to light eventually... I pray if you're reading this and your child needs help, do something... When they tell you they can beat this on their own... They can't... believe me I know... Cally stayed in rehab one week and she could do it on her own... She promised... One week later she was gone...

Don't let my story become your story... Call the police (270-378-CALY) when they are behind the wheel under the influence... The nodding off, slurred speech, dilated pupils, the flu that goes away as soon as they get a visitor... I promise you'd rather visit the jail than the family cemetery.


2023-11-06 21:34:45 | Comments | Printable version

Clara Russell Pyles services held Nov 4, 2023

Adair School District educator Deb Pyles Waddell shares her mother's passing for local loved ones.

Clara Russell Pyles passed from this life on November 2, 2023 in Columbia, KY. Born on June 5, 1933 in Perryville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Butler Russell of Mackville, KY.

A graduate of Lexington Business College, Clara had various careers: bookkeeper, school bus driver, accountant, farmer and a co-owner of Pyles Machinery that she worked side by side with her beloved and much adored husband Leroy Pyles who preceded her in death. Not only did she have incredible accounting skills, but she could take tractor and bus motors apart and put them back together again. She was amazingly a "Jack of all Trades."


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2023-11-06 20:21:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Wreath Making Classes return for 2023

Update: Betty says, "If people did not have access to their own greenery to come on and join us anyway. We will try to collect extra from our yards and shrubs."

From Dylan Gentry, FCS Agent
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

Just in-time for the Holidays! On Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 10amCT and 5pmCT, our always-looked-forward-to Wreath Making classes will return. These wreaths make the perfect holiday door decorations.

The classes will be held at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, led by Sharon Harris and Betty Knifley. Participants are asked to bring your own greenery and any specific decorations you would like to use. However, some decorations will be available. Additionally, the wreath wiring will be provided at no cost.

We ask that you RSVP by calling the Extension Office at (270) 384-2317.


2023-11-06 17:05:37 | Comments | Printable version

T.J. Samson Community Hospital earns top hospital safety grade

From Stacey Biggs

Glasgow, KY - T.J. Samson Community Hospital earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns grades from "A," to "F" to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

"We work hard to create a culture of safety that is focused on compassionate, high-quality care," said Neil Thornbury, CEO of T.J. Regional Health. "Our physicians, providers, management team, and all of our team members are committed to the success of our patients, one another, and the communities we feel so honored to serve. We greatly appreciate this acknowledgment and will continue to work hard every day to improve our high level of engagement and dedication to the people of south central Kentucky."

T.J. Samson is among 30% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 12 hospitals in Kentucky to achieve an "A" grade in fall 2023.


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2023-11-06 17:02:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

LWC Swimming defeats Campbellsville & Union Saturday

The Lindsey Wilson men's and women's swimming teams both picked up victories over Campbellsville and Union on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in a meet hosted by Campbellsville.

The men defeated the Tigers 116-71 and picked up a 112-74 victory over the Bulldogs while picking up eight event wins.

The women defeated the Tigers 147-27 and picked up a 129-54 victory over the Bulldogs while picking up eight wins and three NAIA Provisional standards.

The Blue Raiders are back in action for the Total Performance Invitational in Gambier, Ohio beginning on Nov. 16.


2023-11-06 12:43:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Siren test postponed

From Mike Keltner, Director
Adair Co. Emergency Management

The regular first Monday of the month at 10am audible siren test has been postponed to a later date.


2023-11-06 12:38:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Love online auctions like Heavenly Hollow's today

By Linda Waggener

I have to admit that as much as I love to go to auctions out in the countryside, I'm loving online auctions.

I've visited Heavenly Hollow's banner ad on the front page today and clicked on the items I'm curious about that are offered for sale - all online - I can attend the auction in the middle of the night, lol.

Banner ads that pop in and out of the center news column on Columbia Magazine are great for special events and announcements. Just click 'comment' below and get the contact page for more information.


2023-11-06 11:25:47 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Willis the Cat

Ann Curtis writes:
Glad to know that Willis, the cat, is still alive and well!
Comments re: Sharon Whitehurst: First frost musings


2023-11-06 11:02:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Photography Club meeting canceled

From Tony Rose, Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The 4-H Photography Club meeting that was scheduled for Monday night, November 6, 2023, at 6pmCT, has been canceled due to sickness.


2023-11-06 10:57:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Crazy Calf Lady invites everyone to ribbon cutting

The Crazy Calf Lady, Brandy Held, invites everyone to the ribbon cutting ceremony at their new building located at 1679 Cane Valley Road just north of Columbia, KY.

It will be held on Friday, November 10 at noon and refreshments will be served!


2023-11-06 09:50:09 | Comments | Printable version

Allen Edwin Gilson Jr, 75, Green County, KY

Allen Edwin Gilson Jr. of Green County, son of the late Allen Edwin Gilson Sr. and Betty Wistrom Gilson, was born on Sunday, May 16, 1948 in Wisconsin and passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at his home. He was 75 years, five months, and 18 days of age.

He served his country honorably in the United States Navy for four years, during the Vietnam War. He was an Electronics Technician for the Civil Service Department of Defense. He also enjoyed music and could play just about any instrument he picked up.


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2023-11-06 09:40:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair earns runner-up in KMEA State Championship

By Amber Hobaugh

The Adair County High School Marching Band had a lengthy but successful Saturday this past weekend as they traveled to Bowling Green to participate in the Kentucky Music Education Association's (KMEA) Class AAA semifinals and finals events.

First up, the group headed to Warren Central High School where they performed their show Triplicity amongst 11 other bands of their peers. Competing against bands from Pulaski, Murray, Mercer, LaRue, Russell, John Hardin, South Laurel, Elizabethtown, West Jessamine, Taylor and Garrard this group showed up and showed out to prove what Adair County is made of.


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2023-11-06 09:21:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Sharon Whitehurst: First frost musings

Previous Column: Moving toward equinox, hoping for a mild autunm

By Sharon Whitehurst

Several days of drizzling rain, light winds, leaves drifting down.

Strangely, a spell of rainy weather seems to last longer than the documented actuality. Looking over the notes I scribble in each day's calendar space, I note that we've had a mix of October weather; quite a few days have featured a sequence of sun and clouds.

The black walnut trees at the bend in the lane are among the first to lose their leaves. The leaf-littered ground along the south ravine is a collage of colors and shapes.


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2023-11-06 07:37:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sharon Whitehurst - Whitehurst Diaries

CPD: Driver endangers pedestrians, hits Russell Building

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

On Sunday evening, November 6, 2023, the Columbia Police Department responded to a single vehicle accident on The Public Square after a vehicle struck The Russell Building.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with the vehicle operator and determined he was under the influence. Additionally it was learned from witness statements that a female pedestrian and her son were nearly struck before the collision while walking on the sidewalk.


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2023-11-06 07:20:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 6
Happy Anniversary, Dinesh Dee and Sheetal Daryanani (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Holmes (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brent Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daryl VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eddie Franklin (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kai'Den (Roach) Ingermann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny England | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Marshall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Liam Luke Darnell (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lynn Dudley (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Murrell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Miller Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Abernathy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patricia Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rhonda Atwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Brown Garmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Cox | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Sinclair (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda (Bea) Carol Keltner,Adair County, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Lena Richerson, 96, Taylor Co., KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Perry Watson, Jr., Glasgow, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Lois Elmore, Columbia, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lillian Mouser Bishop, Green Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lola Mae Guffey Mann, Russell Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Woodrow Wilson, Pulaski Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Loy Buchanan,, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Wade Conover, Columbia, KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin Lewis Robertson Green Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pamela Kay Glessing, Russell Co., KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florence Gore, Adair County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Hatfield, Casey County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Noel Evaleen Peers, Glasgow, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janie Woodrum, Casey County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Marshall Rothel Mott, Burkesville, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Lee Patton Evans, Casey Co., KY (1966-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Frances Nadene (Clements) Sears, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Coe, 91, Russell County, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Ray Keith, 97, Metcalfe Co., KY (1918-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Garner, 75, Jamestown, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jenny L. Fugate, Russell Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Euldeen Brown, 79, Russell County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rudy Ray Rogers, 60, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lavonna McKinney Corum, 57, Metcalfe Co., KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Virginia Price, 77, Taylor Co,, KY/Marion County, KY native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Azro L. Young, Louisville, KY/Columbia native (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Patton, Taylor County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Cox, 66, Taylor County, KY/Marion County, KY native (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William 'Bill' Hall, 61, Taylor County, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deva Poff, 64, Casey County, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adrain (Odell) Callahan, 89, Mannsville, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Autic Vivan Loy, 84, Russell Co., KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice (Gayle) Wilson, 77, Liberty, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jennie Barnett, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine (Aunt Kai) Williams, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Lawless, 57, Russell County, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday,Robert Owen Austin, 66, Casey Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hampton, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTCANCELLED First Monday Siren test in Adair County
Recurrent, every first Monday event unless there is a possibility of inclement weather. | (ID:65932, Comment)
11:00amCTServices for Jerry Thomas Compton, 68, Columbia, KY (1955-2023) | (ID:65955, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for Mahlon C. Coblentz, 44, Columbia, KY (1979-2023) | (ID:65919, Comment)
5:00pmCTAdair County Genealogical Society meeting
Mayflower Ancestors and Research by Annita Dial | (ID:65950, Comment)
6:00pmCTColumbia City Council meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:65958, Comment)

 


































 
 
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