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Daily News for Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Pets top activities in the holiday season People love spoiling their pets for the holidays. And dressing them. According to a survey by Chewy, a whopping 94 percent of pet owners include their pets in the holidays and 58 percent plan to buy their pet two or three gifts. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-12-06 21:55:11 | Comments | Printable version
Lois DeMumbrum, 76, Edmonton, KY (1947-2023) Annie Lois DeMumbrum was born June 17, 1947, and passed away December 01, 2023, at Metcalfe County Health Care. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Mary England and son-in-law Brian Goldsmith. Lois was a homemaker, worked at Western Auto, was a cook in the school system, and worked as a CNA at TJ Samson Hospital. She had been retired for several years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-12-06 21:49:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ephriam McDowell story to be held in Green County In a joint effort with the Green County Arts Council, Green County Public Library, and Kentucky Humanities, the Ephraim McDowell Story will be presented at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5pmCT. This event is free and open to the public. 2023-12-06 21:22:04 | Comments | Printable version
Larry Gadberry, 81, Taylor County, KY (1941-2023) Larry Gadberry of Campbellsville, born December 27, 1941, died at age 81 on December 4, 2023. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was decorated with the Purple Heart award for his sacrifices in the Vietnam War. He was a former co-owner with his wife, Margaret, of Lee's Famous Recipe in Greensburg for twenty two years. He was a stock car driver who enjoyed racing, as well as playing cornhole and horseshoe, fishing, and watching the Cincinnati Reds and Kentucky basketball. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-12-06 21:19:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rachel Meadows, 69, Green County, KY (1954-2023) Rachel Lou Young Meadows was born September 24, 1954, in Metcalfe County, KY to the late Thurman and Rachel Bernice Davis Young. She departed this life Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the U of L Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY, having attained the age of sixty-nine years, two months and nine days. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of South Summersville Baptist Church. She worked at Fruit of the Loom until closing. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-12-06 21:16:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC to hold 2 ceremonies for largest winter commencement in school history Lindsey Wilson College will award 632 degrees on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at its 118th commencement ceremony. This will be the largest winter commencement for the 120-year-old liberal arts college. LWC will hold two ceremonies to accommodate the large crowd. Graduates have been allotted tickets for guests in attendance. The first ceremony will take place at 10amCT on December 9, in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. The Saturday morning event will recognize students earning the following degrees: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Education and Doctorate of Philosophy. The second ceremony will take place at 2pmCT on December 9, in Biggers Sports Center. The Saturday afternoon event will recognize students earning the following degrees: Master of Science and Master of Business Administration. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-12-06 12:30:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Mary Ernestine Bennett, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2023) Mary Ernestine (Moss) Bennett of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her residence. She was 86 years old. Funeral services will be held at 10amCT on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Steve Coffey officiating. Burial will follow in the Morris Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-12-06 12:25:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Team qualifies for National Quizbowl Tournament Two Adair County Quizbowl teams competed in the Carolyn Hawkins Memorial Tournament on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Cookeville High School in Cookeville, TN. The A Team--made up of Trey Stephens, Bailey Watts, Andrew Zinati, and Christopher Armenti--posted a third place finish, and the teams qualified for NAQT and PACE national competition for the first time since 2018. NAQT Nationals will be held May 24-26, 2024, in Atlanta, GA, and the PACE Nationals are in Reston, VA, on June 8 and 9, 2024. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-12-06 10:49:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
2023 Adair Co. Band Christmas Concert and Spaghetti Lunch From Jordan Humphress The annual Adair Co. Band Spaghetti Lunch will be held at 12:30pmCT on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in the Adair County Middle School Cafeteria. Plates will be $10, and will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and a drink. We will also be hosting a dessert auction throughout the event. The Adair County Band Christmas Concert will be taking place at 2pmCT on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in the gymnasium at Adair County Middle School. The concert will feature performances from our beginning band, middle school band, and high school band. The students have put together a fantastic concert that we look forward to showcasing to the community, and we would look forward to seeing you there! Adair County Middle School is located at 322 General John Adair Dr., Columbia, KY. 2023-12-06 10:14:51 | Comments | Printable version
Track and Field: LWC at Commonwealth College Opener Louisville, KY - The Lindsey Wilson track and field teams competed in the Commonwealth College Opener over the weekend in Louisville, KY. The men grabbed a win in the opener thanks to junior Logan Bullock and his impressive performance in the 1 mile event where he recorded a time of 4:35.31. In the same event, Blake Mulling finished fifth with a time of 4:48:48. The women had nine top ten finishes throughout the day, with the strongest performances in the 500m and the 1000m. Freshman Alejandra Recarey finished in third in the 500m with a time of 1:25.90. In the 1000m, freshman Clayra Darnell came in sixth with a time of 3:12.71, followed by Olivia Rudder, Alexandra Solis, and Macey Wilson in seventh, ninth, and tenth, respectively. In the men's 1000m, two junior Blue Raiders finished inside the top five with Nolan Foushee obtaining second place with a time "B" standard time of 2:29.69. and Justin Stearns earning fourth place with a "B" standard time of 2:30.40. Concluding the top five finishers across all events was Marti Mollins with a fourth place finish in the 500m with a time of 1:08.89. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-12-06 10:07:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Nov 28 Fiscal Court meeting notes In addition to regular business and other agenda items, the court approved a number of road projects, approved hiring an Occupational Tax Director, discussed issues at the 911 Center, approved the auction of the Adair Friends and Neighbors building, approved $70k to hire a 2nd Sheriff's deputy and purchase a vehicle, and noted the resignation from clerk duties by Bridget Compton who will remain the Deputy Judge Executive. By Makayla M. Wright Adair Progress Staff Writer On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the Adair County Fiscal Court held a regular called meeting. The next Adair County Fiscal Court meeting will be held on December 28, 2023. Click headline for a summary of the November 28 meeting. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-12-06 10:00:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Shop Local campaign finishes with drawings By Ellen Zornes Congratulations to the 2023 winners of the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce 2023 Shop Local campaign. Each of the winners received a $50 gift card from the business where they registered. The campaign held each year is meant to put the spotlight on all the assets of home businesses before shoppers travel to other towns or shop online for the holiday season. The winners follow: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-12-06 08:47:40 | Comments | Printable version
Ricky Lee Whittle, 50, Russell County, KY (1973-2023) Ricky Lee Whittle, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday December 3, 2023, in London, Kentucky. He was 50 years of age. Born January 3, 1973, he was a son of the late Gary Lee and Helen Jean Hammonds Whittle. Ricky enjoyed fishing whenever he had the chance, but he really loved to travel and just "do his own thing." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-12-06 08:32:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jeff Pierce, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1966-2023) Jeffrey D. Pierce, 57, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, December 3rd in Russell Springs, KY. He was born October 24, 1966, a son of the late Lillian (Snow) and Jim Pierce. He was a business owner and a truck driver. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-12-06 08:30:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries 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, Roberna "Wootsie" Potts (1943) | (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, 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 Wednesday, December 6, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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