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Lighthouse Restaurant was first Porter's Restaurant

The Porter family started what today continues as the Lighthouse Restaurant, an award winning Kentucky dining destination. The little community of Sulphur Well, Kentucky is known for two primary stories - the healing water, hotel and famous country ham dinners that drew people in the early 1900s, and the tragedy that took father, son and friend away in one hour in 1973.

This is about the tragedy. Kathleen Porter, matriarch of Porter's Restaurant, was interviewed by Geniece Marcum, a friend and neighbor, who wrote about the start up and then the tragedy that set in motion the changes that would put it in the hands of new owners.


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2023-12-19 19:56:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

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Roslyn and Sullivan in new selfie spot on the Square



2023-12-19 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Ellen Zornes.
Roslyn and Sullivan from North Carolina get their photo made while visiting Grammy Terrie Royse in Columbia.

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Part-time job opens for new AC Fiscal Court Clerk

A part time job of recording meeting minutes is open at Adair County Fiscal Court - see the employment ad with the specific details and pay in CM classifieds starting today.

The new hire will be responsible for attending all Fiscal Court meetings and keeping records of all proceedings. Stop by Fiscal Court for an application at the Adair County Courthouse Annex in Columbia.


2023-12-19 19:47:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Jim Pennington, 81, Casey County, KY (1942-2023)

Jim Pennington, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Born March 29, 1942, in Casey County, KY, he was a son of the late William "Boss" and Leslie "Boo" Campbell Pennington. He retired from CSX Railroad. He was also a farmer, good storyteller, and member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church. He was an honest hard-working man that loved his family and his farm in Casey County dearly.


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2023-12-19 18:56:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Ronnie Skipworth, 80, Burkesville, KY (1943-2023)

Ronnie Skipworth, age 80 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Cumberland County Hospital. Ronnie was born on October 22, 1943 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Ivo Mathais Skipworth and Nina Sharp Skipworth.

He was a member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ and a retired educator working in the Park City School System, Kettle Elementary School and later a teacher and principal for the Cumberland County High School.


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2023-12-19 18:49:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Gov. Beshear unveils Forward, Together budget proposal

From Crystal Staley/James Hatchett

Frankfort, KY - On December 18, 2023, less than one week after being sworn in for his second term, Gov. Andy Beshear unveiled his Forward, Together budget proposal, which prioritizes public education and families by funding the largest single pay raise for public school educators and staff in 40 years, fully funding universal pre-K and providing support for child care providers.

The Governor's $136.6 billion two-year budget aims to address the concerns that families worry most about by helping the state build a world-class education system; move major infrastructure projects forward; grow jobs; boost public safety; expand health care and support local and state employees who are working to build a better Kentucky. The investments that are needed to move the commonwealth forward are being proposed without spending any of the state's record-largest Rainy Day fund or General Fund surplus.

"Kentuckians don't wake up every morning thinking about Democrat or Republican - and neither does this budget," Gov. Beshear said. "We are working to address the things that actually matter to our people ... that are important to everyone. This budget reflects our shared Kentucky values of family, faith and community."


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Scam Jam helps Kentuckian overcome Account Takeover fraud

From Tasha Stewart

Frankfort, KY - Just one week after attending the Owensboro Senior Scam Jam, Miriam Taylor put her new knowledge to use after discovering she was a victim of fraud. She credits the expertise gained from the scam jam for her fast action and hopes that sharing her story will encourage others to attend future events.

"I hadn't used my [credit] card in a while, but I got a fraud alert...on my email," explained Taylor. The fraudulent charge was made through an online dating website she had no connection to. Taylor called the number in the fraud alert email and was told a new credit card was on the way. She thought the matter was resolved; however, three new credit cards arrived at her doorstep a few days later.

"Not only did I get a card with my name on it, I got cards with names of two other people that I did not know." This time, Taylor called the number on the back of her original credit card. She discovered that someone used her personal information to add five authorized users to her account, commonly referred to as an account takeover.


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Adams announces 2023 Student Essay and Slogan Contest

From Michon Lindstrom

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced his Office's 2023 essay contest for students in grades 9-12, and slogan contest for students in grades 6-8. The winners will receive prizes and be honored in a public ceremony.

The slogan contest invites middle school students to suggest a slogan to promote respectful discourse in the political arena.

Whether submitted electronically or by mail, all entries must be received by the Secretary of State's Office by 5pmET on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Learn more at https://www.sos.ky.gov/sos-office/Pages/essayslogan.aspx.


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2023-12-19 16:18:53 | Comments | Printable version

Trinity Church Christmas Eve service

From Phyllis Burris

Trinity Church will have a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 4:30pmCT on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Everyone is welcome to come worship with us at this special service.

Trinity Church is located at 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Pastor, Bro. Steve Pescosolido.


2023-12-19 16:12:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Revival at Through the Fire Worship Center in January

From Gary Tucker

Revival at Through the Fire Worship Center will be held January 5-7, 2024, at 6pmCT each night:
  • The Spirituals will be singing Friday night, January 5, 2024, with Brother Mark Bradshaw preaching.
  • The Blakey's will be singing on Saturday night, January 6, 2024, with Brother Jimmy Bunch preaching.
  • The Glory Road Singers will be singing on Sunday night, January 7, 2024, with Brother Mark Adkins preaching.
God will determine when the Revival will end. Call Pastor Gary Tucker at 270-634-2464 for more information and if you need a van ride. "We need more for 2024." Through the Fire Worship Center is located at 24 Burnett Rd., Columbia, KY.


2023-12-19 09:39:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Basketball: LWC teams defeat Campbellsville Harrodsburg

The Lindsey Wilson women's basketball team cruised past the Campbellsville Harrodsburg women's basketball team 104-26 on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Biggers Sports Center.

The Blue Raiders women (11-4) shot a season-high 62.7 percent from the field and made a season-high 10 shots from beyond the arc. The 26 points allowed are a season-low for Lindsey Wilson. The Blue Raiders held a 54-15 edge in rebounds.

In the seconde game of the evening, the Lindsey Wilson men's basketball team defeated the Campbellsville Harrodsburg men 79-62.

Bryce Brown scored a season-high 22 points while on 8-of-14 shooting while grabbing nine rebounds. Kenyata Carbon added 16 points while Jayden Lazard scored a season-high 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting with six assists. Isaac Weaver was also in double figures with 11.

The women return to action at 2pmCT on December 29, 2023, when they host Alice Lloyd at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY.

The Lindsey Wilson men will have a longer break, and return to action on January 4, 2024, when they host Virginia Lynchburg at 2pmCT at Biggers Sports Center.


2023-12-19 09:35:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 19
Happy Anniversary, Charlotte Jessee Young and Tommy Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Laura and Daniel Marcum | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Max and Carolyn Hancock (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Tammy Huff | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carl Dwayne Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cindy Wheeler (1975) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Clinton Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Colton Feese (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donald Brown | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Dalton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelsey Wiley, (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Lonnie Page | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marshall Shelley (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robin Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruth Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Skylar Hare | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wes Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections)
In Member Birthday, Brenda Gail Davis, 60, member Sulphur Well Mormon Church (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elwood Roberts, Taylor County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith Junior Bell, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vivian Eastham, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Burress, Taylor County, KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert V. Collins, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John D. Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George F. Allen, Casey Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1926-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Junior Crawhorn, Adair Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Brown, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Holt, Adair Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clara Margaret Kallman, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gene McQueary, Casey County (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leona Davis, Campbellsville, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald E. Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Will R. (Sonny) Robert Fights, Casey Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John S. Hatter, Casey Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ayden Xzavier Jackson, Taylor Co., KY (2012-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emma Bardin Childress, Adair County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Holly Denise Franklin, Dunnville, KY (1974-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Larry Duane Workman, Green County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Richard - R.D. - Johnson, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scott Alan Alsager, Taylor Co., KY/Iowa native (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward A. Farris, 96, Frankfort, KY/Adair native (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Lee Ervin Chaney, 82, Cave City, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laura Ruth Kirby, Nancy, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna Drucella Gilley, Metcalfe County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Julia Marie White Pierce, Green Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Don C. Hale, Sr., Adair County, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joedene "Joe" Simpson, Green County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Debbie Smith Fleming, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva 'Jean' Newton, Taylor County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Debbie E. Wilson, 65, Russell Springs, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Pelston, 45, Sparksville, KY native (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Dean Blakey, 70, Elizabethtown, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janeice Melson Corbin, 61, Columbia, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Junior Spoon (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lester Burris (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Jean Thompson, 77, Knifley, KY native (1946-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina P. Day, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Lee Goodin, 65, Columbia, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTEDA Board meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:66296, Comment)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:66281, Comment)
11:00amCTPublic Walk Thru of the new JOY Ministries Crisis Resource Center | (ID:66298, Comment)
Services for Barbara Jones, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) | (ID:66309, Comment)
NoonCTInstapot Class at Extension Office | (ID:66053, Comment)
5:00pmCTChristmas Village of Billy Pickett | (ID:66299, Comment)
6:00pmCTACHS Girls Basketball at Glasgow | (ID:66102, Comment)
7:30pmCTACHS Boys Basketball at Glasgow | (ID:66103, Comment)

 


































 
 
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