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Twas the Night Before Christmas at Story Alley

Story Alley, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' was enjoyed by families Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Adair County Public Library.

The outdoor event was staged in the wide walkway between the Library and the new Genealogy Center next door. Pages at kids-eye-level were spaced so the children could walk and read with their families.

At the halfway point they found refreshments and treats.


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Elijah was at the Christmas Elf house



2023-12-23 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The Adopt A Christmas Elf Reading Buddy Program offered an Official Certificate of Adoption and was a feature of Story Alley at the Library. Elijah was adopting an elf in the winter reading challenge.

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Garry Coomer, 72, Adair County, KY (1951-2023)

Garry Coomer, 72, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a former member and song leader for Morris Chapel United Methodist Church and most recently attended the Pleasant Ridge Church.

Garry has been an employee of Lindsey Wilson College Plant Operations since he was 19 years old serving the college for over 52 years, longer than any other employee. He was willing to serve the college in any way possible and always with a smile on his face and a positive attitude. Garry's work at Lindsey Wilson college has not gone unnoticed as the school named the street where the physical plant building is located has been named Gary Coomer Drive to honor his lifetime of service.


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2023-12-23 18:56:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

CPD: Traffic stop leads to arrest for possession

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

The Columbia Police initiated a traffic stop Friday night, December 22, 2023, on Westwood Drive initially for a vehicle having no registration plates. After making contact with operator, officers received verbal consent to search vehicle.

During the search, officers located a clear plastic baggie between driver and passenger seats containing a white powder substance consistent with methamphetamine.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 23
Happy Anniversary, Calvin and Mary Cooley (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Donald and Dawn Coomer (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, J.C. and Vickie Johnson (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Pam and Travis Paul Scott (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Ruby and Lester Sneed, (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Vaughn and Connie Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Addie Popplewell (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bethany Dawn Helm (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dennis Yates (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dr. Ronald P. Rogers (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dusty Claiborne (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dylan Hoskins (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jailynn Riter (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Johnathon Vaughn (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenneth Douglas Blakey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny Perkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Rodgers Flinn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael Boils | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nicholas Lewis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Raysean Hughes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robbie "Chin" Burton (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Travis Tucker (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Akin Moss, Taylor County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Garnett Hayes, Russell County, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Carol Arnett, Campbellsville, KY (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Stout Hobson, of Kamiah, ID (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Corene Mitchell, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William B. Baise, Cumberland Co., KY native (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvin E. Durham, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hubert Glen Gosser, Russell Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Albert Lynwood (Sonny) Cave, Taylor Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Fannie Asbury, Green Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curly T. Lowery, Taylor County, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose Marie Curry, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louis Keller, Cumberland Co., KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Perry, Cumberland County, KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Bro. Richard Lee Owens, Windsor, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Col. O.D. Robertson, 82, Russell Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Louise Schorman, 84, Adair Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Bobby Joe Johnson, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clavin White, Marrowbone, Cumberland Co. KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freddy Carol Cary, 74, Cumberland Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josephine Rae Fields, 80, Edmonton, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Bailey, Edmonton, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelynn Grace Rodenberg, stillborn, (d. 23 Dec 2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilbur Clarence (Denver) Wilson, Pulaski Co./Casey native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty Arnett Wright, 64,, Green County, KY/Taylor Co., KY native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chris Sallee, 41, Taylor County, KY (1975-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Wayne Edwards, Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marita Warren Wright, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Rector Belton, Adair County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brent Cox, 78, Taylor County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
in Memory Birthday, McEva Mayse, 98, Glensfork, Adair County, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Franklin, Russell County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Wayne Poynter, Metcalfe County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur Lee Wesley, Casey Co., KY (1926-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brigadier General Noah Edward Loy, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Ann Miller, 44, Russell Springs, KY (1976-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garnett Womack, Columbia, KY (1923-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Wesley Brackett, 92, Liberty, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Allen (Jimmy) Gaines, 86, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Edward Wayne, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Robert "J.D" Dishman (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joanna Gilpin Rogers, 89, Columbia, KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phallis J. Crockett, 78, Columbia, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard William Bryant, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Withers Story, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, December 23, 2023
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
11:00amCTServices for James Darrell Loy, 65, Columbia, KY (1958-2023) | (ID:66325, Comment)
5:00pmCTChristmas Village of Billy Pickett | (ID:66302, Comment)

 


































 
 
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