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Agenda for special called Fiscal Court meeting

From Bridget Compton
Adair County Deputy Judge Executive

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in special called session at 6pmCT on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend.

Items on the agenda include an EDA Board appointment, Clerk's budget, carpet for the Judicial Center, and clean up of the Courthouse clock.

Meeting Agenda:


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2023-12-27 17:51:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

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Greensburg Street in lights



2023-12-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
This house on Greensburg Street is always a popular favorite for those of us who love to drive and see all the Christmas lights.

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Adair man arrested on felony drug charges

Sheriff Josh Brockman, Adair County Sheriffs Office

On 12-24-23 Deputy Josh Durbin responded to a call in the Glensfork community of Adair County 8 miles south of Columbia.

As a result of the investigation suspected methamphetamine was found in the home and Jonathon Grant age 34, was arrested.


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2023-12-27 12:26:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Board of Elections meets third Thursdays in 2024

By Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk

The Adair County Board of Elections will have their regular monthly meetings for 2024 every third Thursday at 9amCT.

Meeting location: Adair County Clerks Office, Courthouse Annex 424 Public Square, Ste3, Columbia KY 42728.


2023-12-27 11:58:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Nell Frances Ward, 99, Russell County, KY (1924-2023)

Nell Frances Allen Ward, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, having attained the age of 99 years, 11 months and one week. At her passing, she was the oldest surviving member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church and was an active servant in her church many years. She had a love for life; she would spread joy and laughter wherever she went.

She stayed active, traveling and going on adventures. She loved camping and riding motorcycles and four-wheelers. She was a Red Bird Clogger, an avid UK Wildcat fan and a fixture in the Ward family tradition, playing 500 Rummy.


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2023-12-27 11:48:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Happy National Fruitcake Day

National Fruitcake Day, December 27th, is a day for lovers of fruitcake to rejoice in the delights of the world’s most misunderstood fruit.

A fruitcake is a boozy, chewy, rich amalgam of dried fruit, nuts, and sugar, saturated with your favorite alcohol, especially Kentucky bourbon.


2023-12-27 11:45:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Tennessee woman arrested on multiple charges

Sheriff Josh Brockman, Adair County Sheriffs Office

On 12-24-23 at 1:12 a.m. Deputy Josh Durbin made contact with a female on the Louie B Nunn Parkway East of Columbia.

Johnita Easley age 45 of Nashville, was found to be under the influence of an intoxicating substance and placed into custody. During search suspected methamphetamine was located.


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2023-12-27 11:32:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Garry Humphress, 87, Adair County, KY (1936-2023)

Garry Allen Humphress, 87, of Columbia, Kentucky, son of the late Lee A. Humphress and Estelle Hovious Humphress was born October 16th, 1936, in Columbia, KY, and departed this life on December 24th, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

He was a retired cabinet maker. He manufactured cherry furniture for 61 years. He enjoyed mowing and spending time outdoors. He has loved singing gospel music since 1975 and has been singing with the Living Waters Gospel Group for over 18 years. He professed faith in Christ and was a dedicated member of Mt. Zion Church of God for many years. He was a school bus driver for the Adair County School System for 27 years.


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2023-12-27 10:03:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Lois Ann Sapp, 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2023)

Lois Ann Sapp of Columbia died on Sunday, December 24, 2023 in Nashville, TN. She was 64 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery.

The family requests visitation on Friday, December 29, 2023 from 9amCT until time for the service.


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2023-12-27 08:32:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

CPD: Columbia man charged with DUI, theft of state vehicle

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

On Monday night, December 25, 2023, officers responded to Adair Regional Jail shortly after 9:30pmCT, after report of a suspicious male and vehicle parked in front of the facility on Greensburg Street.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with the subject and determined that he was under the influence and detained him. The vehicle in question was a state Highway Department truck which had visible damage on the body.

The Highway Department was notified and it was soon found male had stolen the truck from their office on Campbellsville Street, driving through a locked gate in the process and causing damage to property and vehicle.


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2023-12-27 08:25:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 27
Happy Anniversary, Robert and Robin Smith (1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversrary, Daryl and Lois Wilson (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alisha Stotts (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angie Janes Adams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chloe Summer Lanz (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Crystal Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Gougen | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emmalee Baker (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kayla Rae Duff (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sam Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Travis Giles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Kimbler (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vera Couch (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Phyllis Gary Allen, 60 Casey Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Hutchison Smith Sayre, Adair County native (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel M. Passmore, Russell Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Elmore , Casey Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Veotra Ruth Warf, Green Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Burton Harding, Adair Co., KY native, (1927-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Miller, Adair County, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wayne Moore, Adair County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ida Bell Corbin, Taylor Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cleo Shively, Columbia, KY (1942-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille W. Sparks, Adair County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Elaine Converse, Casey Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Branham, 83, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Van R. Robertson, Russell County, KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rollin Clifton (Jimmy) Antle, Adair Co., KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Williams, 96, Adair County, KY (1918-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lyndon Benningfield , Taylor County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Earl Thomas Loyal, 91, Green Co., KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Pollard, 67, Adair County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lowell Thomas Lee, 82, Knob Lick, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Suzie Whitman Ford, 52, Green Co., KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grover Pierce, 87, Green County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Catherine Kirkpatrick, Cumberland County, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audrey Casey, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Becky Cox, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernard (R.B.) Janes, 96, Columbia, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Farmer, 82, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brittany N. Turner, 34, Campbellsville, KY native (1988-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Duel Sneed (Dec. 27, 1923 - Nov. 30, 1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freddie Ray Denton, 66, Columbia, KY (1955-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Jo Paxton Dewees, 68, Green Co., KY native (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances May, 94, Columbia, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Geneieve (Ginny) Murphy, 65, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Naomi Laverne Byrd, 73, Metcalfe County, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Jeffrey Vest, 60, Casey County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Dwayne Bell, 74, Greensburg, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susie Della Sapp, 99, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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