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Special Preaching and Singing at Gradyville Baptist on Sunday

From Debbie Bennett

Bro. Sean Sharpe will be preaching at Gradyville Baptist Church at 11amCT on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Glory Roads will be singing at Gradyville Baptist Church at 6pmCT on Sunday evening, March 17, 2024.

All are invited to attend. Gradyville Baptist Church is located at 159 Old Gradyville Church Rd, Columbia, KY.


2024-03-16 15:23:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

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Daffodils at start of sunset



2024-03-16 - South Central Kentucky - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
A fine way to enjoy the earth change from late afternoon to evening.

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Joyce Lee, 59, Russell County, KY (1964-2024)

Joyce Ann Grider Lee, 59, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at home.

Joyce was born in Jamestown, KY on September 11, 1964, a daughter of Mary Juanita (Sullivan) Grider, of Russell Springs, KY and the late Robert Grider.


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2024-03-16 12:36:48 | Comments | Printable version

Redbud challenge - go across Weed Ridge

John and Marcia Walker of Frankfort, say they have Redbuds in bloom. He recommends, from his days growing up in Adair County that we should be driving south and west, for the best chance of seeing them in bloom here.

Specifically, from Columbia south, we should take the Edmonton Road, go through Gradyville, then turn left onto Weed Ridge and drive across to the old Sparksville Elementary school and we'll find them.


2024-03-16 12:34:34 | Comments | Printable version

Melissa Anderson, 61, Dubree, KY (1962-2024)

Melissa Ann Anderson, age 61 of Dubre, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Cumberland County Hospital.

She was born on March 28, 1962 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Ernest and Donna Kay Collinsworth Watson. She was the owner of Silver Crest Creations.


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2024-03-16 12:32:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Joseph Rader Murphy, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2024)

Joseph Rader Murphy of Campbellsville, the son of the late John Murphy and Ruby Daugherty Murphy, was born on April 23, 1942, and departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Green Hill Manor Nursing Home. He was 81 years of age.

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2024-03-16 08:30:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Derringer was guest speaker to Caregivers

Betty Judd, RN, introduced writer Diana Derringer as one who has been a caregiver for 20 years. With her experience has come the ability to give words of wisdom and encouragement to all who are caregivers, present, past or future.

She was the guest speaker at the March Caregivers association meeting held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the Extension Office.

You can find more about Diana at dianaderringer.com. Caregivers meet the second Wednesday of every month at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY


2024-03-16 08:26:43 | Comments | Printable version

Adair County Selected for Grassland Partnership

From Nick Roy, Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources
Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service has been selected among a dozen counties in Kentucky to participate in a USDA funded, multi-state project "Grasslands Partnership". The goal of this project is to implement and demonstrate "climate smart" practices that improve grasslands management and, in turn, improve farm productivity, profits, and access to future markets that may expect enhanced environmental benefits.

If you would like to know more about the Grasslands Project, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 384-2317.


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2024-03-16 08:22:11 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Hands Free Law

Stuart Carman writes:
K.R.S. 189.292 enacted 2010 prohibits driver texting. Appears to have had zero impact
Comments re: Opinion: Kentucky needs a Hands Free state law


2024-03-16 08:17:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

ACSO: North Dakota man arrested on multiple felony charges

From Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Friday, March 15, 2024, at 1:35pmCT, Deputy Sheriff Chandler Staten of the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call from a camper in the Holmes Bend area.

Upon Deputy Staten's arrival, he could hear a female screaming for help inside the residence. A male attempted to block his entrance into the residence but was unsuccessful.

Deputy Staten and CPD Officer Bradley Bates detained the male and rendered aid to the female, who had multiple injuries. Adair County EMS responded to the scene and transported the female to TJ Health Columbia.


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2024-03-16 08:14:32 | Comments | Printable version

Commodities distribution at Jim Blair on Monday

From Bridget Compton
Adair County Deputy Judge Executive

The Adair County Judge Executive along with Lake Cumberland Community Action agency are pleased to announce we will be receiving and distributing another load of commodities from 9amCT to 1pmCT on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Jim Blair Recreational Center located at 901 Hudson St., Columbia, KY.

Commodities will be handed out on a first come/first served basis and all Adair County citizens are welcome to participate.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 16
Happy Birthday, Angie Goodin Carter (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billy Wade Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bro. Larry Glenn Brown | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cabel Anthony Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlotte Blair | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Heather Cravens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Inette Goodin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jessica Jones (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Harmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katherine Louise Grider Lepiarczyk | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaylee Shay Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kendra Brooke Stapp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenndy Grant (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lee Brandenburg | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Bailey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Sneed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mildred Stapp (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robert Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Kay Hammond | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Truesdale Crawley, Burkesville, KY (1940-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bennie Ray Hadley, Russell Co., KY (1947-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Rooks, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Anderson Johnson, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shannon Lynn Thompson, Breeding, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, H.L. (Hulen) Judd, Green Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Clements, Taylor Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Mitchell (Trigg) Wright, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Rinehart, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Alexander, Adair Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mickey Alan Collins, Summer Shade, KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vatis Allen, Casey County, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Roger Wray, Cumberland County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy (Timmy) Holt, 49, Russell County, KY (1965-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessica Gay Tiller, 44, Edmonton, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Stapp, 94, Adair County, KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Bell, Taylor County, KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Cape, Adair County, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Tommy Bland, Taylor Co., KY (1964-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Milton (Butter) Wilson, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Doris Ann Curry, Green County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Lawrence Shuffett, Greensburg, KY, (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Edward Lee (Eddie) Abell, Adair Co., Ky (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Estelle Cox, 92, Taylor County, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Coy Tungate, Marion Co., KY/Taylor Co., KY native (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Walters, 75, Columbia, KY/Crawfordsville, IN native (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Wilson (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice Bowen, of Campbellsville, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bruce Edward Conover, 64, Brandenburg, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis James Pond, 70, Bethelridge, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Gene Burton, 79, Columbia, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Fields, 81, Stanford, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fredrick Haynes, Russell County, KY (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, In Memory Birthday, Ovalene F. Rexroat, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy S. Benningfield, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Jean Milby, 70, Summersville, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lorene Helm (1922-2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Merlene Rexroat, 89, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nora Ham Aaron, Russell Springs, KY (1911) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pearl Blevins, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Despain, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve (Weevie) Harris, 51, Liberty, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walter Edwin Grider (1933-2005) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2024
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
5:00pmCTBenefit singing and auction for Stanley Coffey
Russell County Middle School Gymnasium, 2258 US-127, Russell Springs, KY | (ID:66615, Comment)

 
































 
 
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