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Daily News for Tuesday, September 24, 2024
ACHS Educator Spotlight: Trent Hadley By Jade Waggener ACHS senior reporter for Columbia Magazine Meet Mr. Trent Hadley, one of the assistant principals at Adair County High School. Mr. Hadley shares, "In this role, I support Mr. Parnell in managing school operations, fostering a positive learning environment, overseeing staff and student activities, and ensuring educational standards and policies are upheld. "I have been assistant principal at Adair County High School since the 2022-23 school year and have been apart of Adair County Schools since 2016. "I'm married to Martina Loy Hadley and together we have one son, Hayes Hadley, a fifth grader at Adair County Elementary School." 2024-09-24 23:34:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Linda Sue Polston, 72, native of Russell County, KY Linda Sue Polston, 72, of Jamestown originally, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was born in Jamestown, KY on May 3, 1952, a daughter of the late Joy (Flatt) and Ottis Polston. She was a retired CNA. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-09-24 20:57:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Apple Festival is this weekend in Liberty Liberty Tourism & Convention Commission announces the celebration of the Casey County Apple Festival's 50th anniversary in downtown Liberty, KY, this weekend September 26-28, 2024. Apple Festival booklets are available to pick up for FREE at City Hall, available 8-4:30 Monday-Friday, 518 Middleburg St Liberty KY. Event higlights follow: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-09-24 20:53:08 | Comments | Printable version
Whistle Sullivan, 83, Green County, KY (1941-2024) Wendell DeLynn "Whistle" Sullivan of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Brady B. Sullivan and Blanche Bagby Sullivan Crain, was born Saturday, January 25, 1941 in Green County and departed this life on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Baptist Health Hardin. He was 83 years, 7 months and 29 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Fry Baptist Church. He was a member of the Greensburg Masonic Lodge #54 F&AM. He was also a veteran having served in the United States Army and Army National Guard, and worked for GE as a Line Worker and Fork Lift Driver. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-09-24 20:45:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Annex Storm Location From Mike Keltner, Director Adair County Emergency Management The Adair County Courthouse Annex will remain available for a temporary storm location through the evening on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. 2024-09-24 16:25:17 | Comments | Printable version
All Roads Lead Home: LWC's 93rd Homecoming Celebration By Venus Popplewell LWC Director of Public Relations Three alumni and one longtime member of the LWC Board of Trustees will be honored during Lindsey Wilson College's 93rd homecoming celebration, September 26-28, 2024. The awards luncheon will be held at 11amCT on Saturday, September 28, in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. The event-packed weekend dubbed "All Roads Lead Home" will feature reunions for the Bonner Scholars and Volunteers; a reunion for former LWC Homecoming kings and queens; a reunion for graduates of the LWC education program; a homecoming kickoff event with fireworks and a pep rally; and an alumni tailgate before the game sponsored by 93.5 WAIN. All current and former LWC faculty and staff are invited back to campus at 11amCT, on Friday, September 27, 2024, for the 8th annual faculty and staff reunion picnic on the campus quadrangle. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-09-24 14:52:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
KSP update on officer-involved shooting in Russell Co. From Sherry Bray Russell Springs, KY - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team continues to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 16, 2024 at approximately 5:27 p.m. CDT in Russell County. Preliminary findings from the investigation indicate that Trooper Jake Smith from Post 15, Columbia, attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the Russell Springs community. Initially, the subject vehicle came to a stop, but during the interaction, the subject vehicle accelerated away from the stop resulting in a vehicle pursuit. Trooper Smith pursued the vehicle for a short distance until the vehicle stopped behind a residence on Bluebird Drive. The operator of the vehicle, later identified as Joshua George Arnold, a 41-year-old male, immediately exited the vehicle and fired a handgun multiple times in the direction of Trooper Smith. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-09-24 14:47:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Week-End Revival at Egypt Christian Church From Willie M. Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church will have revival services Sept 28 and 29, 2024, with services beginning at 6:30pmCT each evening and 10amCT on Sunday morning. There will be a Concert of Prayer on Saturday where a variety of needs will be prayed for. Those in need of prayer are invited to be present to receive the anointing of prayer. Special musical guests are Christian Heirs on Saturday and local artists Lydia Tiller and Will Rich on Sunday. Sermons on Sunday will be by Phil LaMaster. Everyone is invited to come and be blessed. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4857 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. 2024-09-24 14:42:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Billy Spears, 86, Cumberland County, KY William B. "Billy" Spears, age 86, of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born on April 12, 1938 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Clury and Letha Wells Spears. He was a former employee of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and was a member of Red Banks Church. He was a talented musician and loved to play and sing. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-09-24 12:00:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
A wish for present and future officials By William R. Feese, Retired Teacher When I drive through the Adair County Public School Campus, I think about how fortunate we are that decades ago our School Board and Superintendent had the wisdom and vision to purchase that property. My wish is that all of our present and future officials have the wisdom and vision to always make decisions that are in the best interest of our community. 2024-09-24 11:12:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
His Heart to sing at Cane Valley Christian on Sept 29 From Nancy Cundiff His Heart will be singing at Cane Valley Christian Church, at 10:15amCT on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Bro. Godfrey Jackson and congregation invite everyone to attend. Cane Valley Christian Church is located at 2250 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY. 2024-09-24 11:09:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
T.J. Health Columbia Health Fair and Lab Draws From Stacey Biggs The Community Health Fair will take place from 7amCT to 10amCT on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at T.J. Health Columbia, 901 Westlake Dr, Columbia, KY. The testing includes total cholesterol and triglycerides, biometrics exams and PSA for men. Flu shots, Shingles, COVID-19 and Pneumonia vaccines will be available in a limited quantity. Carotid and Aorta vascular screenings are also available for $50 each. T.J. Health Columbia will be having lab dates on October 2, 17, and 18, 2024, from 6amCT to 9amCT each day. Pre-registration must be completed to attend the lab draws, and you must attend on that date and time. No walk-ins will be accepted. For accurate results, do not eat or drink the morning of the test. Pre-register at www.tjregionalhealth.org. The TJ Health Columbia lab event is made possible with support from the Good Samaritan Foundation and the Lindsey Wilson College Nursing Division. 2024-09-24 08:28:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
WBKO Coverage of Fiscal Court tensions Adair County Judge-Executive Larry Russell Bryant and Magistrate Daryl Flatt present opposing viewpoints in an article and news report from WBKO in Bowling Green highlighting the tensions on the Adair County Fiscal Court after the recent spate of resignations: Watch or read at WBKO.com: Tensions highlight fractures in Adair County government 2024-09-24 08:18:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Mercy's Won at Bethlehem Separate Baptist on Oct 6 From Dylan Gentry The Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church will soon host the gospel group Mercy's Won. The group will be visiting during the 10amCT service on Sunday, October 6, 2024. All are invited to attend. Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church is located near the Adair-Russell County line at 3722 KY-80, Russell Springs KY. We hope to see you there. 2024-09-24 08:00:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Level 1 Drought declared in all Kentucky counties Update: State Drought Declaration removed From John Mura Frankfort, KY - The Office of the State Climatologist and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in coordination with the Kentucky Drought Mitigation Team, are issuing a Level 1 Drought Declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. A Level 1 Drought indicates moderate to severe drought conditions have developed, primarily affecting soil moisture and vegetative health. Serious impacts to agricultural water needs, wildfire risk and other water-sensitive sectors can be expected in the designated areas, with the hardest-hit areas being portions of Western and Central Kentucky, as well as parts of the Bluegrass region. The Commonwealth of Kentucky is experiencing widespread dryness that has intensified over the latter part of the summer. Precipitation that has fallen over the past two months has been spotty and has resulted in drought conditions that primarily affect soil moisture and vegetative health. In some areas the drought has impacted agricultural water needs and increased the risk of wildfires. "Over the past 30 days, data from the UK Ag Weather Center shows that the state has only averaged 1.69 inches of rain, which is over 1.5 inches below normal," said Matthew Dixon, senior meteorologist with the University of Kentucky Agricultural Weather Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2024-09-24 07:52:31 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 24 Happy Anniversary, Becky and Kenny Jennings (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Henry and Jessica Anderson (2016) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alex Michael Martin (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Derek Wilkinson (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jesse Chance Huckaby (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Ann Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Hunt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katy Roy (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lachana Scholl | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Walker Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paige Smith (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Scotty Thompson (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharla Gard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shawn Sinclair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Powell Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Thomas Hughlett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Douglas Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, B.J. Holt Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie B. Lawson, Russell Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, C. Darrell Kemp, Taylor County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Mildred Roy, Casey Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jones, 48, Russell Co., KY (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Festus Crawley Conley, Cumberland Co., KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cuthburt Eldon Fox, Russell County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard (Ed) Skaggs, Russell County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Wilson, Adair County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dessie Uldeen Garner Ferguson, Burkesville, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christian Zimmerman, of Casey County, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmar Ray Foster, Adair Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Young, 85, Russell County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Weldon Howard Neal, Sr., Metcalfe Co., KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlin Edwards, 77, Green Co./Adair native, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Gregory Hopper, 35, Russell County, KY (1981-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raquel Ieasha Anyega, 14, Columbia, KY (2002-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason Aaron Wheeler, 44, Columbia, KY (1972-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnetta Collins, Casey County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcella Ann Birge Key, 62, Metcalfe Co., KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Marie Dutton, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Robinson, 78, Casey County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barry Dowell, 51, Adair County, KY (1966-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Sluder Eastridge, 99, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Lyons, 79, Metcalfe County, KY (1939-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy L. Harmon, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton Lewis Jones, 59, Columbia, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Johns, 58, Taylor Co., KY native (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dee Edward McCubbin, 83, formerly of Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacqueline (Jackie) Marcum, 43, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Elaine Weddle, 46, Somerset, KY (1974-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joan Cole Lawless Loy, 80, Columbia, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, June Hansen, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pat Williams, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Wethington Wolford, 73, Clementsville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila K. Coffman, 46, Liberty, KY (1973-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Edwin Bryant, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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