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Tamara L. Budzisz, 56, Columbia, KY (1968-2025)

Tamara Lynn Budzisz of Columbia passed away on March 14, 2025, at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 56 years old.

Cremation was chosen.


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KAFC approves more than $2.4M in loans

From Madison Pergrem

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 17 agricultural loans totaling $2,431,102 for projects across the Commonwealth on March 14, 2025, at its monthly board meeting.

Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP)
Nine Beginning Farmer loans totaling up to $1,189,625 were approved for recipients in:
  • Adair County ($53,250)
  • Daviess County ($250,000)
  • Graves County ($147,000)
  • Green County ($100,000)
  • Logan County ($30,000)
  • Metcalfe County ($177,500)
  • Monroe County ($125,000 and $125,000)
  • Montgomery County ($181,875)
The BFLP is designed to assist individuals with some farming experience who desire to develop, expand, or buy into a farming operation. Beginning farmers may qualify for financing to purchase livestock, equipment, or agriculture facilities; to secure permanent working capital; for the purchase of farm real estate; or to invest in a partnership or LLC.


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The Spirituals to sing at Sparksville Nazarene Church

The Spirituals, from Edmonton, KY, will be singing at Sparksville Nazarene Church at 10:45amCT on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Pastor Robert Adkins and congregation welcome everyone.

Sparksville Nazarene Church is located at 9562 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY.


2025-03-14 15:25:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

LWC Student leaders at Governor's annual Prayer Breakfast

By Shelby Burton

Frankfort, KY - Lindsey Wilson College student leaders Zachariah Lawson '26 and Sabrina Ruiz '26 participated in a long-standing Kentucky tradition held Tuesday morning in Frankfort.

The Governor's Prayer Breakfast, which dates to 1965, brings together leaders from Kentucky's three branches of government to reflect, give thanks and seek inspiration for a brighter future.

Lawson is president this school year of the Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association, and Ruiz is vice president.


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2025-03-14 15:01:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

CPD: Issue with Verizon call routing

From Chief Evan Burton
Columbia Police Department

We are currently having issues with Verizon phone calls not coming through to our 911 center. Verizon users are being routed to Lexington 911 center. Our back line numbers are 270-384-6464 or 270-384-4760.

We will keep the public updated when this issue is resolved.


2025-03-14 14:58:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Columbia-Adair EDA to meet March 18

From Larry Walker, Chairman
Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority

The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 8amCT on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include the Annual Audit Report, north side utilities, the South Access road project, and a Site Location Partnership marketing proposal.

Meeting Agenda:


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LWC club showcases culture and spirit of Ukraine

From Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson College student Anatoliy Voloshyn said he was overcome by a "feeling of darkness" when his native Ukraine was invaded by Russian military forces more than three years ago.

On Thursday night, Voloshyn found inspiration by the support he received from members of the Lindsey Wilson and Columbia-Adair County communities.

Voloshyn, a business administration senior from Cherkasy, Ukraine, kicked off the inaugural meeting of the Lindsey Wilson Ukraine Club, which attracted more than 50 people from the college and local community to the college's Dr. Robert and Carol Goodin Nursing & Counseling Center.

"Since day one, the support I have received from the Lindsey Wilson community has been unbelievable," said Voloshyn, who is from central Ukraine. "That's why I say this is my second home. It is not just beautiful words - it's about the community, it's about the people here. I'm just so grateful for everyone who has supported us during these difficult and terrible times."

One of the purposes of the college's Ukraine Club is to "show a little bit of spirit and culture" of the Eastern European nation to area residents, said Bohdan Dovbush, a business administration sophomore from Lviv, Ukraine.


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Bobby Lee Davidson, 81, Cumberland County, KY

Bobby Lee Davidson of the Chestnut Grove Community in Cumberland County, Kentucky passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville having attained the age of 81 years, 10 months & 8 days.

He was born in the Slate Fork Community of Cumberland County, Kentucky on Friday, April 30, 1945 the son of Bedford "Dude" & Nancy Vick (Holman) Davidson. He was a kind Christian man, a member of Chestnut Grove Church, was a farmer, worked at Bob Evans in Burkesville, and The Dale Hollow State Park. He loved his cows, farming, and being outdoors.


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2025-03-14 09:29:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Music and Ministry at Glens Fork Community Church

From Sheena Grider

Bryan and Yvonne Hutson with Rescue Me Ministries will be singing at 6pmCT on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Glens Fork Community Church.

Glens Fork Community Church is located at 7949 Highway 55 South, Columbia, KY.


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Ruth Cook, 97, Jamestown, KY

Ruth V. Cook, 97, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was born in Jamestown, KY on May 1, 1927, a daughter of the late Effie (Elmore) and Marvin Mann.

She was a member of Mt. Hope Separate Baptist Church.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 14
Happy Birthday, Brinlee Lane Harvey (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Bryant Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Josh Franklin, (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelli Smith Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Makayla Ann Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Hughes (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mildred Matney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rockie Tucker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ryan Dial | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Samantha Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Samuel Lee Sneed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vincent Palumbo (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florine Moss Bagby, Greensburg, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma Newton, Cambpellsville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Jean Elliott, Burkesville, KY (1964-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sybil Hodges Milby Russell (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Hubbard Cave, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer F. Hendricks, Jr., Russell Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Janice Fay Williams Melton, Cumberland Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Corrine Sparks Harvey, formerly of Breeding, KY, (1920 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby E. Wilson (March 14 1925-October 20,1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, R.T. (Pops) Janes, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Helen Henson, Casey Co., KY, native (1921-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Juanita Nelson, Taylor County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Ray (Rusty) McAllister, Campbellsville, KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lowell Izene Roy Foley, Russell Co. KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Todd Hardin, 39, Campbellsville, KY (1974-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ronald Reed Neagle, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Daniel Joseph (Dan) Broessel, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rockie Dean Tucker, 55, Adair County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allyson Jade Cross and Aubrie Faith Cross, twin girls (2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Demon Roach, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stewart Lee Edwards, 61 Casey Co., KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, E. Dan Clausen, 50, Hart Co., KY (1966-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Pickett O'Banion, 98, Green Co., KY (1920-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edwin Grant, 84, Adair County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie Catherine Beard, 90 Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlene Cowan, 56, Columbia, KY (1966-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarence Edwin 'Frog' Wilson, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Corinne Kemp, 89, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Imogene Coffey Grant, 84, Glensfork, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (Richard) Brockman, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kelly Gene Smiley, 32, Adair Co., KY (1977-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Burris, Adair County, KY (1947-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Manuel Gutierrez, Jr., 53, Campbellsville, KY (1969-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Butler Wade, 76, Adair Co., KY native (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn June Stevens, 71, Adair Co., native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie Morgan, 96, Cumberland County, KY (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Loy, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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