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Thanks to the Band and Cheerleaders

From Adair County Schools Athletics

We would like to extend a huge thank you to the band and cheerleaders. They have played a pivotal role in creating the best atmosphere at John Burr Gymnasium as they supported both basketball teams since Meet The Indians.

The dedication and passion Mr. Holmes, Mr. Pharis, Coach McQueary, Coach Booher, and Coach McGaha exude rubs off on their student-athletes and their performances prove it.

The Band and Adair County High School Cheerleading squad learned new songs, cheered proud, played loud, and performed in many moments to create the best experience for fans at games. If you see coaches, a band member, or a cheerleader, thank them for their unwavering support and their resurgence of school spirit.


2025-03-27 21:05:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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New babies at Coview Farms



2025-03-27 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Caitlin Helm.
Quads were born on the Lonely Acre Farm according to proud photographer Caitlin Helm. Mother and four babies - and the chicken - looked to be all doing well when this photo was shared.

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Jason Corbin, 48, Columbia, KY (1976-2025)

Jason Corbin of Columbia died on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:25 P.M. at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 48 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 6pmCT on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Pastor Ryan Boatright officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted by Columbia Lodge 96 following the funeral service.

Visitation is requested after 3pmCT on Monday.


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2025-03-27 18:56:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

KELC Releases 2025 Unemployment Rate Report

From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary February 2025 unemployment rate was 5.3%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

The preliminary February 2025 jobless rate was unchanged from January 2025 and up 0.6 percentage points from one year ago.

The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for February 2025 was 4.1%, which was up 0.1 percentage points from January 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.


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2025-03-27 18:39:25 | Comments | Printable version

State works to implement new 15-year-old Driver's Permit Law

From Allen Blair/Sherry Bray

Frankfort, KY - Now that a new state law, House Bill 15, has taken effect allowing 15-year-olds to earn their driver's permits, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working quickly to implement this exciting change.

The Transportation Cabinet is making system upgrades so a credential can be issued allowing eligible applicants to take the written permit test. As early as April 2, applicants can start making an appointment with the Kentucky State Police. For individuals who have made an appointment prior to that date, please reschedule with Kentucky State Police to prevent delays.
  • Sign up at drive.ky.gov to receive email updates, and be notified when the system is ready.
  • Collect all necessary documents, such as birth certificate, Social Security card and School Compliance Verification Form.
  • Begin studying for the written permit test. The official Kentucky driver's manual can be found on the Kentucky State Police website by clicking here: kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov.
The new law only allows more time for eligible drivers to hold a permit. State law still requires you to be 16 to obtain a license (intermediate).

For more information about Kentucky's graduated driver licensing program and requirements to move from permit to intermediate license to full, unrestricted license, click here: https://drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Pages/GDLP.aspx.


2025-03-27 18:37:42 | Comments | Printable version

Area Easter Egg Hunt on March 29

From Gary Roy

Through the Fire, Gradyville Baptist and SONrise Church will be holding an Area Easter Egg Hunt starting at 10amCT on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Eggs will be hidden around Columbia, starting with the Square, Tractor Supply Shopping Center, IGA Shopping Center and Black Stallion Shopping Center. (Note: Eggs will not be hidden around Wal-Mart this year).


2025-03-27 18:34:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News

Danny Tucker, 80, Russell County, KY

Danny Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Jewish Hospital, in Louisville. He was 80 years of age.

Born February 16, 1945, in Casey County, he was a son of the late R.V. and Rebecca Luttrell Tucker. Danny worked for over 30 years as a mechanic at People's Tobacco Warehouse in Somerset. He also enjoyed working on cars out of his own garage at home. Danny formerly attended the old Fountain Run Church. He was also one of the primary caretakers for Holt-Tucker Ridge Cemetery for many years.


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2025-03-27 15:52:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

2nd Annual Student Exhibition of Learning is April 1

From Sarah Hatton

Adair County Schools is excited to present our 2nd annual Student Exhibition of Learning from 4pmCT to 6pmCT on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY.

There will be:
  • Student Projects
  • CTE Exhibits
  • Extracurricular Showcase
  • Musical Performance
  • Region 5 Champs Indians Basketball Team Autographs
  • FFA New Greenhouse Tours!
Come celebrate Pre-K to 12th Grade Student Learning! Concessions will be available.


2025-03-27 15:33:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Adair Co. Extension District Board to meet Apr 1

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

The Adair County Extension District Board will meet at 4:30pmCT on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 384-2317.


2025-03-27 09:42:57 | Comments | Printable version

Softball: Blue Raiders welcome Midway for Thursday Twinbill

The Lindsey Wilson softball team is off from Mid-South play this week but continues its homestand at 3pmCT on Thursday, March 27, 2025, hosting Midway (KY) in Marilyn D. Sparks Park.

The Eagles represent the fourth different opponent for the Blue Raiders out of the River States Conference and enter the weekday match-up on the heels of a two-game sweep of West Virginia Tech on Wednesday.


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2025-03-27 08:20:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 27
Happy Birthday, Allison Madison Alley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryson Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chelsey N. Morgeson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janusz Piotr Krygier | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy Piercy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lowell Brent Pelston (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melinda Foster | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Randy Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rick Rogers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandy Stearns | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stephen Cape | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Troy Edwin Bohannon (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Ruth Kelsey Royse, Adair Co. native (March 27, 1921 - August 14, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Claudette Smith, Burkesville, KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grace Eastham, 93, Russell County, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dollie Frances Burton, Columbia, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Nolene Bryant Rooks, Adair Co. native (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Fair, Campbellsville, KY/Adair Co. native (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tonia Murphy, Adair County, KY (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Belle Skagg, 85, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Coy L. Ingram, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Poe, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matthew Thomas Hubbard, Taylor Co., KY (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Gene Conner (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Schweitzer, Adair Co., KY native (1910-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Ramey, Wayne Road, Russell Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Whitney Gilpin, Campbellsville, KY, Adair Co., KY native (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Flatt, Russell County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert W. (Bob) Fudge, Adair Co., KY (1912-2012)
Remembering Bob Fudge today 2017 - Gone, but not forgotten | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Fay Holt, Russell County, KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy G. Campbell, Adair County, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie J. Smith, 92, Russell County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Wayne Crumpton, Barren County, KY (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeff (Toes) Tarter, 56, Russell County, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fred Harrison Peavey, Jr., Casey Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elwood Tucker, 78, Taylor County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orean Whittle, 83, Russell County, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Putteet Williams, Casey Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leoma Shive White, Taylor County., KY; Metcalfe Co. KY native (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Glen Davis (Moon) Matney, 67, Green Co., KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernith Parrish, 80, Taylor County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Burton Jasper, 92, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Seward Taylor, 51, Casey Co., KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marlene S. Gaskins, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell Coffey, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scott Turner Neal, 43, Adair County, KY (1975-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Magdalene Bryant Montgomery, Taylor County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tim Shaw, 62, Clinton, Co., KY/Monroe native (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Edrington, 59, formerly of Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Wayne Gosser, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Piercy, 60, Columbia, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tyler Giles, Columbia, KY (1992-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilburn Wade Hunter, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
4:00pmCTACHS SBDM Council meeting | (ID:68512, Comment)
6:30pmCTRevival at New Hope Separate Baptist Church | (ID:68488, Comment)

 


































 
 
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