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Daily News for Friday, March 28, 2025
Agenda for Special Called Fiscal Court Meeting From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in Special Called session at 9amCT on Monday, March 31, 2025, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Suite 1, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Items on the agenda include discussion of the Waste Connections contract, discussion of a raise for bi-weekly employees, and the 2024 Sheriff's budget. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-28 16:36:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Carol Perkins: The Stretch Stitch Previous Column: On the Road Again By Carol Perkins The cute material I found to make teddy bears for the Metcalfe Shoebox Mission was a stretchy knit, which is challenging to navigate around ears, arms, and legs. The setting on my sewing machine needed to be for a stretch stitch. I picked up the manual and read, which is something I don't like to do. I scanned the index for the next fifteen minutes but found nothing about a stretch stitch. I learned about a dozen other stitches, but not the one I needed. A picture showed where the tension for a similar stitch was located, but there was no such "wheel" on the side of my machine. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-28 15:35:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Cynthia (Cindy) Harvey, 71, Columbia, KY (1953-2025) Cynthia "Cindy" (Gault) Harvey of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her residence. She was 71 years old. The family chose cremation, and no services are scheduled at this time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-28 15:29:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Cecilia Louise Atwood, 68, Casey County, KY Cecilia Louise Atwood age 68, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Thursday March 27th, 2025, at the Casey County Hospital. She was born in Casey County, KY on December 2nd, 1956, to the late Creech and Charlotte Raney Carman. Cecilia was a housewife. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-28 11:37:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District March 28, 2025 As of 9:56amCT on Friday, March 28, 2025, the Boil Water Advisory that was issued due to tying into a line for customers on 591-2314 Bull Run Road, Dwight Curry Road and Bovine Lane has been lifted by the division of Water. You no longer have to boil your water. 2025-03-28 11:29:29 | Comments | Printable version
Trash for Cash Pickup-Caution: Old Portland and Portland Rd. From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Pickett's Chapel will be participating in the Trash for Cash program from 8amCT to NoonCT on Saturday, March 29, 2025, picking up Portland Rd. and Old Portland Rd. Please use caution when traveling in these areas. Thank You to Pickett's Chapel for participating in the Trash for Cash program to beautify Adair County! Keep Adair County Litter Free! 2025-03-28 09:55:07 | Comments | Printable version
Lanterns & Tombstones Tour returns April 4 The Fourth Season of Columbia City Cemetery Walking Tour will take place beginning at 7pmCT on Friday night, April 4, 2025, in conjunction with "Columbia Nights" (formerly "To-the-Nines" downtown event). Dave Thomas and Mike Watson will lead participants through various parts of the more than two century year-old graveyard, pointing out bits of interesting lore along the way. The Tour will form at the edge of the Judicial Center parking area at Merchant and Monroe Streets, and will proceed up the drive to the Historic Cemetery. We will return to the same location. Please do not park in the cemetery. This is a walking tour through the historic cemetery and participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, bring a jacket if it is cool, and your enthusiasm. Small flashlights will be provided to aid you in winding your way on the Tour. Hope to see you there! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-28 09:36:50 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Symposium explores Synergy in Leadership From Duane Bonifer Different paths and ways to build effective teams through leadership were put under the microscope at the 2025 Lindsey Wilson College L3 Leadership Symposium, held Thursday, March 27, in the college's W.W. Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall. A nonet of speakers discussed, examined and explored the multitude of traits and characteristics that contribute to the theme of this year's symposium, "Synergy in Leadership: Building, Leading and Thriving in Teams." "What does it mean to be a team, and how do you get them to thrive together?" Director of Civic Engagement, Student Leadership and the Bonner Scholar Program Kisha Burton '13, who organized the symposium, asked the audience. "That's what we will hear from our speakers." Drawn from the college's student body, faculty and staff - what Burton called "a wonderful meeting of the minds from all parts of campus" - the three trios of speakers offered a wide range of approaches to forming and building a team that can thrive in many environments and conditions. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-28 09:29:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Tennis: LWC tops Cumberland in MSC play Lebanon, TN - The No. 3-ranked Lindsey Wilson women's tennis team extended its winning streak with a 5-2 road victory over No. 25 Cumberland (TN) on Thursday evening at the Tommy Gray Memorial Courts. The Blue Raiders (10-2, 2-0 MSC) secured the doubles point and claimed four singles wins, with Anastasiia Ivanchenko clinching the victory to remain undefeated in Mid-South Conference action. The No. 5-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's tennis team secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the No. 12 Cumberland men's team. The Blue Raiders (9-3, 2-0 MSC) claimed the doubles point and earned three singles wins to remain unbeaten in conference play. Marcal Miret provided the clinching at court No. 5 when the Blue Raiders were 3-2 up. Lindsey Wilson returns home on Sunday at 2pmCT to host SCAD Atlanta at the Henry Baughman Tennis Complex. 2025-03-28 09:28:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Retirement Celebration to honor Daryl Flatt Daryl Flatt has served as director of Adair EMS since 2020. He has served on the ambulance service for 25 years and elected as District 2 Magistrate for 14.5 years. A come-and-go (or stay) Retirement Celebration will be held in Daryl's honor from 2pmCT to 4pmCT on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the Adair County Ambulance Service, 906 Wellness Way, Columbia, KY. Everyone is invited to attend. 2025-03-28 09:24:20 | Comments | Printable version
CPD: Drug Contraband at ARJ By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded to Adair Regional Jail on Thursday night, March 27, 2025, after Deputy Jailers discovered a Cumberland County inmate was concealing narcotics. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-03-28 09:20:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 28 Happy Anniversary, Dale and Lana Roy (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Kelsay (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Exie West | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jean Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jess Sparks (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruthie Jackson Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Derman | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Ivan G. Blevins, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark B. Chandler, 92, Taylor County, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Warren Dobson, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dayton Luttrell, Dunnville, KY (1938-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. William Densil Lobb, Green Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenstill Eastham, Russell Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellon Adams Fugate, Adair County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia (Jody) Lane, Casey Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Gooch, Casey County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelda Morrison, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Don Davis, 63, Burkesville, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Benjamin (Big Ben) Campbell, Lebanon, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Edwards, 92, Green Co., KY (1918-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Collins, Taylor County, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacqueline M. Smith Bunting, Pellyton, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Branscum, Russell County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Harris, 70, Casey Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Sneed, 80, Columbia, KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elva Doris Clark, 69, Green County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Lee Durrett, Green County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ernest Joe Ratliff, 89, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Zenith Wynez Despain, 75, Green Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles H. Shirley, 88, Edmonton, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audra Carol (Pudgey) Greenfield , Edmonton, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Atwood, Casey County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Carlis Compton, 85, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co., KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Michael Bruce Kenyon, 75, Green County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim Quinn, 52, Taylor County, KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Telica Rochelle Taylor, 39, Adair County, KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carla Sue Miller, 73, Columbia, KY (1951-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Shively, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Mae Bailey, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Cape, 82, Columbia, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Holt Giles (1909) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey G. Sparks, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Sue Gaskins, 74, Adair Co., KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lisa Campbell Sallee, 54, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Ree Dickson, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Curry Russell, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melissa A. Roberts, 48, Campbellsville, KY (1973-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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