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Daily News for Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Shiloh Church and Montgomery family celebration From Christa Gimbelle, great-great-great granddaughter of Frances Montgomery If you are kin to the Montgomery family by birth or by marriage you are invited to join us for a big two-day event Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, 2025 for the Montgomery Family's Applied Genealogy Weekend. We will also be celebrating Shiloh Christian Church's 150th anniversary, dedicating plaques at the Montgomery Family Pioneer Cemetery in Joppa and at Shiloh. The Montgomery Family provided the wood for the first (1875) Shiloh Church to be built, it’s first minister was Joe Montgomery You don't have to be kin to attend either or both days. Contact information is at the end of this announcement to make arrangements. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-30 22:32:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Detention Center Deputies injured by inmates From Larry Joe Smith, 99.9 The Big Dawg (LEBANON, KY) - Three deputy jailers at the Marion County Detention Center were injured late Monday night, April 28, when an inmate violently attacked staff during an escort. According to a press release from Marion County Jailer Barry Brady, the incident occurred at 11:37 p.m. when Inmate Roosevelt Davis III was being escorted from the recreation yard to the maximum security housing unit. Without warning, Davis charged Sergeant Jon Mullins, striking him in the face and knocking him backward. He then assaulted Lieutenant Rebecca Streeval, hitting her repeatedly in the face and head. Deputy Stephen Feese was also struck while attempting to assist Lt. Streeval. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-30 16:20:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Bonnie Kerns, 67, Russell County, KY Bonnie D. Kerns, 67, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, April 28th, at Taylor County Regional Hospital, Campbellsville, KY. Bonnie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 4, 1957, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Bolin) Carter and Curtis Owens. She was a retired cook. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-30 16:11:32 | Comments | Printable version
Lanterns & Tombstones Tour at Bearwallow Cemetery on Friday The next Lanterns & Tombstones Cemetery Walking Tour will take place beginning at 7pmCT on Friday night, May 2, 2025. Dave Thomas and Mike Watson will lead participants through Columbia & Adair County History at Bearwallow Cemetery on Highway 206, Columbia, KY. This is a walking tour through the cemetery, and participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, bring a jacket if it is cool, and your enthusiasm. For more information, email adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270.380.1024. 2025-04-30 11:34:57 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Water advisories still pending Betty Coomer writes: Let me know when it's safe to drink water on Fairplay Road.Main line breaks caused multiple boil water advisories on Tuesday, and it is recommended that residents in the affected areas, which included Fairplay Road, boil all water used for drinking and cooking. Bring the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. We'll post a notice as soon as we get word that the advisories have been cleared. Comment re: Multiple Boil Water Advisories issued 2025-04-30 11:29:56 | Comments | Printable version
Stilts among winners in 2025 KDA Poster and Essay Contest From Madison Pergrem Frankfort, KY - Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced the winners of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's annual Poster and Essay Contest. The theme of the contest, "Kentucky Agriculture Makes Me Proud," allowed contestants to illustrate, in words and art, their pride in Kentucky agriculture. The Ninth Grade Essay Contest winner was Branham Stilts of Metcalfe County High School. The KDA received 1,001 entries. Each winning entry received a $100 award from Kentucky Agriculture and Environment in the Classroom and will be displayed at the 2025 Kentucky State Fair in August in Louisville. Winning students will be honored on May 10, 2025, at the University of Kentucky's E.S. Good Barn. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-04-30 11:24:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Cattlemen to kick off Beef Month with ribeye sandwiches From Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Adair County Cattlemen's Association will be celebrating May Beef Month from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairgrounds Street, Columbia. Members will be grilling and selling ribeye sandwiches with chips, a drink, and a cookie for $7. Orders may be picked up or consumed indoors at the Extension office. Orders may be placed on the morning of May 1st by phone or in person. To place orders, call the extension office at 270-384-2317. 2025-04-30 09:40:24 | Comments | Printable version
Zane Gist signs to continue baseball at LWC From Jade Waggener, ACHS Senior Writer/Photographer Our guy Zane Gist signed his NLI to Lindsey Wilson College to continue his academic and baseball careers. He is one of the hardest working and dedicated young men to come through Adair County and his craft proves just that. He is intentional and when he puts his mind to a task, he will accomplish it. ACHS will always remember the big home runs, the insane catches he makes in the outfield, and most importantly - how great of a teammate and leader he is. Congratulations, Zane! #RollTribe 2025-04-30 09:35:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 30 Happy Anniversary, Jim and Marsha Napier (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wanda and Terry Kerns (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Sarah Tarter Steele | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Joe Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Lynn Robertson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doris Rush | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eldon Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Inis Phillips (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, J.M. Shelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jared McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melanie S. Amburgey (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Pendleton (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesley Bohannon (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie Hay Miller, 79, Green County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Austin Brice Cook, infant, Princeton, KY/Knifley & Columbia relatives (2017-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Lynn Davis Brock, Greensburg, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allen (Bob) Neal, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gordon Feese (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Byrd, Casey Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Shane Popplewell, 43, Russell Co., KY (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Faye (Burton) Smith, Adair Co. KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hector Aaron Curry, Columbia, KY (2008-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inis Phillips, Adair County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Shuffett Stith, Green County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Roberts Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Colby W. Compton, Adair Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Clements, 87, Casey Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Malcolm B. (Mack) Gaskins, Taylor Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell G. Polston, Russell County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Lee Moore, Jr., Russell Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Brown Emerson, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joseph E. Shuffett, Green County, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flossie Elizabeth Skaggs McAfee, 102, Green Co., KY (1912-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Smith Dunbar, 90, Jefferson Co., KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Manuel Johnson, 79, Casey County, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Linda Lou (Warner) Baumgardner, Taylor Co. KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherry Lynn Rice Cogar, 70, Summer Shade, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Strait, 84, Adair Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlene Miller, Metcalfe Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Hugh Smith, 72, Dunnville, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William M. (Doy) Harden, Taylor County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy M. Johnson, 72, Adair Co., KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Eugenia Johnson Hiser, Center, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry E. (Tony) Davis, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Robert Whitehead, 66, Green County, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Edelen, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tina Marie Wilkerson Payton, 55, Dunnville, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Garner, 54, Jamestown, KY (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia (Kelsey) Hartman, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Aaron, 94, Columbia, KY (1929-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Thorne Burton, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Arthur Sargent, III, 67, Columbia, KY (1957-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Poff, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Moore, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denim J. Sullivan-Miller, 19, Columbia, KY (2002-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Ledford, 85, Liberty, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gordon Feese (1920-2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosemary McQuaide, 59, Columbia, KY (1951-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim Bastin, 56, Liberty, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Lee Wilson, Liberty, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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