| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dr. Ronald P. Rogers CHIROPRACTOR Support for your body's natural healing capabilities 270-384-5554 Click here for details ![]() ![]() ![]() Columbia Gas Dept. GAS LEAK or GAS SMELL Contact Numbers 24 hrs/ 365 days 270-384-2006 or 9-1-1 Call before you dig Visit ColumbiaMagazine's Directory of Churches Addresses, times, phone numbers and more for churches in Adair County Find Great Stuff in ColumbiaMagazine's Classified Ads Antiques, Help Wanted, Autos, Real Estate, Legal Notices, More... ![]() |
Daily News for Friday, May 9, 2025
Green County Fire Department pancake breakfast Green County fire department will hold its 2025 Crusade for children pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 6am to noon. It's eight dollars for all you can eat - pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, and juice. Three and under eat free. 2025-05-09 23:51:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Victoria Marie White, 52, Adair County, KY Victoria Marie White of Columbia, KY was born September 28, 1972, in Oklahoma to Cathy Pack Stephens and the late Glenn Gillespie. She departed this life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin Hospital in Elizabethtown, KY having attained the age of fifty-two years, seven months and seven days of age. She had made a profession of faith and was a Christian. Victoria had a humble, sweet, caring, loving heart. She loved babies and all animals and creatures. She loved swimming, sewing, crafting, music, planting flowers, road trips and all things sparkly. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her joy and happiness. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-09 23:49:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Pat Cave Webster, 87, Taylor County, KY Pat Cave Webster, a beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully in Lexington, Kentucky, on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Born to Helen and Ruby Cave, Pat was a lifelong resident of Campbellsville. She attended Campbellsville Schools and graduated from Campbellsville University with a degree in education. On April 28, 1961, she married Robert Webster. They shared a loving marriage until his passing on May 2, 2000. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-09 23:48:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Annual Click It or Ticket effort runs May 12 to June 1 From Marla Marrs Frankfort, KY - Kentuckians are reminded to buckle up and properly secure children in car or booster seats to keep themselves safe throughout the year and during the "Click It or Ticket" Campaign, which runs May 12 to June 1, 2025, and includes the Memorial Day holiday. "It only takes two seconds to fasten your seat belt - and those two seconds could save your life," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "We want everyone to buckle up, every trip. Let's look out for one another and make sure we all get to where we're going and come back home, safely." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-09 16:08:58 | Comments | Printable version
LWC inducts 8 into Nursing International Honor Society From Duane Bonifer The Lindsey Wilson College nursing program concluded one of its busiest and most successful school years on May 1, 2025, by welcoming eight new members into its chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society of nursing. Inducted into Sigma were:
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-09 15:36:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
BFLP Loans approved in Cumberland and Green Counties From Madison Pergrem Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 16 agricultural loans totaling $3,412,125 for projects across the Commonwealth today at its monthly board meeting. Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP) Eleven Beginning Farmer loans totaling up to $2,387,125 were approved. Loan recipients were in Barren ($155,000 and $225,000), Boone ($250,000), Breckenridge ($250,000), Cumberland ($112,625), Green ($250,000), Harrison ($250,000), Larue ($250,000) Lincoln ($250,000) Scott ($250,000) and Wayne ($144,500) counties. 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. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-09 15:32:24 | Comments | Printable version
Charles Tooley, 60, Columbia, KY (1964-2025) Charles Tooley of Columbia, formerly of Tompkinsville, died on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:15 A.M. at TJ Health Columbia. He was 60 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Fontice Pipkin officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 1pmCT on Saturday, and after 7amCT on Sunday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-09 15:28:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Chloe Mae Taylor Carmicle, 6, Adair Co., KY (2018-2025) Chloe Mae, 6-year-old daughter of Tara Taylor Cole and her husband Trevor passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Casey County Hospital. She was born in Lexington, KY on November 1, 2018. Chloe had many struggles in her short life and is now all better in the hands of Jesus. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Pellyton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 11amCT until 1pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-09 15:24:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Boil Water Advisory issued for parts of Northern Adair Co. Update: Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District Date Issued 05/9/2025, Time Issued 1:15 pm A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers in the following areas:
This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. 2025-05-09 15:20:20 | Comments | Printable version
Kelleyville Community Church VBS starts June 1 From Linda Tucker Kelleyville Community Church will be having Vacation Bible School from 5:45pmCT to 8:15pmCT nightly on June 1-5, 2025. This year's theme is "True North- Trusting Jesus in a Wild World". There will be classes for all ages including adults. A small meal will be served each night starting at 5:45pmCT. Bro. Matt Pendleton and congregation invite everyone to attend. Kelleyville Community Church is located at 77 Kellyville Rd., Columbia, KY. 2025-05-09 11:30:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
CPD: DUI Wanton Endangerment By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department initiated a traffic stop early Friday morning, May 9, 2025, near exit ramp 49 on The Cumberland Parkway. After making contact with vehicle operator it was determined she was under the influence, and she was taken into custody. A juvenile passenger in the vehicle was later picked up by a family member. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-09 11:28:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Motyl excels in the classroom and in the pool From Duane Bonifer Most college students hope to have their research published at least once in graduate school. But Lindsey Wilson College student Sara Motyl '26 has already accomplished that twice as an undergraduate student. Motyl was recently featured as a co-author on an article that appeared in the research journal Applied Sciences. A biology major from Lodz, Poland, Motyl was part of a research team that tested whether a beverage made with apple pomace, which is waste from the production of apple juice, can help humans better digest certain foods. It was the second time Motyl's name appeared on an academic research article. Last year, she was part of a publication that researched applications of the Kamchatka berry. Both articles emerged from the work of a 2023 summer research team at Lodz University of Technology that included Motyl. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-09 11:25:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 9 Happy Anniversary, Joe and Bonnie Birdwell (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alyson Kate Friend (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Ray Roberts Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Candice Potts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carl Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clay York (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darrell Treece (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gloria Sullivan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janet Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JoD Curry (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Misty May (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Na Tasha Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Naomi Caressa Chundy (20015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Osby Buddy Karnes, Jr | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Preslie Lawless | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Marie Johnson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephanie Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tillie Shelton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tonya G. Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wanda Wisdom | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Blake Pinson, Campbellsville/Pikeville, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy VanDyke Barnett, Taylor Co., KY native (1920-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jonathan S. Huddleston, Russell Co., KY (1990-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann Hendricks, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Sallee, formerly of Taylor Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Edrington, Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claudia Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eileen Compton, Adair Co., KY (1928 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lissie Mae Perkins Ervin, Greensburg, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharlene Judy Doyle, Adair County, KY (1951-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth M. Johnson, Adair Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Wade Owens, 93, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester Lee Wesley, Casey County, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brent Harrison, 62, Casey County, KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Jane York, 73, Burkesville, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carrie Mae Phillips, Taylor County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Riddle Ferguson, 94, Burkesville, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila Fay England, 54, Columbia, KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stewart Cochran, 62, Casey Co., KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Suzie Whitman Ford, 52, Green Co., KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ronald (Ronnie) Wilson, 67, formerly of Greensburg, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Alice Behringer, 64, Burkesville, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Joyce Hart, 67, Georgetown, KY, formerly of Russell Springs, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Vibbert Martin, 90, Glasgow, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Grider Parrish, Adair County, KY (1963-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Ray (Bubby) Roberts, Jr., 44, Columbia, KY (1976-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Condy Lee Young, 78, Columbia, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Kenneth H. Pope, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elnora Burton, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freddie Loy, 81, Adair County, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Sue Martin, 61, Monticello, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Clements, Casey Co., KY native (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Mae Kirkpatrick-Forrest, 76, Savoyard, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William G. (Bill) Bradshaw, 88, Greensburg, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William "David" Loy, Adair County, KY native (1945-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Xander (Marty) Hopper, 16, Campbellsville, KY (2006-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
|
![]() ![]() ![]() |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quick Links to Popular Features
Looking for a story or picture? Try our Photo Archive or our Stories Archive for all the information that's appeared on ColumbiaMagazine.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contact us: Columbia Magazine and columbiamagazine.com are published by Linda Waggener and Pen Waggener, PO Box 906, Columbia, KY 42728. Please use our contact page, or send questions about technical issues with this site to webmaster@columbiamagazine.com. All logos and trademarks used on this site are property of their respective owners. All comments remain the property and responsibility of their posters, all articles and photos remain the property of their creators, and all the rest is copyright 1995-Present by Columbia Magazine. Privacy policy: use of this site requires no sharing of information. Voluntarily shared information may be published and made available to the public on this site and/or stored electronically. Anonymous submissions will be subject to additional verification. Cookies are not required to use our site. However, if you have cookies enabled in your web browser, some of our advertisers may use cookies for interest-based advertising across multiple domains. For more information about third-party advertising, visit the NAI web privacy site.
|