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New book showcases rich history of AC Fair

The long and colorful history of the Adair County Fair is the subject of a new book which documents a community tradition that dates back to 1884. All proceeds from the sale of "A History of the Adair County Fair," by Columbia native Rodney White, will directly help the Adair County Fair Association.

The book covers the fair's origins in the late 1800s through its evolution to the present day. Though the fair was held annually, it paused in select years due to events such as the Great Depression, the Spanish flu, and both World Wars.


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Two local film makers share works at City event



2025-06-22 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Trey Stephens, City of Columbia.
The City of Columbia welcomed everyone to the Film Festival Thursday and Friday at the Slider Auditorium, LWC. Jenna Snow Grant shared her film: "The Crow" on Thursday, and Master Magician Lance Burton shared his film: "Billy Topit" on Friday.

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Jimmie Perry, 86, Cumberland County, KY

Jimmie Perry, age 86 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his home. Jimmie was born on September 13, 1938 in Cumberland County, Kentucky to the late Ted Perry and Mary Cloyd Perry. He was a longtime mechanic and former owner of T & J Body Shop and in later years did small engine repair.

He was a member of Burkesville First Methodist Church and a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Frances Fletcher Perry and one brother Don Perry.


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FNU Maternal Health Documentary on KET

Versailles, KY - Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has produced a documentary about maternal health care and the role of nurse-midwives. The documentary Nurse-Midwives: Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis will be airing on Kentucky Educational Television (KET) several times in June:
  • Monday, June 23, 6amET, 12pmET and 6pmET
  • Thursday, June 26, 4pmET
  • Friday, June 27, 6amET, 7amET and 12pmET
  • Saturday, June 28, 4amET, 1pmET, 6pmET, and 7pmET
  • Sunday, June 29, 4amET
"The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy nations, and recent data from the National Library of Medicine shows that almost 3,000 (2,679) pregnancy-related deaths in the U. S. from 2018-2022 were preventable by providing better care," said FNU President Emerita, Distinguished Chair of Midwifery and Nursing Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN. "This documentary tells the story of how distance education paved the way to addressing this crisis by educating more nurse-midwives who play a crucial role in reducing maternal mortality."


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 22
Happy Anniversary, Gerald and Laverne Reliford (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Bobby and Lesa Withers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mark and Angie Adams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alison Glen Bauer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allen Foster | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brad Scholl | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandi Grider (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carolyn Pelston Plahuta | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carson Nash Darnell (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chowning triplets - Laura, Emily & Kaleb | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cobain Carter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hilda Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jessica Young (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kalina Henry (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Russ Walker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Sandra McKinney | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Gentry Massie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Evan Grant (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Scott Columbia, KY (1963-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Wilkinson, Sr. Casey Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lavinia Coffey, 95, Adair Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. J. C. Watson, Burkesville, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stevie Kidd, U.S. Veteran, Casey Co. Ky (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Allen (Petie) Wilson, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Riley C. Brumley, Russell Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. George Ray Norris, Adair County, KY (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Crew, Casey Co., KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Dean White Goodin, 73, Russell County, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angelia (Angie) Christena Lester, Willow Shade, KY (1964-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Baylee Fayth Hagedorn, stillborn, Adair Co., KY (d. 22 Jun 2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Burris, 81, Coburg Community (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Virginia Shaw Huckelby, 85, Dubre, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur Lee Fillippinie, 84, Russell Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Arlen Anderson, 67, Cumberland Co., KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sabrina Lynn Bell Stigall, 42, Louisville, KY (1973-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dorothy Jean Newton, Taylor Co./Marion Co., KY native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Marlene Pittman Hearon, 57, Casey County, KY native (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Harold Adren Alvord, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Coffey, 62, Milltown, Adair County, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Huston Pendleton, 77, Adair Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn Mikel Hedgespeth, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Harvey Bryant, 57, Metcalfe County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fern Baldock Thomas, 88, Casey Co., KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angela Jannette Gribbon, 40, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Ann O'Neill, 72, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garry W. Downey, 68, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Palmer (Jerry) York, 65, Greensburg, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Lane Morrison, 66, Russell Springs, KY (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Lucas, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Daphine Clark Vicari McKinney, 83, Greensburg, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Weldon Gunter, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1964-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Sunday, June 22, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
NoonCTBasketball: Indians vs Pulaski Co. at Scott Co. Middle School | (ID:69014, Comment)
2:00pmCTBasketball: Indians vs Whitley Co. at Great Crossing High School | (ID:69015, Comment)

 






























 
 
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