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The Life and Legacy of Shannon Rowe

Estate gifts include one to the Adair County Fair and an equal one to the Crusade for Children.

Shannon Rowe's life was a profound testament to resilience, community service, and the quiet power of personal integrity. Born in March 1975 with a severe spinal condition - spina bifida - Shannon faced physical challenges from birth. Yet he lived a life marked not by limitation, but by purpose.

He was a lifelong member of the Jaycees, beginning as a junior member before becoming a vital contributor to many of the organization's efforts. Most notably, his dedication to the Adair County Fair was unwavering. Even in the face of intense physical adversity, weather, terrain, and long hours, Shannon participated actively, often seen navigating the grounds on his scooter, helping however he could.


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Gift of historic Courthouse print given to City



2025-07-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Vicky Pike of Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch.
Dr. Mig Feuser presented a framed photograph of the historic Adair County Courthouse to Mayor Pam Hoots at the July Columbia City Council meeting. In his work as a journalist and artist, Feuser currently is creating prints of significant landmarks.

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Sandra Faye Land, 82, Greensburg, KY (1943-2025)

Sandra Faye (Lowery) Land of Greensburg passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her residence. She was 82 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating. Burial will follow in the Cane Valley Cemetery

Visitation will be on Friday after 10amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


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2025-07-07 18:57:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Danny E. Stone, 72, Columbia, KY (1953-2025)

Danny E. Stone of Columbia died on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was 72 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Columbia Church of Christ, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY, with Wes Stone officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Friday at Columbia Church of Christ.


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2025-07-07 18:52:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet is July 26

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

The annual Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet will be held at 5pmCT on Saturday, July 26, 2025, and The Barn at Cedar Grove, 1000 Brockman Keltner Road, Greensburg, KY.

It's going to be a great evening and we hope all Chamber of Commerce members can attend as we enjoy a delicious meal, in a beautiful setting and honor our nominees and Award Winners. The Tourism Mixer will immediately follow the Banquet, and requires a Tourism Mixer ticket.

Awards Banquet tickets can be purchased online at ticketsignup.io, or from the Chamber, First & Farmers National Bank and Reed Brothers Insurance. Please be sure to purchase your tickets by July 18, 2025, so we have an accurate head count for the caterer. (Corporate Sponsors receive free ticket(s) as part of their sponsorship.)

Note: There will be no regular monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting in July.

Corporate Sponsors for the 2025 Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet:


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2025-07-07 18:49:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce

Adair Co. Ag Development Council to meet July 15

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

The Adair County Agriculture Development Council will meet at 6pmCT on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, to review project applications.

The meeting is open to the public.


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Emory Chapel has a new Blessing Box

From Renae Smith

Emory's Chapel has put up a blessing box in our parking lot. We hope if anyone needs anything they will go by. We also invite everyone to worship with us on Sundays. May God bless you all.

Emory's Chapel UMC is located in the Chance Community of Adair County at 1830 Hwy 1952 Road, Columbia, KY.


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Kentucky taps the brakes on speeding this summer

From Marla Marrs

Frankfort, KY - As travel increases this summer, Kentuckians are encouraged to slow down, obey posted speed limits and help keep everyone on the road safe.

Speed limits are not merely suggestions; they are in place to protect everyone on the road. Driving over the speed limit greatly reduces a driver's ability to react to unexpected situations, such as stopped traffic, road debris or encountering vulnerable road users such as highway workers, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists.

Speeding and aggressive driving are major contributors to roadway fatalities. In fact, approximately one-third of all traffic fatalities in Kentucky involve a speeding or aggressive driver. In response, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is partnering with law enforcement agencies statewide to implement the "Not So Fast, Kentucky" speed awareness campaign through July 31, 2025.

"We want families to have a great time exploring all the beautiful things Kentucky has to offer this summer," said Gov. Andy Beshear "But to keep everyone safe on the road, I'm asking all Kentuckians to slow down, stay focused and be patient with each other on the road. Together, we can prevent crashes and make sure everyone gets home safely."


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Weather looks to be unsettled this week

By Daniel Wilson, Storm Alert Center

Monday, July 7, 2025: It will be an unsettled weather period this week as we're expecting scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours.

While severe weather isn't expected, these storms will be capable of producing lightning, localized gusty winds, and brief heavy rainfall.


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Bob Olt, 78, Green County, KY

Bob Olt of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Robert Olt and Mary Beams Olt, was born on Sunday, May 18, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio and departed this life on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Campbellsville. He was 78 years, 1 month, and 15 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Greensburg Baptist Church. He retired as the agriculture teacher for the Green County School System and was the owner of Rocky Run Farms.


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2025-07-07 08:23:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 7
Happy Anniversary, Clinton "Tom" and Tonya Bunch (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, George and Melody Russell Pollard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jason and Jennifer Perkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Joe and Stephanie Watson (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Kevin and Heather Spoon (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Robby and Julie Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Ron and Laura Hansen | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Andrea Morrison (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angie Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenton Harvey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryan Cook | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris D. Coomer (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David D. Upchurch | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dick Fitzpatrick | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dick Fitzpatrick | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julie Avery | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katie Campbell (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katrina Kerr (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leighton Brockman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Levi Anthony Burton (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lindsay Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marilyn Turner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peggy Conover | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandy Conover & grandson Jaxson Conover (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shay Knifley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Todd Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tristen Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Edward Christie, 76, Taylor County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Connie Lynn Moore, Taylor Co., KY (1957-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gene Goodin, 78, Finley, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randy Wooldridge, Russell County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Banks, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Rector, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Hancock, Harrodsburg, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keturah Kearney, Casey Co., KY (1985-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avis Foley, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeraldene (Deanie) Tucker , 71, Adair Co., KY (1939 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Mae Gossage, Russell County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Richard, Adair County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Alexander, Casey Co. KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva Jane Wooldridge, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sophia E Loy Wheelock (1934-2914) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Enola Grant, Adair County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kearney R. (K.R.) Adams, Jr., Mt. Vernon, KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert H. (Bob) Romine, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Odell Brim, Taylor Co. KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Gene Roy Liberty, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Lendell Shirley, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard (Ricky) Robison, 61, Taylor County, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles A. Walters, 76, Russell Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Barbara Chapman Mills, Taylor County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Sherman Bowles, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Christine (Chris) Roy, 45, Russell Co, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Marie Stephens, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beverly Jean Gillespie, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Blankenship Rogers, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Connie Fay Scott, 46, Adair Co., KY (1974-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cora Mae Giles Rector, 94, Columbia, KY native (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Lawson, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Leroy Munday, 75 Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hilda Mae Branham Baker, 72, Cumberland County, KY native (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie Rector Dicken (July 7,1928 - January 1, 2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Jean Holt, 78, Adair Co., KY native (1946-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall Wingler, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Wethington McCubbin, Adair Co. native (1929-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ernestine Bennett, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Neoma Caulk Peters, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paula Shively, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray Tabor, 69, formerly of Fairplay, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sara Jean Marshall, 93, Adair County, KY (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Eugene (Steve) Beaty, 68, Columbia, KY native (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Imogene Lane, 89, Green Co., KY (1922-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTFirst Monday Siren test in Adair County
Recurrent, every first Monday event unless there is a possibility of inclement weather. | (ID:69060, Comment)
1:30pmCTServices for William P. Streeval, 69, Columbia, KY (1955-2025) | (ID:69087, Comment)
5:00pmCTAdair County Genealogical Society Meeting
The Jane Lampton Chapter DAR will present | (ID:69077, Comment)
6:00pmCTColumba Christian Church Bible School | (ID:68970, Comment)
Vacation Bible School at Cane Valley Baptist Church | (ID:69067, Comment)
Columbia City Council meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:69079, Comment)
Revival at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church | (ID:69085, Comment)

 
































 
 
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