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Daily News for Monday, July 14, 2025
Fair opens Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025 Tuesday, July 15, 2025 is opening day of the Adair County Fair in Columbia. The first event of the first day is the 4-H Dog Show/Dog Agility event and will start at 10amCT. The carnival opens at 6pmCT and will end at 10. Pageants, 4-H poultry, rabbit and dog shows and the carnival will be held at 256 Industrial Park Road, Columbia, KY. Floral Hall events are held once again at the Extension Office. 2025-07-14 22:44:12 | Comments | Printable version
CPD officer turns hang-up into training time From Columbia Police Department What started as a 911 hang-up call turned into a moment to remember. When Columbia Police Officer Travis Bell responded to a disconnected emergency call, he expected a welfare check. Instead, he found curious kids with big questions and even bigger smiles. Taking the time to ensure everything was okay, Officer Bell used the opportunity to engage with the children - showing them his patrol vehicle and explaining how his equipment works. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-14 22:13:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Raymond Eugene McKinney, 88, Green County, KY Raymond Eugene McKinney of the McKinney Corner community of Green County, Kentucky, son of the late Alton and Mary Lizzie Meadows McKinney, was born on July 24, 1936 in Green County. He departed this life on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky having attained the age of 88 years, 11 months and 19 days. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church and was an employee of Taylor County RECC for over 47 years, and a farmer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-14 22:05:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. Middle School SBDM Council to meet July 17 From Samantha Ellis, Principal Adair County Middle School The regularly scheduled Adair County Middle School SBDM Council meeting originally set for Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM has been rescheduled. The meeting will now take place at 3pmCT on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Room 127 at Adair County Middle School, located at 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. Please note that this will be considered a Special Regular SBDM Council Meeting due to the change in the originally scheduled time. 2025-07-14 17:40:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Temporary Closure of US127 across Wolf Creek Dam on July 18 From Amber Hale The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam (mile point 1.6) from 8amCT to 4pmCT on Friday, July 18, 2025. This closure is necessary for ongoing rehabilitation work on the dam's spillway gates. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes during the closure. 2025-07-14 17:36:11 | Comments | Printable version
Sunday Night at The Fork From John Campbell Come worship with us at 6pmCT this Sunday night, July 20, 2025, at Harrod's Fork Baptist Church. Congregational singing, special music, and a timely message by Kyle Riddle (pastor of Old Liberty Church of the Montpelier area of Russell Co). There will be prayer for the sick, encouragement for the downtrodden, edification for the believer, deliverance for the captive, and comfort to the hurting. Pastor Campbell and the folk at "The Fork" extend a warm welcome and invitation for you to be with us. Harrod's Fork Baptist Church is located at 169 Harrod's Fork Circle, Columbia, KY. Call 270-576-1590 for more information. 2025-07-14 17:33:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Adair Co. Grand Jury July 10 indictments On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 6 individuals from Columbia, Knifley, and Russell Springs, KY. Charges included possession, criminal mischief, trafficking, terroristic threatening, assault, wanton endangerment, and criminal abuse. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The indictments can be viewed here: 2025-07-10-Adair-Indictments-70-75-Redacted (PDF, 5.9MB) 2025-07-14 14:46:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACES SBDM Council to meet July 15 From M. Jordan Williams, Principal Adair County Elementary School Adair County Elementary School's SBDM Council will conduct its regular called meeting at 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in the library at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. 2025-07-14 14:27:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
KBR ride will honor Deputy Joshua Phipps Each year the Kentucky Brotherhood Ride is held to honor Firefighters, Police Officers, EMS Personnel, Corrections Officer, and K9's who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Pam Phipps says, "It is our privilege to announce that The 2025 Kentucky Brotherhood Ride will conclude its annual honor ride recognizing Kentucky's fallen first responders in Russell County, in commemoration of our son, Deputy Joshua Phipps. The decision was made to hold the Honor Stop in Russell County as a tribute to Joshua." KBR2025 will start in Sandy Hook on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and end in Russell Springs on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The ride will cover approximately 350 miles while honoring 19 fallen First Responders from 2024, including Deputy Phipps, who was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing suspect in Russell Springs on September 16, 2024. KBR cyclists will depart from Hardin County on Day #4 of the ride, Saturday, and pass through Larue County, Taylor County, and Adair County on their way to Russell County. An Honor Stop Ceremony is planned at 3pmCT on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Russell County Middle School, 2258 S. Hwy. 127, Russell Springs, KY. Pam Phipps says, "The KBR, our family, and the Russell County First Responders' families, and friends invite everyone to attend the Honor Stop in remembrance of Joshua and other fallen First Responders of 2024." Note: Details for the last day's ride are still being finalized with area law enforcement. We'll post an update when we have information about the specific route through Taylor, Adair, and Russell Counties. 2025-07-14 11:22:00 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. FFA attends State FFA Leadership Camp By Katie Kean, Adair County FFA Reporter Members of the Adair County FFA chapter recently attended camp at the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center, where they focused on strengthening teamwork and preparing for a successful upcoming school year. FFA camp offered a unique environment for students to connect, develop crucial leadership skills, and establish objectives for the chapter's activities this school year. Throughout the week, students engaged in a variety of workshops and collaborative exercises designed to improve communication and cooperation. These activities challenged members to work together to solve problems and provide mutual support, thereby reinforcing the bonds within the chapter. As well, FFA members could pursue awards in areas at camp for being an outstanding leader and Addie Baker (Adair County FFA Vice President) earned a leadership award. In addition, Myla Curry (Adair County FFA President) served as President on the Week 4 FFA Camp Council. Also, Abby Maulden and Braxton Irvin won honors in athletics at camp. Alyssa Greer, Growing Communities Chairman, said, "FFA camp has taught me a tremendous amount of things from growing with my fellow officers to teaching me so much about getting our community together and engaged with our chapter." The Adair County FFA chapter is enthusiastic about the upcoming year, with members feeling motivated and equipped to apply their newly acquired skills and insights. 2025-07-14 10:36:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 14 Happy Anniversary, Chasity and Jamie Yarberry (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Daryl and Candi Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Don and Carol Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Sally Kemp (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, P. J. and Andrea Burris (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ricky and Diane Gaskin, (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ryan and Trista Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Higgins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Wright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Briley Aaron Cox (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chase Allen Hutcheson (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnel Walker, (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth McGaha | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Everly Klaire Royse | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Tyler Scott (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jadie Elizabeth Smith (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Rector (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jayden Chass Isabelle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaylee Brooke Sneed (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Margaret Wright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Reese Bardin (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Regina Price Herron | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheena Kelsay (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sias Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timothy Franklin (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birtrhday, Gary Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Farmer, 88, Casey Co., KY native (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronny Gene Milby, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland Brinkley Russell, Green Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Adams, Taylor Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie Moore, Edmonton, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Michael O'Banion, Taylor Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Decatur Owens, Russell County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gloria Jean Milby, Green County, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosa Lee Combs Wright Johnson, Green County, KY (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Harold (Phil) Hicks, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgina E. Smith, Breeding, KY (1963-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teri Genakos, Adair County, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank Hayes Gregory, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne White, Metcalfe County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Roberts, 70, Casey County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Thomas Patterson, Summersville, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Read, 56, Taylor County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Shelley Collins Webb, Adair Co., KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Bailey, 79, Taylor County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Delmar L. Jones, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Freddy Scott (Scotty) Jennings, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnel Walker, 71, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Loyall Price, Green County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Burel Page, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Janes, Columbia, KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall (Buck) Melton, Cumberland Co., KY (1939-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Blue) Harris, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Columbus (R.C.) Gabehart, 75, Knifley, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra L. Kane, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Silas Grant | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Hooten, 44, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verna Doris Paige, 79, Munfordville, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia D. Shelton, 89, Summersville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Young Loy (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form. The events database was created in late 2007, and doesn't contain any data for earlier dates. |
 
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