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Daily News for Thursday, July 17, 2025
Please take care of the Blessing Boxes From Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots Someone went to at least one Blessing Box in the city limits and threw out food supplies that had been placed there. This is so discouraging. There are 23 Blessing Boxes in our city and county. The supplies are there for anyone that needs to use them. We appreciate all who help stock these boxes. Please take care of these for our families and children. 2025-07-17 18:21:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Shelby Jean Smith, 83, Russell County, KY Shelby Jean Smith, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her home. She was 83 years of age. Born on April 3, 1942, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Viola Higginbotham Bunch. Shelby grew up in church and was of the Christian faith. She was a homemaker throughout her life and retired from Fruit of the Loom at age 55. Shelby was a loving Wife, Momma, and Nana to her family that she loved with all her heart. Her family was her main focus in life and the center of her world. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-17 18:19:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Agenda for July 17, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting From Carolee Lloyd Adair County Board of Education The Adair County Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in the Adair County Board Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-17 17:18:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
KELC releases June 2025 Unemployment Report From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY -- Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2025 unemployment rate was 4.9%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary June 2025 jobless rate was down 0.1 percentage points from May 2025 and down 0.1 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for June 2025 was 4.1%, which was down 0.1 percentage points from May 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-17 14:09:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Mark Trammell Quartet at Egypt Christian Church From Robbie Bell The Mark Trammell Quartet will be singing at 6:30pmCT on Sunday evening, August 3, 2025 at Egypt Christian Church. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. 2025-07-17 13:43:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Adair Co. FRYSC to host Free Clothing Drive Adair Co. FRYSC will be hosting a Free Clothing Drive for students enrolled in Adair County Schools, from 11amCT to 2pmCT on Monday, July 28, 2025, and from 8amCT to NoonCT on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Door 9 behind Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. Students will also have the oppotunity to register for the 2025-2026 school year at the event. 2025-07-17 09:23:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Hurtgen comes full circle at CU Faculty/Staff Recognition By Gerard Flanagan Dr. John Hurtgen summed up his 35 years teaching at Campbellsville University in two words: full circle. "Full circle is my story as I reach the 35-year mark of service at CU," Hurtgen shared during CU's annual Faculty/Staff Recognition Service on May 15, 2025. Hurtgen, professor of New Testament and Greek for CU, quoted a few lines from Christian artist Phil Keaggy's 1981 song, "Full Circle": Looking back I can say"Coming full circle is a part of every good story, of every good song, of every good work, and it certainly is a part of the Gospel story, and it's a part of the mission of a Christian university," Hurtgen told CU employees. The Faculty and Staff Recognition Program was established in 1984 to publicly recognize those who have served Campbellsville University. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-17 09:10:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Campbellsville University
Back to School Bash to feature music and magic performances The City of Columbia is extremely excited to welcome three amazing performances for our third annual Back to School Bash:
The City of Columbia Back to School Bash starts at 11amCT on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the City Park on Fairground Street in Columbia, KY. 2025-07-17 08:52:21 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 17 Happy Anniversary, Corey and Katelyn Rutledge (2021) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gary and Judy Butler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Johnnie and Marina Gabehart (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bro. Hugh Withers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charlene McInteer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Bragg | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christian Ford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christopher Tristen Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Corine Petty | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, daughter, Abby Maulden, and father, James Maulden | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Harden | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grant Caldwell (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Jessica Renea Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce A. West (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kallie Stotts (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Dial (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leslie Tupman Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Logan Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Neal Gold | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terica Derringer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Hodges (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitney Turner (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sis. Vernice Robinson, Green Co., KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Kay Payne Clark, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Baker, Adair Co., KY native (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. L. Palmer Young, A Great Man of God and native of Dunnville, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernece Estes Rigney, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe George, 83, Adair County. KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtie K. Kearney, Taylor County, KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxie Rowe, Adair County, KY, (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Johnson, 86, Jabez, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alfred Jones Thomas, Adair Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosa Garrison, 102, Adair County, KY (1912-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhodie M. Hadley, 47, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1967-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Mae Cook, 91, Adair Co., KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Lea Luttrell, 41, Casey County, KY (1973-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roxie Leontine White, 98, Green Co., KY (1916-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Mings, 84, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1930-2015)> | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenwood Russell Overstreet, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Alice Rich, 48, Edmonton, KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Evelyn Trammell, Liberty, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheryl Lynn Scott, 50, Taylor Co., KY (1966-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Lonnie (Joe) Flinchum, 59, Taylor Co., KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Eric Lee (Rik) Johnson, 69, Adair Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Louise Johnson, Casey County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benny Ray Lawson, 63, Adair County, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Boyce Houk, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brad Hyde, Columbia, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Ann Hernandez, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Kneil Ford, Metcalfe Co., KY (1933-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Consuela Dawn Turner, 60, Greensburg, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Derrick Bruce Ellett, 37, Greensburg, KY (1983-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Holmes, 79, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Pearl Chelf Beard (1898) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Brummett, 78, Glens Fork, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Ray (Junior) Allen Jr., 92, Waynesburg, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Frank Dartt, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin K. Pyles, 101, Adair County, KY (1917-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Ford, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Gabehart, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Gene Cowan, 45, Columbia, KY (1973-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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