Robin Ann Burns, 63
Robin Ann Burns age 63 of Burkesville, Ky passed away on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 at Cumberland County Hospital. Robin was born on February 27, 1957 in York, Pennsylvania. She was retired from the United States Navy with 20 years of service. After her retirement from the Navy, Robin worked at PBI Bank, First and…
Read MoreFirst day of practice for Adair County football
Photos by Drew Bergman. After months of conditioning, the Adair County High School football team was finally able to have their first practices of the season.
Read MoreA student perspective to start of school year
By Jeff Neagle Editor The start of school is a time for students to reconnect with their friends, meet their new teachers, show off in their new school clothes and wish they could still be home enjoying summer break. This year, things are quite the opposite. Classes began Monday for all students enrolled in Adair…
Read MoreCampbellsville University May and August graduation recognition, Aug. 28, CANCELED
By Ariel C. Emberton, staff writer/photographer, Office of University Communications CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, and pending weather remnants from Hurricane Laura, Campbellsville University has made the decision to cancel the Graduation Recognition Day scheduled for Aug. 28 in the Betty Dobbins Heilman Student Wellness Center. The university has…
Read MoreKY 206 in Adair County to be reduced to one lane beginning Monday
Temporary traffic signals in place SOMERSET, Ky. (Aug. 20, 2020) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that beginning Monday, Aug. 24, KY 206 in Adair County will be reduced to one lane in two locations as crews perform bridge deck restorations. Work will be performed at mile point 13.5 (Barnett Creek Bridge) located between Ellis Road…
Read MoreReturn of the “Big Bucks” Buck Contest
For nearly a year we have teased it. Now the “Big Bucks” Buck Contest, once an annual tradition here at The Adair Progress, is making its return. The contest, which first started in 1988, is making a comeback due to interest and support from the community. The contest’s return is here not a moment too…
Read MoreAdair author brings Kentucky’s rich history to life
By Drew Bergman Contributor When you open most books or newspapers to learn something about Kentucky, authors and writers will locate you by recalling a city or county, perhaps a historic landmark. The Kentucky that Russell Lunsford explores in his new book, Daniel Boone’s Kentucky, exists in a time before Kentucky had cities or counties…
Read MoreJohn Richard Johnson, 87
John Richard Johnson beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, in law and friend to many, was born October 1932 in Columbia, Kentucky, to Neil Graves and Leslie Johnson. He was the sixth of nine siblings. John Richard was educated at Dudley School in Columbia. He accepted Christ at an early age. He grew up…
Read MoreNick Luca Martines, 59
Nick Luca Martines born April 26,1961 of Columbia, Ky. Passed away after a long, hard 20+ year fight and battle with cancer. He died July 28th 2020 at home surrounded by his best friend of 27 years, Tracey Hansen and loved ones Nick Sox (son) Stephanie Sox (niece) and his “girls” Elly and Katie. He…
Read MoreRamona Holmes Withers Lane, 81
Ramona Holmes Withers Lane, 81, of Columbia, Ky died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her residence, with her family by her side. Born in Vester, Ky she was the daughter of the late Willie and Rena Burton Holmes. Ms. Lane was of the Baptist faith. She loved life and lived it to the fullest and…
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