South-central Kentucky school systems tackle the COVID conundrum
Note: This is the first of a three part series highlighting area schools. By Jeff Neagle Editor The questions on the minds of most people heading into August are centered on the start of school. The uncertainty about the return to class has many people wondering how classes will work and how students who are…
Read MoreAdair schools prepare to meet coronavirus challenge
By Drew Bergman Contributor Adair County Schools are currently awaiting the arrival of 1300 Chromebooks and iPads to help ensure that students have at least the capability of continuing their education online if and when it becomes necessary this fall. “It’s been a real undertaking,” said ACS Superintendent Dr. Pamela Stephens. “Everyone’s been working hard…
Read MoreBill “Bud” Spicer, 88
Bill “Bud” Spicer, 88 of Columbia, Ky passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Ky after several months illness. He was a born in Irvine, Ky on July 22, 1931 the son of the late Chester Arthur and Brucie Pearl Flynn Spicer. He was also preceded in death…
Read MoreDennis Richard Wilson, 69
Dennis Richard Wilson, age 69, of Russell Springs, Ky passed away Thursday, July 09 2020 at Ephriam McDowell Hospital. He was also in the Army. He was born on Monday, January 15, 1951, in Somerset, Ky. He was the son of Elsie Chumbley Wilson, who has preceded him in death and Iva Wilson, who has…
Read MorePhyllis Jo Rooks, 75
Phyllis Jo Rooks, 75, of Columbia, Ky died Monday, July 13, 2020 at her home. Born in Columbia, Ky she was the daughter of the late Lee “Bob” and Mary Lee Denton Carter. Mrs. Rooks was member of the Free Union Separate Baptist Church in the Sano Community and loved spending time with her family…
Read MoreDwight Coomer, 65
Dwight Coomer, 65, of Columbia, died Thursday, July 09, 2020 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital Glasgow, Ky. He was born in Adair County he was the son of the late Arnold and Mary Christine Flatt Coomer. Mr. Coomer is survived by; his brother Doug Coomer (Jo Ann) of Mt.Washington, Ky and sisters; Patsy Wilson…
Read MoreRichard Lynn “Ricky” Hicks, 58
Richard Lynn “Ricky” Hicks, 58, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, died Friday, July 10, 2020 at 9:50 P.M. at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born August 21, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Delmer and Edith Glover Hicks and employed as a Screen Printer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by;…
Read MoreRonnie Lee Pyles, 73
Ronnie Lee Pyles, 73, of Columbia, Ky died Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Liberty Care and Rehabilitation Center in Liberty, Ky. Born in Columbia, Ky he was the son of the late Walter “Jug” and Laura Hagy Pyles. Mr. Pyles was a member of the New Hope Separate Baptist Church and a former employee…
Read MoreDairy Queen in final stage before construction
By Jeff Neagle Editor Blizzards, dipped cones, and banana splits have moved one step closer to being added to Adair Countians’ menu. Monday afternoon the Planning and Zoning Commission met at Columbia City Hall to see final plans for the Dairy Queen restaurant to be constructed at 1101 Jamestown Street. The property is the former…
Read MoreJailer details COVID considerations; county takes on Blair Center
By Jeff Neagle Editor Tuesday was a full day for magistrates Sammy Baker and Chris Reeder as well as Jailer Joey White. For all three, the day started with an 8:30 a.m. jail committee meeting and ended with the first fiscal court meeting of the month at 6:00 p.m. In the committee meeting, White told…
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