Joyce Watson Morris, 85
Joyce Watson Morris, 85, of Columbia, Ky died Friday, May 22, 2020 at her residence. Born in Knifley, Ky she was the daughter of the late Gene and Linnie Bottoms Watson and wife of the late Bob Morris. Mrs. Morris loved spending time with her family and especially pampering her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors…
Read MoreJudge Executive Gale Cowan issues statement on COVID-19 cases
By Judge Executive Gale Cowan Let me begin by stating we report COVID-19 case information as given by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Adair County reported no active cases of COVID-19 yesterday. Since then we have had several questions and comments arise from family members of residents at Summit Manor as well as concerned…
Read MoreAdair County High School bids farewell to the class of 2020
By Drew Bergman Contributor The past two months have set one challenge after another at the feet of students and educators and with this past week’s commencement, the class of 2020 celebrated their successes in meeting those challenges. “It’s been really unique,” said Assistant Principal Chad Parnell. “We’re used to spending two to three days…
Read MoreSchool system partners with USDA and Baylor to supply meals in June
By Jeff Neagle Editor On Thursday, Adair County Superintendent Dr. Pamela Stephens announced that the Adair County School System has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Baylor University to provide meals for students during the school shutdown. “[Board of Education Treasurer] Carol Roy has given me some information today and…
Read More34th Annual Catch A Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby Postponed
It is with mixed feelings, I have made the decision, to POSTPONE, the 34th Annual Catch A Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby scheduled for June 6, 2020, at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. Due to federal, state and local guidelines in place for COVID-19, and with the utmost consideration for the health and well being…
Read MoreMemorial Day weekend launches summer boating season
Conservation Officers will be monitoring Kentucky waters FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 21, 2020) – Summer-like temperatures have arrived in Kentucky and many families will be headed to their favorite lake during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, May 23-25. “Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of recreational boating season in Kentucky,” said Maj. Shane Carrier, assistant director…
Read MoreRegina French, 88
Regina French, 88, of Columbia, Ky, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born March 31, 1932. She was preceded in death by; her parents, William Riley Janes and Ora Loy Janes Cape; one son, Ronnie Gaskin; one grandson, Eric Gaskin and the following siblings, Ores Bennett, Cortez…
Read MoreMichael Callison, 73
Michael Callison, 73, from Macon, Ga passed away April 23rd, 2020 after a long illness. He was a graduate of Adair County High School, Vietnam Veteran, and retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Elizabeth Biggs Callison and a brother, Terry Callison. Mr. Callison is…
Read MoreJames Ronald “Jiggs” Smith, 69
James Ronald “Jiggs” Smith, 69, of the Portland community, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born October 31, 1950, in Adair County, to the late James Robert and Jessie Ruth Pyles Smith, attended Pickett’s Chapel United Methodist Church and drove a truck for Coffey’s Trucking Company for…
Read MoreClayton Baker, 77
Clayton Baker, 77, of Columbia, Ky died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his residence. Born in Oneida, Ky he was the son of the late Frank and Flossie Green Baker. Mr. Baker was a mechanic and auto body repairman and loved fixing all types of cars, mowers and engines. Survivors include; his wife Marilyn Wilson…
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