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Veterans Day program, Nov 4

10/27/2019

Veterans Day 2019 will be observed by the Adair County Genealogical Society at the regular meeting on Monday, November 4th at 5 p.m., Central Time, at the VFW building, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, Kentucky.

The program will feature a showing of the Adair County Veterans dvd that was produced some years ago, which contains photographs and information on several local veterans from across the years. Those who would like to view this moving program, and would like to contribute additional information on these and other veterans, and honor our veterans are encouraged to attend.

This program is presented by the Adair County Genealogical Society in conjunction with the Adair County Public Library. Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served following the program.

The Adair County Genealogical Society meets on the first Monday night of the month (with some holiday exceptions) at 5:00 p.m., Central Time, in the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728; for more information contact this page or call the library—270-384-2472.

Flatwoods' Rosenwald School Renovation and Work Day 3

10/27/2019

The Flatwoods School sits just off highway 61, south of Columbia. Sheltered by trees and adjacent to Santa Fee church, it is a well-kept secret of local history and Adair's educational past. It is one of the few one-room schools still standing in Adair County that has not been radically changed in appearance for other purposes. It is also the only one of five Rosenwald Schools in this county still standing, and structurally is considered one of the best preserved in the State.

Earlier this year Rodney and Donna White and Sammy Hughes, all of Columbia, instituted the project to restore and to preserve this piece of history. With the help of the area's hardest working volunteer group of faithful men, the 'Band of Brothers' under the direction of project manager Bobby Morrison, this renovation has progressed.

September 21st was designated as a community day-of-giving and various projects across town and county were well underway on this hot Saturday. The Flatwoods crew began assembling before seven a.m. and continued to ebb and flow all day, the last workers exiting after 3 p.m.

October 5th was a second day of concentrated effort on behalf of the school. Many of the same volunteers, and a few new faces, showed up for the benefit of the school.

October 19th was the third day devoted to work at Flatwoods School. A core of workers, most Band of Brothers members came out to do one more organized day of restoration. The project was and is nearing completion, at least for this year.

The Renovation Project work was spearheaded by the Columbia Christian Church 'Band of Brothers' Mission Building Group. Bobby Morrison has marshaled a tremendous group. They worked on damaged windows, scraped paint, repaired damaged weather-boarding, and a major reworking of the porch and ramp. Pews and furniture were cleaned, documents and photos cleaned and scanned, and much more. After years of only occasional use, the school may again host groups in the not-too-distant future.

Several individuals have worked on 'non scheduled work days' including Bobby Morrison, Rodney White, Donna Banks White, Bobby Bowe, Sammy Hughes, and others.

Those who participated in the third work day on October 19th included: Rodney White, Donna White, Mike Watson, Beverly England-Brady, Don Knifley, Roger Meadows, Bob Fishback, Bobby Morrison, Sammy Hughes, Betty Knifley.

This third day included additional cleaning inside with movement of furniture and window washing, painting outside around the windows and porch, and Bobby Morrison spent much of the time on the roof securing the metal sheeting and preparing it to be painted.

There is work yet to be done, but a great effort has been made. Monetary contributions continue to help defray the cost of supplies, but more will be needed for continued maintenance. Donations may be directed to the Adair Heritage Association, or dropped off at the Adair County Public Library.

A fish fry is scheduled as a fund raiser for the school, slated for Saturday, November 2nd beginning at 11 a.m. Central Time, on the grounds of the school and Santa Fee Church. This is a free fish fry, with any contributions going to the renovation project. Watch additional notifications!

Season-high offense,four takeaways help Lindsey Wilson Football to 45-10 win at Pikeville

10/27/2019

The Lindsey Wilson offense put up a season-high 531 yards and the defense did not allow a touchdown in a 45-10 win at Pikeville (Ky.) tonight at Hambley Athletic Complex.

Jaylen Boyd ran for career-high 130 yards and four touchdowns while Cameron Dukes threw for 277 yards and two scores to lead the offense. The Blue Raider defense forced four turnovers, yielding just three points while on the field.

The No. 8-ranked Blue Raiders head into an off week next week with an 8-0 overall record, including 5-0 in the Mid-South Conference Bluegrass Division. Pikeville -- who is receiving votes in the national poll -- slips to 3-4 overall and 2-2 in the Bluegrass.

Leading 24-10 at the half, the Blue Raiders dominated the third quarter, outscoring their hosts 21-0 to take a 45-10 lead into the fourth quarter. Lindsey Wilson outgained the Bears 231-79 in the third frame and coasted to the 35-point win.

Boyd scored three times in the decisive third quarter -- from 35, one and 28 yards out -- while racking up 86 yards on six carries in the frame.

The Lindsey Wilson defense forced punts on each Pikeville possession in the quarter and stopped the Bears on fourth-and-one on the first play of the fourth quarter to stomp out any Pikeville hope for an upset.

Lindsey Wilson outgained the Bears 523 to 391. The four takeaways for the Blue Raider defense raises its season total to 25.

Both defenses appeared to be just a step ahead of their counterparts in the early stages of the first quarter.

The Blue Raider defense forced a three-and-out and Mark Pruitt picked off a Bowen Smith pass during the first two drives as Lindsey Wilson ended the first quarter allowing just 44 yards on 12 plays. The Pikeville defense stopped the Blue Raiders on fourth-and-one on Lindsey Wilson’s first drive and held them to a field goal on the second drive.

Jared Dougherty connected on a 23-yard field goal to put the Blue Raiders in front 3-0. Dougherty is now 7-for-7 on field goals this season.

Lindsey Wilson -- who put together a pair of 11-play scoring drives in the first quarter -- took a 10-0 lead just before the end of the first. Boyd scampered in from the six-yard line to cap the 11-play, 84-yard drive for his first score of the night. Boyd has eight rushing touchdowns this season and 12 total scores following tonight’s effort.

Pikeville used its special teams unit to bring the Homecoming crowd to its feet early in the second quarter. Timothy Butler blocked a Dougherty punt and Josh Green took the ball out of the air at the 1-yard line and carried it into the endzone for the score to cut the deficit to three points.

Following a Lindsey Wilson punt, the Bears marched down the field threatening to take their first lead, but James Todd stalled the drive with his team-leading fourth interception of the season. Todd returned the pick 36 yards where the Blue Raiders needed just one play to increase their lead back to 10 points and snatch the momentum back.

Dukes found Joshua Lewis up the sideline for a 24-yard touchdown for the 17-7 lead. It was the fourth one-play touchdown drive of the season for the Blue Raiders. Lewis finished the game with five catches for 99 yards and two scores.

Pikeville, once again marched down the field, only to be turned away by the stingy Lindsey Wilson defense. Facing a fourth-and-three from the Lindsey Wilson 21-yard line, Alexander Shelton’s keeper out of the wildcat formation was thwarted to give the ball back to the offense. Pikeville finished the game 1-of-3 on fourth down and 3-of-11 on third down.

Lindsey Wilson used four plays to cover 80 yards on the ensuing possession -- the last a 57-yard pass from Dukes to a wide-open Lewis for the 24-7 lead.

Pikeville cut the deficit to 24-10 just before the half as William Chandler hit a 32-yard field goal as time expired in the half.

Luke Bowman and Mason Helton led the Blue Raiders with seven tackles each. Damani Jenkins added six tackles, including 2-1/2 tackles for a loss. Bowman and Stevie Miller joined Todd and Pruitt with interceptions.

Lindsey Wilson returns to action at 1:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 9, as the Blue Raiders host Georgetown (Ky.) on Senior Day at Blue Raider Stadium.

Vehicle Accident East 80 Head on collision

10/27/2019

On Thursday October 24th, 2019. The Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to the 5900 Block of Russell Springs Road, for a two vehicle head on collision. A preliminary investigation determined a 2015 Chevy Cruze traveling East operated by Kassondra Sanford 20 of Russell Springs.

A 2012 Kia Soul traveling West operated by Bradley Whitehead 32 of Russell Springs collided head on. It was determined Whitehead crossed the center line and struck Sanford.

Impaired Operator is believed to be a determining factory of the collisions.

Deputy Derek Padgett is continuing the investigation.

Adair man arrested on Methamphetamine charges after traffic stop

10/25/2019

On 10-23-19 at 10:42 p.m. Sheriff K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin initiated a traffic stop 5 miles north of Columbia on a 1994 black ford truck.

During the stop it was found that the operator Jeremy Kimbler 46 had a suspended KY operators license and was in possession of suspected Methamphetamine.

Kimbler was arrested and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Deputy Durbin on charges of:
1- Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree Methamphetamine
2- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
3- Operating on a Suspended license
4 - No tailights / brakelights

Adair County Sheriffs Office is continuing investigation.

North Century Pharmacy to celebrate 5 years

10/24/2019

Adair County man injured in logging accident

10/24/2019

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to a logging accident 16 miles east of Columbia In the Neatsville community of Adair County.

Adair county 911 received the call at 1:57 pm of a 23 year old that had been struck by a limb that fell from a tree.

Due to being a distance back in the woods and the rough terrain Adair County Fire Department, Knifley Fire Department and Emergency Management was notified for additional staff and resources to assist. EMS worked to stabilize the patient and treat him on scene before they began to transport him.

A landing zone for air medical was established at Ems request at a local church in the area. Patient was loaded into air evac helicopter and transported to University of Kentucky.

According to witness statements giving to the Sheriff’s Office. David Miller, age 23 of Pellyton was cutting a tree down for harvest and a large limb that was lodged came down. Another logger was able to see it starting to come down and was trying to get the attention of miller but due to the saw running David couldn’t hear him and he couldn’t get to him on time. The limb struck David in the head who was wearing a hard hat. The impact busted through the helmet completely.

Lindsey Wilson Football moves one spot to No. 8 in this week’s NAIA Coaches’ Top-25 Poll

10/22/2019

Lindsey Wilson football climbed one spot to a No. 8-ranking in the latest NAIA Coaches’ Top-25 Poll, NAIA officials announced on Monday.

The Blue Raiders garnered 297 voting points from the panel of head coaches that makes up the national voting committee to move up one position. Lindsey Wilson opened the 2019 season ranked No. 13 in the preseason poll and have continued to move up the rankings each week as they are a perfect 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Mid-South Conference action.

Lindsey Wilson is coming off an impressive 55-21 win as they downed Thomas More (Ky.) last Saturday. The win marked the fifth time this season the Blue Raiders have scored over 40 points. LWC has now been ranked in 82 consecutive NAIA ratings dating back to Sept. 16, 2013.

The Blue Raiders are the highest of five Mid-South Conference teams in this week’s poll. No. 9 Cumberlands (Ky.), No. 12 Keiser (Fla.), No. 17 Reinhardt and No. 19 Southeastern (Fla.) join Lindsey Wilson in the national poll from the MSC. Pikeville (Ky.) is featured in the receiving votes section of the poll.

Morningside (Iowa) remains atop the poll with 392 voting points and all 17 first-place votes. Kansas Wesleyan follows with 367 voting points and Marian (Ind.) checks in at No. 3 with 366 voting points.

The Blue Raiders are one of 10 teams in the top-25 with unbeaten records this season.

The next regular-season poll is scheduled to be released on Monday, Oct. 28.

Lindsey Wilson returns to action at 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 26, when they travel to MSC opponent Pikeville (Ky.) for a contest at the Hambley Athletic Complex.

Five Mid-South Teams ranked in NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 Poll

10/22/2019

Five Mid-South Conference Teams are ranked in the NAIA Football Coaches' Top-25 Poll, NAIA officials announced on Monday.

Lindsey Wilson (Ky.), Cumberlands (Ky.), Keiser (Fla.), Reinhardt (Ga.) and Southeastern (Fla.), all represent the MSC in the top 25.

Pikeville (Ky.) is mentioned in the receiving votes section.

Lindsey Wilson is the highest rated team from the MSC in the poll at No. 8. The Blue Raiders picked up 297 voting points and are currently 7-0 on the season and are 4-0 in the Bluegrass Division. Lindsey Wilson travels to Pikeville Saturday.

Cumberlands moved up two spots to No. 9 in the poll. The Patriots garnered 267 points in the poll and are 6-0 and 3-0 in divisional play after defeating Cumberland (Tenn.) 26-8. Cumberlands hosts Campbellsville (Ky.) Saturday in a Bluegrass Division matchup.

Keiser jumped six spots in the poll to 12th. The Seahawks garnered 210 points in the poll. Keiser defeated then-No. 12 ranked Southeastern 42-29 to improve to 6-0 and 3-0 in the Sun Division. The Seahawks are 4-0 this season against teams in the top 25.

Reinhardt moved up three spots to No. 17 in the poll. The Eagles earned 137 voting points in the poll. Reinhardt is 6-2 on the season and 3-0 in the Appalachian Division and faces St. Andrews (N.C.) this week.

Southeastern fell seven spots to No. 19 with 130 points in the poll. The Fire dropped their first game last week against Keiser and are 5-1 overall and 2-1 in divisional play. Southeastern hosts Warner (Fla.) Saturday.

Pikeville is mentioned in the receiving votes with three points. The Bears are 3-3 overall and 2-1 in the Bluegrass Division.

Morningside (Iowa) is slotted at No. 1 in the poll. The Mustangs earned 392 and all 17 first-place votes points in the poll.

Kansas Wesleyan ranks second with 367 voting points, Marian (Ind.) is No. 3 with 366 points, Grand View (Iowa) is slotted No. 4 with 347 points and Northwestern (Iowa) rounds out the top-five with 321 voting points.

The poll was voted upon by a panel of head coaches representing each of the conferences.

The next regular-season poll is scheduled to be released on Monday, Oct. 28.

Adair County man arrested on theft of ATV charges .

10/22/2019

On 10-01-19 the Adair County Sheriffs Office was made aware of a Honda 4- wheeler that had been stolen from the chance community in Adair County.

On 10-3-19 Sheriff Josh Brockman located the ATV at a residence on Independence ridge in the Breeding Community. The ATV was seized by Sheriff Brockman and returned to its owners.

A warrant for the arrest of Justin Bledsoe 26 of Adair County was sworn out by Chief Deputy Justin Cross who was able to determine through investigation he was in possession of the ATV the previous day.

On 10-20-19 Sheriff’s Deputy Dereck Padgett received information as to his whereabouts and was able to take Bledsoe into custody on the warrant for theft. Bledsoe also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest from Adair District Court.

Chief Deputy Justin Cross is continuing the investigation.