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Daily News for Sunday, October 18, 2026
Congratulations to Adair Co. Marching Band! Adair County Marching Band Shines at 2026 Western Kentucky Tournament of Champions, Capturing First Place in Class AAA and Third Overall Adair County continues its proud tradition of excellence, earning Best Color Guard and Best Percussion honors at Kentucky's largest KMEA marching band competition of the season. From Tony Streeval Hopkinsville, KY - The Adair County High School Marching Band gave its hometown plenty to cheer about on Saturday, October 17, 2026, delivering a championship-winning performance at the 2026 Western Kentucky Tournament of Champions. With an impressive first-place finish in Class AAA and third place overall, the band once again showcased the talent, dedication and tradition of excellence that have made Adair County proud. Held at the Stadium of Champions in Christian County, the tournament was hosted by the Christian County High School Tiger Band and billed as Kentucky's largest KMEA marching band competition of the season, bringing together 22 competing bands and more than 1,500 student performers. Performing its 2026 production, "Out of Your Shell," Adair County delivered an exceptional preliminary performance, sweeping Class AAA with first-place honors in music performance, visual performance and general effect. The band also earned Best Color Guard and Best Percussion honors in Class AAA, highlighting the outstanding performances of both sections. The band's success continued into the evening finals, where Adair County secured an outstanding third-place overall finish, adding another accomplishment to its impressive season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-18 15:40:35 | Comments | Printable version
Bruce Neal Phelps, 90, Russell County, KY Bruce Neal Phelps, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Jewel Place Senior Living in Madison, Indiana. He was 90 years of age. Born on February 1, 1936, in Russell County, he was the son of the late Huron "Cosby" and Lillian Edmonds Phelps. Bruce served in the U.S. Army from July 1959 to July 1961. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-18 09:51:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: the Mallard duck Alan Reed writes: I was just admiring Pen's photo of the Mallard duck. The colors reflecting on the water's surface look like an impressionistic painting. Pen has a great eye. 2026-10-18 09:49:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Christopher Bryant, 62, Adair County, KY native Christopher William Bryant, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at his home. He was 62 years of age. Born June 12, 1964, in Columbia, he was a son of Maxine Hudson Bryant and the late Richard Bryant. Chris was a truck driver. He enjoyed the outdoors, and in his younger days, loved to spend time on his motorcycle or riding horses. Chris attended Whites Chapel Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-18 09:40:59 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 18 Happy Birthday, Bailey Ann Taylor Stone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Boomer Lewis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caitlin Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Gruner-Mann Weddle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cheri Olson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dan Brockman (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Fletcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keaton Alexis Burton (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison Foster (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melessia "Missy" Cook (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Missy L. Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitchell Bingham, (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steven Corbin (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timber Louise Cobb (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Steele | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Rose Simpson Watson, Jamestown, KY native (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randell (Bouncer) Polston, Russell County, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Dean Stephens Scott, Cumberland County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Dean Scott, Marrowbone, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bert Ronald Johnson, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Linden Tarter, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montra Helen Hayes, Adair Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas C. Young, Green Co., KY (1944-) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Sallee, Taylor Co., KY, (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ken Allison, Green County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Demaris Holt, Adair County, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vicky Lynn McFarland, Russell County, KY (1967-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Everett Rogers, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Smothers, Lebanon, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wynema Fudge , 96, Adair County, KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie B. Schrock, infant, Casey Co., KY (2014-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Boyce Lowery, Auburn, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haskell (Hack) Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Thomas Hall, 68, Casey County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Scottie Lee Pierce, Columbia, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robby Fisher McColley, Taylor Co., KY (1982-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Cook, 63, Edmonton, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Frank Blevins, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myles Stanley Coomer, Metcalfe Co., KY (18 Oct-18 Oct 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Christine Watts Harper, Green County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Clyde Kean, Sr., 62, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Lowe, 86, Edmonton, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny Lee (Tigger) Tomblin, 38, Edmonton, KY (1978-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Brown Judd, 63, Green Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nell Melton, 80, Cumberland Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Riley Shoopman, Greensburg, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brent L. Goodin, Bowling Green, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Turner, Columbia, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Hindman Vaughn-Wright, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Marie Furkin, Adair Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Jean Coffey, Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Erica Benson, 41, Liberty, KY (1976-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola Smith Hurd, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eula Loy, 82, Adair County, KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Creed Eston Hume, Cumberland County, KY (1926-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Quirin, III, 72, Columbia, KY (1953-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Murrell Blaydes (1927-2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imogene Byrd, 89, Liberty, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Thaddeus (Thad) Smith, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Lucille Bardin, 92, Louisville, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montra Hayes | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tamara (Tami) Jean Smith, 58, Edmonton, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teddy (Ted) Wayne Shive, 77, Summer Shade, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Coomer, 90, Adair Co., KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zola M. Hettinger, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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