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Daily News for Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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CPD: Columbia man charged with wanton endangerment The Columbia Police Department reminds the public that discharging a firearm within the Columbia city limits is strictly prohibited. On Friday, April 3, 2026, at approximately 9:27pmCT, the Columbia Police Department was dispatched to Tutt Street in response to a report of an intoxicated male discharging a firearm multiple times in a neighborhood. Upon arrival, Columbia Police Officers located the male in the area and safely took him into custody without incident. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-07 21:04:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Writers' Day: A Rite of Spring...or A Wild Onion Tale Written and Read by Mike Watson Writers' Day 2026 The coming of Spring brings to mind an old story. When I was a young sprout, likely the late 1960s or very early 1970s, there was an occasion when, along with our Dad and Uncle Roy, I was witness to a comical scene at Fred Pickerell's store, located at Gadberry. It was a lazy spring day and several men were gathered at the store, including Monty Gadberry, Joe Gadberry, Paul Frankum and Carl Turner. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-07 19:34:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
Nita Tutt Barton Hesford, 96, Milltown, KY native Shared at the request of Bruce Harris, Lindsey Wilson University Trustee, remembering Nita and her sister Frances Glasgow. Juanita "Nita" Tutt Barton Hesford was born on March 29, 1930 in Milltown Kentucky. She was the baby, with five brothers and a sister. According to all the family, she arrived with her feisty personality. One day when she was about four years old, she went with her mother to pick blackberries. When she arrived home, her father was sitting in the yard waiting. He reached for some blackberries. Mom slapped his hand and told him,"those who don't work, don't eat." Nita's father was killed in a car accident when she was five years old, leaving her mother to take care of six boys, two girls and a mother-in-law, yet as recently as December 8th, she was telling Pastor Jeff Floyd, ofher home church, First Baptist Church Pascagoula, what a blessed childhood she had. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-07 19:28:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Church of the Harvest fundraiser to be Saturday By Tiffany Willis Church of the Harvest will be having a fundraiser on Saturday April, 11, 2026 beginning at 8:30amCT. There will be an indoor yard-sale, nothing will be priced, it is donation only. We will also be selling pulled pork plates with two sides, and a drink for $10. All proceeds will go toward providing sanctuary carpet and outdoor signs for the church. We'd love to see you there! The church is located at 171 Wilson Road, Columbia, KY. For directions call 270-634-0477. 2026-04-07 19:17:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Joe Kerns, aged 75, Russell County, KY Joe Kerns, aged 75, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on April 4, 2026. Born on July 25, 1950, in Adair County, Kentucky. Joe lived a life marked by dedication, craftsmanship, and an enduring love for his family and community. A skilled carpenter by trade, Joe's hands not only built structures but also helped shape the lives of those around him. Beyond his professional pursuits, Joe was a proud member of Masonic Lodge #941, reflecting his commitment to fellowship and service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-07 19:15:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Margaret Marie Miller, 96, Adair County, KY Margaret Marie Miller, 96, formerly of Adair County, died Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was born October 22, 1929, in Adair County, to the late Joseph Clayton and Amanda Claiborne Goodin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray E. Miller, two children, Kathy Hare and Gerald Miller and her ten siblings. She formerly worked for Arvin Industries, was a Caregiver and homemaker. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-07 18:59:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Darlene Campbell a hit at ACGS April meeting From Mike Watson The Adair County Genealogical Society's April 6th meeting hosted our own Darlene Franklin Campbell, noted author, researcher, artist, and historical interpreter, and retired teacher. The topic was one of considerable interest: Native Americans in Adair County and South Central Kentucky History. Well-known for her presentations on Native American culture and life, and DNA research, Darlene did not disappoint her audience. She touched upon the many local families that may have Native American blood lines as well as possible Melungeon links in their genetic and genealogical pasts. The ACGS and the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center wishes to thank Darlene for a fascinating presentation! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-07 11:41:29 | Comments | Printable version
Applications open for BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2026 Frankfort, KY - Leadership Kentucky is now accepting applications for the BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2026. Since its launch in 2019, nearly 300 young professionals have graduated from the program that equips them to make a lasting impact on their communities and organizations. BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2026 will gather in July in Berea and will travel to Adair County and Russellville in August, Ashland and Morehead in September, Pikeville in October, and Middlesboro, Pineville and Harlan in November. Five months of three-day sessions throughout the Appalachian Region provide opportunities for aspiring leaders to connect with peers, develop leadership skills, and gain inspiration to create positive impact in their communities. The BRIGHT program is designed for young professionals (average age 21-40) who live and work in one of Kentucky's ARC counties, which includes Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, and Russell. Each participant is thoughtfully selected to ensure a broad representation across geographic, ethnic, and demographic sectors. If you or someone you know is interested in being a member of the BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2026, the application form is available online at leadershipky.org. All BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2026 applications will be due on May 18, 2026. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-07 11:14:24 | Comments | Printable version
Fred Dorman, 81, Adair County, KY Frederick Lee "Fred" Dorman, 81, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born on March 15, 1945, in Clarksville, Indiana, Fred led a life marked by dedication, service, and the warmth of close family ties. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Fred honorably served aboard the USS Eugene A. Greene DD-711 from 1962 to 1966. His commitment to his country was a defining chapter in his life, and it exemplified his steadfast character and sense of duty. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-07 11:02:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Anita McCawley Napier, 64, Adair County, KY Anita McCawley Napier, 64, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at her home She was born March 13, 1962, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late Norris and Marilyn Jenkins McCawley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Norris Shawn McCawley and two sisters, Cynthia Harris and Edith McCawley. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-07 10:53:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Praise for The Mother Load/The Mother Load Name withheld by request I appreciate so very much these two articles. Both touch a place in my heart which I have never been able to articulate. My life as a mother was not anything I ever expected or imagined due to the depression my daughter suffered from, beginning as a small child. As we learned, it was genetic. When you hear the statement "suffers with depression", believe it. Those with depression and/or mental illness, truly suffer! As a mother of a chid with depression and co-existing mental illness, little did I know how my life would be impacted as it has, and the lives of our entire family. All things a mother does felt unrelenting and magnified. To this day as our daughter is now middle aged, it continues in so many ways despite efforts and years of learning to find ways transfer the burden off us. The natural burdens of a mother as described in "The Mother Load", don't just stop as the phone calls still come in. Even though a mother may not act on remedying the needs for her family, they are occupying her mind. And, in our case where we have had to raise a grandchild due the situation, it continues to impact future generations, and the "mother load" still grows. I also sadly comprehend Donna Rieder's decision not to have children. My grandchild already states that idea in her future for the same reasons. Being a mother is not for the faint in heart. If someone you know suffers beyond the typical situational depression of being a mother, help them find the help they need! Comments re: 2026-04-07 10:50:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Gladys Hedgespeth Jones, 92, Taylor County, KY Gladys Hedgespeth Jones of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Dennis Hudson and Flossie Reed Hudson, was born July 12, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 2:50 A.M., Friday, April 3, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 92 She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-07 10:45:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Knifley Chapel BIC Fundraiser is April 25 From Stephanie Shirley Knifley Chapel BIC will have a fundraiser meal and auction from 4pmCT to 7pmCT on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Knifley Volunteer Fire Dept., 6130 Elkhorn Road, Knifley, KY.
If you would like to donate any items for the auction, you can drop those items off with Lisa Greer at the Adair County Clerk's office, or with Amanda Tucker at G&T Grocery. For more information, please call Bro. Jordan Burton at 270-250-2594. 2026-04-07 09:41:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Tebbs Bend Park Day Cleanup 2026 is April 11 From Mike Watson For 30 years, thousands of volunteers have gathered at battlefields and historic sites across the nation to participate in the Trust's Park Day clean-up effort. Including Boy and Girl Scouts, Rotarians, Lions Club members, church groups, ROTC units, youth groups, Wounded Warrior groups and many others, more than 450,000 cumulative hours of labor have been contributed to projects large and small to keep our nation's heritage not only preserved, but also pristine. Each year, thousands of history enthusiasts, community-minded citizens, families, Boy and Girl Scouts, ROTC units and more come together in an effort to help keep our nation's heritage not only preserved, but pristine. Activities are chosen by each participating site and can include building trails, raking leaves, painting signs, putting up fences and contributing to site interpretation. In addition to the satisfaction that volunteer work brings, participants receive official Park Day swag and may have the chance to hear a local historian describe people and events of the past at their site. Park Day can also be used to fulfill the service requirements associated with scout groups, student organizations, training corps programs, many school systems, and more. Park Day allows the American Battlefield Trust to cast a spotlight on beloved American landscapes nationwide. Projects will keep historic sites and battlefields clean, open and accessible for the enjoyment of all -- this year, Park Day projects included painting signs, garden maintenance, trash and leaf removal, marker clean-up, trail and fence building and more! Join us at 9amCT/10amET on April 11, 2026, at the Tebbs Bend Toll House, 327 Tebbs Bend Road, Campbellsville, KY, for the 30th annual Park Day. 2026-04-07 09:36:58 | Comments | Printable version
LWU Department of Theatre to present Heroines April 9-10 By Duane Bonifer The Lindsey Wilson University Department of Theatre will retell parts of one of the classic works of literature. The LWU Department of Theatre will present Heroines on April 9-10, 2026, at V.P. Henry Auditorium. The production, which is directed by Lindsey Wilson theatre professor Robert Brock, is free and open to the public. Both performances begin at 7pmCT. Based on The Heroides by first-century Roman poet Ovid, Heroines features contemporary monologues told through a series of letters from the aggrieved women of classical mythology to the lovers who abandoned them. Heroines will feel a bit like five one-act plays. That's because it will be presented in five monologues, each of which explores a range of themes that include betrayal, love, longing and neglect. While the monologues will be presented in modern settings, Brock said they do not lose the eternal messages Ovid gave them when he wrote them more than 2,500 years ago. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-07 09:26:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
KDFW: Recap of new and amended regulations for 2026 From Lisa Jackson Frankfort, KY - In accordance with KRS 150.025, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is providing updated information about proposed fish and wildlife-related regulation amendments that have received final legislative approval and are now in effect. The following summarizes provisions that relate to or affect Kentucky Fish and Wildlife and the services the agency provides to hunters, anglers, boaters and the public at large. These include amendments that removed agency fees from multiple regulations and consolidated them all in one regulation for easier reference for the end user. Click headline for summaries. See Chapter 2 - Game, in this article for changes to deer hunting zones for Cumberland, Adair, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-07 09:22:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Food distribution April 11 at Old Concord Community Church From Crystal Dillingham Old Concord Community Church will be having a food distribution from 9amCT to 11amCT on Saturday April 11, 2026. Food is distributed on a first come-first served basis. Old Concord Community Church is located at 5996 Fairplay Rd. Columbia, KY. 2026-04-07 09:10:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Dave Stahl at Beulah Chapel on April 12 From Kim Goodin Dave Stahl, music evangelist from New Castle, KY, will be sharing music and testimony at 10:30amCT on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Pastor Cody Willis and congregation welcome you to join in the service! Join us at Beulah Chapel BIC at 4262 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. 2026-04-07 09:00:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 7 Happy Anniversary, David and Teresa Giles (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jonathan and Peggy Conover (2018) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tony E. and Relda R. Kerr | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tressie & Ricky Roy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bessie Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carson Dwayne Hadley (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daniel Marcum | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug York | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elayna Marie Keltner (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erica Higginbotham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joann Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robin Hill | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trudy Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday. Jazlyn Rich Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Finn Golden Adair Co., KY native (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Woodrick, Adair Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Kate Staten, Adair Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alterene Keltner, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Wilbert, Adair County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Roberts, Casey Co., KY (1941 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Wesley Newcomb, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Reynolds Hedgespeth, 73, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dulcie M. Russell, Casey County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Freeman (Jim) Curry, Taylor Co., KY, Green Co., KY native (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lura Coulter, Russell County, KY (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Eugene (Pete) Alfrey, Taylor County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha (Marty) Elizabeth Roach, Green Co., KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Micah S. Beard, 63, Casey Co., KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Nelson, 78, Buffalo, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Redmon, 96, Adair Co., KY (1920-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Luttrell, 32, Casey County, KY (1984-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Riddle, 86, Cumberland County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Cochran, 74, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Altarene Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Mae Moss Janes, Greensburg, KY (1935-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Andrews, 87, Burkesville, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Wheeler, Taylor Co., KY (1941) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Grider (1948-1968) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. John Charles Hedrick, Jr., Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elean Brown, 84, Russell Co., KY (1928-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer Ray Brown, 91, Liberty, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fern J. Austin, Casey Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Ruth Higginbotham, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Allen Edmonds, 76, Summersville, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessica Lee Watson, Taylor County, KY (1988-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Pennington, 81, Mannsville, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Dawson, 79, Green Co., KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Bell, 66, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Burton, 72, Liberty, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall L. Banks, 74, Columbia, KY (1950-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Earl (Grizzly) Clarkston, 77, Knifley, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Lee Roberts, Casey Co., KY (1952-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella Christine Akers Underwood, Green Co., KY, Adair Co. native (1953-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Stephens, 57, Russell Springs, KY native (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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