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Daily News for Saturday, January 17, 2026
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ACVFD to hold Chili Supper, Live Auction Saturday The Adair County Volunteer Fire Department will hold its first fundraiser for the 2026 WHAS Crusade for Children - a Chili Supper, Live Auction and candidate speech opportunity - on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:30pmCT. Everyone is invited. The Live auction will be at 6pmCT. All Proceeds go to the WHAS Crusade For Children. Anyone who wants to donate to the live auction can contact Phillip Richard 606-271-4944 or Billy Hadley 270-634-3084. 2026-01-17 23:19:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
David James Dengel, 67, Green County, KY David James Dengel of Green County, KY was the son of Judith Erfert and the late James Dengel. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 5, 1958, and departed this life peacefully at his home in Green County on Thursday, January 15, 2026, having attained the age of sixty-seven years, five months and ten days. He loved the Lord and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-17 23:03:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sidney Graham, 62, Taylor County, KY Sidney Clifton Graham of Campbellsville, son of the late Jim Morris Graham and Ethel Elaine Helm Graham, was born October 3, 1963 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died Sunday, January 11, 2026 at age 62/ He was an OTR, log hauler. He united in marriage to Angie Deborah Abrams February 12, 1988. He loved to dance, kayak, horses, tree and animals. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-17 23:01:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lawrence Edward Walsh, 79, Taylor County, KY Lawrence Edward Walsh was the son of the late William and Lena Smith Walsh. He was born in Taylor County, KY on February 9, 1946, and departed this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026, having attained the age of seventy-nine years, eleven months and six days of age. He made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville. He was a member of the SAC Elite Guard Association, and enjoyed farming, hiking, hunting and traveling. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the AirForce having served from 1964 through 1967. He had a master's degree and was a retired Chief of Police in Lexington. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-17 22:53:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mann Thornton, 91, Green County, KY James "Mann" Thornton was the son of the late Horace Buck and Icy Pearl Richardson Thornton. He was born in Green County June 4, 1934, and departed this life, Sunday, January 11, 2026, having attained the age of ninety-one years, seven months and seven days. He accepted the Lord at an early age and was a member of Jacob Grove Baptist Church where he loved to sing and He served as deacon and building fund treasurer until his illness. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-17 22:50:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CACFD: Sparksville road fire a total loss From Grant Loy, PIO Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 12:24 hours on Friday afternoon, January 16, 2026, to 1534 Sparksville Road on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a one story mobile home that was fully engulfed with heavy fire conditions showing. Firefighters contained the fire to the original structure, and the home was considered a total loss. The cause of this fire is unknown at this time. There were 12 firefighters on scene for approximately 2 hours. There were no injuries reported at the time of the incident. Automatic assistance was provided by the Breeding Fire Department, and other agencies that assisted included the Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Adair County Sheriff's Office, Taylor County RECC, and Kentucky Red Cross. 2026-01-17 15:44:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
CACFD: Smoke response at Summit Manor From Grant Loy, PIO Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 06:14 hours on Friday morning, January 18, 2026, to 400 Bomar Heights, Summit Manor Nursing Home, on a report of smoke coming from the downstairs hallway. Upon arrival, firefighters found a two story healthcare facility with nothing showing from the outside. After investigation firefighters found smoke inside a downstairs hallway with residents already being excavated. Firefighters then determined the smoke was coming from an HVAC unit in a residence room. Positive pressure fans were used to clear the smoke from the hallways before clearing the scene. There were 11 firefighters on scene for approximately 1 hour. Agencies that assisted included the Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Columbia Police Department, Adair County Sheriff's Office, and City of Columbia Gas Department. 2026-01-17 15:42:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Basketball: Lady Indians defeat Lady Bearcats 43-37 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Adair County Lady Indians Varsity Basketball team defeated the Anderson County Lady Bearcats 43-37 on the road. The game was tight throughout the second half, with the Tribe nursing a double-digit lead which suddenly evaporated in the third, leading to a brief Lady Bearcat lead. Thankfully, the Lady Indians were able to get back under control and contain Anderson County with a high pressure defense late in the game. Senior Kinzlee Akin led the scoring for Adair County with 12, followed by Ila Loy with 8, Reese Bardin with 7, and Anika Jennings also with 7. Bardin was the team-leading rebounder with 7, followed by Callee White with 6. The team shot 44% from the field, 56% from three point range, and 55% from the free throw line. The team has now won five of their last six games, and is riding major momentum into their next matchup at Monticello. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30pmCT on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Wayne County High School, 2 Kenny Davis Blvd, Monticello, KY. 2026-01-17 15:39:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 17 Happy Birthday, Amy Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashton Jo Pyles (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Ray Rooks (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Anne Seaborn (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma Kate Pollard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Flora Claywell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josephine Brooke Bailey (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Meadows | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lane Burton (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lydia Paige Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mercedes Sierra VanArsdale (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arthur Craig Fillippinie, Jamestown, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Watson Webb Scott, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hillary Hadley Adair Co., KY (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Ray Puyear, Taylor Co., KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Bryant, Russell Springs, KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eula K. Hankla, 93, Jamestown, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Allen Grady, Adair Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Dowell, Adair County, KY (1910-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garnett E. Cox, Casey County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina M. Abston, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Coomer, Adair County, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Paul Eugene Johnson, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Dixon, Casey Co., KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Hinshaw, 60, Russell County, KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Parke, 56, Metcalfe Co. KY native (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Dwayne Duvall, 60, Casey Co., KY (1955 - 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reid F. Bunch, 90, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Mae Polston, 70, Jamestown, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlus Chumbley, 75, Russell Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Wilson, 63, Metcalfe Co., KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Wilson, 84, Russell County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Sexton, 87, Adair County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Michael Robertson, Crail Hope, KY (1959-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Paul Walker, 51, Burkesville, KY (1967-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Taylor, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Grant, 66, Columbia, KY (1952-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delma Goodin Wise, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Franklin Holley, 79, Burkesville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lured Jones, 87, Metcalfe Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsha (Grant) Wayne, 74, Adair Co., KY native (1950-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Neva Brewer, 86, Taylor County, KY (1932-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve McAllister, 82, Columbia, KY native (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Weldon Keltner, 83, Adair County, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Enoch (Bill) Perkins, 67, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. 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