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Daily News for Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Doyle W. Stearns, 79, Greensburg, KY (1947-2026) Doyle Wade Stearns of Greensburg died on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. He was 79 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Billy Wilson and Bro. Raymond Atwood officiating. Burial will follow in Robinson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Tuesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-04 21:28:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Tommy Druen: In search of quiet confidence Previous Column: The most dangerous sentence in the English language By Tommy Druen My home county was never affluent by any stretch of the imagination. When I was in high school, over a quarter of our people lived below the poverty line, and that figure climbed past a third among kids under eighteen. In 2001, the federal government officially added us to the coverage area of the Appalachian Regional Commission. I never considered us truly part of Appalachia, nor do many people. Whenever anyone questioned our inclusion, I always told them that what we lacked in mountains, we more than made up for in poverty. Change comes slowly to Metcalfe County. The population has barely budged over the decades, and today we have just two hundred more souls than we did a century ago. That is why any shift in the landscape turns into a major event. When McDonald's opened in Edmonton back in 1999, the high school marching band showed up in full uniform to play for the ribbon-cutting. August of 1994, the start of my junior year, brought a big milestone. For the first time in thirty-six years, the county had a brand-new high school building. It threw all of us for a loop. After two years of navigating the quirks and crowded halls of the old facility, we upperclassmen suddenly felt like lost freshmen. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-04 21:16:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Tommy Druen
Football: Indians fall in tough battle with Hart County By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Friday, October 2, 2026, the Adair County Indians Varsity Football team fell 30-21 in a home contest against the Hart County Raiders. The Tribe fought hard against a very talented Hart County team, but were ultimately unable to keep up with the Hart County rushing attack. The Raiders cut up the Tribe defense to the tune of 292 rushing yards and three touchdowns. As bad as that may sound, the Adair County defense should take some solace in that being the second worst performance on the season for the Hart County rushing game. It marks only the second time they have been held under 300 rushing yards. On offense, the Indians' Braxton McKinney led the production with his arm going 13 for 22 through the air for 132 yards and a touchdown. Madden Moye was also one-for-one for 42 yards. On the ground, the Indians leading rusher was Callum Darnell, who had just 43 yards on 20 carries, posting a brutal 2.2 yards per carry for the Tribe. McKinney was the second leading rusher, with 13 carries for 41 yards. The struggle to run the ball with Darnell is a big problem, as the Indians have come to expect and rely on big plays out of the rushing game that just did not happen on Friday. Darnell averages 108 yards per game and 6.6 yards per carry on the season. On the defensive side, one reason Darnell may have struggled could be exhaustion from making some 15 tackles, leading the Indians. He also posted a fumble recovery, the team's only takeaway. Adair County has now dropped three straight during an absolutely brutal stretch on the schedule, but they will now have the week off before returning to action against Edmonson County (1-6) on October 16, 2026, at home. 2026-10-04 21:11:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Battle of Highway 55 Trophy returns to Lindsey Wilson By Duane Bonifer The Battle of Highway 55 trophy is returning to a familiar place -- Lindsey Wilson University. The Lindsey Wilson football team played with all the qualities of a tight-knit family on the university's Family Weekend as the No. 12 Blue Raiders came back from three deficits to outlast No. 9 Campbellsville University 30-21 in the annual Battle of Highway 55 on Saturday, October 3, 2026, before a near-capacity crowd at Parnell Family Stadium. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-04 20:54:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
AI data centers planned as near as Mammoth Cave Marie Freeman alerts area residents to the dangers of AI and encourages local discussion/action. She references the $4.8 billion, 1,000-acre AI cloud computing facility, Cave Point Commerce Center, proposed in Cave City, KY, just about ten miles from Mammoth Cave National Park. Cave Point Commerce Center is proposed to be a multi-building data center campus of 600 to 1,000 acres, with a 1.2-gigawatt electricity capacity and a 600-megawatt off-grid natural gas power plant. Residents express deep concern over potential threats to fragile karst landscapes, sinkhole activation, and high water and power consumption. 2026-10-04 15:16:02 | Comments | Printable version
Wilkinson Farms named a Legacy Farm by KFB Adair County Farm Bureau recently announced that Wilkinson Farms has been named a "Legacy Farm" by Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB). Wilkinson Farms was recognized as a Legacy Farm for its long-standing commitment to farming, contributions to the local community, and involvement in KFB. KFB's Legacy Farm designation is awarded to farmers who have demonstrated a commitment to agriculture and the strengthening of rural communities. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-04 14:17:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Brenda Faye Brumley Hare, 79, Jamestown, KY Brenda Faye Brumley (Hare), of Jamestown, devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, just weeks shy of her 80th birthday. Born on October 20, 1946, in Adair County, Kentucky to Myrtle and Elza Hare. She lived a life defined by faith, love, family, friendship, and devotion to others through her career as a nurse. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-04 14:12:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
It's National 4-H Week - where it all began The first week of October is National 4-H Week in America. This article looks at its history. By Katelynn M. Molesky 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the nation, operating in every state, and reaching millions per year. Here in Kentucky, the program has a strong presence in all 120 counties, offering programs that range from agriculture and leadership to science and health. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-04 14:12:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Ronald Smith, 65, Russell County, KY Ronald G. Smith, age 65, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, October 01 2026 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Monday, September 25 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-04 14:06:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Phillip Coffey - Billie A She leaves only traces of her smile 2026-10-04 00:12:22 | Comments | Printable version
William Levi Bell, 31, Green County, KY native William Levi Bell of Knifley, Kentucky, a native of Green County, son of Amy Watson Conover and the late William Lee Bell, was born on March 8, 1995 in Hardin County, Kentucky. He departed this life on Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Columbia, Kentucky. He was 31 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Brush Creek Baptist Church. Levi was a welder for Manchester Tank and enjoyed hockey, especially watching the Bruins. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-04 00:09:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sylvia Lee Melton, 55, Burkesville, KY Sylvia Lee (Arms) Melton of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, having attained the age of 55 years, 3 months, and 20 days. She was born on Thursday, June 10, 1971, in Burkesville, Kentucky, the daughter of Phillip Keith & Brenda (Grider) Arms. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-04 00:08:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Carol Sue Marshall, 86, Green County, KY Carol Sue "Granny" Marshall of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Twyman Marshall and Lora Alice Cox Marshall, was born on Friday, June 7, 1940 in Greensburg and departed this life on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Green River Trails Nursing Home. She was 86 years, 3 months, and 24 days of age. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-04 00:07:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 4 Happy Anniversary, Stevie and Alison Davidson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wendell and Brenda Hadley (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aidan Grant (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Butch Watkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dwayne Hargis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kobie T. Wood | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Molly Elizabeth Green (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stan Smock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steven Breeding (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina Karnes Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Verlon Allbright (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wes Irvin | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bertie Coomer, 96, Adair Co., KY (1918-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, H. C. Boss Gore, Adair Co. native (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty-Lou Wethington, Columbia, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Lonzo Walker, formerly of Greensburg, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katie Pyles, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Logan Turner Gaddie, Taylor County, KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth (Jack) Collins, Taylor Co., KY; Adair Co., KY native (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Land Turpin, 98, Casey Co., KY (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Kay Marrs, 57, Taylor County, KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samantha Lynn Young, 23, Columbia, KY (1991-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Dorothy Murrell Durham, Casey Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Cain, 56, Russell County, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Dean Dudley, 56, Adair County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Tom) Acoya, 47, Casey County, Ky, (1970-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrison -D.S.- Bowling, 72, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. J.V. Lile, Green County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clyde Barkley Satterly, Taylor County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elaine C. George (1950-2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George (Hack) Monday, Casey Co., KY (1933-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irvin Lee Daniel, 57, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James G. (Jimmy) Shively, 75, Columbia, KY native (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Gwyn Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessaphine Donan, 88, Breeding, KY native (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jesse Leslie Bernard, 62, Jamestown, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Burton (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Allene (Joy) Cowan, 83, Columbia, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Marie Gabehart, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laveda Taylor, 97, Adair Co., KY (1926-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Glidewell, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtle M. (Mert) Middlecamp, 76, Columbia, KY (1949-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Anne Lee Vanarsdall, 60, Greensburg, KY (1962-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline McGinnis, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. William C Reed, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharlene Cowan Burton (Oct. 4, 1955-Nov. 23, 1975) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William P. Streeval, 69, Columbia, KY (1955-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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