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Daily News for Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Collin White nominated for New Artist of the Year Singer Collin White of Campbellsville is among 12 nominees for New Artist of the Year in the field of Inspirational Country Music. Nominees have had to demonstrate the most creative growth in Inspirational Country Music. Winner will be announced in April on the Grand Ole Opry stage. 2026-01-29 19:20:02 | Comments | Printable version
Donnie McAllister, 64, Columbia, KY (1961-2026) Donnie McAllister of Columbia died on Friday, January 23, 2026 at his residence. He was 64 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Clifton Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-29 15:25:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Genealogical Society meeting scheduled for Feb 2 is postponed The Adair County Genealogical Society meeting that was scheduled for February 2, 2026, has been postponed until March 2, 20256. This is due to the extended forecast of bitter cold during the coming weekend and residual ice. We would rather err on the side of caution than have potentially dangerous issues. Mike Watson will be presenting "Place Names in Adair County" at 5pmCT on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. For more information: adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270.380.1024. 2026-01-29 15:21:21 | Comments | Printable version
Barn Lot Bingo in Edmonton canceled for Jan 29 From Kyle Hadley Our regularly scheduled Bingo session has been canceled for tonight, Thursday, January 29, 2026, due to icy conditions in the parking lot. We hope to resume on Friday. Our E-tab room on the square will be open regular hours beginning at 4pmCT. 2026-01-29 15:19:47 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: Snow Stories Previous Column: The Ski Trip (Part 5 of 5) By Carol Perkins Snow stories. In the eyes of a child, there is something very cozy about a snowstorm that cripples the town and the county. Dreadful, however, for adults who have to work, especially those who risk their lives climbing icy poles to keep electricity flowing, while disgruntled customers make phone calls to those who already know the electricity is out. We are a spoiled society, aren't we? Recalling snowstorms My youthful home was a picture-perfect postcard setting when it snowed. White clapboard exterior, dark roof, picket fence, and a snow-covered sidewalk that my daddy tried to keep cleared...just in case. Highway 163 was covered with snow and ice (in the 50s, we didn't have the means to clear it that we do now), so no one was going anywhere, but my dad felt he needed to clear that path to the car. As chain-fitted trucks slowly passed, the harsh grinding of ice beneath their tires announced how bad the roads were, and ground vibrated with the rumble of the county grader. My brother and I watched. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-29 12:59:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Larry Gene Bryant, 74, Columbia, KY (1951-2026) Larry Gene Bryant of Columbia passed away on January 28, 2026, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-Mc Queary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St, Columbia, KY 42728. Visitation will be held from 9:30amCT until time for the serivce at 2pmCT on Sunday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-29 12:48:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: My guess Veronica Arnold writes: Photo guess for the ice sculpture: Is it a rose? The "deadhead" part left behind?Comments re: Ice sculpture mystery Thanks for your good guess but it's not a rose. 2026-01-29 12:42:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
4-H Summer Camp registration begins Feb 2 By Tony Rose County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development On June 2-5, 2026, Youth from Adair County will go to 4-H Camp at Lake Cumberland with 4-H'ers from Green, Taylor, and Wayne Counties. The total cost of Camp is $350.00, which includes lodging, meals, etc. There is a new procedure for signing up youth for 4-H Camp in 2026. For a youth to have a spot held for camp this year, the camp packet must be filled out completely and returned with a $100 deposit. Camp Packets are available at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Final payment is due by May 1, 2026. There will be camp scholarships available for youth who need assistance with the camp fee. Scholarship applications to attend 4-H camp are available upon request. ALL CAMPERS will be required to pay the $100.00 non-fundable deposit upon registration to secure a spot. There are camping spots for approximately 25 boys & 60 girls. Campers will participate in activities such as swimming, boating, archery, hiking, crafts, outdoor education, folk games, campfires, group sports, and more. Youth will make new friends and learn more about citizenship, leadership, & getting along with others. We will leave on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and return on Friday, June 5, 2026. The 4-H Agent will attend the entire camp along with several adult and teen leaders from Adair County. The group will travel via Adair County School buses with regular bus drivers driving. 2026-01-29 12:38:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
KELC releases December 2025 Unemployment Report From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary December 2025 unemployment rate was 4.5%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary December 2025 jobless rate was down 0.2 percentage points from November 2025 and down 0.8 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for December 2025 was 4.4%, which was down from the 4.5% reported for November 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-29 12:34:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Letter: Birds singing me praises Marie Freeman writes: Can’t access my bird feeders, it’s too dangerous. Decided to just throw lots of seed out beside the deck. The birds have have been singing me praises all day. This has to be such a struggle for the creatures of the woods."Marie shares this video of the scene: 2026-01-29 11:57:40 | Comments | Printable version
James Gaskin, 53, Russell County, KY James Gaskin, age 53, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, January 26 2026 at the home of his uncle. He was born on Friday, January 12 1973, in Nashville, Tennessee. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-29 11:56:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia City Council to meet Feb 2 From Tiffany Collins The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, February 2, 2026, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include a second reading of updates to trash collection fees and proposed zoning changes on Jamestown Street. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-29 10:33:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Basketball: Strack stays steady amid skid By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Lexington, KY - Three straight losses will mess with your head. They make good teams look broken. They make fans start counting losses instead of watching effort and factoring in injuries. They make people forget how fast a season can turn. Kentucky is hurting right now. That part is obvious. Shots aren't falling, leads disappear all too fast. Defensive lapses come at the worst possible moments, and momentum feels fragile. What doesn't feel fragile is Clara Strack's presence on the floor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-29 09:53:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Synergy plant closing operations in Columbia Synergy Food Group leaving Columbia due to government funded programs being cut nationwide. From City Hall Synergy Food Group, LLC is announcing their scheduled plans for the phasing out operations at the facility in Columbia. The local location has appreciated the cooperation of the City of Columbia and the people of our community in this project, begun five years ago. Synergy, a manufacturer and distributor of shelf stable meals, will close out their location off the Bypass on Majestic Way, because of a downturn in business due to governmental funded programs being cut nationwide. "It is unfortunate that Synergy has made the decision to close their operation," said Mayor Pam Hoots. "We realize that they have had a decline in their original product and have worked diligently to find another option. Further details will be available later." 2026-01-29 01:24:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 29 Happy Birthday, Faye Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gerhard Lepiarczyk | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Handy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haviland Felix Roach (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Miller Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janson Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Tyler Collins (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Ann Harris (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JoAnn Harris (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lloyd Wilson. (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Grant, Breeding, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Holmes, Adair County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Scott Logsdon, Adair Co., KY (1980-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Cooper, 52, Adair Co., KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ike Russell Caffee, 70, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Docey Roy Goodin, 93, Dunnville, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Lilburn Cox, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Ray Garmon, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine M. Bragg (Sexton), Edmonton, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Faye Wayne, 76, Russell County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Broome, Breeding, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Clark, 70, Dunnville, KY (1947-2017)\ | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny Absher, 62, Adair County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann Curry , 52, Taylor Co., KY (1965-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Dean Estes, Taylor County, KY/Green Co. native (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara (Barbo) Lanham, 75, Liberty, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Kincaid, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cleston Lee Simpson, 69, Greensburg, KY (1950-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diana Sue Harris, Casey County, KY (1965-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Howard Murphy, 70, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flona B. Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1920-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Luttrell, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Jones Key, Cumberland County, KY (1933-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Marie Smith, 74, Edmonton, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, In Memory Birthday Collis G. Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ray Fancher, 62, Knob Lick, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John David Barr, Sr., 76, Russell Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Ann Parnell, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Elizabeth Ward, 82, Summersville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judell Beauchamp Wright, 72, Green Co., KY (1945-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lauren R. (Becky) Breeding, 72, Montgomery, AL (1952-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie B. George, 85 Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie O. Buckman, 83, Taylor Co., KY/Adair County, KY native (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Robinson, 81, Jamestown, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lois Wade, 72, Russell County, KY (1947-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lucy Harmon Davis, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Martha Noel, 62, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul M. (Hadacol) Mitchell, 91, Green County, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearl M. York, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Leigh, 85, Liberty, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Roberts (1929-2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Lee Corhn, 69, Hustonville, KY (1950-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Ford, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma McQueen, Walltown, KY (1928-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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