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Daily News for Saturday, October 31, 2026
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Lillie Mae Pike, 82, Adair County, KY (1944-2026) Lillie Mae Pike, 82, of Columbia, KY passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. She was born on August 16, 1944, in Adair County, Kentucky to the late William Wesley and Jeston Ann May Giles. Mrs. Pike was a seamstress, a calling that reflected both her skill and her patient, careful nature. She found joy in the work of her hands and in the simple pleasures that filled her life. She enjoyed shopping, crafts, sewing, cooking, and canning, and she especially treasured spending time with her family and friends. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a special place in her heart and brought her deep happiness. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-31 17:14:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Bill Handy, 93, Green County, KY (1933-2026) Charles William "Bill" Handy, son of the late Herbert Lewis Handy and Sally Edna Hayes Handy, was born on June 27, 1933 in Green County, Kentucky. He departed this life on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at his home having attained the age of 93 years, four months and three days. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church. Bill had worked in the oil industry and was a farmer. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and was an avid University of Kentucky fan. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-31 17:07:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
More than 1,100 attend LWU Safe Halloween By Duane Bonifer The anticipation started building about three weeks ago among residents in Lindsey Wilson University's Phillips Hall. That's when students of the 140-resident residence hall started to prepare the 123-year-old building's hallways for the university's "Safe Halloween." The annual event is when the university opens select residence halls to area children and their family members, who enjoy a trick-or-treat journey through decorated hallways and receive candy from students dressed as characters from children's stories, films, TV shows and video games. "I was very excited about it this year, especially when I found out the theme of the hall," said Lindsey Wilson student and resident Anna Kate Alexander '29 of Glasgow. Alexander dressed as Princess Peach from the "Mario" video game series, which complemented her hallway's theme. The building's other themes included the "Minions" animated series, the "Star Wars" saga, the "PJ Masks" children TV series and several Disney characters. A lot of people shared Alexander's excitement this year because more than 1,100 area children and their family members attended this year's Lindsey Wilson "Safe Halloween," often all dressed in costumes. That made it one of the largest crowds since the event was first held in 1994. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-31 16:23:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
ACSO: Inmate escapes, crashes stolen car From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Friday, October 30, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle that had been located in a field on Lampton Lane. The vehicle had been involved in a collision, but no operator could be located. At around the same time, authorities were notified of an escaped inmate from the Adair County Regional Jail Class D Facility. Through investigation, it was determined that the inmate had escaped custody and stolen a vehicle before crashing the vehicle. He was located and taken into custody without incident a short time later. Deputy Ricky Shirley was the arresting officer. Deputy Shirley was assisted by Deputy Tweedy, Deputy Wall, Sheriff Roy and members of the Columbia Police Dept. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-31 16:15:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: On Christian Fellowship Travis Martin is the great-great grandson of Daniel and Bertha McClendon of Columbia. He was born and raised in Louisville, and relocated to Columbia in the early 2020s. He says that as a child he remembers frequent trips to Columbia, "never knowing this would be the place where I would find my forever home." By Travis Martin Christian fellowship improves Columbia's overall wellness. When we form friendships, we grow as children of God. In the year and a half that I have lived here, I have hosted 36 fellowship gatherings. By spring 2030, I hope to reach over 100. I find that wholesome Christian fellowship is not only socially fulfilling and comforting but also spiritually beneficial. Joining a prayerful community is always good for the soul. I love Columbia, which has given me something no other location has: an active, growing social life. I feel my best in Columbia, and I believe it is due to the connections I have formed here and the celebrations I have shared. If someone asks how to improve overall happiness, I suggest hosting gatherings with family and friends: at home, in the park, at a restaurant, or wherever they want to meet. Share a meal and go the extra mile; doing so brings us a sense of belonging, at least in my experience. I suggest weekly attendance at a church that welcomes you with open arms and engages your social life. I believe God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves instructs us to build a stronger and more engaging community. 2026-10-31 16:10:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CPD: Tennessee woman arrested on drug-related charges From the Columbia Police Department On Friday, October 30, 2026, at approximately 12:27 a.m. (CST), officers with the Columbia Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the Columbia Bypass. During the traffic stop, officers conducted a roadside investigation that resulted in the discovery of suspected illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The driver was arrested at the scene without incident. Columbia Police Officer Colton Nunn was the arresting officer. He was assisted at the scene by Columbia Police Officer Dustin Bunch and Adair County Sheriff's Office Deputy Nick Barber. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-31 16:04:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Words of Wisdom for October 31, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "Don't drink with ghosts...they can't handle their boos." Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY. You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com, or on the Clifty Creek Farm Facebook page. 2026-10-31 10:53:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Kentucky Color: Country Doorstop By Billy Joe Fudge This is a homemade memory of my maternal grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Furkin Stotts. Ma was born in 1907. She and Pa raised two daughters that were born during the depression. They, like many others, raised their young'uns with grit, grind, scrimping, faith and ingenuity. Back in the day here in the Great Wooded South, everyone had screen doors to let air in to cool the house during hot weather. This required the entrance door to stand open, sometimes day and night. That meant that Geodes, other rocks and old irons that were heated on the wood stove to iron clothes were used to hold the doors open. However, Ma Stotts got all fancy close to 60 years ago and used water with food coloring in an old Ancient Age Bourbon bottle to make her living room door stop! It has lost that much volume over time. May be a little air leak but can't be much. 2026-10-31 10:26:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 31 Happy Anniversary: Jeff and Christine Humpery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Polston (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Spoon Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beckham Kingrey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chloe Grayce Maynard (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doyle Wayne Burton (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eva Wilkinson (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Floyd Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Ann Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Tucker (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kacie Shofner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kiara Collins (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Markilia Franklin (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Rae Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marshall Barnett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, R.T. Gossett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Garmon (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Toby Young (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Robertson, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Dohoney Hodges, Adair County, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pat R. Bell, Columbia, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Weddle, 94, Taylor Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles W. Melton, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judge Jack B. Miller, Crocus, Adair Co., KY native (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley C. Jones, 78, Columbia, KY (1933-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ottis Ray Foley, Russell Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Ronald Stapp, Sr., Russell County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Allen Hisle, Russell Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Atwell Robertson, Center, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Mitchell, Green County, KY (1917-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gail "Peaches" Gaskin, Adair County, KY (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Talbot Smith, Cumberland Co, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah E. Withers, Russell Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Seymour (Buddy) Shaw, Taylor County, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. William (Bill) Austin Sanders, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Allen Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1924 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Vennie Riley Pitcock, 97, Cumberland Co. KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opha Nathaniel Lyons, 55, Taylor County, KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joshua Kyle Eastridge, 35, Taylor County, KY (1980-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth L. Moore, 82, Adair County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Rose Jewell, 59, , Metcalfe County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Louise Taylor (Fields), Edmonton, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Phelps, Casey County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Pendleton, 44, Casey County, KY, (1973-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Markilia Ruth Franklin Gomez, 25, Columbia, KY (1992-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann (James) Gathof, Edmonton, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Catron, 67, of Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debra Anne Rooks Warren, 63, Jamestown, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianne Neagle, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doyle W. Burton, 67, Columbia, KY (1957-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack Antle, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ronald (Jiggs) Smith, 69, Portland, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Manuel Sapp, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Charline Blair, 67, Adair Co., KY native (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney Allen Wall, 59, Liberty, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, SPC Parker McCorvey, 26, Campbellsville, KY (1995-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Avery Helm, 77, Adair County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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