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Daily News for Friday, August 14, 2026
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Super summer recipe - Watermelon Salsa The Adair County Extension Office shared recipes and tastes at a recent Farmers Market in Columbia. One of the super summer tastes was the Watermelon Salsa. The recipe follows. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-14 19:25:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
Vintage base ball coming to Metcalfe County Edmonton, KY - The slap of a bare-handed catch and the sight of underhand pitching will echo across a Kentucky hayfield when the Georgetown Gentlemen travel south on Saturday, August 22, 2026, to face the Edmonton 9 in a vintage base ball game at the Historic Bell House, 7310 Columbia Road, Edmonton. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05pmCT, and admission is free. The Georgetown Gentlemen, a nonprofit vintage base ball club from Georgetown, will meet the Edmonton 9, a team of local players assembled specifically for the occasion, in a genuine, unscripted contest played entirely according to the rules and customs of the 1860s, using period-appropriate equipment. Visitors will notice striking differences from today's baseball game, including pitchers delivering the ball underhand, a foul ball caught on the first bounce can result in an out, and no player takes the field wearing a glove. The setting parallels in authenticity. The match will be played in the open hayfield at the Historic Bell House, recreating the kind of informal environment where the game was originally played. "Vintage base ball gives us an opportunity to step back in time and experience the game as it was played in its earliest days," said Tommy Druen, captain of the Georgetown Gentlemen and a Metcalfe County native. "I'm especially excited the Gentlemen could come play alongside our friends in the Edmonton 9. It should be a great afternoon of baseball, history and fellowship." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-14 17:47:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Carol Perkins: The First Grade Previous Column: Up the Water Spout By Carol Perkins I turned six on September 6th, so I was ready for first grade. Preschool and kindergarten didn't exist then. There were two first-grade teachers, and my last name (Sullivan) fell to Ms. Billie Sue. Everyone, it seemed, went to first grade to either Ms. Roberta or Ms. Billie Sue. Both were equally respected. No one visited the classroom before opening day. No "meet the teacher." The night before school, I was nervous. Would she be nice? Would she yell? I had heard stories about "mean" teachers, but none about her. The only thing I heard negatively about Ms. Billie Sue was that if you misbehaved, you stood in a corner. I only found that corner once, and it wasn't my fault! Ms. Billie Sue was all business most of the time, but there were those moments when we saw the "fun" side of her. She led us in singing on the spur of the moment, or we would draw pictures for no apparent reason. There wasn't room to dance, or we would have cut loose. I think there were at least thirty first graders sitting at wooden tables around the small room, crowded like bees in a hive and as far away from the wood stove as possible. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-14 17:42:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Ribbon Cutting and Open House for new Adair Co. Middle School Adair County Schools will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Adair County Middle School building at 3pmCT on Friday, August 21, 2026, followed by an open house from 3pmCT to 6pmCT, so that community members can tour the new school. School officials say, "Join us as we officially open Adair County Middle School! We look forward to welcoming you and showing you our new state-of-the-art facility!" 2026-08-14 17:36:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Red Cross Blood Drive on Sept 9 There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10amCT to 4pmCT on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Holloway Health & Wellness Center, 399 Williams St., Columbia, KY. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. From September 1-20, 2026, successful blood donations will get a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible plush and a sticker pack, while supplies last. 2026-08-14 17:31:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Trooper rescues family from rollover collision on I65 From Master Trooper Bryan Washer Elizabethtown, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a rollover crash on Interstate 65 in Hardin County on the afternoon of Friday, August 14, 2026. At approximately 2:10pmET, KSP Post 4 received a call reporting a two-vehicle collision near the 87-mile marker of southbound Interstate 65. The caller reported that one vehicle had overturned and that a family was trapped inside the vehicle, which was smoking. Trooper Blaine Miller was in the area responding to an unrelated incident and arrived on scene almost immediately. Upon arrival, Trooper Miller observed the overturned vehicle with four occupants trapped inside. The vehicle was smoking and beginning to catch fire. Trooper Miller breached the front windshield of the vehicle, climbed inside, and assisted in removing all four occupants from the vehicle to safety. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-14 17:22:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Waterfowl hunting blind drawing dates for Green/Barren From Lisa Jackson Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has scheduled dates for public drawings to select season-long waterfowl hunting blind sites at four wildlife management areas (WMAs) this fall. Available sites include locations at Doug Travis, Lake Barkley, Green River Lake and Barren River Lake WMAs. Each area has numerous sites available, and multiple hunters can be selected for each location. Seasonally drawn blind sites ensure that selected waterfowl hunters will have a place to hunt during the entire waterfowl season. The drawings for these blinds take place well before the season to allow hunters time to build blinds and make all necessary plans for the season. Upcoming season-long blind drawings include: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-14 17:18:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Summer heat and your heart - what to know Summer is the season for outdoor activity, travel, and long sunny days -- and for most people, that is entirely good news. For anyone with heart disease or high blood pressure, however, heat is a genuine health consideration that deserves attention. Here is why: for every degree your body temperature rises, your heart must pump about 10 extra beats per minute to help cool you down. In extreme heat, that is a significant added workload -- one that healthy hearts handle easily but compromised ones may not. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-14 12:32:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Sandra Gail Dix, 56, Russell County, KY Sandra Gail Dix, of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was 56 years of age. Born on May 22, 1970, in Livonia, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late James Richard and Bessie Catharine Jackson Dix. Sandra was a homemaker and a hard worker. She loved her family and was everyone's best friend. She enjoyed going to yard sales and thrift shopping. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-14 12:24:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Passing bus with stop lights flashing is illegal The most dangerous spot is right beside the bus According to the National Safety Council, most children killed in bus-related crashes are young, ages 4 to 7, and on foot -- struck by the bus itself, or by a driver illegally passing one that has stopped. Passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended is illegal in all 50 states. 2026-08-14 12:21:43 | Comments | Printable version
Beverly Ann Robertson Buley, 75, Green County, KY Beverly Ann Robertson Buley of Green County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Lloyd Austin and Velma Mae Curry Robertson, was born on April 17, 1951 in Green County. She departed this life on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville having attained the age of 75 years, three months and 27 days. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of South Greensburg Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-14 12:18:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lowell Thomas Yankey, 92, and Betty Cox Yankey, 87 Lowell Thomas Yankey and Betty Cox Yankey, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, devoted partners in life for more than 67 years, passed away just three days apart in August 2026. Betty passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Lowell followed on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-14 12:14:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Bonnie Rae Welker, 86, Russell County, KY Bonnie Rae Welker, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully and without pain at her home August 8, 2026. Bonnie was born in Akron, OH. on December 18, 1940, a daughter of the late Evelyn L. (Latshaw) and Raymond F. Thomas. Bonnie was the member of the Jamestown Christian Church. Having the love of Christ and being the wife of a minister has lead her throughout many mission trips abroad and stateside. The ministry paved the way to develop and work Christian Camps. Camp Rudolph (Virginia) and White Mills Christian Camp (Kentucky). She was always right by Bills side wherever God directed them throughout many states and churches. You could always find her shining God's light and being the hands and feet of Christ. What a blessing she was to all who knew her. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-14 12:13:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACMS SBDM Council to meet Aug 20 From Samantha Ellis, Principal Adair County Middle School Adair County Middle School's School-Based Decision-Making Council will be having a special-called regular meeting at 1pmCT on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The meeting will be held in Conference Room of Adair County Middle School, 510 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY 42728. The purpose of the special-called regular meeting is to interview for vacant attendance clerk positions. 2026-08-14 10:57:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Donate your extra pet carriers Donna Rieder writes, "I'm going to Lexington next week to donate two kitten cages to Halfway Home Rescue KY. They're in need of cat carriers, as each cat that gets spayed/neutered has to go in its own carrier after surgery." If you'd like to donate a carrier for Donna to take, you can message or call 270-805-1527. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-14 09:32:00 | Comments | Printable version
Words of Wisdom for August 14, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder Everything we say at funerals should be said at birthday parties instead. We leave so much love unspoken. Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY (visitors by appointment only). You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com. 2026-08-14 08:45:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 14 Happy Anniversary, Darrell West and Melanie Wilson-West (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gary Vernon and Peggy Ann Curry (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mark and Angie Burton (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mary Helen and Donnie Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Addison Brook Litteral (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alma Rich | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brett Blair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chelsea Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gavin Bloyd Thomas (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jonathan Gold | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lana Glasgow | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Gold | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Preston Chapman (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert R. Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sammy Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Suzanne Wells Miell (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sydney Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Weston Eiven Pelston (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitley Eastridge (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandy R. Johnson, Russell Springs, KY (1983-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris W. Ingram, Green Co. native (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Helm Henson, Dunnville, KY native (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vickie Jo Irvin, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Keith Breeding, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitch Lee, Green County, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ola Mae Foley Martin, Junction City, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton Lee Gosser, Nancy, KY (1946-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Wolford LeFaivre, Adair Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Allen Cahill, Taylor Co., KY (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zona Moss O'Neill Gradyville, KY native (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Hatcher, Adair Co., KY (1964-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Meeks, Casey Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Waylon Atchley, Jamestown, KY, (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Gilbert, 52, Columbia, KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald E. Wethington, Casey County, KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Sherwin King, Casey County, KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Geraldine Laverne Winchester, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lula Belle Gribbins Bright, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andrew L. (Andy) Miller, Green Co., KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Calvin Bennett, 70, Russell Co., KY; Adair Co., KY native (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Webster, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia McGowan Andrews, 71, Russell County, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald White, 78, Casey Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chester (Chet) Pitcock, 69, Marrowbone, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Blackburn, 54, Summer Shade, KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Marshall Epperson, 65, Adair Co., KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Belle Karnes, Taylor Co., KY (1920-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard Sallee, 82, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, R.C. Weddle, Jr. , Casey County, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margretta Thompson, Casey Co., KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richie Janes, 70, Adair County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Lewis Brown, 51, Knob Lick, KY (1966-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Becky Frances Robertson, Russell Springs, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Mae Saltmarsh, 78, Columbia, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freda Bernice Goodin, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.W. Keltner (1933-2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, lonas Crandle Wray, | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Tarter Evans, 67, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Bailey, 65, Columbia, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy R. Lawless, 73, Jamestown, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Earl Milby, 77, Summersville, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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