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Daily News for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Keith is proud of T.J. investment in long term health "It's about investing in long term health and vitality and quality of your life for our friends, our neighbors and our families here at home..."" By Anthony Keith, Respiratory Supervisor, TJ Health Columbia I began my journey with TJ six years ago at the height of the COVID pandemic. And those challenging times, working alongside some dedicated healthcare professionals really made a lasting impact on me. As an Adair County native, this day is deeply personal for me. I'm thrilled to help to bring this much needed cardiopulmonary rehab service to the community where I grew up. For far too long, patients have had to go elsewhere, drive long distances for the care that they needed. And being able to provide targeted, individualized rehabilitation to the people of Adair and surrounding counties is a dream come true. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-23 22:42:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Tony McClellan Wooldridge, 67, Green County, KY Tony McClellan "Woolybooger" Wooldridge of Summersville, Kentucky, son of Shirley Wooldridge Wright of Summersville and the late William McClellan Wooldridge, was born on Sunday, January 25, 1959 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 67 years, 4 months, and 27 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. He worked as an electrician for many years, and formerly worked for Greensburg Manufacturing and Dart. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-23 22:04:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
T.H. Health Cardiopulmonary Rehab opens Tuesday "Recovery shouldn't mean traveling away from home..."" ByJodie Holgate, EVP of Patient Care Services For so many of our neighbors here in Columbia and across Adair County, a heart attack, heart surgery, or a diagnosis like COPD doesn't just change in a single moment. It changes how someone breathes, how they move, and how they show up for the people they love. Recovery from those events shouldn't mean traveling away from home, shouldn't mean going away from family, or away from the community who knows you, but today that will change. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-23 21:58:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
KSP investigates fatal collision on KY 61 in Adair County Posted by Jonathan Houk on Facebook Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 61, near Blue Ridge Circle, in Adair County, just after 4:30 P.M. CDT yesterday afternoon. The preliminary investigation revealed that Wayne Werth, 56, of Columbia, was traveling south on KY 61 in a 2018 Cadillac XT5. Mr. Werth crossed the centerline and entered the northbound lane of KY 61 into the path of a 2008 Jeep Liberty traveling north on KY 61, operated by a 16-year-old juvenile. The juvenile attempted to avoid the collision by steering maneuvers but was unable to do so. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-23 19:20:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Courtney Carter to lead LWU Sport Performance Program By Duane Bonifer Courtney Carter, one of Kentucky's leading voices in college sport and higher education, has been named to lead Lindsey Wilson University's sport performance program. Carter - who brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education, sport management instruction and college athletics research - will oversee Lindsey Wilson's sport performance major, which is the first in Kentucky and the second in the nation. The program is designed to document, assess and strengthen learning that occurs through collegiate sport participation, giving student-athletes an academic framework for understanding what they learn through practice, training, competition, rehabilitation and team membership. "It's exciting to be on the ground floor of this dynamic new academic program," said Carter. "This program gives students a way to study what they are already living every day through sport. It helps them understand how sport is science, how sport is education and how sport is art." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-23 16:12:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Jane (Moran) Akin, 82, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2026) Jane Moran Akin, formerly of Columbia, died on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at her home in Versailles, Kentucky. She was 82 years old. The funeral service will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Paul Patton and Chris Cole officiating. Burial will follow in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Sunday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-23 16:09:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lucy E. Long, 92, Columbia, KY (1933-2026) Lucy E. Long of Columbia passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at her residence. She was 92 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Rick Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10amCT on Friday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-23 16:04:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KDFW: Sightings of young black bears increase in summer From Lisa Jackson Frankfort, KY - Sightings of black bears have recently been occurring in neighborhoods, backyards, urban areas, and even on dash cams and doorbell cameras in areas of Kentucky not accustomed to seeing many of them. Biologists and game wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources want the public to know that this is normal bear behavior and encourage the public to learn more about Kentucky bears to better understand and live safely with them. In late spring and early summer, young male black bears get pushed out of areas where they were raised in eastern Kentucky by older and more dominant male bears for mating season. These juveniles may wander up to several weeks or more into unfamiliar territory in search of food, good habitat and prospective mates before instinctively returning to the mountains by the fall. Bears can travel 20 miles or more in a day if left undisturbed, and Kentucky bears have been suspected of traveling as far away as Missouri in recent years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-23 15:59:16 | Comments | Printable version
ACSO: Injury accident involved 2 motorcycles From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to E. KY 80 to an injury accident involving two motorcycles. Patrick Hampton, age 39, of Louisville was operating a 2018 Harley Davidson, traveling east of KY 80, when he slowed down to make a right hand turn into a business, Hampton's motorcycle was struck in the rear by a 2005 Triumph motorcycle being operated by Kevin Smith, age 36, of Indiana. Riders of both motorcycles were taken to TJ Columbia ER by Adair EMS for treatment of their injuries. The accident is being investigated by Adair County Deputy Richard Shirley. 2026-06-23 15:56:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
KSP offering $71K starting salaries for Cadet Class 108 From Sherry Bray Frankfort, KY - On June 23, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced that the agency is now accepting applications through its online portal for new troopers hoping to join Cadet Class 108. KSP is offering an increased starting salary for sworn officers, with compensation starting at $71,000 annually. Troopers are also eligible for 100 hours of overtime and additional federally funded overtime opportunities. For the first time in the agency's history, cadets will receive mileage reimbursement while attending the academy and will complete the newly revamped 22-week training curriculum, which provides cadets extended weekend breaks to visit home during training, and begin their careers sooner while still receiving top-notch law enforcement training that the agency has provided since its inception. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-23 15:55:19 | Comments | Printable version
KYDOR: Temporary Operations Pause coming in August The Kentucky Department of Revenue (KY DOR) is continuing a multi-year upgrade to our tax system to improve data security and provide faster and more efficient customer service. KY DOR will temporarily pause operations for the next phase of our tax system update beginning August 5, 2026. KY DOR systems and online tax portals, including MyTaxes, will be unavailable during the upgrade from August 5-13, 2026. KY DOR intends to resume normal operations on Friday, August 14, 2026. During the operations pause, KY DOR staff will only be able to provide limited assistance, as they will not have access to view taxpayer information. We encourage everyone to complete any pending tax-related tasks as soon as possible. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-23 15:52:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
ACSO: Probation and Parole scam alert From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office The Adair County Sheriff's Office has received a notification that scammers called an individual claiming to be with Adair County Kentucky Probation and Parole. Scammers went on to tell the individual that they were an emergency contact for a family member who was incarcerated. They knew the person's name, age and so forth, as well as knew the person's family members and phone numbers. They proceeded to ask for $750.00 dollars for an ankle monitor. So if you receive any calls of this nature, hang up immediately and do not give any personal information out or send any money to anyone or anywhere. Feel free to contact the Sheriff's Office with any questions or concerns. 2026-06-23 15:50:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 23 Happy Anniversary, Charles and Carol Shirley (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ethan and Emily Keltner (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gary and Jennifer Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mike and Melanie Ollery (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anabel Suzanne Marie York. (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bradley Karnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darron Bunch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Estelle Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gabriel Aaron Davenport (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JoEllen Lemmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnny Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josie Layne Cox (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda K. Johnson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marcella Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nathan Wendry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paula Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Isaac Neat (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Nokes (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Grider | (Updates/Corrections) In M)emory Birthday, Charles W. Dudgeon, Taylor Co., KY native (1936 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bob Caudill, Casey Co. native (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Baker Rodgers, Columbia, KY (1951-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diane Lobb Brown, Greensburg, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Scott, Adair Co., KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Jones Lee, Taylor Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. R.C. Milby, Green Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloyce G. Parker, Adair County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Sue Hancock, Greensburg, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Rattliff, Green County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bertha Carman Russell Co., KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephanie Kaye Bell, 3 mos., Russell Co., KY (d. Sept. 30, 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Brock, 55, Columbia, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattigene Gaskin, Russell County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alene F. Kelsay, 84, Adair Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elder Kenneth Hammond, 91, Russell Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosemary Galbreath, 54, Russell Co., KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barry Houk, 75, Green County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Ervin Gentry, Taylor County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Leeangelica Nicole Skaggs, 30, Taylor Co., KY (1987-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Murrell (Red) Corbin, Cumberland Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Isacc (K.I.) Riddle, Adair Co., KY/Cumberland Co. native (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gentlev Groce Capps, Cumberland Co., KY (1922-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Jean Sayers, 70, Russell County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bob Acree (1938-1999) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny E. Stone, 72, Columbia, KY (1953-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora Mae Stone, 84, Columbia, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elnora Martin Pickett, 95, Greensburg, KY (1927-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Allen Biggs, 80, Columbia, KY native (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Walker, 79, Knifley, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Bloyd, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadean Popplewell Wilson, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy N. Squires Keltner, 79, Green Co., KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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