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Daily News for Friday, January 30, 2026
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Electricians are needed for the housing industry Ten thousand. That's how many electricians are needed to take jobs that offer up to a six-figure salary and full benefits. And, there is an annual shortfall in the electrician workforce of at least 3,000. With the global data center construction market booming, driven by AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure demands, more than $200 billion is expected to be spent on data center development globally, with the U.S. as a major hub. And for that global investment, they need electricians. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-30 23:16:36 | Comments | Printable version
Pat Jones, 76, Taylor County, KY Rebecca "Pat" Jones of Campbellsville, daughter of the late George Deboe Granger and Helen Louise Pigott Granger, was born August 26, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. She died Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Campbellsville at age 76. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-30 23:13:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Name for the new cat Billy Joe Fudge suggests: Black Ice!Comments re: Looks like we have a new cat, need a name Thanks, Billy Joe! Good one. I'll add it to the mix. - LW 2026-01-30 16:39:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
How are you coping with our worst weather? One week ago, Friday, January 23, 2026, we were in the frantic, final hours of preparation for what was predicted to be our region's worst winter storm. Each day since then we have dealt with different dangers and challenges - power, water, dropping limbs and trees, solid ice that can't melt. Thank you to every single man and woman who has a job in service of rescue and safety - if you've had to work outside, you have our deepest gratitude. Today, Friday, January 30th, we continue to battle the elements of frozen ice with more snowflakes falling as this is written. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-30 16:26:41 | Comments | Printable version
Scott M. Humphrey, 56, Adair Co., KY (1969-2026) Scott Michael Humphrey of Glensfork passed away on January 29, 2026, at his residence. He was 56 years old. Mr. Humphrey chose cremation, and a memorial motorcycle ride will be held at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-30 13:35:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
TJ Health Columbia to start serving lunch on Wednesdays From Stacey Biggs Starting Wednesday, February 4, 2026, T.J. Health Columbia will be offering lunch in the cafeteria every Wednesday. Lunch will be served from 11amCT to 1pmCT. The menu for February 4 will feature Ground Beef Tacos - Meat or Seasoned Diced Chicken, priced at $2.50 each. Beef or Chicken Nachos for $6.50. Sides will include Spanish Rice and Seasoned Black Beans for $1.50 each Toppings will include Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Sour Cream, and Jalapenos for $.25 each. Side Salads and Assorted Desserts will also be offered. 2026-01-30 13:32:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Letter: Ice sculpture mystery Carolyn Thomas writes: Rose of Sharon seed podComments re: Ice sculpture mystery Thank you for a good guess, just this morning it has been correctly identified as an ice-encased Tulip Poplar bloom. 2026-01-30 13:30:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Ice sculpture guess Page Candler writes: Tulip Poplar bloom remains. It looks like a Tulip Poplar cup.Comments re: Ice sculpture mystery You got it, Page! It is a favorite of the photographer, Tulip Poplar bloom. 2026-01-30 13:29:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Ice Sculpture Nancy Riddle writes: Poplar tree blossom?Comments re: Ice sculpture mystery You are right, Nancy! Thanks! 2026-01-30 13:28:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Barn Lot Bingo in Edmonton canceled for Jan 30 From Kyle Hadley Our regularly scheduled Bingo session has been canceled for tonight, Friday, January 30, 2026, due to icy conditions in the parking lot. We look forward to seeing everyone next week. 2026-01-30 13:27:23 | Comments | Printable version
LIHEAP offers winter assistance - where to call It's the season to share the Low Income home energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) program which may be able to offer one or more of the following types of assistance. The winter Crisis Component continues through March or until available funds are expended. Bill payment assistance, Energy crisis assistance, Weatherization and energy-related home repairs. LIHEAP is available to assist low-income households with home energy costs. There are two separate components of LIHEAP programs. Subsidy: Eligibility and benefit amount are based on income and type of fuel source. Clients do not have to be out of fuel or receive a past due or disconnect notice to qualify. Crisis: To qualify for the Crisis component, the home must be past due on their energy bill, subject to disconnection, or within four days of depletion of its energy source. The amount necessary to alleviate the crisis will be provided up to a maximum benefit. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-30 11:40:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Paul Wethington, 81, Casey County, KY native Paul Ivan Wethington, of Elkhorn, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was 81. Born on December 4, 1944, in Casey County, KY, he was the son of the late Charles T. Wethington, Sr. and Effie Hendrickson Wethington. Paul was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He was a former bus driver for Jefferson County Public Schools. Paul was a Vietnam Veteran for the U.S. Navy, where he served proudly on the front lines. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-30 11:25:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Patty Harris, 77, Russell County, KY Patty L. Harris, 77, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Russell County Hospital. Patty was born in Somerset, KY on April 18, 1948, a daughter of the late Oma (Perdue) and Willie York. She was a member of Jamestown First Baptist Church and a retired insurance agent. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-30 11:24:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Please Feed the Birds! By Wendy Butler Burt Now that power is back on and the pantry is re-stocked, please turn your attention to the birds: THEY'RE HUNGRY! With thick ice covering the ground and still encasing every twig, birds are having a very difficult time finding sufficient food to sustain them through this very cold weather. I've been going through pounds & pounds of birdseed and suet cakes, always feeding at least twice a day because of the harsh conditions. And I'm being rewarded with literally hundreds of hungry birds gobbling up the seed. In addition to my regulars cardinals, blue jays, various woodpeckers, chickadees, white-throated sparrows, titmice, purple finches, chipping sparrows, song sparrows, doves, etc., my feeding has been bringing in several species that I seldom see at my feeders (Eastern towees, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, yellow-rumpled warblers, flickers, fox sparrows, red-winged blackbirds, crows, etc.). I've had to replenish my seed supply and found yesterday that, although birdseed now is in high demand in Adair County, there's plenty available. I use several different kinds of birdseed and found what I needed at Day & Day Feed and Pet (they formulate and sell a birdseed mix specifically developed for birds occurring in Adair County), Tractor Supply (wide range of birdseed, including bags of cracked corn being marketed for livestock & chickens), Ace Hardware, and others. So, please help our birds survive this challenging weather. Feed them often! 2026-01-30 10:24:00 | Comments | Printable version
New revised Little League Basketball schedule From Daniel Hedges Based on the weather, we now have another revised schedule for Little League Basketball. This is based on several factors, including varsity schedule, the current condition of campus and giving it time to clear, and giving teams time to practice. This latest schedule is set in stone barring any more weather. We have to get this season completed as we have other programs needing facilities and postseason is approaching. Seedings and matchups for the 4-5 tournament will be released after Sunday's final regular season games for this division. Click title to view the schedule... Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-30 10:17:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
ACSO: Adair woman faces multiple charges From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On January 30, 2026, deputies from the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Lether Burton Road for a vehicle that was sitting in the roadway. Deputies arrived to find the vehicle running, with two individuals that appeared to be passed out. As a result of the investigation, an Adair County woman was taken into custody. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-30 10:02:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Ice Sculpture Mystery Phyllis Burris writes: Is it a pinecone?Comments re: Ice sculpture mystery Thank you for a good guess, Phyllis, but it's not a pine cone. 2026-01-30 08:52:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 30 Happy Anniversary, Fred and Carolyn Plahuta (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Conn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caitlin MacInteer (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Goodin Parker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daisy Nicole Tucker (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elijah Redmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haley Burton (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hollin Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin Corbin (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Lewis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lola Mae Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Monica Lynn Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Monica Moss Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick Coppage | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tasha Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zachary Kile Claywell (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Albert Burton, 85, Byrdstown, TN (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amon R. Spoon, 83, Fairplay, KY (1942-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Mae Coomer, (Evelyn West), Elroy, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Goode, 93, Liberty, KY (1926-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jane (Melson) Crawhorn, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Big Dale Hunt, 80, Taylor County, KY (1937-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Cox, 72, Columbia, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Wilson Loveless, 70, Russell County, KY (1948-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brent A. Garr, 59, Burkesville, KY (1960-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Randall Redman, 69, Sano, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diana Joan McCausland, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dylan B. Willis, 22, Columbia, KY (2003-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Haywood, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Mae Hubbard Wood, Metcalfe County, KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellen Loy, Russell Co., KY (1941-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank Douglas Neer, 72, Millerfield Community Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Estel Gray, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Bertram Foley Hall, Russell County, KY (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Drake, 60, Casey Co., KY (1955-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hildreth Reid Lawson, Burkesville, KY (1923-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Chaney, 74, Taylor County KY (1941-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Ford Humphress, 83, Elkhorn, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irma Jo Shepperson, 60, Taylor County, KY (1954-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Izzie Brooks, Taylor Co., KY, (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Hutcherson, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1934-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joel (Joey) Davidson, 56, Taylor County, KY (1962-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Popplewell, 77, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jordan Wilkinson, 25, Liberty, KY (1998-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marion E. Record, Jr., 68, Russell Springs, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark W. Pyles, 66, Columbia, KY (1949-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nell Hash, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otha (Littlen) Carmon, Clementsville, KY (1932-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otis Burton, 87, Columbia, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Owens (Junior) Edwards, 51, Liberty, KY (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul (Tom Dooley) Richards, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard Morris Coomer, 75, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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