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Daily News for Sunday, May 3, 2026
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Fiscal Court meeting a positive, thankful one The April, 2026 regular Adair County Fiscal Court meeting was a special one. Every member of the Court - Magistrates, Judge, Deputy Judge, Clerk, County attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer and Jailer, were in agreement on one thing - thank God, not a single one of the first responders was hurt in the Monday, April 20, standoff and shootings that kept everyone focused on the tragedy that unfolded throughout that day. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-03 23:04:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Letter: considering a green burial Vonnie Kolbenschlag writes: When comes the time when I will die I want a biodegradable casket in which to lie. It may be a simple wooden box or just a cloth shroud. And there's to be no embalming fluid allowed. I want no cremation that requires high electric cost, from burning fossil fuels with polluting exhaust. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-03 23:02:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Joe Wayne Bridgewater, 47, Green County, KY Joseph "Joe" Wayne Bridgewater was born January 24, 1979 in Green County, Kentucky to Jennifer Bridgewater-Edelen of Campbellsville. He was raised by his grandparents, Joe and Dean Bridgewater. He departed this life Friday, April 24, 2026, having attained the age of forty-seven years and three months. Jowayne had made a profession of faith in Christ at a young age and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He had a passion for music and loved to laugh and make others laugh. He loved spending time with his kids and family and truly admired his grandbabies. He is preceded in death by his wife Lauren Bridgewater, his brother Kenyatta Bridgewater, and his grandfather Joe Bridgewater. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-03 22:59:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Revival starts May 4 at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church From Tina Corbin Revival starts Monday, May 4, 2026, from 6pmCT until ? at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church. Bro Joe Bryant will be preaching. Pastor Bro. Billy Hewitt and congregation would like to invite all. Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church is located at 1025 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia, KY. 2026-05-03 21:52:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Pamela Ruth Burriss, 75, Green County, KY Pamela Ruth Handy Burriss of the Bramlett Community of Green County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Thomas Ed and Margaret Howard Handy, was born on October 3, 1950 in Green County, Kentucky. She departed this life on Friday, May 1, 2026 at her home having attained the age of 75 years, six months and 29 days. She accepted Christ and was a member of Summershade Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of over 58 years, Danny Hardin Burriss, having united in marriage on November 1, 1967. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-03 13:50:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Doug Absher, 59, Green County, KY Douglas O. Absher was born on February 20, 1967 in Greensburg, Kentucky to Barry Absher and the late Norma Wathen Absher of Greensburg, Kentucky. He departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2026, having attained the age of 59 years, 2 months and 5 days. Doug had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Aetna Grove Baptist Church. He devoted his life to helping others as a registered nurse in Greensburg, Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, before traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada and eventually settling in Bradenton, Florida. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-03 13:43:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Big week for Adair Co. Middle School FFA From Robin Hancock Adair County Middle School Agriculture/FFA Classes attended field trips to learn more about careers in agriculture mechanics and held their annual banquet this past week. ACMS Ag/FFA students are 7th and 8th graders that attend classes daily to learn about plant science, animal science, ag mechanics, natural resources, consumerism, leadership, and careers in agriculture. In addition, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are invited to after school hands-on activities focused on agriculture. On Monday, April 27, 2026, Adair County Middle School Agriculture/FFA Classes visited Hobdy, Dye, and Read along with Ag Revolution to learn about careers in the ag mechanics industry. Eighth grade students spoke to Mr. Lee Jessee about ag engineering and sales and Mr. Jeff Ford about a day in the life of an ag mechanic. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-03 12:39:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
4-H Garden Club to meet May 4 From Veronica Arnold Master Gardener The 4-H Garden Club will meet at 5:30pmCT on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Clubbers will do hands-on activities and be given information on ways to prepare items for the County Fair this summer. Before clubbers leave they will be given garden supplies and fed a tasty treat to celebrate our Garden Club year as well as the start of summer! Kids of all ages are welcome to attend, and parents are asked to stay with their children for the duration of the short meeting. 2026-05-03 12:35:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Cody's Wish author coming to Columbia May 23 Paul K. Halloran Jr., author of the Cody's Wish book, will be making two stops in Adair County on Saturday, May 23, 2026:
Mor information is available at www.codyswishbook.com. 2026-05-03 12:30:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
National Day of Prayer observance on May 7 Adair County is participating in the National Day of Prayer, at NoonCT on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The gathering will be on the steps of the Courthouse Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The 75th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer will focus on the theme "Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations," based on 1 Chronicles 16:24. The whole community is invited to share in this time of prayer for our nation. 2026-05-03 12:22:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Plow Day kicked off the spring season at HGR The 15th annual Spring Plow Day Festival kicked off the spring season at Homeplace on Green River on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with old-fashioned mule and horse plow teams, a draft horse meet and greet, black smithing, lard rendering, tin smithing, flint knapping, and tanning demonstrations, plus bounce houses, face painting, and pony rides for the kids, and food trucks, hay rides, and live music. Board Member Lyn Stanton said, "The event went great! We were blessed with perfect weather, and thankfully the rain held off and made the mule plowing demonstrations possible. Our community really showed up for us and it was wonderful to see so many people enjoying the day, supporting local vendors, connecting with one another and celebrating our agricultural heritage." Sponsors of Spring Plow Day included One Cross Community Health, Citizen's Bank, PriceLess IGA, Sandusky Sales, Taylor County Bank, Squires and Lee, LR Petty Funeral Home, Arnold Feed & Seed, Taylor County Tire Sales, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, Franklin Nissan, Stotts Phelps McQueary Funeral Home, Little House Fabrics, Longhunters Coffee & Tea, Science Hill Feed & Pet Supply, and Knifley Ag. Click article title to see photos from the 2026 Spring Plow Day Festival. 2026-05-03 12:11:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Homeplace on Green River
Words of Wisdom for May 3, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "The one who falls and gets up is so much stronger than the one who never fell." Farm-fresh, free-range eggs just $4/dozen. Call 270-805-1527 to schedule a pickup.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, or on the Clifty Creek Farm Facebook page. 2026-05-03 12:04:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Johnnie Popplewell, 67, Russell County, KY Johnnie V. Popplewell, of the Eli Community, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was 67 years of age. Born on February 27, 1959, in Somerset, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Grant and Lorene Popplewell. He was a retired farmer and school bus driver for the Russell County Board of Education. He attended Pine Grove (Sunshine) Separate Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-03 11:14:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 3 Happy Anniversary, Billy & Brenda Helm (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chris & Amy Melton (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Roger & Bobbie Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Waggener Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ben Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brady Cundiff (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carson Grady Holmes (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie (Cape) Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jesse Waylon Tucker (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe B. McKinney II | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Todd Butler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Chowning | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Louise Young (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary K. Cassaday | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ople Dial (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Jo Grider Harrilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Theodore Turner (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, W.E. "Sonny" Williams (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesson Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Carol Marshall, Cumberland Co., KY (1958-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim London Anderson, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Rhea Morrison, Adair County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Francis Riddle Garner, Burkesville, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Walter (Chicken) Grider, Cumberland Co. KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Neff, 90, Casey Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Rudolph (Rudy) Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joey Curtis, 51, Cumberland Co., KY (1962-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Garriott, Casey County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella M. Bailey, Russell Springs, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Carl H. Spear, 78, Dubre, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marene Hadley, 90, Russell County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clyde Edward Dunbar, Green County, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Stotts McClister, 87, Adair County, KY, (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lena Lee Fowler, 84, Indianapolis, IN, (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lemuel (Buck) Robertson, Green Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton Taylor, 76, Cumberland Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Albert Parent, 92, Green County, KY/Maine native (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deanna Davis Loy, 67, Russell Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnold Ray Pierce, Campbellsville, KY/Columbia, KY native (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloria Jean Tedder Brown, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Morgan, Green County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Everett Despain, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilbur Ray Brown, 54, Casey County, KY/Adair County, KY native (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Dwayne Huckelby, Cumberland Co., KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Allen Compton, 80, Adair Co., KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Smith (1937-2000) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chester M. Miller, 35, Columbia, KY (1990-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Sullivan | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Joseph Kozak, 87, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gertrude K. Tedder, 98, Adair Co., KY (1927-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Carol Durham, 69, Russell Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Joan Greer, 65, Greensburg, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Chelf, 87, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Verlene Flanagan, Russell Co., KY (1928-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Clara Elizabeth Brockman Chowning (1929-1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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