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Daily News for Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Tommy Druen: Change is hard Previous Column: Collective gullibility By Tommy Druen A few years ago, I came across a historical photograph that caught my attention. It showed a massive traffic jam in Sweden in 1967. Traffic jams, of course, are nothing remarkable. We've all endured them--whether during rush hour in a city or stuck behind a slow-moving tractor on a one-lane country road. But this one was different. The photograph captured a moment of complete and utter chaos, with no obvious cause. Having read the caption of the photo, I knew the basic reason for the congestion, but I hadn't given it much thought until Dr. Patrick DeVane, my pastor, referenced it in a recent sermon. He told the story of September 3, 1967--the day Sweden experienced Hoegertrafikomlaeggningen, better known to us non-Swedish speakers as the day the country switched from driving on the left-hand side of the road to the right. This was not a decision the Swedes made lightly. The issue was hotly debated for eight years before a final determination was reached. The reason was that all their neighboring countries drove on the right and the vast majority of the vehicles owned by Swedes were designed to be driven on the right. The decision was made with the intent to reduce accidents. Even then though, the change was not immediate. The switch was scheduled to occur four years later, allowing ample time for a comprehensive public information campaign. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-04 22:43:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Tommy Druen
Columbia Cemetery seeks bids for 2026 mowing season From Barry Loy The Columbia Cemetery is seeking bids for the 2026 mowing season. The cemetery is located on Campbellsville Street and is approximately 8 acres. The bidder is considered an independent contractor, providing equipment, materials, and all pertinent insurance. The typical mowing schedule is:
Bids are to be submitted on a per/mowing basis. Compensation will be made on a monthly basis, payable at the first of each month. Include all available contact information (phone, mailing address, email, etc.) with your bid. Submit bid by Saturday, February 14, 2026 to: Columbia Cemetery, P.O. Box 233, Columbia, KY 42728. Contact Richard Phelps at 270-378-1162 with any questions. 2026-01-04 22:37:11 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Quilt project By Yvonne Kolbenschlag Some years ago, the Center for Rural Development in Somerset promoted tourism to boost the economy with the concept that the counties consider themselves not as an individual county, but as part of a corridor offering tourism opportunities. I think there were at least 40 counties grouped in corridors of six counties in this major tourism project called TOURSEKY. Adair County was with five other counties. We worked together on numerous projects, one of which was the barn quilts. Sue Stivers composed a brochure showing photos and descriptions of barn quilts of our corridor. It was entitled "stitched together." She also had additional wooden squares made and painted of quilt patterns, in addition to the ones on barns. These are now displayed in the barn at Homeplace. It was Phil Hannah's idea to hang them there with explanations of the patterns. The Center for Rural Development provided matched grant money for paint I used to paint quilts on the cement wall by the parking lot at Sav-a-Lot. The quilts pictured are the ones that were mounted in Adair County. At that time the CEO of TOURSEKY was Jeff Crowe. He promoted planting of red bud trees also. So, I painted a crow in a red bud tree as part of the wall of quilts. EXTRA: At an earlier time, Houchens was located where Sav-a-Lot is. A major fire had blackened the cement wall. REALLY BLACK!! Mike Glasgow brought a tank truck filled with water and blasted the soot away! Not only was that a matching gift-in-kind, but it was also a kind gift! The wall needs washed again, please. 2026-01-04 22:32:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair Co EMA statement on waterway spill From Grant Loy, Director Adair County Emergency Management The Adair County Emergency Management Office has been made aware of an incident that occurred on Thursday, January 1, 2026, involving a waterway near the intersection of Campbellsville Street and Fairgrounds Street in the city limits of Columbia. Adair County Emergency Management wishes to inform the public that a non-toxic spill occurred as a result of an overflow from a holding tank. There is no indication at this time of any immediate threat to public health or safety. The State Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort, the Kentucky Division of Environmental Protection, the Adair County Utilities District, and the City of Columbia Mayor's Office have all been notified and are aware of the incident. The situation is being monitored, and appropriate agencies are addressing the matter. 2026-01-04 22:30:25 | Comments | Printable version
Floyd Burton, 79, Adair County, KY Floyd Burton, 79, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the home of his son. He was born October 31, 1946, in Adair County, to the late Arvil Ray and Mary Frances Pendleton Burton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Moss Burton, and the following siblings, Ralph Burton, Lewis Burton, Edgar Burton, George Burton, Jewel Burton and four in infancy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-04 12:21:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Water discoloration said to be soap, not antifreeze While the neon green color that leaked into Town Creek on New Year's Day had the appearance of antifreeze, it is reported to have been a type of soap used by the Carwash near the corner of Campbellsville and Fairground Streets which turns the water color green. The report of the leak was made by the Carwash to Frankfort so that an MSDS sheet will be available to the city. The environmental response team, division of water, Frankfort, is investigating. Columbia Adair Utilities District reports that this Town Creek water is not part of our drinking water system. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-04 01:37:46 | Comments | Printable version
Homer Wayne Hecht, 73, Casey County, KY Homer Wayne Hecht, age 73, of, Liberty, KY, passed away on Thursday December 25th, 2025. He was born January 9th, 1952, in Clovis, New Mexico, a son of the late Harold L. and Mary Byerly Hecht. Homer served as minister of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from 1988 until his retirement in 2016. He was a founding member of Casey County Community Ministries and The Gathering Place, a thrift store which operates under the umbrella of CCCM. Homer spent many years organizing youth on Habitat for Humanity home building Mission Trips. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-04 01:27:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 4 Happy anniversary, Dewey and Sue Rooks (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Glen and Kathy Hunt (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Randall and Lois Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aaron Ballou | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ada Neat (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allie Brummett Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ava Faith Froedge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Campbell (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cynthia Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David (Tootie) Wheat (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Edwin VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Burchett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Cockerham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jackie Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Juanita Foley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lenny Stone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peg Schaeffer | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Robert Kell, Adair Co., KY (1954-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Bardin, Jr., Adair Co., KY (1943-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Brock,, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Gadberry, Adair Co., KY (1939-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lyndell Earl Bennett, 76, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. J.H. (Foots) Crawley, Cumberland Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mearl A. Turner, Green County, KY (1953-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Holmes Burton, Adair Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Kathryn (Shuffett) Steward, Taylor Co., KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence (Rego) Holland, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Helm, 55, Adair County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deloris Jean Adams, Liberty, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bebe Fay Melton Daniel , Burkesville, KY, (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Jean Rogers, 61, Russell County, KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Thurman Ellis, 78, Dunnville, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Lee Roy, 76, Dunnville, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Isbell, 68, Russell County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie G. Hughes Sr. , Casey County KY native (1947 - 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Willie Calhoun Shope, 84, Jefferson Co./Green native, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Parker (Harry) Anderson, 53, Burkesville, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Camilla L. LaFavers, 87, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Marie Akin Thompson, 88, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kaye Shreve, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jamison Andrew (Jamie) Wade, 27, Adair Co./Jefferson Co., KY (1991-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Allen Owsley Young, Cumberland Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aiden Cash Wright, infant, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anita Gail Bunnell, 70, Green Co., KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Passmore, 82, Liberty, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Russell, 77, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Desten Smith, 66, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Johnson, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elder Joseph J. Pace, 62, Cumberland Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Houston (Gene) Henry, Green Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Mathews Gosser, 90, Liberty, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. S. Emerson, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Dooley, 93, Taylor Co., KY native (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laverne Kessler McKinney, 89, Green County, KY (1929-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ledia Patten, 59, Liberty, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Etoile Edwards, 80, Liberty, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Bloyd Nolley, Taylor County, KY (1940-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shearl Woodrum, 64, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Scott, 68, Bowling Green, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wagretta Wesley Barber, 90, Casey Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. 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