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Daily News for Friday, December 26, 2025
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Holiday stories to read and remember with family The holidays are a time of remembering, and the stories at this link bring back many of them. They are the classic ones, some from prolific writers, some from individuals inspired by a scent or sense of the season. Click here for a list of favorites from Columbia Magazine archives. We're always adding to the list, and occasionally trimming it. And we're always ready to post a new one. Submit using any Contact/Submit button. 2025-12-26 19:47:24 | Comments | Printable version
JD McKinney, 88, Adair County, KY JD McKinney, 88, of Breeding, Kentucky, died Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Lexington. He was born March 6, 1937, in Adair County, to the late Ray and Delpha Coomer McKinney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Genette Tweedy McKinney on March 4, 2025, and the following siblings, Alfred McKinney, Ruby England and Betty Bean. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-26 19:42:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jack Atchley, 83, Adair County, KY Harold Eugene "Jack" Atchley, 83, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Russell County, KY on September 18, 1942, to the late John and Nettie Grider Atchley. He was preceded in death by his wife Lora Lynn Huff Atchley. Mr. Atchley attended the Freedom Church of God and was a hard-working farmer that instilled those qualities in his three daughters. When not farming he enjoyed woodworking, being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-26 19:38:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
City of Columbia Christmas wrap up From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor Wherever you spent your Christmas, whether it be at home with family or on the road somewhere, we at the City hope it was a good one. As the holidays begin to wind down, lets look back at all Christmas activities undertaken by the City of Columbia during the month of December. For starters, beginning right after Thanksgiving, the City was glad to offer the largest Christmas lights display in our history by lighting up Veterans Park, Citizens Park, The Trabue Russell House, Joe Johnson Little League Park, and Downtown Columbia. The City was also extremely pleased to have the City Police have their latest running of Operation Christmas Spirit, which, in cooperation with several local businesses and organizations, was able to collect and give out gifts to residents at our local nursing home and children all across our community. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-26 12:35:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 26 Happy Anniversary, Danny and Paula Propes (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Maxie and Linda Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Sonya and Jeff Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Terry and Rita Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Scott Morris (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allayna Wilkerson (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David A Wheat (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dorothy George | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JaCayden Morales-Childers (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jean Quinn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen White Claywell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandra Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stacy Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthy, Charli Renee Staten (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theodore (Ted) Beckman, Russell County, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Collins, Glensfork, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hunter Chase Bowen, Russell Springs, KY (2018-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alberta Mae Lamb, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Bohanon, 32, Taylor Co., KY (1977-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Glenwood Bright, Green Co., KY (1931-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tavia Lorene Blakeman, Green Co., KY, Adair Co. native, (1934 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bert Walker, Adair Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roosevelt (R.V.) Coffey, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della Frances Hamon Burton, Georgetown, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Lacy, Taylor Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Charles E. Peck, 83, Russell County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Smith, Burkesville, KY, Metcalfe native, (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Ware, 73, Glensfork, Adair Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Eva Krueger, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Leon Thompson, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest E. Dunbar, Russell County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Glenn (Ken) Hatcher, Adair County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Arden Cash, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Faye Peterson Burton, Adair County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Odell Robertson, Russell County, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Rae Orberson Conner, 55, Green Co/Marion Co. KY native (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvis G. Floyd, 85, Columbia, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. Ernest Corbin, 81, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Webster, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Cundiff Parrott, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman L. Malone, 80, Russell County, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell (Russ) Duke, 62, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Eubank Clark, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Edward (Ed) Hunt, 89, Taylor County, KY (1928-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, December 26, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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