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Daily News for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Letter: Thank you to the caregivers at TJ Columbia To my friends and neighbors, I recently spent ten days in our local hospital. It wasn't planned and initially I wasn't sure what to expect.Your friend, John W. Arnold 2026-09-01 20:27:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Allan Robertson, 77, Russell County, KY Allan Robertson, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was 77 years of age. Born October 23, 1948, in Somerset, he was a son of the late Homer and Iris Perkins Robertson. Allan was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a former member of the Russell County Honor Guard. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-01 20:23:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Food Pantry crew brings attention to Hunger Action Month By Cathy Abell Volunteers at the Adair County Food Pantry wore orange on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 to bring attention to the designation of September as Hunger Action Month. The food pantry has been a source of food for many throughout the community for several years. Robert Flowers, volunteer, remembered the food panty starting in the 1980's and initially being housed in the basement of the Columbia Christian Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-01 15:46:19 | Comments | Printable version
Genealogy & History Research Center usage for August 2026 From Mike Watson The Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center is a busy, busy place all year round, but particularly in the summer months when many travel to Adair and surrounding counties from far-flung places to research their ancestors and local history (as the statistics below show). Many of our patrons are local or regional, but we have had guests from several states west of the Mississippi, the east coast, deep south, and north of the Ohio River. We also receive telephone and email/messenger requests every single day. We do our best to answer every request. Sometimes the desired outcome is days or weeks in coming, due to the intricacies of the mystery. Some questions are quickly answered, usually to the satisfaction and delight of our patrons. Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center Statistics for 2026:
2026-09-01 10:41:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Public Library
Homecoming is Sept 20 at Egypt Christian Church From Joel Patton Egypt Christian Church will celebrate Homecoming at 10amCT on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with special music by Josh Carey and a Potluck lunch after the service. Please mark your calendar now and make plans to attend! The day's activities will be as follows:
Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. 2026-09-01 10:31:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Words of Wisdom for September 1, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder Ten minutes online shows you what's wrong with the world, 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. 2026-09-01 10:26:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
SKCTC and Lindsey Wilson University celebrate partnership By Duane Bonifer Cumberland, KY - Nearly a quarter-century of serving Southeast Kentucky through higher education was celebrated on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Cumberland Campus. During a morning ceremony at Falkenstein Hall, representatives from Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College and Lindsey Wilson University came together to reflect on the impact the two schools' partnership has had on the region. "Together, we're continuing to create the future of Southeast Kentucky," said Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Chancellor Lee Harrison. "We appreciate the more than two decades of partnership we have had to allow our students to learn, grow and continue to succeed while staying right here at home." Started in 2002, the partnership allows Southeast Kentucky CTC graduates to seamlessly transfer into majors in Lindsey Wilson's Educational Outreach program. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-01 10:22:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Fall quota hunt application period open through Sept 30 By Lisa Jackson Frankfort, KY - Hunters can now apply to participate in Kentucky's fall quota hunts. From September 1-30, 2026, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is accepting applications from both resident and nonresident hunters for quota hunts for deer, waterfowl, pheasants and sandhill cranes. Hunters can apply for these annual quota hunts through MidnightCT on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, via the MyProfile online portal at the department's website (fw.ky.gov). Applications are not accepted over the phone, and the minimum fee is $3 per application. Applicants will receive a confirmation number, and results will be posted online by 4pmCT on Friday, October 9, 2026, through MyProfile. Randomized drawings are conducted to determine recipients of the hunt opportunities that are each limited to a specific quota number. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-01 10:12:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
ACMS Lady Indians split with Campbellsville By Kelly Wooley In the first days of school, the Adair County Middle School Lady Indians took on Campbellsville in a pair of hard-fought basketball contests, with the sixth-grade team earning a dominant victory while the eighth graders battled until the final horn. The sixth-grade Lady Indians turned in an impressive performance, defeating Campbellsville 37-7. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-01 09:30:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
C. W. Mitchell, 92, Green County, KY Charles Willard "C.W." Mitchell of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Charles Conn Mitchell and Bess Rodgers Mitchell, was born on Wednesday, May 23, 1934 in Green County and departed this life on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Janet Wright's Care Home. He was 92 years, 3 months, and 7 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. He was a lifelong farmer and grew up in the community of Ote, Kentucky where he helped his father run the sawmill, Ote roller mill, and the family general store. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-01 09:26:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 1 Happy Anniversary, Barney and Nancy Taylor (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Burchell and Vera Couch (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Danny and Betty Burris (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Micah and Gayle Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Sammy and Margaret Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Leah Irvin (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Candice Thomas (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cynthia Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darren Ballou (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Derrick Riter (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob T. Doss (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Weston | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kotila Gayle Rhymer (2003 | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lonnie DeVore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison McCloud (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Margie Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marla Curtsinger Brewster (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Piper Jewell Smith (2020) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rosie Mae Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valerie Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valerie Roy Taylor (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Stafford, Casey County, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Asa Marshall Shelton, Columbia, KY (1912-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Franklin, Columbia, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jay Davis, Greensburg, KY (1961-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Marcum Helm, Jamestown, KY (1934-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Neil Young (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Troy (Buster) Watson, Taylor Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James O. Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nannie Wells, Russell Co., KY (1911) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Sears, Casey Co., KY, native (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Bradshaw Yates, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Ray Thompson , Casey Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Gentry, Adair County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris Horn, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Earl Gillespie, Taylor County, KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Grider, Adair County, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Foley, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Brub) Popplewell, Russell Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vatus Gibson, Hustonville, KY, (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Trannie Sullivan, 66, Adair County, KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Goodin, Adair County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearl Franklin, Adair County, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Shelton Bone, Marion County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer Summers, Casey County, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Sidney Helm, 76, Adair Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Thomas, Casey County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley (Trent) Clark, 81, Center, Metcalfe Co., KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Virgil Everett Noe, Green County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anon Martin, 79, Jamestown, KY/Hindman native (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Martin, 70, Columbia, KY (1955-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna D. Mann, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby J. Burress, 82, Milltown, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David A. Smith, 60, Russell Springs, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edmond Trautman, 96, Taylor County, KY (1921-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Enrique I. Valdes, 60, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Dale Henson, 72, Liberty, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Wood Judd, Greensburg, KY (1945-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Wilham, 61, Lebanon, KY (1957-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary W. Williams, 75, Russell County, KY (1943-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Grace Taylor, 93, Jamestown, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Retha Mae Eads, 91, Windsor, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Allen Coomer, 71, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Powell, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Lynch, 63, Liberty, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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