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Daily News for Thursday, July 9, 2026
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Looking back at July 4th, celebrating 250 years By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress Columbia and Adair County celebrated America's 250th birthday in style over the Independence Day weekend, as thousands of residents and visitors gathered across the community for three days of patriotic festivities, family activities and fireworks. The celebration began Friday evening with Columbia Nights on the Public Square, where local musician Jack Fishback entertained visitors as families filled downtown to enjoy the festive atmosphere. At the same time, Thunder Over Casey Creek once again drew a large crowd for an evening of food, fellowship and a colorful fireworks display. Families spread out lawn chairs and blankets while children enjoyed glow bracelets and sparklers before the night sky lit up with fireworks. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-09 23:01:55 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia-Adair EDA to meet July 15 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold the next monthly meeting at 8amCT on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-09 16:40:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Roberta Rice Crouch, 85, Columbia, KY (1940-2026) Roberta Rice Crouch of Columbia died on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was 85 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Steve Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 11amCT on Sunday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-09 16:34:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Dorothy Murphy, 71, Columbia, KY (1954-2026) Dorothy Murphy of Columbia passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at her home. She was 71 years old. Dorothy chose cremation, and there will be no services. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-09 16:31:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Words of Wisdom for July 9, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "Kindness is the one thing you can't give away, it always comes back to you." 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. 2026-07-09 16:07:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
2026 Fourth of July Decorating Contest winners From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor As part of our Fourth of July celebration, the City of Columbia hosted a decorating contest, featuring both a home and a business category. Winning homes in Columbia's Fourth of July Decorating Contest:
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July City Council Meeting report The Columbia City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 6, 2026, in City Hall, and Mayor Hoots reports the following: At the beginning of the meeting, they recognized the local 7U and 8U teams who were in attendance at the meeting. Team member Tate Fudge led the prayer, and team member Weston Neat led the team in the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the meeting. Other actions taken at the meeting include: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-09 16:02:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Barbara Powell, 68, Russell County, KY Barbara Powell, age 68, of Jamestown, KY passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 at T.J. Health Columbia. She was born on Saturday, July 27 1957. She was the daughter of Mae Grant Hadley and James Woodrow Hadley, who preceded her in death. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-09 10:23:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Alma Elaine Chaudoin Davis, 84, Greensburg, KY Alma Elaine Chaudoin Davis of Greensburg, Kentucky daughter of the late Ared Chaudoin and Evelyn Wright Chaudoin, was born on Wednesday, August 20, 1941 in Green County and departed this life on Monday, July 6, 2026. She was 84 years, 10 months, and 17 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Geen River Memorial Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-09 10:22:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Photo Album: Campbellsville Independence Day Car Show Robert Ellis was on site with camera at the ready on Saturday morning, July 4, 2026, for the Independence Day Car Show on the campus of Campbellsville University. The show was part of the Campbellsville-Taylor County Fourth of July Celebration, which featured events starting on June 29, at locations all over Campbellsville. Click headline to see all of Robert's photos on one page. 2026-07-09 10:11:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Robert Ellis
Spotted Lanternfly moves closer to Adair By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress A pest that once seemed like a problem for other states is now a Kentucky problem, and local residents are being asked to keep their eyes open before it becomes an Adair County problem. The Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist recently reported that some Spotted Lanternflies are now in the older nymph stage, the time when the young insects begin showing their red coloration. The office shared photos taken in Boone County and asked residents to report possible sightings, especially from counties where the insect has not yet been confirmed. That includes Adair County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-07-09 09:48:07 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 9 Happy Anniversary, Haley & Blake Martin (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christopher Allen Yates | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darlene Burke | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Miller (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma Joy Caldwell (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Freddie Corbin (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gavin Scott Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Helen York | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Muse | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Noah Thomas (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Owen Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia Sneed Haven (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sean Noel | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stanley Carney, Jr. (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Sarah and Stephanie Calvert | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birhtday, Thomas Russell Wethington, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Finley Duncan, 75, Edmonton, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Propes Leach, Casey Co., KY native (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Joyce Sallee Hubble, Liberty, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Kaye Burton, Columbia, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Warren, Greensburg, KY (1944-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gwinn DeSpain, Taylor Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luther Collins, 91, Adair Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Master Trenton Allen Michael Bray (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Allen Hood Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nicholas Wayne Flatt, Science Hill, KY (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Dee "Butch" Sparks McCormick, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Carter, 80, Burkesville, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Randolph Taylor, Hustonville, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Christine Coomer, Adair County, KY (1923-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Wolford, Taylor Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Royce Shappley, Russell Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jean Harlow Tucker, Green County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Hayes, ElkHorn, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Fitzgerald Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Lewis, Taylor County, KY (1931 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Otha Lee VanArsdale, Green Co., KY, (1914) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ora Bledsoe Howell, 82, Russell Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Sapp, Liberty, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joy Miller Eskridge, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sally Margaret Barnett, 97, Taylor Co., KY (1917-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles Earl (Chuck) Strange, Burkesville, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mysetta Montgomery, 91, Green County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Ralph Lewis, Adair Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Carney, Jr., 90, Columbia, KY (1926-206) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlon K. Sharp, 72, Casey County, KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James McNear, 69, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Gale Bailey, 76, Adair County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Allen Durrett, 60, Green County, KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland "Tubby" Richardson, 81, Casey County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Curry, 76, Green Co., KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Janes, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Lee Jagus, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Cox, 77, Columbia, KY (1947-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curt Wethington, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Day, 87, Columbia, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd Grider Sr, 87, Casey County, KY (1931-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Arnold Coffey, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoAnn VanZant Gibson, 74, Metcalfe County, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joey Franklin, (July 9, 1981- October 17, 2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith Stillwell, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Kane Franklin, 18, Campbellsville, KY (2004-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond D. Grant, 80, Glens Fork, KY native (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Delmont (Buddy) Matney, 66, Green County, KY (1952-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondal P. Bradshaw, 82, Green Co., KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelley M. Kerns, 52, Columbia, KY (1973-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Victor Curt (Rusty) Hill, 64, Russell County, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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