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Daily News for Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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ACSO: Public help needed in theft investigation On February 17, 2026, Deputy Derek Padgett obtained a search warrant for a residence on Oak Grove Road. During the execution of the search warrant, numerous stolen items from 101 and 103 Dillon Street were recovered. During the investigation, a suspect was identified, and on February 24, 2026, Deputy Derek Padgett obtained an Adair County felony warrant of arrest for Benjamin L. Harmon, 38, of Columbia. The Adair County Sheriff's Office would like the public's help locating him. Harmon is white, approximately 5'5", 180 pounds, with dark brown hair, hazel eyes, and may have a beard. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of Benjamin (Ben) Harmon, please call the Adair County Sheriff's Office or Adair County 911 Center. Tips can remain anonymous. In addition, although numerous items of reported stolen property have been recovered, there is still unrecovered reported stolen property. Sheriff Gary Roy is asking the public's assistance in an effort to try and locate the following items:
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Tax Law changes for the 2026 filing season From Cindy Turner at Steadfast Accounting & Tax As taxpayers prepare for upcoming changes, several significant updates to federal tax law will affect returns filed during the 2026 tax season. The revisions include expanded deductions for seniors, new charitable giving provisions, overtime income adjustments, vehicle loan interest deductions, and major changes to tax refund distribution. Click 'read more' for the following summary of the most important updates: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-24 14:13:38 | Comments | Printable version
Mark Burton, 53, Russell Springs, KY Mark William Burton, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Centennial Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 53 years of age. Mark was born in Somerset, on September 15, 1972, a son of the late Linnie K. Daniel Gadberry and William Burton. Mark was a factory worker and a member of several local music bands. Mark enjoyed shooting pool. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-24 13:57:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Pete Daugherty, 91, Campbellsville, KY Billy R. "Pete" Daugherty, 91, of Campbellsville, died at after noon Tuesday, February 20th, 2026, in Avon, IN. Son of the late Anthan and Laura Marlow Daugherty, he was born April 20, 1934, in Campbell County, TN. He professed faith in Christ, served as Deacon of Indian Heights Baptist Church and most recently was a member of Lebanon Church of Christ. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-24 13:55:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
It is cold out, come search your family history From Mike Watson This cold spell of winter--thankfully we missed any measurable snowfall--may be keeping folks inside. However, the furnace is working just fine at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center. We are here to assist, or just encourage, family and local history researchers in tracing their ancestors and more. We are always busy, always swamped, always willing to help, and always learning new tricks of the trade, so to speak. Next week, on Monday, is the next meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society. This month Mike Watson will present a short program on the names of geographic points in Adair County--creeks, communities, post offices, schools, voting precincts, and more. Not every point in Adair County will be covered, that would take about a week...so come see what you already know and what you didn't know! ACGS meeting is open to all, members and visitors alike, and takes place at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, adjacent to the Adair County Public Library. The meeting will convene at 5pmCT on Monday, March 2, 2026. 2026-02-24 13:52:09 | Comments | Printable version
Leadership Kentucky accepting nominations for Class of 2026 From Carrie Truitt Frankfort, KY - Leadership Kentucky is now accepting nominations and applications for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026. Leadership Kentucky connects a diverse group of leaders with a variety of career accomplishments and volunteer activities to gain insight on complex issues facing Kentucky. In a series of seven monthly, three-day sessions held at various locations throughout the state, participants will meet with Kentucky leaders and explore the state's resources and opportunities. If you or someone you know is interested in being a member of the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026, the nomination form is available online at www.leadershipky.org. Potential applicants will receive full application instructions via e-mail once nominated. All Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026 applications will be due by March 16, 2026. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-24 09:19:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Phillip Coffey: Keltnertown Valentine Massacre Forty years ago today the hills and alluvial plains near Keltner, KY, located near the juncture of the counties of Adair, Green and Metcalfe, on Mell Ridge, were covered with snow. Massacre of hens occurred at a level I had never witnessed previously or since that day. I was visiting a good friend and his family about a mile and a half from my birthplace. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-24 00:15:14 | Comments | Printable version
Rev. Gene Weddle: I led people to Jesus From Pastor Carol Weddle Monday evening update, February 23, 2026 - I want to thank everyone for your lovely, heartfelt comments about Gene. He went to his eternal home about an hour ago. Please pray for our family, we mourn the loss of one of God’s faithful servants and yet rejoice in his homegoing! He had suffered with dementia for several years. Last Monday we had to bring him to the ER with a soft tissue injury. He was diagnosed with the beginnings of pneumonia and was admitted. Plans were made to send him to rehab. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-24 00:07:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Andy Anderson, 40, Cumberland County, KY Anthony Dewayne "Andy" Anderson of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, having attained the age of 40 years, 8 months, and 18 days. He was born on June 1, 1985, in Burkesville, Kentucky, the son of Campbell & Teresa (Anderson) Gilbert. Anthony proudly served in the Kentucky National Guard and worked as a Fiber Optic Technician for Electricom. He is preceded in death by his mothers, Teresa Gilbert, and Connie Anderson, maternal-grandparents, Roy (& Nina) Anderson, and brother, Chris Anderson. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-24 00:04:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 24 Happy Anniversary, Harlan and Dana Jessie (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Murrell (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bowman (Bo) Rhea Staten (2020) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cagney Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chasity Nicole Grant (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Danny Burton (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dustin Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emogene Spoon (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenadi Willis (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Levi W. Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Riddle (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Cape | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Vanarsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Sue Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Phelps (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Anniversary, Travis and Imogene Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lee Mac Janes, 77, Memphis, TN (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Quisenberry, Taylor Co., KY native (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lynn Veach, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Bishop, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul William Young, 86, Louisville, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Tillie Thompson Russell, Green Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doyle Wayne Pickett, Adair Co. native (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarice M. Ashby, Adair Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell Warren Hickerson, Green County, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora K. Murray, Cumberland Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Jaskot, Jr., Adair Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Propes Crowe, Casey Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy Marie Miller, Casey Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merl Davidson, Cumberland Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Puckett, Jr, Green County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Wayne Absher, 40, Adair Co., KY (1973-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos Hurt, Russell County, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Shofner Sullivan, Taylor County, KY (1958-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Mae Crockett Brown, 98, Jabez, KY (1915-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Morgan Grossman, 86, Casey Co., KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie L. Adams, Adair County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Sue Mondie, Russell County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelva (Zeb) McKinley, Russell County, KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Lee Robinson, Green Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Shearer, 49, Taylor County, KY (1967-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Bledsoe, 81, Green Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Douglas (Doug) Wilhoit, Taylor Co., KY/Clay Co. KY native (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Perkins, 79, Adair County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Homer Vernon, (Tooter) Grider, Burkesville, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brooks Coomer, Adair County, KY (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Taylor Downey, Hart Co., KY native (1938-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Garland Blackwell Lewis, 72, Columbia, KY native (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Sprowles Price, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Jean Hadley, 81, Jamestown, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Ray (Porky) Pelston, 82, Columbia, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Bell, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Dixon, 97, Casey Co., KY (1925-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Memory Birthday, Lorene Whitley, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. 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