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Daily News for Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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Letter: We can still roast chestnuts Jennifer Parker writes: I just read the article regarding roasting chestnuts. My childhood memories flooded back as I read it. My mother was British and came to the US after WW2 and met my father and they married. We grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains of CA. Each Christmas she would purchase chestnuts and make chestnut stuffing for our Christmas turkey (Maybe on occasion for our Thanksgiving turkey as well), as she had done as a tradition "back home".Comments re: We can still roast chestnuts on an open fire 2025-12-30 18:04:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Columbia City Council to meet Jan 5 From Tiffany Collins The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, January 5, 2026, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include opening bids for a Gas Department dump truck and changes to the SRO Contract. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-30 17:59:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Basketball: Lady Indians win again in Kelly Holiday Classic By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Monday, December 29, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians Varsity Basketball team wrapped up their time in Bourbon County with a 67-53 win over Fleming County in the Kelly Holiday Classic. The team ended as the third place finisher overall in the Holiday Classic, behind Lyon County and Boyd County. The Tribe ended the tournament ahead of host Bourbon County, Johnson Central, Montgomery County, East Carter, in addition to Fleming County. The Lady Indians accomplishments at this tournament are impressive as they fished towards the top of a very tough field. Coming into the tournament, the Indians' opponents had a combined 32-18 record. The team will have gained valuable experience from their time in Bourbon County, which should help them as they face district rival Taylor County (7-1) at 5:30pmCT on Friday, January 2, 2025, back at home in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are available at hometownticketing.com. 2025-12-30 17:45:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Kentucky reports first pediatric influenza death this season From Kendra Steele/Beth Fisher Frankfort, KY - On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, state health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced that a Kentucky child has died from influenza (flu). This is the first pediatric flu death this season. The child, who lived in Kenton County, had not received this season's flu vaccine. The flu vaccine is the best way to protect against influenza. "Team Kentucky is deeply saddened by the loss of a child to influenza," said Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. "Our hearts are with the family during this incredibly difficult time. This is a heartbreaking reminder that the flu is not always a mild illness, especially for young children and people with high-risk medical conditions." Seasonal influenza is increasing across the commonwealth, especially among children. The Kentucky Department for Public Health reports that emergency department visits and hospitalizations for the flu among children younger than 5 are higher than they were a year ago. The Kentucky Department for Public Health shares data on respiratory virus activity in Kentucky through its Respiratory Disease Data Dashboard and other resources available at chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/Pages/RespiratoryDiseases.aspx. "While flu activity is increasing across Kentucky, there are proven steps families can take to protect their loved ones," said Dr. John Langefeld, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health. "The flu vaccine is safe, effective and widely available. It is the best way to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-30 17:36:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Letter: Downtown Columbia on Tuesday Billy Joe Fudge asks: Wonder why Downtown has been inundated with semis all morning?Use the CM Comment Form to send in your answer. 2025-12-30 17:33:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mayor Hoots delivers 2025 End of the Year Address In an End of the Year Address for 2025, originally delivered as a video message on her facebook page, Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots reflected on a year of progress, resilience, and community pride for the City of Columbia, thanking city staff, partners, and residents for their support. Highlights included:
Full transcript of Mayor Hoots' End of the Year Address: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-30 17:31:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Red-throated Loon spotted at Corbin's Bend According to e-bird's rare bird alert for Kentucky, birder Jeffery Sole reported a Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata) at Corbin's Bend this morning, Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The location link for the sighting is maps.google.com. According to the All About Birds entry for the Red-throated Loon, they are sometimes spotted in the Great Lakes region during migration, but are not frequently seen in Kentucky. In addition to the Red-throated Loon, Sole's lengthy checklist today included two flocks of sandhill cranes, plus grebes, common loons, bald eagles, and dozens of other species. 2025-12-30 16:53:54 | Comments | Printable version
Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower - local ties Annita Dial of Columbia shared a fascinating historical and personal presentation titled, “The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower—John Howland—and His Adventure from the Old World to the New,” at a recent Adair County Genealogical Society meeting - and the fact that John Howland is connected to her own family. Dial, now a member of the Mayflower Society, presented research tracing her family lineage more than 400 years back to Mayflower passenger John Howland, the subject of that book. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-30 13:06:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 30 Business Anniversary: Sleep Inn & Suites, Columbia, KY. (2016) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Womack | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Pierce (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bradley Caldwell (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Harvey (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carolyn Hinkle, (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Cole | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ellie Marian Staten (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan Brooks Compton (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fannie B. Shaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Kessinger (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Brian Coomer 1972 | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy C. Young (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Christopher Travis Baker (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lacey Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Edward White | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LouAnn Russell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mylee Bell (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rachel Waggener (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sebastian Alexander Bingham Hancock (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Kinnaird, Liberty, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Ann Ross, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Cornett, Walton, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lenwood Graves, Taylor Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Carl Rich Thompson, Green Co. KY (1926-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert C. (Bob) Marshall, Adair Co., KY, native (1946 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Rose Buis Chadwell, Casey Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Durham Blakeman, Green Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ann M. Huntsman, Greensburg, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Hall, Casey County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Grant, Adair County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Parnell, 66, Adair County, KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Jones, Green County, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Hazel Cravens Arnold, Sano, KY native (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry D. Huckaby, Russell Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Jessee, 83, formerly of Columbia, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cora Jane Gibson Rice, 51, Glasgow, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daryl Clayton Nichols, 69, Russell Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Faye Oakes, 71, Russell Co., KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Barbee, 57, Taylor Co./Adair Co. native (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Richards, 67, Russell County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barry K. Spear, 74, Columbia, KY (1950-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Blankenship Light, 92, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Beard, 82, Adair Co., KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandon Dial, 39, Columbia, KY (1984-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton (Dewayne) Curry, II, 50, Columbia, KY (1974-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Michael (Mike) Kelly, Metcalfe Co., KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Graham, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry E. White, 65, Columbia, KY (1958-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Hatcher, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. 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