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Daily News for Monday, December 8, 2025
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Donnie Ray Thompson, Sr, 71, Greensburg, KY Donnie Ray Thompson, SR was born January 24, 1954, in Green County, KY to the late James Amos Thompson and Lela Thornton Thompson. He departed this life Friday, December 5, 2025, having attained the age of seventy-one years, ten months and twelve days. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Jacob Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed construction. He retired from Buzick Construction Company in Bardstown, KY. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-08 23:41:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Edward Rooks, 76, Adair County, KY Edward Rooks, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Russell Springs. He was 76 years of age. Born December 20, 1948, in Adair County, he was a son of the late John and Pearl Bryant Rooks. Edward worked as a drywall installer for over 40 years. He spent most of his time working, but when he did take time off, he enjoyed coon hunting and horseback riding. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-08 23:37:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Area Chambers of Commerce support Pre-K for All From Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On December 4, 2025, 43 local Kentucky chambers of commerce endorsed Gov. Andy Beshear's Pre-K for All initiative, urging the Kentucky General Assembly to make expanding access to pre-K for all 4-year-olds a top priority in the 2026-2027 Budget Session. "Business leaders across our state know that Pre-K for All is good for business because it will boost our workforce by 70,000 and help more parents return to work," said Gov. Beshear. "Pre-K for All isn't political - it's simply the right thing to do for Kentucky's kids, our families, our economy and our future. Let's do the right thing and invest in our kids and our future now through Pre-K for All." The endorsement was made through a letter signed by 44 local and regional chambers of commerce and their presidents including Bowling Green and Louisville, as well as the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce, the Liberty-Casey County Chamber of Commerce, and the Russell County Chamber of Commerce. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-08 18:09:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Mark Archey: EK Railroad Presentation Mark Archey, an Adair County resident who purchased the Shepherd Grade Center, moved here with his wife Stephanie some years ago. He is a member of the Adair County Genealogy Society, and shared a story from his research at last Monday's meeting. Mark told the group at the December meeting, "I'm not from here. I'm from off. So I'll tell you about off a little bit. I grew up in northeastern Kentucky in Greenup County. And among my ancestors are Pattons. So I'm very happy to meet Mr. [Paul] Patton tonight. I'm sure we'll find a common connection. "So what I'm talking about has nothing to do with genealogy directly, and nothing to do with Adair County. But why would it be of interest? Because in doing genealogy research for my ancestors, I'm at the point where I've got to figure out why did these people come to Greenup County? Because the paper trails run out otherwise. And what brought them all in is Greenup County is like the heart of the Hanging Rock Iron District of northeastern Kentucky. On both sides of the Ohio River, there were 30 or more iron furnaces that were running there typically. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-08 17:57:47 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Birds of Kentucky Roldcat writes: Your shot of the eagle in flight is first class. Awesome photo.Thanks very much for the kind words -- I got very lucky when he left a high perch and flew right in my direction! -Pen Comments re: Birds of Kentucky: Bald Eagle 2025-12-08 17:38:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Chamber Breakfast at TJ Health Columbia on Tuesday From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The annual Adair County Chamber Breakfast will be held from 7amCT to 9amCT on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at T.J. Health Columbia, 901 Wellness Way, Columbia, KY. The breakfast menu will include breakfast bombs (sausage, egg and cheese baked inside a biscuit), gravy, hash brown casserole, fresh fruit, mini muffins, coffee, oj, and water. Attendees are asked to help spread holiday cheer by bringing donations of new toys for Operation Christmas Spirit. 2025-12-08 17:32:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Christmas events at Bloomington Chapel Church on Dec 14 From Shirley Moss The live Nativity scene at Bloomington Chapel Church will be presented from 5:15pmCT to 5:45pmCT on Sunday, December 14, 2025, followed by Christmas Plays beginning at 6pmCT:
Updating: Bloomington Chapel Christmas Play is Dec 14 2025-12-08 17:25:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Christmas
Lindsey Wilson University to hold record winter commencement A total of 974 degrees will be conferred at Lindsey Wilson's first commencement ceremony as a university. By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University will hold its 122nd commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY. It will be Lindsey Wilson's first commencement ceremony since the school became Lindsey Wilson University on July 1, 2025, and it will also be the largest graduating class in the school's 122-year history. A total of 974 degrees will be conferred on December 13, including 121 undergraduate degrees, 851 graduate degrees and two doctorates. To accommodate the large crowd, the university will hold two ceremonies. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-08 11:59:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
OCC 2025: Volunteers helping out in Atlanta From Mark Fudge A group of volunteers from Adair County recently traveled to the Samaritans purse Operation Christmas Child processing center in Atlanta, GA. The group has been busy this week processing OCC shoebox gifts. These boxes will be traveling to other countries to bless children over the world over the next few weeks. The group is made up primarily of individuals from the Columbia Baptist Church, but also has volunteers from other churches in the area as well. The Atlanta processing center has already processed more than 1 million shoebox gifts, and hopes to reach 2 million shoeboxes by the end of next week. Nationwide at the eight processing centers across the United States Samaritans Purse hopes to process over 12 million shoebox gifts over the next few days. An amazing statistic about the shoebox gifts in 2024 is that 27% of the recipients of shoebox gifts led to the gift of salvation for the children receiving their boxes. Not only do the children receive the wonderful gifts in each shoebox, but they also receive gospel materials written in their own language, which consist of a 12 week study of the gospel. Columbia Baptist Church has had a group travel to the Atlanta processing center almost every year since 2016. 2025-12-08 11:39:18 | Comments | Printable version
Concert by Adair Schools Choirs Thursday at 6 From Keri Willis, NBCT, Adair County High School The Adair County Schools Choirs will be performing a Christmas concert this Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6pmCT at the Columbia United Methodist Church. The event is free; however, guests are encouraged to make a donation of canned food to assist families in Adair County. Light refreshments will be provided by Title I. 2025-12-08 10:20:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWU spotlights undergrad work in Academic Celebration Week By Duane Bonifer The final week of classes of the 2025 fall semester at Lindsey Wilson University was a time to celebrate student research, artistic achievements and academic accomplishments. Undergraduate students presented research projects from the disciplines of art, biology, chemistry, education and nursing, and the university's performing arts groups entertained the Columbia-Adair County community with a pair of Christmas productions as part of Academic Celebration Week, held December 1-7, 2025. Lindsey Wilson's 2025 winter commencement will be held at 10amCT and at 2pmCT on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Throughout Academic Celebration Week, students presented their research all over campus, the Department of Theatre presented A Holiday Cabaret, and the Lindsey Wilson Band performed at a pair of community events. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-08 08:55:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 8 Happy Anniversary, Loy and Rita Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Sharon and Steve Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Troy and Beth Kimbler (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christa Celeste Bardin (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grayson Lee (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hayley Elizabeth Coffey (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaclyn Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Schorman (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Holland (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lynda Wilkerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marcy McCanmmish | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nona M. Hadley (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Franklin (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Red Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Talyn Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tamara Keen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tevin Harvey (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orphra Hreha, 88, Casey County, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Eudean Workman, Greensburg, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella J. Holmes, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leslie Brown (Red) Thrasher, Burkesville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Thomas (Tom) Milby, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Robert AtkinsonTaylor Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Grant, Adair Co., KY (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delma Lee McQueary, Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Sue Gaffron, Adair County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vaughan Sharp, Taylor County, KY (1937-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlene Dowell Dunbar, Russell County, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Boyce W. Pickett, Green County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Sam Burris, Adair Co., KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty D. Lewis, Summersville, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eli Parrigin, Columbia, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Tupman, 79, Russell County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie (Billy) Brewington, Cumbeland Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Alan (Jigger) Ray, Green Co., KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alva Reeder Lofton, 82, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred (Freddie) Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lisa G. Edwards, Taylor Co., KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jason Eli (Jay) Johnson, Campbellsville, KY (1974-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Wallace Shirley, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Drama (LaVerne) McGinnis Davenport, Casey County, Kentucky (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Bobby Clark, Bethelridge, Casey County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Johnnie Brenda Finley Harlan, 74, Burkesville, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Johnson , 67, Taylor County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheryl Jones Powell, 53, Albany, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. William R. (Randy) Davenport, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwayne T. Coomer, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co. KY native (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hollis E. Kerns, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Wood, 65, Adair Co., KY native (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Breeding Coomer, 98, Columbia, KY (1924-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Lee Turner, 71, Cave City, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherlene Rooks, 72, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Patterson Underwood, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley T. Burton, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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