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Daily News for Monday, September 21, 2026
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Bumblebees solve puzzle no one taught them A challenge long thought to separate humans and a few clever vertebrates from the rest of the animal kingdom has a new and unlikely contender: the bumblebee. According to a study published in the journal Science in June 2026, researchers in Finland gave buff-tailed bumblebees a problem they would never meet in nature. A sugary artificial flower sat just out of reach, and a small ball lay nearby. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-21 21:15:15 | Comments | Printable version
Karen Lynn Tarter, 75, Casey County, KY Karen Lynn Tarter, of Windsor, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at her residence. She was 75 years of age. Born October 16, 1950, in Somerset, she was the daughter of the late Vertis and Ruby Childress Tarter. Karen enjoyed reading, especially the newspapers, but especially loved to pass the time on her swing in the front yard. She was a longtime member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-21 21:05:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
September 25 will be 9-to-5 Day in honor of Dolly Parton The City of Columbia will be recognizing Friday, September 25 (9/25), as "9-to-5 Day" in our community. You are requested to wear pink in recognition of Dolly Parton and her contributions to helping others including the Imagination Library. The Imagination Library was started in 1995 as a promotion for childhood literacy. According to online statistics over 300 million books have been distributed by the foundation worldwide. The Dollywood Foundation previously declared it as "Give Like Dolly Day." "This is a day to share kindness and give to others," said Mayor Hoots. If you plan on an activity at your business or organization, please call City Hall at 270-384-2501 and let the city know and they will add to list of activities for recognition. 2026-09-21 16:26:01 | Comments | Printable version
Joyce A. Biggs, 80, Columbia, KY (1946-2026) Joyce Ann Hatcher Biggs of Columbia passed away on September 20, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 80 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Wednesday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-21 16:21:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sept 20-26 is National Child Passenger Safety Week From Marla Marrs Frankfort, KY - To help keep all children on Kentucky roadways safe, Team Kentucky is joining other states across the nation for Child Passenger Safety Week, September 20-26, 2026, to remind drivers traveling with children to check child seats' height and weight requirements for a safe and secure ride. "Safety should always be the priority on the road, especially when it comes to our kids," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Knowing your child seat's height and weight limits and making sure children are secured can make all the difference in keeping them safe." Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13, and research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that in 39% of child fatalities in 2024 the victims were unrestrained. NHTSA also reports that in passenger cars, car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers ages 1 to 4; and a reduction of 58% for infants and 59% for toddlers for light trucks. For guidance on choosing and properly installing a child safety seat, Kentucky's child passenger safety laws and resources for finding a certified child passenger safety technician, visit the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety's Child Passenger Safety webpage. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-21 16:18:29 | Comments | Printable version
CPD: Additional arrest from drug enforcement operation From Evan Burton Columbia Chief of Police Another individual was arrested on Saturday evening, September 19, 2026, in connection with the Columbia Police Department's drug enforcement operation conducted Friday, September 18, 2026, bringing the arrest total so far to 7. The investigations were conducted by Columbia Police Department HIDTA Detective Ethan Pike and Columbia Police Officer Travis Bell. Columbia Police Department personnel, along with members of the Kentucky State Police DESI West, and the ATF served indictment warrants on individuals identified through these investigations. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-21 16:15:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Agenda for Sept 22 Fiscal Court meeting From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 4:30pmCT on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-21 16:11:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Glow in the Dark for Jesus at West 80 Church of God From Brently Goodin West 80 Church of God will present Glow in the Dark for Jesus at 6:30pmCT this Friday, September 25, 2026. Speaker KY Youth Director Bishop Will Lott will bring a Lights out, blacklights on worship experience, with free pizza, door prizes, and free glow jewelry that should be fun for all ages. West 80 Church of God is located at 3727 W. Highway 80, Russell Springs, KY, near the Russell/Adair County line. 2026-09-21 16:03:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Football: Indians fall to Scotties, host Larue on Fri By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Friday, September 18, 2026 the Adair County Indians Varsity Football team suffered their first loss of the season, at the hands of the Glasgow Scotties, 42-7 on the road. The Tribe went into the game knowing that Glasgow would be a challenge, and the Scotties proved to be exactly that. The Indians offense struggled to move all night. The passing game was 6 for 23 through the air for just 56 yards and an interception. The ground game wasn't much better, with Callum Darnell posting 14 carries for 70 yards and the Tribe's lone touchdown, followed by Braxton McKinney who had seven carries for 51 yards. The only Indian to be credited for more than one reception on the evening was Callum Darnell, who had three receptions for 37 yards. Darnell also led the Indians defense in tackling, posting a team leading nine tackles. Tristan Mullins who posted eight, and Adair County's lone takeaway with an interception. Other defensive contributors included Parker Jessie who had seven tackles, Brody Karnes with five, and Beckham Kingrey, who also had five. On special teams, Matthew MeJean was one for one on point after attempts (PATs) and had three punts for a combined 88 yards, one of which was downed inside the 20. The Scotties offense was able to have almost anything it wanted on the night, with the Glasgow ground game averaging some nine yards a carry, while completing on over 85% of their passes. With regular season halfway done, the Tribe's current 4-1 record is certainly high marks against this team's expectations, but the season is far from finished. The Indians will look to put this game in the rear view, shifting their focus to the LaRue County Hawks (5-0), who roll into Columbia on Friday night hot off a 41-14 win over Butler County. 2026-09-21 16:00:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Bible Study at Summersville Baptist Church From J.W. Bennett Summersville Baptist Church will be conducting Bible Study entitled, "Are You Rapture Ready" from 5:30pmCT to 7pmCT nightly, beginning Wednesday, September 30, 2026, and continuing on subsequent Wednesdays for 7-8 weeks. Mr. Tony Janes will be leading the Book of Revelations study. Pastor Daniel Marcum and his congregation welcomes everyone to attend. Summersville Baptist Church is located at 5199 Hodgenville Rd., Greensburg, KY. 2026-09-21 11:50:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 21 Happy Anniversary, Abe & Emily Cross (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Myron and Lisa Kolody | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Robert & Louise Young (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alicia Bardin (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allie Rae Kerr (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Arvest Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David F. Mann | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Vanarsdale (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathleen Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pamela Hamilton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Curry (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffany Lynn Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffany Lynn Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trevor Scott Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthdya, Doug Nobles (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Shirrel Hall Dobson, 83, Green County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylba Whittle, Russell County, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Ferguson Mann, Columbia, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Argil Luttrell, Windsor, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, LaWanda Kay Smith, 50, Adair/Taylor Counties, KY (1968-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Jo Fones, Campbellsville, KY native (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella K. Montgomery Dile, 87, Taylor Co., KY (1921-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Jessee, Adair Co., KY native (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henrietta Wright, Russell Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benny Groves, Taylor Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bobby Keith (Bob) Lee, Green Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flora Marie Cundiff, Adair County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Kerns Burton, 91, Adair Co., KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee Johnson, Nancy, KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Judd Henderson, Green Co., KY, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. John Bernard Leibeck, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Larry Dennis Strange, 69, Cumberland Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Albert Garner Scott, 77, Green Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton Pendleton, Casey Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lane Young, Greensburg, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Athol B. Sallee Milby, Green Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Henderson Crenshaw, Edmonton, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delorus (Dee) Murphy Campbell, 88, Casey Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richie Keltner, 53, Adair County, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garvis Pierce, 89, Green Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amy Jewell Cyphers Adams, 92, Metcalfe Co., KY/Cumberland Co. KY native (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amanda Clements, 56, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas (Doug) Eugene Melson, 58, Hustonville, KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Sherman Burton, Adair County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coty Allen Lawhorn, Russell Springs, KY (1989-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Dean Humble, formerly of Russell County, (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estill Dewayne Hale, Casey County, KY (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audra Watson, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chattin Davidson Chowning (1915-2003) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David A. Baker, 64, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer J. Smith, 91, Columbia, KY (1892-1984) In Memory Birthday, Inez Powell, Columbia, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe E. Finn, 80, Green Co, KY native (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judie Alley Rice, 81, Columbia, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenzi England | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kerry Thomas (Tommy) Wethington, 45, Liberty, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn (Pat) Perkins, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Stotts, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Ann Burton, 70, Columbia, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Morrison, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William D. (Pete) Davis, 79, Columbia, KY (1945-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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