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Daily News for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Basketball: Indians fall to Pulaski 86-85 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer Adair County lead Pulaski County 43-42 at the half in a shootout at John Burr, but eventually fell late to the Maroons in an 86-85 heartbreaker. The Indians trailed for much of the fourth. They had a chance to win the game late and just weren't able to convert. 2026-01-20 20:48:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Letter: Roundabouts Kerry Robertson writes: While it may have never been called a "roundabout," that is in fact what it is.Comments re: Letter: Roundabouts 2026-01-20 20:07:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Basketball: Lady Indians defeat Hart Co. 70-49 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Lady Indians built a halftime lead of 34-22 over the Lady Raiders of Hart County. At halftime, Reese Bardin lead the scoring with 14, followed by a crowd of other Adair County players with six points each. The Tribe was able to pull away in the second quarter after being in a close battle earlier in game on the back of transition scoring made possible by a press defense. Adair County never looked back and laid the scoring on the Lady Raiders. The Tribe scores 70+ for the second time this season and the posts their highest scoring number since December 9, 2025. 2026-01-20 19:55:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Basketball: Lady Indians host Hart County By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Lady Indians are back in action at home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as they host the Hart County Lady Raiders (6-12). The Lady Raiders come off a 57-44 home win last night over Washington County, and have won three of their last five games. The leading scorer for Hart County is junior Addison Devore, who averages 13 points per game The next leading scorer for the team is Nevaeh Haskins, who averages 9 points per game. Those two names will be ones to keep an eye on for the Lady Indians defense tonight. The Lady Indians tip off at 5:30pmCT, with the Boys' game against Pulaski County scheduled to follow at 7pmCT, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are available at events.hometownticketing.com. 2026-01-20 16:50:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Basketball: Indians host Pulaksi Co. on Tuesday By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Adair County Indians Boys Varisty Basketball team will be hosting the Pulaski County Maroons (11-7) following the Lady Indians' game with Hart County. The Indians come off a neutral site loss to Bell County, while Pulaski County comes off a 62-43 home loss to Danville Christian last Friday. That game marked the third loss in the last four games and fifth loss in the last seven for the Maroons, who have struggled of late, after opening the season 9-2. Pulaski County is a relatively balanced team, with the five top scorers averaging between 12.3 and 8.4 points per game. The leader of that crowd is senior Carson Fraley, who averages 12.3 points per game. The leading rebounder for the team is Kam Measel, who averages 6.4 rebounds per game. Despite the close proximity of Pulaski County and Adair County, this will be the first meeting since 1999 for the two teams, so come out and support your Indians tonight. The Lady Indians tip off at 5:30pmCT, with the Boys' game scheduled to follow at 7pmCT, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are available at events.hometownticketing.com. 2026-01-20 16:43:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Hwy 68 improvement in Green and Metcalfe BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2026) — A project to improve safety and mobility along a section of U.S. 68 in Green and Metcalfe counties is expected to begin this week. Signs are expected to be posted this week, but most of the work will take place away from the roadway. The project will realign U.S. 68 from near KY 729 in Green County to KY 745 in Metcalfe County. The 1.2 miles of new alignment will feature 11-foot travel lanes with 4-foot paved shoulders. The new alignment is designed to reduce curvature and grade variations and will include construction of a new bridge over Caney Fork Creek. 2026-01-20 15:14:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Carolyn Kaye Evans Murphy, 70, Casey County, KY Carolyn Kaye Evans Murphy, of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on January 17, 1956, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Delmer L. Evans and Mary Spielburger Evans. Carolyn was a retired educator and specifically enjoyed her many years as a head start teacher. She was of the Methodist faith. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-20 15:10:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lois Burton, 90, Columbia, KY native (1935-2026) Lois Raydean (Foster) Burton of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Columbus, IN. She was 90 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11:30amCT on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Dennis Roberts and Bro. Ralph Foster officiating. Burial will follow in the Bearwallow Cemetery. Visitation will be after 9:30amCT on Friday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-20 13:52:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACHS SBDM Council to meet Jan 22 From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS SBDM Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY. 2026-01-20 12:22:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
David G. Andrasko, 78, Columbia, KY (1947-2026) David Gene Andrasko of Columbia died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was 78 years old. Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-20 12:16:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Trinity Food Pantry postponed From Phyllis Burris The Trinity Church Food Pantry that was planned for this Saturday, January 24, 2026, has been canceled due to the forecast of extreme cold and snow. We will have it advertised when it is rescheduled. 2026-01-20 11:19:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Kentucky tax filing season begins Jan 26 From Kinsey Woodson Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) will begin accepting state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 26, 2026, and will begin processing refund requests on Monday, February 2, 2026. The deadline for Kentuckians to file 2025 returns is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also will begin accepting federal individual income tax returns on January 26, 2026. Electronic individual income tax returns typically take four to six weeks to process. Taxpayers may check the status of their refund online by entering their Social Security number and exact dollar amount of the expected Kentucky refund. Each year, DOR partners with the IRS to operate Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites across the state. At these sites, knowledgeable staff provide free tax filing assistance to eligible individuals and families, as well as Kentucky state government employees. This free service is available to help individuals with an annual income of $67,000 or less or any Kentucky state government employee, regardless of income. In-person assistance will be offered by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning February 10, 2026, to April 14, 2026. If you believe you qualify and would like to take advantage of this service, please schedule an appointment by contacting the nearest regional taxpayer service center. The closest Volunteer Income Tax Assistance for Adair County is in Bowling Green, at 201 West Professional Park Court, Bowling Green KY. The phone number is 270-746-7470. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-20 10:05:54 | Comments | Printable version
Agenda for special called City Council meeting From Tiffany Collins Assistant City Clerk, Planning and Zoning Administrator City of Columbia The Columbia City Council will meet in special session at 11amCT on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-20 10:00:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Mountain View to sing at Freedom Separate Baptist From Collene Rooks Mountain View will be singing at 6pmCT on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Freedom Separate Baptist Church. We would like to invite you to come and bring a friend. Brother Darrin Blair, pastor. Freedom Separate Baptist Church is located at 576 Freedom Church Rd., Russell Springs, KY. 2026-01-20 09:43:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Evlyn Komosa leaves largest estate gift in LWU history By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University has received its largest estate gift in the school's 123-year history, a $1.84 million bequest from the late Evlyn (Beard) Komosa of Columbia. The gift is unrestricted. The school's previous largest estate gift was $1.28 million. "Few people loved Lindsey Wilson and its mission more than Evlyn Komosa," said Lindsey Wilson University President William T. Luckey Jr. "For more than three decades, Evlyn was a devoted supporter of the Lindsey Wilson mission and how this school serves students. Her generosity will help young people throughout our region realize their educational dreams." An Adair County native, Komosa grew up on the Beard family farm in the Coburg area. She was educated in Adair County and then moved to work in Louisville, Kentucky, in the 1940s. While working in support of the war effort during World War II, she met her husband, Adam, who was an Army officer. The Komosas moved to Adair County after Adam retired, first from the Army as a lieutenant colonel and then from his second career as a college history professor in Michigan. Adam, who died in 1998, taught history at Lindsey Wilson. Evlyn Komosa died in 2025 at the age of 102. At the time of her death, she was LWU's oldest known living donor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-20 09:31:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Letter: Roundabouts Sue Mullins writes: I was glad to see that someone else pointed out that we have always had a roundabout/rotary in Columbia. I think they are better than stoplights if everyone could just learn to use them properly.Comments re: New roundabouts popping up all over Kentucky 2026-01-20 09:28:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Counterfeit $100 bills discovered in Campbellsville On January 17, 2026 at approximately 16:45 hours, The Campbellsville Police Department received a call from multiple business in the area of Green River Plaza. Business's reported two males were attempting to pass counterfeit $100 bills. Officer Jordan Whitlow located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Through the investigation the males were identified as Denzel Patton, 25, and Aarron Bond, 23 both of Ohio. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-20 00:50:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Journal tips for writing your personal history Open your journal to two blank side-by-side pages. Use a ruler to draw a horizontal line across both pages. Write your birth year at the left end of the line and the current year at the right end. If you are worried about having enough space for your timeline (not that you're old!), you can stretch it across two more pages. Begin filling in important memorable dates as they come to mind. Following are some examples of milestones that would be a good addition to your timeline. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-20 00:29:31 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 20 Happy Anniversary, CJ and Shirley Holt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Lester and Charlene Brock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Jo Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Serafino | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christopher Burton (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jim Sproles (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Fudge (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Petty | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Ann Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Page | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sabrina Stapp (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Suzanne Grant Hobbs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Phillips | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wanda Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amber Godbey, 17, Casey County, KY (1999-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arleen Latimer, 80, Taylor County, KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Garner, 61, Russell Co., KY (1956-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bryan Kevin Davis, 54, Green Co., KY (1965-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Camillia Fay Blaydes, 75, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Cravens, Waynesburg, KY (1952-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curvan Smith, 92, Amelia, OH (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dollie Opal Caudill, 85, Casey County, KY native (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Faye (Tater) Brown, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elaine Krizan, 88, Louisville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Ann Kirtley, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Essie Lee Scott Allen, 87, Taylor Co., KY native (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Francine Moore, 78 Columbia, KY (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Strange, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Clay Faulkner, Green County, KY (1929-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Turner, 74, Columbia, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Whitlock Sr, 85, Taylor County, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith (Skeeter) Helm, Casey County, KY (1962-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Estel Harden, 79, Taylor County, KY (1934-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Marie Robertson, Russell Co., KY (1924-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marla Warriner Liddy, 52, Columbia, KY (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marty K. Walsh, 46, Russell Springs, KY (1972-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin R. Clements, Casey County, KY (1931-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Scott, 79, Adair Co., KY (1946-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Phillips Wilson, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nathan Alan Bell, 36, Liberty, KY (1983-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Neva Nell (Thomas) Keeton, 93, Burkesville, KY native (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Mae Foley, 73, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robin Smith, Adair County, KY, (1956-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Lee (Swede) Dyer, 63, Green County, KY (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Alice Wilson, 87, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teddy Rogers Ray, Edmonton, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Tucker, 75, Green County, KY (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean McDonough, 72, Adair Co., KY native (1953-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. 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