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Daily News for Monday, March 2, 2026
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Veterans and American Flags invited for July 4th parade Metcalfe County is preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a parade on Friday, July 3, 2026. They want floats! The parade will follow the same route as the Christmas parade and can include: bands, floats, cars, trucks, tractors, side by sides, lawnmowers, and horses. The only requirement is that you MUST have an American Flag flying on your entry. Do you know a Veteran older than 80, or a Metcalfe County resident who is 100 years old (or close)? Please contact Kim Harwood at the Chamber office by email at metchamb@outlook.com or phone 270-432-3222. The Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce will oversee the parade planning with the assistance of the Edmonton Police Department and Metcalfe County Sheriff's office. We are asking for local churches, clubs, businesses, schools, and individuals to join the parade. Let's celebrate our country and make memories for years to come. Contact the Chamber office at 270-432-3222 to sign up to be in the parade. Sign up is not required, but appreciated. 2026-03-02 23:05:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Danny Leon Conner, 79, Russell County, KY Danny Leon Conner, of Jamestown, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation. He was 79 years of age. Born on February 12, 1947, on Indian Creek in Russell County, he was a son of the late Wilber and Mary Alice Polston Conner. Danny was a retired construction worker, working for more than 50 years. Danny was a true outdoorsman, enjoying gardening and fishing, just to name a few. Danny accepted Jesus as his Savior and was of the Christian faith. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-02 22:33:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
High school students encouraged to apply to Rogers LEADS From Sharon Dodson The Center for Rural Development The Center for Rural Development is accepting applications for a new summer leadership program that will give high school students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky the skills they need to succeed as future business leaders and entrepreneurs. Rogers LEADS (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Achievement, Development, and Service) is an intensive, week-long day camp focused on developing teamwork, business, and entrepreneurship skills; providing an outlet to explore career pathways; and participating in hands-on college-level activities. Rogers LEADS is scheduled for July 27-31, 2026, on the campus of The Center for Rural Development in Somerset, KY. This is a day camp and does not include overnight lodging. High school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and reside within The Center's 45-county primary service area in Southern and Eastern Kentucky are eligible to apply. The application period runs from March 6-March 31, 2026. Students may apply online at www.centeryouthprograms.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-02 19:05:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Kermit E. Grider, 91, Columbia, KY (1934-2026) Kermit Eugene Grider of Columbia peacefully passed away on March 1, 2026, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. He was 91 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church, 3722 KY-80, Russell Springs, KY. Burial will follow in the Conover Cemetery, with military honors provided by VFW Post 6097. Visitation will be on Friday from 4pmCT until 7pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, and will continue on Saturday from 9amCT until 11amCT at Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-02 18:55:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Odell Bennett, 87, Edmonton, KY (1938-2026) Odell Bennett of Edmonton passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Metcalfe County Health Care. He was 87 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Morris Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday after 10amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-02 18:47:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Colorectal cancer screening saves lives From Jeff Neagle, Communications Specialist Lake Cumberland District Health Department March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month -- a time to highlight the importance of prevention, early detection, and education surrounding one of the most common cancers affecting both men and women. Colorectal cancer is more commonly known as colon cancer. Occasionally, abnormal growths called polyps form in the colon or rectum. Over time, some polyps may grow out of control and turn into cancer. According to a recent report from the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is now the number one cancer killer among men and women under 50 in the United States. Colorectal cancer is the only major cancer with rising mortality rates in adults under 50. Diagnosis among Americans ages 20 to 39 is projected to increase by 90 percent by 2030. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-02 18:40:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
LWU National Alumni Association chooses its next president By Duane Bonifer The next alumni president, scholarships for students and the 2026 senior class gift were among the topics discussed at the winter meeting of the Lindsey Wilson University National Alumni Association. The Lindsey Wilson National Alumni Association held its winter meeting on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the board room of the university's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. The alumni council is gearing up for the LWU Alumni Scholarship application process, alumni award nominations for Homecoming 2026, which will be held November 5-7, 2026, and senior class activities for later this spring. Valerie Adams of the Class of 1990 was unanimously chosen president-elect. She will serve as president during 2027-28. 2026-03-02 18:36:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
KYTC crews to begin spraying roadside vegetation From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair Frankfort, KY - To prevent infrastructure damage and maintain roadway visibility, Team Kentucky's transportation crews will soon begin roadside treatments targeting invasive and harmful vegetation. "There's a lot that goes into maintaining the integrity and safety of our roads," said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. "Our annual treatment of noxious weeds not only minimizes erosion and damage to drainage systems - it protects travelers by reducing unnatural roadside habitat that attracts wildlife closer to traffic." KYTC is directed to control the following invasive plants and noxious weeds in accordance with KRS 176.051 and 603 KAR 3:100: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-02 18:34:09 | Comments | Printable version
Basketball: Indians fall to Taylor Co. in District final By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On February 27, 2026, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team fell to Taylor County Cardinals 68-50 in the 20th District Final hosted at Campbellsville High School. The Tribe struggled to score the basketball with the team having just one double digit scorer, Tylin George, with 19 points. Landon Blakey and Dawson Gilbert followed in scoring with eight each. Blakey and George also led the team in rebounds, with 10 and six respectively. The team struggled shooting the ball, going 40% from the floor and 22% from three point range. The Indians will need to improve their distance shooting going into the Regional Tournament after shooting a combined 19% from three during the two games of the 20th District Tournament. The Indians will face Bardstown (14-14) in the first round of the 5th Region Tournament hosted at Green County High School on Thursday, March 5, 2026. 2026-03-02 18:30:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Wrestling Program ends successful first season The Adair County Schools Wrestling Program celebrated a highly successful inaugural season in February, marking an exciting milestone for student-athletes and the broader community. Led by Head Coach Abe Cross and Assistant Coach Derek Nickel, the team operates as both a club and a sanctioned school program. The program is officially sanctioned by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) and also operates under USA Wrestling for insurance coverage and organizational structure. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-02 12:45:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Joe Felty, 73, Cumberland County, KY Joe Felty, age 73 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Cumberland County Hospital. Joe was born on September 27, 1952 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Kent R. "Dave" Felty and Robbie May Smith Felty. He was a retired custodian at Cumberland County Elementary School and had attended Seminary Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Kenneth Richard "Stork" Felty. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-02 12:41:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Young Ag Leaders are supported by the Ag Tag Program 'Ag Tag' donations set another record in 2025. Total donations are divided among 4-H, FFA, and KDA. From Robin Hancock FFA Advisor/Agriculture Teacher Kentucky farmers donated nearly a million dollars for the Ag Tag Program in 2025. The total, $995,440.74, is the largest amount ever donated in a single year, topping last year's total by more than $60,000, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell announced. This program is supported locally by our Adair County Clerk, Lisa Greer. "For the last three years the Ag Tag Program has seen new record-breaking amounts every year," Commissioner Shell said. "This couldn't be possible without the wonderful support from our Kentucky farmers. They see value in supporting the next generation of farmers through their donations to the Ag Tag fund. It's that generosity that will help ensure Kentucky agriculture has a bright future." The voluntary donations are divided equally among Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). This year, each group will receive $331,813.58. Since 2016, Kentucky FFA and Kentucky 4-H have received, collectively, more than $4 million from donations made by ag producers renewing their vehicles each year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-02 09:20:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
KY to host largest annual School Archery Tournaments From Lisa Jackson Kentucky will host the nation's largest annual school archery tournaments March 13-14, 2026, as 9,241 student archers from 415 schools are expected to compete in the Kentucky National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Bullseye Tournament. More than 3,000 of those students are also competing in the NASP State 3D Tournament. Held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville since 2016, the tournament has grown into one of the largest state-level sporting competitions held anywhere. The in-school, co-ed program introduces students in grades 4-12 to international-style target archery. Students learn archery as part of their school curriculum and are then eligible to compete in school-hosted events for the opportunity to qualify for state and national tournaments. Each year, more than 160,000 Kentucky students learn archery during the school day as part of their physical education curriculum, and approximately 17,000 compete in Kentucky school-hosted NASP tournaments as part of after-school teams. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-02 09:15:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Egypt Christian Church celebrates 150 years in 2026 Egypt Christian Church is making plans to celebrate 150 years of faithful service to God with a special service at 10amCT on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Church members say, "Worship with us as we sing songs of praise and meet one of our former pastors from the 1800's. You are invited to fellowship with us after the service with a meal." To commemorate the 150 year milestone, ECC is offering three beautiful porcelain pieces - a plate, a mug, and an ornament - with a hand-painted picture of the church on each. You can contact Beverly England at 270-507-2515 or Kathy Parker at 270-634-9329 for purchase information. These will be available while supplies last. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Road, Highway 551, in Columbia, KY. 2026-03-02 08:22:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
LWU Nursing Program reports another successful year In annual meeting with Community of Interest members, Director of Nursing Dr. Emiley Button highlights 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate, No. 1 ranking. By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University's nursing program has a lot to celebrate. That was the message that Lindsey Wilson Director of Nursing Dr. Emiley Button delivered at the program's annual Community of Interest meeting, held Friday, February 27, 2026, in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference. The day also included a career fair for nursing students and presentations of students' special research projects. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-02 08:10:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 2 Happy Birthday, Amanda Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braeydon Foster (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carla Shelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Hamlett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Halle Burton (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katelyn Cowan (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Russo (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lawrence Russo | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Garmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Regina George | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Sanders (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trevor Speer (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler McGaha | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Buis McDonald, 69, Casey Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Adalene Bolin, Jamestown, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Furkin, Columbia, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Greer, Liberty, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarene Kelsay, 55, Adair Co., KY (1954-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Berniece Lawson Luttrell, Casey Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Bloyd, Green Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Lane Shirley, Taylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Les Richardson II, Taylor Co., KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laverne Pierce Moore Moore, Green Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Burton, Russell Co., KY (1941 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Kay Chiles, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.T. Shepherd, Russell Springs, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearlie Mae McQueary, Russell County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris Truman Perkins, Green Co., KY native (1947 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas Eugene Milburn, Fairdale, KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Evelyn Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James C. Ross, Taylor County, KY (1923 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina B. Foley, 93, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clement Eugene Murphy, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary (Daniel) Johnson Casey Co., KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethelean Denson Keltner, 85 Coburg community, (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loraine Carmicle Cundiff Beal, 87, Casey Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Roy, 68, Dunnville, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jo West McCubbins, Green County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis Paul Scott, Adair Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Gayle Bland, Russell Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Lee VanArsdale, Adair Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dolly Mae (Young) Garrett, Metcalfe Co., KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin Barnett, Jr., Green County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Ann Buckler, 74, Dunnville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Frances Tucker Curry, Green County, KY (1934-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Buford Burton, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Richard Whalen, 100, Columbia, KY (1924-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane P. Smith, 63, Jamestown, KY (1955-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Maxine Bolin, Russell Springs, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lennie Louise Bryant Corbin, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Milby, Green County, KY (1927-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ottis Hines, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Brown, 76, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Lee McDonald, Taylor County, KY (1974-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Riley Passmore, 73, Jamestown, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Phyllis Rattliff Paxton, 76, Summersville, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Butler, 96, Metcalfe/Cumberland Counties, KY (1923-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Twins Ethel Reece and Edith Richardson (1906) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Clayton, 89, Jamestown, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. 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