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Daily News for Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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Tate plans $61.2M Investment, 400 jobs in Glasgow From Scottie Ellis/Brandon Mattingly Kingscourt, Ireland - On October 15, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear joined leaders of Kingspan Group PLC, parent company of Tate, at the company's Ireland headquarters, where company executives confirmed plans to locate Tate's largest North American facility in Glasgow. The $61.2 million project represents the largest job-creation announcement in Barren County in 18 years and will create 400 new full-time manufacturing jobs once the 764,000-square-foot facility is fully operational. "We are thrilled that Tate plans to make Glasgow their New Kentucky Home with the largest job creation project we've seen in Barren County in almost 20 years," Gov. Beshear said. "Kentucky has secured our place as a manufacturing leader with our skilled workforce and prime location, and companies across the globe are taking notice. I want to thank the leaders at Tate and Kingspan for choosing to invest in the commonwealth, and I look forward to seeing their success and future growth." State and local leaders in Barren County coordinated with company leadership to bring the new manufacturing operation to Glasgow, which will be the company's first location in Kentucky. Once fully operational, the facility will manufacture high performing thermal management and airflow solutions engineered to optimize efficiency and reliability in the most demanding of data centers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-10-15 16:28:22 | Comments | Printable version
KBC Blood Drive on Oct 28 There will be a community blood drive from 1pmCT to 5pmCT on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia. Donors at this upcoming drive will receive a "Stay Wild" T-shirt (while supplies last) as a thank you. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-10-15 16:22:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Nadine Scott, 86, Columbia, KY (1939-2025) Nadine (Huddleston) Scott of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was 86 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Randy Camfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Grant 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. 2025-10-15 16:18:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Silent City tour 2025 was a success... 19 years and counting By Mike Watson The Silent City Tour of 2025, the nineteenth year of this event, was a success! Seven presenters were scattered across the historic Columbia Cemetery and each represented a character from our long and storied past. A large crowd assembled for the annual tour, some walked from the Genealogy & History Research Center on Greensburg Street, others gathered near the entrance to the historic "Old Section" behind the Justice Center and Fire Department buildings. Presenters this year were:
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Applications open for special waterfowl hunts at KY hatcheries Frankfort, KY - Online applications will be taken November 1-15, 2025, for youth and mobility-impaired waterfowl quota hunts at two state-owned fish hatcheries near Frankfort and Morehead, Kentucky. Hunts begin January 3, 2026, and recur each Saturday and Sunday through January. There are five waterfowl hunting blinds available at Minor E. Clark Fish Hatchery in Rowan County and two at Peter W. Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery in Franklin County. Drawn hunters must provide their own decoys, place them and retrieve their own birds. Interested youth or mobility-impaired waterfowl hunters may apply online for one or more of the special hunts by visiting the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife homepage (fw.ky.gov) and clicking on the "Hunting" tab, followed by the Quota Hunts link on the center tab at the top of the webpage. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-10-15 15:35:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Fall Revival at Mt. Zion Community Church From Laverne Hadley Mt. Zion Community Church will be having a fall revival this Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, 2025, starting 6pmCT nightly, and at 10amCT on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Pastor and Author, Tory Koontz, of Ryley, North Carolina, will be bringing the message both nights and Sunday morning. Mt. Zion Community Church is located at 100 Buell Collins Rd. Columbia, KY. Everyone is welcome. 2025-10-15 15:30:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Winners of the 2025 Downtown Days Photo Contest From Mike Watson Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Downtown Days Photo Contest! There were 36 entries, and all were great! First, Second, and Third Place winners were selected by Secret Judging Panel, and then visitors voted on the People's Choice during the Downtown Days Festival last week:
Any photographer who wishes may donate their entries to the Research Center photo collection, in anticipation of a Downtown Days Art Calender in the future. We hope to have enough to create a calendar for 2026 or at least 2027. 2025-10-15 13:05:08 | Comments | Printable version
His Heart to sing at Shiloh Christian Church From Chris Wilson His Heart will be singing at Shiloh Christian Church at 10:30amCT this Sunday, October 19, 2025. After the singing, a FREE MEAL will follow - come and join in bring a friend! Shiloh Christian Church is located at 239 Shiloh Cemetery Rd., Columbia, KY (about 4 miles from Columbia, just off Hwy East 80, turn right on Reeves Rd and Church is on the left). Hope to see you there! 2025-10-15 13:03:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Pumpkin Festival Car Show award presentations By Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce, metchamb@scrtc.com The 2025 Annual Pumpkin Festival Car Show awards were presented by Teresa Kitchens and their names and categories follow. The annual Pumpkin Festival is held in Edmonton, KY the first of October and is a great crowd pleaser. Best of Show - Donnie Marrs Team Choice - Ricky Bryant 1990 - 1999 - 1st - Carlie Shaw, 2nd - Eddie Firkins, 3rd - Kadin Emberton Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-10-15 12:41:30 | Comments | Printable version
Jimmy E. Luttrell, 77, Russell County, KY Jimmy E. Luttrell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his home. He was 77 years, 5 months, and 3 days of age. Born on May 9, 1948, at home in Russell County, he was a son of the late John Edward and Gladys Ruby Roy Luttrell. Jimmy was a retired heavy equipment operator for the Russell County Road Department and a member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church. He was an avid rabbit hunter and outdoorsman. Jimmy raised an exceptional pedigree line of Beagles, being well-known throughout the state. Jimmy was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and enjoyed spending time with his family. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-10-15 12:38:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Golf: LWU Men Win Gibson Bay Invitational The Lindsey Wilson men's golf team finished first at the Gibson Bay Invitational on Tuesday at Gibson Bay Golf Course in Richmond, KY. The Blue Raiders were able to capture their first tournament crown of the year after carding an 8-over-par 872 (287-292-293) on the par-72, 7,-019-yard course. Lindsey Wilson was able to win by six strokes over Indiana Wesleyan. The Blue Raiders carded the second-most birdies with 43 and had the most pars with 161. Lindsey Wilson was led by Stanley White, who finished in second after carding a 3-under par 213 (70-70-73). White finished his tournament with 13 birdies, which were the second-most in the field. He finished tied for second in par 5s at -5 and was even-par on par 4s, which was tied for fourth-best. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-10-15 12:20:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Letter: Downtown Days Photography Contest Shannon Steveson writes: I was wondering who won the photo contest at the genealogy building during Downtown DaysShannon, thanks for writing. We have received the list of winners, and will be posting them shortly. -Pen 2025-10-15 10:58:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Coaches wanted for upcoming Little League season From Daniel Hedges If someone is interested in coaching Little League Basketball, we will have a meeting at 6pmCT on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. Meet me at the front doors of the high school. 2025-10-15 10:54:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
KYTC seeks input on KY70 realignment project in Casey Co. From Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking public comments during the preliminary engineering and design phase for proposed improvements along East KY 70 in Casey County, from mile point 16.8 (Moccasin Creek) to mile point 19.0 (Singleton Drive). The project, funded through the 2024-2030 State Highway Plan, aims to enhance safety and mobility along this section of roadway. Two realignment alternatives have been selected for final consideration. KYTC District 8 invites the public to review project information and share feedback on the proposed improvements and the selected alternatives. To see the realignment alternates and project details, visit the project webpage at https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictEight/Pages/Casey-County-KY-70-Realignment.aspx. Comments will be accepted through November 7, 2025. For additional project information or special assistance, please contact the KYTC Project Manager, Joe Gossage at 502-764-0339. 2025-10-15 10:50:46 | Comments | Printable version
National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct 19-25 From Marla Marrs Frankfort, KY - To promote highway safety, Team Kentucky joins the national effort to encourage parents to talk to their young drivers about safe behaviors and risks on the road during National Teen Driver Safety Week, Octobrer 19-25, 2025. The campaign, spearheaded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is supported by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to promote safer roadways across the commonwealth. NHTSA outlines six basic rules for the road:
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LWU Psychology Professor Neace to become Batman Oct 31 By Rebekah Burnside Each Halloween, the seemingly meek psychology professor William Neace dresses up in a black cape and cowl and is transformed into the comic book superhero Batman, taking on Lindsey Wilson University for the day. Neace dons the costume, in part, to provide students with a lesson on why life should not always be so serious. When thinking of Batman, many traits can be called to mind by Neace -- and he shows them to students when dressed up as the comic-book hero. Regarding physical traits, Neace says you have to represent strength when you become Batman. So each year, Neace stands on a table in the classroom, "because, you know, you gotta be on your perch." He also takes on the deep, raspy voice of Batman to capture the character more vividly and remind students, in a darker tone, "I am vengeance." As for personality, Neace notes that he shares the duality of Batman and Bruce Wayne, Batman's secret identity. As it has been said that Wayne and Batman are two different people, so are Neace and Batman. Neace says that when he is dressed as Batman, he loves to represent truth and justice. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-10-15 09:10:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 15 Happy Anniversary, Chris and Dawn Reliford (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jack and Janis Garrett (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ron and Ashley Burton (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alison Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allison Chafin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Carney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Murray Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ayden Kai Strader (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beverly Jane "Pooh" Burton (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Lawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braxton Maddox Gribbins (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie and Leoda Curry (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Comstock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Anderson Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Coomer (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Nagode | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaye Bowman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lauren Goodin Willis (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mesti Smith Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Chundy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tralisa Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Yvonna Lawson | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Fudge Adair County native (1915-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Lane Silverman, infant, Russell Springs, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Gaskins, Russell County, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lena Hayes Bryson, Glens Fork, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernadene Cox, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Humble Niles, Russell Co., KY (1909) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Blankenship, Taylor Co., KY native (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Albert Byam Carter, Adair Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Milton Janes, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Luster, Casey County, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Thacker, Burkesville, KY, (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Elmore, Green County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Davis, Taylor Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George R. Harrison, Russell Springs, KY (1973-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haskel B. Gillock, Casey Co., KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andrew J. Burton, Adair Co., KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie James Crawford, Clay Co., TN (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grover C. Gilpin, Adair Co., KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles William (Old Man Bill) Mattingly, Marion Co., KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Larry A. Austin, Russell Co., KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Hadley, 93, Glensfork, KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Gunter, 87, Taylor County, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Preston Lee York, 85, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Barbara Ann Abell, 70, Taylor County, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Michael Allen - Munk - Taylor, Burkesville, KY (1978-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Wayne Gumm, Green County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Graybeal, Campbellsville, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Allan Abbott, 63, Burkesville, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Sue Janes, 85, Columbia, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Irvin Milby, Jr., 85, Green Co., KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce Edward Ginger, 51, Greensburg, KY (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol J. LaMere Boutin, 66, Green Co., KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorland H. Noel (1935-1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason Johnson, 47, Columbia, KY native (1976-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JC Bernard, 85, Liberty, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jenny Hall Bernard, 77, Liberty, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lane Jessie, 66, Edmonton, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Pearl (Polly) Banks, 93, Adair Co., KY native (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Ann Sapp, 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret N. White, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Pendleton, 62, Columbia, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montrey E. Cox, 73, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Posey, 81, Nazareth, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Tite) Rogers, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Sharp Passmore, 76, Eli, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas R. Harrison, 75, Adair Co., KY native (1948-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthdays, Forest Reece Hines, Casey County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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