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Daily News for Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Team Kentucky encourages teens to drive safely and win big From Naitore Djigbenou/Marla Marrs Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that registration is open for Team Kentucky's second Safe Teen Driving Challenge, which encourages safe driving behaviors to keep our highways safe while also giving teen drivers the chance to earn one of five cash prizes worth a total of $10,000. Driving performance will be measured from April 17, 2026, to July 17, 2026, giving participants plenty of time to compete for the top spots. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-26 12:14:29 | Comments | Printable version
Alyssa Benningfield named a 2026 Ag Athlete of the Year From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell awarded six Kentucky high school student-athletes involved in agriculture the 2026 Kentucky High School Athletic Association-Kentucky Department of Agriculture Ag Athletes of the Year awards at a ceremony during the KHSAA Boys' Sweet Sixteen State Basketball Tournament on March 20, 2026, at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Two $2,000 scholarships and four $1,000 scholarships were awarded. The honorees were:
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-26 12:06:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Free Tipping on May 8 and 9 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Adair County residents--here's your chance to clean up for FREE! Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant and the Adair County Fiscal Court are hosting a Free Tipping Event to help you get rid of unwanted items. Free tipping will be accepted from 7amCT to 3pmCT on Friday, May 8, 2026, and from 7amCT to 11amCT on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Mid-State Transfer Station, L Willis Rd, Columbia KY. (Go past Wal-Mart, first road on left, after you go over the Louie B Nunn Pkwy). Please note--items like tires, hazardous chemicals, concrete, and propane tanks will NOT be accepted. And remember--paint must be dried before drop-off. For more details, call 270-384-4703. Let's work together to keep Adair County clean! 2026-03-26 12:00:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Get ready for the Chamber 5K Fun Run/Walk Register online now at runsignup.com From Ellen Zornes The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce 5K Fun Run/Walk is coming up on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The 3.1-mile route takes participants through the Adair County School District campus, beginning at the brand new football and track stadium. Park by ACHS. Register by April 15, 2026 to guarantee your official race t-shirt and goody bag! No pets will be allowed on race premises. Day of Race Registration begins at 7amCT. Must register online. Race Start Time is 8amCT. Whether you're a competitive runner or just want to enjoy a morning walk with friends and family, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-26 11:11:24 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Developing solar power makes sense Vonnie Kolbenschlag writes: Hilda Legg's well written article advocating the need to develop solar power makes sense. I read that many advances are being made in developing ways to access solar energy. Health care people and scientists are warning us about pollution caused by burning fossil fuels. Health issues result from polluted air and water.Comments re: Hilda Legg: Why Kentucky should embrace solar 2026-03-26 09:51:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: AC killed the Patio star Donna Rieder writes: My theory as to why the balconies disappeared, perhaps with the advent of air conditioning? Balconies were made so that people could get out of hot buildings and catch a breeze on hot summer days.Comments re: Travel: What happened to all the balconies? 2026-03-26 09:49:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Words of Wisdom for March 26, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "You may have a past, but you don't live there anymore. Move on!" Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY. You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com, or on the Clifty Creek Farm Facebook page. 2026-03-26 09:45:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
The Spirituals to sing at Cane Valley Christian Church From Nancy Cundiff The Spirituals will be singing at Cane Valley Christian Church at 10:15amCT on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Everyone is invited. Cane Valley Christian Church is located at 2250 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY. 2026-03-26 09:44:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Tina Mershon, 58, Taylor County, KY Tina Mershon of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Elton Wayne Coppage and Phyllis Ann Wooley Coppage, was born April 5, 1967 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Campbellsville at age 58. Tina had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Asbury Methodist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-26 09:39:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 26 Happy Anniversary, Donna and Mitchell McKinley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Doug and Rachel Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Timothy and Lori Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Becky Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cameron Fletcher (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Freddie Curl | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Wooten (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Hoots | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayka Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kristie Johnson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Seaton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matthew Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia Yates (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roy Wayne Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruby Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Summer Piercy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Sandidge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wayne Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oleen Hill, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce (Loy) Hoots, Adair County, KY (1935-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Long, Cumberland Co. KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Reeves Aaron, Adair Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Fudge Baker, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Denton-Erlenbush, of Adair Co., KY ancestry (1963_ | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Carol Chapman, Russell Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flora Cox Jones, Taylor County, KY, (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Pansy Jackson Arms Blythe, Knob Lick, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet M. Gadberry, Russell County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Thompson, Green County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delpha Stephens, Adair County, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, D. C. Phillips, Taylor County, KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Urias (Deedle) Stephens, Jr., Russell County, KY, (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leslie Milt (L.M) Blythe, 80, Burkesville, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Pearl Patten, 92, Casey County, KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Richardson, Liberty, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Glyn A. Scott, Green County, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iner Edward Jones, Mt. Hermon, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Barlow Grider, Cumberland Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald (D.A.) Austin, Casey County, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hall E. Johnson Adair County, KY; Cumberland Co. native (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Sanders, Liberty, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Misty Ann Buley, 42, Campbellsville, KY (1974-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coy Turner, 60, Russell County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Graham, 62, Taylor County, KY (1954-216) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Buck) White, 82, Burkesville, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Sarah (Cooper) Berson, 98, Russell Co., KY (1918-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Ann Shaw Stinson, 43, Edmonton, KY (1973-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Grider, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Wayne Jessie, 73, Columbia, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dallas Ray Holt, 71, Montpelier, Adair County, KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Mae (Mason) Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Marlow, 45, Russell County, KY/Florida native (1973-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Mae Matney Hedgespeth, Green Co., KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Becky Kessler Bell, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Moran, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Weddle, Casey County, KY (1939-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della McQueary (March 26, 1914 - Dec. 19, 1999) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Mae Taylor, 61, Columbia, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Newton Wise Hunt, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth (Nanny) Cochran Grider, 89, Liberty, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Hare, Taylor County, KY (1941-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.C. Magers, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack Milton Vaughn, 66, Greensburg, KY (1956-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy D. Hammond, Adair Co., KY (1968-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joelene Sallee, 84, Casey Co., KY native (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lt. Colonel Gordon E. Smith, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Stephens, 101, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Brown, 95, Breeding, KY (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orley Absher (1933-2002) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Price, 56, Dunnville, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Milby, 90, Greensburg, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sam Stapleton (1941-2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra R. Sharpe, 85, Columbia, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Thompson, Metcalfe County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Treva Mae Richards, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ural (Haney) Sneed, 83, Breeding, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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