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Daily News for Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Holmes Bend Marina preparing for busy season By Mig Feuser/The Adair Progress Holmes Bend Marina is preparing for a busy 2026 season after recovering from a difficult year marked by prolonged flooding at Green River Lake. Co-owner Kelly Caldwell said the marina will reopen April 1st, operating seven days a week, with strong early bookings for spring fishing and vacation stays. Winter work has included interior updates to the marina store, cabin cleaning, and dock maintenance, along with plans to replace some older slips. A recent issue involving a drifting dock was quickly resolved after an anchor connection failed; divers from Kingfisher Marine located and rescued the anchor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-25 23:30:16 | Comments | Printable version
Singing and Revival at Freedom Separate Baptist From Collene Rooks The Fox Family from Indiana will be singing at Freedom Separate Baptist Church at 10amCT on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Please join us and bring someone with you. Revival will be starting at 6pmCT on March 29, 2026, with Mike Helm, Evangelist. Freedom Separate Baptist Church is located at 576 Freedom Church Rd., Russell Springs, KY. Brother Darren Blair. 2026-03-25 18:14:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Shirley Mae Cartwright Young, Campbellsville, KY Shirley Mae Cartwright Young of Campbellsville, Kentucky, was born May 4, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky, to William Paul and Martha Beatrice Briner Cartwright. After her mother's death in 1935, she was raised by her grandparents, Arthur Frank and Roberta Cartwright. She departed this life on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-25 16:29:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Casey's Store EV charging station opens in Glasgow From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair Frankfort, KY - On March 25, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that South Central Kentucky is home to the latest fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) station. Thanks to funding through Team Kentucky's EV Charging Program, fast chargers are now available at Casey's Store in Glasgow, further expanding Kentucky's commitment to support long-distance travel and fast-charging EV connectivity across the commonwealth. "Electric vehicles are no longer the technology of the future, they're here now," said Gov. Beshear. "That's why Team Kentucky is continuing its work to ensure our families and businesses have the charging network needed to get where they are going." The Casey's Store is the sixth station to open in Kentucky as part of the federally funded National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). Sites are also open in Berea, Grayson, Hazard, Richmond and Sparta. The EV Charging Program aims to expand the network of EV chargers across the state. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-25 13:48:31 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Big Clifty name? Donna Rieder writes: Big Clifty Creek isn't on the list on CM! I'd love to learn its history.Mike Watson says, "Big Clifty, a branch of Russell Creek, feeds in at the 'Sam Coffey Hole'; it has had this name since the early history of Adair County and is mentioned in deeds at least as early as 1809. Likely named for a slightly larger 'fall' along the stream--larger than the usual 'low' waterfalls on local streams." He adds, "There are several hundreds of places that aren't in the article--too many to mention even all the bigger ones. But some day there may be a book...if I live that long :) !" Comments re: Place Names - How streams got their names 2026-03-25 13:20:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
LCDHD to celebrate National Public Health Week 2026 From Jeff Neagle, Communications Specialist Lake Cumberland District Health Department The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) is proud to join communities across the nation in recognizing National Public Health Week, observed during the first full week of April each year (April 6 - 12, 2026). Organized by the American Public Health Association (APHA), this annual observance highlights the importance of public health and the many ways public health professionals work to improve the health and well-being of communities. National Public Health Week serves as an opportunity to celebrate progress in protecting community health while also raising awareness about the ongoing challenges that impact the well-being of families and individuals. Public health efforts touch nearly every aspect of daily life--from preventing the spread of disease and ensuring food and water safety to promoting healthy lifestyles and improving access to healthcare. "Our mission is to promote and protect the health of all who live, work, learn, and play in our district," said Amy Tomlinson, Executive Director of the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. "National Public Health Week is a great time to highlight the work being done to keep our communities healthy and to remind people that public health affects us all." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-25 13:17:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Preparations underway for ECC 150th Anniversary Preparations are underway for the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Egypt Christian Church, with a special service at 10amCT on Sunday, March 29, 2026. All are invited to join us as we worship with music and fellowship. Special music will be shared, along with several presentations from local officials and a portrayal of one of our earliest preachers, Elder Z. T. Williams, by Richard Phelps. Following this program, a meal will be offered in our fellowship hall. Special mementos will be given out, and beautiful hand-painted porcelain pieces will be available for purchase. Pastor Paul Patton welcomes all who wish to join us in our celebration on this Palm Sunday. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Road, Highway 551, in Columbia, KY. 2026-03-25 13:10:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Words of Wisdom for March 25, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder If you think you can or think you can't, you're right. 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. 2026-03-25 12:28:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Spring turkey hunting season opens in April From Dan Hassert Frankfort, KY - After a frigid winter filled with snow and ice, Kentucky's 2026 spring turkey hunting season arrives with excitement for both hunters and biologists. Higher-than-usual turkey brood surveys - summertime observations of young turkey poults hatched that year - signal healthy populations of gobblers for hunters to pursue in the commonwealth this season. "All evidence suggests turkey numbers have improved over the past five years," said Zak Danks, turkey-grouse program coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. "We share many hunters' concerns about the turkey population, but the more we learn about our flock, the more excited we can be about the future." The spring hunting season kicks off with a youth-only weekend, April 4-5, 2026, followed by the 23-day general season starting April 18, 2026. Hunters with proper permits can harvest two birds during the season but only one a day. Legal birds are male or have a beard. Hunters should familiarize themselves with the regulations before going afield. For all regulations see the Spring Turkey Hunting page at the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website (fw.ky.gov). 2026-03-25 10:30:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Peggy M. Jessee, 82, Columbia, KY (1943-2026) Peggy M. Jessee of Columbia passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was 82 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jody Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4pmCT 8pmCT, and will continue on Saturday until funeral time at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-25 10:02:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. Community Baby Shower on April 16 From Heather Dudley, Family Resource Coordinator Adair County Primary Center Please join us for the 2026 Adair County Community Baby Shower, honoring expectant and new parents, starting at 4pmCT on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY (enter through Door #8). There will be child development and safety resources, door prizes, and a meal. To register, you must reside in Adair County and either be currently expecting a baby, or have a baby that is less than 6 months old. The event is Sponsored by: Adair County FRYSC, KY-ASAP, Green River Early Childhood Council and in collaboration with numerous additional community partners. For more information, call Heather 270-384-9752, Pam 270-384-9112, Kara 270-384-7617, or Hali 270-384-6050. 2026-03-25 09:40:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
LWU speakers separate leaders from imposters By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University student Atavya Fowler '26 has experienced the imposter syndrome on numerous occasions, most recently when she was invited to speak about the subject on campus. Fowler and eight other members of the Lindsey Wilson community addressed the psychological experience at the 14th edition of the Lindsey Wilson L3 Leadership Symposium, held Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in W.W. Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall. Sponsored by the university's Center for Civic Engagement and Student Leadership, the daylong symposium featured three trios of speakers who explored "Unmasking the Leader Within: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Leadership." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-25 09:21:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Place Names - How streams got their names By Michael C. Watson Adair County Genealogical Society Most of the streams in what became Adair County were named well before the formation of the county. The Long Hunters and other explorers and land speculators named streams, beginning as early as the 1760s. Some of these retain the original designations, others have changed, perhaps more than once. A few examples: Cumberland and Green Rivers Crocus Creek was named for the small springtime flower on her banks. It rises in present Russell, flows through south eastern Adair, into Cumberland, and empties into the Cumberland River. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-25 09:00:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Baseball: Between cruise control and chaos, KY wins big By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Lexington, KY - Some wins aren't as pretty (or exciting) as others in baseball. Kentucky took care of Murray State last night, but it wasn't some clean, pretty game you frame and hang on the wall after run ruling a team coming off of a College World Series appearance. This one had some doubt at times. The Bat Cats started hot, went cold in the middle, then finished like a team that knows exactly what it's doing earning a run rule 14-4 victory over the Racers in 7 innings. First couple innings? Kentucky came out swinging like they were trying to end it early. Good at-bats stacked, pressure built, runs followed. Nothing necessarily cheap either. Earned 'em all. Then it stalled. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-03-25 08:44:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at Adair Fairgrounds From Charles Grimsley The Adair County Fair Easter Egg Hunt will be held this Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11amCT. The event is scheduled for the new Fairgrounds at 256 Industrial Park Road, Columbia. There will be drawings for Grand Prizes, Cotton candy and Hot Dogs, and Toys for any child that hunts. Come see the Easter Bunny! Age groups will be: 1 to 3, 4 to 6, 7 to 9, and 10 to 12. For more information call Randy Hadley, 270-634-3636. 2026-03-25 08:41:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Holy Week services at United Methodist Churches From Doug Beard The United Methodist Churches of Adair and Russell County invite you to join us for Holy Week Services. Please make plans to join with us as a community of faith as we celebrate "Holy Week" services at these United Methodist Church locations:
Jamestown United Methodist Church is located at 403 E Main St., Jamestown, KY. Emory Chapel United Methodist Church is located at 1830 KY Highway 1952, Columbia, KY. 2026-03-25 08:37:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 25 Happy Anniversary, Barry and Jennifer Biggs Burton (2023) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Corey and Crystel Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Joey And Jennifer Owens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Rodney and Rhonda Redmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Sonny and Mary Jane Williams (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Breanna Bolin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ellen McQueary McQuaide (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haley Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Jeff Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joshua Taylor (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richard Mayse | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruby Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shandi Motta Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Troy Elmore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthdy, Emma & Ellie Willis (2017, twins) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Nadine Overstreet Caddell, Liberty, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Miller, Russell Springs, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cameron Lee Shuffett, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Hart, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Abernathy Lawless, Russell Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Nell Kinser, Taylor Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Hughes Wilkinson, Adair Co., KY (1927-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine (Kay) Luttrell, Burkesville, KY (1934-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dorothy Lewis Radford, Cumberland County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martin Thrasher, Cumberland Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pernie Kingrey McCoy, 92, Summer Shade, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leslie Tucker, Russell Co., KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gracie Jane Richardson, 79, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. George Lee Porter of Greensburg, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Anthony Godbey, Casey County, KY (1966-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellen McQuaide, 96, Adair County, KY (1918-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie Hagan, Green County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Roach Garnes, Adair County, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Mae Dobson, 99, Green Co., KY (1915-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jannella F. Luttrell, Russell County, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mallie Wright, 102, Russell County, KY (1913-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Philip Ray Barton, 73, Metcalfe Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, C. V George, 80, Russell Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Richard, 69, Adair County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lutha Cooper, Russell County, KY (1927-20170 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Grider Moore, Burkesville, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Anderson, 93, Taylor Co., KY/White Plains, NY native (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coy Dean Colvin, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Isbell, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva (Bebe) McCubbin, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franklin Elmer Whitson, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Conrad, 76, Richmond, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Richerson Hayes, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Gabehart, 76, Adair Co., KY native (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Watson, 89, Columbia, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Elizabeth Roy, Columbia, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velda Stevenson, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Whitney Nicole Brown, 30, Greensburg, KY (1991-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. 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