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Daily News for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Melissa G. Huff, 56, Columbia, KY (1969-2026) Melissa Gail Huff of Columbia died on Monday, September 28, 2026 at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. She was 56 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Danny Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery in Green County. Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Thursday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-29 19:32:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff on Sunday From Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in honor of KSP Trooper Hayden W. Phillips, 28, who died in the line of duty. "Trooper Hayden Phillips was a hero who sacrificed everything protecting our people and our commonwealth, and it is our sacred duty to honor him and his family," said Gov. Beshear. "I am asking Kentuckians to join me in continuing to pray for his wife, Jordan, and their three children during this difficult time. If you wish to support them, consider donating to the Kentucky State Police Foundation, where all proceeds will go directly to the family." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-29 19:29:10 | Comments | Printable version
Heritage Revival series at Egypt Christian Church Egypt Christian Church is hosting a Heritage Revival series in October, featuring some of our former pastors:
2026-09-29 19:23:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Dining with the Dead to kick off Family History Month From Mike Watson October is Family History Month in Kentucky and the United States is celebrating 250 Years! Adair County is right up there with programs in support of these important events! This is the twentieth year for the Silent City Cemetery Program. For this important anniversary, there will be an event each Monday evening in October. The first will be Monday, October 5, 2026, in the Columbia Cemetery: Dining with the Dead. Dining with the Dead was a hit ten years ago, and we are bringing it back once more. The meal will occur on the circular drive inside the cemetery. Tables will be used from which to serve soup and sandwiches, drinks and desserts. It is pot luck, so bring something if you can, but most importantly bring yourself, an interest in local history, and your chair so you can sit and dine. After the meal--which will begin at 5:30 local time--Dave Thomas and Mike Watson will give a short presentation on the history of this cemetery and on burial grounds in general. Please park at the Justice Center parking lot or the Farmer's Market lot and walk up to the Old Section just like we do for Lanterns & Tombstones Tours. Parking in the cemetery is discouraged because those will have to leave in reverse order as there is no turning around or driving through possible that evening. 2026-09-29 19:19:57 | Comments | Printable version
City sends thanks for 9 to 5 Day participation From Trey Stephens Assistant to the Mayor | City of Columbia The City of Columbia would like to thank everyone that participated in 9 to 5 Day by wearing pink in honor of the late Dolly Parton. Further thanks go out to our City Street and Parks & Recreation Staff who helped turn the City Fountain pink in Dolly's honor on Friday. We hope the memory of Dolly will continue to permeate throughout our community and inspire kindness and caring always. 2026-09-29 19:18:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Joshua Lee Stearman, 31, Green County, KY Joshua Lee Stearman of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of Melinda Bishop Price of Greensburg and the late James Richard Stearman Jr., was born on Wednesday, January 18, 1995 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was 31 years, 8 months, and 9 days of age. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-29 11:10:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mail-in absentee ballot request portal is open From Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk Kentucky's online mail-in absentee ballot request portal opened on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The deadline to request a mail-in absentee ballot is Tuesday, October 20,2026. You can request a mail-in absentee ballot at govote.ky.gov or by calling the Clerk's Office at 270-384-2801. Voters must have a designated reason, per https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/abrweb. Ballots may be returned by mail or dropped off in the Ballot Drop Box at the Adair County Clerk's Office, 424 Public Square, Ste3, Columbia, KY, during normal business hours; Mon-Fri 8amCT to 4pmCT or First and Third Saturdays (unless a holiday weekend), 8amCT to 11amCT. Ballots must be in our office by 6pmCT on Election Day, November 3, 2026. Reminder: Monday, October 5, 2026, is the last day to register to vote in the 2026 Kentucky General Election. Register online or check your current registration at govote.ky.gov (new/update registration) by 4pm local time. 2026-09-29 10:19:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Trooper Hayden Phillips a graduate of Russell County HS From Mike Scales, WHVE Radio The community and law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth - especially Russell County - are grieving the loss of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was shot and killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop along Interstate 65 in Warren County. Trooper Phillips, a 2016 graduate of Russell County High School, spent his life in dedicated service to his neighbors. Long before donning the KSP grey uniform, Phillips served locally as a first responder with the Russell Springs Fire Department and Russell County EMS. He went on to serve as a police officer for both the Russell Springs and Glasgow police departments before fulfilling his dream of joining the Kentucky State Police, where he was assigned as Unit 369 with Post 3 in Bowling Green. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-29 10:14:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Governor fast-tracks CDLs for veterans From Scottie Ellis/Naitore Djigbenou Frankfort, KY - On September 29, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear removed an employment barrier for veterans and active-duty military by signing an emergency regulation to fast-track Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs). The action waives the written CDL test for eligible current and former service members who operated commercial-style vehicles within the past two years, easing their transition into civilian employment. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-29 10:11:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Revival and Homecoming at Cane Valley Christian Church From Nancy Cundiff Cane Valley Christian Church will have revival services at 6pmCT nightly on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. Bro Fella Wilson will be bringing the message. Cane Valley Christian Church will be holding Homecoming services at 10:15amCT on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Bro Godfrey Jackson will be preaching, and a meal will follow. Everyone is invited Cane valley Christian Church is located at 2250 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY. 2026-09-29 09:32:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
LWU Faculty present at Appalachian College Association Summit By Duane Bonifer A pair of Lindsey Wilson University professors helped extol the benefits of a summer Appalachian College Association program at the consortium's recent meeting. Lindsey Wilson's Karly Flynn '17 and Jennifer Furkin '06 took part in a panel at the Appalachian College Association Summit where they reflected on and shared their experiences with the association's Teaching & Leadership Institute. The ACA Summit was held Sept. 23-25 in Asheville, N.C. "We communicated what we do at the Teaching & Leadership Institute and how it can help faculty at our schools become more effective in the classroom," said Furkin, who is a member of Lindsey Wilson's communication faculty. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-29 09:26:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Mayor, schools highlight Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month From Trey Stephens Assistant to the Mayor | City of Columbia Last week, Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots met with representatives from Adair County Schools to proclaim September as Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month. Joining Mayor Hoots were Sophie Taylor, Kilee Foster, Braylee Corbin, SRO Corey Meyer, Kim Lucas, Krystal Miller, Brittany Faulkner, Jessica Froedge, and Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton. The proclamation read as follows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-29 09:24:43 | Comments | Printable version
Rylee Held runner up at Bracket Finals in Montgomery From Paige Held Our daughter Rylee Held won Runner Up at the Sportsman Southern Bracket Finals held September 24-27, 2026, at Montgomery International Dragway in Montgomery, AL. Rylee raced with team London Dragway in the Jr. Dragster division at 10 years old. Ten-year-old Rylee competed against more than 65 drivers from 15 teams across the south, racing against some of the best junior racers from around the country. She's just a small town girl doing big things in the drag racing community! 2026-09-29 09:12:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
CPD: Columbia man arrested for drug possession The Columbia Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Russell Springs Road on Friday, September 25, 2026, at approximately 11:30pmCT. During the traffic stop, officers conducted a search of the vehicle and located suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested without incident. Columbia Police Officer Colton Nunn was the arresting officer. He was assisted by Columbia Police Officer Dustin Bunch. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-09-29 09:02:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 29 Happy Anniversary, Creon and Betty Melson (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David and Margaret Harden | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tony and Marian Grant (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Pepper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anissa Russell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brody Zane | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassy Barnett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christopher Ingerman (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, DJ Rooks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fischer Brown (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josie Rae | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Cooper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Pickett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison K. Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Ann Quinn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melinda Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mildred Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Raegen Petty (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reba Jean Shanklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terri Parnell (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoriam, Lucy Frances White, Metcalfe Co., KY (d. 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsie Thrasher Dyer, Cumberland County, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Rowell, Taylor County, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Mae Coe, Russell County, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Houston (Hoot) Willis Simpson, Greensburg, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Russell Davidson, Cumberland Co. native (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Campbell Sullivan, Louisville, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Watkins Wayne, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Huckaby, Cane Valley, KY (1955-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos Wesley, Casey Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Jean Cape Buhle Etheridge Adair Co., KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Louise Bryant Tiller, Adair County, KY. (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Jean Bradshaw, Adair Co., KY (1942-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Megan C Davis, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clyde Berry, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ken C. "John Hardin" Bryant, Casey Co., KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Parthenia Paxton Humphrey, Green Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inell Kerr Brewington Burns, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Lee (Bob) Read, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Sullivan, 96, Russell County, KY (1918-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arles Hale, 89, Russell County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Andrew McFarland, 56, Russell County, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Buckman, Knifley, KY native (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Franklin (Puddin') Butler, Edmonton, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Alfred Johnson, WWII Veteran, Taylor County, KY (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Guffey, Russell County, KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gilbert E. (Gil) Blevins, Taylor County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Lee Wade, 77, Russell County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Johnson, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Darrell Miller, 70, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dalton Kyle Minton, 16, Greensburg, KY (2004-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danette Lynn Zimmerman, 57, Columbia, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie Karnes Appleby, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorthy Antle, 78, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Wayne Meece, 52, Knifley, KY (1968-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emery May, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joshua David Harden, 44, Columbia, KY (1981-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth R. Walker, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Allen, Taylor County, KY (1936-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Lee, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Jo Ballard, Beaumont, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Murrell, Adair County, KY native (1941-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Russell Garmon, 100, Columbia, KY (1923-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zella Cundiff, 97, Columbia, KY (1927-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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