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Daily News for Saturday, January 31, 2026
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Lessons learned from UP winters In response to How are you coping with our worst weather? By Donna Rieder I have fond memories of spending my teen and young adult years in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There was a K-mart across the street from our house, and after a few snows, the plows would push the snow up to the bottom of the K-Mart sign, a good 30' off the ground! We had a sizable back yard, and Daddy would snow-blow the whole middle of it after each snow, and every night he'd let the hose run slow overnight. Then all of us kids would have fun ice-skating after school until suppertime. We'd also have fun sliding down the snowbanks on our saucers. Living in the UP taught me many practical ways of dealing with the weather, which still serve me well. Dressing in layers and having warm boots with good lugs was important, as was owning a pair of good sunglasses to avoid snow-blindness, a condition where a solid white world and bright sun can leave you unable to see when you came indoors. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-31 18:21:28 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Looks sneaky Ann Murphy writes: The best name would be Predator. Looks like it's sneaking up on something.Comments re: Looks like we have a new cat, need a name 2026-01-31 18:17:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Sunday services canceled at Charity Baptist Church From Janet Biggs Sunday morning services at Charity Baptist Church have been canceled for February 1, 2026. Everyone remain safe. 2026-01-31 18:15:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Sunday services canceled at Sparksville Nazarene Church From Jane Sparks There will be no Church Services at Sparksville Nazarene Church tomorrow, Sunday, February 1, 2026, due to the bad weather. 2026-01-31 18:14:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Wilbert A. (Boss) Blair, 83, Columbia, KY (1943-2026) Wilbert Alton "Boss" Blair of Columbia, a United States Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away at his home on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was 83 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Thursday, February 8, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4pmCT until 8pmCT on Wednesday, and will continue Thursday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-31 18:12:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Name it Fern Marie Freeman writes: Perhaps Fern after the ice storm snow storm.Comments re: Looks like we have a new cat, need a name 2026-01-31 18:05:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Giving the cat a name! Diane Hammonds writes: Name the cat Lucky. Such a lucky cat to have found such a nice lady to love, feed and give him shelter!Comments re: Looks like we have a new cat, need a name 2026-01-31 18:04:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Black cat Pheobie Franklin writes: He looks like one of the ones we have been feeding and housing. If he has one eye glossy his name is Todd and if not his name is Kevin.Comments re: Looks like we have a new cat, need a name Thanks, Pheobie! Since we are downtown neighbors I'll bet this is Todd or Kevin. 2026-01-31 18:03:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Frankie Carlton Young, 84, Green County, KY Frankie Carlton Young of the Little Barren Community of Green County, son of the late Armour Lee Young and Elizabeth Magaline Wilcoxson Young, was born on Thursday, April 10, 1941 in Green County and departed this life on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was 84 years, 9 months, and 20 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Little Barren Separate Baptist Church. He retired from Clark Casual as a builder after 40 years and later worked part time as an attendant for Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home where he quickly became family. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-31 12:15:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kathy Lynn Adams, 65, Cumberland County, KY Kathy Lynn Adams, age 65 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Kathy was born on May 3, 1960 in Tipton, Indiana to the late George and Darlene Scovill Adams. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Gerald Adams and Tommy Adams and three sisters Karen Toby, Donna Hardin, and Sandra Delatte. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-31 12:12:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Joseph A. Parnell, 89, Columbia, KY (1936-2026) Joseph Alvin Parnell of Columbia died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Shanti Niketan Hospice House in Glasgow. He was 89 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Mark Givens and Bro. Bobby Withers officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Monday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-31 12:12:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: More information Billy Joe Fudge writes: Just a technicality but in reality it is the remains of a Tulip tree (Yellow poplar, Kentucky's State Tree) seed pod that has shed all its winged seed but for the outside layer.Comments re: Letter: Ice sculpture mystery 2026-01-31 10:29:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Personnel Committee to meet Feb 2 From Mark Humphress, Magistrate District 6 The Adair County Personnel Committee will meet at 9amCT on Monday, February 2, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. 2026-01-31 10:25:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Letters: Cat name suggestions rolling in Katelynn M. Molesky writes: Cute cat! What do you think of "Onyx"? Or if you're looking for a little humor, how about "Avalanche"? After all, our new feline friend DID make their grand debut in a snowstorm...Roldcat writes: As odd as it may sound, "Snowball".Shannon Steveson writes: I have two different names they could be combined to make three different ideas for a nameComments re: Looks like we have a new cat, need a name 2026-01-31 10:24:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 31 Happy Anniversary, Austin and Linda Bragg (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Billy and Rita Murrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David and Rhonda Begley (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Terry and Laura Flatt (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tom and Dolly Andrew (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Abby Hope Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brycon Tyler Johnson (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Easton Ellis (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Foster Graves | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gene Hoots | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason H. Roach (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Lacy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Olivia Seniours (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trish Landers | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnie James (Socks) Biggs, Columbia, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin (Nator) Brockman, 50, Columbia, KY (1965-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ester H. Rode Kunz, Pellyton, Adair Co., KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Reid Marcum, Sulphur Well, Metcalfe Co., KY (1922-1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Blakeman Slinker, Green Co., KY (1946-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Jane Elmore Walker, 77, Green Co., KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice (Bea) Coomer Beard, 92, Columbia, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Genell Cochran Beal, Casey County, KY (1940-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billie Jo Miller Edwards, 91, Columbia, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Prow, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Wayne Wright, Greensburg, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Henderson Arnett, 88, Taylor Co./Green Co. native (1939-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elda Lee Beard, 69, Burkesville, KY (1946-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Franklin, Taylor County, KY (1927-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Nixe Lattin, 31, Metcalfe Co., KY (1985-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Howard (Slim) Stockton, 74, native of Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Nell Long, 76, Greensburg, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Morgan Hadley, 79, Green County, KY (1940-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lorine Grider Claywell, Adair County (1913) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nan W. Cole, 62, Columbia, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Vincent Hughes, 83, Cumberland Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Ruth Robertson Green, Cumberland Co., KY (1937-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nioma Gaskins Kean, 84 Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Grider, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Jean Cook, 65, Columbia, KY (1959-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randal Cox, 70, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ransom Wilder Elmore, Casey Co., KY (31 Jan - 10 Feb 2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Johnson, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth B. Gabehart, formerly of Taylor Co., KY (1943-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shane David Coffey, Paducah, KY (1985-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Wade Patterson, Green County, KY (1947-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella Ruth Taylor Derringer, 72, native of Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Jean Cowan, Russell Co., Ky (1940-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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