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Daily News for Friday, November 13, 2026
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LASIK began with Thanksgiving leftovers The technology behind LASIK eye surgery was not developed by an eye doctor. It came out of a chemistry lab that made computer chips. Rangaswamy Srinivasan studied how ultraviolet light acts on organic materials at IBM's Thomas J. Watson Research Center in New York, work tied to the polymers used to etch circuits onto silicon. When ultraviolet excimer lasers became commercially available in 1980, Srinivasan and colleagues James Wynne and Samuel Blum began wondering whether the same beam could cut living tissue without burning it. They needed something to test on. Hamburger from the cafeteria was too rough to read under a microscope. They talked about butterfly wings and goldfish tails. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-11-13 15:58:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Tammy Payne, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1958-2026) Tammy Payne of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Randall Blankenship and Hester Dell Grider Blankenship, was born February 26, 1958. She passed peacefully Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at the age of 68. She professed faith in Christ and was a devoted member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-11-13 15:21:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Connie Sue Hollins McCorkle, 68, Taylor County, KY (1958-2026) Connie Sue Hollins McCorkle of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ramon Elmo Hollins and Hazel Marie Curry Hollins, was born on Friday, April 4, 1958 in Greensburg and departed this life on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at her home. She was 68 years, 7 months, and 8 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Gods Friendship Chapel in Campbellsville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-11-13 15:03:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Alexavier Garrott named a US Presidential Scholar By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University student Alexavier Garrott '30 was surprised to learn that he had been named a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar. "I kind of assumed I didn't get it, because they said that by June they would have the news out," said Garrott, who is an agribusiness and sustainability and environmental studies double major from Madisonville, Kentucky. But when he received the good news earlier this month, he said it was "a very pleasant surprise." "It just brings to light not just my schoolwork in general but the extracurricular activities and everything else I've set my mind to," said Garrott. The U.S. Department of Education named 161 high school seniors 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Garrott was one of five Presidential Scholars from a Kentucky high school. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-11-13 13:57:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Words of Wisdom for November 13, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "Step out of the boundaries that others would imprison you in." Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY (visitors by appointment only). You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com. 2026-11-13 13:55:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Veterans invited to participate in Christmas Parade From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce All Veterans and Active Military are invited to be our Grand Marshals for this year's Christmas Parade, "An American Christmas." Vehicles will be provided but you must register with the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce by calling 270-384-6020 or emailing coladair@duo-county.com. The annual Christmas Parade will kick off at 5pmCT on Saturday, December 5, 2026. 2026-11-13 13:44:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Christmas
US127 at Wolf Creek Dam to be closed part of Nov 17 From Amber Hale The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam (mile point 1.6) from 8amCT to 4pmCT on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. This closure is necessary for ongoing rehabilitation work on the dam's spillway gates. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes during the closure. 2026-11-13 12:54:37 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Adair County Tourism to meet Nov 17 From Paige Nickel, Executive Director Adair County Tourism and Convention Commission The Columbia-Adair County Tourism and Convention Commission will be having their November monthly meeting at NoonCT on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. 2026-11-13 12:52:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
ACMS SBDM Council will meet Nov 19 From Samantha Ellis, Principal Adair County Middle School The ACMS SBDM Council Regular November meeting will be held at 3:30pmCT/4:30pmET on Thursday, November 19, 2026, in the ACMS Conference Room at Adair County Middle School, 510 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. 2026-11-13 10:24:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWU celebrates 175 years of Moby-Dick To commemorate Herman Melville's classic work, LWU English Department and English honor society transform Cralle Student Union Building into legendary Spouter-Inn. By Duane Bonifer For a few hours on Thursday, November 12, 2026, part of Lindsey Wilson University's Cralle Student Union Building was transformed into a mid-19th century New England whaling-town tavern, where whalers, harpooners and sailors gathered in between nautical adventures. Part of the Cralle SUB was decorated to resemble the fictional Spouter-Inn in celebration of 175 years of Herman Melville's classic 1851 novel, "Moby-Dick; or, The Whale." The Spouter-Inn is the setting where Ishmael, the novel's narrator, seeks shelter after he arrives in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Chapter 3. "Moby-Dick" reached American readers on November 14, 1851. To celebrate the novel's release and its cultural impact, the LWU English Department and the university's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international honor society for English majors, threw a party. In addition to decorating part of the Cralle SUB, guests were offered nautical-themed food, snacks and drinks, along with activities and a complimentary copy of the novel. Even the weather cooperated, providing a "damp, drizzly November" for patrons to celebrate the literary masterpiece. Guests also took turns reading excerpts of the novel from the Cralle SUB stage. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-11-13 10:13:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 13 Happy Birthday, Carl Jones (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Dillon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donald Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doris Hovious | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Glenna Bean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jared Stearns | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyle Burton (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leonard Coppage | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Liam Miller (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary White (1908) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Simpson Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ty Cash Cheatham (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Curry | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Murl Martin, 68, Casey County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Chumbley, Russell County, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Aaron England, Green County, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry R. Spears, Cumberland County, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherman Greene, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reva A. Byram, Jamestown, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn McQueary Burton (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Cooper, Casey Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce F. Bell, Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Willis Groce, Cumberland Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Parrish, Adair County, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Cark Beams, Campbellsville, KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimberly Scales Rawlings, Russell County, KY (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Jo Kerzan Wright, Green Co., KY (1926-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Steve) Norris, Indianapolis, IN (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy C. York, Casey County, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rosalie Franklin Faulkner, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Barton Hovious, Taylor Co., KY (1967-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Hurt Garmon, 88, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel W. Grider, Casey County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.D. Jennings, 86, Cumberland Co., KY (1928-2015)> | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kaye Bell, 67, Casey County, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Marie Smith, Russell Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Baker Brewster, 89, Summer Shade, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell D. Lynn, Sr., 70, Casey Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Wilson, 71, Nancy, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Alicia Pearle Whitehead, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amanda Marie Reliford, 40, Columbia, KY (1979-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George A. Critz, 82, Columbia, KY (1942-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn M. Epperson, 85, Columbia, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenna Maxine Bean, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert L. Hobbs, Jr., 63, Lebanon, KY (1961-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard I. Hill, III, 52, Jamestown, KY (1969-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James B. (Jim) Napier, 69, Columbia, KY (1955-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard G. Porter, age 83, Casey County, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reed Moss, 55, Columbia, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Stephens, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Seleta Wilhelm, 88, Liberty, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Ann Taylor, 73, Nicholasville, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Tom Tucker (1862-1908) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winfred Sprowles, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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