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Daily News for Sunday, May 25, 2025
Vietnam 1969 Tet Offensive: The Delta Dogs An Infantry Company's Battles During the 1969 Tet Offensive Veteran Ronnie Janes of Columbia is featured in a soldier's book detailing a two-month journey on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The Delta Dogs, written by Major George A. Durgin, U.S. Army, was authored in Vietnam in 1969, where a North Vietnamese prison camp was overrun by the Delta Dogs. The book includes a detailed description along with over 80 photographs, illustrations, and maps. Major Durgin published the daily journal he kept in Vietnam because he wanted the friends and relatives of his fellow soldiers to understand how these young men met the challenges of being combat infantrymen - both those who were wounded and those who returned unscathed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-25 22:40:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Decoration Day, now Memorial Day By Mike Watson Decoration Day in the United States was born out of the devastation of the Civil War. During this 'darkest of times' our nation suffered in every possible way. Millions sacrificed in various ways, more than half a million men and some women made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives to the cause. Even before the war ended there were some communities across the nation that paid tribute to these fallen by decorating their graves with flowers and flags. By 1868 the new-born custom of visiting the graves of the fallen had become something of a ritual, and grew with each passing year. Several towns across the county, both Northern and Southern, claimed to be the first to honor the dead and the rightful birthplace of Decoration Day. All likely have a good claim. The first national Decoration Day was held in May 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery, attended by 5,000 who helped to decorate the graves of over 20,000 Civil War veterans. On that day, General James Garfield made a talk. This action prompted other events across the nation and by the turn of the century many communities celebrated this day. May 30th came to be the semi-official Day of Remembrance in many locales. One reason for this date having been selected is that fresh flowers would be in abundance by this time in most areas. State legislatures proclaimed this date as the official date of observance in the late 1800s. After the Great War, World War I, the date was expanded to honor all Americans who have died in war. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an Act of Congress in 1971, and the date of observance placed on the last Monday in May. Several Southern states, where the practice of decoration of Civil War graves is thought to have actually originated, continued to observe a separate day for Confederate dead, called Confederate Decoration Day. The National Moment of Remembrance Act, passed by Congress in 2000 and signed by the President, encourages all Americans to pause at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence in remembrance and honor of those who have died in service to the nation. Decoration Day or Memorial Day has become a general day of remembrance for all our dead. With the observance of the day more than a century ago, families began to decorate the graves of all their departed, whether veteran or not. Today we continue this observance. Southerners in particular make the pilgrimage to family cemeteries, often far from their current abode, to honor kinsmen with floral tributes and placement of flags for veterans. This day became a time of reunion for families and friends who, a century ago and since, may not have seen each other since the last observance. God Bless those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in time of conflict. 2025-05-25 20:37:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Hunziger concludes LWC career at Mountain Laurel Festival From Duane Bonifer Pineville, KY - Sophia Hunziger put quite a bow on her Lindsey Wilson College career -- a pink-and-green one to be exact. Hunziger graduated from Lindsey Wilson with a double major in psychology and human services and counseling on May 3, 2025, then headed north with her Blue Raider teammates to compete in the USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals, which were held May 16-17 in Lansing, MI. After returning to campus to pack the contents of her residence hall room and move into an apartment in Lancaster, Ohio, Hunziger drove to the Cumberland Mountains, where she spent May 22-25, 2025, in Pineville, Kentucky, representing her alma mater in the 94th Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival. She was also the final Lindsey Wilson College representative sent to the Southeast Kentucky festival, as Lindsey Wilson will become Lindsey Wilson University on July 1, 2025. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-25 20:31:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Memorial Day poem: The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak By George Kolbenschlag This poem, by Archibald MacLeish, should speak to all of us and give us pause this Memorial Day. It is not a day of celebration, it's a time to remember the young (and not too young) men and women who gave their lives to keep this country a land where we can both celebrate the good times and, at other times, listen to those who can no longer speak. As MacLeish says in his poem, These men and women have left us their deaths. We have to give their deaths their meaning. The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak By Archibald MacLeish The young dead soldiers do not speak. 2025-05-25 20:29:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Carolyn Neal, 69, Russell County, KY Carolyn Neal, 69, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025. Carolyn was born in Jamestown, KY on September 14, 1955, a daughter of the late Rosetta (Siler) and Ezra Neal. Carolyn is survived by two brothers - Harry Neal, of Cunningham, TN; Jimmy Neal, of Jamestown, KY, as well as other family and friends. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-25 20:28:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Baseball: Indians in 5th Region Tournament play Monday By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County High School Indians Baseball team currently sits at 23-10. The Indians are headed to the 5th region tournament after a runner-up finish in the 20th district tournament. In the district tournament, Adair County defeated Campbellsville 6-5 in the first round, before falling 3-4 to Taylor County in the championship game. Both of those games were played on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. In their win over Campbellsville, Junior Bryce Russell was credited with the win going three innings and giving up just three runs and four hits while striking out three batters on 53 pitches. Three other Indians took to the mound in the game, all of them contributing at least an inning. Sophomore Alex Martin led the Tribe in hits having two on three at bats, he also posted two stolen bases to lead the team in that category as well. Jackson Sinclair, Brayton Coomer, Dax Conn, and Jasper Kemp all contributed one hit, with Coomer and Kemp batting in two runs each to lead Adair County in that statistic. The Indians now face Nelson County (19-11) in the opening round of the 5th Region Tournament. That game is set to begin at 9amCT on on Monday, May 26, 2025, at at North Hardin High School, 801 S Logsdon Pkwy, Radcliff, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-25 20:24:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Softball: Congratulations to Lady Indians for great season By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County High School Lady Indians Softball team wrapped up their season with a record of 7-11. Their 2025 campaign ended in the first round of the 20th district tournament at the hands of the Taylor County Lady Cardinals. In that 9-0 loss, the team was led from the mound by starter Keylin Bergin who went 3 innings and surrendered nine hits while throwing 62 pitches. She was then replaced by Halynn Stargel, who went the remaining three innings and gave up two hits on 47 pitches. The team was led on offense by Gracie Gist, Allee Campbell, Keylin Bergin, and Jade Waggener, who all had two hits. The 2025 campaign for Lady Indians softball was an improvement from the previous season and is a sign that the program is headed in the right direction during the second year of Coach Veech's tenure. All of us at Columbia Magazine congratulate the Lady Indians on their 2025 season and especially the seniors Millie Brown, Gracie Gist, Shelby Riley, and Jade Waggener. 2025-05-25 20:19:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
CACVFD: Structure fire on County Line Road From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer Columbia Adair County Fire Department Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 00:05 hours Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, to 1425 County Line Road on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a residential mobile home with heavy fire showing. Firefighters made an offensive attack on the fire and quickly contained the fire to the residence. The cause of this fire is unknown at this time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-25 20:15:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Velva Jean Burton, 83, Columbia, KY (1941-2025) Velva Jean (Bryant) Burton of Columbia passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at her residence. She was 83 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmET on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Grace Tabernacle Church, 512 W Center Cross, Edinburgh, IN, with burial to follow in the Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, and on Thursday from 11amET until 1pmET at Grace Tabernacle Church in Edinburgh, IN. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-25 20:05:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Vicky Campbell, Campbellsville, KY Elizabeth (Vicky) Victoria Richardson Campbell of Campbellsville, KY died surrounded by family and love on May 21, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN from cancer. She was born on May 31, 1951 to Leonard Coburn (L.C.) and Amy Elizabeth Richardson (Gordon) in Lebanon, KY. Vicky was a life long educator. After graduating from Centre College, she spent most of her life teaching secondary education in the Marion County public school district, followed by some time in the Campbellsville Independent Schools, and finally moved to teaching in the Second Language Institute of Campbellsville University where she taught from 2001 until shortly before her death. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-25 13:39:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Carol Perkins: Sentimental Journey Previous Column: Help me make it through the night By Carol Perkins In cleaning out my mother's house, I went on a Sentimental Journey. Don't we all have things that are only treasures to us? My taps shoes from the 50s, letters from people I met at 4-H camp whose names I had forgotten, and stripes from my cheer uniform that was turned back to the school were among the few. I found a letter Guy had written to my parents when he was in the Navy. "Why would I have written them?" he said. Probably to butter them up! Setting aside a lifetime of "stuff" is daunting. Guy's idea on the subject is to get a dumpster and throw it all away. "Not before going through it!" I said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-25 08:50:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
43 students receive Lindsey Wilson Scholarships More ACHS Class of 2025 coverage on Columbia Magazine: Class of 2025 Senior Profiles | Departmental and Achievement Awards | Scholarships Summa Cum Laude | Magna Cum Laude | Cum Laude Hannah Peck was on hand at this year's Senior Awards Event, held in on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, to present Lindsey Wilson scholarships to the following graduating seniors:
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CACVFD Crusade For Children Roadblocks start Sunday May 25 From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia - Adair County Fire Department will be doing our annual WHAS Crusade for Children roadblocks on the Square in Downtown Columbia from 7amCT to 2pmCT on Sunday, May 25, 2025. And then all across the City of Columbia on the following dates:
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Passing Stump Winter as the week ends From Daniel Wilson, Storm Alert Center I hope you are enjoying the cool "Stump Winter!" The severe storm season is nearing an end for this spring, and what a spring it's been. Does it mean we won't have any more storms or even a severe storms this summer, absolutely not. It just means that thanks to a normal strong low pressure system that stays around dominating in the summer months, the severe threat is lessened for the next several months. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-25 02:21:06 | Comments | Printable version
Veterans Banners dedicated around Columbia Banners are hung throughout downtown Columbia in honor of veterans in our community. The service for dedication of the banners was held on Friday, May 23, 2025 at City Hall. Those veterans are from the Vietnam War, Korean War, World War I, World War II, and active duty. Following is a list of banners for 2025: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-25 01:10:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Tony Nation, 67, Cumberland County, KY Tony Nation, age 67 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Cumberland County Hospital. Tony was born on December 14, 1957 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Berel Nation and Lucy Riddle Nation. He was a member of Sexton Fork Baptist Church, was a longtime farmer and loved hunting. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three granddaughters Allyson and Aubrie Cross and one other unnamed infant grandchild and three sisters Brenda Nation, Linda Nation and one other infant sister. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-25 01:08:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gatha Williams, 81, Russell County, KY Gatha Williams of Russell Springs, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Jasper Agee and Leva Pearl Cook Agee, was born October 3,1943 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at age 81. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church. She was a retired telephone operator with General Telephone. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-05-25 01:05:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 25 Happy Anniversary, Bradley and Ashley Adamson (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chasity & Timmy Ballou (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Craig and Felicia Lasley (May 5, 1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David & Linda Kinnett (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Eugene and Mildred Robinson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela Dean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela Ford, (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cameron Derman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Desiray Jasper (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennie Cowan Snider (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Campbel | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laney Grace Stotts (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madeline Hardwick (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matilda Anne Waggener (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Milton Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patty Smith Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina York | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy Luttrell, Windsor, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Conner, Russell Co., KY native (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelle Vaughn | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Greg Corbin, Columbia, KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Beagle, Russell Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John King Stephenson, Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amelia Meyer, 99, Russell County, KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Tarter, Russell County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Holley Madison Claywell Guffey, Burkesville, KY (1994-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Lynn Harvey, Adair County, KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rester Higginbotham, 84, Russell Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Louise (Taylor) Russell, Casey Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oma Christine (Teenie) Lawhorn, Russell Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Gregory, 75, Casey County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elbert (Pee Wee) Puyear, Taylor Co. KY (1939-2015 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Dean Blair, 68, Pellyton, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Lee Smith, 62, Russell County, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Derry, Sr., Columbia, KY, (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Hudson, 79, Russell Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Myers Branham, 55, Cumberland County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beth Paige Herron, Taylor Co., KY (1984-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Donald Decker, 84, Russell County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Wood (H.W.) Roach, Adair County, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Wade Coomer, 64, Adair Co., KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cecil Clay Stubbs, Taylor Co./Adair Co., KY native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Woodard, 60, Taylor Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arminda Fudge | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby C. Sneed, 84, Columbia, KY (1940-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel G. Spieker, 81, Columbia, KY (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie Ramsey, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Bradshaw, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Davis, 79, Columbia, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maybelle Berry, 82, Green Co., KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melvin C. Branham, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael L. Foster, 74, Columbia, KY native (1950-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Satalich, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma J. Walters, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Othel Rollin Jeffries, 92, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray M. Edrington, 80, Columbia, KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Nell Crawhorn, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Lee Veatch, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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