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Daily News for Monday, June 2, 2025
Working to raise awareness about dementia Shared by Pastor Carol Weddle Someone once said if you take care of someone with dementia you lose them more and more everyday. When they get the diagnosis, when they go through different stages, when they need treatment and when they pass away. This is called "ambiguous loss." As the brain slowly dies, they change physically and eventually forget who their loved ones are. They could end up lying in bed, not moving and not eating or drinking. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-02 20:52:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Bobby Riddle, 76, Cumberland County, KY Bobby Riddle, age 76, of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Bobby was born on October 06, 1948 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Edward Riddle and Ruby Hickey Riddle. He was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church, was a former employee of Gaddie Construction and was a former Cumberland County Jailer. Bobby was a longtime member of the Cumberland County Fair Board and was well known for his barbecue. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-02 20:38:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Disaster SNAP Benefits approved for storm victims From Kendra Steele/Beth Fisher Frankfort, KY - Residents of six Kentucky counties, including Russell County, who were affected by severe weather, including the devastating EF-4 tornado that hit southeastern Kentucky on May 16, 2025, are eligible for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits, approved June 2, 2025, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. D-SNAP offers short-term food assistance to individuals and families in counties that receive a federal disaster declaration that includes individual assistance. President Donald Trump issued a major disaster declaration for Kentucky on May 24, 2025, following the severe weather and tornadoes. Click title for application and eligibility information. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-02 17:10:22 | Comments | Printable version
Local art events in June From Joyce Coomer
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Basketball: Adair County back in action By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer Adair County Basketball is back! The Indians travel to Clay County today, Monday, June 2, 2025, to kick off the 2025 Summer ball season. The Tribe will take on Knott County Central at 5pmET and then Bell County at 6pmET, both at Bobby Keith Gymnasium on the campus of Clay County High School, 415 Clay County High Rd, Manchester, KY. (Note: we were unable to confirm game times, due to time zone differences. We've assumed Easter Daylight Time.) These matchups will be a big indicator of where Adair County is after a mass exodus of graduating seniors from last year's squad. The first game against Knott County Central is against a Patriots team that went 19-12 last season and fell in the first round of the 14th region tournament against a Hazard team that went 29-3. The Patriots graduated only 26% of their scoring from last year's post season and they should sport a very strong senior class for this year's squad led by Talan Osborne and Chance Amburgey. The second matchup, against the Bell County Bobcats, features another program coming off a very strong year, going 26-7 last season and going out to South Laurel in the 13th region tournament. The Bobcats also did not graduate a ton of their scoring from last year, only losing 18% of their production from last year's postseason to graduation. Bell County should return last year's sophomore standout Ethan Buell as a junior for this year, slowing down his scoring will be a challenge for Adair County. The Indians JV will play at the same time as varsity, but will be playing their games at Manchester Elementary, 128 Richmond Rd., Manchester, KY. 2025-06-02 12:52:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Genealogical Society meets Monday evening From Mike Watson The Adair County Genealogical Society will meet at 5pmCT today, Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. There is no program this time, but a business meeting to plan future events and acquisition of materials. Everyone is invited, members and non-members alike. 2025-06-02 12:43:12 | Comments | Printable version
Tommy Druen: The cultivation of understanding Previous Column: Words matter By Tommy Druen: Twenty-five years ago, I sat in a chair on Centre College's campus, clad in cap and gown, prepared--but hardly ready--to graduate. For the first time in my life, I was adrift. I had a plan, but no conviction. I was unsure whether the path ahead was mine or simply the one I had chosen because I didn't know what else to choose. Centre, like most colleges, typically invited a prominent figure to deliver the commencement address. That year, however, the graduating class selected one of our own--Dr. Larry Matheny. It was a decision that surprised no one, especially his students. Dr. Matheny was more than a professor; he was an institution. Nearly four decades teaching government, a dry wit as sharp as his intellect, a fondness for gin, and a rumored familiarity with every book in the college library made him a figure of lore. I took eight of his classes during my time at Centre. Technically, I majored in government, but if I'm honest, I majored in Matheny. As I had done so many times before, I listened to him closely. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-02 11:24:07 | Comments | Printable version
Campbellsville man rams vehicle into gun shop From Larry Joe Smith, 99.9 The Big Dawg A Campbellsville man is charged with burglary after ramming his truck through the front doors of Big Al's Gun Shop on New Columbia Highway in Campbellsville, Taylor County Sheriff Dickie Benningfield told 99.9 Big Dawg News that Nathan Sallee, age 34 of Campbellsville, drove his 2016 Jeep into the gun shop Sunday morning at 8amET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-02 11:05:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Lesel Turner, 85, Cumberland County, KY Lesel H. Turner, age 85 of Marrowbone, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. Lesel was born on May 27, 1940 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Jessie Olden and Lena Vibbert Turner. Lesel was a retired farmer, logger and a US Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Dwaine Turner and Sue Muse and a great grandchild, Elizabeth Finley. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-02 09:39:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KSP: Post 15 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints From Trooper Jonathan Houk Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. Adair Co. Checkpoint Locations:
A complete list of traffic safety checkpoint locations can be found at the following link: www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/post15checkpoints. 2025-06-02 08:49:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair County Monthly Tornado Siren Test From Grant Loy, Director Adair County Emergency Management Adair County E-911 Center and Adair County Emergency Management will conduct an audible test of the outdoor warning sirens at 10amCT this morning, Monday, June 2, 2025, weather permitting! 2025-06-02 08:28:02 | Comments | Printable version
Businesses should invest in PsyCap By Kyle Mann, Columbia's representative in the state's Small Business Administration Running a small business comes with constant challenges. From tight margins and changing markets to staffing struggles and burnout, the demands can be high. While most owners are familiar with the importance of financial capital, there's another kind of asset that can make or break the success of your team: psychological capital, or PsyCap. PsyCap refers to the internal strengths people draw upon during tough times. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-02 01:17:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Russell County Jaycees Fair underway nightly The Russell County Jaycees Fair got started over the weekend and will be going on each night at the Fairgrounds in Russell Springs. Russell County Jaycees President Brad Russell and all the volunteers invite everyone to come on out and enjoy the Fair. 2025-06-02 01:13:20 | Comments | Printable version
David Foster McAnelly, 89, Casey County, KY David Foster McAnelly, of Liberty, beloved husband of Renee Weddle McAnelly, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025. He was 89. He was born on August 17, 1935, to the late David Alton and Adele Foster McAnelly in Casey County and had been a lifelong resident of Liberty, Kentucky. He graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1961 and practiced law in his hometown for over 50 years, serving his community with unwavering honor and passion. He held several distinguished roles throughout his career, including Chief of Staff to Governor Wallace Wilkinson and Kentucky Administrative Law Judge, positions he fulfilled with the utmost integrity. He joined the Board of Directors of Casey County Bank in 1969 and served as Chairman from 1982 to 2023, a role he held with deep pride. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-02 01:10:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 2 Happy Anniversary, Amy and Scott Tarter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bob and Sandy Land (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Earl and Marilyn Coffey (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mike and Laura Harris (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Odell and Celystine Baker (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayden Long (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alicia Coffey (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooklyn Paige Beard (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cali Pitman (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cali Pittman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Reliford Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Vanarsdale (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erin Shelby Yates (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Brown, (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Lynn Padgett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Price (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Laura Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leslie Branham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ralph Waggener (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randall C. Sneed (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Streeval | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shannon Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Bohannon (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Tracy McCarroll | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valeria Shepherd Bault | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John D. (Curly) Wilson, 80, Russell Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharalyn Jenise Whitley, Campbellsville, KY (1971-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Todd Rogers, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Wayne Taylor, Columbia, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cashius Ray Beard, Columbia, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Gilpin, 73, Casey Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Matherly, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marguerite Davis, Taylor County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. George Robert Vetter, 74, Taylor County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Elizabeth Frederick, Casey County, KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Tim (Gordon) Thurman, 72, Glasgow, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila Ann Clements Burton, Columbia, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Brock, 96, Adair Co., KY (1919-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard (Junior) Walker, Jr., 87, Sparksville, Adair Co. KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph (Joe) Pickett, 88, Adair County, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ewing Smiley, 99, Adair County, KY (1918-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annabelle Milby Henderson, Gabe, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della Jean Redmon, 76, Columbia, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Drewry Meece, Jr., Russell Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd Nelson (Jimmie) O'Banion, Green County, KY (1922-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James W. Galbreath, Sr., 80, Jamestown, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Abell, 91, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, June Alice Walker, 95, Roley, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Harden, 78, Columbia, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Morrison, 73, Columbia, KY (1951-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Obituary: Edward Oris May, 89, Liberty, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Campbell Rowe, 89, Adair County, KY (1930-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Landin Burton, 53, Columbia, KY (1969-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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