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Daily News for Friday, July 25, 2025
Letter: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan Pam Capozziello writes: It's been a rough few days for the entertainment industry and for all the fans these two icons had. I grew up with these two back in the 1970's and they are the stuff that we will never forget. They both left a tremendous impact on both the music world and the wrestling community. Icons for sure. 2025-07-25 22:56:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Junior Warner Jr, age 63, Casey County, KY Kenneth Earl "Junior" Warner, Jr., age 63, of, Hustonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday July 23rd, 2025, at his residence. He was born August 10th, 1961, in Lebanon, KY, a son of the late Kenneth Earl Warner and Lola Emerson Warner. Junior was an employee of the Casey County Board of Education. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-25 22:53:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Christopher Scott Maynard, 53, Russell County, KY Christopher Scott Maynard, of Russell Springs, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was 53 years old. Born on January 1, 1972, in Columbia, Chris was the proud owner and operator of Maynard's Lawncare, a business he built from the ground up in 2008. He took great pride in his work, but his greatest joys were found outside of work--with his family, his dogs, and the simple things in life that brought him peace. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-25 22:51:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Swimming: LWU releases Schedule for 2025-26 Season Under the leadership of head coach Alicia Kemnitz, in her 16th season at the helm, the Lindsey Wilson men's and women's swimming programs have announced their upcoming slate for the 2025-26 season. The schedule opens inside the Holloway Natatorium on September 26-27, 2025, with the 13th Annual Dr. Dillery Fall Frenzy, then continues at home on October 18, 2025, when the Blue Raiders host Cumberlands (KY). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-25 19:51:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Paint the Town Thank you From City of Columbia The City of Columbia would like to thank everyone for an incredible Paint the Town event! The City was blessed to have the largest attendance of painters in the six years of having the event. We also added several food trucks on the Square for the first time. A special thank you goes out to the Columbia Police Department who did traffic control, and to the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department for bringing a fire truck to display as well as giving items away. This event, as well as every other event that the City has, would not be possible without community engagement, so thank you to all that participated this year and be on the lookout for news about more upcoming events, including our Back to School event, beginning at 11amCT on August 12, 2025, at the City Park on Fairgrounds Street. 2025-07-25 19:48:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Remember to remove flowers from Columbia Cemetery From Richard Phelps Columbia Cemetery Board of Directors Notice: Columbia cemetery ground flowers are allowed from May through July. Flowers need to be removed in the coming days by family members. Thank you. 2025-07-25 15:32:59 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: Forever and Ever, Amen Previous Column: Ladies Day Out By Carol Perkins Have you ever thought about the relationship between humans and the weather? It is a thread that weaves us together. In the winter, our greeting may be, "Boy, it sure is cold." In the spring, "This weather is a killer on my allergies." Summer brings, "I don't remember it being this hot," and winter generates tales of woolly worms and snow. Just as history repeats itself, so does the weather. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-25 15:31:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
LWU: Emma Couch broadens her academic horizons in Europe From Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University student Emma Couch '27 got to see and study part of Europe this summer. Couch started her summer in Grantham, England, where she was one of 15 Lindsey Wilson students selected to take part in an immersive study-abroad program at Harlaxton College. During their nine days there, the Lindsey Wilson students visited the historic cities of London, Lincoln, York and Cambridge while based at Harlaxton. Then Couch headed south to study for six weeks in a study-abroad program at the University of Madrid. Couch took a course on the history of the Spanish capital as well as a Spanish course. "It's a beautiful city. It was just amazing," said Couch, who is a psychology and Spanish double major. "I don't know how else to put it. It was just wonderful." It was the first time that Couch, who is a Kentucky native, traveled outside of the United States. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-25 13:07:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
ACPL and GHRC Paint the Town By Mike Watson The Adair County Public Library and the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center were well-represented in downtown Columbia for the Paint the Town event on Thursday, July 25, 2025. Serena Corbin, local author and artist, who is on staff at the Research Center, and Jazmyn Burton, of the main library, spent much of the day in the blistering heat, working on displays for our facilities. Here are a few photos of their art during the process and finished products. Serena also came out very early in the morning to artistically represent Synergy and a special in front of Moore's Pool Room emphasizing "Best burger in town", SKI, and Lance Burton, world famous magician! 2025-07-25 12:56:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Public Library
August 2 is Hunter Education Day Kentucky's fall hunting season begins mid-August, and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting a special statewide "Hunter Education Day" to help prepare new hunters for a safe and successful experience in the field. The department will offer 20 in-person Hunter Education classes and live-fire range days at convenient locations across Kentucky on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The closest course will be at the Evona Fire Department, 467 Sloan Fork Rd., Liberty, KY (more info/registration link). This annual educational opportunity is held in August in conjunction with National Shooting Sports Month when additional attention is brought to shooting sports to grow the pastime in communities across the nation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-25 12:53:48 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Jane's Racoon Calvin Claywell writes: How did the Racoon get into the cage if it was not open?Comments re: Trapping and relocating a troublesome visitor 2025-07-25 12:39:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CPD: Arrest in sex offender compliance case The Columbia Police Department, in coordination with Kentucky Probation and Parole, arrested a Columbia man following his non-compliance with the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry. He was taken into custody on felony charges related to his failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements by Columbia Police Sergeant Jay Wilson. The arrest follows an ongoing investigation initiated by Columbia Police Officer Travis Bell, which began on April 3, 2025. Officer Bell received information from Kentucky Probation and Parole regarding the non-compliance, leading to the subsequent arrest on July 23, 2025. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-07-25 12:38:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 25 Happy Anniversary, Adam and Courtney Roy (2020) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy anniversary, Gary and Doris Lane (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Taylor and Dustin Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Travis and Amanda Miller (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashton Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Dean "Deana" Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brent Beard (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carlett Adalyn Raenell Gomez (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elijah Mann (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gretchen Emery Miles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnny Morgan (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kamden Snow (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsay Breeding | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Estes (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Lynn Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roger Elliott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sawyer Nelson Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelbi Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Bright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Bug Knight (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Norma Ann Cissell, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Holly Jacolba Gladsden, Green County, KY family | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith Dunbar, Russell Springs, KY (1923-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Bond, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Ryder, Adair Co. native (1920-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Lewis, Liberty, KY (1945-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lynda Gorin Lobb, Green Co., KY (1936-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Claycomb, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frederick Thomas Burton, Cincinnati, OH (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Brett "Chaz" Hayden, Jr., Campbellsville, KY, (2012-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jay B. Curtis, Columbia, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Jimmie) Dotson, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Cowan, Adair Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Levie Keltner, Adair County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Newton, Taylor County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Warren, Taylor County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Willoughby | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Wendell Caddell, Liberty, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lynn Taylor Blakeman, 83, Green County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Parrott, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris Polston, 70, Russell County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Floyd Grider, Jr., 56, Casey County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avalee Huddleston, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Tooley, 60, Columbia, KY (1964-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Dickens, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Gaskins, 90, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kruit, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Marie Coffey, 72, Edmonton, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. 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