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Daily News for Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Happy Tail: Remi the Beagle By Peg Schaeffer Sugarfoot Farm Rescue I hope you've read the article about "Walking With Shiloh". The Beagle in the book is named Shiloh, but it is based on my Beagle, Remi, who has a neurological disorder. Remi came here as a puppy with her littermates. Everyone was adopted. A few weeks later, Remi was returned. They said they forgot how much work a puppy is. Remi was here for a few weeks, and I noticed that she was walking funny on her back legs. I took her to the vet and upon examination and an x-ray it was determined that she had a slight fracture in her hip. He said to keep her quiet for six weeks and it should heal. Have you ever tried to keep a puppy, especially a Beagle puppy, quiet for six weeks? Nearly impossible. Unfortunately, Remi's walking became more difficult. We were referred to a specialist in Louisville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-20 18:22:56 | Comments | Printable version
LWU Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery to feature 6 shows in 25-26 By Duane Bonifer An exhibit that honors the gallery's namesake, works by university alumni and employees, two photography exhibits, and the culmination of students' undergraduate work highlight this year's exhibition schedule at Lindsey Wilson University's Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery. The half-dozen shows will offer visitors a wide diversity of art, created in several mediums. "As Edgar Degas said, 'Art is not what you see, but what you make others see,'" said Lindsey Wilson Performing Arts Director Kristyne Gilbert. Gilbert, who is also serving her first year as curator of the Begley Gallery, said this year is "an exciting journey for me filled with opportunities to shape narratives, connect artists with audiences, and foster a deeper appreciation for art." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-20 17:58:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Agenda for Aug 21 Regular School Board Meeting From Carolee Lloyd Adair County Board of Education The Adair County Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in the Adair County Board Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-20 17:48:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Betty Lou Smith, 84, Russell County, KY Betty Lou Smith, 84, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born in Russell Springs, KY on September 29, 1940, a daughter of the late Nannie (Foley) and Melvin Morris Ragle. She attended Fairview Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-20 16:46:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gordon Sonny Miller, 86, Russell County, KY Gordon Sonny Miller, 86, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025. He was born in Jamestown, KY on November 12, 1938, a son of the late Fannie (Burchett) and Richard Oscar Miller. He was a member, elder, and was the superintendent for many years of Creelsboro Christian Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-20 16:43:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Happy Hawg BBQ to be in Columbia Friday Randy Young will have his Happy Hawg food truck in town this Friday, August 22, 2025, from 10:30amCT until 5pmCT, at Advance Auto Parts, 806 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY, showcasing their new Italian Ice and Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, plus the usual menu of BBQ and more. 2025-08-20 10:50:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
KSP: Deadly shooting incident in Monroe County From Trooper Jonathan Houk Tompkinsville, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred on Monday evening, August 18, 2025, in Monroe County. On August 18, at 9:30pmCT, KSP Post 15 received a call from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office requesting investigative assistance with a shooting. The preliminary investigation revealed that Scott Eudy, 50, of Cave City, had arrived at a residence on Sugar Creek Road in Monroe County and attempted to gain entry into the residence. Upon entry, an occupant of the residence, armed with a firearm, confronted Mr. Eudy. During their interaction, the occupant of the residence discharged his firearm, striking Mr. Eudy. Mr. Eudy was transported to the Monroe County Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Ms. Eudy was pronounced deceased by the Monroe County Coroner. KSP was assisted at the scene by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Monroe County EMS, and the Monroe County Coroner's Office. Detective Mike Dubree is continuing the investigation. 2025-08-20 10:43:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACHS Indians Cross Country kicks off season Thursday From Adair County Athletics The ACHS Indians Cross Country team will kick off their Fall 2025 season at the Green County All Comers at 4:30pmCT on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Green County High School, 302 Brummal Ave., Greensburg, KY. Spectator admission is $6, and concessions will be available. The Indians will travel to two more meets in August before their home opener, the Indian Invitational, on September 2, 2025. August 2025
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-20 10:17:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
You can help Kindergarteners learn their colors By Amber Hobaugh Kindergarten teachers are geared up for "Colors of the Day." For the first two weeks of school in Adair County, students in ALL grades, plus family, friends and faculty, can dress in the Color of the Day to help Kindergarteners learn and recognize their colors.
2025-08-20 10:07:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Animal Care Veterinary Center approved for KADB funds From Madison Pergrem The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $533,249 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting on Friday, August 15, 2025. Among the County and State Funded Projects was Animal Care Veterinary Center, LLC, which was approved up to $60,191 in state funds and $12,038 in multi-county funds to purchase a truck and a vet box as part of the Large & Food Animal Veterinary Incentives Program. 2025-08-20 10:01:03 | Comments | Printable version
Purdy Separate Baptist Church Homecoming is Aug 24 From Lonnie McAllister Purdy Separate Baptist Church Homecoming will be begin at 9:30amCT on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Bro Rodney Smith will be preaching, and the Southern Heirs will be singing. Purdy Separate Baptist Church is located at 8004 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. 2025-08-20 09:57:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival is Sept 18-20 The 29th Annual Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival will be held on September 18-20, 2025, at Dr Joseph Schickel-Veterans Memorial Park, 214 Upper River Street, Burkesville, KY. The free, three day event will feature an evening of Bluegrass Gospel on Thursday, September 18, 2025, an evening of Traditional Bluegrass on Friday, September 19, 2025, and then a full afternoon of Traditional Bluegrass performances on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Thursday, September 18, 2015: Bluegrass Gospel
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-20 09:53:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Boot Camp prepares LWU nursing students for their calling By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University student Madilyn Schultz was a little nervous about starting her nursing major this fall. But after participating in the nursing program's boot camp, Schultz said her nerves were put to rest. "I feel prepared because they were so organized and laid it all out for us," said Schultz, who is from Elizabethtown, Kentucky. "So I'm not nervous anymore." Schultz was one of 27 members of Lindsey Wilson's new nursing cohort -- one of the largest nursing cohorts Lindsey Wilson has admitted -- that participated in the three-day boot camp. The program -- which is held a week before fall classes begin on August 25, 2025, helps students understand what the next three years of their Lindsey Wilson careers will involve before they get to the starting line. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-20 09:42:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Brown and Brown Adair Co. Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025 The Brown and Brown Adair County Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025 has been announced by Adair County Athletics. The Class of 2025 is comprised of six outstanding individuals and one stellar team:
A Hall of Fame Celebration Tail Gate will be held at the Adair County Football game against Glasgow on Friday evening, September 19, 2025. 2025-08-20 09:25:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 20 Happy Anniversary, Randy and Janella Brown (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Vickie and Billie Karnes (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alex Presley Gaskins (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Brooke Brown (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dennis Reeves (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Neagle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmie Dale Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Harvey (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Jane Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Renee Stinson (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Billy Houston Taylor, Breeding, KY (1941-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nell Engle Baker, Daviess County, KY (1917-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gradith Dwight Stephens, Russell County, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Jean Pierce London, Greenburg, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andrea Jean Stremmell, Columbia, KY (1966-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Clarice Edna Young White (1911) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Monroe Cochran Casey Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Guy Anthony Lawson, Cumberland Co., KY (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Manilla Smith Ellison, Casey Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Willis McKinney, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Brumley, Russell County,KY(1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Goldie Bryant Wright Hart, Green Co., KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Coffey, Casey Co., KY (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Keltner, 91, Adair Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Ray Webb, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Kay Lile Abner, 58, Summer Shade, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Herron, 80, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Mitchell Patterson, 93, Green County, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Deena Paige Eversole Coffey, 66, Green Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William H. Compton, WWII veteran, Weed, Adair County, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frieda Wesley Dean, 69, Casey County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Louis Hughes, 68, Adair County, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony (Pops) York, 97, Casey County, KY (1920-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce J. Coe, 79, Russell County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Curry, Sr., 81, Columbia, KY (1943-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Edward 'Ed' Harvey, 83, Adair County, KY (1936-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dustan Allen Burress, 39, Elkhorn, KY (1983-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elijah Greyson Eisenback, Taylor Co., KY (2013-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Parton, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garry Lynn Burke, 74, Liberty, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George H. (Joe) Lillis (1952-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Edward Conover, 87, Columbia, KY native (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Waymon (J.W.) Denton, 71, Columbia, KY (1953-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nannie (Nan) Davis, Liberty, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oral Hancock, 82, Adair County, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Troy Strange, 47, Adair County, KY (1969-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter E. Spurling, 91, Taylor County, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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