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Daily News for Thursday, August 28, 2025
Remembering Brenda Dile, she will be missed By Phillip Coffey A person whom I have known all of my life, who was born just over a mile from my birthplace and where I was raised, has passed. She lived in the house in her early years. My Brother Roy owns the property where she was born and lived in her early life. Before I can recall, Brenda and her parents, Harry and Lela Wright Sullivan, moved to a house near Fry, Ky. At that point she lived about 3.5 miles from my family. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-28 23:21:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Charles Blankenship, 77, Russell County, KY Charles J. Blankenship, of Russell Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born July 23,1948 to Herald Roe and Mallie Jane Stephens Blankenship and was 77 years of age at the time of his passing. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-28 23:20:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Football: Indians host Metcalfe Co. on Friday By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Indians football team is back in action at 7pmCT on Friday, August 29, 2025, as they face off against the Metcalfe County Hornets at their home away from home, Lindsey Wilson University's Parnell Family Stadium, 928 Russell Rd, Columbia, KY. Tickets are available through hometownticketing.com. The Indians will look to bounce back after a 32-9 loss to the Russell County Lakers last week. The Hornets also had a rough start to the season taking a 27-0 loss to Taylor County. Against Taylor County, Metcalfe County struggled to move the ball, posting just over 100 yards of total offense. A majority of that came from Senior Quarterback Zach Perdue, who went 8 for 17 passing for 73 yards. Perdue also led the team in rushing, with 28 yards of the teams 30 positive rush yards. The schedule for the Tribe this year is rather tough, and if they want to post a record above .500 this is a game Adair County will need to win. Come out and support your Indians tommorow as they face the Hornets! 2025-08-28 21:23:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Quilts of the Barrens exhibit opens Aug 29 From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce The South Central Kentucky Cultural Center will feature Quilts of the Barrens, an exhibit of antique, traditional and modern quilts from local and personal collection, from August 29, 2025, through September 8, 2025. Kim says, "You will want to attend this event, there are several quilts from Metcalfe County in the show." The South Central Kentucky Cultural Center is located at 200 W Water St., Glasgow, KY 42141. Admission is free, and the center is open from 9amCT to 4pmCT Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sundays. 2025-08-28 21:20:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Praise in the Park in Campbellsville Aug 29 From Bill Collins Praise in the Park will be held from 4pmCT to 8pmCT on Friday, August 29, 2025, in the Miller Park Amphitheater, Miller Park Dr, Campbellsville, KY. Live worship with Dawon Haydon, Crown of Life, Collin White, and Nikki McClanahan, plus food trucks, fun and games. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. 2025-08-28 21:13:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Paul C. Hatfield, 71, Gravel Switch, KY (1953-2025) Paul Carl Hatfield of Gravel Switch passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 71 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jerry Brown and Bro. Randy Douglas officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 5pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Sunday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-28 21:07:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Basketball: Cundiff is new Lady Indians Head Coach By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer Hunter Cundiff is the new head coach of the Adair County Lady Indians Basketball team, the program announced this evening. Adair County Athletics issued the following statement: Adair County, please help us welcome the next head coach of the Adair County Girls Basketball team, Hunter Cundiff!Cundiff was previously an assistant coach for the Boys team under Coach Breeze. 2025-08-28 20:59:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Football: LWU season opener against Texas Wesleyan The 2025 Lindsey Wilson football season gets underway at 6pmCT on Thursday night, August 28, 2025, against No. 10-ranked Texas Wesleyan at Parnell Family Stadium, 928 Russell Rd, Columbia, KY. The Blue Raiders posted a 5-4 record last year while going 3-3 in the Mid-South Conference. Offensively, Lindsey Wilson averaged 26.6 points per game and 307.1 yards per game in 2024. Defensively, the Blue Raiders led the NAIA, allowing just 85.2 rushing yards per game. Overall, Lindsey Wilson gave up 22.2 points per game and 317 yards a game. On the offensive side of the ball, Lindsey Wilson's looks to rely on a deep receiving core. "We project to play nine guys, " head coach Phil Kleckler said. "Taborie Reed, Henry Cason, Cameron Lewis, Boyce Smith, Malachi Pate, and Adriene Bailey - who switched positions from defensive back to receiver - all return from last year." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-28 15:45:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
FAKH to participate in Hunger Action Day Sept 9 From Manda Barger The latest Map the Meal Gap data from Feeding America reveals another concerning rise in food insecurity across Kentucky's Heartland. In 2023, 188,170 people in Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland's (FAKH) 42-county service area were food insecure, an alarming increase of 11,900 individuals compared to the previous year. Food insecurity is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture as the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. The food insecurity rate is more than a number, it's a pressing public health challenge with deep social and medical implications. "The annual Map the Meal Gap report plays a vital role in directing our efforts here at Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland," said Charles Dennis, Executive Director of FAKH. "It helps us identify the areas of greatest need and allocate resources strategically to address food insecurity throughout the 42 counties we serve. In Adair County, the data is striking. The overall food insecurity rate is 18.5 percent, meaning one in five residents - totaling 3,530 individuals - lack adequate food. This rate is 4.2 percent higher than the national average. The child food insecurity rate in Adair County stands at 24.2 percent, or about one in four children, affecting 910 kids. This September, FAKH will join Feeding America and its network of food banks nationwide in shining a spotlight on the issue of hunger through Hunger Action Month. On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, food banks across the country will unite for Hunger Action Day, a day dedicated to inspiring action and raising awareness. FAKH invites everyone to take part by wearing orange, the official color of hunger relief, to show support. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-28 15:37:10 | Comments | Printable version
KY Afield Video: The Cumberland River This week on KY Afield, floating down the scenic Cumberland River, Kentucky's greatest trout fishery, alongside Micah Smith as he shares his passion for trout fishing and offers tips on how to target them. 2025-08-28 15:24:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Carol Perkins: Drop the Kleenex Previous Column: You're on the Air By Carol Perkins During lunch with my women friends, we reminisced about our childhood. One grandmother told of teaching her young grandchildren how to play "Simon Says." The conversation evolved into a discussion of all the other fun games we played at recess or at home. At recess, we girls raced out the door to play London Bridge or jump rope. We slid down the sliding board, twirled on the merry-go-round (minus horses), and when one was empty, ran for the swings. "Push higher," one would yell. Not me. I went high enough on my own. The boys chased each other in a game of "freeze" or "you're it" tag, kicked the can, played baseball, or headed for the woods to play Cowboys and Indians. When we played together, it was Red Rover or drop the handkerchief. One lady said it would be drop the Kleenex now. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-28 12:01:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Auditions for HCTT production of Hairspray From Emily Coffey Auditions for the Harold Chambers Theater Troupe's spring musical, "Hairspray," will be held at 3pmCT on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the Metcalfe County Public Library Community Room, 200 S. Main Street, Edmonton, KY. Performances are tentatively the first of March. If you would like to audition for a solo singing part, please prepare a 60 second song of the character you wish to audition for. Everyone will learn a short dance and do a cold read. Join the fun! 2025-08-28 11:57:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
County Offices closed for Labor Day From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Judge Executive's Office, Adair County Road Department, and the Green River Animal Shelter will be closed on Monday, September 1, 202,5 in observance of Labor Day! Many wishes for a safe and blessed Holiday! 2025-08-28 11:54:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Upcoming programs from the Adair Co. Genealogical Society From Mike Watson The Adair County Genealogical Society doesn't meet in September of each year as the first Monday is Labor Day. So...we do have the following coming up in our schedule for Fall 2025:
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-28 11:48:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
Deer health update ahead of archery deer season opener From Hilary Hirtle Frankfort, KY -- With Kentucky's archery deer season opening Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources urges hunters to review regulations and stay informed about deer health, including the latest disease monitoring update. In particular, hunters should be aware of the latest information regarding Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Hemorrhagic Disease (HD) in Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-28 11:40:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Local organizations collaborate to help a veteran Recently, VFW 6097 members Paul Smith and Joe Hare became aware that veteran Justin Claywell had a pressing need for a ramp at his house. Justin had lost part of his left leg due to diabetes, and is wheelchair bound. With this in mind, the local VFW and Masonic Lodge joined forces to see what could be quickly accomplished. The Columbia Christian Church Benevolence team, lead by Richard Phelps, also found out about this need. VFW 6097 and Columbia Masonic Lodge 96 agreed to purchase all needed materials for a new ramp, and Columbia Christian Benevolence provided labor for the building of the ramp. Within 7 days of learning of the need, the ramp was completed, and it has been of great assistance for Justin and his family. Joe Hare says, "All three organizations are very happy and willing to help in any situation that we can. We pray that all goes well for Justin." Pictured are Paul Smith (Masonic Lodge) and Russell Lunsford (VFW Commander) presenting checks to Richard Phelps (Columbia Christian) for the payment of the materials. With them is Justin with his great attitude and smile. 2025-08-28 09:30:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Adair Fiscal Court August meeting report The agenda at Tuesday's regular August meeting of the Adair County Fiscal Court included tax rate updates from all the districts and tense talk about hiring. Adair County Taxing Districts for county government services include: Public School, Health Department, Extension Office, Library, Ambulance, Soil Conservation and Westlake Hospital. The best news on taxes came with the report from Neal Gold, Chairman of the Adair County Hospital District. He said the Westlake debt will be paid off in the coming months, closing out the bankruptcy and freeing taxpayers of the burden over the past decade. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-08-28 00:41:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 28 Happy Anniversary, John and Cathy Chowning | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Johnny and Shirley Jones, (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexis Claywell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Bault | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angel Nashae Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brady Allen Cowan (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George Pollard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Grider Benham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Scott Guffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Krislee Johnson (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Weston | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tanner Dale Johnson (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Virigina Nix | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Grider, Adair County, KY native (1941-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmo Franklin, Columbia, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Alan Moore, Russell Springs, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Ann (Loy) Nix, Adair Co. native (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Lois Butler, Columbia, KY (1962-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rural Houston Compton, Metcalfe native (1942-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Marie Cox, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Timothy Wayne Parson Taylor Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Heloise Neat, Adair Co., KY native (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille (Mickey) Cogbill, 80, Burkesvillle, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby E. Shelton, Albany, KY (1958-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Cowan, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Calvin Eugene Price, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Capt. Marion V. Bowman USMC Ret., Taylor Co., KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy (Peanut) Hatfield, Casey Co., KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jocelyn Kay Jackson, Taylor Co. KY, infant (2014-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carmel Anderson, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myra Jean Meece, 90, Russell Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Carl Streeter, Liberty, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maudye Anne Feese Hovious, Taylor Co., KY; Adair Co. native (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Cochran, 47, Greensburg, KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Atwood (Wood) Corbin, Green Co./Adair Co., KY native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Doris Leslie Rattliff Rodgers, 83, Taylor Co. KY/Green Co. native (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mistey Ann Jackson, 38, Summersville, KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth (Kenny) Wilson, 73, Russell County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ree Hannah Shuffett Larimore, Green County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hobert Bell, 82, Russell County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Burton, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Robison, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Dalton Cox, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Shearer, 55, Columbia, KY (1968-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacquelyn (Jackie) Marie Brendel-Kean, Columbia, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Wayne Spears, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Allen (Junk Man) Mattingly, 55, Columbia, KY (1967-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike (Monkey) Reynolds, 61, Columbia, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. 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