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Football: Indians dominant at Casey County

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County Indians Football team defeated the Casey County Rebels (0-3) 55-14 on Friday September 5, 2025. The team dominated through an impressive rushing game that went for 430 yards.

The leading rusher for the Tribe was Sophomore Callum Darnell, with 10 carries for 202 yards and two touchdowns. He was followed by senior Ryder Rodgers, who had nine carries for 138 and three touchdowns.

Other contributors on the rushing attack were junior Brody Karnes, who had eight carries for 66 yards and two touchdowns, sophomore Braxton McKinney, who had one carry for 14 yards, and junior Alex Martin, who had two carries for 10 yards.


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2025-09-06 16:15:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

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Scenic Kentucky: Sunset on the Farm



2025-09-06 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
Beautiful colors in the early September sky.

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Homeplace activities still on today - activities in the barns

The Homeplace on Green River Fall Heritage Festival is in progress as this is posted Saturday morning, September 6, 2025, even though we're having a much needed gentle rain.

Great foods and great fun for the whole family! Come join us at 5807 New Columbia Rd., between Columbia and Campbellsville, KY, until 3pmCT/4pmET. Kick off the autumn season at Homeplace on Green!


2025-09-06 12:54:28 | Comments | Printable version

Carol Ann Donan Crawley, 82, Taylor County, KY

Carol Ann Donan Crawley of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Jesse Elbert Donan and Mary Mathis Warren Donan, was born on Friday, October 9, 1942 in Green County and departed this life on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at her home. She was 82 years, 10 months, and 26 days of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church. She was a retired clerk from the Social Security Office.


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2025-09-06 12:47:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Letter: Killdeer photo by Pen

David Goguen writes:
What a wonderful photo of the Killdeer in flight. I also enjoyed the accompanying facts about the bird. Thank you!
David, thanks for the kind words! -Pen

Comments re: Birds of Kentucky: Killdeer


2025-09-06 09:57:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

XC: LWU Men finish 3rd at Panther Prowl

Owensboro, KY - The Lindsey Wilson men's cross country team opened the 2025 season with a third-place finish at the Panther Prowl Cross Country Classic on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Yellow Creek Park.

The Blue Raiders tallied 90 points to finish third in the 6K race. Evansville (IN) took first with 26 points while Bethel (TN) was second, tallying 73 points.

Freshman Dashawn Overly paced the Blue Raiders, finishing sixth out of 72 in his first collegiate meet (19:35.2). Fellow freshman Ashton Johnson was the second Blue Raider to cross the line at 20:43.6, which was good for 24th place. Yet another freshman finished 25th right after Johnson, Isaac Wells crossed the line at 20:45.5. Sophomore Bryce Clayton finished in 27th place with a time of 20:47.2. Mason Magyar (20:53.6) finished 30th, followed by senior Kevin Cuin (21:50.6) finishing in 39th place. Junior Zach McCaslin (22:08.2) finished in 47th, Landon Franich 49th (22:18.6), and Xavier Smith (22:18.7) rounded out the Lindsey Wilson finishers in 50th place, respectively.

The Blue Raiders return to action on Friday, September 19, 2025, for the Midway XC Invitational in Versailles, KY.


2025-09-06 09:25:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

XC: LWU Women finish fifth at Panther Prowl

Owensboro, KY - The Lindsey Wilson women's cross country team opened the 2025 season with a fifth-place finish at the Panther Prowl Cross Country Classic on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Yellow Creek Park.

The Blue Raiders finished with a total of 131 points in the 5K race. Evansville (IN) finished first with 16 points while Asbury (KY) was second with 57 points.

In her collegiate debut, freshman Emma Kate Emerson was the first runner representing Lindsey Wilson to cross the line with a time of 21:31.5, which was good for 21st overall. Next to finish was fifth-year senior Zoe Wilson who finished in 26th place (22:19.1), followed by freshman Arianna Payne who finished in 30th place (22:44.7). The theme of newcomers performing well for the Blue Raiders continued as freshman Cecilia Hiatt finished in 41st place (26:32.9). Junior runner Sancia Smith was the next runner to cross the line following Hiatt in 42nd place (27:16.2). Autumn Price finished with a time of 28:04.4, finishing in 43rd.

The Blue Raiders return to action on Friday, September 19, 2025, for the Midway XC Invitational in Versailles, KY.


2025-09-06 09:20:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 6
Happy Anniversary, Jerald Dwight and Catherine Hadley (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Genova Dean Copley (1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Lynn and Pheobie Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carol Perkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamison Roberts (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Alexander George (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Stockton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kyle Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mason Horton, (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stephen Keen (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Teagan Hensley Mattingly (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, twins Ethan and Conner Dunn (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ty Bennett (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Michael Harrison (Sept. 6, 1949 - Aug. 20, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alicia Leann Warf, Metcalfe County, KY (1954-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry (Pedu) Thomas Wilson, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Tommy) O'Banion, Greensburg, KY (1930-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert Lacy, 92, veteran World War II, Adair County, KY. (September 6, 1915-May 30, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruth Wethington Thompson Houk (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Hatcher, Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie W. Franklin, Russell Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Arline Estes, Green Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ulas Scott, Casey Co., KY native (1935-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Milos (Michael G.) Roberts, Windsor, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Bonta Simpson, Green County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carroll Bryant, Taylor Co. KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifford Giles, Adair County, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rebecca Carolyn Fletcher Hoots, Burkesville, KY, (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert Coomer, 85, Cane Valley, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randy Keltner, 65, Taylor County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lily Nevae Dickson, infant, Adair Co., KY (Jul 12-Sep 5, 2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wallace Parke, 84, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dewayne Hayes, Elkhorn, KY (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amy R. Tucker, Casey County, KY (1974-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Preston Coomer, Glasgow, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rondal (Boomer) Kyle Shoopman, Willow Shade, KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray E. Stuber, 86, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Imogene Justice Chumbley, Casey Co., KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna L. Gunsaules, 88, Mannsville, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Lynn (Froedge) Rhinehart, Metcalfe Co./Adair Co., KY native (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emilie Dowell Antle, Taylor County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Kathryn (Katy) Kiger, Taylor Co./Pulaski Co., KY native (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Verene Scales Wheat, Russell Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Sue Bray, 46, Russell Co., KY (1971-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Lois Gassaway Glass, Metcalfe Co., KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert W. Morgan, Green County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Earl Lee, 40, Lebanon, KY (1980-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daryl Kinnett (1956-2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Debra Ann Jones, 67, Jamestown, KY (1955-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis O. Kemp, 61, Columbia, KY (1963-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glendal (Glen) M. Wyatt, 86, Liberty, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joshua C. Phipps, 38, Columbia, KY (1986-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie Rose Brown, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margey Price Mabe, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Arnold, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Thomas (Rick) Herren, 51, Liberty, KY (1970-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Renfro, 86, Columbia, KY (1938-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie W. Blackwell, 68, Columbia, KY (1955-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Rodgers, 71, Casey Co., KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
in Memory, Ronald Thomas Branham, Adair Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTFirst day of KY archery deer season | (ID:69367, Comment)
8:00amCTFarmers Market on the Square
8amCT to 1pmCT at the corner of Campbellsville and Merchant Street | (ID:69216, Comment)
Homeplace on Green River activities still on all day, even in the gentle rain | (ID:69413, Comment)

 































 
 
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