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Daily News for Friday, October 10, 2025
LWU Business class offers marketing strategies to Lexington firm By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University alumnus Dustin Beard '07 is an expert in elder law, but the attorney admits that he doesn't know a lot about marketing. That's why Beard recently turned to a Lindsey Wilson business class for ideas on how to expand his law firm, Elder Law Advisors of Lexington, Kentucky. And Beard received a plethora of suggestions and strategies on Monday, October 6, 2025, when he returned to campus and heard from more than two dozen Lindsey Wilson students from the "Business Policy" class. The LWU students offered a diverse range of thoughts on how Beard might expand his self-described "niche boutique" law firm. The nearly 3-year-old firm has offices in Lexington and Bowling Green, and it focuses on elder issues such as trusts, estates, probate, Medicaid planning and charitable planning. "I know elder law, and I would like to grow my firm, but I need help in the area of marketing because I'm not an expert in that area," said Beard, who has been practicing law for more than a decade. "I need to know, 'What does it look like going forward?'" Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-10-10 09:24:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Next KY Virtual Job Fair is Oct 15 From James Hensley Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Frankfort, KY - The next Commonwealth of Kentucky's Virtual Job Fair will be online between 10amET and 1pmET on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. To register, visit: From 10amET to 11amET, the Fair will be open only to veterans & military families, and then from 11amET to 1pmET the Fair will be open to to all job candidates, including veterans & military families. This event is completely free for both employers and job candidates / seekers, providing an excellent opportunity to connect and explore career opportunities. 2025-10-10 09:21:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Downtown Days: Great weather and busy days in Columbia Friday will be a very busy day in Downtown Columbia, as preparations for the kickoff of Downtown Days get underway. Offices in the Annex Building will be closed on Friday, and the Square will be closing to traffic at 10amCT. The weather forecast looks ideal, with clear to partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low-70s to mid-60s through sunset. You can get an early start on Downtown Days at the Adair County Public Library's Genealogy & History Research Center, which opens at 9amCT, and is hosting a Genealogy Homecoming both days. Mike Watson says, "If you have ties to Adair County and are interested in your family history and genealogy or Kentucky history, this is the perfect opportunity for you to come and meet with people that are interested in sharing their knowledge." While you're there, view and vote for your favorite entries in the The Downtown Days Photography Contest, to help choose the Public Favorite photo. Registration for the annual Columbia Baptist Church Corn Hole Tournament opens at 5pmCT. Friday's events conclude with two free concerts on the Square. First up is The Green River Band, scheduled to take the stage at 6pmCT, followed by the Hank Williams, Jr. tribute band Family Tradition at 7:30pmCT. For Saturday's all-day schedule, see 2025 Downtown Days Schedule of Events. 2025-10-10 09:18:25 | Comments | Printable version
Operation Crash Reduction kicks off Oct 10 From Marla Marrs Frankfort, KY - To encourage seat belt use, save lives and prevent serious injuries from traffic crashes, Team Kentucky will join with law enforcement from across the Commonwealth and several northeastern states October 10-13, 2025 to conduct a high-visibility enforcement campaign dubbed Operation Crash Reduction. "Buckling your seat belt only takes a few seconds, but those seconds can make all the difference in protecting yourself, your loved ones, and everyone on the road," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "It's a simple step that can save your life or prevent serious injury every time you get in a car." The seat belt enforcement campaign is focused on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 3, which includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia - a region that sees some of the nation's highest numbers of traffic deaths. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-10-10 08:42:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Audrey Price and Robin Rixon on KET's Education Matters The 'Paying for College 2026' episode will debut on October 13, 2025, on KET, and will air several times on Kentucky network throughout October. By Duane Bonifer It's never too early to take steps to secure financial aid to help pay for a college education. That was one of the messages delivered on an upcoming episode of Kentucky Educational Television's Education Matters. The one-hour episode, called "Paying for College 2026," features a panel of Kentucky financial aid experts, including Lindsey Wilson University Director of Financial Aid Audrey Price. In addition to Price, the panel includes University of Louisville Director of Financial Aid Michael Abboud, Sullivan University Director of Financial Aid & Military Affairs Meshell LaBaun and Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority outreach counselor Conner Vogt. Education Matters is hosted by KET's Kelsey Starks. The episode was filmed Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at KET's Louisville studio. It will air for the first time at 8pmCT on Monday, October 13, 2025. The episode will be repeated more than a half-dozen times during October on KET and KETKY. The segment also features Robin Rixon of Russell Springs, who is the college and career readiness counselor at Russell County High School. Rixon discusses the college-application journey her son, Kole, took on his way to becoming a Lindsey Wilson freshman this fall. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-10-10 08:28:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 10 Happy Anniversary, Gene & Joyce Hoots | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mendel & LaGene Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawless | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Phillip & Dana Richard (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barry Jones (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brantlee Jacob Currier, (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colton Barr (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dean Froedge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Frances Burris (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaxon Fulk (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenneth Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kylie Dorman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leah Thompson (October 10, 2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mason Corbin (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa "Missy" Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Piper Lynn Kemp (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Regina Key | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dewayne Cochran, Liberty, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Johnson, Cumberland County, KY (1041-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kennith L. Stephens, Russell County, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Osborne, Taylor County, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Dolores Morris Money, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alva Lena Wright, Jamestown, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Stella Holt, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elva Hare, 91, Russell Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Phillip E. Shaw, Taylor Co. KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Benson, Sr., Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maria Crisina Bloyd, Russell Co., KY (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert "Bob" Carter, Taylor Co., KY (1963( | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Burress, Speck Ridge Road (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, SMSGT (Ret) Marcus C. Jones, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Venia M. Lawhorn, Casey Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Mae Murray, Knifley, Adair County, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Douglas (C. D.) Miller, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Garyl Murphy, Casey Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Morgan, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon McGaha, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne J. Wahner, 61, Russell County, KY (1953-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Wilkie Stone, 73, Adair Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Rowena Hood, Edmonton, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Randye Allison Davis, Green County, KY (1967-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianne Harris, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Diana Fields, Edmonton, KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lilah Brown Sutton, 67, Russell Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tricha Holt, Adair County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie McKinley Lawless, 85, Russell Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Hatter, 60, Casey Co., KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Roy, 69, Dunnville, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David A. Janes, Adair County, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Green, 71, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen W. Emerson, Casey County, KY (1963-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Erskine Higginbotham, Burkesville, Cumberland County,KY native (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby L. Beard, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bridget Lane Jones, 57, Adair County, KY (1960-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dallas Richard (Poochie) York, 68, Columbia, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eloise Jeffries, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Jones-Johnson, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvin Owen May, 82, formerly of Green Co., KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba Lee Martin, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vina Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Bright, Taylor County, KY (1921-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. 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