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Daily News for Friday, December 19, 2025
Favorite quote this week describes joy A favorite quote from a recent read: Little child's giggles. "It is, very likely, the sound that the earth made- Book Lovers by Emily Henry 2025-12-19 23:46:25 | Comments | Printable version
Roger Medlin, 66, Burkesville, KY Roger Medlin, age 66, of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at his home. Roger was born on March 01, 1959 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Frank Nash Medlin and Amy Bean Medlin. He was a former employee of Jimmy Reliford Drilling Company. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers Dallas Medlin, Timmy Medlin, and Larry Medlin. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-19 23:38:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Patricia Grider, 71, Russell County, KY Patricia Ann Grider, 71, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, December 18th, at University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY. Patricia was born in Liberty, KY on November 17, 1954, a daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth (Perkins) and Osborn Carl Reese. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-19 23:38:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Holiday schedule for Adair County Clerk's Office From Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk The following is the Holiday schedule for the Adair County Clerk's Office:
2025-12-19 16:17:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Lilburn Earl Grant, 83, Columbia, KY (1942-2025) Lilburn Earl Grant of Columbia passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his residence. He was 83 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Casey Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery, with full military honors provided by VFW Post 6097. Visitation will be on Saturday from 4pmCT ujtil 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. 2025-12-19 16:12:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sculpture by Tim Smith tells important story By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University art professor Tim Smith has created a striking 11-foot bronze sculpture that pays tribute to early 19th century resident Jane Todd Crawford of Green County. The artwork was unveiled December 13, 2025, in front of the Greensburg, Kentucky, hospital that bears her name. (See also: Greensburg Arts Council holds statue dedication) Dubbed the "Mother of Abdominal Surgery" by a bronze plaque in front of the statue, Crawford was a 46-year-old Green County resident who rode 60 miles over three days by horseback to Danville, Kentucky, to have a 22.5-pound ovarian tumor removed from her on Christmas Day 1809 by pioneer surgeon Dr. Ephraim McDowell. She was the first woman to survive surgery to remove an ovarian tumor. The medical procedure lasted for 25 minutes on a kitchen table in McDowell's home and did not include anesthesia. Crawford returned home 25 days later and went on to live for another 32 years, dying at the age of 78 in 1842 in Graysville, Indiana. Smith said that his sculpture, which sits on a marble base in the center of a lighted pool and is designed to slowly rotate around three times an hour, tells "a very important story." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-19 13:05:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Drive through Nativity canceled at Sparksville Baptist From Michele Foster The "Back to Bethlehem" drive-through nativity that was planned for Friday, December 19, 2025, at Sparksville Baptist Church, been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. 2025-12-19 13:00:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Letter: Prayers for the Robinson family David Hill writes: I worked with Gene for several years. I can say that I couldn't have spent all those years with a better man than him. All those years and we never had an argument or a disagreement at all. RIP my dear friend!Comments re: Eugene R. (Gene) Robinson, 88, Columbia, KY (1937-2025) 2025-12-19 12:56:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Holiday schedules for County offices From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant's Office, the Adair County Road Department, Green River Animal Shelter, and the Adair County Recycling Center will be closed on December 24, 2025, and December 25, 2025, to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Have a safe and Merry Christmas! Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant's Office, the Adair County Road Department, Green River Animal Shelter, and the Adair County Recycling Center will also be closed on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026, to celebrate the New Year. Wishing everyone a safe holiday and many blessing in the New Year. 2025-12-19 12:52:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Donations needed after losses in house fire JOY Ministries has a specific need for a male who lost everything in a house fire. Needed are men's clothing sizes 4-5X and shoes, men's size 16. To help, contact (270) 380-1808, 400 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Email admin@joy-ministries.org J.O.Y. (Jesus first. Others second. Yourselves third.) Ministries. 2025-12-19 11:30:52 | Comments | Printable version
Marcenia Brown, 76, Casey County, KY Marcenia Brown, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home. She was 76. Born April 30, 1949, in Danville, KY, she was a daughter of the late Howard Lee Carmicle, Sr. and Beatrice Mae Rodgers Carmicle. Marcenia was a longtime teacher and principal, having worked at various schools including Douglas Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School, Casey County Middle School, and Middleburg Elementary School. She received her Bachelor's degree in education from Campbellsville and her Masters and Rank 1 from EKU. Marcenia also worked at the Casey County Board of Education main office and was involved with the drama clubs in Casey County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-19 11:28:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Taylor David West, 22, Russell County, KY Taylor David West, age 22, of Jamestown, KY, KY passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 09 2003, in Somerset, KY, the son of Sara Anderson West and Matt West, of Russell Springs, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-19 11:26:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Basketball: Indians in Berea Holiday Classic By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team is back on the court today as they travel to Berea for three days of basketball in the Berea Holiday Classic. The Indians have had a week off since their last outing, a 70-56 road win over Marion County. They open up the classic against Tates Creek (5-2) at 6:30pmCT on Friday, December 19, 2025. Meanwhile, the Commodores of Tates Creek played just yesterday and picked up a 72-46 win over Franklin County on the road. The leading scorer for Tates Creek is senior Stephen Franklin, who is averaging almost 19 points per game. The Tribe will look to slow him down in this one if they want to pull out a win. The name of the game for the Commodores this season has been slowing down the opponents' scoring. They are 4-0 when holding their opponent to under 60 points, and 1-2 when they give up 60 points plus. If you can, make the trip to Berea and cheer on your Indians this evening at 6:30pmCT at Berea Community High School, 1 Pirate Pkwy, Berea, KY. The Indians play again at 10amCT on Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, facing Madison Southern at Madison Southern High School, 279 Glades Rd, Berea, KY. On Sunday, they are back at Berea High School to face Louisville Central, with tipoff scheduled for 1pmCT. 2025-12-19 10:51:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Basketball: Lady Indians fall to Greenwood By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians fell in a nail-biter at home 57-56 to the Greenwood Lady Gators. The team will return to action after Christmas when face off against Johnson Central (5-0) in the the Kelly Holiday Classic, held from December 27-29, 2025, at Bourbon County High School, 3341 Lexington Rd, Paris, KY. All-day tickets to the Classic are $8, and available through gofan.co. 2025-12-19 10:21:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 19 Happy Anniversary, Charlotte Jessee Young and Tommy Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Laura and Daniel Marcum | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Max and Carolyn Hancock (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Tammy Huff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cindy Wheeler (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clinton Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colton Feese (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donald Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Dalton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelsey Wiley, (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Lonnie Page | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marshall Shelley (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robin Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Skylar Hare | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wes Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections) In Member Birthday, Brenda Gail Davis, 60, member Sulphur Well Mormon Church (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elwood Roberts, Taylor County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith Junior Bell, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian Eastham, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Burress, Taylor County, KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert V. Collins, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John D. Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George F. Allen, Casey Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1926-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Crawhorn, Adair Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard Brown, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Holt, Adair Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Margaret Kallman, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene McQueary, Casey County (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Davis, Campbellsville, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald E. Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Will R. (Sonny) Robert Fights, Casey Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John S. Hatter, Casey Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ayden Xzavier Jackson, Taylor Co., KY (2012-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Bardin Childress, Adair County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Holly Denise Franklin, Dunnville, KY (1974-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Larry Duane Workman, Green County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Richard - R.D. - Johnson, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Scott Alan Alsager, Taylor Co., KY/Iowa native (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward A. Farris, 96, Frankfort, KY/Adair native (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Lee Ervin Chaney, 82, Cave City, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Ruth Kirby, Nancy, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Drucella Gilley, Metcalfe County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Julia Marie White Pierce, Green Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don C. Hale, Sr., Adair County, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joedene "Joe" Simpson, Green County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie Smith Fleming, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva 'Jean' Newton, Taylor County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie E. Wilson, 65, Russell Springs, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Pelston, 45, Sparksville, KY native (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Dean Blakey, 70, Elizabethtown, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janeice Melson Corbin, 61, Columbia, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Spoon (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester Burris (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Jean Thompson, 77, Knifley, KY native (1946-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina P. Day, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Dewain) Burton, 69, Stanford, KY (1955-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Lee Goodin, 65, Columbia, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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