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Daily News for Sunday, December 21, 2025
Welcome winter on the shortest day of the year Sunday, December 21, 2025 has been the shortest day of the year, marking the official beginning of winter. From now, each day will bring just a little bit more daylight into our world. 2025-12-21 21:58:06 | Comments | Printable version
Chuck Durham, 69, Casey County, KY Chester "Chuck" Durham, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 69. Born on January 22, 1956, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Albert and Dorothy Hendricks Durham. Chuck retired from King Lube as a mechanic. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He enjoyed truck pulls, going to the lake, car racing, and attending ball games, especially to support the Casey County Rebels. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-21 21:52:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Why MY corner of Adair County is BEST Katelynn M. Molesky writes: I guess it's my turn to jump on the bandwagon. I'd say my little corner of the county is the best because it's just close enough to town for a quick Walmart trip here and there, but far enough that I can hide away from it all. Out here in the Montpelier area, there's a lot to see by just driving down the back roads. There's farms full of cattle, old houses and barns being reclaimed by nature, and of course lots of houses of all shapes, sizes, and conditions. Not to mention all the trees that change color in the fall or grow all lush and green by the mid-spring to summer months. Sure, life in town is great - it's all right there and all your neighbors are close together. But out here in the woods, you can live your life without worrying about what everybody else thinks. And thats why there's no doubt in my mind that my corner of Adair County beats the rest! Comments re: Say what makes your corner of Adair the best 2025-12-21 14:50:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Christmas Eve Services at Columbia United Methodist By Doug Beard The Columbia United Methodist Church invites everyone to join together at 11pmCT on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, for a sacred time of worship as the family of God. The service will feature traditional carols, readings from the Holy Scriptures, a service of Holy Communion, and joining our voices in "Silent Night" by candlelight as we welcome the birth of the Messiah. Columbia United Methodist Church is located just off the Public Square at 202 Burkesville St. Columbia, KY. 2025-12-21 14:49:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Florence Marie Jeffries, 87, Green County, KY Florence Marie Jeffries was born September 24, 1938, in Green County, KY to the late John Walter and Annie Marie Walker Judd. She departed this life Friday, December 19, 2025, having attained the age of eighty-seven years, two months, and twenty-five days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Retired after working at different factories and for the Board of Education, she enjoyed listening to Elvis and Dolly Parton, reading her Harlequin books, sewing and playing bingo. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-21 14:49:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Linda Faye Wallis, 75, Russell County, KY Linda Faye Wallis, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. She was 75 years of age. Born September 30, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Florian and Carrie Maloney Bugni. Linda enjoyed making crafts and flower arrangements. She also enjoyed traveling and sightseeing with her husband in their RV. However, her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and grandma, and will be greatly missed by all her family. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-21 14:48:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Wilderness Medical Rescue at Pikes Ridge From Chief Chris Taylor Executive Director Fire-Rescue-EMS/Campbellsville Fire-Rescue Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a wilderness medical emergency in a climbing deer stand in remote area of Pikes Ridge Wildlife Management Area at 8:55amET on Sunday, December 21, 2025. 911 staff was able to obtain an accurate last known position GPS location relayed to command staff. The on-duty crew remaining at HQ started our mapping program and by the time responders arrived on the scene the scene was mapped out. Due to the remote area, we had crews access via watercraft, SXS and 4X4. Boat crews deployed rope rescue equipment and EMS equipment. A KFW officer arrived at the patient along with initial recon teams. The victim was evaluated by EMS personnel in the remote area and stabilized. The patient was then transferred via an SXS unit to the medic unit. The patient was transferred to Taylor Regional Hospital in stable condition. Chief Taylor says, "This incident is a prime example of all agencies working together seamlessly in a remote wilderness environment for a positive outcome for the patient." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-21 12:30:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Co. Grand Jury Dec 18 indictments On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 6 individuals from Columbia, Knifley, and Liberty, KY, on charges including possession, flight, DUI, flagrant nonsupport, assault, wanton endangerment, failure to comply with sex offender registration, and numerous traffic violations. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The indictments can be viewed here: 2025-12-17-Adair-Indictments-00131-136-Redacted (PDF, 5.9MB) 2025-12-21 12:19:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
John M. Ballou, 83, Columbia, KY (1942-2025) John Murry Ballou of Columbia passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. John Davis and Bro. Adam Shepard officiating. Burial will follow in the Columbia Cemetery, with full military honors provided by VFW Post 6097. Visitation will be on Monday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Tuesday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-12-21 11:47:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Basketball: Indians 1-1 so far in Holiday Classic By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Friday, December 19, 2025 the Adair County Indians were defeated by Tates Creek Commodores 115-89 in the opening round of the Berea Holiday Classic. Tates Creek shot 51% from three, which on their 57 attempts equated to 29 makes, and the Commodores shot just slightly better than 55% from the floor. However, a large majority of their field goals were from deep. Adair County shot 51% from the floor and 42% from three, but made just 8 threes. Adair County was outscored by a staggering 63 points from three point range, a fatal blow in almost any basketball contest. In their second game of the Holiday Classic, on Saturday, December 20, the Adair County Indians bounced back to defeated the Eagles of Madison Southern (6-2) 72-67. The team was led in scoring by seniors Landon Blakey and Tylin George, with 26 and 24 respectively. Senior Dawson Gilbert and sophomore John Shehan also scored in double figures, with 12 and 10 points. Those four were the only players for the Tribe to score. Blakey posted a double-double by leading the team in rebounds, with 11, followed by Shehan with eight, and George with six. The Indians shot 46% from the floor and 28% from three point range against Madison Southern. All in all, the Indians were able to grind out a win in a close game against a team playing on their home floor, something they will undoubtedly need to do again before this season is over. Adair County will play their final game in the Berea Holiday Classic against Central High School (Louisville) at 1pmCT on Sunday, December 21, 2025, back at Berea Community High School, 1 Pirate Pkwy, Berea, KY 2025-12-21 11:40:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 21 Happy Anniversary, Greg and Laura Murrell (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ricky and Linda Bennett (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Sneed (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandi Prichard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Coffey (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Talley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ella Jane Cundiff (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Brooke Ellis (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Edwards Grimsley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Luttrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Ann Feese Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Molly Rae Hadley (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ray Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ryan Bauer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shawn Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina Kessinger (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valerie Loy (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zoey Everidge | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Stephens, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nettie Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Rodgers, Taylor County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelia June Willis Stearns, 54, Cumberland Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Reliford, Adair County, KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jannis Jewel Phelps, 87, Liberty, KY, (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willodene Bernard, 81, Russell County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edora Bradley Tucker, 83, Russell County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Jean Cochran, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirlene Bragg Shaw, Metcalfe Co., KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimberly McAllister Downs, Adair County, KY (1973-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Spoon, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Brown Probus, 60, Weed community, Adair County, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Bernice Jarboe Farmer, Taylor County, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claudia Froedge, 56, Columbia, KY (1968-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dianne Loy, Russell Co., KY (Dec. 21, 1944-Nov. 21, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelson Jeffries, 73, Greensburg, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie Pearl England Branstetter, 92, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Carter, 71, Green Co., KY native (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel R. Bowling, 44, Liberty, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Murrell Ford, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Services, Cumberland County, KY, for Mrs. Robbie Gay Wells Allen, 100, Burkesville, KY (1917-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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