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Daily News for Friday, January 2, 2026
Letter: Green color substance leak into the creek Bryan New writes: That looks like one heck of a leak! Whats the follow up?Comments re: Green Color in waterway behind Columbia carwash on N 55 Bryan, thank you for writing. Several folks have been concerned and asking questions since this happened. We're gathering details that will be published in the morning - basically saying our water is safe to use and that the creek water cannot get into the CAUD water supply which is pulled directly from Green River Reservoir. - LW 2026-01-02 22:36:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Dennis J. Tapscott, 79, Taylor County, KY Dennis J. Tapscott, of Campbellsville, formerly of Columbia, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was 79. He was born January 6, 1946, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Devers and Jeanne Parsons Tapscott. Dennis was Catholic by faith. He loved listing to rock and roll, especially to ACDC and enjoyed listening to Q104. He loved old, American made cars. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-02 15:16:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Dorothy Marie Cooper, 62, Clementsville, KY Dorothy Marie Cooper, of Clementsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Casey County, Kentucky. She was 62. Born on May 20, 1963, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Tommy and Paulita Wethington Cooper. Dorothy was employed by TG Kentucky. She was a member of Christie Chapel Church and she enjoyed reading her Bible. She loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-02 15:13:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Basketball: Rivalry Day for the Indians The 2024-2025 Adair County Indians will be recognized and given their 5th Region Champions rings between the girls' and boys' games. By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer Friday, January 2, 2026, is Rivalry Day for the Adair County Indians, as they face off against the team up north, Taylor County (9-4). The boys' game follows the battle between the Lady Cardinals and Lady Indians which will get underway at 5:30pmCT. It has been some 35 months since the Cardinals last beat the Indians in Columbia, back in January of 2023. In addition to a three-game winning streak at home, the Tribe rides a three game winning streak in general against the Cardinals, and a four game regular season winning streak against Taylor County. Despite the recent success, matchups against Taylor County are generally tight, with the last two matchups being decided by three and four points. In a game that tight, almost anything can make a win or lose difference, including a loud crowd. Adair County has been killing Taylor County on this front with a pro-Adair County crowd being present for the matchups lately, whether the game is held in Columbia or Campbellsville. Tonight, with the game in Columbia, the Indians will be looking for a large pro-Tribe crowd to make a difference. So, please come out and cheer on your Indians as they look to extend their winning ways against the Team up North! Tip-off for the boys game is scheduled for 7pmCT on January 2, 2026, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are available at hometownticketing.com. 2026-01-02 14:44:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Bridget Maupin, 58, Adair Co., KY (1967-2026) Bridget Susan Maupin of Glens Fork passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at TJ Health Columbia. She was 58 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in Ragan Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-02 14:14:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Quilt designs were promoted by Highway Department Doug McCammish writes: You or your mom may remember that there was a KY highway deparment (?) program 15-20 years ago that promoted the quilt design on barns along the highway. I suspect Sue Stivers told me about it, and we began noticing the number of barns in Adair and surrounding counties with quilt designs.Thanks for writing! The highway department definitely played an important part, but some barn owners may have been answering a higher cultural calling. As the late Ed Waggener commented back in 2008, "Mrs. Browning's daughter, Vicki Browning Pike, cannot abide uncouth cows. The artwork is to enrich their lives. After all, cows are people, too. If motorists along the parkway enjoy the art, that's a bonus. The quilt also has distlefinkian functions and brings good fortune, I'm sure." After checking out Robert's photo, linked below, we also recommend searching the CM archives for more great photos of barn quilts. Comments re: Scenic Adair Co.: Frosty Barn, ca 2016 2026-01-02 14:01:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair Co. Arts Council to meet Jan 8 From Joyce Coomer The Adair County Arts Council will meet at 5pmCT on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Everyone is invited to attend. 2026-01-02 13:45:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Basketball: Come out tonight to support Indians Note from editor: The 2024-2025 Adair County Indians will be recognized and given their 5th Region Champions rings immediately following the girls games and prior to the boys games. By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer Today is a day that comes only once a year: Adair County gets to host their rivals in a boys/girls double header at home. The Lady Indians will face a hot Lady Cardinals team that has won four straight, and 10 of their last 11 to open the season. Taylor County is led in scoring by freshman Kennedy Deener, who is averaging almost 26 points a game, followed by sophomore Greta Bradstreet, who averages 14 points per game. However, the Lady Indians are coming to the game from an impressive third place performance in the Kelly Holiday Classic, and winners of four of their last six games. No matter how hot the Lady Indians have been this season, it has been a struggle to defeat the Team up North. In fact, it has been since 2018 that Adair County has defeated the Lady Cardinals. Since that time, there have been some 17 matchups, four of which have come in the post-season. Despite what has been a dominant streak for the Cardinals, Adair county has notably given Taylor County several close scares, a nine point victory for the Lady Cardinals last year in Columbia saw them shoot just 31.5% from the floor, the worst they shot in a a win all season, and saw them held to 49 points, the second fewest in a win all season. Then, the next time Taylor County went on the road to face the Lady Indians they gave up 60 point of offense, the most they gave up the whole post season until they fell to Fredrick Douglass in the second round of the state tournament. Point being, that the running trend as off late, is that Taylor County seems to not be at their best when facing the Lady Indians, especially when doing so in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium. So tonight, we have a unique opportunity to continue this trend, and perhaps even amplify it, and that can be accomplished by making the environment as loud and electric as possible. Please, come out tonight and support your Lady Indians as they go to battle against the Lady Cardinals. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30pmCT on January 2, 2026, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are available at hometownticketing.com. 2026-01-02 13:42:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 2 Happy Anniversary, Charles and Barbara Barnes (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, R.T. and Wanda Cave (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andea Meyer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Rowe (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cameron Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christine Bragg Yoder | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaeden Moore (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, L.T. Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Furkins (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lorne Holler (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mattie Lou Neat (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robin Lynn Willis (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday. Brett Russell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday: Dalton Pickens | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Warren Cross, Barren Co., KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Dylan Carta, Jamestown, KY (1998-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wade Hobson Milby, Mt. Sherman, KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Whitman Hadley, Adair Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garlan Wilson, 90, native of Edmonton, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Allen Young, Adair Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Barnes Canada , Dunnville, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orine Richardson, Casey Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Edward (Eddie) Terrell Thomas Loyall, Green Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Cathleen Hash Stiles, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Lou Sinclair Neat, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gile Harris, Russell Co., KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Gay Richardson, Casey County, KY |1959-2014| | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Carol Priddy Shade, Russell Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Geneva Keith, Adair County, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hugh Garrett Moss, Taylor County, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ramona Irene (Tootle) Mann, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lertie O. Conner, 98, Russell Co., KY (1918-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Bernard (Jim) Coe, Sr., Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Bardin, Columbia, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Gray, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co. native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Barnett, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Erlene Himes, Taylor County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ramona Smith, Adair County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Martina Kania Lepiarczyk (1907-1984) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alberto Guerra, Jr., 29, Burkesville, KY (1992-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvie Lee Burton, 84, Columbia, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Nokes Hoover (1908-2003) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Moss, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer L. (Junior) Draper, 81, Columbia, KY native (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Sneed, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimberly Stargel, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Travis Dial (January 02, 1951-October 30, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Price, 81, Green Co., KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Allen Lacy, 65, Columbia, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lee Tucker, 46, Russell Springs, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Hill (Bud) Pollard, 89, Adair County, KY (1926-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Trooper Michael Ray Sapp, 71, Knifley, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, January 2, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. 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