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Daily News for Monday, January 5, 2026
Amelia (Amy) Coffey, 44, Columbia, KY (1981-2026) Amelia "Amy" (Pendleton) Coffey of Columbia died on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was 44 years old. The funeral service will be held at 10amCT on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Matt Pendleton and Bro. Ralph Foster officiating. Burial will follow in Pellyton Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Wednesday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-05 21:46:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Shirley Watson, 84, Columbia, KY (1941-2026) Shirley (Patton) Watson of Columbia died on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was 84 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. David Karnes officiating. Burial will follow in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Wednesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-05 21:41:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rev. Alva (Gene) Conover, 86, Columbia, KY (1939-2026) Rev. Alva "Gene" Conover of Columbia passed away on Sunday, January 4 at his home. He was 86 years old. The funeral service will be held at 10amCT on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with family members conducting the service. Interment will follow in Freedom Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Tuesday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-05 21:36:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kathleen A. Combest, 95, Knifley, KY native (1930-2025) Kathleen Arnold Combest of Pembroke Pines, Florida died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was 95 years old. She was born March 8, 1930 in Knifley, KY to the late W. C. "Buck" and Lillie Mae Hardin Arnold. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation is requested from 10amCT until time of the service on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-05 21:31:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Basketball: Lady Indians win thriller in Green Co. By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Saturday, January 3, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians defeated the Green County Dragons 64-61 on the road in double overtime. The game was a thriller. We were tied 16-16 by the end of the first quarter. The Lady Indians ripped off an 11-0 run to open the second quarter, and they lead by nine at the half. However, Green County fought back and cut the Adair County advantage to just three by the end of the third quarter. Regulation play ended with the game all tied at 48. The first overtime period led to another deadlock, this time 58-58. Tough defense in the final period put the Lady Indians over the top for a 64-61 win. Sophomore Reese Bardin lead the scoring with 17, followed by senior Kinzlee Akin with 14. Freshman Ella Brown lead the team off the backboard with eight rebounds and 8th grader Ila Loy pulled down seven. The team shot the ball 39% from the floor and 40% from three point range. They shot 60% from the free throw line. This win for Adair County snaps a streak of 15 straight wins for Green County over Adair County stretching all the way back to 2014. This was also the first recorded double overtime game for the program since 2019, when the team fell 41-40 to Cumberland County in double OT. The Lady Indians will look to carry the momentum from this win as they prepare for a road trip to take on the Glasgow Lady Scotties (3-9) at 6pmCT on Tuesday, January 8, 2025. 2026-01-05 21:20:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
CPD: Columbia woman arrested on DUI and drug charges From The Columbia Police Department A Columbia woman was arrested Sunday evening after police responded to a reckless driving complaint on the Cumberland Parkway. Columbia Police Department officers were dispatched at approximately 5:16pmCT on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in reference to a reported reckless driver. Upon investigation, the driver was taken into custody. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-05 21:15:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
UofL McConnell Scholars visit Columbia Three students from the University of Louisville's McConnell Center assembled at City Hall in Columbia on Monday, January 5, 2026. Columbia's own Trey Stephens was joined by Elizabethtown's Grant Avis and Louisville's Hannah Cease. This was the first visit to Columbia for Cease and Avis, who met with Mayor Pamela Hoots and Chief Evan Burton to learn more about the operation of local government and Columbia specifically. After meeting with local leaders they embarked on a tour of Columbia to learn more about the blossoming community and its history. The McConnell Center is a non-partisan educational institution that seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Core principles of the center are leadership, scholarship, and service. McConnell Scholars is a four year program at the University of Louisville, where students get enhanced academic experiences outside of the traditional classroom under the direction of Gary L. Gregg, PhD. Programming focuses on the foundations of leadership and political and social thought in America. General opportunities include participating in Socratic-style seminars with UofL faculty and nationally-recognized experts, authors, and leaders on a variety of topics related to American social and political thought. 2026-01-05 16:32:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Basketball: Indians head to Russell Co. after Barren win By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Saturday, January 3, 2025, the Adair County Indians defeated the Barren County Trojans 89-74 at home. Tylin George dominated the night, putting up a 30 point triple-double with 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Dawson Gilbert also had a solid night with 24 points. Landon Blakey posted 17 points and a team-leading 12 rebounds for a double-double. John Shehan also scored in double figures for the Tribe with 11. The team shot 58% from the floor and 40% from three point range. The Indians now set their sights on the Russell County Lakers (7-6) in the first round of the 2A Sectional. The Lakers come off a 49-59 loss to Monroe County on the road on Friday. They are led in scoring by seniors Maddox Shearer and Dylan Stanelle with 19.8 and 18.2 points per game respectively. Cumberland County is the lone mutual opponent for the two teams. Both teams scored wins over the Panthers, Russell County 84-75 on the road, and the Indians 71-66 at home. The Tribe will hope to notch their fifth straight win tonight, looking for another attempt at a 2A sectional title, which has in recent times been rather elusive for the Indians. Make the trip and come support the team. Tip off is scheduled for 7pmCT tonight, Monday, January 5, 2025, at Russell County High School, 2166 US-127, Russell Springs, KY. 2026-01-05 15:07:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Dustin D. Fudge, 38, Columbia, KY (1987-2026) Dustin Dewayne Fudge of Columbia passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at his residence. He was 38 years old. The family honored Dustin's wishes for cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4pmCT to 6pmCT on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with a service to follow, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-05 13:37:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Pamela J. Spoon, 69, Lombard, IL (1956-2026) Pamela Jayne Spoon of Lombard, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Bella Terra in Lombard IL after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 69 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow at Loy Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 10amCT on Saturday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-05 13:32:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Gas price Allyson writes: I get gas at Buc-ees - - last eeek at $2.19 a gallon. I refuse to buy it in this area and will even now pick up random convenience things there.On a road trip last week, we found Buc-ees to be the cheapest, and very most expensive, fuel we purchased. -Pen Comments re: Price of Gas 2026-01-05 11:39:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CPD: December Activity Report From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor The Columbia Police Department has released their activity report for December 2025. Highlights from the past month include six criminal cases opened, 28 accidents investigated, and over 800 calls for service answered, and Officer Elliot Smith received the 2025 Governor's Impaired Driving Enforcement Award from the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety.
2026-01-05 11:31:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Ricky Dale George, 57, Russell County, KY Ricky Dale George, of Jamestown, passed away on Friday January 2, 2026, at his home. He was 57 years of age. Ricky was born on May 18, 1968, he was the son of the late Norman George and Virginia McQueary. He enjoyed talking with people while selling fruits and vegetables to them. Ricky loved to laugh and enjoyed making people do the same. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-05 11:12:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Arts Council meeting location changed From Mike Watson and Joyce Coomer The Adair County Arts Council will meet at 5pmCT on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY (not at the Chamber building, as previously announced.) Everyone is invited to attend. 2026-01-05 10:58:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 5 Happy Anniversary, Beth and Alan VanArsdale, (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David and Karen Grigsby (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Donnie and Pattie Bunch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Glen and Kathy Hunt (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tracy and Malissa McCarol (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beverly Absher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Maulden (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bradley Byrd (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Caldwell (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Danny Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Redmon (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eva Cooley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Cook (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsay and Lyle Miller (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pamela Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandra Strong | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Lynn (Beccy) Keith, Adair Co., KY (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack Mullins, Adair County, KY (1934 | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Frances L. Wilson, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy A Richardson, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Maglene Bean Davidson, Cumberland Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otha (Lonesome) Ingram, 73, Taylor County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Enola Holtman, 85, Russell County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rondal Steven Patterson, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Mary Ann Roth, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ada Lou Bardin Pickett, 78, Green Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Louise Maxey Brewington, 69, Cumberland County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Stanley Pace Keen, 73, Cumberland Co., KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Seth D. Wade, 87, Taylor Co., KY; Russell Co. native (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester (Dedi) Cundiff, Russell County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stevie L. Peterson, 25, Russell Co., KY (1991-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garva Johnson, 79, Russell County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lisa Renee Cowan, 47, Adair County, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Peggy Jean Beams, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co., KY native (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Udell Lee Patterson, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. KY native (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Sue Robertson, Russell County, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Jean Judd, Yosemite, Casey Co., KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna L. Walkup, Russell County, KY (1930-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Dale Bunch (1975-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlene Sexton, 80, Columbia, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Alan Wilson, 58, Russell County, KY (1961-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah Lynn Matney, 68, Greensburg, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald M. Bennett, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elton Tabor, 91, Fairplay, KY native (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Duncan, 59, Columbia, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanellia Kay 'Nell' Hudson, 71, Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior (Lewis) Black, 85, Windsor, KY (1934-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Joe Dial, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Wilcoxson Gilpin, 86, Taylor County, KY (1932-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Ann Mayse, 77, Glensfork, KY (1947-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sam Cowan, 85, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Chapman, Edmonton, KY (1970-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Russell, 99, Dunnville, KY (1924-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard L. Phillips, Taylor Co. KY native (1942-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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