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Daily News for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Russell Co Farmer's Market meets Thursday The Russell County Farmers Market will be meeting on January 8, 2026 at 5pmCT at the Extension Office. More growers are sought. Applications are available at the Russell County Extension Office - ANR office. Membership is $100. 2026-01-07 22:22:26 | Comments | Printable version
Mark Hopper, 46, Russell County, KY Mark Anthony Hopper, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2026 at his home. He was 46 years of age. Born December 14, 1979, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of the late Mary Jo Whittle Hopper and Lowell Hopper. Mark was employed as a manager at Neat's Steel at the time of his passing. He had also worked in the past building dirt track race cars, even ones for the well-known Bobby Labonte. Mark was known for his passion for raising and running beagle dogs and had won numerous awards with his beloved dogs. He also enjoyed farming, dirt track racing, and tractor pulling events. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-07 22:19:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Judy Sneed Allen, 66, Casey County, KY Judy Sneed Allen, of the Walltown community, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 66. Born June 21, 1959, in Casey County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Elger D. Sneed, Sr. and Mary Frances Godbey Sneed. Judy was a member of the Bluegrass Pike Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-07 22:18:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Deadline approaching to file for May Primary The next Kentucky Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and the next important deadline is approaching on Friday:
2026-01-07 22:07:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Basketball: Lady Indians defeat Lady Scotties 63-34 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Adair County Lady Indians throughly dominated the Glasgow Lady Scotties on the road and picked up a 63-34 win. The Lady Indians pulled ahead early and had a 20-point lead by the half which left the rest of the game pretty much without doubt. This win, paired with the January 7th win from last year, marks back to back wins for Adair County over Glasgow for the first time since 2012. The 29 point victory also marks the largest win for Adair County over the Glasgow Lady Scotties since at least 1999, when KHSAA has their earliest online records of the matchup. The Lady Indians certainly appear to be rolling now with back to back wins and as winners of three of the last four. They will look to keep on rolling as they host the Casey County Lady Rebels (4-10) at 7pmCT on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are available at hometownticketing.com. 2026-01-07 22:03:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Disaster response and preparedness virtual clinic Jan 21 From Charnel Burton AppalReD Legal Aid will present a FREE Ready and Resilient Virtual Legal Clinic from 9amCT to 10amCT on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with volunteer attorneys offering advice on the following topics:
2026-01-07 22:00:14 | Comments | Printable version
Basketball: Indians defeat Scotties 62-56 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated the Glasgow Scotties 62-56. Glasgow got out of the gate ahead early, up one by the end of the first quarter, but the Tribe would power back to lead by eight at the half, 38-30. The margin would remain the same, 50-42, by the end of the third. The Scotties refused to go away, but thanks to solid play the Tribe would bag a six-point win over a good Glasgow team. Landon Blakey led the scoring with 24 points, followed by Tylin George and Dawson Gilbert with 12 each. Blakey also led the team in rebounds, with 12, followed by George with nine and John Shehan with seven. The team shot 47% from the floor and 25% from three point range. The Indians have now won six straight games and will look to extend their winning streak when they face LaRue County (10-3) on Thursday at the 2A Section 4 Semifinals at Marion County. 2026-01-07 21:53:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
KBC Blood Drive on Jan 21 There will be a community blood drive from 10:30amCT to 3:30pmCT on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia. Donors at this upcoming drive will receive an all-black hoodie (while supplies last) as a thank you. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-07 21:48:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Paul B. Helm, 62, Columbia, KY (1963-2026) Paul Byron Helm of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green, KY. He was 62 years old. Funeral services will be held at 10:30amCT on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Daniel Nissley officiating. Burial will follow in the Hadley Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 3pmCT until 7pmCT, and will continue Saturday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-07 21:43:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Albert Grider, 94, Columbia, KY (1931-2026) Albert Grider of Columbia died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was 94 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Terry Shelley officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Friday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-07 21:38:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mark Hopper, 46, Russell County, KY Mark Anthony Hopper, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2026 at his home. He was 46 years of age. Born December 14, 1979, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of the late Mary Jo Whittle Hopper and Lowell Hopper. Mark was employed as a manager at Neat's Steel at the time of his passing. He had also worked in the past building dirt track race cars, even ones for the well-known Bobby Labonte. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-07 12:28:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Pauline Bennett, 87, Taylor County, KY Pauline Bennett, of Campbellsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Green River Trails in Greensburg, Kentucky. She was 87. Born on August 23, 1938, in Marion County, KY, she was a daughter of the late McKinley and Gertie Mae Garrett Sallee. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-07 12:28:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Price of Gas Roldcat writes: I can remember as a child in 1970, riding with my mother in her 1969 4-door Chevy Impala. She would pull up to the gas pump, a gas station attendant would come to her window and she would say, "give me a dollar's worth of regular". That would get her about a half of a tank of gas. The price was between $ .17 per gallon and $ .35 per gallon. If I'm not mistaken, those prices with inflation adjusted for today's dollars, prices today would be just over $3.00 per gallon.Comments re: Price of Gas 2026-01-07 10:34:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Judge Bryant to address Chamber at Jan 13 meeting From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce 2025 was a stellar year for the Chamber of Commerce and we appreciate everyone who was part of it...we are looking forward to 2026 being even better! We appreciate all who 'Shopped, Dined and Conducted Business Local'. It makes such a difference in our community's commerce and well being. Our monthly meetings resume at NoonCT on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the lower level of the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, a/k/a Chamber Building, Columbia, KY. There is plenty of parking, and County Judge Executive Larry Bryant will give the annual 'State of the County Address' and will be sponsoring lunch. We look forward to hearing Judge Bryant's remarks and starting the New Year! 2026-01-07 09:30:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Nominees sought for 2026 Kentucky Leopold Conservation award From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell invites Kentuckians to nominate a farmer or forester for the 2026 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award. "Our farmers are the true stewards of our land," Commissioner Shell said. "This award honors those who go above and beyond to practice conservation efforts. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is honored to work with the Sand County Foundation to present the Leopold Conservation Award to a Kentucky farm family who shows true devotion to the management of our natural resources." Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat management on private working land. In his influential 1949 book, "A Sand County Almanac," Leopold called for an ethical relationship between people and the land they own and manage. Sand County Foundation, the nation's leading voice for conservation of private land, presents the Leopold Conservation Award to agricultural landowners in 28 states actively committed to land ethics. In Kentucky, the $10,000 award is presented with the Kentucky Agricultural Council and Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts. Nominations may be submitted on behalf of a landowner, or landowners may nominate themselves. The application can be found at https://scf-web.files.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/2026-CFN-Kentucky-Fillable.pdf. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-07 09:28:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
City Council holds first meeting of 2026 The Columbia City Council held their first regular monthly meeting of the new year on Monday, January 5, 2026, in City Hall. During the meeting, Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton discussed the new SRO contract with Adair County Schools, the Council approved a bid for a dump truck for the City Gas Department from Don Franklin Ford, there was a first reading of a new ordinance pertaining to garbage rates, and the results of the annual audit were presented. Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots presented the following summary of the meeting: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-07 09:19:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Reminder to check carbon monoxide detectors If you have any appliance that burns gas, it's a good idea to have a carbon monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a form of slow suffocation. The gas attaches itself to hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in blood. The blood carries less oxygen and the body suffocates. CO poisoning symptoms begin with sluggishness and headache. Later there is dizziness and loss of consciousness. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-07 01:08:11 | Comments | Printable version
Jimmie Benningfield, 72, Taylor County, KY Jimmie Benningfield of Campbellsville, son of the late Broadus Benningfield and Martha Forrest Benningfield, was born February 16, 1953 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:40 A.M., Friday, January 2, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 72 He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-07 01:02:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 7 Happy Anniversary, James E. and Patricia Bennett (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Cash | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clarence Steve Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colby Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Collin Curry (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daniel Coenen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Felicia Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeanette Franklin (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Dial | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Feese. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kara Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Krishana Lynne Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melinda Beard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim L. Baker (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George William Beard, Adair Co., KY (1929-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steller Reliford, Adair County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Snow Hadley, 88, Adair Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William J. (Bill) Wesley, Casey Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas White, 94, Taylor Co., KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maurice Atchley, 74, Russell Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Groce Riddle, 76, Summer Shade, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondal Dale (Ronnie) Walker, 62, Glasgow, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Veston Stephens, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Trammell, 82, Waynesburg, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dellar (Loy) Cheatham, 93, Adair Co., KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy F. Hawkins, 59, Russell County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Conway Bledsoe, 83, Adair County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Tubb) Gaskins, 58, Russell County, KY (1960-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Shanklin, 84, Casey County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Cash, 72, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Shipp Druien, Taylor County, KY (1932 - 2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence (P.I.) Fair, Casey County, KY (1933-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coakley L. Matney, Campbellsville, KY (1923-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darien McKenzie, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Brown, Hustonville, KY (1922-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edmon Bryant (1856-1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elbert Stephens, 83, Russell County, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Carman McElroy, Casey Co., KY (1941-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason McClintock, 42, Knifley, KY (1980-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Elaine Lawson-Arnold, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry James Smith, 76, Greensburg, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Marie Grimsley, Russell Springs, KY (2011-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lane Rood, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Allen) Sinclair, 62, Hodgenville, KY (1962-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shillard (Jack) Dunbar, 82, Nancy, KY (1931-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Lou Houk Armstrong, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tina Roberts, Adair County, KY (2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wynell M. Coomer, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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