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Daily News for Thursday, January 8, 2026
Basketball: Lady Indians win 51-40 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Lady Indians Varsity squad defeated the Lady Rebels of Casey County 51-40 at home in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The Indians are now 7-5 on the season. Reese Bardin lead the scoring for Adair County with 19, followed by Ella Brown with 9. 2026-01-08 21:34:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Little League Picture Schedule From Daniel Hedges Little League pictures will be taken before games on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and Thursday, January 15, 2026. Sunday, January 11, 2026 Picture Schedule:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 Picture Schedule:
2026-01-08 20:47:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
ACMS SBDM Council will meet Jan 15 From Samantha Ellis, Principal Adair County Middle School The ACMS SBDM Council's regular January meeting will be held at 3:30pmCT on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Room 127 at Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. 2026-01-08 20:21:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Free Colorectal Cancer Screening now available for military in KY Active-duty service members and eligible family members in Kentucky now have access to blood test for colorectal cancer screening with no copay From Hattie Martin Guardant Health, Inc. announced on January 8, 2026, that its Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening (CRC) is now covered for active-duty service members and their families, including in Kentucky, through TRICARE, the U.S. military's health insurance coverage, with no copay for average-risk individuals ages 45 and older. Shield is the first and only blood test approved by the FDA as a primary screening option for CRC, offering U.S. military troops in Kentucky a more pleasant and convenient option for screening by overcoming barriers associated with other screening methods. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-08 20:19:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Ethan Coomer visits City Hall From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the City was delighted to host a visiting scholar from the University of Kentucky History Department, Ethan Coomer. Coomer is a Columbia native and has been at UK since 2023 studying History. During his time at UK he has studied the US Civil War, with specific research on African American soldiers in the Civil War and Kentuckians in the war. He has also done research and work on Greek History, and has traveled for historical studies in various other countries, including France, Germany, Czechia, Italy, and Austria. This marked the second visit of scholars to Columbia this week, as the City hosted two visiting scholars from the McConnell Center for Leadership at the University of Louisville on Monday. The two visits this week and many others throughout the year are examples of Columbia being a hub of academia in southern Kentucky with hometown Lindsey Wilson University and other universities such as Tennessee Tech, University of Kentucky, and the University of Louisville conducting research and activities in our community. 2026-01-08 20:13:34 | Comments | Printable version
Congratulations Indians! By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer Adair County defeats LaRue County 92-80 in the 2A Section 4 Semifinal. The Tribe will move on to face the winner of Taylor County and Marion County on Saturday in the sectional final. 2026-01-08 20:07:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Letter: Rudy and Trevor Billy Joe Fudge writes: Yet, we most always blame fast food workers for our orders being wrong!Comments re: The Adventures of Rudy and Trevor #10 2026-01-08 20:06:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Basketball: Indians face Hawks in 2A action By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team is back in action tonight as they travel to Lebanon to face the LaRue County Hawks (10-3) in the 2A Section 4 Semifinals. The Hawks come into this one riding a four-game winning streak. Their most recent win was over Lincoln County, 52-48, on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Indians come in on a six-game winning streak after a 62-56 win over the Glasgow Scotties. Junior Michael Harris is the leading scorer by far for the Hawks, averaging nearly 22 points per game. Fellow junior Cole Miller is averaging 11 points per game. If the Indians can win tonight they will move on to the 2A Section 4 Championship, which they last played in during the 2023/2024 season. In that game, they will face the winner of the Taylor County/Marion County game, following the Tribe and the Hawks tonight. Tip off is scheduled for 5pmCT at the Robe Dome on the campus of Marion County High School, 735 E Main St, Lebanon, KY. 2026-01-08 14:00:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Basketball: Lady Indians host Casey Co. on Thursday By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Thursday, the Adair County Lady Indians return to the court for a home game with the Casey County Lady Rebels (4-10). The Lady Rebels come off a 38-60 loss at home to Russell County, while the Lady Indians come off a 63-34 win over Glasgow on the road. Senior Elizabeth Forbes is the leading scorer for Casey County, followed by fellow senior Molly Gill, with 13.4 and 7.4 points per game respectively. If past games for Casey County are any indicator, the Lady Indians need to score more than 44 points to bag a win tonight. Casey County is 4-0 when their opponents score 44 points or less, and 0-10 when they score more than 44 points. The Lady Indians come into tonight's game riding a 2-game winning streak. Another win tonight will give them their longest winning streak of the season. Come out and support your Lady Indians at home tonight. Varsity tip off scheduled for 7pmCT on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are available at hometownticketing.com. 2026-01-08 13:55:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Allan Parnell chosen a KBHF-JA Laureate 2026 Allan Parnell, founder of Mr. "P" Express trucking company, and Adair County native, is being inducted into the Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame through Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana As a 2026 laureate, Mister P's journey is a powerful example of entrepreneurship, perseverance, and giving back. He'll be honored in February with other distinguished business leaders. Read about his journey to this monumental milestone at this link or as shared below from the Mr. "P" Express family. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-08 11:39:26 | Comments | Printable version
Dick Stockton, 96, Cumberland Co, KY Richard F. "Dick" Stockton of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Campbellsville, Kentucky having attained the age of 96 years, 4 months, and 14 days. He was born on Friday, August 23, 1929, in Tennessee, the son of John & Ruby (Smith) Stockton. Dick was of the Christian faith and a dedicated member of Leslie Methodist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. A hardworking and independent man, he was self-employed as a farmer for many years and found joy in country life. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-08 11:36:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
KELC releases November 2025 Unemployment Report From Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted November 2025 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The November 2025 jobless rate was unchanged from September of 2025 and down 0.7 percentage points from one year ago. State and national estimates of unemployment rates and several other labor market statistics that are based on the survey of households were not available for October due to a lapse in federal appropriations during the six-week federal government shutdown. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for November 2025 was 4.6%, which was up from the 4.4% reported for September 2025 and the 4.2% recorded in November 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-08 10:33:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Grant Funding for Clean, Healthy Communities From Robin Hartman Frankfort, KY - Team Kentucky is accepting grant applications for projects that support a healthy community by developing recycling and composting infrastructure, educational programs, or household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events. Local governments, solid waste management districts, public schools, universities and colleges are eligible to apply. Applications that support regional projects are given priority. Each grant requires a 25 percent local match. Applications must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Division of Waste Management, Recycling and Local Assistance Branch at 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601, or emailed to by 4pmET on Tuesday, April 1, 2026. The original application and any supporting documentation must be submitted for an application to be complete. For more information, contact Grant White at 502-782-6474 or grant.white@ky.gov. You may also visit the division's website. An estimated $5 million will be available in 2026. Funding comes from the Kentucky Pride Fund and is underwritten by a $1.75 per-ton fee on municipal solid waste disposed of in Kentucky's contained landfills. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-08 09:11:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Bliss Club meeting rescheduled for Jan 29 Update: Bliss Club January meeting canceled From Shannon Steveson The Bliss Club Meeting has been canceled for today, and rescheduled for 11:30amCT on Thursday, January 29, 2025, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Everyone is welcome. 2026-01-08 09:07:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Letter: Price of Gas Bryan New writes: I remember long lines at service stations during the Carter Administration.Comments re: Letter: Price of Gas 2026-01-08 09:05:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 8 Happy Anniversary, Willie Mat Feese, (1915-2013) and Grace Feese (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andy Willis (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beverly Hollingsworth | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brady Hixson (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Mann (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gale Burris Cowan (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gary Mann | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Greene (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maddie Harmon (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Margaret Bault Varble | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marilyn McGowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Napier | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Burris of Russell Springs (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Robertson (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tasha Padgett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Blackistone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zack Giles | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny 'Coon' Calhoun, Adair County, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Jean Fergerson, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Sue Terry Smith, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Faye Piskorski, Burkesville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Ann Corbin, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pina Lee Pyles, Columbia, KY (1919-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Grider, Casey Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Ray "Steve" Cassada (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Ruth Cerezo, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freda Ann Pettit Kingery, Taylor Co., KY native (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lou Keltner, Adair Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Faye Robertson, Casey County, KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ovella Mae Wilson, Green Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James G. Wyland, Adair Co., KY, Kansas native (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Allen Robertson, Center, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Creal Cundiff, 72, Adair County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Glen Eastridge, Elk Horn, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kermit J. Brockman, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nathan D. Hale, Adair Co., KY, Russell Co., KY native (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Shirley Lou Hendricks, 71, Green Co., KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clark Lee Prall Hopkins, 63, Taylor County, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kim Brown Angel, Casey Co., KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christina Gribbins, 39, Taylor Co., KY (1976-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason Timothy Gosser, 33, Casey Co., KY (1983-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Lloyd Guthrie, Cumberland Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Lucas, 90, Middleburg, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Jones, 42, Burkesville, KY (1974-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fern Spears, 82, Burkesville, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ernest Snyder, Casey Co., KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Jean Hogue Lay, Casey Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Wayne Price, 47, Green County, KY (1970-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Lewis McCubbin, Green County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Malcolm Willis, 84, Marrowbone, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Knopp, 89, Taylor County, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Cash, Burkesville, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Bea Greninger, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Edwards Rodgers | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Fisher, 97, Greensburg, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Weldon Wright, 86, Burkesville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Douglas Moran, 78, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lanny Smith, 78, Hustonville, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Mary Davis, 88, Russell County, KY (1930-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Montgomery, 96, Adair County, KY (1922-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mayrene Combs Bell, 76, Edmonton, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montra Keen, 89, Columbia, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Taylor, 86, Columbia, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norris Shawn McCawley, 50, Columbia, KY (1971-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Clark Vaught, 56, Liberty, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. 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