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Daily News for Thursday, January 15, 2026
Jordan Hadley, 33, Columbia, KY (1992-2026) Jordan Hadley, age 33, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, January 13 2026 at T.J. Health Columbia. He was born on Thursday, November 5, 1992, in Lexington, KY. He was a sawmill operator, served with the U.S. National Guard and was a member of 3trees Church. He is survived by his Mother - Lynette (Charlie) Brock, of Irvine, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-15 23:42:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Watch for Don Overstreet in Dead Man's Wire Don Overstreet has a small role, as Doug O'Brien, in Gus Van Sant's new film Dead Man's Wire, opening in theaters worldwide this Friday, January 16, 2026. Overstreet, the son of Joyce M. Coomer and Donald M. Overstreet of Columbia, served in the Air Force, stationed in the U.S., Germany, Kuwait, Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. Since 2017, he has been adding steadily to his acting credits. Among the many acting projects on his IMDB listing are credits in The Flight Before Christmas, New Fear’s Eve and Ed and Rooster’s Great Adventure, and Halsey's Beautiful Stranger (2019) music video, plus stunt credits in Baby Driver and Spider-Man: Homecoming, and stunt and acting credits in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). Dead Man's Wire was filmed in and around Louisville in January 2025, and is based on a true story. The movie is set in February 1977, when Tony Kiritsis entered the office of Richard Hall, president of the Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed-off shotgun wired with a "dead man's wire" from the trigger to Tony's own neck. You can see the trailer for Dead Man's Wire on YouTube. 2026-01-15 17:59:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Movies
Shirley Faye Durrett, 88, Green County, KY Shirley Faye Durrett of the Gabe Community of Green County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Earl Durrett and Mary Hazel Ward Durrett, was born on February 26, 1937 in Green County, Kentucky. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Green River Trails in Greensburg having attained the age of 88 years, ten months and 18 days. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Oak Forest Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Ms. Shirley will be lovingly remembered for her warm spirit, generous heart, and unwavering kindness. She was especially known as a wonderful cook who faithfully helped prepare meals for church gatherings. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-15 17:02:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mary K Underwood, 90, Taylor County, KY Mary Katherine Underwood, 90, of Campbellsville, KY, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was the daughter of the late John Dennis and Flossie Angela Read Hudson. "Mary K" was the wife of the late Rollin "Gene" Underwood, where they lived in their birthplace of Taylor County for the last 25 years. She and Gene enjoyed many years of travel, visiting family, and attending gospel singings and revivals. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-15 17:01:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
McCubbins and Roberts have SGA roles at LWU By Duane Bonifer Two area residents from Green and Casey Counties have leadership positions this school year at Lindsey Wilson University:
2026-01-15 16:20:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Basketball: Lady Indians travel to Anderson County Update: Lady Indians win in Anderson County 43-37 in a defensive battle. The Lady Indians have scored their fifth win in the last six games! By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Lady Indians travel to Anderson County to face the Lady Bearcats (11-6). Tip off is scheduled for 6pmCT on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Anderson County High School, 1 Bearcat Dr., Lawrenceburg, KY. Tickets are $8, and available online through gofan.co. 2026-01-15 16:10:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Kentucky Color: We can do better By Billy Joe Fudge We have all suffered through a decline of our health and quality of life since the advent of the USDA's food pyramid in '92. Even the 2011 improved, updated nutrition guide, called MyPlate, has not seemed to have captured public attention or restrained our hunger for or our dependence upon unhealthy foods. Combined with the continuing degradation of our physical and mental health caused by sedentary lifestyles, our quality of life has been in a literal, premature death spiral! I am happy that the effort to define healthy eating continues and that the federal government continues to bring attention to the importance of eating healthy. Now, every level of government should take steps to incentivize physical activity! Every school in the nation should prioritize physical activity and physical education in their curriculum! Every parent should realize that by allowing their children to imprison themselves in the home, on the sofa and behind a screen, may very well be setting them up for an unhealthy, torturous and shortened life! We can and must do better! 2026-01-15 15:01:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Genealogy & History Research Center 2025 in Review By Mike Watson Calendar year 2025 was a busy, successful year at the Adair Co. Genealogy & History Research Center. More researchers visited and utilized our facility, more donations of genealogical research materials, historic documents, and artifacts came through our doors, more programs and events took place here and in the community. April brought another employee to the front desk--Serena Corbin joined our merry band of historians as our technological expert and artist-in-residence. We also lost our veteran genealogist and cataloger, Ernestine "Ernie" Smith Bennett to retirement--but she will still be here a few days each month, and will be our on-call adviser on a regular basis. The continuing partnerships with the Adair County Genealogical Society and the Jane Lampton Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution are valuable in strengthening our historic and genealogical ties with hundreds of individuals and organizations scattered across the continent. Our programming increased in 2025. We were responsible for and partnered with the above groups as well as others, including the City of Columbia and the County of Adair, to participate in forty-three (43) events. We hope to have at least fifty-five (55) in the coming year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-15 11:24:03 | Comments | Printable version
County unemployment data for November 2025 From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY -- Unemployment rates fell in 119 counties and rose in Pike County between November 2024 and November 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.5%. It was followed by Fayette, Oldham and Shelby counties, 3.7% each; Bourbon, Caldwell, Scott, Todd and Washington counties, 3.8% each; and Campbell, Franklin, Graves, Harrison, Jessamine, Nicholas and Spencer counties, 3.9% each. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-15 11:21:58 | Comments | Printable version
KSP: Death investigation in Metcalfe Co. By Trooper Jonathan Houk Edmonton, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Metcalfe County. On January 14, 2026, at 9:35amCT, KSP Post 15 Troopers and Detectives were requested to respond to a report of a shooting incident on Shady Grove Wickerville Road in Metcalfe County. The preliminary investigation found a female identified as Doris June Huffman, 83, of Hardyville, deceased inside the residence from an apparent gunshot wound. Ms. Huffman was pronounced deceased at the residence by the Metcalfe County Coroner. Ms. Huffman's husband, Vander Huffman, 87, of Hardyville, was also located inside the residence, with life-threatening injuries. Mr. Huffman had sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Mr. Huffman was transported to TJ Sampson Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that afternoon. Mr. Hufmann was pronounced deceased at the hospital by the Barren County Coroner. KSP Post 15 was assisted by the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office, Barren/Metcalfe County EMS, and the Metcalfe County Coroner's Office. Detective Mike Dubree is conducting the investigation. 2026-01-15 11:12:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Basketball: Indians defeat Falcons 69-65 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Adair County Indians defeated the Monroe County Falcons 69-65 on the road. The Falcons tightened the game, and even momentarily took the lead in the fourth quarter before the Indians were able to squeeze ahead in the end. Senior Tylin George led the scoring for Adair County with 25, followed by Dawson Gilbert with 16, and Landon Blakey with eight. George and Gilbert also led the team in rebounds, with seven each. The Indians shot 47% from the floor and a bleak 25% from three point range. On the wrap up article after the most recent win over Taylor County, I was rather positive about the Tribe being able to pull out a win when they shot the ball poorly, and this game was much the same. However, this now makes back to back struggles in offensive performances for Adair County, something they will not be able to repeat in their matchup against Bell County on Friday in the first round of the H&W Dukes Kentucky 2A Championship. That game is scheduled to get underway at 5pmCT on January 16, 2026, at the Owensboro Sportscenter, 1215 Hickman Ave, Owensboro, KY. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at OwensboroTickets.com or at the door. Admission is $14, and children 5 and under are admitted free. 2026-01-15 09:38:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 15 Happy Birthday, David Herbst | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Henson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Gail Bennett (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joshua Murphy (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kris Knight | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lori Kelsey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Odis Sinclair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Russell Guy Perkins (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Talitha Carvens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Verla Miniard Barnett (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pershing "Pete" Murphy Adair Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Otha Kimbler, Adair Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dencie Morrison Royse, Adair Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John D. Melton, Cumberland Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Joseph Asbury, Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hallie Childers, Taylor County, KY, (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Fern Marples, Campbellsville, KY (1963 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Clark Roberts, Celina, TN (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W.I. Rucker, 93, Taylor Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John H. (Johnnie) Jones, Green Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Lee Wardell, Somerset, KY (1974-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Etta Grider, 93, Adair Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Louis Shepherd, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Adams Blair, 77, Pellyton, Adair Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Hudson, 68, Russell County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Cecil Key, 77, Burkesville, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kenneth Dee Dile, Green Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mavis J. Ross, 84, Russell County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Smith, 87, Taylor County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Robin (Buzz) Rodgers, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dolas McElroy, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Hooper, 54, Green Co., KY (1966-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Marie Berry Lopez, Taylor Co., KY (1983-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia Dale Cook Akin, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda A. King, 65, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.C. Murphy, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason White, 35, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Cook Coomes, 79, Taylor County, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret L. Selby, 76, Adair Co., KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Williams, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Pearl Harmon Moss, 88, Summersville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nell M. Combest, Columbia, KY (1904) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Frances Overstreet, 73, Liberty, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sara Nell Rodgers Murray, 81, Greensburg, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Frances Minor, 84, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Suellen Haynes, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie York, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Dell Long, 77, Greensburg, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Cox, 60, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William C. (Billy) Willis, 92, Columbia, KY (1933-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William E. (Eddie) Bright, 61, Elk Horn, KY (1958-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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