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Daily News for Friday, August 21, 2026
Carol Perkins: Let it go or go for it? Previous Column: The First Grade By Carol Perkins For women, hair often means so much because it's tied to who we are, our past (remember the pixie?), how we feel about ourselves (when our hair looks good, we feel better), and how we've grown (styles change from big hair to straight). Hair is more than just color. One minute it seems sensible to go gray; the next it hits hard when we look at ourselves and see our grandmothers. I have been grappling with going gray for many years. I vowed that when I turned eighty, I would let my hair "go," but with that deadline rapidly approaching, I'm not sure. One test came when I was doing the play "Harvey"; I had to make my hair gray. That was no problem. I still had some color left in my hair that covered the gray, so I sprayed it with a silver finish before each performance. After the play, I thought it over again. Should I color it or let it go? Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-21 09:49:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District August 21, 2026 As of 8:25am on August 21, 2026 the Boil Water Advisory for all consumers starting on Highway 551, from the intersection of North Highway 55 to the Plum Point bridge. All of Holmes Bend Road and all side roads. All of Keltner Road. West Egypt Road and all side roads. Bull Run Road, Pelly Lane and all side roads, has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. 2026-08-21 09:42:12 | Comments | Printable version
Maurice Lakin Dix, 76, Taylor County, KY Maurice Lakin "Mo" Dix of Campbellsville, son of the late Dean D. Dix and Mabel F. Hunt Dix, was born August 13, 1950 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died Friday, August 14, 2026 in Campbellsville at age 76. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church. Maurice was a retired Certified Public Accountant. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-21 09:13:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Georgia Katherine Dyer, 83, Burkesville, KY Georgia Katherine (Arms) Dyer of Burkesville, Kentucky, widow of John L. Dyer, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, having attained the age of 83 years, 6 months, and 3 days. She was born in Burkesville, Kentucky on Sunday, February 14, 1943, the daughter of Ervin and Ruby (Wright) Arms. She was a Christian, a homemaker, and a farmer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-21 09:03:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CPD welcomes two certified police officers The Columbia Police Department is proud to announce the swearing-in of two certified police officers, Corey Meyer and Colton Nunn, on Monday, August 17, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony for Officer Meyer and Officer Nunn took place at Morgan Smith Industries LLC in Columbia, Kentucky, with Kentucky U.S. Senator Rand Paul in attendance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-21 08:54:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 21 Happy Anniversary, Bill and Maury Lewis (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Dallas and Sheila Neat (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ranel and Kathleen Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alicia Roution | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bethany Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bethany Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, BJ Brown (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Byron Scott Bell (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Caroline Brown (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Wilkinson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe L. Barbee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Gaskin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Milby Marcum | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Ann Bryant (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Monica Spencer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick DeVore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stacey Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Yvonne Marshall | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Ms. Betty Ann Lee Thompson, 84, Casey County, KY (1933-2017)< | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Gilbert Larimore, Green Co., KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Burns, Burkesville, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mavis Dye Price, Columbia, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard A. Banks, Columbia, KY (1948-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas (Sonny) Reed, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Lloyd, Adair County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louetta Bell, Casey County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca (Becky) Weston, Russell County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Dewey Chester Young, Cumberland Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Hardwick, 71, Casey County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Wariner, Jamestown, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Erwin Heinrich Lepiarczyk II, Adair Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andy Loy, 52, Columbia, KY (1973-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Lee Bright, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Chewning, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dannie Keith Newton, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny D. Poynter, Metcalfe Co., KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delora E. Ford, 91, Campbellsville, KY native (1932-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Mae Youngman Garcia, 80, Breeding, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Irwin, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Ann Roy, 98, Russell Springs, KY (1920-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Ray Mondie, 77, Liberty, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Linda Lintner, 78, Columbia, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Ann Vetter, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith Summers, 70, Campbellsville, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pooch Grider, 86, Russell County, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rheda Mae Smith, 75, Burkesville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Darrell Shields, 74, Burkesville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sonny Michael Wray, 44, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stella Morrison, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen R. Murphy, Adair County, KY (1973-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry White, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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