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Daily News for Saturday, August 1, 2026
TJ Health Columbia celebrates 10 years service By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress Employees, community leaders and guests gathered last week to celebrate a milestone that many in Adair County once feared might never come. T.J. Health Columbia marked its 10th anniversary with an open house and community celebration, recognizing a decade of expanding healthcare services while reflecting on the hospital's remarkable transformation since joining the T.J. Regional Health system in 2016. For many of those attending, the anniversary was more than a birthday celebration. It was a reminder of how much healthcare in Columbia has changed over the past decade. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-01 13:16:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Rissa Gayle Perry Santana, 70, Adair County, KY Charissa "Rissa" Gayle Perry Santana of Columbia, Kentucky, daughter of the late Charles and Wanda Perry was born on July 5, 1956 in Quentin, Kentucky. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at her residence having attained the age of 70 years and 23 days. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-01 13:13:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Michael Glover, 74, Russell County, KY Michael D. Glover, 74, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 at home. He was born in Somerset, KY on August 30, 1951, a son of the late Elizabeth and Riley Glover. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War, he worked for Marathon Oil as an operations technician. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-01 13:11:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Betty Jean Rodgers Vaughn, 70, Green County, KY Betty Jean Rodgers Vaughn of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Richard Rodgers and Rebecca Mae Beams Rodgers, was born on Friday, April 13, 1956 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was 70 years, 3 months, and 17 days of age. She had made a profession of faith and was baptized at Summersville Baptist Church. She had previously worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Green Hill Manor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-01 13:10:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Carol Perkins: Harvey and Me Previous Column: Vehicles and Mowing the Yard | Ticket info for Harvey at end of article By Carol Perkins Like so many occasions, I jumped right in and then later thought, "What have I done?" When I auditioned for the role of Veta Louise in the award-winning play (movie starring Jimmy Stewart), I didn't consider the time, talent, and dedication that this part would entail. I should have. I had played this part years ago when Barnlot performed it with Richard Duncan as Elwood Dowd, the man whose best friend was a six-foot rabbit. My only certainty was a renewed desire for acting; this character was "right up my alley." Veta is a wonderfully peculiar woman who has returned home to live with her eccentric brother, Elwood P. Dowd, played by Wesley Waddle, a familiar face at Barnlot. The role appealed to me because Veta feels like a blend of Carol Burnett's comic flair and my own personality. My age never crossed my mind. Never once did I consider the physical stamina my character endures. Fearlessly, I signed up and we began to practice and practice and more practice. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-01 11:10:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Thankful for a harvest By Veronica Arnold As many farmers feel the pinch and squeeze of costs, there is also the anxiety while the harvest is on the ground waiting to be brought in. When it finally is in the barn, there is a joy and thankfulness that fills our hearts. As Farmers, we know God sends the rain and sunshine. We pray for good weather and offer prayers of thanksgiving during harvest. It is a beautiful sight to see. I am sure many readers can smell the picture of the hay in windrows. In Fairplay, Springhead Farm 2026-08-01 10:46:46 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky Color: Golden Raintree By Billy Joe Fudge Sometimes referred to as the Chinese Lantern Tree, the Golden Raintree, is a great urban landscape tree. It is tolerant of heat and urban pollutants and at best only gets 30 to 40 feet tall. It has huge, beautiful, golden clusters of flowers in early Summer and develops showy clusters of paper-lantern-like seed pods that can be quite attractive in summer urban landscapes. However, as you might imagine, they can be quite messy with the falling seed pods. They are considered an invasive and will scatter into surrounding landscapes. But remember, there are drawbacks to all plants in urban landscapes and they require a little care and management to add value, beauty and comfort to your home and community. 2026-08-01 10:45:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Tommy Druen: The cabbages were never the point Previous Column: Determination changes everything By Tommy Druen History tends to remember leaders for the battles they fought or the territories they conquered. We think of Napoleon, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan. But the Roman Emperor Diocletian is remembered for something far more unusual. When he became emperor in 284 AD, the empire was teetering on collapse. Decades of political instability and economic decline had left Rome vulnerable to forces both internal and external. Over the next twenty years, Diocletian imposed reforms that restored order and fundamentally reshaped the empire. By any measure, he had become the most powerful man in the known world. Then, at the age of 62, he did the unthinkable. He voluntarily walked away from it all. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-01 10:44:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Tommy Druen
KSP: Post 15 to conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints From Trooper Jonathan Houk Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15's highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle equipment safety, driver licensing, motor vehicle registration, child restraints, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. Adair County checkpoint locations include: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-01 10:40:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Words of Wisdom for August 1, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "One day you'll look back and realize that you worried too much about things that don't really matter." Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY (visitors by appointment only). You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com 2026-08-01 10:35:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 1 Happy Anniversary, Ronnie and Sandra Vanarsdale (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, April Janes Gribbins (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barelyn Lee Piercy (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benjamin Tyler Coffey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Hutcheson Jr (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Lee Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Breann Franklin (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Byron Larimore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Cole | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Coy Bennett (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Craig Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James E. Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Smith Sapp (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katherine Milby, (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Macey Lynn Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pastor Randy Parnell (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patrick Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Land | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Streeval | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Coffey (August 1, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valerie Barnett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Lynn Wolf, 55, Burkesville, KY/Indianapolis, IN native (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert David (Bobby) Heiskell, Sr., Greensburg, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Leach, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clint Mitchell Flanagan, Russell Springs, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Riley P. Sallee, Liberty, KY (1930-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelma Merle Stotts Fudge, 88, Adair County, KY (1931-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denny Hayes, 62, Casey Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Agnes Noe, Green Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Neva Blakey, Russell Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Shively, Adair County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reed Fletcher, Burkesville, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Carr Wethington, Casey Co., KY, native (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Skaggs, Taylor County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bettye Faye Gilpin Mann, 76, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elbert Burton, 90, Adair County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cody Puryear, 18, Green County, KY (1996-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Lewis Pendleton, 56, Adair Co., KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Pittman, 63, Middleburg, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eleanor Parke, born in Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Doris Adelle Milby Keltner, 81, Green County, KY native (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winston Dwight Forrest, Knob Lick, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stuart Borders, 53, Cumberland Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Thomas Scott, 42, Green County, KY (1973-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Jean Whitlow Elkins, Green Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Henry Lee Estes, 67, Green Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Edd Parrigin, 67, Adair Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coy Bennett, 76, Adair County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patrick Mann, 62, Taylor County, KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron 'Steve' Lee, 61, Casey County, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Ray Wethington, Dunnville, KY (1974-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joseph Feese, 41, Lebanon, KY (1979-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Davis, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Jessie, 72, Columbia, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freeman Wesley Reece, 96, Columbia, KY native (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Murphy, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Irene Campbell, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myron William Kolody, 58, Chance, KY (1958-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rickey Lynn Oakes, 56, Greensburg, KY (1966-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Wilson, 60, Breeding, KY (1965-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Lynn Cooper, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Joe Bishop, 53, Green Co., KY (1967-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Toby D. Grider, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Mae Wethington, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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