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Daily News for Friday, September 26, 2025
Liberty's Apple Festival is Saturday, September 27th The Apple Festival is Saturday, September 27th, in downtown Liberty, KY from 8am-11pmET. The highlight is the cutting and serving of the giant Apple Pie at 12noonET in the City Parking Lot. Vendor Booths open for business at 9amET. Festivities include a 5K run/Walk - 8 am - Ag Center; Hay Bale Toss Contest - 10am - Behind City Hall; Pie Bake Off - 10:30am - By Stage 1; Look-A-Like Contest - 10:30 am - By Information Booth; Car Show - 10:30am - 1pm - Casey Co. Library Parking Lot; Laser Tag - 11am - Closing - Advanced Family Medical Parking Lot Afternoon activities include: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-09-26 21:30:25 | Comments | Printable version
Anna Lois Huckaby,89, Russell County, KY Anna Lois Huckaby, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 89 years, 7 months, and 25 days of age. Ann was born on January 30, 1936, in Adair County, a child of the late Jesse Benton Huff and Dona Kate Grider Huff. After graduating from high school, Ann married Willard C. Huckaby, and they made their home in Russell Springs. While living there, Ann worked as a supervisor at Russell Sportswear. Ann loved having company and staying busy trying to keep up with family activities. She was an avid UK and R.C. Lakers fan, attending games frequently. Ann was a member of Royville Friendship Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-09-26 21:15:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ham Days Festival in Lebanon Saturday and Sunday The Marion County Country Ham Days festival is happening in Lebanon, KY this weekend and is reported to be a "Kentucky Top-Ten Event,". It is hosted by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and welcomes over 40,000 visitors. Started in 1969 with just six hams and a small number of volunteers. Ham Days is now a huge event. Vendors sell a variety of foods; the Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk is one of the biggest Ham Days events attracting over 1,000 runners on Saturday morning. The annual Pigasus Parade Saturday afternoon includes dignitaries, floats, marching bands, and hundreds of other participants. A huge Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show attracts over 200 vehicles on Sunday. Hot-Air Balloons with a Balloon Glow Saturday night and Fly Over Lebanon Sunday morning. Two big days are Saturday and Sunday, September 26-28, 2025 in Downtown Lebanon, KY at 239 N Spalding Avenue. 2025-09-26 21:07:44 | Comments | Printable version
Carol Perkins: Relaxing at the beach Previous Column: Three Dog Night By Carol Perkins The waves crashed against the beach like a bull charging toward a matador. I couldn't see, but the sound was enough to tell me to stay away. As I sat on our tenth floor balcony late at night with everyone else in bed, I thought about the danger below if someone were daring enough to fight the waves that late. No one would dare, I decided. Beautiful sights and sounds can also be the most dangerous. The beach is a place for relaxing, but I never forget to respect the waters. When we were young, we made a beach trip to Daytona every summer during the fourth of July weekend, which was Guy's annual vacation date and the worst time to go. Before cell phones and computers, finding a room meant either driving the strip or knowing the place you wanted to go and calling ahead. Carla, Jon, and I sat in the car and watched Guy go inside a motel. When he came out with no key, we knew the tension would rise. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-09-26 14:18:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
New welcome signs going up around Columbia From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor The City of Columbia is placing new "Welcome to Columbia" signs on roadways that enter the city, and updating other signs to include Lindsey Wilson University. Two new signs can be seen on Hwy East 80 and Jamestown Street. Several other signs will be updated with a "Home of Lindsey Wilson University" placard above the sign. These new signs are one of many projects that go on to continually beautify Columbia. Thanks go out to the Columbia Street Department and Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation for their efforts to put up the new signs. 2025-09-26 14:09:12 | Comments | Printable version
Black Bear sighted in Adair County By Donna Rieder A black bear has been spotted near Clifty Creek Farm in Adair County. I've got my electric fences turned on around my chickens and bees. I'm not worried about the horse, but I AM locking the goats in the barn at night. The bear pictured has been checking out this whole area. It's got everything he needs for survival; food, water, shelter, not a lot of human activity... I won't be surprised if he hangs around. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-09-26 11:53:38 | Comments | Printable version
Junior Gosser, 59, Russell County, KY Roger Garfield Gosser Jr., of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at his home. He was 59 years of age. Jr. was born on December 23, 1965, in Somerset, a child of Marilyn Coffey Goen and the late Roger Garfield Gosser Sr. After graduating from high school, Jr. joined the US Army as a reservist; he went on to work at Superior Battery as well as other jobs in manufacturing and construction work. Jr. enjoyed spending time with his daughter Skyler and fishing at every opportunity. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-09-26 11:37:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Travel: Go West! Overview of trip to Colorado/Utah Note: We'll be adding photos from Robert's trip over the next few days/weeks. Bookmark this page to see all the photos from this installment in one place. By Robert Ellis robertelliswoodworking.com For this latest adventure, a compromise was agreed upon by the Photographer and Navigator for seeing both Colorado and Utah, and certain places in each of them. Since we've already visited Southern Utah several times, we planned to focus on Northeast Utah and North Central/Western Colorado. The first leg of the journey had us flying into Denver, picking up a rental car, and heading out of town in the direction of Rocky Mountain National Park. After that, it was over to Dinosaur National Monument, which is in both Colorado and Utah. On the Colorado side, we drove the scenic route that ends at Harpers Corner. For most of the drive we were in Colorado, but the grand finale-Harper's Corner (as if Utah needs anymore attractions) was in Utah! While in Utah, we stayed in the town of Vernal and visited Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area and Flaming Gorge reservoir. Leaving Vernal, we visited the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument, and then onwards to the towns of Telluride and Ouray, Colorado. On our last full day of adventure we headed back towards Denver, taking in Grand Mesa National Forest. The last leg of the trip we avoided Interstate 70 as much as possible, and drove the scenic Highway 6 that runs parallel to it. Now back to Kentucky to take in (and hopefully photograph) the Fall colors! 2025-09-26 08:26:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Robert Ellis
Preorder now for Food Pantry Baked Potato Fundraiser From Michele Fruth, Director Adair County Food Pantry The Adair Co Food Pantry is having a Baked Potato fundraiser from 10:30amCT until supplies run out on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 203 S. Monroe Street, Columbia, KY. The fundraiser can't accomodate special orders, but local delivery of 5 or more orders in Columbia will be offered. You don't want to miss out, so pre-ordering by Monday, September 29, 2025, is highly recommended. To place your order:
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KY adding automated speed enforcement devices in work zones From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair Frankfort, KY - To further increase safety in work zones for Kentucky drivers and construction crews, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is now installing automated speed enforcement devices in active highway work zones. Among the first places to receive cameras this week and in the coming weeks are a U.S. 25 work zone in Fayette County, an I-75 work zone near Corbin, and one on I-64 in Shelby County. The devices will not be active at first, giving drivers time to adjust to the presence of the new technology before enforcement begins in October. "Every Kentuckian deserves to make it home safely," said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. "We're hopeful this initiative will inspire drivers to be more aware of their speeds in every work zone to avoid preventable crashes and save lives." House Bill 664, known as the Jared Lee Helton Act, authorizes automated speed enforcement in active work zones. Passed by the legislature and signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear earlier this year, the act is named in honor of a Kentucky highway worker who lost his life in a work zone crash. Bill sponsor Rep. John Blanton welcomed the rollout, stressing the importance of saving lives. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-09-26 08:00:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 26 Happy Anniversary, Tammy and Benjamin Bault | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alma Green | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aydan Conner Edwards (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Baylee Grace Wheeler (September 26, 2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Burns (September 26, 1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colby Robertson (September 26, 1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dalton Crawford (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darlene Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Andrejco | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacky D. Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kacie Shofner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kallen Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kisha Michelle Burton (September 26, 1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landen Neat (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leah Keith (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mason Biggs (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dianne Marie White Ward , 63, Burkesville, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph R. Ballou, Columbia, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Burkhead, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carla Jeanne Hudson, Jamestown, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilda Marie Bow Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Donald K. Smith, Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maria Bertha Cartaya, Taylor Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Irene Lee, Casey Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Marcum, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Jones, Russell County, KY (1966-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Hildreth Hurt, Cumberland County, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Carvil Winfrey Watson, 77, Cumberland Co., KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Adine Floyd, 88, Russell County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Milby, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Odean Warf, 89, Green County, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Henry (Jady) Jolly, 92, Center, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian Louise Luttrell, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ron Hale, 73, Columbia, Adair Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Colvin, Taylor County, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Ray (Ken) Babcock, 89, Adair County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frankie Lynn Gooch, 52, Kings Mountain, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Morgan, Casey Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andre Eugene Dowell, 72, Russell County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donita Lynn Johnson Lawless, 63, Russell Co., KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ona Mae Flanagan, Russell Co., KY, (1920-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlene Grant, Glensfork, Adair Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Kay Sherrell, Taylor County, KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandi Nicole Marcum, 40, Campbellsville, KY (1980-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Ware, 99, Liberty, KY (1921-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emily Elizabeth Cundiff, 76, Green Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.C. Acree (1934-2000) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Rollin Wilson, 89, Russell Co., KY native (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessica Lynn Murphy, 26, Campbellsville, KY (1993-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kelly Durham, 24, Campbellsville, KY (1998-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lanie (Sexton) Munday, 93, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leah Marijane Brandenburg, 37, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lilla Scott, 99, Jamestown, KY (1922-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Madge Melton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie N. Whittaker, 102, Summersville, KY (1920-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsha Ann Quonce, 46, Shepherdsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nicholas Tyler Smith, 26, Edmonton, KY (1994-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. W. Ken Forman, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sonny Jacob, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Whitney Elizabeth Hodges, 34, Columbia, KY (1986-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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