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Daily News for Thursday, February 19, 2026
Metcalfe Co. MS student receives statewide award By Torrie Osbon, Director of Communicatioins Metcalfe County Schools EDMONTON, Ky. - For the first time in its 25-year history, the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE) has selected a Metcalfe County student as its Distinguished Student Award recipient. Tymber Garrett, a 6th-grade student at Metcalfe County Middle School, was nominated for her outstanding academic achievement, strong leadership skills, and tireless contributions to the community. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-19 23:47:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
US 127 in Casey Co. to be reduced to one lane on Feb 23 From Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that beginning Monday, February 23, 2026, U.S. 127 in Casey County will be reduced to one lane for shoulder repairs. The project will take place between Loop Road and Patsy Riffe Ridge Road on north U.S. 127 at mile point 21.5. Temporary traffic signals will control traffic on both the northbound and southbound approaches during the lane closure. Work is scheduled to last approximately two weeks. The starting date and project duration may be adjusted due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Motorists are reminded to expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra travel time while work is underway. 2026-02-19 15:08:02 | Comments | Printable version
Some information about campaign signs From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office I have had citizens and political candidates to reach out to me regarding campaign signs. Campaign signs that are placed on private property can be removed by the owner of the property. Campaign signs that are on right of ways will be removed by the State Transportation Cabinet and the County Road Department. I have spoken with both the state and county road crews and as mowing season approaches the signs will be removed and taken to the State Highway Garage or the county Road Department garage. So as a candidate myself, I know firsthand the cost of signs and I don't want to see anyone lose their signs. 2026-02-19 14:50:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Next Lunch and Learn on Feb 25 in Katie A. Murrell Library By Duane Bonifer The Lindsey Wilson University Katie A. Murrell Library is offering patrons several opportunities this spring that involve more than checking out books. The next edition of "Lunch and Learn" will be held at 11amCT on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, in the Thomas D. Clark Reading Room. The Clark Reading Room is in the Holloway Building, which also includes the Murrell Library. The topic of the February 25 "Lunch and Learn" will be "The Impact of the Cold War on Women's Sports," which will be presented by Alicia Kemnitz, who is head coach of the Lindsey Wilson men's and women's swim programs as well as the aquatics director of the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-19 13:57:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Basketball: Lady Indians dominate Colonels, 96-12 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Adair County Lady Indians Varsity Basketball team defeated the Caverna Lady Colonels, 96-12. Yes, you did read that correctly, the Lady Indians won by 84 points, quite a dominating performance. Kinzlee Akin led the scoring for Adair County with 27, followed by Reese Bardin with 13, and Ashley Loy with 11. Claire Loy and Allee Campbell led the rebounding with five each. The team shot 54% from the field, 40% from three point range, and a much improved 89% from the free throw line. The Tribe cannot spend long relishing one of their biggest victories ever though, as they are back in action today, hosting the Elizabethtown Panthers (13-13). ETown comes off a 10 point loss to Breckinridge County on Tuesday. The names to watch from ETown are Maliah and Maya Courtney, who average 28 and 18.1 points per game respectively. They both also lead the team in rebounds with Maliah averaging 9.5 rebounds per game, and Maya six. On paper these two teams look pretty similar, and this game will undoubtedly be tight, so come out and cheer on our Lady Indians tonight with tip off scheduled for 6pmCT on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets area available at hometownticketing.com. 2026-02-19 11:03:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Robin (Butter) Lawson, 60, Casey County, KY Robin "Butter" Lawson, of Dunnville, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Casey County Hospital. He was 60. Born on June 21, 1965, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of Betty Louise Owens Lawson and the late Henry Clay Lawson. Robin worked in the family business of waste management. He enjoyed trap shooting and fishing. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-19 10:53:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kentucky Color: Big Pitman Creek By Billy Joe Fudge Big Pitman Creek is a major tributary of Green River. Big Pitman begins on the East side of Hwy 68 just before the Marion County line It drains about all of Taylor County west of HWY 68 from the Taylor/Marion line down through Campbellsville and on toward Greensburg. The video looks up Big Pitman just after it enters Green County and then looks down Big Pitman where both Middle and Little Pitman merge with it prior to crossing under HWY 61 on its way to its confluence with Green River about halfway between Gabe and the Green River Bridge on HWY 88. 2026-02-19 10:13:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
LWU Nursing first among KY independent schools By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University has the top nursing program among the state's independent colleges and universities, according to the 2025 nursing school ranking by NursingExplorer.com, an independent website operated by nurses that provides prospective and current nursing students with education and career resources. Overall, Lindsey Wilson was ranked No. 4 among Kentucky's 56 nursing programs and No. 1 among the nursing programs offered at the state's independent colleges and universities. Lindsey Wilson's nursing program scored 94.67% out of a possible 100% in NursingExplorer.com's weighted average NCLEX-RN pass rate. NCLEX -- the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nursing -- is the nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-19 09:46:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Community Supported Agriculture Week is Feb 16-20 From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - Kentucky Proud, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's marketing brand and the official agriculture marketing brand of the state, is offering its Virtual Spring Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Week February 16-20, 2026, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has announced. "It's always better if you can buy from local farms. CSAs are an excellent and convenient way to do just that while at the same time supporting Kentucky's farm families," Commissioner Shell said. "The CSA Week is a great reminder that we have a large variety of farm products throughout our Commonwealth that can be brought directly into our homes. The hard work of all participating farmers and agencies makes this a success each year." The long-standing CSA model of purchasing shares or subscriptions directly from local farms allows consumers to directly connect to locally grown farm products. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-19 09:44:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
Don Overstreet is Johnnie in new Brewer rom-com Don Overstreet has a supporting role as Johnnie in Barry Brewer's new film The Flight Before Christmas, released online on December 6, 2025. The film is available to rent or buy at theflightbeforechristmasfilm.com. You can see the trailer for The Flight Before Christmas on youtube at The Flight Before Christmas (2025) Official Trailer. 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. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-19 09:28:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Movies
Poem: Men with no faces By Marty Brown I would like to share a poem I wrote about recent history, "Men with no faces," dedicated to Renee and Alex. Who are they? Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-19 08:46:03 | Comments | Printable version
Free Tree Seedlings available Thurs, Feb 19 From Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service has 500 tree seedlings for distribution. Each homeowner may receive up to 4 seedlings total. Seedlings will be available on February 19, 2026, and will be available as long as supplies last. Available during regular office hours. 8amCT until NoonCT, and 1pmCT to 4:30pmCT. Species include:
2026-02-19 08:41:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Letter: Service Academy nominations Veronica Arnold writes: Very awesome to see young men and women seeking to serve our country in such esteemed educational institutions. God bless the families who raised such strong individuals who choose to sacrifice and lead. They have chosen the hard path but honorable one. Can't wait to hear their school they choose and when the graduate!Comments re: Congressman Comer: Service Academy nominations 2026-02-19 08:37:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Commodities Distribution for Seniors on Feb 20 From Michele Fruth, Director Adair County Food Pantry The monthly commodities distribution for pre-qualified senior citizens will be held from 9amCT to NoonCT on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Adair County Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY. 2026-02-19 08:34:11 | Comments | Printable version
Bliss Club gets quilting instruction from Joyful Hearts In February, some Bliss Club members have been taking quilting lessons from the Joyful Heart Quilt Guild. Most of the classes have been held in the Extension Office, with one out at the Church of the Nazarene in Glens Fork. Bliss Club member Shannon Steveson attended four sessions, Betty Hawthorne attended three sessions, and Bridgett Powell went to two of the sessions. Shannon Steveson finished her quilted square on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Shannon says, "Townya Ritzie (Joyful Heart Quilt Guild president) helped me finish." Shannon shared several photos from the classes. Click article title to view them all. 2026-02-19 08:25:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Mig Feuser shares his grandfather's global journey By Linda Waggener A small, timeworn photograph measuring just four and a half inches wide opened a window into a remarkable family history during the Adair County Genealogical Society's end-of-year Show and Tell gathering. Mig Feuser shared the 1924 image, bearing the handwritten inscription "Miller Brewing Company, 1924, Milwaukee." The photograph shows a young man standing proudly beside what was then one of the newest automobile models of its day -- a Ford Model T. That young man was Feuser's grandfather, Jakob Feuser. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-02-19 06:10:21 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 19 Happy Birthday, Anna Mary Alley (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annamarie Day | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Austin Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassie Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Renee Denton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gavin Giles (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Cole | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeffery Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Paige Keith (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Jeffries | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Greer (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitchell Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pen Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Butler (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sammie Jo Sandusky (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Means, Windsor, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hobert Arthur Moran, Green County, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gregory L. Black, Casey County, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vena McQueary, Christine, KY (1922-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Evelyn Compton, Metcalfe County, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avis Withers (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cloyd Lacy, Russell Springs, KY (1916-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dean Pyles, Adair Co., KY (1958-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Colleen Spillman Franklin, Columbia, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Euna Vandree Lewis Sullivan, Green Co., KY, native of Adair Co. (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florence Aldrighetti, Adair Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Hadley, Adair Co., KY native (1952 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vitus (Jack) Goodin, Adair County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roseann Shoaf Carman, Casey County, KY (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Hadley, Russell County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harlan (Buster) Sparks, Campbellsville, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betsy Ann Cottrell, Taylor County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Carman, Casey County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Eleanor McComas, 95, Cumberland Co., KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve E. Wilson, Taylor County, KY (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Clay Glover, Liberty, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lyle (Sugar Bear) Hunter, Burkesville., KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bula Nadine Johnson, Elkhorn, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Anne Hall Burress, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haley Pearl Thrasher, 94, Cumberland Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Marie Richerson Shawen, 82, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laris (Ray) Parton age 75, Casey Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Mae Flanagan, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Luttrell, Adair County, KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dottie Braun, Russell County, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Graham Nelson, 84, Green Co., KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Cooper Kinnett, 88, Jamestown, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Sue Ball, Edmonton, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary H. Gann, 70, Russell County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joann May, 81, Burkesville, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Mae Harmon, 67, Casey County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nona Mae Jeffries, 83, Savoyard, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Morris Mardis Sr., Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason Lee Parker, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. native (1974-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Joyce Robertson, 82, Russell County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walta Miller, Green County, KY (1945-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles James (C.J.) Bishop, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Underwood, 93, Taylor Co., KY native (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel David Little, 51, Windsor, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Henderson, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie Wise, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Keith West, 52, Adair Co., KY native (1969-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herby (Kirby) Bell | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Vaughn, 65, Burkesville, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lory Hoover Bennett, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Ray Yarberry, 57, Columbia, KY (1965-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miro Jack Satalich, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman T. Parrott, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paulette Bray, 67, Columbia, KY native (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robbie Gene Lucas, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robbie Gene Lucas, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Scheri Gay Keltner, 63, Green Co., KY (1959-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tessa Sublett Pickett, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Victoria Elizabeth (Bess) Harvey, 90, Columbia, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Joseph (Billy Joe) Holt, 76, Columbia, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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