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Daily News for Friday, August 21, 2026
Gary A. McKinney, 86, Columbia, KY (1940-2026) Gary Allen McKinney of Columbia passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at T. J. Health Columbia. He was 86 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Wes Irvin officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday after 10amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-21 17:30:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Henry Faulkner: A Life in Color on display in Begley Art Gallery 21 works by 'complicated and unique' Kentucky artist reflect surrealism and lyrical abstraction. By Duane Bonifer Works by one of Kentucky's more eclectic artists are now on display through October 9, 2026, in the Lindsey Wilson University Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery. "Henry Faulkner: A Life in Color" features 21 paintings by the late Henry Faulkner. A reception will be held from 2pmCT to 4pmCT on Friday, August 28, 2026. John Stephen Hockensmith of Hockensmith Fine Art Editions Gallery and Press in Georgetown, Kentucky, will give a gallery talk at 3pmCT. Refreshments will be served, and the reception is free and open to the public. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-21 17:21:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Hershel Brown, 81, Columbia, KY (1945-2026) Hershel Brown of Columbia passed away on Thursday August 20, 2026, at his residence. He was 81 years old. Funeral Services will be held at 1pmET on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Brush Creek Pentecostal Church, 2411 KY 49, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Scott Cochran and Bro. Jerry Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Hiter Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 7pmET on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Brush Creek Pentecostal Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-21 17:17:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Boil Water Advisory issued From Columbia/Adair Utilities District Date Issued 08/21/2026, Time Issued 3:30pm A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for all consumers starting 7540-7936 Liberty Road and all side roads. 597-4590 Little Cake Road and all side roads. Then, starting at Lincoln Drive down Liberty Road to 8104 Liberty Road and all side roads. All of Millerfield Road and all side roads. All of Sulphur Creek Road and all side roads. The advisory has been issued due to a main line break. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. 2026-08-21 17:13:03 | Comments | Printable version
KY76 in Russell Co. to be temporarily closed Tuesday From Amber Hale The Kentucky Department of Highways will temporarily close a portion of KY 76 in the Salem Community of Russell County on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as crews replace a cross drain beneath the roadway. The closure will take place between Hart Lane and McQueary Ridge Road (mile point 5.1). The closure is expected to begin at approximately 8 a.m. and is expected to be completed by Noon. The date and duration of work may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays. 2026-08-21 17:11:03 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: All about that gray Narda Tate writes: Dear Carol,Comments re: Carol Perkins: Let it go or go for it? 2026-08-21 13:54:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
KELC releases July 2026 Unemployment Report From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary July 2026 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary July 2026 jobless rate was unchanged from June and up 0.1 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for July 2026 was 4.1%, which was down from the 4.2% recorded for June and down from the 4.3% recorded in July 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-21 13:12:28 | Comments | Printable version
Sharon Payne to sing at Sparksville Nazarene Church From Jane Sparks Sharon Payne will be worshiping in song at 10:45amCT on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Sparksville Nazarene Church. Pastor Robert Adkins and congregation welcome everyone. Sparksville Nazarene Church is located at 9562 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY. 2026-08-21 13:10:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
KADB approves Russell and Taylor County projects From Atley Smedley Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $2,583,685 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth on Friday at its August 2026 board meeting. For the local area, CAIP loans were awarded in Russell and Taylor Counties, a YAIP was approved for $21K in Taylor County, and state/county funds were awarded for a poultry processing facility in Taylor County and a new fertilizer plant in Glasgow. "Diversification equates to strength for our agricultural communities," Commissioner of Agriculture and Board Chair Jonathan Shell said. "Kentucky Agricultural Development Board recognizes this need for strength. The projects awarded today will create a stronger farming community for our state and our farmers." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-21 13:08:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Farm and Garden
LWU Faculty look forward to start of 2026-27 school year President Luckey: 'I want you to know how excited I am about the ownership and the leadership this faculty is taking at this university.' By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University faculty celebrated the school's recent successes while looking ahead to measures that will continue to secure the university's future at their 2026 fall biannual meeting, held Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. The 2026-27 school year begins Monday, August 24, 2026. The university's 128 faculty members heard from Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr., who commended them on contributing to what he said was "an incredible" 2025-26 school year. In addition to awarding a school record 1,741 undergraduate and graduate degrees over three commencement weekends -- including the university's first summer commencement -- in 2025-26, Lindsey Wilson enjoyed another strong year financially by finishing once again with a balanced budget. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-21 12:46:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
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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