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Daily News for Monday, August 17, 2026
ACHS SBDM Council to meet Aug 20 From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS SBDM Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 4:30pmCT/5:30pmET on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY 42728. This will be considered a special called meeting due to the date change. 2026-08-17 13:01:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Words of Wisdom for August 17, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "Maturity is knowing that silence is sometimes better than having the last word." 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. 2026-08-17 12:58:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
2026 OCC Project Leader Workshop on Sept 12 From Mark Fudge The Green River area team will kick off the 2026 Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign with a Project Leader Workshop at 5pmCT on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Ransdell Chapel at Campbellsville University, 401 Hoskins Drive, Campbellsville, KY 42718. The Green River area team consist of Adair, Casey, Green, Hart, Metcalfe and Taylor counties. Everyone is invited to attend this event. Come and hear the story about how Devan Rachae's fabric-covered shoebox full of items interrupted the life of poverty he knew in Grenada at age 12. As one of four siblings with a single mother, Devon experienced God's love through the gift in a way that led him to accept Jesus Christ and become involved in children's ministry. As his church served their community, Devon became a household name on the island, paving the way for him to become the parliament's youngest senator at age 22. God later led him specifically to "seek first the kingdom of God" (Matthew 6:33) by giving up his government role, and today he serves as a pastor of two churches. Over the years, Devon has held several international roles with Operation Christmas Child, including his current role as Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean and Pacific Islands. 2026-08-17 12:55:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Adair Co. Grand Jury Aug 14 indictments On Friday, August 14, 2026, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 5 individuals from Columbia, Russell Springs, and Nancy, KY, Monett, MO, and Indianapolis, IN, on charges including possession, DUI, wanton endangerment, reckless driving, tampering with physical evidence, receiving stolen property, menacing, flight, resisting arrest, and traffic violations. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The indictments can be viewed here: 2026-08-Adair-Indictments-64-70-Redacted (PDF, 11MB) 2026-08-17 12:52:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Code Enforcement Board to hear appeal on Aug 20 From Tiffany Collins City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Administrator The Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Board will hold a meeting at 5:30pmCT on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The purpose of this meeting is to hear a nuisance appeal from the property owner for a property located at 806 Greensburg Street. This meeting is open to the public. 2026-08-17 12:44:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Little League Basketball update From Daniel Hedges After reaching an agreement to lighten my load a bit, I have agreed to run Little League Basketball again this year. This agreement includes delegating evaluations to Kel Stotts and team assignment to Wes Irvin. If kids do not attend one of the several scheduled evaluation days, they will be placed as best as possible. I relied heavily on Wes and a couple others to assign teams last year, and the leagues were very well balanced. Regardless, some people still were not happy and that will not change. However, I will not do this part at all this year and will not entertain any calls, texts, or emails regarding team assignment. I am not involved. ll other parts of the league as normal, and it will be operating as normal. I will release sign up dates and information after Labor Day if not before. I have created a Facebook page under my name for announcements this year. Look for my name and the picture of a hoop. Comments and messages are turned off. It is a bulletin board as another avenue for information with announcements only. Finally, I am in need of a Cheer Director this year. I pay a small stipend for this job. You do not have to be at every game. I can give more details if interested. I need a responsible adult in this role. Furthermore, I am in need to people to run the clock at games this year. It is 10 dollars a game with free food and drink (typically 30 dollars for three hours). Please reach out at 270-634-7202 if you are interested. 2026-08-17 12:33:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Board takes action against member Troy Grider By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress The Adair County Board of Education has referred concerns involving board member Troy Grider to the Kentucky Attorney General's Office, beginning a process that could potentially result in his removal from office. The action was taken during a special called meeting July 30, 2026. Grider was the only board member absent, and Superintendent Jason Faulkner also did not attend. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-17 08:55:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Diana Tucker Poynter, 59, Green County, KY Diana Tucker Poynter of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late William "Billy" Tucker and Audrey Evelyn Kessler Tucker, was born on Tuesday, July 4, 1967 in Campbellsville, Kentucky and departed this life on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the Greenview Hospital in Bowling Green. She was 59 years, one month and eleven days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a former aide for Amedysis/Family Home Health for 27 years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-17 08:40:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
The Death of the College Sports Villain By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Lexington, KY - There once was a time where finding a player of a rival team to hate was easy. Simple even. You'd have guys (or gals) terrorize your beloved team for multiple years wearing the same putrid jersey that they always have. Think of Christian Leattner. He wasn't "misunderstood" at all. There was no need to dive into the stats to find an irredeemable reason as to why you were screaming at a 20-something year old through your TV. He was dirty, he was brash, he was cocky, but most of all -- he was good. Now? Well, now as fans we'd convince ourselves that with just enough money and the right sales pitch from a collective, a player like him could somehow come to their senses and put on the jersey that makes your heart warm. I can remember it like it was yesterday. Tim Tebow entering the game as a Freshman against a Kentucky team that looked like they forgot how to tackle. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-17 08:26:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 17 Happy Anniversary, Barry and Marsha Bennett (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gary and Lareeta Darling | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ronnie and Angie Carter (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anita Matney (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, April Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beth VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chantella Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Golden | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Harmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dawson Allen Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Curry (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kassidy Roy Huddleston | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Greer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Anna Burns | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Holler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Dulworth Moss (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Gareth and Ellary Turner (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reenie Newsome, Dunnville, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale Hutchison, Columbia, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Lane Thomas, Burkesville, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Davis Hadley, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Paul Monday, Casey Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Sue Burton, Adair Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Ann Newby, Adair Co., KY native, (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jo Ann Bridges, Cumberland Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Nelson Harrison, Casey Co., KY (1961 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Roger Overstreet, Casey Co., KY native (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Brown, Burkesville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lee Gilpin, Sr., Adair County, KY native (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Timmy Jay Harris , 44, Burkesville, KY (1970-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Warren Easterly, Pulaski Co, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kevin Taylor 61, Adair Co., KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kim Allen Smith, Green County, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Norma Faye Newton, 66, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beckham Preston (Bee) Compton, Barren Co., KY; Adair Co. native (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Sapp) Johnson, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvis (Cowboy) Mann, Russell Co., KY (1930-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Blair Smith, 88, Russell Co., KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Amos, 67, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Mann, 68, Jamestown, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby L. McFelia, 89, Greensburg, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clark Hansel, 74, Columbia, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clayton Watson, 75, Burkesville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Cameron Hopper, 93, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dimple Coomer, 95, Columbia, KY (1929-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gail Shaw, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald L. Mclean, 76, Adair County, KY (1942-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Wilson, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth M. Adamson, 67, Columbia, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Scott Crenshaw, 53, Greensburg, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roderick (Rod) Curry, 54, Adair County, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Sue Burton, Adair Co., KY (1949-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Rector Goodin (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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