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Daily News for Sunday, April 12, 2026
Carol Perkins: Swimmy Head Previous Column: Looking forward to Easter Week By Carol Perkins "My head's swimmin'," I complained to Guy. He looked puzzled, like I had a medical explanation to share. I could have given the reader some context clues, like "when I put my head over to pull out some weeds," but I wanted to see who might or might not know what a swimmy head is. Old-time expressions are hard to replace. Today, a swimmy head might be called "vertigo." That's far too medical. Plus, that was a movie in my day. A scary one. A swimmy head might go along with a "stove up" knee or neck. When I can't straighten it when I first get up, it's "stove up." Like a stovepipe. That goes along with the knee being "swoll up" or my head being "stopped up." Had a gripey stomach lately? Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-12 13:44:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Class of 1976 inducted into LWU Golden Alumni Society By Shelby Burton For Alfred Gordon '76, returning to Lindsey Wilson University after nearly 50 years was more than a visit - it was a full-circle moment. "I never dreamed that I'd be here for such an event," said Gordon, a 1976 graduate and one of three inductees into this year's Golden Alumni Society. Gordon joined classmates, family and friends on campus for the annual Golden Alumni Society Luncheon, where members of the Class of 1976 were honored for reaching their 50th reunion milestone. He was joined by fellow 1976 classmates Randy Kessler '76 of Union, KY, and Linda Waggener of Columbia, KY, each recognized for careers and lives shaped in part by their time at Lindsey Wilson. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-12 13:26:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Next KY Virtual Job Fair is April 15 From James Hensley Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs The next Commonwealth of Kentucky Virtual Job Fair is scheduled for 9amCT to NoonCT on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This event is completely free for both employers and job candidates/seekers, providing an excellent opportunity to connect and explore career opportunities. Interested candidates and businesses can register with one of the links below: The first hour of the job fair is reserved for veterans and military families, and the remainder of the fair is open to all candidates. Job fairs are planned for the third Wednesday of each month in 2026. 2026-04-12 13:23:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Movie: watch it and then prepare to vote By Linda Waggener Thinking about the 2026 elections, one thing most voters seem to share--regardless of party--is a quiet, persistent concern: how divided the country feels, and whether individual voices still matter in all the noise. That's what makes revisiting the movie, Swing Vote, feel less like entertainment and more like a mirror. In the film, Kevin Costner plays Bud Johnson, an ordinary, disengaged voter who suddenly finds himself holding the deciding vote in a presidential election. What unfolds is both comedic and uncomfortable: candidates reshape their policies overnight, not out of conviction, but out of calculation--saying whatever they think will win him over. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-12 13:04:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Lura Glidewell, 87, Taylor County, KY Lura Glidewell of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ewine "Buddy" Quinn and Bonnie Hazel Davis Quinn, was born September 22, 1938 in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. She died at 12:25 A.M., Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in Campbellsville at age 87. Lura had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-12 12:56:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CPD: Louisville man charged with assault, strangulation On Friday, April 10, 2026, at approximately 11:37pmCT, the Columbia Police Department was dispatched to Holloway Drive in response to a reported domestic violence complaint. Columbia Police officers, along with the Adair County Sheriff's Office, located the alleged male suspect at the scene and took him into custody without incident. The female victim was transported by Adair County EMS to the T.J. Health Columbia Emergency Room, where she was treated and later released. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-12 12:42:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant at Barn Lot The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant opens this week at Barn Lot Theater. Performances run from April 16 through April 26, 2026, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7pmCT and Sunday matinees at 2:30pmCT. Barn Lot Theater Executive Director Kyle Hadley says, "Join us for a hilarious, laugh-out-loud journey as our beloved Four Old Broads take the stage to compete for the crown in a pageant like no other. With their signature sass and wit, Beatrice, Eaddy Mae, Imogene, and Maude are in the funniest Four Old Broads show yet!" (Note: This show is rated PG-13 for language and adult themes, ensuring an entertaining experience for all mature audiences.) Tickets can be purchased online at www.barnlottheater.org or by calling the box office at 270-432-2276. 2026-04-12 12:36:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
ACSO: Activity Report for March 2025 From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office The Adair County Sheriff's Office Activity Report for March 2025:
2026-04-12 12:31:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Gov. Beshear signs House Bill 5 into law From Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On April 9, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 5 into law, serving as the first step toward creating Kentucky's first reentry campus in partnership with the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). The Governor also signed House Bill 7 to increase school bus safety for students and Senate Bill 102 to support retired Kentucky State Police. "My faith teaches me the importance of second chances, and I am grateful to know this joint vision between Team Kentucky and KCTCS was supported through bipartisan legislation, which I am proud to sign into law," said Gov. Beshear. "This first-of-its-kind reentry campus will increase second-chance opportunities, boost public safety and help us fill vital positions across our economy. This work will build on the progress we've made to secure historically low recidivism rates, making Kentucky a national model when it comes to public safety and second chances." The Governor thanked KCTCS President Ryan Quarles for his partnership and collaboration in creating a plan for a specialized prison education and reentry campus, which will be located at the Northpoint Training Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-12 12:27:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Kenneth L. (Moose) Cowan, 77, Columbia, KY (1949-2026) Kenneth Lee "Moose" Cowan of Columbia passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Shanti Niketan Hospice in Glasgow, surrounded by his family and friends. He was 77 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Freedom Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday after 10amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-12 12:23:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 12 Happy Birthday, Billy Huddleston, JR | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Joe Fudge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braylee Marie Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cosby (Cosmo) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grant Cockerham (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Izabella McKinney (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Chapman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaylence Brooke Bennett (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Dorman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Martha Lacy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Waggener (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Riley Robertson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sue Ann Collins, April 12. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesley Adam Sneed (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Etwell S. Floyd, Liberty, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernard Stotts, Columbia, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert T. (Bobby) Callison, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine Huddleston Parrish, Columbia, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dana Garrett Bradshaw, Cumberland Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Wilson, Columbia, KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Zimmerman Green, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Dix, Taylor Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Charles (Hoppy) Baxter, Casey Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Fay Perkins Cox Jones, Taylor County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Wade Roberts, Taylor County, KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Skaggs Fisher, Green County, KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Norris, Cumberland County, KY, (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Judge Walter Thurman, Cumberland Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald W. Goode, Bradfordville, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Allen Brewster, Summer Shade, KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leava Dean Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Kaczorowski Heatter, Summer Shade, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della Mae Mendoza,, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray David Tooley, 89, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George P. Burress, III, 66, Taylor County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Keith Grant, 45, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co., KY, native (1971-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Campbell, Adair County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earnesteen Bryson, 81, Glensfork, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Tackett, Sr., Columbia, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Cook, 76, Green County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd Neal Lair, 77, Metcalfe County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Wesley Daniel, 66, Windsor, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Beasley Childress, 91, Dunnville, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claristeen Reliford, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmer Lee Burton (1924 - 1996) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald C. McFarland, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Len Middleton, Casey County, KY (1971-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Arnold, 83, Casey Creek, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hallie Mae Scott, native of Adair Co., KY (1911) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Compton, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Allen Ward, 60, Edmonton, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruthie Jean Cross, 88, Stone Bluff, IN (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Skylor Neal Turner, 30, Columbia, KY (1990-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Derringer, Taylor County, KY (1943-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thurston Pelston, WWII veteran | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. 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