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Daily News for Thursday, January 15, 2026
Genealogy & History Research Center 2025 in Review By Mike Watson Calendar year 2025 was a busy, successful year at the Adair Co. Genealogy & History Research Center. More researchers visited and utilized our facility, more donations of genealogical research materials, historic documents, and artifacts came through our doors, more programs and events took place here and in the community. April brought another employee to the front desk--Serena Corbin joined our merry band of historians as our technological expert and artist-in-residence. We also lost our veteran genealogist and cataloger, Ernestine "Ernie" Smith Bennett to retirement--but she will still be here a few days each month, and will be our on-call adviser on a regular basis. The continuing partnerships with the Adair County Genealogical Society and the Jane Lampton Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution are valuable in strengthening our historic and genealogical ties with hundreds of individuals and organizations scattered across the continent. Our programming increased in 2025. We were responsible for and partnered with the above groups as well as others, including the City of Columbia and the County of Adair, to participate in forty-three (43) events. We hope to have at least fifty-five (55) in the coming year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-15 11:24:03 | Comments | Printable version
County unemployment data for November 2025 From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY -- Unemployment rates fell in 119 counties and rose in Pike County between November 2024 and November 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.5%. It was followed by Fayette, Oldham and Shelby counties, 3.7% each; Bourbon, Caldwell, Scott, Todd and Washington counties, 3.8% each; and Campbell, Franklin, Graves, Harrison, Jessamine, Nicholas and Spencer counties, 3.9% each. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-01-15 11:21:58 | Comments | Printable version
KSP: Death investigation in Metcalfe Co. By Trooper Jonathan Houk Edmonton, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Metcalfe County. On January 14, 2026, at 9:35amCT, KSP Post 15 Troopers and Detectives were requested to respond to a report of a shooting incident on Shady Grove Wickerville Road in Metcalfe County. The preliminary investigation found a female identified as Doris June Huffman, 83, of Hardyville, deceased inside the residence from an apparent gunshot wound. Ms. Huffman was pronounced deceased at the residence by the Metcalfe County Coroner. Ms. Huffman's husband, Vander Huffman, 87, of Hardyville, was also located inside the residence, with life-threatening injuries. Mr. Huffman had sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Mr. Huffman was transported to TJ Sampson Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that afternoon. Mr. Hufmann was pronounced deceased at the hospital by the Barren County Coroner. KSP Post 15 was assisted by the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office, Barren/Metcalfe County EMS, and the Metcalfe County Coroner's Office. Detective Mike Dubree is conducting the investigation. 2026-01-15 11:12:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Basketball: Indians defeat Falcons 69-65 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Adair County Indians defeated the Monroe County Falcons 69-65 on the road. The Falcons tightened the game, and even momentarily took the lead in the fourth quarter before the Indians were able to squeeze ahead in the end. Senior Tylin George led the scoring for Adair County with 25, followed by Dawson Gilbert with 16, and Landon Blakey with eight. George and Gilbert also led the team in rebounds, with seven each. The Indians shot 47% from the floor and a bleak 25% from three point range. On the wrap up article after the most recent win over Taylor County, I was rather positive about the Tribe being able to pull out a win when they shot the ball poorly, and this game was much the same. However, this now makes back to back struggles in offensive performances for Adair County, something they will not be able to repeat in their matchup against Bell County on Friday in the first round of the H&W Dukes Kentucky 2A Championship. That game is scheduled to get underway at 5pmCT on January 16, 2026, at the Owensboro Sportscenter, 1215 Hickman Ave, Owensboro, KY. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at OwensboroTickets.com or at the door. Admission is $14, and children 5 and under are admitted free. 2026-01-15 09:38:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 15 Happy Birthday, David Herbst | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Henson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Gail Bennett (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joshua Murphy (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kris Knight | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lori Kelsey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Odis Sinclair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Russell Guy Perkins (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Talitha Carvens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Verla Miniard Barnett (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pershing "Pete" Murphy Adair Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Otha Kimbler, Adair Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dencie Morrison Royse, Adair Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John D. Melton, Cumberland Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Joseph Asbury, Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hallie Childers, Taylor County, KY, (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Fern Marples, Campbellsville, KY (1963 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Clark Roberts, Celina, TN (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W.I. Rucker, 93, Taylor Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John H. (Johnnie) Jones, Green Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Lee Wardell, Somerset, KY (1974-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Etta Grider, 93, Adair Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Louis Shepherd, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Adams Blair, 77, Pellyton, Adair Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Hudson, 68, Russell County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Cecil Key, 77, Burkesville, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kenneth Dee Dile, Green Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mavis J. Ross, 84, Russell County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Smith, 87, Taylor County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Robin (Buzz) Rodgers, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dolas McElroy, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Hooper, 54, Green Co., KY (1966-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Marie Berry Lopez, Taylor Co., KY (1983-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia Dale Cook Akin, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda A. King, 65, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.C. Murphy, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason White, 35, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Cook Coomes, 79, Taylor County, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret L. Selby, 76, Adair Co., KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Williams, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Pearl Harmon Moss, 88, Summersville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nell M. Combest, Columbia, KY (1904) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Frances Overstreet, 73, Liberty, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sara Nell Rodgers Murray, 81, Greensburg, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Frances Minor, 84, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Suellen Haynes, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie York, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Dell Long, 77, Greensburg, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Cox, 60, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William C. (Billy) Willis, 92, Columbia, KY (1933-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William E. (Eddie) Bright, 61, Elk Horn, KY (1958-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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