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Daily News for Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Drive Through Christmas has open spaces The City of Columbia continues to have strong response to this year's Drive Through Christmas in the old Industrial Park on Hwy 55 South. Please contact the Mayor's Office at 270-384-6183 if you would like to setup a display. Setup began Monday. 2025-11-18 21:44:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Christmas
Bro. David Coffey, 76, Russell County, KY David Coffey, of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025. He was 76 years of age. Born on May 18, 1949, in Kenton County, he came home to Russell County in 1951 when he was adopted by the late Hollist and Aleane Coffey. David was a graduate of Russell County High School, Campbellsville College, and Western Kentucky University. He was a retired teacher from the Russell County Board of Education, teaching at Union Chapel Elementary, Russell Springs Elementary and Russell County High School. He enjoyed farming and coaching multiple sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and softball. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-11-18 21:27:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Blue Raider teams set for a busy fall postseason By Duane Bonifer Autumn is lingering for Lindsey Wilson University's fall athletics teams, and that's just fine with Lindsey Wilson Athletic Director Willis Pooler. Lindsey Wilson is one of only two schools in the nation that will be represented in all five NAIA National Championships from the 2025 fall season -- cross country, football, men's and women's soccer, and women's volleyball. The Blue Raiders' NAIA postseason competition will get underway on Friday, November 21, 2025. Some of the contests will be held on campus, while other events will take place from near the Lake Michigan coastline to central Florida. "This impressive achievement is a reflection of the strong commitment of our student-athletes and coaches to win contests at the highest level of NAIA athletics," said Pooler. "We are fortunate to have so many talented people representing our university. I'm looking forward to following each team and individual as they compete for national titles." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-11-18 17:37:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Chamber Coffee & Conversation on Nov 20 From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce members are invited to Coffee and Conversation from 5pmCT to 7pmCT on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Nanwood Market. Enjoy 15% off your purchase of refreshments and seasonal drinks while building relationships with fellow Chamber members! Nanwood Market is located at 206 Public Square, Columbia, KY. 2025-11-18 17:34:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Carol Perkins: Thanksgiving in Hiding Previous Column: Quilts for Heroes By Carol Perkins What happened to Thanksgiving? It's missing. Even the frozen turkeys are hiding behind the hams. Stores put pumpkin pies on sale, and decorations end up in a clearance bin. Did I miss the memo that we Americans are skipping Thanksgiving this year? My puny display of pumpkins, fodder, and bales of straw looks dated compared to the Christmas decorations in my neighborhood. Guy asks if I want to take them down. "But it's not even Thanksgiving yet!" I will reply. We Americans get over upcoming events before they happen. We're ready to move on. By the first of December, will we be shopping for hearts and teddy bears? Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-11-18 13:21:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
2026 Local election field continues to grow Candidates who must be on the ballot in the 2026 Primary Election have until January 9, 2026, to file their paperwork, but a number of local races are already starting to take shape. As of Monday, November 17, 2025, twenty-four candidates had filed to run in next year's elections, with primary contests shaping up for several Magistrate offices, Adair County Sheriff, and County Judge Executive. All the candidates who have filed so far are listed below, with an asterisk marking contested primaries:
2025-11-18 09:23:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
OCC 2025: 106 Boxes dropped off on Day 1 The National Collection week for Samaritan Purse's Operation Christmas Child started on Monday, November 17, 2025. Once again the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene is serving as the central drop off location for Adair County and the Green River area, and first day drop-offs passed 100 shoebox gifts. OCC Collection Week continues on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 9amCT to 11amCT. Click here for the full schedule: OCC National Collection Dates for 2025, and click the article title to see photos from the first day of drop-offs. 2025-11-18 08:41:44 | Comments | Printable version
Voter registration hints at 2026 interest From Michon Lindstrom Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that 7,099 new Kentucky voters registered in October, suggesting growing interest in the 2026 elections. "We're pleased to see Kentuckians tuning in and showing they are eager to vote in 2026 for Congress, the General Assembly, county and city offices - and perhaps on constitutional amendments," Adams said. In October, 4,799 voters were removed: 3,703 who were deceased, 565 felony convicts, 379 who moved out of state, 79 adjudged mentally incompetent, 35 who voluntarily de-registered, 27 duplicate registrations, and 11 non-citizens. Republican registration constitutes 48 percent of the electorate, with 1,592,996 voters. Republican registration grew by 2,736 voters, a .17 percent increase. Democratic registration accounts for 41 percent of the electorate, with 1,381,872 voters. Democratic registration fell by 2,404, a .17 percent decrease. There are 370,746 voters registered under other political affiliations (mostly independent), making up 11 percent of the electorate. "Other" registration rose by 1,968, a .53 percent increase. 2025-11-18 08:40:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 18 Happy Anniversary, Christopher and Theresa Ingermann (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tim and Dawn Baker (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anita Fletcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caleb LaFond | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Casey Hadley (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Hoffman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gracie Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harrison Courtney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isabella Marie Savage (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jake Zimmerman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jan Royse | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joshua Hilling | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kade Somerville | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Bennett (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Stovall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison Grace Coomer (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maranda Carter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Shea | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randolph Lewis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Serenity Jade Topping (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday,Tausha Ann Spears Brown | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Blevins Salmon, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Louis White, Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nathaniel Thurman Milby, Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cully Teague, Jeffersonville, IN (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edwin S. Nolt, Liberty, KY (Nov. 18, 1944-Nov. 18, 2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Layton L. Rogers, Sr., Casey Co., KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Louise Dunbar Nobles, Adair Co., KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Pierce, Adair County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Perry Pennington, Breeding, KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Affield Davis, Taylor Co., KY (1969-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Quincy McQueary, 38, Russell Co., KY (1976-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kay Lowe, 57, Russell Co., KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Petty Turner, 68, Columbia, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Lyle Earhart, 73, Metcalfe Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elmer Hickerson Gipson, 93, Taylor Co., KY (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale W. Mullins, 92, Russell Co., KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Sebastion, 81, Taylor Co., KY/Metcalfe Co., KY native (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Schickel, 91, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Leroy Mark Yokley, Metcalfe County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Raymond Followell, Casey County, KY (1963-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amanda Dawn Phelps, Russell Springs, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Witt Davis, 92, Casey County, KY (1925-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Pingleton (1985-2017), LWC Wrestling Icon Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Constance (Connie) Hopper Jones, 71, Russell Springs, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Shane Rice, 66, Columbia, KY (1958-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Patrick (Pat) Wethington, 70, Cambpellsville, KY native (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd Lee Roy, Dunnville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garmoline Carpenter, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Greg Atwood, 57, Casey County, KY (1961-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hershel Wayne Flowers, 87, formerly of Burkesville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Isaiah Crew, 18, Liberty, KY (2003-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Douglas Hoffman, 78, Columbia, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John L. Heilers, 74, Columbia, KY (1950-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Myrtle Grider, 87, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ross Albert Mensik, Jr., 76, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell Glen Mobley, 84, Taylor County, KY (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherman Dale Darnell (1952-1997) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tama Collen Dixon, 59, Owensboro, KY (1959-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia O. Minor, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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