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Daily News for Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Plans underway for 250th birthday celebration The City of Columbia is planning activities for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Activities are going on across the United States to celebrate the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence. In 2027, the City of Columbia will be recognizing the 225th anniversary of the founding of the town. As a part of these events, the city will be announcing activities for the community this summer; and, begin to organize events for 2027. Mayor Hoots invites ideas from residents, contact City Hall at 270-384-3603. 2026-04-22 21:25:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
George Perkins, Jr, 60, Campbellsville, KY George Perkins, Jr. of the Perkins Farm in Campbellsville, son of Evelyn Joyce DeSpain Perkins and the late George Perkins, Sr., was born September 8, 1965 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 7:47 A.M., Monday, April 20, 2026 in Owensboro. Age: 60 He was a semi-retired brick mason. He united in marriage to Vistia Spurling and they had been married twenty-seven years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-22 21:20:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Joyce Elaine Sneed, 67, Columbia, KY (1958-2026) Joyce Elaine Sneed of Columbia passed away at her residence on Monday, April 20, 2026. She was 67 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Cave Family Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10amCT on Monday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-22 19:52:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Carol Perkins: Celebration, Now, Come On Previous Column: Swimmy Head By Carol Perkins The old Metcalfe County High School gym rocked Friday afternoon when around 200 elementary students danced, jumped in the bouncy houses, and ate all the popcorn, pizza, and water they could hold. What a joy to see so much organized chaos among young students at the After School Sock Hop. First, we checked the permission slips to see who would pick them up. We mostly know each other, but you never know! Then we collected admission money and told them to hold on to their snack money. "I don't have any snack money," a few would say, but we told them all would be okay. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-22 19:08:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Ryan Marshall Sneed, 38, Columbia, KY (1987-2026) Ryan Marshall Sneed of Columbia passed away on Monday April 20, 2026, in Columbia, KY. He was 38 years old. The family has chosen cremation, and no services are scheduled at this time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-22 19:02:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Celebrate Earth Day at SCC on April 26 From William Feese The public is invited to Somerset Community College's 2026 Earth Day Celebration, which will be held from NoonCT to 3:30pmCT on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at SCC Somerset Campus, 808 Monticello St, Join us on campus as we celebrate Earth Day 2026 with an afternoon focused on sustainability, environmental education, and community connection. Earth Day at SCC is a family-friendly, rain-or-shine event that brings together local organizations, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits designed to inspire care for our planet. What to expect:
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Letter: Genealogy Center John King writes: My parents were James Earl Burris and Lucy Dixon. Looking for relatives who are still living. Thank you.Note: John can be contacted at 574-410-0029. Comments re: Genealogy & History Research Center celebrates 5 years open 2026-04-22 18:47:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Commodities Update From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Thank you to everyone who came out to the Jim Blair Center today. We had an overwhelming response to the commodities giveaway, and distributed approximately 350 bags before supplies were exhausted. Due to this incredible turnout, we will not be able to distribute commodities tomorrow. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving the community again soon. 2026-04-22 18:43:35 | Comments | Printable version
April proclaimed National County Government Month From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant proclaimed April 2026 as National County Government Month in Adair County, recognizing the hard work and dedication of all county employees, and encouraging all officials, employees, schools, and residents to participate in county government activities. Staff honored in the proclamation were:
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Words of Wisdom for April 22, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "Grief is just really love. It's all the love you want to give, but now cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, in the lump in your throat, in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go." -Jamie Anderson Farm-fresh, free-range eggs just $4/dozen. Call 270-805-1527 to schedule a pickup.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, or on the Clifty Creek Farm Facebook page. 2026-04-22 13:34:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Cattlemen will kick off Beef Month with Ribeye Sandwiches The Adair County Cattlemen's Association will be serving $10.00 ribeye sandwich plates (includes chips, a cookie, & a drink) from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Friday, May 1, 2026 (while supplies last), at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. This event is open to the public -- be sure to invite friends & neighbors! 2026-04-22 13:29:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Happy Earth Day 2026 - how we celebrate For over a quarter of a century Columbia Magazine has been celebrating the people and land of our region - we have the blessings of living in peace, in a magical landscape, green, well watered, level to rolling landscape. Today, Earth Day 2026, we honor and think about how we are caring for our place. From the thousands of photos in our archives, it looks like we're doing a pretty good job. The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970. Recognized by many as the birth of the U.S. environmental movement, the nationwide demonstration spurred a dramatic rise in public concern about environmental issues. In the 50 years since its creation, Earth Day has grown into an event observed by a billion people in nearly 200 countries each year. 2026-04-22 13:09:22 | Comments | Printable version
Debra Sue Clark, 63, Columbia, KY (1962-2026) Debra Sue Cave Clark of Columbia passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Columbia. She was 63 years old. The family has chosen cremation, and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-22 12:35:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
American Bittern spotted in Adair Co. According to eBird's Adair County Rare Bird Alert, birders Nathan Kunze and Logan Anderson reported an American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) in Adair County on April 21, 2026. Their checklist is marked near the junction of Duckbill Road and Corp Road, across the road from the Janice Holt Giles Cabin. The location link for the sighting is maps.google.com. All About Birds says "You'll need sharp eyes to catch sight of an American Bittern. This streaky, brown and buff heron can materialize among the reeds, and disappear as quickly, especially when striking a concealment pose with neck stretched and bill pointed skyward. These stealthy carnivores stand motionless amid tall marsh vegetation, or patiently stalk fish, frogs, and insects. They are at their most noticeable in spring, when the marshes resound with their odd booming calls that sounds like the gulps of a thirsty giant." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-22 12:31:15 | Comments | Printable version
Genealogy & History Research Center celebrates 5 years open From Mike Watson The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of the first day open--19 April 2021. It is hard to believe this will be five full years of activities here--nearly 250 history/genealogy meetings and/or classes, over five thousand visiting researchers, thousands of email and face book and telephone questions answered. We invite anyone and everyone who hasn't visited us to date--and of course anyone who has been here to visit or research--to visit the Research Center, look at our changing exhibits, and research or just visit. -Mike, Annita, Serena, and Ernie From the CM Archives: 2026-04-22 11:46:53 | Comments | Printable version
A personal journey to community health vision By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress A new locally owned fitness facility has opened its doors in Columbia, with a focus that goes beyond traditional workouts and aims to build a healthier community. Infinity Fitness & Wellness Center, founded by O'Shaughnessy Frazier and his wife, Shantila Rexroat Frazier, opened last Friday, though final preparations have faced some unexpected delays. Frazier said the opening timeline has been impacted by equipment issues tied to supply complications. "The equipment company that we purchased it from has sold the plates off of our equipment," Frazier said. "Mine's been paid for about a year now, and they were storing it for me. Now, since the tariffs hit, they couldn't get mine in from China, so they couldn't deliver it. That's pushed me behind opening a whole month because of that." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-22 08:52:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 22 Happy Anniversary, Jerry and Vickie Hadley (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Josh and Amanda Dartt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Judy and John McCasland (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benji Gold | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Ward | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Damon Hicks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth and Bethany McLean (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gracie Todd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Morrison (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Ford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Todd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lynda McKinley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Margie Absher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Keltner (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Oscar Molten Claywell, (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pheobie Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Renea Derman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tate Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Simpson (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Bim) Poff, Casey County, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephanie Johnson, Yosemite, KY (1983-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Marple, Liberty, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John R. Hayes Liberty, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Marie Sanders Wright, Green Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth L. Rogers, Columbia, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsie Louise Foster Milby (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul M. Furkin, Adair Co., KY (1934-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Pyles, Taylor CO., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Nadine Hackney, Adair Co., KY, native (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freddy Watson, Taylor County, KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Doug Conner, Adair County, KY, native (1966-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Bradshaw, Adair County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Azro Coomer, Adair County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hattie Marie Keith, 89, Russell Springs, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Lynn Overstreet, 54, Casey County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Eugene Hadley, 81, Adair Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chesley Richards, 95, Russell Co., KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Neil Ellis, 33, Richmond, KY (1982-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Kay Gower, 74, Adair County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miss Addison Gayle Bray , infant, Taylor Co., KY (Apr 22 - Aug 7, 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Hines, 57, Casey County, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ralph Houston Clark, 72, Green Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Blankenship, Adair County, KY native (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ansel Newton, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Rogers Scott (1909-1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Paul Osborne, 45, Campbellsville, KY (1979-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby David Brockman, 69, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debra Sue Clark, 63, Columbia, KY (1962-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Corbin, 92, Columbia, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwight Kerns, 68, Jamestown, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Nolan Hays, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garlin Gadberry, 86, Fairplay, KY (1939-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harrison Richardson, 88, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Anthony Reliford, 39, Columbia, KY (1985-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, June Dickerson Neat, 90, Columbia, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loretta Fletcher, 83, Glensfork, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lusada Neeley Keeton, Cumberland Co., KY native (1921-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Riley Lewis Davidson, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Page, 62, Columbia, KY (1963-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tracy Hancock, 54, Columbia, KY (1968-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. 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