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Daily News for Friday, April 24, 2026
Southern Heirs in concert at Egypt Christian From Robbie Bell The Southern Heirs will be in concert at Egypt Christian Church in Adair County on Sunday night April 26, 2026 at 6:30pmCT. 2026-04-24 21:49:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Pickett's Chapel free Country Ham Supper is April 25 From Ann Smith Pickett's Chapel is having their annual Country Ham Supper from 5pmCT to 8pmCT on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Country ham, potatoes, green beans, slaw, and fried apples, for all you can eat for FREE, to show our appreciation to everyone who has supported us through the years. Come and fellowship and enjoy a meal on us!! Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 270.805.1152, 270.634.1354, or 270.634.1167. Pickett's Chapel is located at 3047 Portland Road, in the Portland/Milltown Community of Adair County. 2026-04-24 15:40:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 25 The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 to 2 at nearly 4,200 locations nationwide. For those unable to participate in this month's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, there are more than 16,500 pharmacies, hospitals, and businesses that offer safe medication disposal year-round. In addition, many police departments also provide permanent drop boxes to ensure Every Day is Take Back Day. 2026-04-24 11:58:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Leon McQueary, 71, Casey County, KY Leon McQueary, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 21,2026, in Liberty. Born January 7, 1955, in Casey County, KY, he was a son of the late Lee Ottis McQueary, Sr. and Nettie Knight McQueary. Leon was a self-employed gate hauler for over 40 years. He enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, being outdoors, and traveling - especially to the Smoky Mountains. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-24 11:57:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kathy Wells, Taylor County, KY Kathy Wells of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Garnett Rice and Virginia Durrett Rice, was born September 5, 1947, in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 1:32 P.M., Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Campbellsville. Age: 78 Kathy had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church. She was a retired schoolteacher at Taylor County Elementary School. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-24 11:55:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lindsey Wilson University Singers at CUMC April 28 By Shelby Burton The Lindsey Wilson University Singers will join forces with the Somerset Big Band for an evening celebrating the timeless music of the Great American Songbook in a free performance at 7pmCT on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville St., Columbia. The Somerset Big Band, founded in 2016, is a 21-member ensemble made up of professional musicians and community members from central and eastern Kentucky. The group performs traditional big band jazz and new compositions at festivals, community events and concerts throughout the region. At the April 28 concert, the 35-member Lindsey Wilson Singers will perform a mix of songs with jazz-infused harmonies from the American Songbook, which generally refers to popular songs and jazz compositions from the 1920s through the 1960s. Some of the selections scheduled to be performed include Fisher, Shay and Goodwin's "When You're Smilin'," Bart Howard's "Fly Me to the Moon," and Jones and Kahn's "What'll I Do." The concert at Columbia United Methodist Church will also serve as a preview for the Lindsey Wilson Singers as they prepare for their annual spring tour. Following the university's spring commencement on May 1-2, 2026, the Lindsey Wilson Singers will perform in Michigan, with stops in Holland and Mackinac Island. 2026-04-24 11:37:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Letter: American Bittern Beth Grant writes: Today is April 24, 2026. How can this bird have been spotted on April 26, 2026?Beth, Thanks for catching the error. We'd like to say that "future birding" is the hot new hobby, but the reality is that those reports were for April 21, and for some reason, April dates in 2026 have been a challenge to type correctly. We'll get the article corrected. -Pen Comments re: American Bittern spotted in Adair Co. 2026-04-24 11:12:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
A message from Superintendent Faulkner By Jason C. Faulkner, Superintendent Adair County Public Schools I want to take a few moments to clarify and address some of the concerns and criticisms regarding the handling of yesterday's bomb threat. First, I want to acknowledge that situations like this create a great deal of worry for our families and staff. That concern is completely understandable. Unfortunately, in today's climate, schools across the country must be prepared to respond to these types of threats. For that reason, we have established safety plans and procedures that are designed to ensure a swift, coordinated, and effective response in situations like this. To provide full transparency, I would like to provide an exact timeline of how yesterday's events transpired. Yesterday at 1:20, l was made aware of a phone call received at Adair County Elementary School warning of a pipe bomb that was placed on the outside of the school building. ACES immediately initiated their lockdown procedures, and an emergency call was placed to 911, informing them of our situation. As an extra precaution, all schools on the Adair County campus were placed on immediate lockdown. I was in contact with our Columbia Chief of Police, members of the Sheriff's Department, and members of the state police, who all informed me that they were making a coordinated effort to do a sweep of the entire campus to make sure that everything was safe. Employees of the board of education were on site at the school, aiding first responders in securing the area. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-24 11:05:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair Co. Food Pantry Annual Fish Fry is May 1 From Michele Fruth Adair County Food Pantry will hold its spring Fish Fry from 10:30amCT To 2pmCT on Friday, May 1, 2026, behind the Columbia United Methodist Church at 203 S. Monroe St., Columbia, KY. Famous volunteer Chefs Richard Phelps and Robert Flowers will be serving up your choice of Fish w/hushpuppies or BBQ Boston Butt on bun, plus coleslaw, chips, water and dessert, all for just $10. For pre-orders, please call or text 270-250-5432, or call 270-634-1820 or 270-378-1162. 2026-04-24 10:21:47 | Comments | Printable version
Michael Adam Curry, 37, Columbia, KY (1988-2026) Michael Adam Curry of Columbia passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Columbia, KY. He was 37 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Bearwallow Cemetery, with military honors provided by VFW Post 6097. Visitation will be on Monday from 5pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Tuesday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-24 10:13:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rogers Explorers from Adair and surrounding counties A total of 181 students - rising high school freshmen - from Southern and Eastern Kentucky have been selected to participate in the 2026 Rogers Explorers Program. Rogers Explorers is an intensive three-day, two-night summer leadership program presented by The Center for Rural Development in partnership with the University of Pikeville, Union Commonwealth University, Morehead State University, University of the Cumberlands, Lindsey Wilson University, and Eastern Kentucky University. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-24 09:43:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Phillip Earl Capps, 72, Burkesville, KY Phillip Earl Capps, age 72 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home. Phillip was born on April 11, 1954 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Earl Glen Capps and Bebe Sharp Capps. Phillip was a longtime E.M.T. and employee of Cumberland County Hospital. He had attended Liberty Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents Lula and A.O. Sharp and Pansy and Jim Capps, one brother Jimmie Capps and a special uncle Vernon Capps. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-24 09:41:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Dale Norris Wright, 68, Burkesville, KY Dale Norris Wright of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, having attained the age of 68 years, 5 months, and 30 days. He was born in Burkesville, Kentucky on Wednesday, October 23, 1957, the son of Roy Edward and Nina Grace (Norris) Wright. He was of Christian faith and a member of Dutch Creek Methodist Church. He enjoyed playing and singing gospel music for his church, hunting, fishing, and enjoyed being a Certified Shooting Sports Coach with Cumberland County 4-H Club. He was a Cumberland County High School graduate class of 1976 and a bus driver for the Cumberland County School District. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-24 09:40:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 24 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Patricia Hadley (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bro. Ralph And Bobbie Sue Hadley (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Owen and Evelyn Pollard (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Sheena Kelsay (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allison Burton (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deven Stone (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelsi Walker (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin L. Bault | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lillian Collins (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda (Bell) Forbis (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Coomer (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Jo Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, McKinlee Danielle Stone (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richard Paul Baldwin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell A. Vassallo, Esq, Casey County, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Waggener, Adair County, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nona Bess Curry Bennett, Adair Co., KY (1938-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia Flatt, 85, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Spurling, 77, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Allen Cox, Casey Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Nash, Taylor Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sophia Burton, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma C. Dalton, Casey Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John C. (J.C.) Bryant, Adair County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iva Dean Pittman, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell Gleason Pyles, Adair Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Gene Anderson, 67, Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Graves Shively, Taylor Co., KY (1916 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carrie Helen Lester Garrett, Beaumont, Metcalfe Co. KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Muriel Gene Tedder, Knifley, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dean Miller Alexander, 62, Cumberland Co., KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty D. Boone Russell County, KY, (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenton Lyle Pierce, 56, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Renee Marie Weddle, 44, Russell County, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Getha West, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Paul McCubbin, Taylor Co., (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence E. Bryant, 76, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas Mills, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Helen (Garmon) Parks, Austin, IN (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, June Etta Cornell, 93, formerly of Breeding, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Sue Stocton, 61, Taylor Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Risen Dile, 73, Taylor Co., KY/Green County, KY native (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale (Peewee) Johnson, 76, Russell Co., KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank C. Ramsey, Adair County, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Grace Ann Jones , Taylor Co., KY (1963-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ancil Curtis Vanoy, 90, Liberty, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann Powell, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Newcomb, 80, Cub Run, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Bell, 62, Jamestown, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Finis Foster, 77, Adair Co. native (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeary Arnold Withers, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessica N. Passmore, 31, Loretto, KY (1991-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kermit Eugene (Gene) Johnson, 93, Liberty, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Wayne Burton, 65, Liberty, KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Velma Bond, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Paul (Pookie) Baldwin, 32, Columbia, KY (1990-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Cravens, 91, Liberty, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William W. (Pooch) Poynter, 78, Knob Lick, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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