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Daily News for Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Columbia Laundry & Tanning Grand Opening is April 23 From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the Columbia Laundry & Tanning Grand Opening at 11:30amCT on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Columbia Laundry & Tanning is located at 1405 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Refreshments will be served. 2026-04-21 15:36:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce
KSPF establishes Judy Taylor Philanthropy Leadership Award From Alison Chavies, Executive Director Kentucky State Police Foundation Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky State Police Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Judy Taylor Philanthropy Leadership Award, a distinguished new recognition to be presented annually at the Foundation's Roundtable Fundraising Events. Judy Taylor passed away on October 12, 2023. This award has been created to honor and perpetuate her legacy as a devoted board member whose dedication, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to the men and women of the Kentucky State Police helped shape the Foundation's philanthropic mission. Through this award, the Foundation will recognize individuals who embody the same spirit of leadership, advocacy, generosity, and kindness, whose impact advances both the mission of the Kentucky State Police Foundation and the safety and well-being of communities across the Commonwealth. Nominations and additional information about the award process can be found at https://kspfoundation.org/. The deadline to submit nominations is April 27, 2026. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-21 15:34:56 | Comments | Printable version
Terry Lawless, 82, Russell County, KY Terry Farmer W. Lawless, 82, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at home. He was born in Russell Springs, KY on September 21, 1943, a son of the late Francis (Holt) and Oldon Lawless. He served in the U.S. Army, he was a heavy equipment operator and farmer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-21 13:43:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Tommy Davidson, 61, Cumberland County, KY Thomas "Tommy" Davidson of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, having attained the age of 61 years, 4 months, and 1 day. He was born on Friday, December 18, 1964, in Glasgow, Kentucky, the son of Thomas Leo & Raymona Berneese (Humphrey) Davidson. He was of the Christian faith and worked as a medical technician for Cumberland Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Paul & Margie Humphrey; and paternal grandparents, Walter & Mary Davidson. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-21 13:42:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month The month of April 2026 was proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month as the result of a proclamation issued by Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots on April 13, 2026. Members of the Lake Cumberland Children's Advocacy Center, Adair County Attorney's Office, and social services attended the proclamation signing.
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KSP statement on trooper-involved shooting in Adair Co. From Sherry Bray The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by Post 15 in Columbia to investigate a trooper-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, April 20, 2026, shortly before 7pmCT in Adair County. The initial investigation indicates that officers from the Adair County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) responded yesterday to a disturbance call at a residence on Chestnut Grove Road just before 11amCT. ACSO deputies and another individual encountered Mr. Ryan Sneed, a 39-year-old male from Columbia. Mr. Sneed was armed with a firearm and began shooting at the deputy and the other individual, and they took cover remaining pinned down for several hours. Additional law enforcement agencies, KSP troopers and officers were dispatched to the scene and upon arrival were immediately fired upon by Mr. Sneed, who was barricaded in the residence. Shortly after shots were fired, the KSP Special Response Team (SRT) was requested to respond, and upon their arrival, successfully rescued both the pinned-down deputies and another individual and escorted them to safety. Over several hours, law enforcement attempted to communicate with Mr. Sneed and negotiate a peaceful resolution. Throughout much of the afternoon, Mr. Sneed periodically continued firing at law enforcement, who returned fire on several occasions. Shortly before 7pmCT, Mr. Sneed exited the residence armed with a firearm. Members of the KSP SRT discharged their agency-issued firearms, striking Mr. Sneed. Mr. Sneed was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. No law enforcement members were injured during this incident. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-21 11:51:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
KSP report on death investigations From Trooper Jonathan Houk In the morning hours of April 20, 2026, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 received a report of a shooting incident that led Troopers to discover three individuals deceased at three separate residences. KSP Post 15 received a call from the Adair County 911 Center requesting Troopers to respond with the Adair County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) to a reported shooting incident at a residence on Chestnut Grove Road in Adair County. Troopers were told by the 911 Center that an individual had reported that his brother, identified as 37-year-old Michael Adam Curry, had been shot at the residence. Upon law enforcement's arrival, an ACSO Deputy began receiving multiple rounds of gunfire coming from the residence. The Deputy sought cover near her cruiser until she could be safely extracted from the area in front of the residence. The shooter, 38-year-old Ryan Sneed, of Columbia, barricaded himself inside the residence. The KSP Special Response Team responded to the residence to assist Post 15 Troopers until Mr. Sneed could be secured. During the lengthy barricade, KSP learned that Mr. Sneed had made threats to kill his family and began attempts to check on the welfare of his family members. Detectives went to a residence on Lakeview Drive in Adair County to attempt to contact Mr. Sneed's 67-year-old mother, Joyce Sneed, who was located deceased in the residence. Detectives also went to a residence on Henson Road in Adair County to attempt to contact Mr. Sneed's 63-year-old aunt, Debra Clark, who was also found deceased in that residence. The Adair County Coroner pronounced both individuals deceased at each residence. Thankfully, all other family members were located and found to be safe throughout the day. More information detailing the resolution of the barricade situation can be found in a separate news release. Once the barricade was concluded, KSP entered the residence to continue the investigation of the shooting incident and located Michael Adam Curry deceased inside. The Adair County Coroner pronounced Mr. Curry deceased at the scene. The investigations of the murders of Joyce Sneed, Debra Clark, and Michael Adam Curry continue and are being led by Post 15 Detective Josh Dicken. KSP was assisted by numerous law enforcement and emergency services personnel, both from Adair County and surrounding counties. 2026-04-21 11:48:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Co. Grand Jury April 10 indictments On Friday, April 10, 2026, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 4 individuals from Columbia, KY, on charges including wanton endangerment, DUI, reckless driving, burglary, criminal trespass, theft, possession, resisting arrest, and various traffic violations. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The indictments can be viewed here: 2026-04-10-Adair-Indictments-00024-27-Redacted (PDF, 6MB) 2026-04-21 11:44:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Words of Wisdom for April 21, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "When you can't control what's happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what's happening; that's where your power is." 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. 2026-04-21 11:25:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
ACES SBDM Council to meet April 28 From M. Jordan Williams, Principal Adair County Elementary School The regular monthly meeting of the Adair County Elementary School SBDM Council that was scheduled for today has been rescheduled for 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the Library at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. 2026-04-21 10:23:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Lawrence Malcolm Rich, 88, Columbia, KY (1937-2026) Lawrence Malcolm Rich of Columbia passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, April 20, 2026. He was 88 years old. In honoring Mr. Rich's wishes cremation was chosen, and a Celebration of Life service will be held later at the Barnett's Creek Community Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-21 10:20:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Diane Yarberry Murrell, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2026) Diane Yarberry Murrell of Campbellsville passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY. She was 72 years old. Family, friends, former colleagues, and all whose lives were graced by Diane's gentle spirit are invited to honor her memory at a Memorial Gathering from 1pmCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, April 25, 2026, followed by a Memorial Service from 2pmCT to 3pmCT. Both events will be held at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, located at 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-21 10:16:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
2026 Alpha Kappa Phi Review explores wide range of topics By Shelby Burton Christianity and socialism in Western Europe, Appalachian identity, and an analysis of influential children's media are among the topics explored in the latest issue of Lindsey Wilson University's Alpha Kappa Phi Review. The 12th edition of the journal of undergraduate research in the humanities was released online on Monday, April 20, 2026. It can be read for free here: AKO Spring 2026 (PDF). The editorial staff of the 12th edition of Alpha Kappa Phi Review is: Alannah Bowman '27, Emma Couch '27, Briana Frey '29, Cadence Groce '27, Jesse LaGrange '26, Shiane Lussier '26, McKenzie Melton '29, Yesh Singayao '27, Leona Smith '28 and Christian Varga '28. The issue's nine articles include: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-21 10:03:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 21 Happy Anniversary, David and Teresa Giles (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Larry and Tammy Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris G. Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Graham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Carole Neagle Boils | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Froedge (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelci Marie Ramsey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lariat Deanna Baker (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Malory Feese Burton. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Olivia Grace Lynn (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Raegan Grace Atwood | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Ann Grant (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Taylor BreAnn Burton and Tristan Rose Burton (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoriam, Valerie Wheeler Morris (d. April 21, 2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Burton, 85, Adair County, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Pyles, 81, Adair County, KY (1939-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth P. Thomas Adair Co., KY (1910) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inez Burton Bernard Roden, Adair County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Compton , 81, Adair County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, April Ann Rooks (1984-2002) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Ryder Blair, 83, Greensburg, KY (1933-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Walton, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Bradley, 71, Green County, KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Walton, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Eads, 68, Liberty, KY (1947-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Eugene Thomas, 90, Casey Co., KY native (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lewis Watson, 92, Adair County, KY (1927-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Howard Garmon, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1939-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell K. Thurman, Burkesville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Rexroat, Russell Co., KY (1947-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwight Cave, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Fern Polston, 73, Russell County, KY (1941-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elvie R. Wall, Casey Co., KY (1926-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George D. Garrett, 60, Dunnville, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Salem Jones, 83, Green Co., KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glendo Popplewell, 90, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry L. Cummings, 90, Burkesville, KY (1927-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacqueline Stacy Ellis Chavez, 46, Taylor County, KY (1971-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Edward Shirley, 65, Green Co., KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Davenport, 79, Casey Co., KY (1936-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Dubree Cary, 89, Marrowbone, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Andrew, 85, Russell County, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mamie (Wright) Beard, 85, Green Co., KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jane Bryant, 87, Bradfordsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Coffey Franklin, 90, Adair Co., KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxie Howard Smith, 86, Burkesville, KY (1930-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Lee (Shaky Mike) Wright, Taylor County, KY (1961-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Patricia Louise Tucker Nunn, 61, Green Co., KY (1955-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul A. Foley, 83, Russell Co., KY (1932-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Helm, Jr., 73, Jamestown, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald (Abe) Russell, 86, Jamestown, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Curry, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Walters, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winston Kelly Burton, Sr., 72 Russell County, KY (1943-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Yvonne Diane Cappelli, 64, Casey County, KY (1952-2016 Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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