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Daily News for Thursday, June 11, 2026
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Columbia-Adair EDA to meet June 17 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold the next monthly meeting at 8amCT on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-11 20:44:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Sumitomo employees approved for training and development From Scottie Ellis/Brandon Mattingly Frankfort, KY - On June 11, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted that Team Kentucky will provide workforce training and skills development to over 7,400 Kentuckians. This continued investment in our state workforce is thanks to support provided through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. (BSSC), which oversees programs attached to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development that help private-sector businesses establish industry-specific training initiatives. Approvals from last month's meeting included workforce training support for over 960 employees at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. Other approvals include 634 trainees for Toyotetsu Mid America in Owensboro, 300 employees at RFC in Shelbyville, 286 workers at Algood Food Co. in Louisville, 264 trainees at Grupo Antolin Kentucky in Hopkinsville, 257 employees at Commonwealth Cooperage in Morehead, and 232 employees at Sumitomo Electrical Wiring Systems in Edmonton, among others. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-11 20:37:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Leona Marie Akin, 73, Columbia, KY (1952-2026) Leona Marie Akin of Columbia passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was 73 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Monday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-11 20:31:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Onda Wayne Burton, 71, Columbia, KY (1954-2026) Onda Wayne Burton of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his residence. He was 71 years old. Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Richard Lehman officiating. Burial will follow in the Bearwallow Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10amCT on Sunday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-11 20:26:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Boil Water Advisory issued From Columbia/Adair Utilities District Date Issued 6/11/2026, Time Issued 6:05pmCT A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers on Baker Street, Mack Street, Cole Street, Mitchell Street, and the side street off of Mitchell Street. The advisory has been issued due to a main line break. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. 2026-06-11 20:22:27 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Enjoying the song and poem Bill Collins writes: What a wonderful song (poem) by Dr. Arnold!!Comments re: Physicist playing with poetry 2026-06-11 19:26:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Kevel Grider, age 94, Russell County, KY Kevel Grider, age 94, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was born on Tuesday, April 26 1932, in Russell Springs, the daughter of Arizona West Stephens and Ezra Stephens, who preceded her in death. She was a retired cook in the Russell County School System and a long time member of Main Street Church of God. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-11 17:55:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Official proclamation: Mark Twain Week starts Monday The week of June 14-20, 2026 is proclaimed "Jane Lampton Clemens and Mark Twain Week" in Columbia, Kentucky by Mayor Pamela Hoots. This is in recognition of the collaboration between Lindsey Wilson University and the Arts Administration Program at Lindsey Wilson University; with input from the Adair County History and Genealogy Research Center and the Adair County Arts Council. The proclamation follows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-11 12:32:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Mark Twain says - Kicking off his week in Columbia Mark Twain Week in Columbia, KY: “Don't go around saying the world owes you a living.Columbia Magazine will feature his quotes all through the celebration week. Feel free to click "contact" or "comment" and send your favorites anytime. 2026-06-11 12:29:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Jeff Tolbert and Primitive Road in concert June 18 From Rodney Smith Jeff Tolbert and Primitive Road will be performing an evening of Bluegrass Gospel Music at the Separate Baptist Campground at 6pmCT on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The Fox Family will be opening for them. There is no entry fee, and there will be a freewill offering taken up during the service. Separate Baptist Campground is located at 243 Campground Rd., Russell Springs, KY. 2026-06-11 09:19:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Bible School starts June 15 at Knifley Christian Church From Marsha Bennett Knifley Christian Church will be having Bible School from 6pmCT to 8pmCT nightly on June 15-19, 2026, with a Closing Program (with a surprise) from 1pmCT to 4pmCT on Saturday June 20, 2026. The theme is 'In Search of Treasure Island'. Everyone is invited! Knifley Christian Church is located at 7710 Elkhorn Rd., Knifley, KY. 2026-06-11 09:13:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Rounder's Station and Nathan Stanley at CRD June 16 From Sharon Dodson The Center for Rural Development We will salute veterans and active-duty military at a special bluegrass concert opening at 5pmCT/6pmET on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at The Center for Rural Development 2292 South Hwy. 27, Somerset, KY. The opening act for Nathan Stanley will be local Bluegrass group Rounder's Station featuring Jacob Irvin, playing lead guitar; singer, Carl Vanover on banjo and vocals; Benny Johnson, with the mandolin and vocals; plus Randy Frye on the acoustic bass. Tickets for Nathan Stanley and Rounder's Station on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, start at just $25 plus fees & taxes. Veterans and Active Military members will receive a $5.00 per ticket discount. Tickets can be purchased at The Center's Box Office, by calling 606-677-6000, or online at www.centertech.com. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-11 08:51:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Carol Perkins: Bible School Previous Column: Frog Legs By Carol Perkins Bible schools are in full swing throughout our county. My sermon for the kids last Sunday was about the classic Bible school songs I grew up singing. Turns out, most had never heard them, so it was time they did. I asked everyone to raise their hands if they had attended Bible school, and most did. Guy didn't raise his hand because he had told me that his church in Summer Shade didn't have Bible school. I felt sorry for him. I bet those kids couldn't believe we had Bible school in the old days. When they heard the congregation singing old-time Bible school songs, they were amazed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-11 08:43:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
KY General Fund and Road Fund receipts for May 2026 Frankfort, KY - The Office of State Budget Director reported on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, that May's General Fund receipts fell 3.0 percent. Total revenues for the month were $1,163.9 million, compared to $1,200.3 million during May 2025. Receipts have now grown 1.3 percent for the first eleven months of FY26. The official General Fund estimate is $15,498.9 million, which is 1.3 percent less than what was collected last year. With one month remaining in the fiscal year, collections can decline 27.2 percent in June and still hit the estimate and can decline by 16.2 percent to avoid the forecasted $156 million General Fund revenue shortfall. State Budget Director John Hicks remarked that "Despite General Fund receipts falling 3.0 percent in May, receipts are on pace to exceed the official revenue estimate, in part due to 6.0 percent year-to-date growth in the sales and use tax. May's growth of 7.9 percent signals strength in the Kentucky economy, especially considering that the spike in gasoline prices has crowded out household income available for other purchases. Receipts from payroll withholding from the individual income tax are strong with just a 5.2 percent drop in collections while the tax rate dropped 12.5 percent from 4 percent to 3.5 percent in January, indicating that wage, salary, and employment growth have offset more than half of rate-lowering effect." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-11 08:39:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 11 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Tammy Sexton (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Alice Turner (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Lloyd and Josephine Wilson (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Jolley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Audrie Ezra Hamilton (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beverly Akin Redmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Andrew | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Andrew, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryleigh Addison Wheet (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie DeVore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaitlyn Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaitlynn Faith George (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kimberly Kean (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mitchell Corbin (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wayne "Goose" Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Cosby (Dick) Jeffries, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marvelle J. Beard, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy Clark, 61, Taylor Co. KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Daniel Bruce Patterson, Green Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Jean Coffey Burton, Adair Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John "Johnny" McFarland, Adair County, KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory birthday, Alfred David Ford, Green County, KY (1945 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Carol Allinson, Adair Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aileen Bernice Salsman, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary P. Cooper, 99, Russell County, KY (1914-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Ralph Burgess, Russell County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orvis Turner, 79, Adair County, KY, (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Keltner, Adair County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Huff, 70, Columbia, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Arnold, 101, Adair Co., KY native (1914-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Barnett, Taylor County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hobert E (Hobe) Wilson, 93, Russell Co., KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Chaney, 67 Casey County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Gaskins, Russell County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Hurt Foust, 78, Adair Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Buddy) Johnson, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wendell Johnson, Taylor County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Ann Stephens, 58, Edmonton, KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony Wade Meadows, 58, Green County, KY (1959-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Lee Wise Johns, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Lee Chelf Waggener (June 11, 1903 - March 2, 1984) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Dean Andrew, Jr., 65, Glensfork, KY (1959-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald G. Smith, 82, Jamestown, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everrett Randall Penick, 82, Taylor Co., KY native (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George 'Butch' Coleman, 74, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Justice, 68, Russell County, KY (1951-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Robert Compton (1905) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Earl Harper, Sr., 77, Edmonton, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leo Earls, 77, Jamestown, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Sylvia Sue Collings, 74, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadine Darnell, 77, Columbia, KY (1948-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Onda Wayne Burton, 71, Columbia, KY (1954-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paulette Landis Beard Sprowles, Green Co., KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reverend Gerald Wayne Reliford, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven E. Mason, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Ralph Warriner, 82, Russell County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday,Miss Lucille Kirtley, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2015 | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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