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Daily News for Saturday, June 27, 2026
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Letter: Col William Casey by Richard Phelps Doug McCammish writes: Outstanding rendition of history in a narrative!Comments re: Mark Twain's great grandfather speaks 2026-06-27 14:27:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Carol Perkins: Junior goes to the Prom Previous Column: Here, Chick, Chick, Chick By Carol Perkins I was all alone in the soggy field that I considered my home. The rain kept me hiding under a tree overnight, but when the sun popped out, I brushed myself off and strolled to the main gate. Kari, who looks after me, would show up with food and pat my head. My name is Junior, and I am a camel. I used to perform in a circus and traveled around the U.S. with the elephants, but as I got older and slower, the owners thought it was time for me to retire. What happens to a retired camel? He goes to an auction or worse. At an auction for exotic pets, Garret Judd spotted me. I didn't know his name, but he looked me over, pulled his phone out of his pocket, and called his girlfriend, Kari Constant. As he was describing me, I stood straight and tried not to spit, a bad habit of mine. I put on my best smile and nudged toward him. If he were scouting for a camel, I wanted it to be me. When the cattle trailer backed up to my lot, he tied a string around my neck and led me inside. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-27 14:14:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Hare, MacDougall graduate with PSDA Class 172 From Michael Moore Richmond, KY - On Friday, June 26, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 17 dispatchers from across Kentucky graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training's (DOCJT) Public Safety Dispatch Academy and are now ready to begin answering the call to aid both citizens and law enforcement officers of the commonwealth. Local graduates include Skylar Hare with the Adair County E-911 Center and Madison Mae MacDougall from Russell County E-911. "Today you begin a noble career with an impact that will be felt by all you help in their time of need," Gov. Beshear said. "All of Team Kentucky thanks you for answering the call to serve and wishes you the best in your careers." Dispatch basic training is mandatory for any sworn or civilian employee who will dispatch law enforcement officers by radio at a Criminal Justice Information Systems agency. Graduates of the academy have successfully completed a highly structured and comprehensive curriculum to satisfy mandated training requirements. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-27 14:08:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Words of Wisdom for June 27, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "Two things define us: our patience when we have nothing, and our attitude when we have everything." 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. 2026-06-27 13:57:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Letter: $500,000 Tax Surplus Bryan New writes: When government at any level has received more in taxes than required then said government returns the excess taxes received to the taxpayer. If that government does not for any reason, responsible government officials should be removed from office. It's the people's money.Comments re: Letter: $500,000 surplus collected on Hospital debt 2026-06-27 13:53:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 27 Happy Anniversary, Bethany and Chad Coffey (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gerald and Cynthia Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Marsha Roberts (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Paul and Cathy Abell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Gayle Miller (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barrett K. Blakey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carrissa Carter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christopher T. ingermann, Jr. (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Devan Bishop | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Cooper (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keith Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tamiya Mullins (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Treyton Steele (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vera N. James (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Mae Chapman, Adair County, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jesse Bryant, Jr, Russell Springs, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Kermit Scott, Burkesville, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grant Austin, Liberty, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coach Ron Finley (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Wooten (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Richerson Taylor Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Warren Brown, Sr., Adair Co., KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Arley Elmore Wilson, Green Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Marshall (Mont) Ford, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenny Sexton, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Aaron, Russell County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James William McGuffey, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Essie Brewer, Taylor County, KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Dale Stephens, Russell County, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Turner, Columbia, KY (1978-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Omer Donald Roy, 75, Russell Co., KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Land Turpin, 98, Casey Co., KY (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haskel (Hack) Garmon, Cumberland Co., KY (1915-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Rick) Kerr, 17, Metcalfe County, KY (1997-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mickey Kenn Alcorn, 62, Cumberland Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Sue Fields Conrad , Glasgow, KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Holt, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josie Lynn Noel, 17, Casey Co., KY (2000-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ryan Livengood, 23, Stanford, KY (1994-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlie Kerr, 79, Russell County, KY (1940-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Lee Harrison, 71, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Ray Hines, 71, Casey Co., KY native (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Frank Loy, 84, Fairplay, KY native (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Levi Janes, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorena Smith, 86, Green Co., KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melvin C. Antle, 84, Columbia, KY (1941-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy Durham, 73, Liberty, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lynn Keltner, 56, Columbia, KY (1968-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie L. Stephens, 71, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Pickett Moore, Greensburg, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Scott Larame Mardis, 44, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Lou Holmes McDonald, 67, Liberty, KY (1951-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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