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Daily News for Sunday, May 31, 2026
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Adair Co 4-H Rabbit/Poultry Club at RC Fair The Adair County 4-H Rabbit/Poultry Club traveled to the Russell County Fair on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and came home with numerous awards. Rabbit Show:
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Tommy Druen: The games we're playing Previous Column: How our society wins By Tommy Druen Having a teenage son has taught me many things. One uncomfortable truth I've learned is when he's shopping for clothes, I need to find a way to kill time. He can agonize over the most minute details, sizes, colors, patterns and the clock seems to stop entirely once he disappears into a fitting room. The other day, he was shopping at a nearby sporting goods store. In the interest of impartiality, I'll leave it anonymous. But let's just say it's the kind of place that becomes a risky Google search if you forget the apostrophe in its name. While my son agonizingly debated whether he wanted a fishing shirt with a hood or without, I wandered through the rest of the store and found myself in the baseball section. The inventory itself didn't surprise me, but the price tags sure did. I picked up what looked like an ordinary youth mitt and nearly dropped it when I saw the sticker price. $329. Thinking it had to be some kind of premium model, I checked others nearby. Out of about ten options, the cheapest ran $189. That's when I started doing the math. What does it actually cost to outfit a kid for baseball these days? Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-31 11:49:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Tommy Druen
Alice Irvin, 72, Columbia, KY (1954-2026) Alice Faye Coffey Irvin of Columbia passed away at home on Friday, May 29, 2026. She was 72 years old. Funeral services will be held at 3pmCT on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the Bearwallow Methodist Church, 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Logan Wilkerson and Bro. Wes Irvin officiating. Burial will follow in the Bearwallow Cemetery. Visitation will be after NoonCT on Monday at Bearwallow Methodist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-31 11:38:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Miners and sippers Billy Joe Fudge writes: My dear Narda, for surely there are,Poetic commentary re: There's More to Life Than Just Bugs 2026-05-31 11:33:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Words of Wisdom for May 31, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder Never regret a day in your life: good days give happiness, bad days give experience, worst days give lessons, and best days give memories. 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. 2026-05-31 11:24:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Sammie Clarence Burns, 80, Green County, KY Sammie Clarence Burns of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Cecil Mink Burns and Ella Mae Logue Burns, was born on Monday, August 20, 1945 in Springfield, Kentucky and departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2026 at his home. He was 80 years, 9 months, and 5 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended Beech Grove Baptist Church. Prior to retirement, he worked in maintenance for International Harvester, Donaldson Company, and Murakami. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-31 11:01:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 31 Happy Anniversary, Bobby and Jerry Moore (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Richard and Gladys Baker (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allene Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angelina Firkins (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandi Garrett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brayden Christopher Stotts (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christy Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David J. Wells (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ernestine Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Firkin (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kasen Lane Maulden (2018 | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Lacy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison Bishop (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maryann Koerner (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Elizabeth Bardin (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Elizabeth Bardin, (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Payne | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vicky Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vocal Pelly | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Thomas Anderson, 50, of Marrowbone, KY (1965-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Grider Patterson, Liberty, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Ray Smith, Danville, KY (1954-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Aleen Davis, Green Co., KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond "Ray" Coles FlewwellinTaylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Louise Cox Lobb, Green Co., KY native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Jackson, Russell Co., KY (1934-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessaphine Janes Wheeler, Adair Co., KY native (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Leon Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Wright, Green County, KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arthur Wayne Cox, Taylor County, KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tonnie E. Bell, 70, Casey County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lela A. Vetter, Green County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie J. Robertson, Russell Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Goff Cary, Burkesville, KY, (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clemmie Odell Karnes, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Isenberg, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene (Peggy) McKinney Darnell, Green Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie White, 60, Columbia, KY (1955-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth M. Houk, Russell Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alene H. Grider, 87, Russell County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas D. Wilson, 70, Windsor, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James V. (Jimmy) Beams, 82, Green Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elma P. Buis, 80, Casey County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard L. Blaul, 77, Taylor County, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Blakey, 88, Russell Co., KY/Adair native (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elvin Grider, 80, Adair County, KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Ray Mondie, 46, Liberty, KY (1971-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Flickner, 76, Adair County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Long, 83, formerly of Adair County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sally Mae Edwards, age 100, Casey County, KY (1912) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Adam Michael Edwards, 31, Green County, KY (1988-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, August Lepiarczyk (1901-1981) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Richardson, 70, Greensburg, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benny Joe Humphress, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Long Hogan | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Redmon | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fannie Marie Huff, 89, Columbia, KY (1935-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frank W. Loveless, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Don Abney, 60, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John R. Carli, 72, Columbia, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Gail Meeks, 76, Casey County, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ladel Louise Rule Davidson, 29, Somerset, KY (1989-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Upchurch (1913-1997) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mia Renee Hardaway, 56, Bowling Green, KY (1967-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Darnell Adkins, 84, Greensburg, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wade Breeding, 66, Columbia, KY (1957-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. 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