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Daily News for Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Kentucky Color: Into the forest we should go Comments re: Words of Wisdom for April 30, 2026 By Billy Joe Fudge I so much appreciate each and every one of Miss Donna Rieder's "Words of Wisdom" on CM. Of course, this particular quote from Mariah Danu struck a chord with me, since I have spent most of my adult life in the forest. I also was blessed to share many trips into the forest with others as well. In this wild and crazy world we find ourselves today, "concrete, steel and the screen" corrupts most every visage of the natural world which sustains us and robs our hearts of the awareness of our integral connection to it. Because each message that our senses of hearing, sight, touch, smell and taste feed into our minds is corrupted by that which I call the "ills of urbanization", about the only ecoystem that can sufficiently block those "ills" to allow the realities of nature and creation to enter the annals of our minds and hearts, is the forest. I have taken thousands on trail walks through the woods during my 30 year career at the Kentucky Division of Forestry, and nearly 25 years volunteering at Homeplace on Green River. Each trip through the forest with students and their teachers, most of whom had never set foot in the glorious wooded ecosystem beyond their backyards or cooled by spring-fed streams on a hot and muggy day proved both rewarding and discouraging. It was so rewarding to see the joy of most of the children and their teacher in finding this place of peace, comfort and uncorrupted sensory stimulation and discouraging in that I was reminded that 99.99 percent of children and my fellowmen will not be able to experience this same joy. Our culture, our educational apparatus, our politicians and all of us continually lament the loss of our humanity, our self-awareness and sense of decency. I submit to you that it is indeed a problem with our "souls" and that our lives would be significantly improved if only, "into the forest we would go!" 2026-05-02 16:00:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Columbia City Council to meet May 4 From Woody Sharpe, CMC City Clerk/Treasurer The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, May 4, 2026, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-02 15:56:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
May is Mental Health Awareness Month From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor Mayor Pamela Hoots met with the Sources of Strength Club at Adair County High School on Friday, May 1, 2026, to join with the Adair County School Board and Healthy Kids Clinic proclaiming May to be Mental Health Month in Columbia and Adair County Public Schools. Among other things, the proclamation signed by Mayor Hoots calls upon all members of the community to educate themselves and others about mental health conditions, treatment options and resources, challenge stigma, seek help if they are struggling, and to create safe and supportive environments for open conversations about mental health. Click headline to read the full proclamation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-02 15:48:37 | Comments | Printable version
Words of Wisdom for May 2, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "Don't regret growing old, it's a privilege denied to many." -Mark Twain 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. 2026-05-02 15:29:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Drought conditions predicted to continue NOAA's Climate Prediction Center has released its latest monthly drought outlook for May 2026, and Columbia is currently in Severe Drought (D2), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Conditions are expected to persist over the next month. View more Columbia drought information. 2026-05-02 15:28:43 | Comments | Printable version
KBC Blood Drive on May 20 There will be a community blood drive from 10:30amCT to 3:30pmCT on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia. Those who give blood at this drive will receive a KBC T-shirt (while supplies last). Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-02 15:25:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Steve Wilson, 60, Breeding, KY (1965-2026) Steve Wilson of Breeding died on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the home of his daughter in Campbellsburg, Kentucky. He was 60 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Matt Sexton and Bro. Robert Judd officiating. Burial will follow in Moore Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 10amCT on Monday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-02 15:15:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Thomas Casey, 47, Glens Fork, KY (1978-2026) Thomas Casey of Glens Fork died on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home. He was 47 years old. Thomas requested cremation, and no services are to be held. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-02 15:11:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 2 Happy Anniversary, Charles and Opal Hudson (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Victoria Buchanan Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bethoni Stinson (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katelyn Charlina Moore (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Preston Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rick Shelton (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tia Smith White | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Zane and Gracie Gist | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandon Wayne Morgan, Green Co., KY (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Hubbard, Taylor Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael "Mickey" Pyles, Russell Springs, KY, Adair Co., KY native (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Minnie Catherine England, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Cunningham, W. Hwy 76, Russell Springs, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Raymond H. Thompson, Jr., Green Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Abe Luttrell, 92, Casey Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, H.D. Patterson, Breeding, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Sherry Morgan Yates, Green County, KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Russell Vaughn, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth May Eastham, 78, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Davey Lawson, 43, Russell Co., KY (1972-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Hoover, 74, Adair County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Wethington, 77, Taylor County, KY/Casey County, KY native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifford Ray Hutchison, Taylor County, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lola Mae Rexroat, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie J. Wheeler, 62, Adair County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Jean Brown, 81, Jamestown, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy Ann Leslie, Adair County, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hubert Dean Paxton, 65, Green County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Quivey MacHattie, 84, Casey County, KY/Schenectady County, NY native (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aileen Milby Skaggs, 88, Cambpellsville, KY (1928-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah McAllister, 74, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coakley Hoosier, 79, Liberty, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Bunch, 90, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Richard Carter, Russell County, KY (1953-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Howard Sexton, 87, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Kassem Mullinix | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paula Lewis Baker, 92, Columbia, KY native (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard L. Knight, 87, Columbia, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tandy Rodgers, 58, Columbia, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Warren H. (Buck) Perkins, 102, Columbia, KY (1921-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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