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Daily News for Friday, June 12, 2026
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City Council to meet June 15 Note: Updates made to the agenda. Article updated Sat June 13, 2026. From Woody Sharpe, CMC City Clerk/Treasurer The Columbia City Council will hold a special called meeting at 11:45amCT on Monday, June 15, 2026, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The lengthy agenda includes second readings of 5 ordinances. Three are budget- or purhcasing-related, one is a noise ordinance, and one would establish a curfew for city parks. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-12 16:10:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Planning & Zoning Commission will meet June 15 From Woody Sharpe, CMC City Clerk/Treasurer The Columbia Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special called meeting at 9amCT on Monday, June 15, 2026, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-12 15:42:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Great Wooded South XI: Going Out West, Part V Catch up with the previous column: Great Wooded South X: Going Out West, Part IV Click here for all the entries in the Great Wooded South series By Billy Joe Fudge So, upon rolling through the security fencing surrounding Chino State Prison, our bus driver headed West. We crossed the San Jose Hills and voila, there, somewhere through the haze and smog to the West was Los Angeles. Or so we were told. Before you could say, "Johnny Carson and The Tonight Show", we were on the Ventura Freeway and I was looking for the Slauson Cutoff! Now the 101/Ventura Freeway/Hollywood Freeway was quite impressive. Los Angeles was a foreign metropolis to most of as we made our way North. Seeing the landmarks I had heard of my entire life, including the famous Hollywood sign, was a treat for sure. Our bus driver was a retired driver who was brought into service to drive Forest Service charters. He was a really good guy, but before the trip was over that night, we all agreed that he should have remained retired. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-12 15:30:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Great Wooded South by Billy Joe Fudge
Greater Vision to sing at Millerfield BIC From Kayla Hadley Greater Vision will be in concert at 6:30pmCT on Thursday evening, June 18, 2026, at Millerfield Brethren In Christ Church. Love offering will be received, no ticket needed. Call 270-250-3523 for more information. Millerfield Brethren In Christ Church is located at 1891 Millerfield Rd, Columbia, KY. 2026-06-12 15:25:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
KY sees unusual drop in Other voter registrations From Nick Storm Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that in May, Republicans continued to increase their share of Kentucky voters; but "Other" voters, including Independents, fell for the first time since February 2025, when a purge removed over 230,000 voters of all political affiliations. The last month when Republicans rose while Independents declined was April 2020. "After countless months in which Independents have out-registered Republicans and Democrats combined, this is a noteworthy change," Adams said. "Time will tell whether this is a momentary blip and Kentucky's political center will continue to grow." Net registration rose by 104, with 4,633 voters removed: 3,883 who were deceased, 611 felony convicts, 64 adjudged mentally incompetent, 42 duplicate registrations, 25 who voluntarily de-registered and 8 who moved out of state. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-12 15:22:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Arnold Family Trip to Washington, DC By Veronica Arnold Our family took a trip to Washington, DC, this summer. This trip was part of a family tradition where grandparents take their grandkids on a special trip when they reach 10-11 years old. The grandkid gets to select a place to visit or thing to experience. Other grandkids have chosen Universal Studios to see the Harry Potter World, one shared her trip with another grandkid and they went on a cruise in Alaska. This year was my youngest, the last grandkid's (for now) turn to select a place to visit. Her grandma had sent her a book for Christmas featuring US cities and places to see across the USA. After being told that Hawaii was a bit of a reach she pivoted and chose to go to Washington, DC. She knew her Aunt Signe lived outside of DC in Maryland and would be more enjoyable for everyone if she took that route. This was our civics education launch pad. Knowing she would go to Washington, DC, we started looking at local and state government too. Isolde helped me, Veronica, in my political campaign for local office. Which also led to many discussions with state law makers. We were treated very well by our state representative Mrs. Amy Neighbors with the best Capitol tour in Frankfort. We began writing letters to our federal representatives in DC, hoping they too would give us such inside looks like Mrs. Neighbors did. While I did most of the letter writing, Isolde was with me during each step. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-12 14:40:07 | Comments | Printable version
Words of Wisdom for June 12, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "If you don't like what you're reaping, change what you're sowing." 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. 2026-06-12 14:33:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Baseball: Indians finish season 18-20 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Indians ended the season with a final record of 18-20. The team wrapped up action in the 5th Region Tournament with a 3-4 loss to Nelson County, who lost 5-7 in the following round to the eventual region champions, LaRue County. This was the second straight Indians' season ended by Nelson County in the 5th Region Tournament, after last year's 4 to 10 outing. Jasper Kemp started on the mound for the Indians, going six innings, giving up four earned runs, walking three batters and striking out six, all on 94 pitches. Kemp would be the only pitcher for the Tribe to enter the stat book. The Indians recorded a total of four hits, one each by Jackson Sinclair, Bryce Russell, Alex Martin, and Dax Conn. Martin would post the best batting average for the team on the day, at .500, due to gaining two walks in addition to his one hit. Carson Darnell also had a pair. Russell also lead the team in stolen bases, with three, and Kemp and Darnell posted two each. The Indians baseball team, much like the Lady Indians softball squad, has reason to hope for the future. Just one senior saw action in the final game of the year, so much of the squad will return. 2026-06-12 11:34:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Letter: Who will take song to Number One? Donna Rieder writes: I've listened to Dr. Ben Arnold's song, "Yesterday's Pain", several times, and it is really quite good. It has every element needed for a perfect song, full of emotion and wisdom, and really hits home.Comments re: Physicist playing with poetry 2026-06-12 11:23:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Huge Spirit of 76 Celebration in Albany By Al Cross Clinton County Community Foundation Seventy Six, KY - The 250-year history of the United States of America has been written not only in places like Philadelphia, New York and Washington, but in every community in the country - including the historic community of Seventy Six in Southern Kentucky. So, where better to celebrate the spirit of 1776 than the only place in America named Seventy Six? That's the question being asked - and the invitation being issued - by folks in Clinton County, who are staging what looks to be the area's biggest celebration ever and one of the more interesting celebrations of America's semi-quincentennial on the weekend of July 3 and 4, 2026. The schedule includes free concerts by country, bluegrass and Americana music stars; a huge fireworks show; golf tournaments, a 7.6-mile race, and historical and patriotic presentations that will highlight the contributions of Seventy Six and the county to the history of Kentucky and the nation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-12 11:13:47 | Comments | Printable version
LWU and Sobrius create special scholarship for employees By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University and Sobrius are partnering to help create a clearer path to higher education in Southwest Virginia. The two organizations have created a special scholarship for Sobrius employees and their family members to attend Lindsey Wilson. The Lindsey Wilson-Sobrius Scholarship will be available to Sobrius employees and their family members who enroll in Lindsey Wilson bachelor's programs in business administration, communication, criminal justice, human services and counseling, and nursing. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-12 11:00:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
ACSO: Columbia man arrested for false hostage report From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Thursday, June 11, 2026, deputies with the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to 1253 Campbellsville Road, where a male subject had called a family member and stated people were being held hostage at this location. Upon arrival, deputies checked the residence and found that no one was being held hostage. Deputies made contact with a subject outside the residence and placed him under arrest for the false report and alcohol intoxication. As deputies were taking the man to the patrol car, he kicked one of the deputies, resulting in an additional assault charge. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-12 10:59:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Dukes Returns Home to Lead the Indians' Football By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress When Cameron Dukes was officially introduced as the new head football coach at Adair County High School, his impressive resume was already well known. The Shepherdsville native was a three-time NAIA All-American quarterback at Lindsey Wilson University, helped lead the Blue Raiders to a national championship, earned Academic All-American honors and later played professionally in the Canadian Football League. But during his introduction, Dukes made it clear that what drew him to the position was not simply football. It was Columbia itself. "Just coming back to Columbia, I got here in 2016 and just have grown to love this place, the community, just everything about it," Dukes said. "It feels like home as soon as you get here." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-12 09:58:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 12 Happy Anniversary, Brent Geoffrey and Brandy Thompson (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Roger and Amanda Firkins (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tony and Lorene Martens (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anita Marie Grace George (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Withers Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashton Raikes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Bennett (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Bean | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma Claire Bryant (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Ford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kacy Corbin Wilson (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelci Rhea Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kristina Nichole Burton (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Jean Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tasha Burton and Trisha Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Keltner, Taylor County, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Garfield Gosser, Sr., Russell Springs, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Charlotte Hodges, Greensburg, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Frazier Hitchcock, Greensburg, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances D. (Bo) Price, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Lee Dial, Adair Co., KY, native (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald H. Samuel, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Clifford Popplewell, Russell Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty J. Williams, Clementsville, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Hadley, Adair County, KY (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. James D. Small, Russell County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby D. Benningfield, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian Gadberry, 81, Adair County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny K. Johnson, Russell County, KY native, Columbia, KY, (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Warren G. Carter, 90, Burkesville, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Warren G. Carter, Burkesville, KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ron Coleman, Taylor County, KY (1948 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Russell Keith Gilbert, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roger Dean Emerick , Campbellsville, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. David Lyons, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elizabeth K. (Kitty) Bloyd, 88, Green County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Marie Key, 50, Cumberland Co., KY (1964-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Beams, 73, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marty S. York, 67, Marrowbone, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Ramey Varney, formerly of Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Whitehead Underwood Smith, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Miles, 82, Liberty, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Dody Bell, 59, Green Co., KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haskel Lee Pittman, 83, Liberty, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, In Memory Birthday, Maxine Riddle, Adair Co., KY (1931-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James C. McFarland, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Perkins, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Scott, 89, Hustonville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcille Wilkerson, 91, Dunnville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory of Avon Hulse Keltner, Taylor Co., KY (1915-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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