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Daily News for Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Tiffany Riggins-Blakley named Educator of the Year By Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Tiffany Riggins-Blakley was honored as the Educator of the Year at the 29th Annual Senior Celebrity Banquet April 23rd. She was accompanied by her husband, Chris Blakley, mother, Julie Pedigo, and special guest Mrs. LeAnne Bell. Tiffany graduated from Casey County High School in 2014 and Campbellsville University in 2018. Tiffany is in her seventh year at Metcalfe County High School and her fifth as Band Director. During her time with the Metcalfe County School System, she has inspired the love of learning in her students. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-17 23:54:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
David (Toby) Harvey, 55, Columbia, KY (1971-2026) David Lynn "Toby" Harvey of Columbia died on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was 55 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Christopher Abston officiating. Burial will follow in Bearwallow Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 11amCT on Tuesday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-17 22:01:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kellys to sing at Kelleyville Community Church June 7 From Linda Tucker The Kellys from Lawrenceburg, TN, will be singing at Kelleyville Community Church at 10:30amCT on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Bro. Matt Pendleton and congregation invite everyone to attend. Kelleyville Community Church is located at 77 Kellyville Rd., Columbia, KY. 2026-05-17 21:57:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Kentucky Color: Bonita Springs Palms By Billy Joe Fudge Kentucky Color is changing gears for today. Nothing says Southern Florida quite like blue skies and green Palm trees. The following are four Palms standing within a distance of 40 feet around the swimming pool at our hotel in Bonita Springs. Click headline for photos. 2026-05-17 21:45:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Bobby Wayne Wooten, 53, Russell County, KY Bobby Wayne Wooten, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, from injuries sustained in an accident. He was 53 years of age. Born July 3, 1972, in Albany, he was a son of the late Emanuel and Dollie Jones Wooten. He was a carpenter by trade and had worked for many years on construction of commercial buildings. His favorite hobby was working on old cars and entering demolition derbies. He loved to spend time with his family and friends and was the kind of person who enjoyed making other people laugh. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-17 15:47:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Proclamation for National Police Week 2026 From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots proclaimed May 10, 2026 through May 16, 2026, as National Police Week to show support to local law enforcement officers, including Columbia Police Department, HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas) and Adair County Sheriff's Office, and to honor the service of all law enforcement officers and their sacrifices. Mayor Hoots met with Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton, Officer Travis Bell, Detective Scott Hammond, and Sergeant Trevor Foster for the proclamation signing on Friday, May 15, 2026, in City Hall. Proclamation for National Police Week 2026 Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-17 11:28:22 | Comments | Printable version
A birthday challenge - epic 100-mile Century bike ride Tom Waggener gave himself a personal challenge for his birthday and on a stunning April 25, 2026 completed a "century ride," a 100-mile bicycle ride. He made the trip in 5 hours and 20 minutes from his home in downtown Shelbyville to the courthouse square in downtown Columbia (exactly 100 miles). In the Columbia Magazine core area, he traveled through Holy Cross, Raywick, Campbellsville (avoided the busy Campbellsville Road traffic by skirting the lake on Lone Valley Road); and passed through Cane Valley which he called "a beautiful, under appreciated town." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-17 11:17:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Words of Wisdom for May 17, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "Be careful who you trust; remember, Satan was once an angel." 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. 2026-05-17 11:16:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Kylie Jo Wilburn, age 15, Jamestown, KY Kylie Jo Wilburn, 15, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, May 13th, at home. Kylie was born in Lexington, KY on August 20, 2010, a daughter of Adam Wilburn and the late Misti Kemp. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-17 11:14:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 17 Happy Anniversary, Lynn and Mary Stephens (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Marshall and Joyce Sneed (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wayne and Elizabeth Miller (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Stotts (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hailey Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kate Erin Spinks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Ruth Scott Norris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Schella Pittman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitley Anna-Grace Janes (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie M. Cundiff, Casey Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall (Mark) H. Sasser, Liberty, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Everett L. Davis, Jamestown, KY (1969-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Sherrell Morrison, Taylor Co., KY native (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bell Marie Keltner, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W.C. Conner, Green Co., KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Wiley Galliher, Casey County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis H. Gupton, 86, Taylor County, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Joe Wesley , 44, Casey County, KY (1969-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Auda Mae Tucker, 77, Russell Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola S. May, Casey Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Phipps, 87, Knifley, KY, (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwade Tolou Mings, 97, Taylor County, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, John T. Durham, Jr., Wilmore, KY (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vallace Denton Elmore, 79, Casey County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Cox, Casey County, KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Garrett, Taylor Co., KY/Nelson Co. KY native (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessi LP Lowery, 18, Russell County, KY (1999-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harvey Henry Estes, 86, Metcalfe Co., KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Infant Olivia Grace Grider, Cumberland County, KY (May 17, 2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Weddle Norman, 66, Casey Co., KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Cox Allen, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Dell Whitlow Bills McAfee, 77, Green Co., KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Effie Heskamp (1910-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Tucker, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Joyce Wright, 73, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Paul Summers, 41, Marion County, KY (1974-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Mae Cave, 81, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ranae Lynn Smith, 39, Jamestown, KY (1979-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robbie H. Jones, Green Co., KY (1936-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Ann Darnell Williams, Russell Co., KY native (1924-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Wayne Benningfield, Taylor Co. KY (1960-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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