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Daily News for Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Huge day of events on first Saturday in May There will be something for everyone on the first Saturday in May, 2026. There are two Derby options (one here and the big one in Louisville), as well as the Chamber of Commerce 5K Fun Run/Walk, the third Saturday for Farmers Market on the Square, LWU commencement exercises and the traditional Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department's Fish Fry and BBQ fundraiser dinner. Be sure to follow Columbia Magazine local events for times and details and plan to have a great first Saturday! 2026-04-30 22:15:43 | Comments | Printable version
Donna Rodgers , 72, Taylor County, KY Donna Rodgers of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ivan Pepper and Mary Perry Pepper, was born August 27, 1953 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:12 P.M., Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Lexington. Age: 72 She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-30 22:02:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Stevie Rodgers, 47, Casey County, KY Steven "Stevie" Rodgers, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. He was 47. Born March 26, 1979, in Casey County, KY, he was the son of Noel Rodgers and the late Wanda Sue Luttrell Rodgers. Stevie enjoyed working with his farm animals. He also loved to eat, never missing a good meal. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-30 22:01:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Thanks from Bloomington Chapel From Bro. Ralph Foster and Bloomington Chapel We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who so generously donated to the fish fry and auction. Your kindness and support truly made this event possible and meaningful. We are also deeply thankful for each person who came out to be a part of this special day. Your presence, encouragement, and fellowship meant more than words can express. On behalf of Bro. Ralph Foster and Bloomington Chapel, thank you for standing with us and supporting our efforts. We are truly blessed by such a caring and giving community. 2026-04-30 19:52:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Nickel selected for prestigious tourism marketing scholarship Paige Nickel, Executive Director of the Adair County Tourism Commission, has been selected by the Kentucky Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (KACVB) as the recipient of the 2025 Tom Heleringer Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College Scholarship. The scholarship provides Nickel the opportunity to attend the renowned Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Marketing College, a premier educational program designed for tourism professionals committed to advancing their careers in destination marketing. The program will be held in Macon from May 29 through June 5, 2025. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-30 16:43:18 | Comments | Printable version
Bill Luttrell, 84, Russell County, KY William "Bill" Luttrell, of Russell County, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was 84 years of age. Born on September 30, 1941, in Casey County, he was a son of the late Oris and Flora Wade Luttrell. Bill was a US Army Veteran, stationed in Germany, during the Vietnam War. He retired after 29 years as an assembly worker for General Motors and later was a school bus driver for the Russell County Board of Education for 9 years. Bill attended 3trees Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-30 16:43:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jimmy G. Henson, 82, Russell County, KY Jimmy G. Henson, age 82, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, April 28 2026 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Thursday, May 20 1943, in Russell County, Ky. He was the son of Mary E. Beane Henson and Joseph W. Henson, who has preceded him in death Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-30 16:41:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Reminder: Next Columbia Pick it Up day is May 8 From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor Friday, May 8, 2026, will be the next City of Columbia Street Department Pick it Up Day. City staff will go throughout Columbia and will pick up items that residents would like disposed of, such as chairs, mattresses, tables, microwaves, and other things. If you have any items you would like picked up, call City Hall at 270-384-2501 during normal business hours, on or before Thursday, May 7, 2026. After you call, remember to place items by the road on the evening of May 7 for pick up on May 8, 2026. 2026-04-30 16:40:11 | Comments | Printable version
Inell Cooksey, age 91, Burkesville, KY Inell Cooksey, age 91 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1934 in Cumberland County, to the late Kelsey "K.B." Watson and Lucy King Watson Oliver. Inell was a member of Burkesville Baptist Church and the Homemaker's Club. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sons, Michael Cooksey and Steve Cooksey and a grandchild, Ross Cooksey. She was united in marriage to Jimmie Cooksey on April 4, 1952. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-30 16:39:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
County unemployment data for February 2026 From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 119 counties and stayed the same in Wolfe County between February 2025 and February 2026, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.3%. It was followed by Todd County, 3.5%; Fayette County, 3.6%; Jessamine County, 3.7%; Graves, Oldham and Scott counties, 3.8% each; Franklin County, 3.9%; and Boone, Campbell, Daviess and Washington counties, 4% each. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-30 10:49:46 | Comments | Printable version
Larry E. Cook, 83, Green County, KY Larry E. Cook of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Huel Cook and Irene Judd Cook, was born on Saturday, August 22, 1942 in Greensburg and departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Signature Healthcare in Horse Cave. He was 83 years, 8 months, and 3 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Sand Lick Separate Baptist Church and was the owner of Larrys Carpets. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-30 10:34:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Carol Sizemore, 65, Russell County, KY Carol M. Sizemore, 65, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026. Carol was born in Jamestown, KY on April 6, 1961, a daughter of the late Mary (Murray) and Forrest Marcum. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-30 10:31:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Words of Wisdom for April 30, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul." -Mariah Danu 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. 2026-04-30 09:32:04 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 30 Happy Anniversary, Jim and Marsha Napier (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wanda and Terry Kerns (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Sarah Tarter Steele | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Joe Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Lynn Robertson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doris Rush | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eldon Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Inis Phillips (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, J.M. Shelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jared McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melanie S. Amburgey (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Pendleton (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesley Bohannon (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie Hay Miller, 79, Green County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Austin Brice Cook, infant, Princeton, KY/Knifley & Columbia relatives (2017-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Lynn Davis Brock, Greensburg, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allen (Bob) Neal, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gordon Feese (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Byrd, Casey Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Shane Popplewell, 43, Russell Co., KY (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Faye (Burton) Smith, Adair Co. KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hector Aaron Curry, Columbia, KY (2008-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inis Phillips, Adair County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Shuffett Stith, Green County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Roberts Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Colby W. Compton, Adair Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Clements, 87, Casey Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Malcolm B. (Mack) Gaskins, Taylor Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell G. Polston, Russell County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Lee Moore, Jr., Russell Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Brown Emerson, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joseph E. Shuffett, Green County, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flossie Elizabeth Skaggs McAfee, 102, Green Co., KY (1912-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Smith Dunbar, 90, Jefferson Co., KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Manuel Johnson, 79, Casey County, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Linda Lou (Warner) Baumgardner, Taylor Co. KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherry Lynn Rice Cogar, 70, Summer Shade, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Strait, 84, Adair Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlene Miller, Metcalfe Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Hugh Smith, 72, Dunnville, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William M. (Doy) Harden, Taylor County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy M. Johnson, 72, Adair Co., KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Eugenia Johnson Hiser, Center, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry E. (Tony) Davis, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Robert Whitehead, 66, Green County, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Edelen, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tina Marie Wilkerson Payton, 55, Dunnville, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Garner, 54, Jamestown, KY (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia (Kelsey) Hartman, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Aaron, 94, Columbia, KY (1929-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Thorne Burton, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Arthur Sargent, III, 67, Columbia, KY (1957-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Poff, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Moore, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denim J. Sullivan-Miller, 19, Columbia, KY (2002-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Ledford, 85, Liberty, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gordon Feese (1920-2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosemary McQuaide, 59, Columbia, KY (1951-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim Bastin, 56, Liberty, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Lee Wilson, Liberty, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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