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Daily News for Monday, June 1, 2026
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Words of Wisdom for June 1, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "Every struggle in your life will become a story someday. It will either be a story about how you got stronger and persevered, or a story about why you gave up. You can't always choose your struggles, but you can choose which story becomes true." 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. 2026-06-01 16:02:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Allene Hardwick, 95, Columbia, KY (1930-2026) Allene Hardwick of Columbia died on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 3:09 A.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was 95 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. William Davenport and Rev. Pat Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 5pmCT on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-01 15:53:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gilbert signs with Anderson University Dawson Gilbert officially signed with Anderson University Men's Basketball on May 30, 2026. Gilbert concluded his career at Adair County High School with 1,616 points and became the school's all-time leader in three-point field goals made with 281 career three-pointers. During his high school career, he earned three All-District selections and was named All-Region in 2026. Throughout the recruiting process, Gilbert received 27 collegiate offers, including 17 full-scholarship opportunities, before ultimately choosing Anderson University. 2026-06-01 15:49:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Old Concord Community Church June Schedule From Phyllis Burris Due to the death of a member of the church family of Old Concord Community Church, there will not be any Sunday School this Sunday, June 7, 2026. The Worship Service will be at 10amCT. (Our regular schedule is Sunday School at 10amCT and Worship at 11amCT.) Vacation Bible School will begin Sunday evening, June 7, 2026, from 5pmCT to 7pmCT, and will continue each Sunday evening during the month of June. If you're looking for a church home we invite you to come worship with us. Old Concord Community Church is located at 5996 Fairplay Road, Hwy 704, Columbia, KY. Pastor, Bro. Pat Smith. 2026-06-01 15:44:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Agenda for June 1 City Council meeting From Woody Sharpe, CMC, City Clerk/Treasurer City of Columbia The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, June 1, 2026, at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. In addition to regular business, the lengthy agenda includes first readings of 5 new 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. 2026-06-01 08:31:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Free ice cream on June 24 for Dairy Day From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor City of Columbia representatives will be at the Extension Office from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to celebrate June Dairy Day, with free ice cream sponsored by Prairie Farms and giveaways by The Dairy Alliance. The Adair County Extension Office is located at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. 2026-06-01 08:12:56 | Comments | Printable version
Annual Kids Fishing Derby is June 6 The 38th Annual Catch A Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby will kick off at 9amCT on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor and Environmental Education Center, 50 Kendall Rd, Jamestown, KY.
Expect a family-oriented day full of fishing, fun, and prizes. Children 5 and up should bring their own rods and tackle, and must register at least 30 minutes in advance for creek fishing. Fly rods are prohibited. For more information contact Marsha Hart or Makenzie Foster: marsha_hart@fws.gov or makenzie_foster@fws.gov, phone 270-343-3797. 2026-06-01 08:07:37 | Comments | Printable version
Vicki Ray Watson, 72, Columbia, KY (1954-2026) Vicki Ray Watson of Columbia passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was 72 years old. Private services will be held on Tuesday, with cremation to follow. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-01 07:57:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Mr. Druen makes some excellent points Narda Tate writes: Our children are now grown, but I well remember the struggle to come up with the money for them to play community sports. And it was so much cheaper then. Mr. Druen hit a homerun with his observations.Comments re: Tommy Druen: The games we're playing 2026-06-01 07:52:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 1 Happy Anniversary, Chandler and Hailey Staten (2019) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Abby Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Lane Chaney (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooke Cowan (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Pippen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joslyn Pickett (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelsey Dyer (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma J. Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pat Rickman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Penny Lane Woodruff (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Morgan (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stacey Hatcher Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tillie Jo Harrilson (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zachary Lee Whitaker (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Philip York Randall, Adair County, KY, native (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Bragg Jones, Adair Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diane Lynn York, 64, Russell Co. KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Johnson Yarberry, Adair Co., KY native (1914-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy A. Crew, Liberty, KY (1973-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Thomas (Tom) Tonge, Columbia, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Neal Jessie, Columbia, KY (1954-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles Booker Lobb, Green Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alva Bryant, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrin Leonard Watson, Elk Horn, KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Ed Cowherd, Green Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Cox, Hustonville, KY (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean McLean, Adair County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackson Lee Sublett, Campbellsville, KY (Jun. 1, 2013-Sept. 1, 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola (Bobbie) Lawhorn Brown, Casey County (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rocky Branham, Cumberland Co., KY (1961-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest (Jim) Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billly Don Wade, Russell County, KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gwendola Fae Arflack Ford. Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Josephine Anderson Norris, Burkesville, KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma McKinley Dause, 95, Russell Co., KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald L. McGowan, Russell Co., KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Silcox, 77, Knifley, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifford C. Wesley Jr., Casey County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Calvin Walker, 52, Knifley, Adair County, KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Hess, Casey Co., KY/NY State native (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth 'Kenny' Frank Pitcock, Burkesville, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Charles Marton, Adair County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allen Tucker, 55, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna C. Payne, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jo Rayburn, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Becky Greene Wood, Columbus, IN (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Raye Moss, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Langford, 79, Casey County, KY (1917-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Henson, 69, Adair County, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coy R. Burton, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Genus Tucker (1903-1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Edward (Jimmy) Dial, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, June Taylor, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leslie J. Taylor, Casey County, KY (1952-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Fitzpatrick, Columbia, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Smith, 70, Taylor Co., KY native (1954-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sadie M. Groce, 81, Burkesville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Lee Carter, 31, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vince A. Grider, 66, Columbia, KY (1958-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Sewell McDonald, 84, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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