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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.


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2026-06-12 15:30:04 | Comments | See topic Great Wooded South by Billy Joe Fudge


Travel: Return To Candy Cliffs (2 of 2)


2026-06-12 - Leeds, Utah - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "We hiked the 'additional' 1/2 mile to this second observation point. In many ways it exceeds the first; mostly the swirls seem to be more prominent. The navigator stayed mostly at a higher level, and ultimately I scrambled my way down to this spot.

What looked like an easy hike, wasn't! In my youthful days I would have been crawling all over this place. I imagine sticking around for sunset would have yielded some spectacular views, but not for these Kentuckians...we had a little trouble (in full daylight) re-locating the 'goat path of a trail' that drops down into this area. That, combined with the hard-to-find trail at the top, made the decision to leave now the only wisely available choice.

Sadly, this gem of an area is often overlooked due to the National Parks, Zion and Bryce Canyon being the main destination of vacationers for this area. Running into another couple on this trail, we all agreed that this place is worthy of some kinda Park status. Road improvements, bigger parking area at the trail head and marked trails would draw more visitors to it. But...then again, does Utah need any more attractions?

Off in the far distance is the town of St. George."


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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.


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2026-06-12 15:25:47 | Comments | See topic Church News

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 81 F
Casey: 81 · Cumberland: 83 · Green: 82
Metcalfe: 82 · Russell: 82 · Taylor: 82
Updated at 11:30am Saturday, June 13, 2026
  High/Low: 81 F / 62 F
SLP: 1015
Wind: W at 1
Dewpoint: 66 F
Relative Humidity: 59.97%
Precipitation: 0 in. today

Kentucky Mesonet Links:
Adair County - Casey County - Cumberland County - Metcalfe County - Taylor County

National Weather Service Links:
Burkesville. Campbellsville. Columbia. Edmonton. Greensburg. Jamestown. Liberty. Russell Springs


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.


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2026-06-12 15:22:56 | Comments | 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.


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2026-06-12 14:40:07 | Comments

Events scheduled for today, June 13, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTFarmers Market on the Square
Grab a friend or family member and come see us at the market, we welcome everyone! (ID:70729 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
9:00amCTFood distribution at Old Concord Community Church (ID:70772 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
NoonCTServices for Stella May Callahan, 89, Knifley, KY (1937-2026) (ID:70779 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCTACHS Class of 1976 50-year Reunion (ID:70402 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCTCumberland Thunder 10-Year Anniversary concert (ID:70097 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)

Visit the Events Page for details about the events listed above and for events on upcoming days. Please use our Contact Form to let us know about your organization's upcoming events.

Great Wooded South: Just past the famous Hollywood Sign


2026-06-12 - Los Angeles, CA - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge.
Billy Joe writes, "Keep in mind that my first trip was before the days of cell phone cameras. Traveling North on the 101/Ventura Freeway/Hollywood Freeway or whatever it was called at this particular location, I had just missed the opportunity to take a picture of the famous Hollywood sign. Consequently, I snapped this picture out of frustration for having missed that opportunity!"


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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.


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2026-06-12 11:34:04 | Comments | 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.

I fully expect someone to jump on the chance to record it and look forward to seeing who takes it to Number One on the Country music charts! Great job, Ben, and good luck!
Comments re: Physicist playing with poetry


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2026-06-12 11:23:39 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Ad: Crazy Calf Lady specials at FM2 Saturday June 13:


Breakfast - Sausage stuffed doughnut Platter $12.
Two glazed doughnuts stuffed with Laurel Ridge Farm Meats mild breakfast sausage, griddled to perfection. Served with southern hashbrowns and macerated strawberries and blueberries.

Lunch - Birria Tacos Platter $12.
Two Birria Tacos with consomme for dipping, Served with elote (Mexican street corn) pasta salad, tortilla chips and salsa.

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.


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2026-06-12 11:13:47 | Comments


Travel: Washington Crossing


2026-06-12 - Washington, D.C. - Photo by Veronica Arnold.
Veronica writes, "On my trip to DC I saw lots of things. I even saw a Washington crossing! I didn't witness him crossing the Delaware, but I did watch him cross the street! ;)

This was outside Mt. Vernon and while I wasn't sure the exact reason for this character dress, I was thoroughly pleased to see time period clothing and many historical actors."


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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.


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2026-06-12 11:00:45 | Comments | 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.


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2026-06-12 10:59:10 | Comments | 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."


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2026-06-12 09:58:50 | Comments | See topic Sports

Columbia-Adair EDA to meet June 17

From Larry Walker, Chairman
Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority

The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold the next monthly meeting at 8amCT on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-06-11 20:44:01 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Travel: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool


2026-06-12 - Washington, D.C. - Photo by Veronica Arnold.
Veronica writes, "Much has been said about the renovation of the Reflecting Pool here in front of the Washington Monument. I believe they refilled it just last week. It was clean and reflected beautifully."

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool


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Sumitomo employees approved for training and development

From Scottie Ellis/Brandon Mattingly

Frankfort, KY - On June 11, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted that Team Kentucky will provide workforce training and skills development to over 7,400 Kentuckians. This continued investment in our state workforce is thanks to support provided through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. (BSSC), which oversees programs attached to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development that help private-sector businesses establish industry-specific training initiatives.

Approvals from last month's meeting included workforce training support for over 960 employees at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. Other approvals include 634 trainees for Toyotetsu Mid America in Owensboro, 300 employees at RFC in Shelbyville, 286 workers at Algood Food Co. in Louisville, 264 trainees at Grupo Antolin Kentucky in Hopkinsville, 257 employees at Commonwealth Cooperage in Morehead, and 232 employees at Sumitomo Electrical Wiring Systems in Edmonton, among others.


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2026-06-11 20:37:28 | Comments | See topic Kentucky

Boil Water Advisory issued

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District
Date Issued 6/11/2026, Time Issued 6:05pmCT

A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers on Baker Street, Mack Street, Cole Street, Mitchell Street, and the side street off of Mitchell Street. The advisory has been issued due to a main line break.

Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.

This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181.


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2026-06-11 20:22:27 | Comments

Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 13
Happy Anniversary, Eric and Casi Melton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Matthew and Keri Willis (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Candice Robertson (1979) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Erin Bonta | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gabrielle Kemp (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gretchen Burton (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Krapf | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janice Newton Reed | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason Thrasher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Anthony Reliford II (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Judy Sullivan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kyla Kessler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Luke Rich (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Pelly | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Mayse Mann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Portia Roberts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Radius Brown | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Russell H. Bennett (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ruth Ann Lewis | (Updates/Corrections)
View all birthdays and anniversaries for this month and next month on our Celebrations Page. Submit your birthday or anniversary using our Contact Form.

Letter: Enjoying the song and poem

Bill Collins writes:
What a wonderful song (poem) by Dr. Arnold!!
(Question - do we know the name of the singer or is that the AI part of the project?)
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2026-06-11 19:26:01 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Official proclamation: Mark Twain Week starts Monday

The week of June 14-20, 2026 is proclaimed "Jane Lampton Clemens and Mark Twain Week" in Columbia, Kentucky by Mayor Pamela Hoots. This is in recognition of the collaboration between Lindsey Wilson University and the Arts Administration Program at Lindsey Wilson University; with input from the Adair County History and Genealogy Research Center and the Adair County Arts Council. The proclamation follows:

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2026-06-11 12:32:06 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Birds of Kentucky: Red-headed Woodpecker


2026-06-12 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
All About Birds says of Red-headed Woodpeckers, "These birds don't act quite like most other woodpeckers: they're adept at catching insects in the air, and they eat lots of acorns and beech nuts, often hiding away extra food in tree crevices for later."


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Jeff Tolbert and Primitive Road in concert June 18

From Rodney Smith

Jeff Tolbert and Primitive Road will be performing an evening of Bluegrass Gospel Music at the Separate Baptist Campground at 6pmCT on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The Fox Family will be opening for them. There is no entry fee, and there will be a freewill offering taken up during the service.

Separate Baptist Campground is located at 243 Campground Rd., Russell Springs, KY.


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2026-06-11 09:19:10 | Comments | See topic Church News

Bible School starts June 15 at Knifley Christian Church

From Marsha Bennett

Knifley Christian Church will be having Bible School from 6pmCT to 8pmCT nightly on June 15-19, 2026, with a Closing Program (with a surprise) from 1pmCT to 4pmCT on Saturday June 20, 2026. The theme is 'In Search of Treasure Island'. Everyone is invited!

Knifley Christian Church is located at 7710 Elkhorn Rd., Knifley, KY.


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2026-06-11 09:13:27 | Comments | See topic Church News

What's Cooking in Columbia Today
Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices.

Betty's Country Cooking
MENU 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Phone 270-384-5664. Bettys is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking.
On the hot bar today, Saturday, June 13, 2026:
Turkey and Dressing, Tenderloin, Salmon Patties, Chicken and Dumplings, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole, Chateau Veggies, Breaded Okra, Cranberry Sauce, Hush Puppies, Rolls, Cornbread

Come In, Grab A Plate, and Enjoy!


Fiesta Mexico of Columbia
819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT
Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Saturday Special: Enchiladas Supremas 4 corn tortillas - 1 beef, 1 chicken, 1 cheese, 1 bean - topped with enchilada sauce, cheese lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $8.50

Appetizers & Salads, Combination Dinners, Vegetarian Combinations, Especial of the House Grill, Especial Seafood, Especial Steak, A La Carte Orders, Side Orders, Kids Menu, Desserts and Beverages. Call in orders are welcome!

Special: Pollo Fiesta A whole chicken breast filled with bacon and cheese, and covered with cheese dip. Comes with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.

--Roy Ayala


Black Stallion Steakhouse
202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT.
Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week

Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT!
Steaks & Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Combinations and Vegetarian Platters, Sides, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers

Click here to read our menu


Acapulco Authentic Mexican Grill
Columbia - Russell Springs - Nancy | Offering excellent, authentic Mexican food 7-days-a-week. Express specials five days a week, plus appetizers salads, soups, a children's menu and desserts!
Try a dinner combination and choose from beef, pork, chicken, or seafood, or select a vegetarian combination anytime.

Call our Columbia location at 270-380-1980, or order online at acapulcomexicangrillky.com.



Rounder's Station and Nathan Stanley at CRD June 16

From Sharon Dodson
The Center for Rural Development

We will salute veterans and active-duty military at a special bluegrass concert opening at 5pmCT/6pmET on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at The Center for Rural Development 2292 South Hwy. 27, Somerset, KY.

The opening act for Nathan Stanley will be local Bluegrass group Rounder's Station featuring Jacob Irvin, playing lead guitar; singer, Carl Vanover on banjo and vocals; Benny Johnson, with the mandolin and vocals; plus Randy Frye on the acoustic bass.

Tickets for Nathan Stanley and Rounder's Station on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, start at just $25 plus fees & taxes. Veterans and Active Military members will receive a $5.00 per ticket discount. Tickets can be purchased at The Center's Box Office, by calling 606-677-6000, or online at www.centertech.com.


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2026-06-11 08:51:57 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene

Carol Perkins: Bible School

Previous Column: Frog Legs

By Carol Perkins

Bible schools are in full swing throughout our county. My sermon for the kids last Sunday was about the classic Bible school songs I grew up singing. Turns out, most had never heard them, so it was time they did.

I asked everyone to raise their hands if they had attended Bible school, and most did. Guy didn't raise his hand because he had told me that his church in Summer Shade didn't have Bible school. I felt sorry for him. I bet those kids couldn't believe we had Bible school in the old days. When they heard the congregation singing old-time Bible school songs, they were amazed.


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2026-06-11 08:43:11 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins

Scenic Kentucky: 76 Falls


2026-06-12 - Clinton Co., KY - Photo Ryan C. Hermens, courtesy Al Cross.
Seventy Six is best known today for 76 Falls on Lake Cumberland, and the 76 Falls Country Club on KY 3062 (off KY 90) will be the site of free concerts by rising and established music stars at the Spirit of 76 Celebration on July 3 and 4, 2026.


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KY General Fund and Road Fund receipts for May 2026

Frankfort, KY - The Office of State Budget Director reported on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, that May's General Fund receipts fell 3.0 percent. Total revenues for the month were $1,163.9 million, compared to $1,200.3 million during May 2025. Receipts have now grown 1.3 percent for the first eleven months of FY26. The official General Fund estimate is $15,498.9 million, which is 1.3 percent less than what was collected last year. With one month remaining in the fiscal year, collections can decline 27.2 percent in June and still hit the estimate and can decline by 16.2 percent to avoid the forecasted $156 million General Fund revenue shortfall.

State Budget Director John Hicks remarked that "Despite General Fund receipts falling 3.0 percent in May, receipts are on pace to exceed the official revenue estimate, in part due to 6.0 percent year-to-date growth in the sales and use tax. May's growth of 7.9 percent signals strength in the Kentucky economy, especially considering that the spike in gasoline prices has crowded out household income available for other purchases. Receipts from payroll withholding from the individual income tax are strong with just a 5.2 percent drop in collections while the tax rate dropped 12.5 percent from 4 percent to 3.5 percent in January, indicating that wage, salary, and employment growth have offset more than half of rate-lowering effect."


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2026-06-11 08:39:53 | Comments | See topic Kentucky


Remembrances for June 13
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joseph M. Jones, Green County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Dale Garrett, Taylor Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Jones, Greensburg, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laura E. Farrar, Levelwoods, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry James Thorpe, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Ballou, 94, Cumberland County, KY (1925-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Jean Wood, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jones Kilby Bault, Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Lawson Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee Tungate, Taylor Co. KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Whitney Allison Flowers, Adair Co. KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John M. Schwoebel, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1944-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles J.R. Wethington II, Green Co., KY (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith A. Blackwell Adair County, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Anne Anderson, Taylor Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommy Scott, Adair County, KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Douglas Dix, 60, Russell County, KY (1953-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Dale Sneed, Taylor Co., KY (1955 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lester K. Spears, 77, Cumberland Co, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sherri Lynn Stargel , 46, Russell County, KY (1968-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Isabella (Happy) Spears, 88, Burkesville, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sullivan, Taylor Co., KY, Metcalfe native (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Salyers, Casey County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary McKinley Pelly, 93, Adair County, KY (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cornelius Harvey,, 86, Adair County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bennie Noel, 86, Casey Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. John Steward (Stu) Lyons, 82, Adair Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Alfred Squires, 86, Adair County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thornton Crum, Jr., Taylor County, KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Bault, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Mae Reed, 72, Adair County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Lois Bell, Lebanon, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Lou Kilian, 68, Columbia, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sophie Mae Allen Marples, 95, Casey County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl D. Kimbler, 68, Columbia, KY (1957-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Griffin Benningfield, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Howard Keltner, Columbia, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grover Glenn Tungate, 70, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jason Wesley Propes, 32, Green Co., KY (1988-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lynn Badgley, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1966-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
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