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Daily News for Friday, June 19, 2026
Columbia City Council June meeting report By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress The Columbia City Council approved the second reading of the city's budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Mayor Pamela Hoots noted that the budget includes a five-percent raise for city employees. The members then voted for a park curfew ordinance, but amended the opening time from 7am to 6amCT after discussion. The change was made mainly to accommodate residents using the walking trail in the morning. City officials noted that restrooms may not be open that early, and the splash pad will continue to operate on its regular schedule, beginning at 11amCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-19 22:41:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Dorothy Marie Holt, 81, Russell County, KY Dorothy Marie Holt, of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. She was 81 years of age. Born on November 27, 1944, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Arvilla Higginbotham Garner. Dorothy retired from the Dietary Department at Russell County Hospital. She deeply loved her family, especially her grandkids. Dorothy also enjoyed working with her flowers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-19 22:04:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Monk Price, age 92, Green County, KY William Marshall "Monk" Price, age 92 was born November 17, 1933, in the Summersville Community of Green County, to the late McFarlon and Letha Mae Marshall Price. He departed this life Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Green County, KY, having attained the age of ninety-two years, six months and thirty days. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended Summersville Baptist Church. He was united in marriage April 8, 1986, to Charlotte Davis Price. She preceded him in death March 23, 2025. He was a member of the William B. Allen Masonic Lodge, James L Pruitt Post 5813 Greensburg and Rod Lowe American Legion Post 124 Greensburg. He was a Kentucky Colonel. He was a farmer and milked his Jersey Cows for more than 40 years. He was a constable in Green County, KY for 8 years. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-19 22:02:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Agenda for June 22 School Board meeting From Carolee Lloyd Admin. Assistant to Superintendent/Human Resource Director Adair County Board of Education The Adair County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting at 5pmCT on June 22, 2026, at the Adair County Board of Education building, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-19 19:56:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Kevin Spencer at Bloomington Chapel on July 19 From Gola Burton Kevin Spencer will be speaking at Bloomington Chapel at 6pmCT on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Bro. Ralph and congregation invite you to join them. Come expecting a blessing. Bloomington Chapel is located at 55 Bloomington Chapel Rd., Columbia, KY. 2026-06-19 15:17:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Mark Twain Storytelling Festival: Speaker Schedule The inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival kicks off on Friday night, with a reception at the W.W. Slider Humanities Center on the Campus of Lindsey Wilson University. On Saturday, June 20, 2026, there will be speakers in the V.P. Henry Auditorium between 9amCT and 5pmCT, before a walking tour and a presentation from local historian Mike Watson at the Field House. Mark Twain Storytelling Festival Speaker Schedule:
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Joshua David Harden, 44, Columbia, KY (1981-2026) Joshua David Harden of Columbia passed away on June 18, 2026, in Columbia. He was 44 years old. Funeral services will be held at 10amCT on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Matt Pendleton officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery, with military honors provided by VFW Post 6097. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Monday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-19 12:00:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CACFD: Structure fire on Marlo Campbell Road From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 6:15amCT on Thursday morning, June 18, 2026, to 665 Marlo Campbell Road in response to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a shed-style building fully engulfed in flames, with the fire having spread to a nearby mobile home. Crews quickly initiated an aggressive fire attack on the mobile home and were able to contain the fire to the original shed structure and the adjacent residence. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident. A total of 11 firefighters responded to the scene and remained on location for approximately two hours. Agencies That Assisted included the Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Adair County Sheriff's Office, Taylor County RECC, Kentucky Red Cross 2026-06-19 10:27:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: New Mark Twain painting Carol Roberts writes: Great work, Tezon! Amazing! Thank You!Comments re: Painting the Twain mural was a dream come true for Mitchell 2026-06-19 10:08:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival opens tonight A class project at Lindsey Wilson University has grown into Columbia's newest community celebration, as the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival opens tonight on the university's campus. The two-day festival, June 19-20, 2026 honors the ancestral ties Mark Twain's family has to Adair County. Twain's mother, Jane Lampton Clemens, was born in Columbia on June 18, 1803 -- 223 years ago. The festival opens with a reception at 5:30pmCT Friday at the W.W. Slider Humanities Center on the Lindsey Wilson University campus. Saturday's programming includes storytelling performances, speakers, activities, and food trucks. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-19 08:40:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Greg Rice, 64, Campbellsville, KY Greg Rice of Campbellsville, son of Helen Douglas Dearen Rice and the late Frank Eugene Rice, was born July 30, 1961 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died Monday, June 15, 2026 in Campbellsville at age 64. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-19 08:33:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Anna Maedell Cary Daniel, 93, Burkesville, KY Anna Maedell (Cary) Daniel of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, having attained the age of 93 years and 15 days. She was born in Burkesville, Kentucky on Friday, June 2, 1933, the daughter of Fred & Flora (Groce) Cary. She was of the Christian faith and member of the Hanover Church of Christ. She worked as a farmer, seamstress, and nurse aid. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Roy Daniel, whom she wed in 1970; brother, Charity Cary; sisters, Margoline Mullinix, Jean Cary; niece, Annette Mullinix Bell. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-19 08:31:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
It's Mark Twain Week - tonight's the receptioin Celebrating storytellers and muralists during the first Mark Twain Week in Columbia, KY! “The best way to cheer yourself up 2026-06-19 08:27:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 19 Happy Anniversary, Danny & Connie Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Doris "Honey," and Steve Hovious, (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Keith and Ashley Curry (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Lloyd and Melanie Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Kenyon (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cathy Abell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Coty Birdwell (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Mink | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dustin Page | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jobe Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Madison Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norman Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Jo Yates (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Curry | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Miss Loneta Sublett (1926-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky (Rick) Huckaby, Columbia, KY (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Lee Gadberry, Liberty, KY (1961-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger McFarland, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Dee Price, Gradyville, KY native (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ron (Bat) Masterson, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Garnett Jones Sweeney, Liberty, KY (1914 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Hamlett Rogers, Adair Co., KY (1922 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila K. Moore, Russell County, KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marlene Hogue, Yosemite, Casey Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Morgan, Russell County, KY, (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Yaden, Casey Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rayeleana Butrum, 27, Russell County, KY (1986-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell E. Spears, 73, Cumberland Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Norman Gene (Sonny) McAllister, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Rachele (Lollar) Cross, Metcalfe Co., KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harlon Franklin, 79, Adair County, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claris Delaine Roy, 84, Russell Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Priscella N. Brown, 87, Casey Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathern Akin, 77, Green County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Jeffries, Taylor Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Edwards Bertrand, 71, Green Co. KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman (Bally) Janes, 69, Taylor Co., KY/Green Co. native (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Wayne Skaggs, 80, Green County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Cooley (1932-2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Roy Grider, 84, Jamestown, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Colvin, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Thomas Barrett, 78, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elrena Dooley Russell (6/19/1929-12/10/2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgina Rosario Vasquez, 77, Greensburg, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Cox, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Ray Holmes, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Homer Langdon, 70, Casey County, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ivan Melford Curnutte, 85, Greensburg, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Snow, 72, Jamestown, KY (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Rose Garrett, 90, Columbia, KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Etha Wheat, Adair Co., KY (1937-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Rogers, 79, Taylor County, KY (1939-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray William Cunningham, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon Miller | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tammy Denise Gibson Ballard, 50 Edmonton, KY (1967-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Woodruff Cowan, 84, Columbia, KY native (1933-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) June 19, 1939In Memory Birthday, Helen Fay Bottoms, 81, Knifley, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. 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