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Daily News for Tuesday, May 12, 2026
7 Brew Coffee raises $5,600 for LCCAA To kick off their opening celebrations, 7 Brew Campbellsville hosted donation days from April 24-26, 2026, where customers could try 7 Brew and "pay what they want," as a donation to Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency, Inc. The event raised $5,600 for LCCAA. Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency provides support to low-income families in Kentucky. The non-profit agency offers programs to reduce poverty, increase self-sufficiency, and provide emergency short-term financial aid. Funding is largely from the Community Services Block Grant program, which offers government grants and case managers to empower low-income families. Services include Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program, emergency food, financial literacy, and job training. Staff brings advocacy and awareness to the community. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-12 14:48:18 | Comments | Printable version
Words of Wisdom for May 12, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "In a world where you can be anything, be kind." -Clare Pooley 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. 2026-05-12 14:40:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
MCHS student Elyda Hicks wins Congressional Art Competition From Austin Hacker Washington, DC - On May 12, 2026, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) proudly announces Elyda Hicks of Metcalfe County High School as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. Her drawing, titled "The Great Comforter," will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside other artists from across the United States. "The incredible creativity, talent, and hard work of high school artists from across Kentucky's 1st Congressional District were on full display in this year's competition. With more than 50 original pieces submitted by students from high schools across the district, selecting this year's top artwork was more difficult than ever. I want to extend my congratulations to Elyda, Bailey, and Kendall for being selected as this year's winners. This exceptional art will be proudly displayed in the U.S. Capitol and in my Tompkinsville and Washington offices," said Congressman Comer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-12 14:35:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Thoughts around Independence Day events The quote below comes from one who said the average age of the world's greatest civilizations has been 200 years. We're preparing to celebrate 250 years in July. How are we doing? "Nations have progressed through this sequence:Alexander Fraser Tytler, advocate, judge, writer, and historian 2026-05-12 14:32:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Congratulations to new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine From Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Shawna Lynn Edwards, Metcalfe County High School graduate of 2019 and former south paw Lady Hornet basketball player, went on to attend Murray State University 2019-2022 and then started her dream by being accepted into the Veterinary Science program in the fall of 2022 at Auburn University in Alabama. After four years of demanding work and long hours Shawna graduated from Auburn University as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Cum Laude Monday, May 4th, 2026, to officially become Shawna Edwards, DVM. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-12 11:49:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Brian O'Connor, age 62, Burkesville, KY Donald "Brian" O'Connor, age 62, of Burkesville, passed away on May 11, 2026, at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow, Kentucky. Brian was born on November 11, 1963, in Sparta, Tennessee, to the late Donald O'Connor and Eileen "Jessie" O'Connor. When he was a small child, his family moved to Nashville, where he later attended Glencliff High School. He was a Christian of the Baptist faith. Brian was a multitalented musician who could play almost any instrument. He began playing in bands around the Nashville music scene as a teenager and performed with numerous well-known local Nashville bands for more than 30 years before later moving to Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-12 11:43:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 12 Happy Anniversary, Bridget and Freddy Rowe (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Anita Riddle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Absher (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alice Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Austin Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Berniece Crawhorn (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittney Green (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Camdyn Upchurch (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clifton Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Courtney Green (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dalton Campbell (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diane Wallace | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Chrisman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Alan Burton (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lily McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lonnie Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Missy Lemmon (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natasha Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia Tupman (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sara Beth Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sara Brooke Bragg (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve L. Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Strodtman (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Zinati | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald 'Buck' Campbell, 79, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don B. Gabehart, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloria Jean Hitch, Liberty, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Edwards Cochran, Liberty, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Byron Wood Taylor Co., KY (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Michael David Newman, Green Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty E. Rhodes, Adair Co., KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Morgan, Adair County, KY (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Israel Delbert Blair, Taylor County, KY (2012-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maggie Helen Reeder, Adair Co, KY, Russell Co., KY native, (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Lee Burress Campbellsville, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bennie Wayne Meece, Windsor Community (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Allen Squires, Taylor County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Ellen McFarland, Russell County, KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Pierce, 44, Russell Co., KY (1969-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Carnes Wilson, Russell County, KY (198-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Louis Randall Ervin, Green County, KY (1960-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hadus Geraldine Guffey, Russell County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Coffey, Taylor Co.; formerly of Adair Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Lawson, Dunnville, KY, (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William D. (Bill) Vaughan, 78, Russell Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dimple Breeden, Russell County, KY, Adair native (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Julius Ray Claypool, 62, Adair County, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frona Louise Murrell, 40, Adair Co., KY (1974-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Homer Shively Wright, Green Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Donald Cole, Adair County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Huston Ervin, Green County (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth M. Shroyer, 88, Jamestown, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alan Ladd Owens, 58, Russell Co., KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Ackley, 62, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Beckner, 83, Russell Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Kathryn Howard Miller, 95, Metcalfe Co., KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Hubbard, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Leroy Winn, formerly of Taylor Co., KY/Grayson Co., KY native (1943-2043) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martin Russell Loy, Fairplay, Adair County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Janice Fay Henderson, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Allen Morgan, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co. native (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Gene Foley, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Lou Fisher Bryant, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cynthia Litteral, 60, Columbia, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Tungate, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janie Munford Beams, 47, Taylor Co., KY (1968-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Dewey Hadley, 94, Russell Springs, KY (1923-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Sue Allen, 67, Liberty, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael R. Callahan, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Edward (Bud) Witham, 80, Taylor County, KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearl George, 94, Columbia, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Princess Lydia Faith Ray, Greensburg, KY, Newborn (2015-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila F. Morgan, 65, Columbia, KY (1959-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Wayne Rhinehart, 42, Horse Cave, KY (1979-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Mose Salois, 82, formerly of Greensburg, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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