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Daily News for Friday, June 26, 2026
Jameson Miller is new agent at Reed Brothers Reed Brothers Insurance is excited to announce the addition of new Agent Jameson Miller to our growing team of insurance professionals. Jameson brings a strong commitment to customer service and a passion for helping individuals, families, and businesses find the right insurance coverage to meet their needs. As an independent agency, Reed Brothers Insurance is dedicated to providing personalized service and access to a variety of insurance options, and Jameson shares that same customer-first philosophy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-26 10:57:54 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Ambulance Service vehicle update The Adair County Ambulance Service board of directors accepted sealed bids for a new Ford F-350 chassis and the remounting of an existing ambulance module in the fall of 2025. The contract for the chassis was awarded to Don Franklin Government and Fleet, while the remounting of the ambulance module was awarded to American Specialty Vehicles through Mid-America Ambulance Sales. Notably, a new Type 1 ambulance typically costs between $250,000 and $300,000. However, utilizing the remount process yielded significant cost savings for the taxing district, ranging from $100,000 to $120,000. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-26 10:44:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
C.G. Collins, 86, Taylor County, KY (1940-2026) C.G. Collins, 86, Clarence G. "CG" "Squeak" Collins, 86, was born on February 20, 1940, in Shawneetown, Illinois, and passed away peacefully at his home on June 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the oldest son of Kelly C. and Almira Dempsey Collins of Carmi, Illinois. He married the love of his life, Lynda Simmons, on May 7, 1966, in St. Clair, Michigan, beginning a marriage that would span six decades. A man of deep faith, CG made his profession of faith and was baptized at Maunee Methodist Church in Maunee, Illinois. He graduated from Carmi High School before attending Murray State University and Campbellsville College on a basketball scholarship, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-26 09:28:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Only reasonable action Billy Joe Fudge writes: I don't know the tax law but it surely does sound like it would be the only reasonable action.Comments re: Letter: $500,000 surplus collected on Hospital debt 2026-06-26 09:20:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Vacation Bible School starts June 28 at Egypt Christian Church From Joel Patton Egypt Christian Church will have Vacation Bible School from 6pmCT to 8:30pmCT nightly, from Sunday, June 28, 2026 through Wednesday, July 1, 2026. There are classes for kids pre-k (4 years old) through 6th grade, and older kids are welcome to come and help. This year's theme is "Rainforest Falls: God's Love is Wild!" Kids will discover God's amazing love through exciting Bible lessons, fun games, creative crafts, uplifting music, and unforgettable rainforest adventures! The VBS Closing Celebration will start at 6pmCT on July 1, 2026, and everyone is invited to stay for a church-wide summer picnic, with delicious food, games and activities for all ages, music, fellowship, and fun for the entire family. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. 2026-06-26 09:14:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Church News
Mendel Sexton, 65, Adair County, KY (1960-2026) Mendel M. Sexton, 65, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Medical Center of Franklin in Franklin, Kentucky He was born September 3, 1960, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late James Howard and Mary Rosaline Reece Sexton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Brandon "Bubba" Sexton on February 15, 2026. Mendel professed his faith in Christ and was baptized in 1974 and attended Columbia Christian Church. He was a businessman owning and operating Russell County Kwik Lube and a partner in Adair County Kwik Lube. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-06-26 09:05:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 26 Happy Anniversary, Allen and Mary Ann Brown (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Anna and Dougie Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bro. Keith and Sydnie Fields | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Carson and Karen Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Craig and Llana Pippen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Danielle and Brandon Bennett (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jacob and Malory Burton (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mark and Kim Turner (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Nolan and Judy Cole. (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Roger and Donna Dyer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wendell and Helen Faye Kemp Burton (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anita Stotts Clark | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anne Cundiff Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brennan Smith (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chaz Dunn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emersyn Kate Royse | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gary L. Kimbler (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kimberley Harvey Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leslie Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Thomas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Willis Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Travis Michael Martin (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoriam, Mrs. Perry Estelle Hall Scott, 78 (June 26, 1931 - July 19, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, for Maxwell A. Roy, Russell County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Spurling, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert D. Cox, Jr., Elizabethtown, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Patricia K. Hofem Keen Joyce, Cumberland Co., KY, (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Snodgrass, Casey Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L.C. Hansel, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leemon Goodin, Adair County, KY (1928 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Roberta Lile Marrett, Green Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Marie Willis Troutt Goodin, Adair Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Collins Bell, (1931-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jake John Radford, Cumberland County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Miller Russell Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald W. (Donnie) Piercy, Adair Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph William Leonard III Casey Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn B. Stephens, Adair County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Frances Johnson Garnett, 100, (1914-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Baldock, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Hall, 62, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Lee Hedger, 52, Russell County, KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Clark, 79, Taylor County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Bryant, 42, Casey County, KY (1974-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Bruce, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Les Murphy, 68, Casey County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Douglas (Doug) Cox, Campbellsville, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe (Dully) Brumley, 46, Russell Co., KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rose Marie Pogue, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1918-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ivajean (Louise) Wilson, 75, Windsor, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.E. Loy, 57, Russell Co., KY/Taylor Co., KY native (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Earl Hendrickson, Indianapolis, IN/Adair Co., KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlis (Dooger) David Stotts, Adair Co., KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Olga Tucker, 97, Russell Springs, KY (1920-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Clayton Dean, Russell Co., KY/Clinton Co., KY native (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Rose, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Lynn Munford, 57, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Black, 64, Russell County, KY (1954-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Petty Wall, 70, Adair Co., KY native (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen D. Hancock, 79, Green County, KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Crawhorn, 73, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janiave Black, 81, Casey County, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Sanders, 97, Columbia, KY (1924-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junis Franklin, 84, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patrick J. Holt, 36, Harrodsburg, KY (1986-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patrick Jess Holt (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Edward (Jug) Anderson, 84, Burkesville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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