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Daily News for Thursday, June 26, 2025
KSP arrests 16 child predators in the state The Kentucky State Police is committed to investigating internet crimes against children year-round and encourages parents, educators and community leaders to remain vigilant about the dangers children can face online. Frankfort, KY - (June 26, 2025) - Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch recently took part in a national operation aimed at protecting children from online exploitation, which resulted in the arrest of 16 perpetrators across the commonwealth, bringing the number of predators arrested since 2019 to 325. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-26 22:14:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Kenneth E. (Kenny) Davidson, 75, Columbia, KY (1950-2025) Kenneth Eugene "Kenny" Davidson of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Lexington. He was 75 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Wendell Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Saturday morning until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-26 20:35:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Blakey, Burton complete DOCJT Basic Training From Michael Moore Richmond, KY - On Thursday, June 26, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 38 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth have graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's (DOCJT) basic training academy in Richmond. Local area graduates Devin D. Blakey with the Russell County Sheriff's Office and Logan D. Burton with the Jamestown Police Department were among the 38 members of Class 559. These law enforcement officers now return home to serve, protect and create a safer New Kentucky Home. "Our law enforcement has a long history of serving and protecting this great commonwealth. Today, you all become part of this legacy," Gov. Beshear said. "Thank you for stepping up to serve. We pray for your safety and wish you all fulfilling and successful careers." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-26 16:28:34 | Comments | Printable version
William N. (Billy) Nobles, 73, Columbia, KY (1951-2025) William Neal "Billy" Nobles of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his residence. He was 73 years old. The family honored Mr. Nobles' wishes of cremation, and a celebration of life service will be held at 4pmCT on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the VFW Post 6097 at 500 Green Hills Rd., Columbia, KY. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post 6097, Masonic Rites by Columbia Masonic Lodge #96 and last call by Adair County 911 Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-26 16:22:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Rev. Brumfield building community through partnerships 'I think 90% of ministry is just showing up, being present and then letting God do the rest.' From Duane Bonifer The Rev. Tyler Brumfield's first year at Lindsey Wilson College was one of lessons, observations and a few revelations. Brumfield, who served his first year as Lindsey Wilson chaplain, helped lead a campus ministry program in 2024-25 that demonstrated that a chaplain's office is often most effective when it is not restricted to the confines of a chapel. Brumfield said it was no accident that members of the Lindsey Wilson community saw him and the students he works with in campus ministry throughout the campus. That was the result of a decision that he and the campus ministry students made at the start of the school year when they held a retreat at The United Methodist Church's Loucon Training and Retreat Center in Leitchfield, Kentucky. "When we gathered together there back in August, we developed a mission statement that called for us to follow Jesus, make disciples and serve others," he said. "So that's what we set out to do throughout the school year." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-26 14:36:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Area unemployment rates mostly improved for May 2025 From the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 97 counties, rose in 13 counties and stayed the same in 10 counties between May 2024 and May 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Locally, unemployment fell year-to-year in Adair, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, and Taylor Counties, and rose year-to-year in Casey and Russell Counties. Cumberland County edged back in to the top 10 lowest rates in the state in May 2025.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.4%. It was followed by Fayette, Oldham, Scott and Shelby counties, 3.6% each; Harrison, Jessamine, Todd and Washington counties, 3.7% each; and Boone, Cumberland and Spencer counties, 3.8% each. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-26 10:21:44 | Comments | Printable version
Thought for the day: what counts "It is difficult to know what counts in the world. Most of us count credits, honors, dollars. But at the bulging center of mid-life, I am beginning to see that the things that really matter take place not in the boardrooms, but in the kitchens of the world." -- Allen Sledge 2025-06-26 09:23:26 | Comments | Printable version
Jack Jordan Phelps, 80, Russell County, KY native Jack Jordan Phelps, 80, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away Tuesday, June 24th, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. Jack was born on March 20, 1945, a son of the late Mary (Winfrey) Phelps and Jack J. Phelps. He was a member of Jamestown First United Methodist Church, served in the U.S, Marines and was a journalist. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-26 09:21:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Mary Colleen Hudson Moran, 75, Green County, KY Mary Colleen Hudson Moran, daughter of the late Curtis Hudson and Jacqueline McGinnis "Jackie" Hudson, was born on Thursday, March 30, 1950 in Louisville and departed this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 She was 75 years, 2 months, and 25 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and worked as a Nurse for Dr. Desimone for many years. She was a loving Gran, although the kids called her "GaGa". Colleen loved to cook delicious meals for her family and loving on her puppy dogs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2025-06-26 09:19:30 | 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 Thursday, June 26, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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