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Daily News for Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Green River Band up for Best of Kentucky award Congratulations to our friends in the Green River Band - they are finalists, nominated for the Best of Kentucky Award, 2026. Voting begins May 1, 2026 and we'll have how-to on Columbia Magazine so everyone can help put them over the top! 2026-04-28 15:49:44 | Comments | Printable version
From broken home life to strong LWU graduate April 23, 2026 was Founders’ Day at Lindsey Wilson University (see the full report in the separate story today by Venus Popplewell), and this is the story shared by senior Leeshawn Johnson, one of two student speakers who put the spotlight on why the University makes such a difference in life. His story follows: My name is Leeshawn Johnson. Many who know me might say I'm outgoing, funny, loyal, and maybe even a little crazy. I take pride in the attributes that define me. I also take pride in what I come from. I've grown up in a broken home, both households full of their own problems. As a baby, my father really wasn't in the picture, and I was taken away from my mom as an infant and put into foster care for neglect. Where was my father amongst all of this? Who knows. My mother hated the fact that he'd never attempted to retrieve me or even reach out to me until I was 11. From then on, I made attempts to try to live with my dad because my grandmother believed I needed a father figure - something that most black men lacked in past generations. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-28 12:59:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Brian Nathan Lee, 44, Adair County, KY (1982-2026) Brian Nathan Lee, age 44, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Born on February 1, 1982, in Somerset, KY, Brian was a devoted family man and a respected member of his community. Brian earned a Master's in Psychology from Western Kentucky University, a testament to his dedication to understanding and helping others. His professional life was marked by his ownership of Team Lee Photography, where he combined his talent and passion to create lasting memories for many families. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-28 12:54:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Lanterns & Tombstones Tour is on the road on Friday The second installment of the Fifth Season of our Cemetery Walking Tours will take place at 7pmCT on Friday night, May 1, 2026, at Free Union Cemetery, 4640 Sano Road, Highway 1729, Columbia, KY. This is the first of two "On-the-Road" Tours again this year--in May and August. Dave Thomas and Mike Watson will lead participants through various parts of the Free Union Cemetery, pointing out bits of interesting lore along the way. This is a walking tour through the historic cemetery and participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, bring a jacket if it is cool, and your enthusiasm. Small flashlights will be provided to aid you in winding your way on the Tour. The Tour will take place each month throughout the year--April through September, culminating with the annual Silent City Tour of 2026 in October. Each month the Tour and narration will be different from previous months. For more information, email watson.kentucky@gmail.com, or call the Research Center at 270-380-1024. Hope to see you there! 2026-04-28 10:15:34 | Comments | Printable version
Dr. Traci Pooler delivers Founders' Day message By Venus Popplewell Lindsey Wilson's name may have changed this past year, but its mission and identity remain unchanged - grounded in a commitment to "care for, mentor, and love our students." That was the message delivered by 2026 Lindsey Wilson Founders' Day Celebration keynote speaker, Dr. Traci Luckey '91 Pooler on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the university's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. "Yes, we've grown. Yes, we can now offer experiences beyond the bricks and mortar of our campus," Dr. Pooler said. "But those strategies only work because of the culture that came first." Dr. Pooler addressed supporters, faculty and students at the first Founders' Day Celebration since last spring when the Lindsey Wilson Board of Trustees unanimously voted to change the name of the 123-year-old institution from Lindsey Wilson College to Lindsey Wilson University. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-04-28 09:44:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 28 Happy Anniversary, Lorie and Ken Fortune | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Michelle Atwood | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brianna Nicole Ford (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooke Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Catherine Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Cowan (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Absher, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Edwin Ward | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Jeff Morris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Westmoreland | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Lee Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Marie Burton, 82, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvil Roy, 64, Adair County, KY (1949-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dakota (Coda) Tarter, 62, Adair Co., KY native (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Foster, Casey County, KY (1933-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Keith (Donnie) McFall, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest R. Tanner, Russell Co., KY (1918-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franklin Roosevelt (Junk Man) Walker, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1945-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harriette A. Cornett, Taylor County, KY (1922-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Dale Statham, Casey Co., KY (1934-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inez Mae Cary Williams, 96, Cumberland Co., KY (1921-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inez Sandusky Griffith, Casey County, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Arlis Sneed, 81, Columbia, KY (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice James New, Science Hill, KY (1944-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Austin, Casey County, KY/Lincoln County, KY native (1938-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Alton Hoskins, Casey Co., KY native, (1932-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luzena Hamlett, 78, Columbia, KY (1946-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Brown, 70, Russell County, KY (1946-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Lou (Becky) Grinstead Grant, Adair Co., KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosetta (Delta) Rodgers, Casey Co., KY (1931-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell L. Daniels, 84, Dunnville, KY native (1935-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Evelyn Hill Wells, 80, Adair County, KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stacy Renee Ford, 45, Taylor Co., KY native (1977-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Pyles (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Bunch, 59, Adair Co., KY (1956-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Jean Holmes, 74, Standford, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Eugene (Fireball) Bass, 84, Green Co., KY native (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola Jessie, 82, Columbia, KY (1942-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Henry Franklin, Adair Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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