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Oct 30 is First Responders Day in Columbia From the City of Columbia October 30 has been declared as First Responders Day in Columbia as the result of a proclamation issued by Mayor Hoots. On Friday, October 30, 2026, representatives of Breeding Fire Department, Adair County Ambulance Service, Columba-Adair County Fire Department, 911 Center, Emergency Management, Columbia Police Department, Adair County Sheriff Office, Kentucky State Police, Class D Facility, and the Adair County Regional Jail were on hand for the recognition. The proclamation reads: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-30 12:34:41 | Comments
Photos from Barnetts Creek Church, 1959 Billy Joe Hagy writes: Some historical pictures around Columbia/Adair County were passed along to me from the two daughters of Reverand Harry T. Sinks and his dear wife Harriet Barclay Sinks. Harry was our preacher up on Barnetts Creek near the Pellyton community of Adair county. Harry and Harriet's daughters are Susan (Sinks) Barber and Lolly (Sinks) Bolin. They should be given credit if you choose to publish any of these pictures on Columbia Magazine. I hope you will see the value of sharing these great pictures so that others from Adair can also enjoy them. Decedents of some of these houses' families may actually love to have their ancestors print of the homes. Note: Special thanks to Valerie Adams for helping get these photos to Columbia Magazine. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-30 10:34:01 | Comments
Thanks from the Farmers Market for a great season By Donna Jones As the 2026 season for Farmers Market on the Square comes to an end this Saturday, October 31, the vendors would like to thank everyone for your support. Thanks to everyone that shopped and supported your local vendors and farmers you are truly appreciated. Thanks to the mayor and council for the use of the city parking lot. Troy Kimbler for the donation of having portable toilets available for the market. Again, Thank you to each and everyone one of you. We close out 2026 and start planning for 2027. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-30 10:05:31 | Comments
Lindsey Wilson hosts inaugural Farmer Appreciation Luncheon By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University and area agriculture leaders celebrated the beginning of a beautiful friendship at the inaugural LWU Farmer Appreciation Luncheon, held on Thursday, October 29, 2026. More than 100 area agriculture leaders joined university and high school students and educators at the university's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center to underscore the critical role agriculture plays in Southcentral Kentucky's economy. "This luncheon is about recognizing you," Lindsey Wilson Agribusiness Program Director Paisley Bolin '26 told the guests. "Agriculture plays such an important role in our communities and our everyday lives, and the people who work in this industry deserve to know how much they are appreciated." Lindsey Wilson launched a bachelor of arts degree in agribusiness this school year, and a key element of the new academic program is that it is deeply rooted in the region. "Agriculture isn't just part of our heritage here in Kentucky -- it's part of who we are, and it defines us," said Lindsey Wilson School of Business and Communication Dean Benson Sexton '04. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-30 09:57:43 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
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Words of Wisdom for October 30, 2026 For Day 303 of 2026. There are 62 days remaining in 2026. From Miss Donna Rieder "When someone shows you their true colors, don't exhaust yourself trying to repaint them." 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. There is no more text for this article. Posted on 2026-10-30 09:49:46
Football: Indians host Eagles in final home game By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Friday, the Adair County Indians Varsity Football team gets back on the field to close out the 2026 football season. The Tribe will host the Campbellsville Eagles (3-6) who come off a 42-0 loss to Kentucky Country Day last week on the road. The Eagles are in a multi-game losing skid going back to September. Campbellsville has struggled turning the ball over this season. Eagles QB Bryson Underwood has tossed some 11 interceptions this year and just five touchdowns. The Campbellsville rushing attack has also struggled to score with just five rushing touchdowns on the season making just 10 total offensive touchdowns on the whole season for Campbellsville. This is compared to 31 offensive touchdowns for the Tribe on the year. If the Indians can score, they can likely end the season on a positive note and get a win in this one. Come out and support the Tribe at 7pmCT on Friday, October 30, 2026, at ACHS Indian Field, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-30 09:48:09 | Comments | See topic Sports
Trunk or Treat at Columbia Christian Church From Clay Turner Trunk or Treat will be held from 5pmCT to 7pmCT tonight, Friday, October 30, 2026, at Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville St, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-30 09:35:30 | Comments | See topic Church News
4-H Cloverbuds meeting on Nov 16 From Emylou Miller Program Assistant for 4-H Youth Development We will be having a Cloverbuds meeting at 5:30pmCT on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Cloverbuds is an opening for youth into 4-H. Through this club we cover all areas of 4-H Youth Development through small activities and crafts. We have regular meetings on the first Monday of every month. At the Nov 16 meeting, we will be doing fall crafts and activities. All youth ages 3-8 are welcome to attend, and a parent or guardian must accompany the child. We hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please call the office at 270-384-2317. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-29 15:49:47 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Local tracts approved for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation From Scottie Ellis/Brandon Mattingly Frankfort, KY - On October 29, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced continued site and building development efforts throughout the state, as 137 census tracts across 76 Kentucky counties were approved for Opportunity Zone (OZ) 2.0 designation, including 1 tract in Adair Count and 2 tracts in Russell County. The approved 2.0 designation tracts will become active on January 1, 2027. The OZ program seeks to spur long-term economic development and job creation in overlooked communities, and the Governor recommended the tracts for designation. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-29 15:39:46 | Comments
History of Freemasonry in Adair County on Nov 2 From Annita Dial R.W. Jordan C.T. Baker is the current Grand Junior Warden of Grand Lodge of Kentucky F. & A. M. Jordan Baker is the second person from Adair County to ever be elected to this office. James Garnett, Jr. was the first, way back in 1905. Baker will present "A History of Freemasonry in Adair County, Kentucky" at 5pmCT on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Genealogy and History Research Center. A meal will be provided first, with the program to proceed afterwards. The Adair County Genealogy and History Research Center is located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. For more information, call 270-380-1024. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-29 14:20:01 | Comments
City Council to meet Nov 2 From Tiffany Collins The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, November 2, 2026, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-29 14:10:44 | Comments | See topic Local Government
HCTT to present Little Shop of Horrors From Emily Coffey The Harold Chambers Theater Troupe will present Little Shop of Horrors at 7pmCT on November 13, 14, and 21, 2026, and at 3pmCT on Sunday, November 22, 2026 in the auditorium at Metcalfe County Middle School, 208 Randolph Street, Lot 1, Edmonton, KY. Tickets to Little Shop of Horrors are $12 and can be purchased at the door or on our website at hcttroupe.com/home/little-shop-of-horrors-tickets. Coming in December: kid's musical "Alice In Wonderland Jr." on December 11-13. We hope you will make plans to support local community theater in your area!! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-29 13:52:06 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Governor announces 2nd round of medical debt relief From Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On October 29, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that a total of $153 million in medical debt has been erased for 67,000 Kentuckians as his administration makes progress toward the goal of $250 million in relief through the Team Kentucky Medical Debt Relief Program. Established by the Governor through an executive order in September, the program is set to relieve medical debt for 130,000 eligible individuals across the commonwealth. There is no application process for the Team Kentucky Medical Debt Relief Program, and debt relief cannot be requested. Eligible Kentuckians will receive an official medical debt relief letter from Team Kentucky and Undue Medical Debt. The letter will notify recipients of what debts have been erased and from which creditors. No further action is required of Kentuckians who receive a letter; however, it is recommended that the letter is kept for proof of debt erasure. Relieving medical debt provides a fresh start for hardworking families who have lost their financial stability through no fault of their own. For more information on the Team Kentucky Medical Debt Relief Program, visit MedicalDebtRelief.ky.gov. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-29 13:44:34 | Comments | See topic Health Care
WKU receives $2M to advance energy and disaster resilience From Lacey Bell Western Kentucky University has received a $2 million award from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet's Office of Energy Policy, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program, to develop a resilient microgrid at the WKU Innovation Campus. The project will create a platform for research, education and disaster resilience, helping the campus support critical operations during power outages while improving everyday energy management. The microgrid will integrate solar power, battery energy storage, existing backup generators and advanced controls. A microgrid is a coordinated local energy system designed to operate alongside the utility grid and, when needed, independently during an outage. It is intended to support critical facilities at the Innovation Campus during outages, including WKU's Disaster Science Operations Center (DSOC), which works alongside Kentucky Emergency Management to coordinate disaster response. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-29 13:41:24 | Comments Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 30 Happy Birthday, Chelsea Beard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donita Loy Hortillosa | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Orley Absher (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lilly Reed Bryant (2021) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shawn Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Spanky Gilbert (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tiffanie Shelton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tonya VanArsdale Burton | (Updates/Corrections)View all birthdays and anniversaries for this month and next month on our Celebrations Page. Submit your birthday or anniversary using our Contact Form.
Little League Basketball uniforms arriving Friday From Daniel Hedges Little League Basketball uniforms will be distributed to coaches from 3:30pmCT to 7pmCT on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. A coach or team representative will come pick up the entire teams' uniforms. (Individual parents do not and should not come. All of each team's uniforms will be given to one person.) By 3pmCT on on Friday, November 6, 2026, coaches need to be notified of any sizing issues or other problems, so that a replacement order can be made. After next Friday, November 6, 2026, parents will need to go to Hot Prints to purchase another uniform at their own expense. Little Leage Basketball Schedules: K-1 Schedule - 2-3 Schedule - 4-5 Schedule Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-29 13:36:56 | Comments | See topic Sports
Early Voting underway for 2026 General Election From Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk Registered voters in Adair County may vote during early voting (in-person no-excuse absentee voting), from 8amCT to 4pmCT on Thursday, October 29, 2026, Friday, October 30, 2026, and Saturday October 31, 2026, in the Adair County Courthouse Annex Basement, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Remember, all voters must present a valid ID. Voter ID requirements may be viewed at Elect.ky.gov. Call the Adair County Clerk's Office at 270-384-2801 with any questions. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-29 10:21:02 | Comments | See topic Politics
Reserve spots now for Drive-Through Christmas Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots asks any individual, business, group, or organization would like to setup a display this year for the 6th annual Drive Through Christmas to please contact City Hall by calling 270-384-2501 to leave your name and contact number. The Drive Through Christmas display at Joe Johnson Little League Park will open the weekend before Thanksgiving, and run through the Christmas Holiday. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-29 10:13:25 | Comments
ACSO: Juvenile injured in E-bike collision From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office A 17-year-old Columbia juvenile was airlifted to a Lexington hospital on Monday afternoon, october 26, 2026, after a collision involving an e-bike and 2016 Nissan Frontier. The collision occurred on New Concord Road. According to the Adair County Sheriff's Office, the juvenile was operating an e-bike, when he entered a left-hand curve on the wrong side of the road and struck an oncoming pickup truck, operated by 26-year-old Brandon Grider of Columbia. Grider was not injured. The juvenile was transported by helicopter to a Lexington hospital for injuries sustained in the collision. The collision remains under investigation by Adair County Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch. Adair County EMS and Columbia-Adair County Fire Department assisted on scene. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-29 10:07:57 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports ![]() What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Betty's Country Cooking MENU 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Phone 270-384-5664. Bettys is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Friday, October 30, 2026: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Friday Special: Enchiladas Verdes, $8.50 Black Stallion Steakhouse 202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT. Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT! Happy Hawg BBQ 114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 270-585-4671. Open from 10:30amCT to 5pmCT Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover accepted. New Menu for Fall 2026!Randy Young, owner Acapulco Authentic Mexican Grill Columbia - Russell Springs - Nancy | Offering excellent, authentic Mexican food 7-days-a-week. Express specials five days a week, plus appetizers salads, soups, a children's menu and desserts! Try a dinner combination and choose from beef, pork, chicken, or seafood, or select a vegetarian combination anytime. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for October 30, 2026: Adair Senior Citizens Center 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. 8amCT to 2pmCT Monday through Friday. Phone 270-380-1899. JoAnn Smith, Director. Menu for Friday, October 30, 2026:
AC Tourism celebrates successful Pumpkin Trail/Night Market From Adair County Tourism Adair County Tourism is celebrating the success of the Pumpkin Trail Festival Night Market, held October 23, 2026, at the Jim Blair Center in Columbia. The event brought families, local vendors, and community members together for an evening of fall festivities, family-friendly activities, and community spirit. With approximately 15 vendors participating, the Night Market offered a variety of shopping, entertainment, and food options. Attendees enjoyed homemade crafts, jewelry, desserts, food trucks, sparkle tattoos, hair stencils and more. Families also had the opportunity to participate in free activities, including pumpkin decorating, made possible by a generous donations by Tree Passion. A highlight of the evening was a live pumpkin-carving demonstration by Drew Smith, which added to the festive atmosphere and gave attendees a chance to experience the creativity and artistry of pumpkin carving firsthand. The Night Market also brought increased attention to the Pumpkin Trail, located around the track at the Jim Blair Center. Visitors were invited to walk the trail and vote for their favorite decorated pumpkin. The displays featured creative entries from Lindsey Wilson College art students, Adair County School System students, and local businesses, showcasing the talent, imagination, and community pride found throughout Adair County. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-28 12:53:28 | Comments
Adair Co. Public Library Pumpkin Decoration Contest results By Katelynn Molesky from The Adair Progress Autumn is officially in full swing in Adair County! In celebration, the public library recently held a pumpkin decorating contest, showcasing an incredible array of creativity from the youngest members of the community. Entries for the festive competition were accepted from October 5 to the 9, with voting open to the public from October 10 through 13, 2026. When the votes were finally tallied, Cyrus and Ian's Nintendo-inspired masterpiece, titled "Mario," won both the popular vote and the title of Overall Best Pumpkin. Meanwhile, Winry's enchanting Cinderella pumpkin earned the title of Cutest, while Avery brought literature to life by winning the Best Book Character category with a rendition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Otis and Walker also claimed the most creative award with their Chicka Chicka Boom Boom design. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-28 12:41:31 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Public Library
Sponsors needed for annual Christmas in Columbia Parade From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The 2026 Christmas in Columbia Parade theme will be "An American Christmas," honoring America's 250th Anniversary. Funding help is still needed for the parade and we hope you, your business or organization will be able to help by becoming a sponsor for the parade. Our parade has always been the first Saturday in December and takes a lot of planning on our part and a lot of creative work to make the floats to have such a memorable Christmas Parade each year. Other communities have recently begun having their Christmas Parades the same date as ours, so in order to continue to have the beautiful floats that we are accustomed to, it is necessary for our prize money and awards to be competitive with other communities. Sponsorship levels range from $100 to $1000, and higher level sponsor will be featured on promotional materials, float signage, and t-shirts, and receive free t-shirts. All sponsors will get mentions on social media. We will also be offering a long sleeve T-shirt for purchase later this year to help with the parade costs. We greatly appreciate ALL of our Chamber members and look forward to seeing you at this year's 'An American Christmas' parade. For more details just contact us at coladair@duo-county.com or 270-384-6020. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-28 12:38:55 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for October 30 In Memory Birthday, Aleta S. Neagle, 82, Green County, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Thompson, 91, Liberty, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Violetta Maxine Buis Roy, Casey County, KY (1921-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elbert Nolley, Taylor Co. native (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Henningsen, Glens Fork, Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Nicely, 78, Casey Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl T. Jessie native, Adair Co, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.D. Bell, Taylor Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Brown, Casey Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Blankenship, Russell Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel William (Billy) Mitchell, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ilene Fisher, Russell County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Panza Okla Delp, Liberty, KY - Roley, Adair Co. KY native (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Biggs, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edgar Troutman, 96, Adair County, KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Moritz Goldade, Perryville, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Lynch, 69, Russell County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Thomas Davis, Green Co., KY (1973-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Pokus) Judd, Adair Co., KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Alvin Ellis Estes, Green County, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Marie Voils, 76, Russell County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Finn Wood, Taylor Co., KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Wooley Brockman Poe, Taylor County, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Ray Roark, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Corrine Elizabeth Miller, 68, Columbia, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Allen Dobson, 76, Summersville, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Murphy, 71, Columbia, KY (1954-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fern Johnson, 67 Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Lucille Kelly, 86, Columbia, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Malcolm Rich, 88, Columbia, KY (1937-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nona Warren Parrish, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Wright, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
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