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ACMS SBDM Council to meet Sept 17 From Samantha Ellis, Principal Adair County Middle School The ACMS SBDM Council regular September meeting will be held at 3:30pmCT on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in the ACMS Conference Room at Adair County Middle School, 510 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-13 20:54:45 | Comments | See topic Education
4H Garden Club kickoff meeting is Monday From Veronica Arnold The kick off meeting for 4H Garden Club will be held at 5:30pmCT on monday, September 14, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. We have a "show and Tell" meeting where kids show anything they have grown or tell us about an experience in the garden this summer. Tools, plants, anything garden related is welcome and each child will be given an opportunity to share. A snack will be provided, and children of all ages are welcome with parental supervision. Come join us, get signed up for 4H for the school year and hear what we wish to plant for this year! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-13 11:59:57 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
After 33 months, Archer comes home By Mig Feuser, The Adair Progress For most children, "going home" is something that happens just a few days after they are born. For William Archer Lee, it has taken nearly three years. Archer, the son of Terra Huddleston of Columbia, is coming home for the first time after spending the first 33 months of his young life in hospitals and specialized medical care. It has been a journey that began Dec. 13, 2023, when Archer entered the world 12 weeks premature. He weighed just 1 pound, 12 ounces. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-13 11:42:54 | Comments
Moving to Kentucky: Cornhole By Donna Rieder I closed on my property on January 2, 2008, found a rental house just five miles away, and hauled the last of my belongings up, including my cats, on March 19th. That afternoon I was walking around the property, just checking things out, when a couple guys on 4-wheelers stopped by and introduced themselves as my nearest neighbors. They said they were having a cookout later that afternoon and invited me up. "We're going to play cornhole," they informed me. "Really," I said. It wasn't a question. My mind was racing. I came from Georgia, and I had watched Deliverance. I thought, maybe they're just teasing me... Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-12 13:31:38 | Comments Events scheduled for today, September 14, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Carol Perkins: The St. Jude House Previous Column: Mama's preacher By Carol Perkins We drove to Lake Wylie, South Carolina, last week to visit Guy's sister, Carolyn Berry. Carolyn moved from her home in Barren County six years ago. After the passing of her husband and her sons, her granddaughter Nicole urged her to move across the street from her home. She'd never lived anywhere but a farm, so having houses so close was totally new to her, but she adjusted quickly. The idea of no yard to mow, no trees to trim, and a new house sounds appealing, but moving would take the last breath out of me. "Where did all this stuff come from?" I ask. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-12 13:28:30 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Columbia-Adair EDA to meet Sept 16 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold the next monthly meeting at 8amCT on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-12 13:16:34 | Comments | See topic Local Government
KAFC approves BFLP loans in Adair and Russell From Atley Smedley Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 12 agricultural loans totaling $1,926,125 for projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting, including Beginning Farmer Loan Program loans in Adair ($90,000, $107,000, and $135,000) and Russell ($250,000) Counties. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-12 13:12:29 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden
Tourism and Convention Commission meets Sept 15 From Paige Nickel Executive Director - Adair County Tourism and Convention Commission The Columbia Adair County Tourism and Convention Commission will be having their monthly meeting at NoonCT on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-12 13:08:59 | Comments | See topic Local Government
KY General Fund and Road Fund receipts for August 2026 Frankfort, KY - State Budget Director John Hicks reported on Thursday, September 10, 2026, that General Fund receipts fell 1.7 percent in August compared to last year. Total revenues for the month were $1,088.6 million, compared to $1,107.7 million last August. So far this fiscal year, General Fund receipts have increased 13.8 percent. The official revenue estimate for FY27 calls for General Fund revenues to fall 0.5 percent compared to FY26 actual receipts. Based on Augusts' results, receipts can fall 2.8 percent for the remainder of the fiscal year and still meet the official estimate. Director Hicks remarked that "August is usually one of the lowest months of each fiscal year for General Fund revenues receipts. Through the first two months of FY27, sales and use taxes have risen 6.5 percent and major business taxes are more than $300 million higher than last year. Individual income tax collections declined by 10.1 percent due mainly to the 12.5 percent rate reduction effective January 1, 2026, from 4.0 percent to 3.5 percent. The Consensus Forecasting Group will meet later this month to revisit the FY27 and FY28 General Fund revenue estimates in light of the FY26 revenue surplus and the 13.8 percent growth thus far in FY27." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-12 13:07:36 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
Annual Book Fair coming Nov 14 The annual Adair County Book Fair will return on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the VFW Building, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY. For more information, call 270-384-1024 or email adairgenealogy@gmail.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-12 13:05:14 | Comments | See topic Books
Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District September 12, 2026 As of 10:33am on September 12, 2026 the boil water advisory for customers starting on Highway 551, from Pelly Lane to the Plum Point bridge and all side roads. All of Holmes Bend Road to the lake and all side roads. All of Mt. Carmel Road and all side roads has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-12 12:47:59 | Comments
DAR Constitution Week Activities By Valerie Adams The DAR promotes historical education annually during Constitution Week, September 17-24 each year. This year's observance marks the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. Constitution week was petitioned by the DAR in 1955 and signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. The public is invited to attend these planned activities:
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Adair Co. Extension Homemakers 26-27 year has started From Shannon Steveson The Adair County Extension Homemakers 26-27 year has started! Adair County has Mailbox Members and six clubs: Bliss, Green River, Happy, Joyful Hearts Quilt Guild, Sano Stars, and Town & Country. We welcome you to come join us! If you are interested in attending a Club meeting or becoming a Mailbox Member, call the Adair County Extension Office at 270-384-2317 and ask for Dylan Gentry. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-11 21:42:06 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 14 Happy Anniversary, Jimmie Dale and Kathy Cox (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ben David Sapp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chonda Hodges | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darrell Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harrison Knifley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ja'Vyan Hawkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JoAnn Steinhilber | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kotila G. Rhymer (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Hovious | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Bell | (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.
Letter: You nailed it, Mike! Carol Roberts writes: At 85, I can vouch for your observations! I don't get out much anymore, but I made some new friends this week... at TJ Hospital Columbia... and renewed old acquaintances from CenterWell Home Health. They are all the greatest! May God bless them all.Comments re: Realization - changing over from 70 to 80 Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-11 11:30:39 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Lindsey Wilson University students help campus remember 9/11 By Duane Bonifer A group of Lindsey Wilson University students who were born after 9/11 spent part of their evening on Thursday, September 10, making sure that the campus community never forgets about that day or its consequences. The students were part of the Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association, who has since 2002 commemorated the day by placing 8-by-12-inch U.S. flags along sidewalks in the center of the A.P. White Campus. This year, it took nine students a little more than half an hour to plant more than 500 U.S. flags that greeted the Lindsey Wilson community on the morning of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. "It adds a little more depth to the day," said Adelyn Bennett '29 of Columbia, a human services and counseling and psychology double major from Columbia who is sophomore class president. "The second you see the flags, you know what a big day this is for our country." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-11 11:21:26 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Metcalfe, Green, Cumberland counties to get help Federal Public Assistance approved for communities affected by June 2026 deadly flooding... Frankfort, KY - Following his request to President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Public Assistance has been approved for at least 20 counties (three in our area) affected by widespread flooding that took place June 17-30 of this year. The severe weather event caused some areas to receive more than 8 inches of rainfall during a short period of time and took the lives of six Kentuckians. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-11 08:43:28 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Realization - changing over from 70 to 80 By Mike Carta After spending a whole decade classified as a septuagenarian--which is a high-dollar word meaning somebody in their 70s--I quietly crossed the line into octogenarian territory back on April 12th of this year. Eighty. There. I said it. I don't know who came up with the word octogenarian, but it sounds less like an age group and more like something that ought to have eight legs and live under a rock. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-10 22:46:43 | Comments What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Margarita Mondays! 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! Betty's Country Cooking MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Betty's is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT 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 September 14, 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 Monday, September 14, 2026:
Capes & Crowns Fundraiser to benefit Crusade for Children From Stacey Biggs EVP of Marketing, Planning & Development, T.J. Regional Health Glasgow, KY - Calling all superheroes and princesses in southcentral Kentucky! T.J. Regional Health's Rehabilitation Services department will host Capes & Crowns, a family-friendly fundraiser benefiting the WHAS Crusade for Children from 2pmCT to 4pmCT on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the T.J. Health Pavilion Community Center, 310 N. L. Rogers Wells Blvd., Glasgow, KY. Children and their parents, grandparents, or other family members are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy an afternoon filled with princesses, superheroes, meet-and-greets, fun activities, music therapy, crafts, photo opportunities, refreshments and a special gift for every child in attendance. Beyond the costumes and activities, Capes & Crowns gives the community an opportunity to support an organization that has made a lasting difference for children receiving pediatric rehabilitation services close to home. Ticket sales and additional event updates are available at t-j-community-mission-foundation.snwbll.com. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-10 21:20:59 | Comments | See topic Health Care
KY Virtual Job Fair expanding in September From James Hensley Frankfort, KY - The next Commonwealth of Kentucky's Virtual Job Fair, which will be live from 10amET until 1pmET on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. During the Live Event, 10amET to 11amET is reserved for Veterans & Military Families, and from 11amET to 1pmET the Job Fair is open to all candidates. Register Here: Job seekers | Employers MAJOR UPDATE! We have expanded the schedule time frame to include early access and late access all week long. Early Access begins at 8amCT on September 14, 2026, and Late Access will continue through 5pmET on September 18, 2026. Early and late access times allow job seekers and employers the chance to see what job positions are available/posted and job seekers who registered. This allows those who are unable to attend during the live event time to be able to still see what's out there, with our hope to better meet the needs of the seekers and employers. This event is completely free for both employers and job candidates / seekers, providing an excellent opportunity to connect and explore career opportunities. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-10 21:14:25 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Letter: Praise for Ranger Billy Joe Fudge writes: As much as I love the great outdoors and your pics of the Gorge, your pics of the Lemon Pointer stirs wonderful emotions from my past!Comments re: Scenic Kentucky: A visit to Red River Gorge Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-10 15:55:15 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for September 14 In Memory Birthday, Ilene Roy, Russell Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chad Alan Thrasher, Burkesville, KY (1983 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Hoots, Burkesville, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Faye Duncan LaFreniere, Adair Co., KY native (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Robbie Nell Williams Ballard, Burkesville, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L.R. Byram, Russell County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Calvin (Cherokee) Allinson, Sparksville, KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal "Tobe" Bennett, Adair County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Pepper Sidebottom, Green Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Coffey, Adair County, KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, O.D. (Joe) Wilson, Russell County, KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thurman Jean Loy, Adair County, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ross F. Curry, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Cooper Shepherd, Russell County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Murray, 74, Russell County, KY, (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandon Lee Atwood, 19, Hustonville, KY (1995-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Nelson, Adair County, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Wilson, 66, Liberty, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teena Ellen Allen, Taylor County, KY, (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Memory Ervin, 96, Metcalfe County, KY (1920-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Wilma Mae Adams James, Science Hill, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Marlene Joy Pritchard, Greensburg, KY/Chicago, IL native (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Janes, Sparksville, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Copley Clark Slinker, Green County, KY (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mae (Scott) Richardson, 73, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Campbell, 76, Columbia, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Elaine Branham-Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Williams Sapp Newton, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmas Landon Coomer, 85, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florice Larimore, 95, Black Gnat, KY (1922-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold K. Bradshaw, 54, Jamestown, KY (1970-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Horace William Hill, 97, Columbia, KY (1925-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Coomer, 68, Jamestown, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith Norris Louden, 81, Jamestown, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Allen Morgan, 58, Columbia, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Onia Mae Abell, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patra Ann Sinclair (1893-1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timmy Webb, 62, Elk Horn, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Udell (Dick) Thornton, 84, Green Co., KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Kent) Bryant, 67, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
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