ColumbiaMagazine.com
Printed from:

Welcome to Columbia Magazine  
 




































 
Governor announces $1.7M for Green River Commerce Park

From Scottie Ellis/Brandon Mattingly

Frankfort, KY - On July 30, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced further investment in the state's site and building development efforts as more than $5.2 million was approved to support future investment and job creation in Adair, Ballard, Clinton, Floyd, Madison, Magoffin, Monroe and Montgomery counties through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI).

"Team Kentucky is continuing to invest in site and building development to lay the groundwork for continued economic momentum and future job opportunities," said Gov. Beshear. "Congratulations to these eight communities. I am excited to see how you will use these investments to create a brighter future for our people."

The Adair County Fiscal Court, on behalf of the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority, is planning to construct a 40,000-square-foot speculative building within its Green River Commerce Park. The project was approved for nearly $1.7 million in state support.


Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it.
2026-07-30 15:14:27 | Comments


Epicurean Kentuckian: Eggplant Bolognese


2026-07-30 - EK Kitchen - Photo by Pen.
Roasted slices of eggplant, topped with Bolognese sauce and melted mozzarella, served with sauteed spinach.


Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chamber of Commerce to meet Aug 11 at Holmes Bend

The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next monthly meeting at NoonCT on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Holmes Bend Marina and Resort, 5380 Holmes Bend Rd, Columbia, KY.

Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, invites Chamber members to "Join us for a lazy, laid back Lunch on the Lake at Holmes Bend."


Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article.
2026-07-30 15:10:14 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 62 F
Casey: 63 · Cumberland: 60 · Green: 63
Metcalfe: 65 · Russell: 62 · Taylor: 63
Updated at 1:30am Friday, July 31, 2026
  High/Low: 64 F / 62 F
SLP: 1015.2
Wind: N at 0
Dewpoint: 62 F
Relative Humidity: 100%
Precipitation: 0 in. today

Kentucky Mesonet Links:
Adair County - Casey County - Cumberland County - Metcalfe County - Taylor County

National Weather Service Links:
Burkesville. Campbellsville. Columbia. Edmonton. Greensburg. Jamestown. Liberty. Russell Springs


2026 Back to School Bash a success

From Trey Stephens
City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor

The City of Columbia was incredibly pleased to have had an incredible 2026 Back to School Bash. We were able to host over 200 kids, and almost 400 people at our event, and were only able to do so thanks to our incredible sponsors. A special thank you goes out to the Columbia Street Department and Columbia Parks and Recreation Department for setting up the event and working traffic.

Vendors served our community incredibly well by giving away massive amounts of school supplies, food, drinks, candy, and various other things.


Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it.
2026-07-30 15:05:48 | Comments


ACSO: Two-vehicle collision investigated on Hwy 55S

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Thursday, July 30, 2026, at approximately 6:20 a.m., deputies with the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to the 4000 block of Highway 55 South in reference to a two-vehicle collision.

The preliminary investigation determined that Dustin McGuffin, who was traveling southbound on Highway 55 South, crossed the centerline into the northbound lane of travel. Shawbtae Giftee, of Indiana, was traveling northbound toward Columbia when she observed McGuffin's vehicle in her lane. Ms. Giftee sounded her horn multiple times, reduced her speed, and attempted to move into the southbound lane in an effort to avoid a collision. Mr. McGuffin then overcorrected, and the vehicles collided.


Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it.
2026-07-30 15:02:38 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Events scheduled for today, July 31, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00pmCTHarvey at the Barn Lot Theater (ID:70955 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Harold Chambers Theater Troupe presents: Moana
Metcalfe County Middle School Auditorium, 208 Randolph St., Edmonton KY (ID:70968 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)

Visit the Events Page for details about the events listed above and for events on upcoming days. Please use our Contact Form to let us know about your organization's upcoming events.

Companion Animal poster blue ribbon


2026-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold.
4H-er Isolde Arnold had her first year competing in regular 4H categories--as she had graduated from Cloverbuds--and won Grand Champion in the Companion Animal Poster Category. This will allow her work to be submitted to the Kentucky State Fair!

Isolde is pictured here with trusty 4H UK Co-operative Agent Tony Rose, who will faithfully transport all the qualifying entries to the State Fair, which opens on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Best of luck at state!


Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

LWU Doctoral student, professor step onto International Stage

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University doctoral student Mahalia Cain recently took her research overseas while widening her professional circle.

Cain presented her work at the International Association of Psychology and Counseling's 2026 Oxford Institute for Global Education and Clinical Practice in Psychology and Counseling, held in Oxford, England.

Cain presented with Lindsey Wilson counseling professor Ed Gunberg, who is also her academic adviser in Lindsey Wilson's counselor education and supervision doctoral program.

"The experiences I had there were truly indescribable and will stay with me for the rest of my life," said Cain, who is a resident of Williamsburg, Kentucky. "It was an incredible honor to represent LWU and the doctoral program, as well as the counseling profession, on an international stage."


Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it.
2026-07-30 11:30:52 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Draft STIP Plan available for public review, comment

From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair

Frankfort, KY - Team Kentucky's draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) plan, a four-year listing of scheduled transportation projects using federal transportation funds, is ready for public review. The plan includes projects involving highways, bridges, public transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities and other transportation improvements to enhance safety and mobility in Kentucky.

The Draft FY 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (PDF) is now available online and feedback is welcome. The draft STIP is also available at all 12 KYTC Department of Highways district offices.

Funding for Adair County projects in the draft includes:
  • $42.06M for a variety of US Hwy 55 projects
  • $11.3M for Hwy 61 reconstruction
  • $6.25M towards the proposed Eastern Columbia Bypass
  • $613K to address flooding issues on Rice Drive
  • $440K in work on the Louis B. Nunn Parkway
  • $58K to install a guardrail on KY-1702
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) invites any individual, agency, or organization to submit comments during the 30-day review period starting August 1, 2026, through August 30, 2026.


Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it.
2026-07-30 11:23:09 | Comments

Lanterns & Tombstones Tour of Mount Carmel Cemetery

The next installment of the Fifth Season of the Lanterns & Tombstones Cemetery Walking Tours will start at 7pmCT on Friday, August 7, 2026, in the Mount Carmel Cemetery, 682 Mt. Carmel RD, Columbia, KY.

This is the second "On-the-Road" tour of the year, and Dave Thomas and Mike Watson will lead participants through various parts of the Mount Carmel Cemetery, pointing out bits of interesting lore along the way. The tour will form at the edge of the Mount Carmel Church parking area, adjacent to the cemetery. Please do not park in the cemetery.

This is a walking tour through the historic cemetery and participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, and bring your enthusiasm. Small flashlights will be provided to aid you in winding your way on the tour.


Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it.
2026-07-29 19:33:45 | Comments

Demonstrating importance of calling before you dig


2026-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Fiber specialist Robert Ross explained the newest internet and phone technology of DUO Broadband at the July meeting of the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce. He demonstrated how, after a break (someone accidentally digging through a cable, for instance) technicians must strip away protective coatings, clean the glass with alcohol, precisely cut the ends and then use a fusion splicer to permanently reconnect two broken fibers. The speakers stressed the importance of always calling before digging, even in a garden, to assure customers don't lose internet connection.


Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Special Called School Board Meeting

From Carolee Lloyd
Admin. Assistant to Superintendent/Human Resource Director
Adair County Board of Education

The Adair County Board of Education will meet in special called session at 5pmCT on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Adair County Board of Education Building, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

Agenda:
  • 1. Call to Order
  • 2. Approval of Referral to the Attorney General
  • 3. Adjournment


Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article.
2026-07-29 18:56:10 | Comments | See topic Local Government

DUO Broadband showcases fiber future at Chamber

News of a state of the art company, locally owned and locally operated

By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress

For most people, high-speed internet simply works. A video starts instantly, a business uploads files in seconds, or a virtual meeting connects without interruption. What happens behind the scenes is rarely seen.

That invisible world became the focus of the July Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce luncheon, where representatives of DUO Broadband pulled back the curtain on the technology that now connects thousands of homes and businesses across south-central Kentucky.

The presentation combined a look at the cooperative's 72-year history with a live demonstration of one of the most delicate jobs in the telecommunications industry: repairing a broken fiber optic cable.


Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it.
2026-07-29 10:13:03 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce

Lance Burton, Jimmy McKnight, and GRB at Back to School Bash

From Trey Stephens
City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor

Catch three amazing performances at Columbia's fourth annual Back to School Bash, starting at 11amCT on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the City Park on Fairground Street in Columbia.

Columbia's own Master Magician Lance Burton will perform again this year, joined on stage by magician Jimmy McKnight of Shelbyville, and musical performance by members of the Green River Band.

The City invites everyone to come out, bring their kids, and enjoy the free show. All children will receive a free t-shirt, while supplies last, and will have a chance to win other surprise giveaways. There will also be vendors on site giving away school supplies, popcorn, and much more.


Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article.
2026-07-29 09:28:18 | Comments

LWU English class prepared students to enjoy The Odyssey

By Duane Bonifer

Few audience members are better prepared to see Christopher Nolan's blockbuster adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" than Lindsey Wilson University students who have taken English professor Karolyn Steffens' "Mythology & Folklore in Literature" class.

"The Odyssey," which tells the story of Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, on his 10-year journey home after the Trojan War, is one of the ancient texts students read in Steffens' class, which she last taught in the spring.

And thanks to the 2017 translation of the 3,000-year-old epic poem by classicist scholar Emily Wilson, "The Odyssey" has been one of the more popular books in the class. Wilson's translation of "The Odyssey" was also the core text that informed Nolan's film, which opened nationwide on July 17, 2026.


Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it.
2026-07-29 09:01:43 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

DUO Broadband business featured at Chamber lunch


2026-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
DUO Broadband management shares that local connection remains its greatest selling point. Founded 72 years ago to bring telephone service here when larger companies would not, the cooperative has transformed itself into one of the region's most advanced fiber broadband providers while keeping the same mission. Left to right: Robert Hostetler-Utility Engineering Specialist; Josh Robertson-VP Network Operations; Shawn Phillips-SR Director Outside Plant; Sherry Selby-Director of Marketing & Sales; Brandon Rigney-Warehouse Management; Lisa Back-Business Account Manager; Bryce Bailey-VP Engineering Outside Plant; and Tristan Bonnstetter-VP Business Operations.


Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

GRL State Park Campground on track for phased reopening

From Anita Hatchett

Frankfort, KY - On July 28, 2026, Team Kentucky announced that following last year's historic flooding at Green River Lake State Park campground, a phased reopening plan will welcome guests back while continuing long-term recovery efforts.

"We know how special this campground is to this community and its visitors," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "We've worked hard to get it up and running safely after last year's historic flooding and are excited for it to welcome guests again soon."

The campground suffered major infrastructure damage due to the historic rainfall and flooding event that occurred in 2025, leaving much of the park underwater for weeks. A thorough assessment found that the entire electrical system needs to be replaced.

The campground is scheduled to reopen on Friday, July 31, 2026, to primitive and self-contained camping (RVs and campers capable of operating without utility hookups). Approximately 73 campsites will be available and may be booked through ReserveAmerica. Generators will be permitted for self-contained camping units. These sites will remain open through October 31, 2026, when the campground will close for the season.

Restoration and infrastructure projects are scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026. Plans are currently for the campground to reopen in spring 2027.


Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it.
2026-07-28 15:07:55 | Comments

Genealogical Society will meet Aug 3

By Mike Watson

The Adair County Genealogical Society will be in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, August 3, 2026, in the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

There is no presentation that evening, but there will be a business meeting to set up for the fall programming. We are planning for the BIG October 20th Anniversary of the Silent City Tours. There will be a program each Monday evening of October.

We will also make plants for the Adair County Homecoming at the Research Center on the weekend of Downtown Days--the Research Center is open Friday and Saturday to all who wish to research or visit with kinfolks.

After the business portion on Monday night, the Research Center will host an Open Research Session. Come and dig into the holdings--books, files, etc. Refreshments will be served and fellowshipping wall-to-wall. Everyone is invited, membership never required.

For more information, email adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270.380.1024.


Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article.
2026-07-28 12:22:21 | Comments

Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 31
Happy Anniversary, Adam Wesley and Brenda Bennett (2021) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Pen and Amy Waggener (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Stacy and Zack Giles (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Steve and Brittany Bean (2024) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, April Gribbins (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Austin Beard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brittany Kelley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carol Marra | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carrie McQueary | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chasity Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Connie Roution | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Courtney Vance | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Craig Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Davaa Dorjsuren | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donald Belden (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Erin England (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Georgia Hatfield | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Sebastian (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jerry Marshall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jill Wade Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Micah Abbott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Misty Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nadine Giles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Randy Burns | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Ramage | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy Carter Morrison | (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.

Never too early for Christmas in Columbia

It's never too early in the year to think about Christmas. To plan ahead for possible floats in the Christmas in Columbia parade, the theme of this year's event will be "American Christmas" and the Grand Marshals will include all Adair County Veterans.

Questions about becoming a member of the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce and special events can be emailed to coladair@duo-county.com


Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article.
2026-07-28 11:43:25 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce

LWU Mission trip to the Dominican Republic broadens horizons

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University student Hadleigh Parrish '29 discovered that not sharing the same language does not have to be an obstacle to communicating with another person.

Parrish learned that while helping out at a Vacation Bible School while on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Parrish was sitting beside a little girl who she said "was crying about something."

"I didn't really know what it was because I couldn't communicate with her (in Spanish)," said Parrish, a human services and counseling and Christian ministries double major from Russell Springs, Kentucky. "I just sat down beside her and put my arm around her. Then another little girl comes up, sits right beside me and puts her arm around me. It didn't matter that I was from another country and we didn't speak the same language. She just knew she was safe. It was precious. It's so important to use words in ministry, but you also have to love people without using words."

Parrish was part of a 20-member group that included Lindsey Wilon students, faculty, staff and alumni who made a July 14-21, 2026, mission trip to Santiago, Dominican Republic.


Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it.
2026-07-28 08:07:17 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Mocha the Goat at 3 (months)


2026-07-29 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Donna Rieder.
Donna says, "This is Mocha, she's really growing up fast!"


Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

4-H Youth and Cloverbud Floral Hall

4-H and Cloverbud Floral Hall entries will be accepted from 10amCT to NoonCT on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

The 4-H and Cloverbud Floral Hall will be open for public viewing from 4pmCT to 6pmCT on Tuesday.

Project Pickup will be from 8amCT to NoonCT on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. For more information, see uky.edu/events/adair.


Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article.
2026-07-28 08:01:26 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

2026 Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Costume contests

From Katelynn M. Molesky
on Behalf of Adair County 4-H

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Adair County 4-H held a Rabbit and Poultry show at the Extension Office on Fairground Street, including a costume contest. Corbin Coots of Adair County had the Champion Poultry Costume, and Mollie Mann of Pulaski County had the Champion Rabbit Costume.

2026 Adair Co. 4-H Poultry Costume Contest:
  • Champion: Corbin Coots, Adair Co.
  • Participant: Annaclaire Spalding, Metcalfe Co.
  • Participant: Will Spalding, Metcalfe Co.
  • Participant: Lynnleigh Harlan, Metcalfe Co.
  • Participant: Dolly Perry, Metcalfe Co.
2026 Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit Costume Contest:
  • Champion: Mollie Mann, Pulaski Co.
  • Participant: Willa Mann, Pulaski Co.
  • Participant: Brooke Mackin, Taylor Co.
  • Participant: Ella Buck, Pickett Co., Tennessee
Congratulations to all who participated!


Click for: Rabbit Show results | Poultry Show Results


Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article.
2026-07-27 14:56:16 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

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, July 31, 2026:
Catfish, Tenderloin, Country Ham, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Fried Apples, Broccoli Casserole, California Medley, Breaded Squash, Hush Puppies, Rolls, Cornbread

Come In, Grab A Plate, and Enjoy!


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

Appetizers & Salads, Combination Dinners, Vegetarian Combinations, Especial of the House Grill, Especial Seafood, Especial Steak, A La Carte Orders, Side Orders, Kids Menu, Desserts and Beverages. Call in orders are welcome!

Special: Pollo Fiesta A whole chicken breast filled with bacon and cheese, and covered with cheese dip. Comes with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.


A Reminder - Make this Friday the day to Experience the Fantastic FRIED FISH available every day from our menu. Many like it even better grilled. Ask your server.

--Roy Ayala


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!
Steaks & Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Combinations and Vegetarian Platters, Sides, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers

Click here to read our menu


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.

Call our Columbia location at 270-380-1980, or order online at acapulcomexicangrillky.com.


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, July 31, 2026:
Tuna salad sandwich with lettuce and tomato, chips, V8 juice, banana, bread, milk



2026 Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit Show results

From Katelynn M. Molesky
on Behalf of Adair County 4-H

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Adair County 4-H held a Rabbit and Poultry show at the Extension Office on Fairground Street. Champions were chosen from each group, and Laramie Lemmon was awarded Best in Show for Rabbits.

2026 Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit Show Results:
  • Cloverbud Division (ages 5-7) Champion: Willa Mann, Pulaski Co.
  • Cloverbud Division (ages 5-7) Blue Ribbon: Laramie Lemmon, Adair Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Champion: Mollie Mann, Pulaski Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Luke Corray, Adair Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Brooke Mackin, Taylor Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Ella Buck, Pickett Co., Tennessee
  • Intermediate Division (ages 11-13) Champion: Lillie Corray, Adair Co.
  • Senior Division (ages 14-18) Champion: Logan Corray, Adair Co.
  • Best In Show: Laramie Lemmon
Congratulations to all who participated!


Click for: Poultry Show Results | Rabbit and Poultry Costume results


Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article.
2026-07-27 14:53:23 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

2026 Adair Co. 4-H Poultry Show Results

From Katelynn M. Molesky
on Behalf of Adair County 4-H

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Adair County 4-H held a Rabbit and Poultry Show at the Extension Office on Fairground Street. Champions were chosen from each group, and Annaclaire Spalding was awarded Best in Show for Poultry.

2026 Adair Co. 4-H Poultry Show Results:
  • Cloverbud Division (ages 5-7) Champion: Annaclair Spalding, Metcalfe Co.
  • Cloverbud Division (ages 5-7) Blue Ribbon: Jack Corray, Adair Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Champion: Corbin Coots, Adair Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Will Spalding, Metcalfe Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Lynnleigh Harlan, Metcalfe Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Dolly Perry, Metcalfe Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Ava Stapp, Taylor Co.
  • Intermediate Division (ages 11-13) Champion: Kimber Hollins, Taylor Co.
  • Intermediate Division (ages 11-13) Blue Ribbon: James Corray, Adair Co.
  • Senior Division (ages 14-18) Champion: Paige Corray, Adair Co.
  • Best In Show: Annaclaire Spalding
Congratulations to all who participated!


Click for: Rabbit Show results | Rabbit and Poultry Costume results


Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article.
2026-07-27 14:51:34 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

Intermediate Rabbit Division: Lillie Corray and Peaches


2026-07-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky.
Class champion Lillie Corray showed off Peaches, a silver fox doe.


Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Show a big success

By Katelynn M. Molesky
on Behalf of Adair County 4-H

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Adair County 4-H held a Rabbit and Poultry show. The event, which took place at the Extension Office, showcased 17 talented youth from Adair, Taylor, Pulaski and Metcalfe Counties. Additionally, one participant came in from Pickett County, Tennessee. Walt Reichart served as the judge for the evening.

Several divisions were offered depending on the age of the youth participating and placings were determined by the showmanship ability of the participant. While everyone received a ribbon and pin based on their performance, a champion was also chosen from each group, as well as a best in show.

In addition to the showmanship competition, a costume contest was held at the end. This event had two divisions based on the type of animals and awarded one winner each.

The show was sponsored by Mid-State Ready Mix and Corbin Farms. Additionally, Tractor Supply Co., Red Barn Veterinary Clinic and Day & Day Feed Mill donated items that were used as prizes.

"I think everything went really well," says club leader Missy Lemmon. "I was really pleased with the turnout." Lemmon said she looks forward to September 3, 2026, when the club will host another show at the Fairgrounds.

Each and everyone that took part did a great job and earned a blue ribbon.


Click for: Rabbit Show results | Poultry Show Results | Rabbit and Poultry Costume results


Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article.
2026-07-27 14:47:03 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service


Remembrances for July 31
In Memory Birthday, Jean Greene, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon J. Walker, Columbia, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Snow Lloyd , Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Huey Lee York, Somerset, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Winnie Lou Walters, Russell County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Coe, Jr., 84, Russell County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Travis (Tater) Pyles, Columbia, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flonnie Mae Melson, 73, Rusell County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morris Dennis Price, Green County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nadine Giles, Adair County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Paul Asa, Taylor County, KY (1931-2015). | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Patty Jean (Pat) Brown Wilson, Cumberland Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Carolyn Hall Maddox, Green County KY, (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Georgia Hatfield, 92, Adair Co., KY, (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Bell Corbin Parrish, Magnolia, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Monroe Stovall, 82, Metcalfe Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daniel Francis Brucker, 69, Casey Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Larry Junior Cox, 66, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances DeSpain Grimsley, Green County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sgt. Lee Willard Gist, formerly of Taylor Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vivian Vire Hamilton, 84, Metcalfe Co., KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gage Wilson, infant (2018-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Floyd, 71, Casey Co., KY native (1945-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cheryl S. Strodtman, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diana Elizabeth Lemmon, 58, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Katheryn Shuffett, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Lynn Jones, 86, Green Co., KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Esther Tucker, 85, Knifley, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gregory H. Caldwell, 68, Columbia, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hilda Cox, 77, Cumberland Co., KY (1937-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Regina Johnson, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Regina Pearl Melton Norris, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Kearnes, 77, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Travis "Tater" Pyles 7/31/13 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Winnie Neat, (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthdays, Lilith & Kaylie Meyer, stillborn twins, Adair Co., KY (31 Jul 2016) | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
Quick Links to Popular Features


Looking for a story or picture?
Try our Photo Archive or our Stories Archive for all the information that's appeared on ColumbiaMagazine.com.

 

Contact us: Columbia Magazine and columbiamagazine.com are published by Linda Waggener and Pen Waggener, PO Box 906, Columbia, KY 42728.
Phone: 270.403.0017


Please use our contact page, or send questions about technical issues with this site to webmaster@columbiamagazine.com. All logos and trademarks used on this site are property of their respective owners. All comments remain the property and responsibility of their posters, all articles and photos remain the property of their creators, and all the rest is copyright 1995-Present by Columbia Magazine. Privacy policy: use of this site requires no sharing of information. Voluntarily shared information may be published and made available to the public on this site and/or stored electronically. Anonymous submissions will be subject to additional verification. Cookies are not required to use our site. However, if you have cookies enabled in your web browser, some of our advertisers may use cookies for interest-based advertising across multiple domains. For more information about third-party advertising, visit the NAI web privacy site.