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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.


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Wells and Johnson deliver student addresses


2026-04-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
At left, Lindsey Wilson University student Reilly Wells '26, a media studies and theatre major from Columbia delivers one of two student addresses at the 2026 Lindsey Wilson Founders' Day Celebration on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. At right, Leeshawn Johnson '26, a theatre major from Louisville, delivers the second student address at the Founders' Day Celebration.


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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!


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2026-04-28 10:15:34 | Comments

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 75 F
Casey: 71 · Cumberland: 76 · Green: 75
Metcalfe: 75 · Russell: 74 · Taylor: 75
Updated at 3:00pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026
  High/Low: 75 F / 61 F
SLP: 1013.6
Wind: WSW at 4
Dewpoint: 64 F
Relative Humidity: 70.48%
Precipitation: 1.01 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


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.


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Fiscal Court to meet April 28

From Bridget Compton
Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 4:30pmCT on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend.

In addition to regular business, items on the agenda include donation of the Gradyville electon building to JOY Ministries, Opioid Proposal contracts, cutoff date for FLEX, LARP, and county road paperwork, FY 2027 County Road Aid Cooperative Agreement, several Jim Blair Center items, approval of jail fees, KACO health and dental insurance renewal, and a fireworks discussion.

Meeting Agenda:


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Events scheduled for today, April 28, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 (ID:70513 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
NoonCTTJHC Lunch and Learn
Long Term Care: Home Health Services and Community Resources (ID:70553 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
1:00pmCTKBC Blood Drive
Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall (ID:70543 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Services for Michael Adam Curry, 37, Columbia, KY (1988-2026) (ID:70568 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
3:30pmCTACES SBDM Council meeting (click for agenda)
(ID:70557 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
4:30pmCTAdair Co. Fiscal Court: 2nd readings of ordinances
The Adair County Fiscal Court will have second reading of and adoption of four ordinances to name Phoebe Lane, Starlight Ridge Road, Haven Branch Road, and Goose Lane as private passageways (ID:70539 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Adair Co. Fiscal Court meeting (click for agenda) (ID:70576 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:30pmCTIdea Swap & Handy Garden Tools Showcase
Adair Co. Extension Service Garden Workshop Series (ID:70112 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:30pmCTAdair Co. Community Choir Spring Concert (ID:70567 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
7:00pmCTLindsey Wilson University Singers and Somerset Big Band at Columbia UMC
Free performance featuring classic jazz standards and American favorites (ID:70570 | 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.

Scenic Adair Co.: An Ed Waggener Shortcut


2026-04-28 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Pen.
I have fond memories of riding around Southern Kentucky with Dad, exploring random gravel roads like this one, fording rain-swollen creeks in minivans and Volkswagen Beetles to mixed results. Sometimes the goal was to save a few miles over a better-paved option, and other times he'd heard that some farmer had grown a pumpkin of unusual size, or purchased some exotic livestock that needed to be documented.

On Saturday, I went to check the last known location of the American Bittern in northern Adair County, and this gravel road beckoned. The scene above turned out to be the most civilized stretch. The "going" got progressively slower as I meandered through fields and washes. A flurry of goldfinches erupted from a very small creek before I crossed it, and the road eventually climbed back out onto Highway 76 near Spout Springs.

I probably wouldn't even have been late for lunch if I hadn't had to back up a ways to let a pickup pass the other way on a particularly narrow stretch.


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Agenda for ACES SBDM Council April Meeting

From M. Williams, Principal
Adair County Elementary School

Below is the updated agenda, due to rescheduling of the meeting, for the ACES SBDM Council meeting at 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the Library at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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Register/Verify registration at: GOVOTEKY
Registration Deadline is April 20, 2026, at 4pm.



Donor replaces drone lost in Chestnut Grove

From the Columbia Police Department

On April 20, 2026, the Columbia Police Department and the Campbellsville Police Department assisted the Adair County Sheriff's Office during an Active Shooter Incident that occurred on Chestnut Grove Road in Adair County.

During the incident, Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton and Campbellsville Police Sergeant Elliott Taylor operated DJI Avata 2 drones to provide aerial observation in support of responding agencies. The Campbellsville Police Department's drone was shot down by the suspect while assisting with the operation.

Following the incident, Chief Burton contacted an anonymous Adair County resident who is a strong supporter of law enforcement and informed them of the loss. The resident generously purchased a replacement drone for the Campbellsville Police Department.

"The partnership between law enforcement agencies is vital in this profession," said Chief of Police Evan Burton. "There were multiple agencies from nearly all adjoining counties who responded to assist during this incident. I want to personally thank the Campbellsville Police Department for their support. As a token of appreciation, a replacement drone has been provided."

The Columbia Police Department extends its gratitude to all agencies that responded and assisted during the incident and recognizes the continued importance of cooperation and teamwork in protecting the communities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.


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2026-04-27 13:42:09 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Place Names: How Adair Co. roads got their names

Part 5 of Mike Watson's "Place Names in Adair County" presentation, from the March 2, 2026, meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society at the Adair County Genealogy and History Research Center.

By Michael C. Watson
Adair County Genealogical Society

Buffalo Traces were our first roads. Two traces converged where Columbia was founded. The town of Columbia was laid out in 1802.

Main Street on the original plat map ran "through" the present location of the courthouse as there was no building there at the time. East Main became Jamestown Street and West Main became Greensburg Street, as they each led in the direction of those towns.

Market Street was the North-South Street and South Market became Burkesville Street and North Market became Campbellsville Street.

Take into consideration Market and Main as names were dropped over several decades. Greensburg and Burkesville existed when Columbia was founded, Jamestown and Campbellsville came later.


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2026-04-27 10:33:23 | Comments | See topic Mike Watson - History


Putting the kits to bed


2026-04-28 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
A momma raccoon, taking her kit to a nearby tree before the storm front rolled through on April 27, 2026.


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SCC Earth Day celebration

William and Betty Sue Feese attended the annual Earth Day celebration at Somerset Community College on Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2026. The event featured local organizations, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits designed to inspire care for our planet.

Among the activities and demonstrations was a pine cone bird feeder station, and information on the Life Expectancy for Litter. Tossing out garbage can be a long-term decision. Common items include:
  • Chip bag: 10-20 years
  • Cigarette butt: 2-5 years
  • Diaper: 10-20 years
  • Orange peel: 6 months
  • Paper towel: 2-4 weeks
  • 6-pack ring: 450 years
  • Banana peel: 3-5 weeks
  • Plastic bottle: 450 years
  • Aluminum can: 250 years
William says, "There was a large crowd and a variety of informative booths, one with several electric vehicles."


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2026-04-27 09:47:36 | Comments



Senior Vouchers for Farmers Market available May 4

By Donna Jones

Senior Vouchers for use at the Farmers Market on the Square will be given out from 8:30amCT to 1:30pmCT on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson St., Columbia, KY.

Voucher eligibility:
  • 1. Must be 60 years old prior to day of handout
  • 2. Meet the income requirements
  • 3. Live in Adair County
  • 4. First come first serve, no holds
  • 5. Bring your card from last year
  • 6. Voucher is for vegetables, fruits and honey
If you don't plan on using all of the money allocated on the voucher, please don't come and get one. The program has been cut, so be aware when you take the card you need to be responsible and use it.

Any questions you may call Donna Jones at 270-634-2125.


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2026-04-27 09:38:43 | Comments


Letter: Very impressed

Doug McCammish writes:
Very impressed by this letter from Sheriff Roy expressing his thanks to God and prayer as well as official support after an obviously stressful month.
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2026-04-27 09:33:08 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback


City Hall was one stop during local government tour

By Katelynn M. Molesky

On Friday, April 24, Adair County's fifth grade students had the chance to learn about the county and city government, thanks to an organized tour that was set up by Adair County 4-H.

The grade was split into four groups and rotated between several notable locations, where they got to meet with officials from the city and county, as well as learn about the different jobs done to keep operations running smoothly.

One of these locations was the Columbia City Hall. There they met with Mayor Pamela Hoots, who greeted the students and answered all of their questions with enthusiasm.


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Birds of Kentucky: Blackbird looking over campus


2026-04-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
It's finals week, a week of extreme activity and focus, for all on the campus of Lindsey Wilson University. It's all being observed by this blackbird.


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Boil Water Advisory lifted

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District
April 26, 2026

As of 12:03pm on April 26, 2026 the Boil Water Advisory for consumers starting at 336 Chance Road to 12295 Fairplay Road and all side roads in between 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.


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2026-04-26 13:27:36 | Comments

Statement from Sheriff Gary Roy

By Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

It's been an extremely busy last 2 weeks and I wanted to bring the public up to speed on the events that have transpired here in Adair County that my office has been involved with.

On April 14th we had a horrible logging accident in Fairplay area that resulted in the loss of life of an Adair County man. Some of you may know few of the details on that and who was there. It was requested that an investigation be done on the accident. Due to what I felt was a conflict of interest, with one of the people involved being the son of a former Adair County Deputy Sheriff and him also being a member of my church, we attempted to turn the case over to Kentucky State Police. Our office was notified on April 17th by Sgt. Billy Gregory that KSP would not be investigating the case, due to it being accidental. Although it's a tragic loss of life we do not feel like there was anything intentional or any foul play is involved.

Monday April 20th we had the tragic events that happened in Southern Adair County on Chestnut Grove Rd. and in Kelleyville/Mt. Carmel area, where 4 Adair Countians lost their lives. We responded to Chestnut Grove Rd. to a male being shot. Upon arriving Deputy Emily Wall was met with gunfire, Wall was able to exit her car and return fire. She was able to get a civilian safely to cover behind her patrol car. Even though Wall's patrol car was struck 24 times, Praise God neither Wall nor the civilian was hurt. The gunman continued to sporadically shoot at officers. KSP SRT team arrived on scene and took control of the scene. After negotiations failed, the gunman was shot and killed by KSP SRT. During the standoff it was learned that the gunman had killed his mother and his aunt.

I want to take this time to personally thank the Adair County Deputies, Columbia Police Department, Kentucky State Police, Adair County 911 dispatch, Adair EMS, Adair County Emergency management, Breeding Fire Department, Adair County Coroners Office, Air Medical, all the neighboring counties that had officers respond to help us in any way. If you brought food/water or offered to bring anything or assist in any way Thank You. But most importantly if you prayed, thank you so much because I truly believe your prayers brought us all home safely to our families that night.

As you are aware April 23rd we had a bomb threat at Adair County Elementary School. I had two resource officers on scene as well as myself, additional deputies, Columbia Police Department and Kentucky State Police. Deputy Mark Harris is leading the investigation. We will continue to follow up on additional information as we work with our school partners and law enforcement agencies.

I love you Adair County and God bless you all!
Sheriff Gary Roy


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2026-04-26 09:41:49 | Comments


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)
View all birthdays and anniversaries for this month and next month on our Celebrations Page. Submit your birthday or anniversary using our Contact Form.

ACSO: Louisville man arrested for drug possession

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Friday, April 24, 2026 Adair County Deputy Hunter Tweedy arrested a Louisville man for public intoxication and possession. Tweedy was assisted on scene by CPD and KSP.


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Southern Heirs in concert at Egypt Christian

From Robbie Bell

The Southern Heirs will be in concert at Egypt Christian Church in Adair County on Sunday night April 26, 2026 at 6:30pmCT.


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2026-04-24 21:49:40 | Comments | See topic Church News


Donor replaces drone lost in Chestnut Grove


2026-04-27 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo courtesy Columbia Police Department .
A strong supporter of law enforcement generously purchased a replacement drone to replace the one lost by the Campbellsville Police Department in last week's Active Shooter Incident.

Pictured left to right: Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton, Campbellsville Sergeant Elliott Taylor, Campbellsville Chief of Police Shannon Wilson.


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Lindsey Wilson University Singers at CUMC April 28

By Shelby Burton

The Lindsey Wilson University Singers will join forces with the Somerset Big Band for an evening celebrating the timeless music of the Great American Songbook in a free performance at 7pmCT on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville St., Columbia.

The Somerset Big Band, founded in 2016, is a 21-member ensemble made up of professional musicians and community members from central and eastern Kentucky. The group performs traditional big band jazz and new compositions at festivals, community events and concerts throughout the region.

At the April 28 concert, the 35-member Lindsey Wilson Singers will perform a mix of songs with jazz-infused harmonies from the American Songbook, which generally refers to popular songs and jazz compositions from the 1920s through the 1960s.

Some of the selections scheduled to be performed include Fisher, Shay and Goodwin's "When You're Smilin'," Bart Howard's "Fly Me to the Moon," and Jones and Kahn's "What'll I Do."

The concert at Columbia United Methodist Church will also serve as a preview for the Lindsey Wilson Singers as they prepare for their annual spring tour. Following the university's spring commencement on May 1-2, 2026, the Lindsey Wilson Singers will perform in Michigan, with stops in Holland and Mackinac Island.


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2026-04-24 11:37:44 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Letter: American Bittern

Beth Grant writes:
Today is April 24, 2026. How can this bird have been spotted on April 26, 2026?
Beth, Thanks for catching the error. We'd like to say that "future birding" is the hot new hobby, but the reality is that those reports were for April 21, and for some reason, April dates in 2026 have been a challenge to type correctly. We'll get the article corrected. -Pen

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2026-04-24 11:12:05 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

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
Tuesday Special: Quesadilla Verde Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese served with rice, lettuce, tomato & quacamole. $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.

--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


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.
Tuesday Special at The HAWG: Deep Fried Butterfly Shrimp, Roasted Potatoes or French Fries or Waffle Fries, corn on the cob and a roll $10.00

Happy Hawg BBQ is open again on Jamestown Street with shoulder, brisket, chicken, smoked bologna, and ribeye steaks, plus burgers and hotdogs, cold cut sandwiches, fries, nachos, appetizers, homemade sides, ice cream cups, Italian Ice cups, and more!
Randy Young, owner


Betty's Country Cooking
MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted.
For the Fall and Winter, 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.

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


Adair County Schools
Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476
ACES and ACPC menu for April 28, 2026:
Breakfast: Breakfast pizza
Lunch: Sausage, bacon, gravy, biscuit, hash browns, yogurt cup, fresh fruit options

ACMS and ACHS menu for April 28, 2026:
Breakfast: Breakfast pizza
Lunch: Bacon, gravy, biscuit, hash browns, yogurt cup, fresh fruit options


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 Tuesday, April 28, 2026:
BBQ chicken breast, Lima beans, cole slaw, fruit, bun, milk



A message from Superintendent Faulkner

By Jason C. Faulkner, Superintendent
Adair County Public Schools

I want to take a few moments to clarify and address some of the concerns and criticisms regarding the handling of yesterday's bomb threat.

First, I want to acknowledge that situations like this create a great deal of worry for our families and staff. That concern is completely understandable. Unfortunately, in today's climate, schools across the country must be prepared to respond to these types of threats. For that reason, we have established safety plans and procedures that are designed to ensure a swift, coordinated, and effective response in situations like this.

To provide full transparency, I would like to provide an exact timeline of how yesterday's events transpired. Yesterday at 1:20, l was made aware of a phone call received at Adair County Elementary School warning of a pipe bomb that was placed on the outside of the school building. ACES immediately initiated their lockdown procedures, and an emergency call was placed to 911, informing them of our situation. As an extra precaution, all schools on the Adair County campus were placed on immediate lockdown. I was in contact with our Columbia Chief of Police, members of the Sheriff's Department, and members of the state police, who all informed me that they were making a coordinated effort to do a sweep of the entire campus to make sure that everything was safe. Employees of the board of education were on site at the school, aiding first responders in securing the area.


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2026-04-24 11:05:05 | Comments | See topic Education

Adair Co. Food Pantry Annual Fish Fry is May 1

From Michele Fruth

Adair County Food Pantry will hold its spring Fish Fry from 10:30amCT To 2pmCT on Friday, May 1, 2026, behind the Columbia United Methodist Church at 203 S. Monroe St., Columbia, KY.

Famous volunteer Chefs Richard Phelps and Robert Flowers will be serving up your choice of Fish w/hushpuppies or BBQ Boston Butt on bun, plus coleslaw, chips, water and dessert, all for just $10.

For pre-orders, please call or text 270-250-5432, or call 270-634-1820 or 270-378-1162.


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2026-04-24 10:21:47 | Comments

Birds of Kentucky: Canada Goose at Rest


2026-04-27 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
A lone Canada Goose, enjoying a shady spot in a rare quiet moment.


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Rogers Explorers from Adair and surrounding counties

A total of 181 students - rising high school freshmen - from Southern and Eastern Kentucky have been selected to participate in the 2026 Rogers Explorers Program.

Rogers Explorers is an intensive three-day, two-night summer leadership program presented by The Center for Rural Development in partnership with the University of Pikeville, Union Commonwealth University, Morehead State University, University of the Cumberlands, Lindsey Wilson University, and Eastern Kentucky University.


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Remembrances for April 28
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)

 































 
 
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