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Adair VFW joins statewide Liberty Tree Project By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress A ceremonial planting at the VFW Post 6097 in Columbia brought together local officials, veterans, and community members to mark a milestone in the nation's history. Organized in cooperation with the Adair County Fiscal Court, the event commemorated the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States with the planting of a Liberty Tree -- an enduring symbol of American independence and unity. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-25 17:12:21 | Comments
Letter: Remembering Veterans on Memorial Day Pam Capozziello writes: I just wanted to remember all military veterans who have given their lives fighting for our country, and also wish those who continue to serve a very happy Memorial Day! Also want to honor my father who served 4 years in the US Navy. Thanks Dad and everyone for your service!Memorial Day is a good time to make sure your family members are listed on the Columbia Magazine Veterans Page. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-24 20:55:49 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Beulah Chapel VBS starts June 1 From Kim Goodin Beulah Chapel VBS is almost here! Travel back to the 90s and join us for TO THE MAX as we learn from David's faith journey and discover how we can grow in our faith every day! There will be games, worship, crafts, bible fun, and food from 5:30pmCT to 7:30pmCT nightly, June 1-4, 2026, at Beulah Chapel, 4262 Libery Rd Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-24 20:44:00 | Comments | See topic Church News
There just might be some hope after all! A first-time CM submission from reverse-snowbird and Sunday evening organist at Columbia Christian Church Narda Tate, noticing all the little things that make Southern Kentucky such a great place. By Narda Tate I don't know about you, but I am truly sick and tired of being bombarded with stabbings, murders, chaos, fraud, deception, hate, wars and all the rest of the long list of horrible things that saturate the news these days. But let me share with you a few instances of lovely, bright Americana sunshine that I experienced recently. First, my husband and I were in a subdivision in Bowling Green waiting for some folks to get home. It was a little after 4:30 in the afternoon. While parked in the cul-de-sac facing the road, I noticed a car go by slowly with a young man driving. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-24 17:52:18 | Comments Events scheduled for today, May 26, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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VBS coming up at Charity Baptist Church From Janet Coffey Charity Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be held June 1-5, 2026 from 6:30pm-8:30pmCT. There will be lessons, crafts, food and games. The church is located at 4072 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY. Need a ride? Call 270.250.2554. Have questions? text/call 270.507.2659. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-24 17:09:26 | Comments | See topic Church News
Letter: 2015 article about Harveys Ridge by BJF Suzi Gwinn writes: George Harvey was my great grandfather. The article mentioned not knowing any other siblings but the three Harvey brothers George, Abner & Finis. I have a full family history if anyone is interested. I visited Columbia as a child for Harvey-Loy family reunions. Havent been back since 1990 I hope to visit soon!Comments re: Kentucky Color - Colorful Gateway to Harvey's Ridge History Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-24 11:24:43 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Remembering Lynn Franklin Ann Pearson writes: Such an amazing man, he will be sorely missed.Comments re: Lynn Franklin, 53, Columbia, KY (1972-2026) Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-24 11:11:13 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Baseball and Softball in regional play Monday By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer Regional draws have been announced for baseball and softball:
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Sharon Payne to sing at Sparksville Nazarene Sharon Payne will be singing at Sparksville Nazarene Church at 9562 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:45amCT. Pastor Robert Adkins and congregation welcome everyone. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-23 20:32:53 | Comments | See topic Church News
Travel: Return to Utah, Spring 2026 by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com The plans for this visit were originally for February. The hotels, places to see had already been mapped out, but at the last minute, we set it aside and visited Death Valley instead; mainly because it was going to be warmer than Utah in February. This trip resumes those original plans. Our goal was to see some of the lesser known places in Utah (places we knew about but never got around to visiting on past trips due to time constraints), as well as a couple we wanted to revisit. Gold Butte National Monument would be our first stop. From there on up to Red Cliffs National Conservation Area in Utah. These completed our first day. Day 2 started with a morning visit to Kolob Canyon; a less-crowded section of Zion National Park (third time at this place but mainly focusing on an easy hike at the top we had always been wanting to do). This visit was purposely done in the morning to allow our next stop to warm up a bit. That next stop was at Kanarra Falls, with hiking in very cold water, and even cooler temperatures. We finished the grueling (but worth it) 4 mile hike with some time left, and the navigator "magically" found yet another road in Zion Park we had never traveled on. It was a lesser known 20-mile road that darts in and out of the park, revealing the backside of the ever-popular Zion Canyon. Loved this drive! On our third day we had two choices, the Vortex or Candy Cliffs (Yant Flats). We had visited both in earlier trips, but Candy Cliffs won out, especially since there was a portion of it we had never seen before. Our last day had us saying goodbye to Utah and heading back to Vegas for our flight home. My advice to Kentuckians on the fence about visiting Utah, is that it's really somewhat easy (and really not that expensive). Fly from Lexington to Vegas (cheap round trip flight), pick up a rental car near the airport (they have a free shuttle bus to the car rental) and make a beeline to St George, Utah, 115 miles away. Secure some hotel reservations and start hitting the National Parks; Zion and Bryce, or maybe the Northern rim of the Grand Canyon. There's also numerous local places, State Parks, Candy Cliffs or the Vortex. The last two sometimes require an AWD vehicle to get to (depending on the weather) and require a little extra planning. Our goal of a 5 day getaway was to keep the cost under a thousand (for 2). If you go during peak season the cost goes up...but money well spent. Click headline for photos from this trip, or click here to view all Robert's travelogues. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-23 14:58:24 | Comments | See topic Robert Ellis
Carol Perkins: Shirts, Flags, and our Declaration Previous Column: Let Freedom Ring By Carol Perkins Following up from last week, the high school event was on Thursday, but I mixed up the dates and went to the middle school at 8:00 that morning. At that hour, I am usually sitting quietly, drinking coffee, and enjoying not having to go to work anymore. I arrived early with my cohort, Jo Meredith, who is not a morning person either, and noticed that no one in the office was wearing a shirt, which seemed odd. After Miss Jenny finished the morning announcements, she smiled, came over, leaned down, and said, "Miss Perkins, our program is tomorrow. The high school program is this afternoon." Jo and I left and met again at the high school that afternoon. On the drive home, I took in the morning's beauty and remembered the early hours when life was bustling around me, and I am not. Upon arrival, I saw students wearing their shirts and waving their flags in the hallway until school staff sent everyone to the gym. It had been years since I had stood before a group of teenagers, nearly four hundred of them, so I was a little nervous about how they might behave. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-23 14:38:37 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Memorial Day Program at VFW 6097 From Joe Hare, VFW 6097 On Sunday 24 May 2026 at 2pmCT, there will be a Memorial Day program at the VFW. Our post is located at 500 Greenhills Rd., Columbia, KY. There will be a program inside the hall consisting of music, a speaker and more. The speaker will be CSM Raymond Wrensh (retired) who recently moved here and is a new member of our post. After the indoor program we will retire outside to the Memorial for the Laying of the Wreaths, in honor of our fallen brothers and sisters. The public is earnestly invited to come and honor these fallen heroes. We have seating for 140+ and would love to see the need for more chairs. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-22 16:39:14 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Agenda for May 26 Fiscal Court meeting 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, May 26, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-22 16:31:19 | Comments | See topic Local Government Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 26 Happy Anniversary, Eugene and Sharon Wheeler (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Floyd and Flora Claywell (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jarrett and Kathryn Miller (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kenny and Deborah Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Lane and Bonnie Barnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mark and Angela Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Suzanne Nixon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Agnes Taylor Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alex and Andrew Loy (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Ballou | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cindy Hardy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Butler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jagger Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Cameron TreHarvard Barnett (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathleen Curtsinger | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katlyn Jaid Lacy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenady Gabehart | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LeNesa Kolody (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lily Posey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Karnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ranel Curry (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Bledsoe | (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.
ACHS Class of 2026: 32 students receive LWU Scholarships Hannah Peck was on hand at this year's Senior Awards Event, held in on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, to present Lindsey Wilson University scholarships to the following graduating seniors:
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ACSO: Ricky Shirley sworn in as Deputy From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office We are excited to announce the hiring of Ricky Shirley as the newest member of our staff. Deputy Shirley has 9 years of law enforcement experience and is a graduate of DOCJT. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-22 14:31:51 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Memorial Day closure at Research Center From Mike Watson The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Come see us Tuesday through Friday next week from 9amCT to 5pmCT, and Saturday from 8amCT to NoonCT. The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center is located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Phone: 270.380.1024. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-22 10:53:47 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Public Library
Lynn's Service Center closed until further notice In deepest sympathy, we share the news posted by Phoebie Franklin that her husband Lynn has passed away. The popular service station on Jamestown Street will be closed until further notice as she and their children begin to work through grief. We will post service arrangements as we have them. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-22 10:18:12 | 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 Tuesday Special: Quesadilla Verde Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese served with rice, lettuce, tomato & quacamole. $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. 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. 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 May 26, 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 Tuesday, May 26, 2026:
Concert moved to next Saturday at Holmes Bend Due to the days of rain we're experiencing, the GENEXX live music event has been rescheduled to Saturday evening, May 30th, 2026 at Holmes Bend Marina from 7pm-10pmCT (8pm-11pmET). A food truck will be on site and will start serving at 5:30pmCT Located at the Pavilion next to the playground, 5380 Holmes Bend Rd, Columbia, KY - See you there!! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-22 09:40:19 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
KADB approves over $600K funding for area projects From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $5,271,015 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting on Friday, May 15, 2026, including more than $617,000 in local area projects. The Deceased Farm Animal Removal Program in Taylor County was approved for $14,625, Casey County Veterinary Services, PLLC was approved up to $83,000 in state funds and $17,000 in multi-county funds to build a handling and treatment facility, and County Agricultural Incentives Program awards included Adair County ($150,000), Casey County ($230,000), and Cumberland County ($123,515). "Diversity in agriculture creates a more robust industry and that's exactly what we are striving for in Kentucky," Commissioner of Agriculture and Board Chair Jonathan Shell said. "The projects awarded today by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board builds that foundation of diversity, adding resiliency and strength to our farming communities." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-22 09:22:35 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden
Amber Pegram honored for PE/Health Education From Jessica Basham WKU's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) has announced the winners of its 6th annual Distinguished Educator Awards, including Amber Pegram with Green County Schools. The Distinguished Educator Awards honor the exceptional P-12 teachers who form the backbone of the state's education system. Through these awards, WKU reinforces its commitment to recognizing the hard work and vital contributions of educators across the Commonwealth. This year's category winners are: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-22 08:39:54 | Comments | See topic Education Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for May 26 In Memory Birthday, Mr. John Lloyd Zeno, Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florence M. Campbell, Russell Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland Boyd Rigney, Casey Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Ford, Green Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Warren Butler, Adair Co., KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Kevin Corbin, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. William Howard Brewer, Green Co., KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Jenkins Kerr, Russell County, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Gaskins, Russell County, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard E. Cole, 86, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Anderson Smallwood, 82, Casey Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Herbert L. Wright, Summersville, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Goodman, Yosemite, KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Carol Cutrell Reynold, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zack McCrary, 28, Russell Co., KY (1987-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Albert Cross, 82, Taylor County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chris Grant, 38, Adair County, KY (1979-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Coe, 78, Jamestown, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewell Dwayne (Beager) Oakes, 72 Russell Co., KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Lee Alstott, 81, Casey Co., KY native (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Thomas Orton, 82, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Crystal Gayle Clements, 40, Taylor County, KY (1978-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Coffey, 87, Columbia, KY (1937-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anita Upchurch (1955-1964) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Butler | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Rose Wilson, 69, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carles Ray Lloyd, 77, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Ray Antle, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer C. Wilhelm, 94, Liberty, KY (1925-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Blakey Phelps, 94, Columbia, KY (1931-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Johnson, 54, Burkesville, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Marie Bailey Sparks, Adair Co., KY native (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Clay Echols, Campbellsville, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Long, 84, Burkesville, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabrie Harrison, 83, Liberty, KY (1934-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Evans, Casey County, KY (1937-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Max Heath, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Wayne Tucker, 53, Columbia, KY (1968-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Goodin (1916-1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ranel Curry, 78, Adair County, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Woods, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Dowell, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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