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Tales from the UP: King, the Malamute

By Donna Rieder

My grandparents lived, and raised 7 kids, in a three-room house next to where the Ford River fed into Lake Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It was a wood-frame house with tarpaper covering both the roof and sides. The first room was the kitchen, and it was the only room that had paneling on the inside, painted bright white. The other two rooms, bedrooms, did not have wood on the inside; the framing was visible, and where there were knot-holes in the wood, the tarpaper that covered the outside of the house was visible.

The kitchen had a small table that was pushed against one wall, with two chairs on one side and a chair at each end. The doorway going into the middle room, which was Nana and Grandpa's bedroom, had a blanket nailed over the opening. The inside wall of the kitchen had open shelving for pots, pans and dishes, and a huge wood-burning cookstove next to a wringer-type washing machine which was in the corner, with a hose to drain it out of a hole in the wall. Nana would boil water on the wood stove in a huge aluminum pot and then pour the hot water into the washer. She shaved soap off of a bar with a small knife.

I remember sitting next to her so many times while she replaced buttons on clothing; buttons were made from thin slices of deer antler with holes drilled in them, and oftentimes they broke while going through the wringer that squeezed the water from the washed clothing.


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2026-06-02 21:23:16 | Comments


Travel: Kanarra Falls (1 of 3)


2026-06-02 - Kanarraville, UT - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "This hike in Kanarraville, Utah, has been high on our to-do-list for a few years. On past visits, the water has been too cold to hike in. Since our most recent trip was in late May, we decided it was 'now or never.'

The trail is in a fee permitted area, and has a reservation maximum of 200 visitors per day. It appears that it is now sold out until July (but you can get on a waiting list). It is rated a moderate hike.

I would have to add 'strenuous' to that... up and down the trail, crossing the ice-cold creek numerous times, plus it's a 4-mile hike. The first mile and a half is mostly trails like this one, finishing with the last half mile in the creek. Here, Navigator Tammy is taking a breather before we descend down into the canyon/creek."


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Letter: The games we're playing

Jennifer Parker writes:
Mr. Druen, Thank you for speaking up! Absolute truth that those less fortunate don't stand much of a chance to even get an opportunity in today's sports at their schools. It's truly sad.

I've been told by children in the family that most usually there is a required outfit needed to play, and it is most usually ALWAYS of name brand items. Frankly it's just plain "stupid" in my eyes. What one wears does not show talent, but rather shows conceit if only name brand is acceptable. On top of that is the greed of price of equipment in stores today. Kids of all backgrounds ought to all get the opportunity to play school sports.
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2026-06-02 21:16:01 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 62 F
Casey: 59 · Cumberland: 56 · Green: 61
Metcalfe: 63 · Russell: 59 · Taylor: 61
Updated at 10:00pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026
  High/Low: 79 F / 59 F
SLP: 1020.9
Wind: N at 0
Dewpoint: 49 F
Relative Humidity: 62.99%
Precipitation: 0 in. today

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

National Weather Service Links:
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Order clarifies qualifying conditions for medical cannabis

From Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - On June 2, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order directing Team Kentucky's Office of Medical Cannabis to issue an emergency regulation further clarifying qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in Kentucky law. With the clarification, 15 additional conditions are recognized, including sickle cell anemia, ALS, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's, terminal illness and more.

The Office of Medical Cannabis, the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Workgroup and the Board of Physicians and Advisors all previously made requests to the General Assembly to clarify the law, but no action was taken.

"The law is meant to provide a safe alternative form of pain relief for Kentuckians suffering, yet the law's lack of clarity prevented too many people from receiving help. This step makes the law more clear," said Gov. Beshear. "With the progress we've made to reduce overdose deaths and fight addiction, it's important we continue to offer an alternative to dangerous and addictive opioids. This emergency regulation will help more Kentuckians reclaim their lives through safe, nonaddictive medical cannabis."

With today's clarification, terminal illness, sickle cell anemia, ALS, Parkinson's disease, HIV, AIDS, Huntington's disease, muscular dystrophy, cachexia or wasting syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, neuropathies, severe arthritis, fibromyalgia and glaucoma are now included under Kentucky law.


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2026-06-02 21:13:46 | Comments | See topic Health Care

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Area students named to WKU Honors Lists

Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the spring 2026 semester, including 92 area students. Eight students from Adair County were named to the honors list, five of them on the President's List.

Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean's List. Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President's List. Their names are marked with an asterisk (*).

Adair Co. students on the WKU Spring Honors Lists:
  • Ian X. Makranszky, of Breeding
  • Aileen E. King, of Breeding
  • Kylie C. Miller*, of Columbia
  • Sophie M. Eaton*, of Columbia
  • Isaac W. Little, of Columbia
  • Brantley K. Lyon*, of Columbia
  • Paris B. Barkes*, of Columbia
  • Emily G. Bivens*, of Columbia
Click title for lists from surrounding counties.


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2026-06-02 21:11:16 | Comments | See topic Education

Events scheduled for today, June 2, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTLast day for nonpartisan candidates to file to run in the 2026 General Election (ID:69636 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 (ID:70605 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
10:00amCTSummer Reading at ACPL: Unearth a Story
Registration Day! Stop by anytime from 10amCT to 3:30pmCT to sign up for "Unearth a Story! Summer Reading 2026". Pick up your 'Summer Time, Fun Time Journals', Calendar of Events, Reading Buddies and participate in activities. (ID:70627 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
3:00pmCTSpecial Called ACMS SBDM Meeting (ID:70708 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:30pmCTBeulah Chapel VBS (ID:70695 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:45pmCTVacation Bible School at Kelleyville Community Church (ID:70589 | 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.

Tales from the UP: King, the Malamute


2026-06-02 - Ford River, Michigan - Photo from Donna Rieder.
Donna says that the highlight of her Christmas visits to her grandparents' house in the Upper Peninsula "wasn't the food or getting to hang out with our cousins, it was when Grandpa would harness King to the sled and all of us kids would get bundled up to ride on the sled."


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Words of Wisdom for June 2, 2026
For Day 153 of 2026. There are 212 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
"It takes time to learn how to be alone without being lonely, but once you do, it's called freedom."

Farm-fresh, free-range eggs just $4/dozen. Call 270-805-1527 to schedule a pickup.
Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY (visitors by appointment only). You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com, or on the Clifty Creek Farm Facebook page.


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KSP: Driver arrested after fatal collision on parkway

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Russell Springs, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers were requested by the Russell County Sheriff's Office to respond to a two-vehicle injury collision, just after 2:30pmCT yesterday afternoon, June 1, 2026, on the Cumberland Parkway in Russell County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Christopher Austin, 28, of Russell Springs, was traveling west on the Cumberland Parkway in a 2016 Kia Optima. Mr. Austin left the roadway on the left shoulder and steered his vehicle back onto the roadway. Upon traveling back on the roadway, Mr. Austin entered the path and collided with a 2020 Jeep Cherokee, operated by Maylon Brown, 60, of Russell Springs, also traveling west on the Cumberland Parkway.

Maylon Brown was pronounced deceased at the hospital by the Russell County Coroner. Christopher Austin refused medical treatment at the scene.


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2026-06-02 20:40:33 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

June monthly Chamber meeting is June 9

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce members are invited to the Welcome Center at NoonCT on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, for a FUN monthly Chamber Meeting. Paige Nickel and Breann Franklin, Tourism, will be our featured speakers and lunch sponsor.

They'll be serving up All American summertime foods as well as local tastings. You don't want to miss this!

Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce is located at 201 Burkesville St, Columbia, KY.


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2026-06-02 11:15:23 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce

Forbes feature highlights Bank of Columbia's 160-year history

By Dr. Mig Feuser - Psi Pro

A community bank with roots stretching back more than a century and a half is now gaining national attention. The Bank of Columbia recently announced it was featured in a special advertising section of Forbes Magazine as part of the bank's 160th anniversary celebration.

"What's a community bank from Columbia, Kentucky doing in Forbes Magazine?" the bank said in a social media post announcing the feature. "The same thing we've been doing since 1866: Serving our customers, supporting our communities, and building relationships that last generations."

The publication feature appeared through Advent Media Group, an independent media company that produces sponsored advertising sections for national publications including Forbes and Fortune magazines. Bank officials noted the feature was a paid placement and clearly labeled as advertising content, but said the opportunity was extended to the Columbia-based institution following independent research by Advent Media Group.


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2026-06-02 11:11:49 | Comments

Epicurean Kentuckian: Tillie's Perfect Cookies


2026-06-02 - EK Kitchen - Photo by Pen.
Tillie Waggener has been hard at work lately, experimenting with changes to perfect her recipe for chocolate chip cookies. The latest batch included browned butter, special dark chocolate chips, and an overnight rest to improve the texture.


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Softball: Lady Indians finish with most wins since 2022

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Lady Indians wrapped up their season with a 1-10 loss to LaRue County in the 5th Region Tournament. The squad fell to a tough LaRue County team that would go on to be region runners-up. The loss means the team will finish the season 14-15, the most wins posted by the program in a single season since 2022.

In the game against LaRue, the team was led on the bump by Sophomore Keylin Bergin. Bergin got the start and did six innings of work, giving up seven hits and three earned runs, walking a batter, and striking out three batters on 77 pitches. She posted an ERA of 3.5, a respectable figure against a high powered Lady Hawks offense. The Hawks hung ERAs of 48 and 15 on the previous two starting pitchers they faced.

The Lady Indians struggled on offense against the Hawks. Sophomore Ashley Loy scored the lone run for the Tribe on an RBI from Bergin. Loy, Bergin and Reese Bardin each posted a hit. The Lady Indians were able to get aboard other times through walks. Loy drew one and Braylee Corbin and Cady Kimbler drew a pair of free passes.

When you look at the Lady Indians performance from this game, what pops out to you is not exactly the stats, it is the relative youth of the players. The lineup that faced LaRue County for the Tribe featured just one senior and one junior, with six sophomores, one freshman, and a 7th grader. In contrast, the Lady Hawks lineup they faced featured four upperclassmen. The takeaway for the Tribe from this season should be pride in their success and excitement for the bright future ahead.


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2026-06-02 09:44:54 | Comments | See topic Sports

Next Lanterns & Tombstones Tour is June 5

From Mike Watson and Dave Thomas

The next installment of the Fifth Season of Columbia City Cemetery "Lanterns & Tombstones" Walking Tours will take place at 7pmCT on Friday night, June 5, 2026. The Tour will form at the edge of the Judicial Center parking area at Merchant and Monroe Streets, and will proceed up the drive to the Historic Cemetery. We will return to the same location. Please do not park in the cemetery.

Dave Thomas and Mike Watson will lead participants through various parts of the more than two century-year-old graveyard, 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, and your enthusiasm. Small flashlights will be provided to aid you in winding your way on the Tour.


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2026-06-02 09:33:35 | Comments

Kentucky free fishing weekend is June 6-7

From Lisa Jackson

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources invites residents and visitors of all ages to take advantage of Kentucky's "Free Fishing Weekend," June 6-7, 2026.

This annual event allows everyone to enjoy fishing in waters across the commonwealth without purchasing a fishing license or permit. All other regulations, including size limits and the number of fish an individual is permitted to keep, still apply. Permission is always needed if fishing in private waters.

Communities all across Kentucky participate by offering fun special events for anglers, especially for youth. Check local listings or click on the Free Fishing Weekend webpage on the department's website (fw.ky.gov) to find many known events.

For those new to fishing, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife provides plenty of resources to get started on a lifetime of fishing enjoyment:


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2026-06-02 09:28:03 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Frazier officially opens new fitness center

By Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

A ribbon cutting and grand opening was held May 28th by the Chamber Health Advocate of the Year, O'Shaugnessy Fraizer, at his Infinity Fitness and Wellness. He is married to Dr. Shantila Frazier and together they are dedicated to health.

He is a fitness professional with nearly two decades of experience helping individuals achieve healthier, stronger lives. His passion for fitness began at a young age and has grown into a lifelong commitment to supporting people of all ages and ability levels on their wellness journeys.


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2026-06-02 00:14:54 | Comments | See topic Health Care

Forbes feature highlights Bank of Columbia's 160-year history


2026-06-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Dr. Mig Feuser.
The Bank of Columbia recently announced it was featured in a special advertising section of Forbes Magazine as part of the bank's 160th anniversary celebration.


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Gilbert signs with Anderson University

Dawson Gilbert officially signed with Anderson University Men's Basketball on May 30, 2026.

Gilbert concluded his career at Adair County High School with 1,616 points and became the school's all-time leader in three-point field goals made with 281 career three-pointers. During his high school career, he earned three All-District selections and was named All-Region in 2026.

Throughout the recruiting process, Gilbert received 27 collegiate offers, including 17 full-scholarship opportunities, before ultimately choosing Anderson University.


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2026-06-01 15:49:17 | Comments | See topic Sports

Old Concord Community Church June Schedule

From Phyllis Burris

Due to the death of a member of the church family of Old Concord Community Church, there will not be any Sunday School this Sunday, June 7, 2026. The Worship Service will be at 10amCT. (Our regular schedule is Sunday School at 10amCT and Worship at 11amCT.)

Vacation Bible School will begin Sunday evening, June 7, 2026, from 5pmCT to 7pmCT, and will continue each Sunday evening during the month of June.

If you're looking for a church home we invite you to come worship with us. Old Concord Community Church is located at 5996 Fairplay Road, Hwy 704, Columbia, KY. Pastor, Bro. Pat Smith.


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2026-06-01 15:44:48 | Comments | See topic Church News

Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 2
Happy Anniversary, Amy and Scott Tarter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Bob and Sandy Land (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Earl and Marilyn Coffey (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mike and Laura Harris (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Odell and Celystine Baker (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kayden Long (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alicia Coffey (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brooklyn Paige Beard (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cali Pitman (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cali Pittman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dana Reliford Walker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eric Vanarsdale (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Erin Shelby Yates (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason Brown, (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jerry Lynn Padgett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Price (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Laura Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leslie Branham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ralph Waggener (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Randall C. Sneed (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Streeval | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shannon Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Susan Bohannon (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Tracy McCarroll | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Valeria Shepherd Bault | (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.

Agenda for June 1 City Council meeting

From Woody Sharpe, CMC, City Clerk/Treasurer
City of Columbia

The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, June 1, 2026, at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

In addition to regular business, the lengthy agenda includes first readings of 5 new ordinances. Three are budget- or purhcasing-related, one is a noise ordinance, and one would establish a curfew for city parks.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-06-01 08:31:09 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Free ice cream on June 24 for Dairy Day

From Trey Stephens
City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor

City of Columbia representatives will be at the Extension Office from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to celebrate June Dairy Day, with free ice cream sponsored by Prairie Farms and giveaways by The Dairy Alliance.

The Adair County Extension Office is located at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.


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2026-06-01 08:12:56 | Comments

Scenic Adair Co.: Late May sunset


2026-06-02 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey.
A late May sunset over Eastern Adair County.


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Annual Kids Fishing Derby is June 6

The 38th Annual Catch A Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby will kick off at 9amCT on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Visitor and Environmental Education Center, 50 Kendall Rd, Jamestown, KY.
  • Children ages 5 and 6 fish from 9amCT to 10amCT
  • Children ages 7 and 8 fish from 10:15amCT to 11:15amCT
  • Children ages 9 and 10 fish from 11:30amCT to 12:30pmCT
  • Youth ages 11 and 12 fish from 12:45pmCT to 1:45pmCT
  • Youth ages 13, 14, and 15 fish from 2pmCT to 3pmCT
The kiddie pool will be open from 9amCT to NoonCT, for ages 1-4. Rods and tackle provided for kiddie pool ONLY.

Expect a family-oriented day full of fishing, fun, and prizes. Children 5 and up should bring their own rods and tackle, and must register at least 30 minutes in advance for creek fishing. Fly rods are prohibited.

For more information contact Marsha Hart or Makenzie Foster: marsha_hart@fws.gov or makenzie_foster@fws.gov, phone 270-343-3797.


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2026-06-01 08:07:37 | Comments

Letter: Mr. Druen makes some excellent points

Narda Tate writes:
Our children are now grown, but I well remember the struggle to come up with the money for them to play community sports. And it was so much cheaper then. Mr. Druen hit a homerun with his observations.
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2026-06-01 07:52:34 | 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.
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.

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


Adair Co. School District
Adair Co. Schools Summer Feeding Program, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476.

All children ages 1 - 18 years old who are residents are encouraged to participate in the Adair Co. Schools Summer Feeding Program
  • Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.
    Breakfast from 8amCT to 8:45amCT
    Lunch from 10:30amCT to 11:15amCT.

  • Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair Dr, Columbia, KY.
    Breakfast from 8amCT to 8:30amCT
    Lunch from 11:15amCT to 11:45amCT.


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, June 2, 2026:
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green peas, roll, margarine, fruit, milk



Adair Co 4-H Rabbit/Poultry Club at RC Fair

The Adair County 4-H Rabbit/Poultry Club traveled to the Russell County Fair on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and came home with numerous awards.

Rabbit Show:
  • Molly Mann took First Place Senior showmanship and Third Place doe Best of Show

  • Willa Mann took First Place in Cloverbud Showmanship and Fourth Place doe Best of Show

  • Laramie Lemmon took Third Place in Cloverbud

Poultry Show:
  • Cash Thrasher took First Place Cloverbud Showmanship and First Place Feather-foot Bantam

  • Corbin Coots took First Place Showmanship in senior division, First Place Straight out of the Coop Hen, and Second Place Large Fowl youth division.
Missy Lemmon says, "The did an awesome job! Way to go! Well deserved!"


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2026-05-31 11:55:04 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

Tommy Druen: The games we're playing

Previous Column: How our society wins

By Tommy Druen

Having a teenage son has taught me many things. One uncomfortable truth I've learned is when he's shopping for clothes, I need to find a way to kill time. He can agonize over the most minute details, sizes, colors, patterns and the clock seems to stop entirely once he disappears into a fitting room.

The other day, he was shopping at a nearby sporting goods store. In the interest of impartiality, I'll leave it anonymous. But let's just say it's the kind of place that becomes a risky Google search if you forget the apostrophe in its name.

While my son agonizingly debated whether he wanted a fishing shirt with a hood or without, I wandered through the rest of the store and found myself in the baseball section. The inventory itself didn't surprise me, but the price tags sure did. I picked up what looked like an ordinary youth mitt and nearly dropped it when I saw the sticker price. $329. Thinking it had to be some kind of premium model, I checked others nearby. Out of about ten options, the cheapest ran $189.

That's when I started doing the math. What does it actually cost to outfit a kid for baseball these days?


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2026-05-31 11:49:09 | Comments | See topic Tommy Druen

Lanterns & Tombstones Tours continue on June 5


2026-06-02 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Wandering Soul, courtesy Mike Watson.
Above, the sun sets over the Columbia City Cemetery in August 2023. The next installment of the Fifth Season of Columbia City Cemetery "Lanterns & Tombstones" Walking Tours will take place at 7pmCT on Friday night, June 5, 2026


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Letter: Miners and sippers

Billy Joe Fudge writes:
My dear Narda, for surely there are,
Two different Peckers of Trees.
Miners of bugs 'neath layers of bark,
And sap sippers from the tree bleeds!
Poetic commentary re: There's More to Life Than Just Bugs


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2026-05-31 11:33:52 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback


Remembrances for June 2
In Memory Birthday, John D. (Curly) Wilson, 80, Russell Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharalyn Jenise Whitley, Campbellsville, KY (1971-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Todd Rogers, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Wayne Taylor, Columbia, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cashius Ray Beard, Columbia, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Gilpin, 73, Casey Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Matherly, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marguerite Davis, Taylor County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. George Robert Vetter, 74, Taylor County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Elizabeth Frederick, Casey County, KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Tim (Gordon) Thurman, 72, Glasgow, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sheila Ann Clements Burton, Columbia, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Brock, 96, Adair Co., KY (1919-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard (Junior) Walker, Jr., 87, Sparksville, Adair Co. KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph (Joe) Pickett, 88, Adair County, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ewing Smiley, 99, Adair County, KY (1918-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annabelle Milby Henderson, Gabe, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anthony H. (Tony) Grider, 60, Adair Co., KY (1965-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Della Jean Redmon, 76, Columbia, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Drewry Meece, Jr., Russell Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floyd Nelson (Jimmie) O'Banion, Green County, KY (1922-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James W. Galbreath, Sr., 80, Jamestown, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy R. Stephens, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Abell, 91, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, June Alice Walker, 95, Roley, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Harden, 78, Columbia, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Morrison, 73, Columbia, KY (1951-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Obituary: Edward Oris May, 89, Liberty, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Regina Campbell Rowe, 89, Adair County, KY (1930-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony Landin Burton, 53, Columbia, KY (1969-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 






























 
 
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