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Veterans Service Officer in Columbia on April 16 From Joe Hare Beginning at 1000 Hrs Thursday 16 Apr 2026 the VFW service officer will be VFW Post 6097, 500 Greenhills Road, Columbia, KY. Any veteran needing assistance with a claim with the VA may join us for help. This service is provided free of charge and is done by one of only 3 accredited VFW service officers in the state. Please bring any previous paper work you have had with the VA or a DD-214 if you are wishing to open a claim. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-13 15:06:01 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
KELC releases January 2026 Unemployment Report From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted January 2026 unemployment rate was 4.3%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The January 2026 jobless rate was down 0.1 percentage points from December of 2025 and down 0.5 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for January 2026 was 4.3%, which was down from the 4.4% reported for December 2025 and up from the 4.0% recorded in January 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-13 12:38:35 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
Agriculture Development Council to meet April 21 From Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Adair County Agriculture Development Council will meet at 6pmCT on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 09 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda items include a proposal for CAIP and selection of members at-large. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-13 11:23:29 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Place Names - How Adair churches came to be By Michael C. Watson Adair County Genealogical Society Christianity was and is the prevalent religion in this area. Biblical teaching left its mark on place names, particularly churches here: Zion Church and community. Zion Baptist is the oldest Baptist congregation in the county that survived into the twentieth century. This was the mother church of the Columbia Baptist congregation. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-13 09:08:35 | Comments | See topic Mike Watson - History 
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Words of Wisdom for April 13, 2026 For Day 103 of 2026. There are 262 days remaining in 2026. From Miss Donna Rieder "Live your life and forget your age; it's just a number." 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. There is no more text for this article. Posted on 2026-04-13 12:36:28
Chaos or Negligence, You Decide By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Lexington, KY - There's something broken in college sports right now, and everybody from athletes to reporters to fans can feel it...even if they don't want to say it out loud. The wild part? The blueprint for how to do this the right way has existed forever. It's called professional sports. Take literally any major league. The NFL, the NBA, MLB...does not matter. Every single one of them runs on structure. There's a draft. There are contracts. There are expectations tied to those contracts. Perform, you get paid again. Don't, somebody else takes your spot. Simple enough. It's not perfect, but it's organized chaos. What we've got in college right now is just chaos. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 20:58:50 | Comments | See topic Sports
Carol Perkins: Swimmy Head Previous Column: Looking forward to Easter Week By Carol Perkins "My head's swimmin'," I complained to Guy. He looked puzzled, like I had a medical explanation to share. I could have given the reader some context clues, like "when I put my head over to pull out some weeds," but I wanted to see who might or might not know what a swimmy head is. Old-time expressions are hard to replace. Today, a swimmy head might be called "vertigo." That's far too medical. Plus, that was a movie in my day. A scary one. A swimmy head might go along with a "stove up" knee or neck. When I can't straighten it when I first get up, it's "stove up." Like a stovepipe. That goes along with the knee being "swoll up" or my head being "stopped up." Had a gripey stomach lately? Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 13:44:04 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins 
Class of 1976 inducted into LWU Golden Alumni Society By Shelby Burton For Alfred Gordon '76, returning to Lindsey Wilson University after nearly 50 years was more than a visit - it was a full-circle moment. "I never dreamed that I'd be here for such an event," said Gordon, a 1976 graduate and one of three inductees into this year's Golden Alumni Society. Gordon joined classmates, family and friends on campus for the annual Golden Alumni Society Luncheon, where members of the Class of 1976 were honored for reaching their 50th reunion milestone. He was joined by fellow 1976 classmates Randy Kessler '76 of Union, KY, and Linda Waggener of Columbia, KY, each recognized for careers and lives shaped in part by their time at Lindsey Wilson. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 13:26:49 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Next KY Virtual Job Fair is April 15 From James Hensley Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs The next Commonwealth of Kentucky Virtual Job Fair is scheduled for 9amCT to NoonCT on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This event is completely free for both employers and job candidates/seekers, providing an excellent opportunity to connect and explore career opportunities. Interested candidates and businesses can register with one of the links below: The first hour of the job fair is reserved for veterans and military families, and the remainder of the fair is open to all candidates. Job fairs are planned for the third Wednesday of each month in 2026. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-12 13:23:52 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Movie: watch it and then prepare to vote By Linda Waggener Thinking about the 2026 elections, one thing most voters seem to share--regardless of party--is a quiet, persistent concern: how divided the country feels, and whether individual voices still matter in all the noise. That's what makes revisiting the movie, Swing Vote, feel less like entertainment and more like a mirror. In the film, Kevin Costner plays Bud Johnson, an ordinary, disengaged voter who suddenly finds himself holding the deciding vote in a presidential election. What unfolds is both comedic and uncomfortable: candidates reshape their policies overnight, not out of conviction, but out of calculation--saying whatever they think will win him over. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 13:04:28 | Comments | See topic Local Government
CPD: Louisville man charged with assault, strangulation On Friday, April 10, 2026, at approximately 11:37pmCT, the Columbia Police Department was dispatched to Holloway Drive in response to a reported domestic violence complaint. Columbia Police officers, along with the Adair County Sheriff's Office, located the alleged male suspect at the scene and took him into custody without incident. The female victim was transported by Adair County EMS to the T.J. Health Columbia Emergency Room, where she was treated and later released. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 12:42:09 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant at Barn Lot The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant opens this week at Barn Lot Theater. Performances run from April 16 through April 26, 2026, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7pmCT and Sunday matinees at 2:30pmCT. Barn Lot Theater Executive Director Kyle Hadley says, "Join us for a hilarious, laugh-out-loud journey as our beloved Four Old Broads take the stage to compete for the crown in a pageant like no other. With their signature sass and wit, Beatrice, Eaddy Mae, Imogene, and Maude are in the funniest Four Old Broads show yet!" (Note: This show is rated PG-13 for language and adult themes, ensuring an entertaining experience for all mature audiences.) Tickets can be purchased online at www.barnlottheater.org or by calling the box office at 270-432-2276. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-12 12:36:52 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
ACSO: Activity Report for March 2025 From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office The Adair County Sheriff's Office Activity Report for March 2025:
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Gov. Beshear signs House Bill 5 into law From Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On April 9, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 5 into law, serving as the first step toward creating Kentucky's first reentry campus in partnership with the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). The Governor also signed House Bill 7 to increase school bus safety for students and Senate Bill 102 to support retired Kentucky State Police. "My faith teaches me the importance of second chances, and I am grateful to know this joint vision between Team Kentucky and KCTCS was supported through bipartisan legislation, which I am proud to sign into law," said Gov. Beshear. "This first-of-its-kind reentry campus will increase second-chance opportunities, boost public safety and help us fill vital positions across our economy. This work will build on the progress we've made to secure historically low recidivism rates, making Kentucky a national model when it comes to public safety and second chances." The Governor thanked KCTCS President Ryan Quarles for his partnership and collaboration in creating a plan for a specialized prison education and reentry campus, which will be located at the Northpoint Training Center. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 12:27:31 | Comments | See topic Politics Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 13 Happy Birthday, Addison Blake Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Bishop | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, D. Kevin Bault | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daisy Catherine Bell Froedge (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daniel Brockman (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kara Danielle Seaborne (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Phillips | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Murrell (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maggie Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Oliver Ernest Jackson Schaefer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patrick Vance | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randall (Buck) Grant | (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.
Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/ Adair Utilities District April 11, 2026 As of 3:39pmCT on April 11, 2026, the Boil Water Advisory for consumers on Highway 55 South starting at Gaddie Shamrock to 1665 Crocus Road and all side roads, Highway 92 and all intersecting and side roads, and all of Highway 900 and all side roads, has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-11 20:08:39 | Comments
Columbia-Adair EDA to meet April 15 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold the next monthly meeting at 8amCT on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-10 13:36:59 | Comments | See topic Local Government
KAFC approves $112K LFAVLP loan in Casey Co. From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 13 agricultural loans totaling $2,418,789 for projects across the Commonwealth today at its monthly board meeting. Large/Food Animal Veterinary Loan Program (LFAVLP) One LFAVLP loan totaling $112,500 was approved for a recipient in Casey County. LFVALP is designed to assist individuals licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Kentucky who desire to construct, expand, equip, or buy into a practice serving large animal producers, including goat, sheep, swine, and other smaller food animals. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-10 13:32:41 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden
KY annual unemployment rate for 2025 was 4.6% From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's annual unemployment rate for 2025 was 4.6%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The U.S. annual unemployment rate was 4.3% in 2025. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-10 13:28:30 | Comments | See topic Kentucky What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Margarita Mondays! Black Stallion Steakhouse 202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT. Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT! Betty's Country Cooking MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. 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. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for April 13, 2026: Adair Senior Citizens Center 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. 8amCT to 2pmCT Monday through Friday. Phone 270-380-1899. JoAnn Smith, Director. Menu for Monday, April 13, 2026:
Martin in Regional Civics Bee for second time By Katelynn M. Molesky / The Adair Progress Last year, Harper Martin was the first Adair County student to enter and qualify for the Regional Civics Bee - a major achievement in itself. Now this year, she has done it once again. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-10 09:19:04 | Comments | See topic Education
Trabue-Russell Student Art Show starts April 22 From Barry Loy The Trabue-Russell Student Art Show will be held from 2pmCT to 5:30pmCT daily, from Wednesday, April 22, 2026, through Friday, April 24, 2026, and from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday April 25, 2026. The show features art by local students, preschool through high school. The historic Trabue-Russell House is located at 299 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY, overlooking the Square. Admission is FREE. The event is funded by the Jim Blair Memorial Fund, administered by the City of Columbia. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-09 15:08:29 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Hospital District to meet April 14 From Neal M. Gold, CEO/Chairman of the Board Adair County Hospital District The regularly scheduled meeting of the Hospital District, planned for April 28, 2026, has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. The Adair County Hospital District Board of Trustees will meet in special called session at 5:30pmCT on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Special Called Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-09 14:58:35 | Comments | See topic Local Government Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for April 13 In Memory Birrthday, Lou Pierce Wells, Russell County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Holt Gaskins, 65, Russell County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Brown, Jamestown, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Easter M. Passmore, Dunnville, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Raymond Robertson, Greensburg, KY native (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda S. Passmore Dunnville, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Froedge, Adair Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arcola Ray Foley, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aileen Logan Scott Cumberland Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Cochran Rodgers, 65, Casey County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie M. Allen, Casey Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall M. Grant, Russell Springs, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bolin Burris, Adair County, KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldean Mae Wall Salyers, Casey County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Segal Lynn, Casey County, KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L. Clements, Liberty, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Frances Brown, Casey Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Orville Bryant, 81, Greensburg, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Col. Edward (Doug) Line, Green County, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. John Joseph (Jay) Webber, Taylor Co., KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert David Skaggs, 84, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie Terry Denham, Glasgow, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Blakey, 89, Russell Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Vernelle (Dinah) Popplewell Thomas, Russell County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Chelf, Egypt Community, Adair Co., KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry I. Kimbler, 69, Russell County, KY, (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Perkins, 86, Breeding, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby D. Kelsay, 76, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Cowan, 68, Columbia, KY (1957-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy Catherine Bell Froedge (1945-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Elmore Simpson, 65, Green Co., KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Wesley, Casey County, KY (1926) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leland Ballenger, 84, Russell County, KY (1931-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Keltner Burton, 89, Adair Co., KY (1920-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Doss, Adair County, KY (1964-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mollie Vaughn, Liberty, KY (1926-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosa Ann Gilbert Muse, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelia Ann Underwood, Taylor County, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Rigney, 93, Middleburg, KY (1929-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W. C. Popplewell, Russell Springs, KY (1923-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Ivadean Thomas, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Purd Bryant, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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