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ACSO: Public assistance requested From Deputy Emily Wall Adair County Sheriff's Office The Adair County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance with an investigation involving vandalism at Little Cake Christian Church. The incident is believed to have occurred between 8:30 PM on October 29, 2026, and 2:00 PM on October 30, 2026. Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area, has information regarding this incident, or may have surveillance footage from the surrounding area during this timeframe is asked to contact the Adair County Sheriff's Office. Even the smallest piece of information could be helpful to this investigation. Call 270-385-1155: Tip line or 270-384-6466 non emergency line, @adair911dispatch. Deputy Tweedy is the investigating Deputy. Thank you for your assistance and continued support of the Adair County Sheriff's Office. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-07 14:26:37 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Applause for Tommy Druen Billy Joe Fudge writes: Mr. Druen, just wanted you to know that your article, "Applause makes a terrible compass" just received a rousing standing ovation!Comments re: Tommy Druen: Applause makes a terrible compass Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-07 14:24:22 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Phillip Coffey - the big Cowboy Hat Vegetable soup on the cook stove a'simmering - blend of tomatoes, limas, onions, beef broth, celery and carrots - almost forgot the peas. Still hanging tough with my monthly little "draws." Well, he dabbled in this and a little of that but he comes up just short of passing the hat. Such a fine, big Cowboy hat, it comes up displaced. Somewhere in Eastern Kentucky but searching for it he will never do, probably tethered up on a rock ledge above a Blue Gem Coal Seam. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-07 10:21:50 | Comments
Adair County Homemakers invite new members The Adair County Extension Homemakers 26-27 year has Mailbox Members and six clubs: Bliss, Green River, Happy, Joyful Hearts Quilt Guild, Sano Stars, and Town & Country. Everyone is welcome to attend and join. If You are interested in attending a Club meeting or becoming a Mailbox Member call the Adair County Extension Office (270) 384-2317 and ask for Dylan. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-06 21:12:54 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service Events scheduled for today, November 7, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form. 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.
Letter: Applause is a terrible compass Narda Tate writes: Tommy, once more you are so eloquent and your message is delivered with grace and truth. Thank you for sharing this.Comments re: Tommy Druen: Applause makes a terrible compass Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-06 13:01:50 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Emergency - Adair E911 has now added Text-to-911 Adair County residents now have another way to reach emergency services when making a telephone call is difficult, dangerous or impossible. Adair County E911 has added Text-to-911 service, allowing a person experiencing an emergency to send a text message directly to local dispatchers by entering 911 as the recipient. The new service is not intended to replace a traditional 911 telephone call. Calling remains the preferred and generally fastest way to communicate with emergency dispatchers. But Adair County E911 Director Derrick Murphy said the texting option provides an important additional tool, particularly in situations when a person cannot safely speak. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-06 10:31:30 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Co. Fair annual Christmas Drive underway The Adair County Fair Board is collections donations to provide toys & food cards to needy families in our community during the Christmas season. If you know a family in need, please call 270-250-3075 or email adaircountyky.fair@gmail.com, and leave a message with the number of people in the household, a contact number and address for the household, plus the ages and gender of each child in the household. The last day to be added to the list is December 12, 2026. Toys can be dropped off during normal business hours at Cash Express, 849 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY. To make a cash donation, contact a Fair Board member, call 270-250-3075, or email adaircountyky.fair@gmail.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-06 09:54:06 | Comments | See topic Christmas
ACSO: Juveniles transported for injuries after collision From Deputy Emily Wall Adair County Sheriff's Office The Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle collision on Little Cake Road involving three juveniles at around 11pmCT on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling westbound on Little Cake Road when it traveled off the roadway onto the right shoulder and struck a tree. During the collision, two of the juveniles were ejected from the vehicle. A 4-year-old female was transported to Norton Children's Hospital for treatment. A 2-year-old male was transported to TJ Samson Community Hospital's Just for Kids unit, while a 9-month-old juvenile was released into the care of family members. The investigation and response involved the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County EMS, Adair County Fire Department, and Russell County EMS. The Sheriff's Office reminds motorists of the importance of properly securing children in age- and size-appropriate child safety seats and ensuring all occupants are properly restrained while traveling. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-06 09:38:51 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Frost advisory issued for Friday night The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a frost advisory, beginning at 11pmCT on Friday, November 6, 2026, through 8amCT on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for an area in south central Kentucky that includes Adair, Casey, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties. Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation, and localized freezing conditions will be possible (30-50% chance) in rural, low-lying areas. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. In addition, prussic acid formation in certain plants could harm livestock if they are permitted to graze. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. If you have livestock, remove ruminants from pastures containing high-risk plants. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-06 09:35:26 | Comments
Lost River Cave launches scholarship program for school visits Bowling Green, KY - Thanks to a $25,000 General Motors Community Impact Grant, Lost River Cave is establishing The Discovery Fund, a new Field Trip Scholarship Program designed to remove financial barriers to hands-on, nature-based STEAMl education for students across the region. The grant was announced Thursday, November 5, 2026, during General Motors' Community Impact Grant Ceremony. Beginning in Spring 2027, The Discovery Fund will provide field trip scholarships to Title I schools within an 80-mile radius of Lost River Cave, an area that includes Adair, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties, covering up to $15 per student toward educational programming. With the average field trip costing approximately $15 per student, the fund has the potential to fully cover programming costs for at least 1,666 students. How Schools Can Apply: Title I schools within an 80-mile radius of Lost River Cave can apply for scholarships for field trips beginning in the Spring 2027 semester. Teachers and field trip coordinators can complete the Field Trip Request Form at www.lostrivercave.org/education. Lost River Cave staff will verify Title I eligibility and work with approved schools to customize their field trip experience to meet their educational goals. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-06 09:22:29 | Comments | See topic Education
Reminder: Hazardous Waste Collection event is Nov 14 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Adair County residents will be able to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, keeping it out of local landfills and waterways, from 8amCT to NoonCT on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Adair County Road Department building, 62 Service Rd, Columbia, KY. (Note: Service Road is the next road on the left past Day & Day Feed.) Items that will be accepted include aerosol cans - all aerosol cans will be accepted, antifreeze - no mixtures will be accepted, batteries (all types) - alkaline, ni-cad, lithium, lead acid, corrosives/flammables (fuel, kerosene, etc.), oil - used motor oil, gasoline, paint, pesticides (2 gallon/2 lbs limit per vehicle), insecticides, propane tank - (20 lbs limit), bulbs - CFL bulbs, 4 ft tubes and 8 ft tubes, pool chemicals, bleach, drain cleaners, fire extinguishers, mercury, roofing tar, driveway sealant, moth balls, household cleaners, floor cleaners, ammonia, metal polish, and vapes. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-06 09:16:20 | Comments
Tommy Druen: Applause makes a terrible compass Previous Column: In search of quiet confidence By Tommy Druen We often complain about the aches and pains of getting older, but there are a few quiet perks. One unexpected advantage I've discovered is that it's considerably easier to see my favorite bands in concert. For one thing, getting tickets is no longer a frantic scramble or constant busy signal. More importantly, I can actually afford to be where I can see the band without squinting. And there is nothing wrong with a reserved seat, as a sweaty mosh pit would probably leave me in traction. Recently I joined with fellow members of my generation at a Better Than Ezra show. The band sounded every bit as sharp as they did when I first heard them back in 1995. They also understood their crowd, mixing in a few shrewdly chosen covers with their own hits. When they struck the opening chords of Sublime's "What I Got," something remarkable happened. Within seconds, the entire crowd erupted in unison, singing every lyric back toward the stage with an absolutely joyful fervor. Even while singing along, my mind recalled the tragic history behind that song. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-06 09:09:29 | Comments | See topic Tommy Druen ![]()
Hot dogs and belly flops mark an evening of Homecoming competition By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University students Esnayder Puac-Perez '29 and Santiago Maciel '28 notched achievements on Thursday, November 5, 2026, that might not look that impressive on a resume, but the accomplishments will provide both of them with a lot of good memories. Puac-Perez won the second annual Homecoming Hot Dog Eating Contest, and Maciel won the 15th Lindsey Wilson Belly Flop Championships, Presented by the Nagode Family. Both extracurricular activities attracted crowds of onlookers, who marveled at students' abilities to turn competitions that are usually little more than backyard challenges between family members and friends into campus events that elicited thunderous applause and raucous cheers. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-06 08:54:24 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 7 Happy Anniversary, Bradley and Telissa Moore (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chris and Christy Murphy (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jamie and Sue Smith (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthay, Shawna Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alayna Marcum (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela Loy Williams (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angela Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isaac Little (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jean Moore (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica R. Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Brockman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kel Stotts (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kinley Darnell (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Huddleston | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Riley Dean Redmon (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rochelle Krug Sizemore (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rosie Pruitt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry L. Hancock | (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.
Greensburg student one of 31 for Homecoming Queen Alexa Garcia of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of Ernesto and Melia Garcia, is one of 31 students competing for Western Kentucky University 2026 Homecoming Queen. She is a Spanish major with a Legal Professionals concentration and is sponsored by Kappa Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Order. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-05 21:21:10 | Comments | See topic Education
Carol Perkins: The Sound of Family (Part One) Previous Column: All the plans I need By Carol Perkins The smell of bacon drifted into my in-law suite. Dad's up with the kids at 6:30, letting Mom snooze a bit more before the busy Friday starts. My sister-in-law, Tami, and I are visiting her daughter Sarah and her family in St. Augustine to celebrate Halloween with a four-year-old and a one-year-old baby. I'm all set to go. I even brought my witch costume. I hear the baby saying, "Da, Da, Da, Da," and look around my door to see him lying across his dad's feet while Kurt washes dishes. His mom, by now, urges Sagan out of his pajamas and into his school clothes. "You can't put your costume over your pajamas. You have to wear clothes to school, and then you'll change into Spider-Man." He doesn't care. His mask is already in place. I listen. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-05 18:55:22 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Letter: Caught in cave in Sulphur Well Joe Bowles, of High Ridge, MO, writes: Mr. Fancher & Tommy Jeffries caught in cave in Sulphur Well: I grew up right across the road where this took place on Highway 70. We were living in Louisville & came home & all this was going on. I think I was seven at the time. I was wondering if you could tell me who were the first ones to get to them?Comments re: Tom Chaney: Trapped, Collins and Fancher Aside from the late great Tom Chaney's 2005 article on Columbia Magazine, linked above, we were only able to find a couple of other mentions of the incident. The first is an aside in a National Park Service publication, How Cavers Became Allies Instead of Adversaries at Mammoth Cave National Park, by Rick Olson, Ecologist (PDF). The other is in The Longest Cave, 1976, by Brucker, Roger W, which mentions the incident briefly on page 60: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-05 18:27:50 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Thanksgiving Service at Milltown Church From Nancy Taylor Milltown Church will host its annual Thanksgiving Service at 9amCT/10amET on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Mercy's Won, a Southern Gospel group with a country and contemporary flair, will be opening the worship service and sharing Jesus with some wonderful sounds of the Gospel. Shortly thereafter, Dustin and Taylor Morrison will tell their story of years of infertility and give testimony to their faith in God and the miracle and beautiful gift of their sweet baby girl, Emma James. Immediately following the service, we will enjoy a Thanksgiving meal while we fellowship together. There will be NO Sunday school class time. We welcome you and your family to join us for this special day as we GIVE THANKS for all His goodness. Milltown Church is located at 3262 Milltown Church Road, Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky. For more information, please call or text Pastor Barney Taylor 270-634-1032 or Nancy Taylor 270-378-2404. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-05 17:32:48 | Comments | See topic Church News What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Betty's Country Cooking MENU 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Phone 270-384-5664. Bettys is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Saturday, November 7, 2026: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Saturday Special: Enchiladas Supremas 4 corn tortillas - 1 beef, 1 chicken, 1 cheese, 1 bean - topped with enchilada sauce, cheese lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $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! 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.
CPD: Axon Virtual Reality and Taser Training From Evan Burton, Chief of Police Columbia Police Department On November 4, 2026, the Columbia Police Department conducted Axon Virtual Reality (VR) Headset Training and Axon Taser Training for newly sworn-in Officer Recruit Chase Antle at the Columbia Police Department. Columbia Police Department Axon Taser Instructor Travis Bell led Officer Recruit Antle through multiple realistic law enforcement scenarios using Axon's Virtual Reality Training System. The training included de-escalation techniques, decision-making, and the proper deployment and use of the Axon Taser. This hands-on training is designed to enhance officer preparedness, improve decision-making, and promote the safety of both law enforcement officers and the community they serve. Officer Recruit Antle also successfully completed a written Axon Taser examination and earned his Axon Taser certification. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-05 17:25:49 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Mother Deer and Me By Narda Tate We have a huge oak tree in our side yard that produces an amazing quantity of huge acorns every Fall. In turn, this allows us to see a number of deer each year as they take advantage of the free food. One sleepless night a few weeks ago, I looked out the side door and saw a familiar mother doe with her twin fawns. They were happily munching on the bountiful acorns but then I saw both of the fawns come over to their mother and nurse. I had never seen fawns actually nursing. It was so amazing. Last week, the Mom and her twins were further away in the hay field behind our house and one of the twins was running in huge circles, kicking up his/her heels and leaping just for the pure joy of being alive, young and full of beans. What a sight to be able to enjoy. This evening, there was a doe out in the field just beyond the oak tree. She wasn't eating much because she was totally focused on the bottom part of the hay field. I wondered if this was the mother deer, but since there were no twins with her, I was unsure. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-11-05 10:02:34 | Comments
An Evening of the Arts is Nov 21 From Veronica Arnold Berean Community Fellowship will present an Evening of the Arts from 6pmCT to 9pmCT on November 21, 2026, in the Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship Building, 402 Helen Flatt Dr, Columbia, KY, on the campus of Lindsey Wilson University. This black tie event will feature visual arts, two 1-hour performing arts acts with an intermission between, plus a silent auction, and a charcuterie spread. Dressing up is encouraged. Tickets are $15, and available at tithe.ly/event-registration. All proceeds will go to the building fund for Berean Community Fellowship. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-11-05 09:55:46 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for November 7 In Memory Birthday, Reece Mae Turner, native of Cumberland County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce Lawhorn, Dunnville, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Hambleton, Mannsville, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kay Shipp, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan E. Davis, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Preston T. Henson, Sr., 84, Dunnville, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Anderson, Sr., Cumberland Co., KY (1924-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Curtis, Taylor Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Lynch, Russell Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Thrasher, Cumberland Co. native (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Wayne Lawless, Russell County, KY (1966-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry L. Kemp, 61, Russell County, KY (1951-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ras G. Compton, Casey County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Smith, Green Co, KY; Adair Co., KY native (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James McArthur Royse , Adair County, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike Burris, 55, Adair County, KY, (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis Phillips, Casey Co., KY/Taylor native (1973-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Artist Lloyd Ragle, Russell Co., KY (1917-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wilbur (Buddy) Gabehart, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co. native (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Sullivan, Taylor County, KY/Huntington Co., IN native (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Clyde Pelly, 89, Adair County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Donald Hubbard, 60, Edmonton, KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Heather Ann Bishop Judd, Green County, KY (1986-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jane Roddy, Summer Shade, KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Louise Dicken, 69, Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Florence Flowers, Cumberland Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Essie (Jean) Moore, 87, formerly of Columbia, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judge Wm. Michael Hall, Sr., 79, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Austin Ashbrook, 92, Russell County, KY (1927-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lisa Anita Huddleston, 69, Glensfork, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melissa Meers, 46, Jamestown, KY (1978-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Ann Lobb, 82, Green Co., KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shay Harvey | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Todd) Parson, 55, Bowling Green, KY (1969-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
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