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Great Wooded South XII: Going Out West, Part VI


Catch up with the previous column: Great Wooded South XI: Going Out West, Part V
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By Billy Joe Fudge

When daylight came we found ourselves in a fire camp in a valley near the south end of the Marble Cone fire. Even though the smoke was clearly visible beyond the hills to the North, we were located at a safe distance from the fire.

Our fire camp was located in a Valley oak savanna south of Big Sur in the Ventana Wilderness. Two major peaks in this coastal wilderness area, Marble Peak and Cone Peak received lightning strikes which ignited wildland fires. After the two wildfires burned together, becoming one fire, they were renamed the Marble Cone.

The Marble Cone had been burning for a couple weeks and much of the fire had been contained. Containment doesn't necessarily mean there is no more danger. It means the fire is no longer burning uncontrolled but can still be burning inside containment lines.


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2026-07-24 12:21:46 | Comments | See topic Great Wooded South by Billy Joe Fudge


Bandits in the water


2026-07-25 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
A trio of raccoons swimming for cover.


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KSP: 2026 Sworn Awards Ceremony

From Sherry Bray

Lexington, KY - On July 23, 2026, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 84 troopers, detectives and officers who went above and beyond the call of service in 2025. The KSP annual Sworn Awards Ceremony highlighted those who are dedicated to protecting Kentucky's 120 counties with a mission of creating a safer commonwealth for future generations.

Recipients from the Post 15 area include:
  • Captain Jeremy Smith received a Meritorious Service Award with a V-device. Captain Smith is a 21-year veteran of the agency.

  • Detective Dexter Colvin was named the 2025 Post 15 Detective of the Year and the Statewide KSP Detective of the Year. Detective Colvin is a 9-year veteran of the agency.

  • Trooper Joshua Smith was named the 2025 Post 15 Trooper of the Year. Trooper Smith is a 3-year veteran of the agency.

  • Master Trooper Jonathan Houk was named the 2025 Public Affairs Officer of the Year. Trooper Houk is a 16-year veteran of the agency.
"Every single day, the brave men and women of the Kentucky State Police put duty above self to make our communities safer," Gov. Andy Beshear said. "The troopers and officers being recognized today exemplify that commitment to our commonwealth. Thank you for your unyielding dedication."


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2026-07-24 12:17:50 | Comments

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 79 F
Casey: 76 · Cumberland: 81 · Green: 78
Metcalfe: 79 · Russell: 79 · Taylor: 78
Updated at 5:30pm Saturday, July 25, 2026
  High/Low: 81 F / 67 F
SLP: 1013.3
Wind: S at 1
Dewpoint: 73 F
Relative Humidity: 83.6%
Precipitation: 0.02 in. today

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

National Weather Service Links:
Burkesville. Campbellsville. Columbia. Edmonton. Greensburg. Jamestown. Liberty. Russell Springs


Documentary chronicles rebuilding efforts in Eastern KY

Frankfort, KY - On July 24, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Team Kentucky's documentary, RISING, is now available for streaming on Prime Video, with proceeds going to the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund, which assists Kentuckians affected by natural disasters and catastrophic events.

RISING tells the story of the strength and resilience of Eastern Kentuckians as they undertake the most ambitious rebuilding effort in the nation following the historic 2022 floods. The 60-minute film chronicles the joint commitment of Gov. Beshear, state and local leaders to rebuild homes for survivors on abandoned coal mine sites out of the floodplains. Now, eight high-ground communities are either completed or in progress, with new homes on higher ground, protected from future flooding.


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Sen. Paul to visit Columbia on Aug 17

The City of Columbia and Morgan Smith Industries will be hosting US Senator Rand Paul at 9amCT on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Morgan Smith Industries, 132 Industrial Park Rd., Columbia, KY.

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Events scheduled for today, July 25, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTFarmers Market on the Square
Grab a friend or family member and come see us at the market, we welcome everyone! (ID:70883 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
1:30pmCTServices for Lisa L. Moss, 62, Columbia, KY (1963-2026) (ID:70978 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCTRevival at Summersville Baptist Church (ID:70919 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
7:00pmCTHarold Chambers Theater Troupe presents: Moana
Metcalfe County Middle School Auditorium, 208 Randolph St., Edmonton KY (ID:70967 | 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.

Troopers and officers from Post 15 honored


2026-07-25 - Lexington, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky State Police.
Pictured, from left to right: Master Trooper Jonathan Houk, Detective Dexter Colvin, Captain Jeremy Smith and Trooper Joshua Smith.


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Words of Wisdom for July 25, 2026
For Day 206 of 2026. There are 159 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
"Good temper is like a sunny day; it sheds brightness over everything; it is the sweetener of toil..." -Shaker Proverb

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.


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KDFW: August 1 is Hunter Education Day

From Lisa Jackson

Frankfort, KY - To help prepare new hunters for a safe and successful experience in the field this fall, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting a special statewide "Hunter Education Day" on the first Saturday in August.

The department will offer more than 30 in-person Hunter Education classes and live-fire range days on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at convenient locations across Kentucky, including the Metcalfe County Fairgrounds, 102 Fairgrounds St., Edmonton, KY (more info).

This annual educational opportunity is held in August in conjunction with National Shooting Sports Month, when additional attention is brought to shooting sports to grow the pastime in communities across the nation.


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2026-07-24 10:32:34 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

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Right this way, ladies and gentlemen

By Narda Tate

I've often wondered about all the professions/jobs that I have never had the chance to experience in my lifetime. I have always been fascinated by all things medical, but it's hard to be a doctor without a medical degree. Also love agriculture and had a garden for many years but was never a 'real' farmer. The intricacies of a modern-day forensic scientist - to take all those little puzzle pieces and put them together to come out with a solution - how much fun would that be? So many choices!

But there is one that tickles at the edge of my brain from time to time. A tour guide! To have people actually pay money and stand in line to hear what you have to say. That would be very gratifying. And I know I would have been a great tour guide, injecting just the right amount of enthusiasm - or gravitas - as the case might warrant at the appropriate time.

Last year, at the beginning of July, I managed to break both of my shoulders in one gigantic, crashing fall. And as friends and family came to visit and commiserate, over and over and over, I heard the question, "How did you manage to break BOTH of your shoulders at the same time??!!"

And that got me to thinking that maybe I could sell tickets and give people a tour, showing them with great passion and energy how it all happened...


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2026-07-23 19:35:43 | Comments

U.S. Drought Monitor: Conditions improved for Columbia

Conditions for Columbia improved from Moderate Drought (D1) to Abnormally Dry (D0), according to this week's U.S. Drought Monitor. The Climate Prediction Center's July Drought Outlook, released on June 30, 2026, predicted that drought conditions would remain but improve in July.

View more Columbia drought conditions.


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2026-07-23 19:32:00 | Comments

Barn Swallows, round 2


2026-07-25 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Pam Capozziello.
Pam writes, "Our yearly barn swallow guarding her 2nd batch of babies! We are lucky this year in enjoying 2 litters of babies instead of the usual single litter. Mom swallow seems to babysit during the daytime and daddy comes at night and sits on a metal hook next to the nest.

These birds are the coolest and by far my favorite to observe! How they manage to find the same nest every year while traveling thousands of miles to breed is mind-boggling! Some of us have problems just following directions even with GPS!"


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Cumberland Co. posts 2nd lowest unemployment for June

From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY -- Unemployment rates rose in 116 counties, including Adair, between June 2025 and June 2026, fell in Owsley and Russell counties, and stayed the same in Bracken and Harlan counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

CountyCLFEMPUNEMPJun26May26Jun25
Adair8,1637,6964675.7%4.6%5.2%
Casey6,0535,6923616.0%5.0%5.5%
Cumberland2,9732,8351384.6%4.1%4.2%
Green4,4904,2222686.0%5.1%5.5%
Metcalfe4,4394,2042355.3%4.5%4.8%
Russell8,1357,6964395.4%4.6%6.5%
Taylor10,69910,0296706.3%5.0%5.5%

Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 4.5%. It was followed by Cumberland County, 4.6 %; Campbell, Fayette, Kenton and Scott counties, 4.7% each; Boone and Shelby counties, 4.8% each; Franklin County, 4.9%; and Clark, Graves, Jessamine, Oldham, Todd and Trimble counties, 5% each.

Martin County recorded the state's highest unemployment rate at 10.6%. It was followed by Wolfe County, 10.4%; Magoffin County, 9.6%; Elliott and Lewis counties, 9.5% each; Jackson County, 8.5%; Lawrence County, 8.2%; Carter County, 8.1%; Pike County, 7.9%; and Knott County, 7.8%.


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2026-07-23 12:06:13 | Comments


Public invited to Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit/Poultry Show

From Missy Lemmon

The Adair County 4-H Rabbit/Poultry Showmanship Show will start at 5:30pmCT on Thursday night, July 23, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

This show is open to all 4-H kids in all counties. The Adair County kids have been preparing and practicing all year to proudly show their animals. The public is welcome to come watch and view these kids in action!

Show Rules:


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2026-07-23 09:01:42 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

Funds available to expand EV Charging Stations across Kentucky

From Robin Hartman

Frankfort, KY - On July, 22, 2026, Gov. Beshear announced that $2.5 million is available to expand fast-charging electric vehicle stations across the commonwealth. Funds for the program come from $20.3 million awarded to Kentucky under the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, which were part of $100 million secured by then-Attorney General Beshear after filing suit against the automaker for deceiving Kentucky consumers.

"Electric vehicles are no longer the technology of the future, they're here now," said Gov. Beshear. "These funds will help make sure families and businesses across our commonwealth never have to worry about where their next charge is coming from."

Visit the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy website for program guidance and application materials, as well as a recorded webinar that explains how to apply for funding,


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2026-07-23 09:00:32 | Comments | See topic Kentucky


LWU creates scholarship for Red Onion State Prison employees

By Duane Bonifer

Pound, VA - Lindsey Wilson University and Red Onion State Prison have launched a partnership to expand educational opportunities to employees at the state institution.

The agreement makes the prison's full-time and part-time employees and their immediate family members eligible to receive scholarship opportunities through Lindsey Wilson.

The scholarship will be available to students enrolled in Lindsey Wilson bachelor's programs in business administration, communication, criminal justice, human services and counseling, and nursing. It will also apply to the university's graduate programs in applied machine learning and artificial intelligence; business administration; counseling; cybersecurity management; data science; and technology management. The agreement also applies to the university's doctoral program in counselor education and supervision.


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2026-07-23 08:39:13 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Scenic Kentucky: Downtown Berea


2026-07-24 - Madison Co., KY - Photo by Linda Waggener.
Old Town Berea is a great example of what cities can do to invite tourists. visitBerea.com.


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Commodities Distribution for Seniors on July 24

From Michele Fruth, Director
Adair County Food Pantry

The monthly commodities distribution for pre-qualified Senior Citizen recipients will be held from 9amCT to NoonCT on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Adair County Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY.


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2026-07-23 08:31:14 | Comments

VBS Exploring God's Library starts July 27 at Columbia UMC

From Kyle Ballou

CampFire Stories - Exploring God's Library is the theme of the 2026 Vacation Bible School at Columbia United Methodist Church. Dates and times are July 27-30, 2026 from 6-8pmCT nightly.

There will be Music * Devotions * Crafts * Food, and in addition, on the Last Day, there will be Water Inflatables! Columbia United Methodist Church is located at 202 Burkesville St., Columbia, KY with parking in back and to the side.


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2026-07-22 22:54:41 | Comments | See topic Church News

Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 25
Happy Anniversary, Adam and Courtney Roy (2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy anniversary, Gary and Doris Lane (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Taylor and Dustin Morrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Travis and Amanda Miller (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amy Jo Hill (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashton Flatt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Barbara Dean "Deana" Partin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brent Beard (1979) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carlett Adalyn Raenell Gomez (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elijah Mann (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gretchen Emery Miles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeremy Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Johnny Morgan (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kamden Snow (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lindsay Breeding | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michelle Estes (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phyllis McClister | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rebecca Lynn Keith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roger Elliott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sawyer Nelson Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shelbi Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Bell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Teresa Bright | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, William Bug Knight (1950) | (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.

Volleyball: LWU releases schedule for 2026 season

2026 LWU VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE | 2026 LWU JV VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE

Lindsey Wilson volleyball and head coach Josh Kreiner has announced the 2026 schedule. The Blue Raiders are coming off back-to-back appearances in the NAIA National Tournament and were receiving votes in the postseason coaches' poll.

Lindsey Wilson will play nine matches against 2025 NAIA Tournament teams, including national runner-up Northwestern (IA) and national semifinalist Concordia (NE), as well as final site teams Indiana Kokomo and Cumberlands (KY).

The Blue Raiders open the 2026 season at the Tigers Kickoff Invitational in Bourbonnais, IL, just south of Chicago, on August 14-15, 2026. All four opponents on the opening weekend finished inside the final 2025 RPI top 75.

Lindsey Wilson makes its home debut on August 18, 2026, hosting Indiana Southeast at Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY.


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2026-07-22 14:32:50 | Comments | See topic Sports

Back to School Bash is July 29

The City of Columbia's Fourth Annual Back to School Bash will kick off at 11amCT on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the City Park on Fairground Street. The event will feature shows, food, and free school supplies to help kids get ready to return to school.

Master Magician Lance Burton will once again headline the entertainment, with help from magician Jimmy McKnight and musical performances by members of The Green River Band.

More than 60 sponsors/vendors have signed up for 2026 City of Columbia Back to School Bash, including:

  • Reed Brothers Insurance
  • TJ Health Columbia
  • Patriot Realty
  • Adair Co. Farm Bureau South - Beth Owens Agency Manager
  • Harris & Harris
  • Downey Eye Clinic
  • Adair Friends and Neighbors
  • Tree Passion
  • Prairie Farms
  • Circor
  • Town & Country Inflatables
  • Paul & Cathy Hoots Abell
  • Columbia-Adair Co. Chamber of Commerce
  • Landon Edwards, Adair Co. PVA
  • Taylor Regional Hospital
  • BYO Express Cuisine
  • Black Stallion
  • Shannon Sexton
  • Happy Cow Cafe
  • Walmart
  • Adair Co. Attorney Jennifer Hutchison Corbin
  • Shawn's Quik Lube
  • North Century Pharmacy
  • Gaddie Shamrock
  • Ridge Chiropractor
  • Douglas L. Hoots Attorney
  • United Citizens Bank
  • KY Sign Center
  • Chris Reeder
  • Jailer Buddy Powell
  • Golden Rule Wilson
  • Andrea Burke/Luxe Lemon
  • RLS Salon/Richard Swartz
  • Chris & Patricia Doolin
  • Southern Nest
  • First and Farmers Bank
  • Vendors:
  • 313Maple
  • Zaxby's
  • Columbia Church of the Nazarene
  • Signature Health Summit Manor
  • TJ Health Columbia
  • Taylor Regional Hospital
  • Walmart
  • Lake Cumberland Community Action
  • Adanta
  • Antioch Church
  • Priceless
  • Happy Hawg BBQ
  • Southern Nest
  • Cumberland Family Medical Center - Kid's Clinic
  • Taylor Co. RECC
  • Adair Co. Middle School FRYSC
  • Adair Co. Library
  • Taylor Co. RECC
  • First and Farmers Bank
  • Owens Dentistry
  • Subway Dhoney Trace
  • Post Office
  • Recovery plus
  • Circor
  • Brightview Health
  • Columbia Church of the Nazarene
  • Chandler Cundiff CASA
  • Aglow Columbia Lighthouse
  • Burger King of Columbia


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Billy Joe Fudge and Donald Walls digging fire control line


2026-07-24 - Monterey County, CA - Photo from Billy Joe Fudge.
Billy Joe writes, "This is Donald Walls and me doing mop-up on a burned over Manzanita hillside adjacent to a fire control line. Notice that I was the one digging while Donald leaned on his shovel! The reality was that with the smoke, lung clogging ashes and 100 degree temperatures, we had to change out digging duties often."


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KY DOR: Temporary operations pause coming in August

The Kentucky Department of Revenue (KY DOR) is continuing a multi-year upgrade to the tax system to improve data security and provide faster and more efficient customer service. KY DOR will temporarily pause operations for the next phase of their tax system update beginning August 5, 2026.

During the pause, the MyTaxes portal will undergo system improvements that will affect business taxpayers who remit any of the following tax types: Rental Rideshare, Sports Wagering, Electric Vehicle Power (EVP), Insurance, Health Care Provider and Ground Ambulance Provider.

During the operations pause from August 5-13, 2026, KY DOR systems and online tax portals, including MyTaxes, will be unavailable. KY DOR staff will only be able to provide limited assistance, as they will not have access to view taxpayer information. KY DOR intends to resume normal operations on August 14, 2026. More information is available at revenue.ky.gov.


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2026-07-22 14:04:49 | Comments | See topic Kentucky

Gradyville Baptist Church welcomes new pastor

From Mike Bennett

Gradyville Baptist Church would like to welcome Bro. Gary Kelley as the new pastor of the church. Bro. Gary and his wife Sheree are originally from Georgia. They now live here in Adair County. Bro. Gary brings many years of pastoring experience to the Gradyville community.

We wish to invite anyone and everyone who doesn't have a home church to come. Service times are Sunday School at 9:30amCT, Sunday Worship at 10:45amCT, and Wednesday Nights at 6:30pmCT. Gradyville Baptist Church is located at 159 Old Gradyville Church Rd., Columbia, KY.


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2026-07-22 13:57:59 | 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, July 25, 2026:
Turkey and Dressing, Tenderloin, Salmon Patties, Chicken and Dumplings, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole, Chateau Veggies, Breaded Okra, Cranberry Sauce, Hush Puppies, Rolls, Cornbread,

Come In, Grab A Plate, and Enjoy!


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

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


Acapulco Authentic Mexican Grill
Columbia - Russell Springs - Nancy | Offering excellent, authentic Mexican food 7-days-a-week. Express specials five days a week, plus appetizers salads, soups, a children's menu and desserts!
Try a dinner combination and choose from beef, pork, chicken, or seafood, or select a vegetarian combination anytime.

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



Adair County Floral Hall results

From Katelynn M. Molesky
courtesy Adair County Cooperative Extension Service

Once again, the annual Adair County Floral Hall has successfully showcased the talent, harvest and creativity of the community. Entries were received at the Adair County Extension Office on the morning of Monday, July 20, 2026. Submissions ranged from photography and art to gardening and baked goods and were on display for public viewing on Tuesday.

Each item was judged and received a ribbon and a certain amount of points that were determined by placing. First place accumulated three points, second place was awarded two points and third place received one point.

The following individuals placed and earned points in one or more categories:

  • Alicia Molesky 6 points
  • Betty Knifley 14 points
  • Beverly Rob 13 points
  • Bridgett Powell 6 points
  • Cathy Abel 3 points
  • Diane Campbell 2 points
  • Emily Keltner 6 points
  • Geri Reynolds 10 points
  • Giovanna Cammuca 3 points
  • Jennifer Digirolamo 6 points
  • Joy Arnold 8 points
  • Peggy Brown 3 points
  • Robin Lewis 5 points
  • Sally Marple 9 points
  • Taylor Stevens 6 points
  • Veronica Arnold 6 points
  • Wanda Patterson 6 points
  • Whitney Scott 3 points
The Adair County Homemakers would like to voice their appreciation for the Adair County Fair Board who generously sponsored this year's event. Congratulations to all those who participated!


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2026-07-21 20:13:57 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

LCCRS responds to water incident in Casey County

"Wear a life jacket, be aware of swift or quickly rising water, and when floating the river make sure others are aware of your float path..."

By Mike Scales, WHVE Radio


Around 7pm on Saturday, Liberty-Casey County Rescue Squad (LCCRS) was dispatched to Soggy Bottom Campground for a water-related incident. A group of individuals were floating the river behind the campground. Rain from storms that day had caused a significant rise in the river, and they encountered fast moving water and debris, causing them to get overturned.

One member was swept from the group and was unaccounted for. Members of their group returned to the river as well as other bystanders and took off searching for the missing person, both on foot and by kayak.


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2026-07-21 11:23:32 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Containment line for the Marble Cone fire


2026-07-24 - Monterey County, CA - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge.
Billy Joe writes, "Most every wildland fire is contained and ultimately controlled by removing the fuel to stop the spread. This hillside was too steep and rocky to use heavy equipment, so this containment line was hand constructed. Chainsaws, pulaskies and shovels were used to remove the fuel.

Note: The burned area was to our right and the unburned area to our left. If I had not been there I would have been able to discern that. Reason being, the control line is angled out the hill to the right. This is done so that any burning material that might fall or be dislodged would fall or roll inside the burned area rather than falling or rolling across the control line into unburned fuel."


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No plans to close, plenty of fabric to share

By Mig Feuser

For the past several weeks, rumors have circulated around Columbia that Little House Fabric Shop would soon be closing its doors. Customers asked questions, quilters worried where they would buy fabric, and word spread from one sewing room to another.

The rumors, however, are simply not true. "I am not going to close," owner Kathy Jones said with a smile as she welcomed The Adair Progress into the shop. "I've been here 10 years, and I'm just about set in my ways."


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2026-07-21 10:28:40 | Comments


Remembrances for July 25
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Norma Ann Cissell, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Holly Jacolba Gladsden, Green County, KY family | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith Dunbar, Russell Springs, KY (1923-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Bond, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Ryder, Adair Co. native (1920-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gene Lewis, Liberty, KY (1945-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lynda Gorin Lobb, Green Co., KY (1936-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Claycomb, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frederick Thomas Burton, Cincinnati, OH (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Brett "Chaz" Hayden, Jr., Campbellsville, KY, (2012-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jay B. Curtis, Columbia, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (Jimmie) Dotson, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Cowan, Adair Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl Levie Keltner, Adair County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Newton, Taylor County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darlene Warren, Taylor County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Willoughby | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Wendell Caddell, Liberty, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lynn Taylor Blakeman, 83, Green County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Parrott, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morris Polston, 70, Russell County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Floyd Grider, Jr., 56, Casey County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avalee Huddleston, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Tooley, 60, Columbia, KY (1964-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Dickens, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Gaskins, 90, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Lovitt, Sr., 78, Columbia, KY (1947-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kruit, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susan Marie Coffey, 72, Edmonton, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
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