| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dr. Ronald P. Rogers CHIROPRACTOR Support for your body's natural healing capabilities 270-384-5554 Click here for details 
 
Columbia Gas Dept. GAS LEAK or GAS SMELL Contact Numbers 24 hrs/ 365 days 270-384-2006 or 9-1-1 Call before you dig 
Visit ColumbiaMagazine's Directory of Churches Addresses, times, phone numbers and more for churches in Adair County Find Great Stuff in ColumbiaMagazine's Classified Ads Antiques, Help Wanted, Autos, Real Estate, Legal Notices, More... 
|
Emergency preparedness program is June 18 From Dylan Gentry The Adair County Extension Office will host Disasters Don't Stand a Chance, a fun and interactive emergency preparedness program for individuals and families, at 11amCT on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Participants will take part in an engaging board game set in "Calamity County," where unexpected disasters, detours, and challenges help players learn how to prepare for real-life emergencies. As they move through the game, participants will collect essential supplies for an emergency kit and discuss practical steps they can take to help their families be more prepared. This program is designed to make disaster preparedness approachable, educational, and enjoyable for all participants. Lunch will be provided at no cost. To register, call the Adair County Extension Office at 270-384-2317 by June 12, 2026. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-28 17:21:05 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Artist Jeanie Edwards speaking on June 8 From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor Renowned artist Jeanie Edwards will give a public lecture at 11amCT on Monday, June 8, 2026, in the Katie Murrell Library at Lindsey Wilson University. The lecture will be attended by high school art students from Adair, Green, and Taylor Counties as well as Lindsey Wilson art students. Edwards, based in Appalachian North Carolina, is one of the premier wildlife artists in the South. Her work is currently on display at Lindsey Wilson University, and more information on her and her work can be found at www.jedwardsfineart.com. City of Columbia officials will make a presentation to Edwards at the event. The public is invited, and the Cranmer Dining Center will be open for lunch following the lecture. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-28 17:17:55 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Summerfest on the Square in Edmonton on June 6 The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is reminding everyone about Summerfest on the Square in Edmonton, coming up on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Event start times for Edmonton's Summerfest on the Square:
Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-28 17:12:56 | Comments 
KSP Foundation Launches 250 for $250 Campaign From Hallie Conley Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky State Police Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 250 for $250 Campaign, a statewide fundraising initiative designed to honor America's upcoming 250th anniversary while supporting the men and women of the Kentucky State Police and advancing the Foundation's mission across the Commonwealth. The campaign seeks to recruit 250 supporters to contribute $250 each, creating a collective investment in programs and initiatives that strengthen public safety, support agency personnel and their families, and enhance the Kentucky State Police Foundation's impact throughout Kentucky. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-28 17:05:51 | Comments 
Events scheduled for today, May 28, 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.
Words of Wisdom for May 28, 2026 For Day 148 of 2026. There are 217 days remaining in 2026. From Miss Donna Rieder "Waking up each morning is the first thing we should be grateful for." 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. There is no more text for this article. Posted on 2026-05-28 09:42:31
US Drought Monitor: Conditions improved for Columbia Due to late May precipitation, conditions for Columbia, Kentucky improved from Extreme Drought (D3) to Severe Drought (D2), according to this week's U.S. Drought Monitor. Columbia has been in drought for the past 8 weeks, since March 31, 2026. View more Columbia drought conditions. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-28 16:46:56 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden
Change in Kentucky Vehicle Inspections process By Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office The State of Kentucky is mandating that all vehicle inspections are to be submitted electronically, so starting June 1, 2026, we will no longer be able to do vehicle inspections on the paper VTR's, we will have to submit them directly to the Adair County Clerk's Office. The inspection process will not change, nor will the fees associated with inspections. So please be patient as we navigate our way through the IPADs as we do these inspections for you. Thank You. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-28 16:44:05 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Benton Hayes selected as KDA summer intern From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - Thirteen college students are interning this summer at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), including Benton Hayes, of Liberty. Interns will be assisting KDA employees and Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell help residents across the state with agricultural needs. "The best way to really learn about a career is to work side-by-side with the employees doing the job each and every day," Commissioner Shell said. "This is exactly what KDA's internship program offers college students. Interns gain a unique learning experience that could launch a lifelong career in a variety of ag-related fields. It's a great stepping stone and that we are excited to provide." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-28 16:41:24 | Comments | See topic Education 
Carol Perkins: Fat Free Previous Column: Shirts, Flags, and our Declaration By Carol Perkins He came through the kitchen holding a bag of chips and a pack of Nabs (crackers) and looked at me as the kid who took the cookie. "What?" I asked. Guy knew what I was thinking. "Aren't you going to tell me I don't need these?" he said. My reply was (and is), "You're a grown man." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-28 16:34:37 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Deron Breeze Basketball Camp looking for sponsors From Daniel Hedges Coach Breeze is asking/offering sponsorships for this year's ACHS basketball camp. A state championship coach observed about the camp two years ago, "Coach Breeze's camp was one of the best I have seen in 30 plus years. It combines a personalized experience for each kid that gives them the basketball and life instruction that is vital." Our camp is carefully designed for young people to have a great time. Life and basketball skills are taught by players and coaches. Camp attendees get a chance to interact with their favorite players with competitions, awards, prizes, and fun. It has become a tradition, and many kids have stated it is the highlight of their summer. The camp is vital to the culture we have built here. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-28 16:23:43 | Comments | See topic Sports
Driver Licensing Regional Offices closed June 4 and 5 From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair Frankfort, KY - Team Kentucky is reminding Kentuckians to plan ahead, as all Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, 2026, as the commonwealth launches a new and improved driver licensing system that will enhance the customer experience and expand online options. Offices will reopen Monday, June 8, 2026. Customers with licenses or IDs expiring in June are encouraged to visit an office early. The new driver licensing system replaces Kentucky's nearly 40-year-old platform and is part of continued efforts to modernize state services and improve the customer experience. The upgraded system will launch alongside myDrive, a new online driver services portal that allows Kentuckians to pre-apply for a license, permit or ID, request a card replacement, check their current license standing, and more. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-28 16:21:47 | Comments
Kaye Janes Hope named 2026 Educator Idol From Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Kaye Janes Hope was named 2026 Educator Idol at the 29th Annual Senior Celebrity Banquet. Kaye is a lifelong resident of Metcalfe County. Her parents were Tom B. and Virginia Janes. She started out as a substitute and was hired full-time in the fall of 1974 to teach fourth grade at Summer Shade Elementary. Kaye taught twenty years at Summer Shade. She was very active in clubs including sports, 4-H, Fall Festivals, and numerous community events. When the county consolidated Kaye taught eighth grade at the middle school. After leaving middle school Kaye took a job with Vocational Rehabilitation as a vocational counselor and retired in 2001. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-28 14:58:58 | Comments | See topic Education 
Special Called ACMS SBDM Meeting on June 2 From Samantha Ellis, Principal Adair County Middle School The ACMS SBDM Council will hold a special called meeting at 3pmCT on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Room 127 at ACMS, located at 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct interviews for a vacant position. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-28 10:05:42 | Comments | See topic Education
State releases county unemployment data for April 2026 Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 66 counties between April 2025 and April 2026, rose in 41 counties and stayed the same in 13 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Locally, unemployment rates fell year-to-year in Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, and Russell Counties, and remained unchanged in Adair and Taylor Counties.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.1%. It was followed by Fayette, Scott and Todd counties, 3.3% each; Jessamine County, 3.4%; and Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Cumberland, Franklin, Graves, Kenton and Oldham counties, 3.5% each. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-28 10:04:30 | Comments Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 28 Happy Anniversary Arlin and Pat Wheet | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Garry and Rhonda Cox (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mitchell and Lisa Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Maretta Garner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dorothy Bingham (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Bragg (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Audrey Bowman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barry Keith Estes (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Edwin (Tommy) Richards (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Dial (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grayson Downs (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Herman Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jack Bond | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenna Mae Rodgers (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan Pollard (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katelynn Molesky (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ken Wilkerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nathan Alexander Ballou (2006) | (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.
2026 Back to School Bash call for sponsors From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor The City of Columbia is planning their fourth annual Back To School Bash for 11amCT on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the City Park on Fairground Street. The event will once again feature master magician Lance Burton and other acts. The City is seeking sponsors for the t-shirts that will be distributed that day. Sponsorships are available at either $100 or $50. If your group or organization would like to set up and giveaway school supplies or snacks, please let us know, we are compiling a list of all participants. We are also accepting vendors who would like to give away items to school-age children, such as backpacks, school supplies, etc. If you would like to be a sponsor, or want to participate in the event, please contact City Hall at 270-384-2501. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-28 10:00:07 | Comments
Events added to kick off Mark Twain Storytelling Festival From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor The City of Columbia and the Arts Administration Program at Lindsey Wilson University, with input and information from the Adair County Genealogical Society, will be hosting the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival in June in Columbia. A ceremony to proclaim the week of June 15-21, 2026, as "Mark Twain Storytelling Festival Week in Columbia" will be held at 10amCT on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the Research Center at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg St, Columbia, KY. The official unveiling of the mural at the corner of Reed Street and Jamestown Street by artist Tezon Mitchell will be held at 11amCT on Monday, June 15, 2026. The mural commemorates Mark Twain and his mother, Jane Clemens. Previously on CM: Mark Twain Storytelling Festival will kick off June 19. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-28 09:50:51 | Comments
Adair Co. Transfer Station to close temporarily From James Vincent Site Manager, Adair County Transfer Station The Adair County Transfer Station, located at 877 L Willis Rd, in Columbia, will be temporarily closed on May 30, 2026, due to necessary floor repairs. This work is required to maintain safe and efficient operations for both employees and the public. The transfer station is scheduled to reopen on June 1, 2026, and will resume normal operating hours at that time. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this brief closure. If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-28 09:41:01 | Comments
The job duties of Magistrate outlined Six of the seven Adair County Magistrates will be new to the job in the coming term. Here we look at specifics of what the job entails. By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress While Adair County residents may know their local magistrates by name and district, Kentucky law makes clear that the true authority of those elected officials lies not in individual action, but in their work together on the Adair County Fiscal Court. Together with the Judge Executive and the County Attorney. Magistrates -- also known in state law as justices of the peace -- represent districts across the county and serve four-year terms. They must be at least 24 years old, have lived in Kentucky for at least two years prior to election, and reside in the district they represent. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-27 23:02:17 | Comments | See topic Local Government 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, Thursday, May 28, 2026 Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Thursday Special: Enchiladas Rancheras 3 cheese enchiladas topped with pork cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and enchilada sauce, served with a salad. $8.50 Black Stallion Steakhouse 202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT. Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT! Happy Hawg BBQ 114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 270-585-4671. Open from 10:30amCT to 5pmCT Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover accepted. Happy Hawg BBQ is open again on Jamestown Street with shoulder, brisket, chicken, smoked bologna, and ribeye steaks, plus burgers and hotdogs, cold cut sandwiches, fries, nachos, appetizers, homemade sides, ice cream cups, Italian Ice cups, and more!Randy Young, owner 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 Senior Citizens Center 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. 8amCT to 2pmCT Monday through Friday. Phone 270-380-1899. JoAnn Smith, Director. Menu for Thursday, May 28, 2026:
Phillip Coffey - on the Greatest Generation By Phillip Coffey My generation is so very blessed to have been reared by "The Greatest Generation" and the generation that reared them (parenthetically, Mom just gave me a half stick of chewing gum as in youth). She amazes me every day. Mom and her generation are sparse in numbers now. To whom shall we seek wisdom when they are all gone? Absolutely nobody that I know. We will be as gnats hovering over a cow patty, I fear, going about as the wind blows, no sense of direction in our collective souls. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-27 22:39:45 | Comments
Stacey Hatcher Bishop is Volunteer of the Year By Ellen Zornes, Columbia Adair Chamber Executive Director Whether you have bought a banana pudding at a fundraiser... or your family has been in need... called in a tip to Cally's line or law enforcement receiving a tip from Cally's Line... or a church or organization trying to raise funds... or you just needed a friend to talk to... then you know the generosity of Stacey Hatcher Bishop. This year's volunteer of the year is awarded to a person that is a true example of quiet generosity and selfless service. Not only is she a dedicated business owner, but she consistently gives back to those in need with little to no fanfare, never seeking recognition for the good she does. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-27 22:33:51 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce
TJHC adds Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program From Stacey Biggs T.J. Health Columbia is proud to announce the addition of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation as a new service offering, further enhancing its commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare close to home. The cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program is designed to support patients recovering from heart and lung conditions, including heart attack, heart surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other cardiovascular or pulmonary diagnoses. This medically supervised program combines exercise training, education, and personalized care plans to help patients improve their overall health and quality of life. "Our goal is to help patients regain strength, confidence, and independence after a serious cardiac or pulmonary event," said Anthony Keith, RRT, Respiratory Supervisor. "By offering this service locally, we're removing barriers to care and making it easier for our community to access the rehabilitation they need." The program at TJ Health Columbia features: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-27 12:04:47 | Comments | See topic Health Care Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for May 28 In Memory Birthday, Judi Tester, Columbia, KY (1964-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hase Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1920-20110) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Grant, Crocus, KY native (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Josephine Distefano, Green Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Dean Walker Whitlow, Green Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Norris Fields, Cumberland Co., KY native (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Linda Graham Landis, Green Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Albert Pike, 67, Adair County, KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Lee Wolford, Clementsville, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Alan (Butch) Gabehart, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Howard Allen, 91, Cumberland Co., KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stacy Lynn Dulin Schindler, 45, Adair County, KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rena M. Grider, 85, Jamestown, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Hulett Collette, Taylor Co., KY (1919-2016). | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton N. Reeder, 84, Russell County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Wayne Ponder, 41, Russell Co, KY (1975-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Keith Abner, 55, Glasgow, KY (1963-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara England, 74, Louisville, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifford Bernard, 82, Jamestown, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Wayne Slinker, 79, Greensburg, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gail Walker, 55, Columbia, KY (1968-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Colvin, 59, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Lynn Lile Childers, 67, Edmonton, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry D. Luttrell, 77, Knifley, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Richards, 73, Liberty, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Goodin (May 28, 1916 - July 30, 1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Gerald Coomer, 95, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Fay Bilger, 55, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Richards Gabehart, 72, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Cape Burchett, 91, Columbia, KY (1927-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon West, 40, Columbia, KY native (1981-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Dennis Simpson, 82, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zenba Harris, Russell County, KY (1923-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
115 Jamestown St. Columbia, KY. 270-384-2496 
 
  
 
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Quick Links to Popular Features
Looking for a story or picture? Try our Photo Archive or our Stories Archive for all the information that's appeared on ColumbiaMagazine.com. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Contact us: Columbia Magazine and columbiamagazine.com are published by Linda Waggener and Pen Waggener, PO Box 906, Columbia, KY 42728. Please use our contact page, or send questions about technical issues with this site to webmaster@columbiamagazine.com. All logos and trademarks used on this site are property of their respective owners. All comments remain the property and responsibility of their posters, all articles and photos remain the property of their creators, and all the rest is copyright 1995-Present by Columbia Magazine. Privacy policy: use of this site requires no sharing of information. Voluntarily shared information may be published and made available to the public on this site and/or stored electronically. Anonymous submissions will be subject to additional verification. Cookies are not required to use our site. However, if you have cookies enabled in your web browser, some of our advertisers may use cookies for interest-based advertising across multiple domains. For more information about third-party advertising, visit the NAI web privacy site.
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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!
