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Football: Indians travel to Morgantown Friday By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Friday, October 23rd, 2026 the Adair County Indians Varsity Football team is back in action as they travel to Morgantown to face the Butler County Bears (5-3). The Tribe comes in on a four-game skid, having not notched a win since September 11 of this year. Butler County, meanwhile, comes in off a 40-0 rout of Hart County at home last week, which was their second win in the last three games. They lost to Glasgow in blowout fashion and defeated Edmonson County in that span. Bears QB Brody Dockery has been slinging the ball with consistency, passing for almost 160 yards per game on the season, with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions. He has been helped out in a big way by receiver Carson Davis, who has led the Bears with 542 receiving yards and four touchdowns on the season. Running the ball, Butler County has been very solid. Two rushers, Kevin Robins and Kaiden Richardson, are both averaging 70+ yards a game and combining for some 20 touchdowns. In addition, the Butler County defense has been very tough to tame this season, holding their opponents in the single digits four times. The Tribe will need to somehow break through that brutal Bears defense to get points on the board, and if they can do that they have a shot at this one. In games where the Bears have given up over more than 15 points they are 1-3 on the year. The Bears and Indians get underway at 7pmCT at Butler County High School, 1852 S Main St, Morgantown, KY. Tickets are $8, and can be purchased online at gofan.co. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-23 10:03:25 | Comments | See topic Sports
ACHS SBDM Council meeting moved to Oct 29 The ACHS SBDM Council meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 29, 2026. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-22 14:23:40 | Comments | See topic Education
Road to State begins Saturday for Adair Co. Marching Band By Tony Streeval The road to the Kentucky State Marching Band Championship begins Saturday, October 24, 2026, as the Adair County High School Marching Band travels to Franklin-Simpson High School, 400 S College St, Franklin, KY, for the KMEA Class AAA West Regional Quarterfinals. The Adair County Band Boosters encourage the entire community to make the trip to Franklin, wear blue and white, and fill the stands to support these hardworking students. These students have given our community so many reasons to be proud. Now it's our turn to show them how much their hard work means to Adair County! Performing their 2026 production, "Out of Your Shell," the band enters postseason competition following an outstanding season filled with championship performances and numerous awards. The band's accomplishments this season include: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-22 12:36:28 | Comments
Kentucky agriculture celebrates Pork Month in October From Atley Smedley Frankfort, KY - Pork producers and pork industry representatives joined Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell Thursday, October 22, 2026, as he proclaimed October as Pork Month in Kentucky. "Kentucky's pork producers help feed our country and strengthen our agricultural economy," Commissioner Shell said. "These farm families work hard to raise high-quality pork. This October and all year long, I'm proud to stand behind them." In addition to your dinner table, you can find Kentucky pork products at Cracker Barrel Restaurants, FiveStar gas stations, and all the Dairy Queen restaurants in Kentucky and the surrounding region. With more than 860,000 swine produced annually in Kentucky, pork is an important product for the state's agriculture community. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-22 12:31:06 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden 
Events scheduled for today, October 23, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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County unemployment data for September 2026 Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 54 counties between September 2025 and September 2026, rose in 47 counties and stayed the same in 19 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 Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Metcalfe, and Taylor Counties, and rose slightly year-to-year in Green and Russell Counties.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.4%. It was followed by Cumberland County, 3.6%; Todd County, 3.7%; Campbell and Fayette counties, 3.8% each; Boone, Franklin, Jessamine, Kenton and Scott counties, 3.9% each. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-22 12:27:45 | Comments 
Safely dispose of used medications at FM2 From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office The Adair County Sheriff's Office and Adair County Coroner's Office will be collecting unused medications from 8amCT to 10amCT on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Farmer's Market on the Square. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-22 09:09:58 | Comments 
DAR: Jane Lampton Chapter meets with David Allen Chapter From Lila Ford On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Jane Lampton Chapter joined the David Allen Chapter for a joint DAR meeting held at the newly remodeled Taylor County Public Library in Campbellsville. Before the business meeting we all enjoyed refreshments furnished by Vice Regent Carol Sullivan who was unable to attend meeting. We enjoyed a cherry treat. After the business meeting we were treated to a program by Norma Simpson who was highlighted as a Cherry Daughter. Norma presented a wonderful presentation on her American Revolutionary Soldier Ancestor William Spears. For a conclusion we were given a tour of the Remodeled Taylor County Library. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-22 09:07:04 | Comments 
Commodities Distribution for Seniors on Oct 23 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, October 23, 2026, at the Adair County Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-22 09:02:43 | Comments 
Kevin's Kids is a charity in Russell County Kevin's Kids provides coats, shoes, clothing, eyeglasses, dental work, and personal care items to Russell County children in need. Donations may be made to Kevin's Kids, P.O. Box 1477, Russell Springs, Kentucky 42642. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-21 20:07:48 | Comments 
Building the Neighborhood On October 9-11, volunteers from all over the country came to Columbia to help insulate the Berean Community Fellowship building under construction on Highway 55 Bypass. Veronica highlights their generosity and says "This is how we build communities and strong bonds that make Columbia the place we all want to live". By Veronica Arnold Fall is here! It seems here to stay and a flurry of activity is happening. There are community service projects, historical themed potlucks, the annual Downtown Days festival, and social mixers. It is hard to keep track of all the events, and even harder to attend them all. Maybe you saw some activity on the southern tip of the Hwy 55 bypass recently, or perhaps it was lost in the hustle and bustle. I do not want our community to lose the story of people coming together to build something beautiful, or, as this group says, "Change the world one set of foam at a time." I spoke with JT Meyer, with Bluegrass Spray Foam, about the project he helped to plan here in Columbia. Meyer told me that his church, Berean Community Fellowship, broke ground on that hilltop on the bypass in November of 2024. They started framing in May 2026, with volunteers doing the majority of the work at the site, with it being funded purely with donations from the church and friends who wish to help this church have their own sanctuary. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-21 14:55:11 | Comments 
LWU, Kentucky League of Cities celebrate partnership By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University might want to consider adding two words to its legendary mission statement. That's what Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots '75 suggested at a partnership celebration between Lindsey Wilson and the Kentucky League of Cities, held Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the university's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. The partnership makes employees and elected officials of cities that are members of the Kentucky League of Cities and their immediate family members eligible to receive scholarship opportunities from Lindsey Wilson. The scholarships will be available to students enrolled in Lindsey Wilson's Educational Outreach 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 business administration, counseling, cybersecurity management, data science and technology management, and the university's doctoral program in counselor education and supervision. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-21 11:57:47 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
Fall 2026 4-5 Little League Schedule Fourth/Fifth Grade Little League Basketball play will kick off at 5pmCT on Thursday evening, November 5, 2026, in the gym at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. Spectator admission is $2. 4-5 grades Thursday evenings Schedule: Thursday, November 5, 2026:
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Fall 2026 2-3 Little League Schedule Second/Third Grade Little League Basketball play will kick off at 5pmCT on Monday evening, November 2, 2026, in the gym at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. Spectator admission is $2. 2-3 grades Monday Evenings Schedule: Monday, November 2, 2026:
Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-21 11:21:45 | Comments | See topic Sports  Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 23 Happy Anniversary, Cortez & Ruth Butler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Larry and Patricia Goodin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Nick and Diana Roy (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Roger and Virginia Garner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tommy and Lisa Edwards (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aaron Gaskins (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Arraya Phelps (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bubby (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carl Lewis Burris (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dick Scholl | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna McKinley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dorothy VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dustin Pegg (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Geneva Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kali Ann Irvin (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lacey Helm (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lali Ann Irvin (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nathan Dickey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Renee Garmon Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Daryl Huckaby, Jr. (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Ray Marshall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Coomer Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William (PeeWee) Butler | (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.
Fall 2026 K-1 Little League Schedule Kindergarten/First Grade Little League play will kick off at 9amCT on Saturday morning, October 31, 2026, in the gym at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. Spectator admission is $2. K-1st grades Saturday morning Schedule: Saturday, October 31, 2026:
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Christie Chapel Fall Fish Fry and Auction From Brandon Hovious Join us at Christie Chapel Church on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for our Annual Fish Fry and Auction. Enjoy a delicious meal, fellowship and Auction while supporting our church and community. Meal: 4pmCT to 7pmCT, Auction: 5pmCT to 6pmCT. Donations Only----dine in or carry out. We can't what to see you there. Christie Chapel Church is located at 8068 Elk Horn Road Knifley, KY 42753. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-21 10:43:19 | Comments | See topic Church News
4-H Horse Club will meet Oct 22 The 4-H Horse Club will meet at 5:30pmCT on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Youth will learn about the art of showing horses as well as other aspects of the equine industry, plus the potential for District and State level competition. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-21 09:22:50 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Submit your items for Research Center Folk Art Exhibit From Mike Watson The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center will be hosting a Folk Art Exhibit with items from our friends and neighbors and the collections of the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center from November 2-21, 2026. Bring items for display anytime now through Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Adair Genealogy & History Research Center is located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. For more information, email adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270.380.1024. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-21 09:19:55 | Comments 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, Friday, October 23, 2026: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Friday Special: Enchiladas Verdes, $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. New Menu for Fall 2026!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 County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for October 23, 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 Friday, October 23, 2026:
LWU ISP students explore Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg By Duane Bonifer A group of Lindsey Wilson University students took advantage of extra time off from classes earlier this month to explore the attractions and peculiarities of the region. During Lindsey Wilson's fall break of October 10-13, 2026, members of the Lindsey Wilson International Student Program and Global Citizens Club collaborated on a trip to visit the Tennessee tourist cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, where the cultural artifacts and exhibitions can range from pastiche to parody but usually reflect a certain degree of the American zeitgeist. A total of 13 students attended the trip, led by Makayla Wright '24, who is Lindsey Wilson international student adviser for communications and global student support coordinator. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-21 09:02:23 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Letter: What's for Dinner? Carol Roberts writes: Had to laugh! In my experience, If the spouse makes the meal, 9 times out of 10, he leaves the onerous chore of washing the dishes and cleaning up the kitchen for the wife!Comments re: Carol Perkins: What's for Supper? Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-21 08:56:47 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
The pig who made friends, then resisted arrest Two potbellied pigs turned up on Hendricks Street, on Detroit's east side, in early September. They had wandered over from a nearby park. The neighbors were charmed. The pigs let people pet them. Somebody caught the female and then let her go again. The male settled in under a pine tree in front of Chris Lompra's house. Lompra, who has lived on that street for 26 years, started leaving out produce and dog kibble. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-20 20:09:48 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for October 23 In Memoriam, Ellis Pickett (-1981) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Arthur J. Hendrickson, Columbia native, (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rufus F. Hansford, Sr, Taylor County, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joshua Logan Brockman, Bowling Green, KY (1991-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Sayers, Liberty, KY (1938-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Junior Pierce, 75, Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Edward Wayne Morrison, Green Co. KY native (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lisa Adell Ballou Wolfe, Adair Co., KY native (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Reynolds Vance, Green Co., KY (1912) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. John K. Durham, Green County, KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Neal Whitley, Sr., Clinton Co., KY (1976-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Dudley, 66, Adair County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garnett Durham, Taylor County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Meredith Lee Lawless, 74, Russell County, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Appleby, 68, Russell County, KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pat Hare, 73, Adair County, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Benningfield, Taylor Co, KY, (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Shearer Yates, Adair native, Edmonton, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mae Raney, Yosemite, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Darrell Boggs, Green County, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Padgett, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Ann Janes, Adair Co., KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Richard Muttersbaugh, Casey Co., KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Faye Doris Houk, Green County, KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Faye Root, 66, Russell County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ernest Shreve Price, 72, Green County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles Arvid Cusumano, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Thomas C. Morrison, 96, Cumberland County, KY native (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edra Ann Reliford, Adair Co., KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Hancock Janes, 82, Louisville, KY/Cane Valley, KY native (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Goldie (Bell) Jones, Adair County, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Warren, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dollie Jane Harrison Cruse, 71, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Nell Vanarsdale, 89, Columbia, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eloise Elmore, 103, Campbellsville, KY (1919-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric M. Antle, 56, Columbia, KY (1967-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Dale Turner, 60, Columbia, KY (1959-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewel Ann Taylor Gupton, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis Wheeler, 79, Columbia, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Daryl Huckaby, Jr., 41, Adair County, KY (1978-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Ann Pyles, 79, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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