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Deadly Monday in Adair, four dead including shooter Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy confirmed that Ryan Sneed, the alleged shooter who took three lives Monday, April 20, 2026, is dead. Reports are that he killed his mother and his aunt in the Mount Carmel area of Adair County, north of Columbia, before going to Chestnut Grove Road in the southern end of the county where he reportedly killed a friend and then barricaded himself. Adair County Sheriff's Deputy Emily Wall was the first on the scene and began taking on gunfire. She is safe and Sheriff Roy said, “she did an excellent job." She was joined by Sheriff's Officers, Columbia City Police, Kentucky State Police, and other first responders as shots were fired throughout the afternoon until Sneed tried to escape through a window and was killed. More information will be coming in as investigators are allowed into the house, checking for explosives. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-20 23:53:56 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
BCF Taco Lunch Fundraiser is May 3 From Kellis Booth, Pastor Berean Community Fellowship will hold a donations-only taco cookout starting at 1pmCT, after church lunch, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the old Columbia Fairgrounds, 413 Fairgound Street, Columbia, KY. We will be marinating steak and chicken for Carne Asada and Pollo Asada Tacos, with traditional Mexican sides like beans, rice, guacamole salsa and chips. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-20 19:49:23 | Comments | See topic Church News
Loy Cemetery Road to be closed April 21 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Loy Cemetery Road (just past Eddie Compton Road) will be closed after 8amCT on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, for a road tile replacement. Please allow extra time for travel. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-20 19:37:49 | Comments
Safe actions save lives in highway work zones From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair Frankfort, KY - April 20-24 is National Work Zone Awareness Week, which is why Team Kentucky is reminding everyone to help protect themselves and their neighbors by driving safely. With peak construction season on state highways gearing up in the commonwealth, drivers are encouraged to slow down and drive alert in work zones to improve safety for workers, drivers, and passengers. Work Zone Driving Safety Tips
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TJHC Lunch and Learn on Long Term Care From Stacey Biggs T.J. Health Columbia will be hosting a Lunch and Learn at NoonCT on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at T.J. Health Columbia, 901 Wellness Way, Columbia. This month's program will be about Long Term Care: Home Health Services and Community Resources. Lunch will be provided at no charge for those in attendance. RSVPs can be made by contacting Daniel Bragg at Daniel.Bragg@tjsamson.org. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-20 13:14:04 | Comments | See topic Health Care
Savor the Flavor Series continues at Extension Office From Shannon Steveson The Savor the Flavor Series continues at 10amCT on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. This week's session will be on Cooking Appliances. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-20 10:00:28 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service 
Commodities distribution April 22/23 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant and the Lake Cumberland Community Action agency are pleased to announce that we will be distributing another load of commodities, while supplies last, from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Jim Blair Recreational Center located at 901 Hudson St., Columbia, KY. This load of commodities is mostly food items, including chips, cookies, drinks, etc. All Adair County citizens are welcome. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-20 09:58:09 | Comments
Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District April 20, 2026 As of 8:45am on April 20, 2026 the Boil Water Advisory for all consumers starting at 7979 to 10475 Knifley Road and all side roads, all of Hovious Ridge Road and all side roads, and all of Pikes Ridge Road and all side roads has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-20 09:55:11 | Comments 
CACVFD: Structure fire on Russell Springs Road From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 14:23 hours on Sunday afternoon, April 19, 2026, to a report of a structure fire at 6565 Russell Springs Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found a one story residential structure with smoking showing from the charlie side of the structure. Crews initiated a fire attack and was able to contain the fire to the bathroom and attic area of the home. The cause of this fire is related to an electrical issue that is in the attic. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident. There were 12 firefighters on scene for approximately 1.5 hours. Mutual Aid was provided by Russell Springs Fire Rescue. Agencies that assisted included: Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Adair County Sheriff's Department & Taylor County RECC. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-20 09:48:53 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACHS Prom Held Saturday Night By Katelynn M. Molesky / Adair Progress The 2026 Adair County High School Prom was held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Barn at Cedar Grove. A large group of students were present at the elegantly decorated venue where there was no shortage of music, some food and drinks, and a whole lot of fun. The the theme for the event was Las Vegas and various themed areas were set up throughout for photos. Much of the prom was organized by the Junior Class Officers, with some help from school staff and sponsors. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-19 23:11:20 | Comments | See topic Education
ACHS SBDM Council to meet April 23 From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS SBDM Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-19 21:11:00 | Comments | See topic Education
ACSO: Watch out for Form 5102 scams From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office Just received information that a resident has received a Form 5102 in the mail. It is an official-looking document, but is a scam. Do not complete this form or pay any fees and do not give out any personal information. If you receive one of these letters, throw it away. The US Treasure Department web site cautions: Correspondence that references a "Form 4022" or "Form 5102" is fraudulent. FinCEN does not have a "Form 4022" or a "Form 5102." Do not send BOI to anyone by completing these forms.More information is available at oig.treasury.gov/fraud-alerts. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-19 21:09:01 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACHS greenhouse is open for 2026 spring season The FFA Greenhouse is now open at ACHS. It is a state of the art facility that allows students in the Adair County School system to propagate, care for, and sell plants to our community. With irrigation, an automatic shade cloth, trench drain, and cool cell, the growing environment is optimal for plant growth. The funds that are raised from the sale of the plants are used to fund FFA projects, food for events and travel expenses for events. The greenhouse is located on the school campus behind the high school in Columbia. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-18 23:36:05 | Comments | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 21 Happy Anniversary, David and Teresa Giles (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Larry and Tammy Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Darnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris G. Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Graham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Carole Neagle Boils | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Froedge (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelci Marie Ramsey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lariat Deanna Baker (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laura Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Malory Feese Burton. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Olivia Grace Lynn (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Ann Grant (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Taylor BreAnn Burton and Tristan Rose Burton (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.
MC students influence direction of school By Torrie Osbon, Communications Director EDMONTON, KY - A group of Metcalfe County High School students traveled to New York City over Spring Break to help shape the future of schools. Senior Aubrey Glass, junior Abby Shirley, and sophomore Leah Kerr were selected to attend the New York City Carnegie Future of Schools Summit at Columbia University. The Summit brought together students from Kentucky and New York who have shown a strong commitment to civic dialogue and democratic learning. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-18 23:11:05 | Comments
Grave marker class postponed due to incoming rain From Mike Watson We had high hopes the rain would hold off, but... The gravestone cleaning class scheduled for NoonCT today, April 18, 2026, must be postponed. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-18 12:21:40 | Comments
Watch for Emmy Gonzalez in Special Op: Rent-A-Cop Adair County resident Emelita T. Gonzalez plays Ling Mah in director William Butler's latest action/comedy, Special Op: Rent-A-Cop, available to rent or buy digitally on April 14, 2026. The movie, which was was filmed in Louisville in December 2024, stars Billy Zane, Michael Jai White, and Colleen Camp. The story follows former Special Ops agent Belfry (Michael Jai White) as he escorts seniors on a Vegas trip, unaware his enemies plan to eliminate him during the journey. When he realizes the danger, a battle of wits ensues to protect the oblivious elderly travelers. Emmy Gonzaleze, who moved to Columbia from Atlanta, GA in 2019, has worked as actor or stuntperson on a number of movie projects dating back to 2016, including many projects with boyfriend Don Overstreet. Special Op: Rent-A-Cop is now streaming on Amazon Prime, Cineverse, Apple, Google, etc. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-18 12:09:20 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Baseball: Van Cleave shocks Vandy, Kentucky walks it off By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Lexington, KY -- Baseball has a funny way of humbling you...then flipping everything upside down before you can even process what just happened. Braxton Van Cleave walked into tonight hitting .047. Not a typo. Four-seven. The kind of number that usually keeps you out of big moments, not puts you right in the middle of one. Every at-bat matters when it looks like that. Every swing feels more heavy. Then he delivered a moment nobody in Kentucky Proud Park tonight will forget. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-18 09:45:55 | Comments | See topic Sports What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Tuesday Special: Quesadilla Verde Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese served with rice, lettuce, tomato & quacamole. $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 Betty's Country Cooking MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. For the Fall and Winter, Betty's is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT Acapulco Authentic Mexican Grill Columbia - Russell Springs - Nancy | Offering excellent, authentic Mexican food 7-days-a-week. Express specials five days a week, plus appetizers salads, soups, a children's menu and desserts! Try a dinner combination and choose from beef, pork, chicken, or seafood, or select a vegetarian combination anytime. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for April 21, 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 Tuesday, April 21, 2026:
Art students invited to enter I Voted sticker contest Secretary of State Michael Adams invites all Kentucky students to participate in the third annual "I Voted" sticker contest. The contest is open to all Kentucky students from kindergarten to 12th grade. To enter, students need to send in their best design for an "I Voted" sticker. The winning sticker design will be handed to voters in participating counties during the 2026 general election. "Will the face of Kentucky voters be a big green monster? You decide," said Adams. "Our youngest Kentuckians are ready to step up with their creative ideas to make November's election a success." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-17 23:37:58 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Worship Wednesday at CUMC on April 22 From Kyle Ballou Ignite Youth Ministries will present Worship Wednesday from 6:30pmCT to 7:30pmCT on April 22, 2026, at the Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Join us for a night of refreshments, worship music, devotion, and open discussion! All ages welcome--children, youth, and adults! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-17 19:12:32 | Comments | See topic Church News
BAVFD to hold 28th annual fundraiser May 2nd The 28th Annual Fish Fry & Bbq Chicken/Auction fundraiser will be held at the Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Serving begins 4pmCT. Meal price of $10 includes dessert and drink. Children 6-12, $5, Children 5 and under, FREE. Gospel Signing by the Blakeys will be from 3:30pmCT to 4:30pmCT. Candidate Forum: 4:30pmCT to 6pmCT. Auction begins at 6pmCT. If you would like to donate items for auction, you may bring them to BAVFD or call Chief Terry Harvey at 270-378-1807. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-17 19:09:35 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for April 21 In Memoriam, Valerie Wheeler Morris (d. April 21, 2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Burton, 85, Adair County, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Pyles, 81, Adair County, KY (1939-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth P. Thomas Adair Co., KY (1910) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inez Burton Bernard Roden, Adair County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Compton , 81, Adair County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, April Ann Rooks (1984-2002) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Ryder Blair, 83, Greensburg, KY (1933-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bill Walton, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Bradley, 71, Green County, KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Walton, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Eads, 68, Liberty, KY (1947-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Eugene Thomas, 90, Casey Co., KY native (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lewis Watson, 92, Adair County, KY (1927-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Howard Garmon, 75, Cumberland County, KY (1939-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell K. Thurman, Burkesville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Rexroat, Russell Co., KY (1947-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwight Cave, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella Fern Polston, 73, Russell County, KY (1941-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elvie R. Wall, Casey Co., KY (1926-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George D. Garrett, 60, Dunnville, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Salem Jones, 83, Green Co., KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glendo Popplewell, 90, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry L. Cummings, 90, Burkesville, KY (1927-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacqueline Stacy Ellis Chavez, 46, Taylor County, KY (1971-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Edward Shirley, 65, Green Co., KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Junior Davenport, 79, Casey Co., KY (1936-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Dubree Cary, 89, Marrowbone, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Andrew, 85, Russell County, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mamie (Wright) Beard, 85, Green Co., KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jane Bryant, 87, Bradfordsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Coffey Franklin, 90, Adair Co., KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxie Howard Smith, 86, Burkesville, KY (1930-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Lee (Shaky Mike) Wright, Taylor County, KY (1961-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Patricia Louise Tucker Nunn, 61, Green Co., KY (1955-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul A. Foley, 83, Russell Co., KY (1932-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Helm, Jr., 73, Jamestown, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald (Abe) Russell, 86, Jamestown, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Curry, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Walters, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winston Kelly Burton, Sr., 72 Russell County, KY (1943-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Yvonne Diane Cappelli, 64, Casey County, KY (1952-2016 Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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