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Trooper Hayden Phillips a graduate of Russell County HS From Mike Scales, WHVE Radio The community and law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth - especially Russell County - are grieving the loss of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was shot and killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop along Interstate 65 in Warren County. Trooper Phillips, a 2016 graduate of Russell County High School, spent his life in dedicated service to his neighbors. Long before donning the KSP grey uniform, Phillips served locally as a first responder with the Russell Springs Fire Department and Russell County EMS. He went on to serve as a police officer for both the Russell Springs and Glasgow police departments before fulfilling his dream of joining the Kentucky State Police, where he was assigned as Unit 369 with Post 3 in Bowling Green. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-29 10:14:12 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Governor fast-tracks CDLs for veterans From Scottie Ellis/Naitore Djigbenou Frankfort, KY - On September 29, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear removed an employment barrier for veterans and active-duty military by signing an emergency regulation to fast-track Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs). The action waives the written CDL test for eligible current and former service members who operated commercial-style vehicles within the past two years, easing their transition into civilian employment. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-29 10:11:39 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Revival and Homecoming at Cane Valley Christian Church From Nancy Cundiff Cane Valley Christian Church will have revival services at 6pmCT nightly on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. Bro Fella Wilson will be bringing the message. Cane Valley Christian Church will be holding Homecoming services at 10:15amCT on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Bro Godfrey Jackson will be preaching, and a meal will follow. Everyone is invited Cane valley Christian Church is located at 2250 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-29 09:32:12 | Comments | See topic Church News
LWU Faculty present at Appalachian College Association Summit By Duane Bonifer A pair of Lindsey Wilson University professors helped extol the benefits of a summer Appalachian College Association program at the consortium's recent meeting. Lindsey Wilson's Karly Flynn '17 and Jennifer Furkin '06 took part in a panel at the Appalachian College Association Summit where they reflected on and shared their experiences with the association's Teaching & Leadership Institute. The ACA Summit was held Sept. 23-25 in Asheville, N.C. "We communicated what we do at the Teaching & Leadership Institute and how it can help faculty at our schools become more effective in the classroom," said Furkin, who is a member of Lindsey Wilson's communication faculty. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-29 09:26:52 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Events scheduled for today, September 29, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Mayor, schools highlight Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month From Trey Stephens Assistant to the Mayor | City of Columbia Last week, Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots met with representatives from Adair County Schools to proclaim September as Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month. Joining Mayor Hoots were Sophie Taylor, Kilee Foster, Braylee Corbin, SRO Corey Meyer, Kim Lucas, Krystal Miller, Brittany Faulkner, Jessica Froedge, and Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton. The proclamation read as follows: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-29 09:24:43 | Comments
Rylee Held runner up at Bracket Finals in Montgomery From Paige Held Our daughter Rylee Held won Runner Up at the Sportsman Southern Bracket Finals held September 24-27, 2026, at Montgomery International Dragway in Montgomery, AL. Rylee raced with team London Dragway in the Jr. Dragster division at 10 years old. Ten-year-old Rylee competed against more than 65 drivers from 15 teams across the south, racing against some of the best junior racers from around the country. She's just a small town girl doing big things in the drag racing community! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-29 09:12:25 | Comments | See topic Sports 
CPD: Columbia man arrested for drug possession The Columbia Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Russell Springs Road on Friday, September 25, 2026, at approximately 11:30pmCT. During the traffic stop, officers conducted a search of the vehicle and located suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested without incident. Columbia Police Officer Colton Nunn was the arresting officer. He was assisted by Columbia Police Officer Dustin Bunch. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-29 09:02:58 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports 
KSP: Trooper Hayden Philips killed in line of duty Kentucky State Police released information that the trooper killed in an officer-involved shooting in Warren County on I-65 today, Monday, September 28, 2026, was Trooper Hayden Philips, Unit 369. Philips was a graduate of Cadet Class 103. He was a husband and father of three children. He loved helping others, according to local connections who said they knew he would grow up to be a first responder. As a kid, he would put out fires in a burn barrel in the front yard, dressed in his firefighter uniform. We will have more information as it is released from the KSP. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-28 19:58:09 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports 
Adair Co. students enjoy All In for Ag Education Week From Robin Hancock All In for Ag Education Week was a big success in Adair County! It started the week before with a presentation at the Adair County Board of Education monthly meeting, where Adair County FFA Officers Abby Maulden and Katie Kean explained to the board members and audience what agricultural education activities were offered to Adair County Students. In addition, ACMS students produced a video about Kentucky agriculture facts persuading teachers to use the materials provided by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Ag Education and Outreach to teach students about where their food comes from and how it gets to their plates. The video was shared with all Adair County teachers and published on Facebook. These past few weeks, middle school agriculture classes have been learning about how pumpkins are cucurbits, the pumpkin life cycle, and the 4 P's of marketing- product, price, place, and promotion! Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-28 10:55:57 | Comments | See topic Education 
Fish fry at Victory Community Church on Oct 3 From Rhonda Knight Victory Community Church will be having a fish fry from 11amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Meals will include fish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, a drink and dessert. Donations only. Victory Community Church is located at 1165 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-28 10:38:53 | Comments | See topic Church News 
A weekend to remember a pair of LWU Legends By Duane Bonifer They were known as everyone's best friend and the swimming program's dad. Working mostly behind the scenes, the late Brady Button and Scott Dillery both quietly influenced scores of Lindsey Wilson University students -- Button as a development officer, Dillery as a mathematics professor. But those were their day jobs. They spent their spare time heavily involved with the university's athletics program -- Button with basketball, Dillery with swimming. And over the weekend, their contributions to students were celebrated by the Lindsey Wilson community at events that now bear their names -- Button's at the fifth edition of a golf scramble started in his memory, Dillery's at a swim meet that was recently renamed in his memory. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-28 10:24:56 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
The Garden Bible College to hold graduation Nov 14 From Nina Roy The 2026 Garden Bible College will have graduation commencement at 6:30pmCT on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at The Garden Church, 7723 Russell Springs Road, Columbia, KY. We have an accredited online Bible College taking applications now for 2027. For more information contact email is thegardenbiblecollege@gmail.com or call (270)585-4306. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-28 10:17:49 | Comments | See topic Church News
Calling gardeners and book lovers By Veronica Arnold Hey community, the Adair county library is going to be the special location for the 4H Garden Club project. The 4H Youth and myself will work with the library at planting some fall bulbs to beautify the grounds for everyone in the community to enjoy. So whether you enjoy the outdoors or enjoy the quiet library, this project is one we can all work together for everyone on October 5, 2026. October 5th is the next 4H Garden Club and we will be meeting at the library to plant these bulbs! How you can help: If you have flowers which grow by bulbs--like tulips or daffodils--consider digging up a few, splitting them, and sharing them with your community. You can drop them off this week at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. If you do not have any bulbs to share, consider grabbing just 1 package from a store this week, or ask a neighbor if they have any bulbs you could have. We truly wish to make this a community-based garden, by our community bringing a piece of their gardens to share! Thank you for your generosity and your support of our community, our public library and the 4H program. For questions about 4H you can contact the Adair County Extension Office. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-28 10:13:31 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 29 Happy Anniversary, Creon and Betty Melson (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David and Margaret Harden | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tony and Marian Grant (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Pepper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anissa Russell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brody Zane | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassy Barnett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christopher Ingerman (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, DJ Rooks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fischer Brown (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josie Rae | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Cooper | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Pickett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison K. Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Ann Quinn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melinda Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mildred Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Raegen Petty (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reba Jean Shanklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terri Parnell (1982) | (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.
BAVFD Annual Chili Supper and Auction is Oct 3 From Brandon Harvey The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual Chili Supper and Auction starting at 4pmCT on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Chili, hotdog, dessert and a drink are just $10.00, and children 6 and under eat FREE. There will be gospel singing by The Spirituals from 4pmCT to 5pmCT, candidate speaking from 5pmCT to 5:30pmCT, and the auction will begin at 5:45pmCT. If you would like to donate items for auction, you can bring them to BAVFD or call Terry Harvey at 270-378-1807. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-28 10:09:07 | Comments
Candidate Introductions 2026: Chris Reeder To the People of Adair County, My name is Chris Reeder, and I am the Republican candidate for Adair County Judge Executive. Adair County has always been home to me. I'm a graduate Adair County High School and Lindsey Wilson College. I have raised my family here, worked here, and had the privilege of serving the people of District 4 as Magistrate for almost 8 years. That experience has given me a firsthand understanding of county government. What works, where we face challenges, and where I believe we have opportunities to do better. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-27 22:13:48 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Rodeo draws crowd to Central Kentucky Ag Expo By Katelynn M. Molesky Many cars packed the parking lot of Casey County's Ag Expo Center on Friday night for a performance by McCaslin Rodeo, which took place in the main indoor arena. The event showcased numerous bull riders and barrel racers who all competed to beat the time clock while displaying and perfecting their skills. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-27 19:00:51 | Comments
Reminder: Little League sign-ups this week From Daniel Hedges We will have in person sign-ups for Little League Basketball and Cheer from 3pmCT to 5pmCT on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and Thursday, October 1, 2026, in the Lobby at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. Forms for LL Basketball and Cheer will also be available at Downey Eye Clinic, 1463 Campbellsville Rd, Columbia, KY, through October 14, 2026. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-27 15:58:34 | 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. New Menu for Fall 2026!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. 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 September 29, 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, September 29, 2026:
Jim Blair Pumpkin Trail 2026 starts Oct 16 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Now is the perfect time to start planning your winning pumpkin decoration. Get creative, have some fun, and show off your pumpkin decorating talents at the Jim Blair Community Center! Pumpkins can be spooky, funny, creative, colorful, or completely unique. Bring your decorated pumpkin to the Jim Blair Community Center during one of the setup times below to place it on the trail and register it for the contest:
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Carol Perkins: I've Fallen and Can't Get Up Previous Column: When you need help By Carol Perkins When the commercial with the tagline, "I've fallen, and I can't get up," became a household slogan, I didn't realize how anyone could get down and not get up--until it happened to me. I wasn't wearing an alert necklace. Two o'clock in the morning and I'm sitting in my recliner, reading. The need to go to the bathroom snuck up on me, and I made my way to the nearby utility room at a speed much faster than my normal gait. Just as I neared my destination, my feet flew up from under me, and I fell straight back, hitting my head on the floor but not knocking me out. I lay there for a bit between the washer and dryer and the wall...a narrow room...trying to decide how to get up. There was nothing for me to grab. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-26 14:14:45 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Football: Adair Co. falls to LaRue Co. 50-10 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Indians Varsity Football team fell 50-10 to the Larue County Hawks on Friday, September 25, 2026. The Tribe battled and was able to keep it close for most of the first half, but ultimately could not keep up with the Hawks. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-26 13:59:48 | Comments | See topic Sports Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for September 29 In Memoriam, Lucy Frances White, Metcalfe Co., KY (d. 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsie Thrasher Dyer, Cumberland County, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Rowell, Taylor County, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Mae Coe, Russell County, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Houston (Hoot) Willis Simpson, Greensburg, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Russell Davidson, Cumberland Co. native (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Campbell Sullivan, Louisville, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Watkins Wayne, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Huckaby, Cane Valley, KY (1955-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos Wesley, Casey Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Jean Cape Buhle Etheridge Adair Co., KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Louise Bryant Tiller, Adair County, KY. (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Jean Bradshaw, Adair Co., KY (1942-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Megan C Davis, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clyde Berry, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ken C. "John Hardin" Bryant, Casey Co., KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Parthenia Paxton Humphrey, Green Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inell Kerr Brewington Burns, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Lee (Bob) Read, Taylor Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Sullivan, 96, Russell County, KY (1918-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arles Hale, 89, Russell County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Andrew McFarland, 56, Russell County, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Buckman, Knifley, KY native (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Franklin (Puddin') Butler, Edmonton, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Alfred Johnson, WWII Veteran, Taylor County, KY (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Guffey, Russell County, KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gilbert E. (Gil) Blevins, Taylor County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Lee Wade, 77, Russell County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Johnson, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Darrell Miller, 70, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dalton Kyle Minton, 16, Greensburg, KY (2004-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danette Lynn Zimmerman, 57, Columbia, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie Karnes Appleby, 63, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorthy Antle, 78, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Wayne Meece, 52, Knifley, KY (1968-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emery May, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joshua David Harden, 44, Columbia, KY (1981-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth R. Walker, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Allen, Taylor County, KY (1936-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Lee, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Jo Ballard, Beaumont, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Murrell, Adair County, KY native (1941-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Russell Garmon, 100, Columbia, KY (1923-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zella Cundiff, 97, Columbia, KY (1927-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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