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Summer Feeding meal pick up moved to Friday From Dayna Parnell Adair Co. School Food Service Director Due to the threat of severe weather today, the Summer Feeding Program pickup meals have been changed to tomorrow, Friday, June 19, 2026, from 2:30pmCT to 4:30pmCT, at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Dr, Columbia, KY. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause the families. Please stay aware of the changing weather conditions and stay safe. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-18 11:56:40 | Comments
ACSO: Accident investigation on KY1952 From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to KY HWY 1952, to a motorcycle vs vehicle collision. Bruce Thompson, age 41, of Columbia was operating a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle, on the wrong side of the roadway and struck a Chevy Tahoe head on. The Tahoe was operated by Dustin Alley, age 36, of Columbia. Neither Alley nor his two juvenile passengers were injured. Thompson was taken to a Lexington hospital by Air-Evac for treatment of his injuries. Traffic and criminal charges against Thompson are pending. The collision is being investigated by Deputy Derek Padgett. He was assisted on scene by Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch, Adair EMS, and the Columbia Adair County Fire Department. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-18 11:50:51 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
City will host food trucks again in July From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor The City of Columbia will be hosting the following food trucks in the City Parking lot at 105 Merchant Street, Columbia, KY, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, and Friday, July 10, 2026:
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KELC releases May 2026 unemployment report From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2026 unemployment rate was 4.5%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary May 2026 jobless rate was up from the 4.3% reported in April but was down 0.2 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for May 2026 was 4.3%, which was unchanged from April and from the 4.3% recorded in May 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-18 11:33:17 | Comments Events scheduled for today, June 18, 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.
It's Mark Twain Week in Columbia - Day 4 For Day 169 of 2026. There are 196 days remaining in 2026. Celebrating literary arts during the first Mark Twain Week in Columbia, KY! “Do the thing you fear most There is no more text for this article. Posted on 2026-06-18 08:50:45
County Clerk to be closed June 19 and 20 From Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk The Adair County Clerk's office will be closed on Saturday, June 20, in addition to Friday, June 19, 2026. Related: County Offices will be closed on June 19 Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-18 10:09:23 | Comments | See topic Local Government 
Painting the Twain mural was a dream come true for Mitchell By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University student Tezon Mitchell '27 had wanted to paint a mural since he was a student at Campbellsville High School. That motivation was born one day in an art class, when Mitchell heard from artist le diegue about how he created the mural "Flowganometric Composition" on a building's wall in Campbellsville. "He showed us how it worked, his thought process behind everything and what kind of opportunities are available in the world with that type of project," said Mitchell, an art major from Greensburg, Kentucky. "It was very fascinating to me from the beginning, but I never really expected that this was something I would be doing with my future." The future came to Mitchell on Monday, June 15, 2026, when he helped dedicate a mural of Mark Twain to celebrate and preview the upcoming "Mark Twain Storytelling Festival," which will be held June 19-20, 2026, at Lindsey Wilson. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-18 09:57:25 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
J Batt rings in new era as UK Athletic Director By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Lexington, KY - The University of Kentucky Athletics Department turned a new page this week with the hiring of J Batt as the new Athletic Director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC. Officially marking the end of the over two decade run in the position previously held by Mitch Barnhart. For over 20 years, Mitch Barnhart sat at the head of the table for the Wildcats. His fingerprints are all over the athletic department. New facilities, Coaches hired, Coaches fired, and more sports other than Men's Basketball found success on the national stage. However, somewhere along the way the relationship between Barnhart and the Big Blue Nation became fractured and quite honestly resentful from both sides. That is why when his retirement was announced (without the "golden parachute" part) many fans sighed relief. It was time for it to end. Hiring J Batt signals something different for Kentucky, it shows that they are serious about successfully navigating the new landscape (however treacherous it may be) of college athletics. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-18 09:50:13 | Comments | See topic Sports
Jane Lampton Chapter, NSDAR new member ceremony By Lila Ford On Monday, June 15, 2026, the members of the Jane Lampton Chapter, NSDAR held the final meeting of this 2025-2026 season at the Adair County Research and Genealogical Center, 307 Greensburg St., Columbia. We were so thrilled to be welcoming four new members into the chapter, with three of them present. The meeting was called to order by our Regent, and we performed our Rituals and had our prayers. Our Regent then ask for the those becoming members to step forward. The three new members in attendance were Valerie Jane Murrell Adams, Tammy Combest and Kimberley Combest. Other member not present was Devon Jane Adams Jett. Valerie and her daughter Devon have have their ancestor John Tupman, and Tammy and Kimberley have as their ancestor John Cundiff. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-18 09:36:12 | Comments ACHS Class of 2026 coverage on Columbia Magazine: Class of 2026 Senior Profiles | Graduation Ceremony | Departmental and Achievement Awards Scholarships | LWU Scholarships | Military Awards | Summa Cum Laude | Magna Cum Laude | Cum Laude
Spay/Neuter grants open to city and county Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board (KACAB) invites Kentucky county and metropolitan governments to apply for available grants to spay and neuter dogs and cats. Applications are due by July 15, 2026. The board will award up to $3,000 to each government on a competitive basis. Spay/neuter grant candidates can learn more about the program and download the grant application at kyspayneuter.com. The application can be found under "Resources" at the top of the page. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-18 09:13:15 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Letter: garage sale ad seen on Columbia Magazine Pam Shearer writes: I submitted my garage sale ad to CM for last Friday & Saturday and had a fantastic turnout! Most people said they saw it on Columbia Magazine.Thanks for sharing this good news, Pam! And thanks to all who are part of the CM family of readers and contributors and sponsors. - LW Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-18 08:57:26 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback 
CPD: Florida man arrested for robbery The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to Walmart on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 9:16amCT, regarding a male subject who had allegedly concealed unpaid merchandise while inside the store. As the subject attempted to exit the store, he reportedly made physical contact with and pushed a Walmart employee who was attempting to intervene. Officers quickly responded to the area and located the suspect at a nearby business. The subject was taken into custody without incident. The arrest was made by Columbia Assistant Chief Drew Conn. He was assisted by Lieutenant Justin Cross and Chief Evan Burton. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-17 16:32:03 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports 
Still time to sponsor 2026 Back to School Bash From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor The City of Columbia is planning their annual Back To School Bash for 11amCT on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the City Park on Fairground Street. The event will again feature master magician Lance Burton and other acts. The City is very grateful to have received an incredible outpouring of sponsor support from our community. We have already raised over $1,500, which will go directly back to kids during the Back to School event. We will continue accepting sponsorships until July 10, 2026. Sponsor names will be displayed on t-shirts to be given away at the event. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-17 15:04:42 | Comments
ACSO: Columbia woman arrested From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a reckless driver complaint on Greensburg Road. The driver was located and taken into custody on multiple charges. The arrest was made by Deputy Sheriff Hunter Tweedy, assisted by Sergeant Deputy Josh Durbin and Deputy Emily Wall. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-17 14:54:47 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 18 Happy Anniversary, Wayne and Tammy Bryant (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Addison "Addie" Rose Way (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Janes (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bruce Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Burris (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Della Hughes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Garnett Baker (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hayes Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Irene Harmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeffery Lynn Willis (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patty Rush Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Relda Rucker Kerr (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Stearns Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitney Wade (June 18, 1995) | (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.
Aglow Power Encounter is June 20 From Lynelle Frazier Ky South Central Area Aglow will hold a Power Encounter at 4pmCT on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Tabor Community Church. This worship and ministry and prayer time is free and open to the public. Tabor Community Church is located at 1477 Fairplay Rd, Columbia, KY. For more information contact Brandi Thomas 270-935-7271 Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-17 14:49:56 | Comments | See topic Church News
Vintage Ford Bronco is KJA raffle prize From Megan Blaney Elizabethtown, KY - Give 270, an Elizabethtown-based nonprofit, has announced a new charitable raffle featuring a restored 1989 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer Edition with original interior. The raffle is set for Wednesday, December 16, 2026, and tickets are now on sale for $20 each. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Kentucky Jailers Association (KJA) and its scholarship fund, helping support the higher education and career goals of students connected to Kentucky's jailer community. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-17 14:44:33 | Comments
ACSO: Pink substance tests positive for methamphetamine From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On a recent arrest, the Adair County Sheriff's Office came across pink colored substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. We just wanted to inform the public to be aware of this, as we think the color change could be used to try to lure in the younger generation. Please stay vigilant and contact the Sheriff's Office with questions or concerns you may have. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-17 14:38:25 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Board of Education will meet June 22 From Carolee Lloyd Adair County Board of Education The regular scheduled school board meeting planned for June 18, 2026 has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. There will be a Special Called Board meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, instead. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-17 10:56:29 | 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, June 18, 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 Co. School District Adair Co. Schools Summer Feeding Program, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476. All children ages 1 - 18 years old who are residents are encouraged to participate in the Adair Co. Schools Summer Feeding Program
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, June 18, 2026:
County Offices will be closed on June 19 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Judge Executive's office along with all offices within the Adair County Annex building including the Adair County Clerk's office, The Adair County PVA's office, The Adair County Attorney's office, and the Adair County Sheriff's office (patrols still on duty), Green River Animal Shelter, Adair County Road Department, and the Adair County Recycling Center will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026. After being alerted of office closings to celebrate Juneteenth allowing certain county employees to get a paid holiday, Judge Bryant felt it was only fair for all county employees to get the same opportunity. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-17 10:52:36 | Comments | See topic Local Government
KBC Blood Drive on June 23 There will be a community blood drive from 1pmCT to 5pmCT on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia. KBC is commemorating the United States Semiquincentennial with its "Red, White and Blue Bell" celebration. As a thank you for their civic engagement, donors at this drive will receive a "United We Give" T-shirt and a voucher for a free pint of ice cream - an American staple - from Blue Bell. All items are while supplies last. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-17 10:48:23 | Comments | See topic Health Care
Festival giving students real-world lessons in arts management By Duane Bonifer For a relatively young academic program, the Lindsey Wilson University arts administration program is already making a big splash. Its latest contribution will take center stage on June 19-20, 2026, when the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival is held on campus. The event -- which celebrates Mark Twain's ancestral ties to Columbia -- is the product of a class project created in the 2025 fall semester by students in the university's two-year-old arts administration major. After the students invited Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots to hear their presentation on starting a storytelling festival to honor one of Columbia's famous cousins, the class project shortly became the region's latest summer festival. The dates June 19-20 were selected because Twain's mother, Jane Lampton Clemens, was born on June 18, 1803, in Columbia. Shortly after she married John Marshall Clemens in May 1823 in Columbia, the couple moved to Tennessee before heading to Missouri, where Samuel Clemens, their sixth child, was born in 1835. Nearly three decades later, Samuel would start to publish his writings under the pen name Mark Twain. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-17 10:41:46 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for June 18 In Memory Birthday, Bro. Cleveland Grant Johnson, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Richard, Columbia, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Belle Lee Thomas, Casey County, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Ann Milby Jeffries, Greensburg, KY (1968-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth McFarland Hadley, Russell County, KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Rigney Scearce (1925-2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtie Karnes Curry McAllister, Adair Co., KY native (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marian Grace Walker Woosley, Taylor Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dewey Lee McGaha, Russell Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margarett Keltner, Adair County, KY (1922 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Carol Bethune, 58, Green Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Sneed, Adair County, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myra Ellen Smith, Dunnville, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bobby) Foster, Campbellsville, KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Thurman Scott Carter, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred McGuffin, 63, Adair County, KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elmer Earl Clark, 91, Green Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Marie McCubbins, Green Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter C. Curry, Adair County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Marson Ray Scott, 72, Green Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Louise Conatser Gordon, 76, Summer Shade, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Justina McCoy, 89, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Coe, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gwenda Morris Hitch, 67, Taylor County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tammy Lynn Hare, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co. native (1967-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Wisdom, 76, Adair Co., KY native (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Delores Matthews, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Debbie Demrow, 69, Liberty, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffery L. Willis, 59, Columbia, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth E. (Kenny) Davidson, 75, Columbia, KY (1950-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsha Brown, 63, Hustonville, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Arthur Ussery, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra J. Smith, 77, Columbia, KY native (1948-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tresia Ann Morgan Dial, 67, Edmonton, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Joyce Branham, 74, Burkesville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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