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Agenda for Sept 25 Fiscal Court meeting From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in special called session at 11amCT on Friday, September 25, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-24 11:53:12 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Pickett's Chapel Fish Fry & Auction on Sept 26 From Ann Smith Pickett's Chapel will be having a Fish Fry and Auction starting at 4pmCT on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Donations only for fish, fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, desserts, and drinks, will be served 4pmCT to 6pmCT, with the auction to begin at 6pmCT. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, please call 270.634.1167 or 270.634.1354. Pickett's Chapel is located at 3047 Portland Road in the Portland/Milltown Community of Adair County. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-24 11:05:21 | Comments | See topic Church News
ACSO: Property Tax Bills are in the mail From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office Property tax bills have been turned over to the Post Office to be mailed out, so be watching for your tax bills. The Collection Schedule is as follows:
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Lindsey Wilson University celebrates United Methodist Heritage By Duane Bonifer The Rev. David Graves planned to be in the baseball business -- either as a professional baseball player or the owner of a professional baseball team. But nearly 50 years ago, while standing alone at the pulpit in his church's sanctuary, Graves heard a calling for a different kind of career path. "I heard a voice say, 'This is what I call you to do -- to proclaim the good news of Jesus,'" Graves told a standing-room-only audience of Lindsey Wilson University students, faculty and staff on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in the university's V.P. Henry Auditorium. Graves -- who is now the bishop of the Kentucky, Central Appalachian Missionary and Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church -- delivered the message at Lindsey Wilson's Church & University Celebration. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-24 10:39:28 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
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Dale Dobson family honored at Farmer Appreciation Day From Atley Smedley Kentucky Department of Agriculture Frankfort, KY - Through tears, hugs, and a few smiles, the family of the late Dale Dobson accepted the Kentucky Farmer of the Year award for Dobson Farms at the Farmer's Appreciation and Awards Day Wednesday at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. "Dale saw that there was a gap between our first responders, our farmers and farm families and their safety and he wanted them to be safe on the farm," said Dr. Cheryl Witt, as she presented the award. "So, he and his brother, Dennis, used their farm as the first safety and rescue demonstration and training. Therefore, this year's award recipient is Dobson Farms, the farm of the Dennis and the late Dale Dobson." Dale Dobson, who farmed in Hodgenville with his brother, Dennis, was the director of Kentucky Department of Agriculture's (KDA) Farm Safety and Rural Health program. Dobson joined KDA in 1998 and was tasked with starting the Department's farm safety program. Throughout his career, he championed initiatives that saved countless lives, including Kentucky's nationally recognized grain bin rescue training program. Last year, five Kentucky farmers survived grain bin entrapments because first responders had received the training Dobson helped create. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-24 10:35:04 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden
Area unemployment down year to year From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 96 counties, including Adair and all surrounding counties, between August 2025 and August 2026. Unemployment ose in 11 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.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.2%. It was followed by Cumberland County, 3.4%; Campbell, Scott and Todd counties, 3.5% each; Boone, Fayette, Franklin and Kenton counties, 3.6% each; and Clark, Harrison, Jessamine, Oldham and Shelby counties, 3.7% each. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-24 10:30:49 | Comments
ACMS makes history with first homecoming Adair County Middle School made school history September 17, 2026 when it celebrated its first-ever Middle School Homecoming, combined with recognition of the eighth-grade members of the ACMS football team. A total of 24 ACMS students participated in the inaugural Homecoming ceremony, with eight representatives selected from each of the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-23 10:41:12 | Comments | See topic Education
Volunteers thanked for working 2026 AC Fair The rides have stopped, the track is quiet, and another Adair County Fair is officially behind us. Before we completely close the book on 2026, there are some people who deserve some special recognition. A fair doesn't just happen during fair week. There are meetings, phone calls, paperwork, fundraising, finding sponsors, planning events, cleaning, setting up, fixing things, answering questions, changing plans at the last minute, and plenty of jobs that most people never see. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-23 09:36:38 | Comments
LWU enrollment surges by nearly 8% By Duane Bonifer Bolstered by one of the largest classes of new students in school history, Lindsey Wilson University's 2026 fall enrollment is 3,548. That's a nearly 8% increase over last fall's enrollment of 3,298 students, and it's the third largest overall enrollment in university history. "This is such wonderful news for Lindsey Wilson University because it's an affirmation that the Lindsey Wilson mission is strong and valued by the current generation of college students," said Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr. "It's also good news for Columbia-Adair County because Lindsey Wilson has an annual economic impact of more than $90 million on our local economy." Although many colleges and universities are experiencing declines in either overall or new student enrollment, Lindsey Wilson enrolled a total of 532 new students -- freshmen and transfer students -- this fall, which is an increase over last fall's new student enrollment. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-23 09:29:50 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Governor proposes using surplus for healthcare, education Frankfort, KY - On September 22, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Consensus Forecasting Group has revised the official General Fund revenue estimate for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 and now predicts that revenues will exceed the budgeted estimate by $997.9 million in fiscal year 2027 and by $708 million in fiscal year 2028. The Governor is proposing the higher revenues go toward closing the Medicaid gap, fully funding senior meals, implementing Pre-K for All and helping families afford what that need, such as housing, utilities and more, during the next legislative session. "Thanks to strong fiscal management by my administration and our surging economy, Kentucky is in a strong position, and today's revision by the Consensus Forecast Group confirms that," said Gov. Beshear. "I recognize that, while our state is seeing success, hardworking families across the country continue to struggle because of President Trump's harmful tariffs, cuts to healthcare and ongoing war of choice. I am going to make sure these dollars go directly to the areas that help lift up Kentuckians during this challenging time, because that's the right thing to do." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-23 09:27:52 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
Campbellsville Fire-Rescue called to house fire By Chris Taylor, Chief Executive Director Fire-Rescue-EMS, Campbellsville Fire-Rescue Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a working house fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and fire conditions coming from the house. Firefighters were able to confirm all occupants were out and rescued one cat from fire conditions; crews extinguished the fire and provided overhaul. The cause of the fire is related to an electrical issue in the bedroom. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-23 09:26:01 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
SBA Disaster Assistance available for area businesses/NPOs From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Businesses and nonprofits in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell, and Taylor Counties are among those eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration for economic injury resulting from drought beginning April 14, 2026. Apply online at sba.gov. The deadline to apply for Economic Injury Loans is March 29, 2027. For additional assistance, reach out to the SBA Customer Service Center at 1-866-SBA-Help or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. (Telecommunications Relay Service: 7-1-1). Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-23 09:25:06 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce to meet Oct 13 From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The monthly Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held at NoonCT on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Lee Ann Jessee, Library Director, will share all the wonderful events happening at our public library. Then, Hosparus of Green River will update us on all the new things taking place with them. Our lunch sponsor will be KY-ASAP. Please make plans to join us. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-23 08:55:36 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 24 Happy Anniversary, Becky and Kenny Jennings (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Henry and Jessica Anderson (2016) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alex Michael Martin (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darrell J. Hill (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Derek Wilkinson (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jesse Chance Huckaby (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Ann Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Hunt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katy Roy (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lachana Scholl | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Walker Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paige Smith (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Scotty Thompson (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharla Gard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shawn Sinclair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Powell Waggener | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Thomas Hughlett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Douglas Burton | (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.
Federal grant will help create Blue Raider CONNECT By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University has received a grant of more than $370,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to expand mental health care services to its students. The grant will help fund a special initiative that will allow the university to offer additional mental health care services to all of the university's students, no matter which campus they attend or in which mode they are enrolled. "This grant will help us create more opportunities to better identify and support Lindsey Wilson students who are experiencing mental health challenges, no matter if they are students on the A.P. White Campus in Columbia, attend one of our community campuses, are enrolled in online classes or are part of our hybrid program," said Assistant Dean of Students Abe Cross. "Wherever our students are located, we want to be equipped to help meet their mental health needs so that they can remain focused on earning their Lindsey Wilson degree." The federal grant -- which is for $372,997 -- will help fund and support the Blue Raider CONNECT initiative. Blue Raider CONNECT is an acronym for Coordinated Outreach, Navigation, Network, Early identification, Crisis response and Treatment. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-23 08:37:29 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
LWU Counseling professor, doctoral student visit Capitol Hill By Duane Bonifer Two members of the Lindsey Wilson University community were recently on Capitol Hall to help make the case for counseling and mental health care. Lindsey Wilson counseling professor Tiffany P. Brooks and doctoral student Amanda Gienow of Knoxville, TN, joined other members of the Tennessee Counseling Association on September 16-17, 2026, to participate in the American Counseling Association's Day on the Hill. The group visited members of the congressional delegations from Kentucky and Tennessee. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-23 08:31:13 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Be in a movie being filmed in Jamestown, KY Kathy Campbell & Katie Kinman This is Katie Kinman, I'm part of the casting team for a film called MARTIN that will be shooting in Jamestown, KY on September 22nd, 23rd, and 25th, 2026 and we are looking for locals in and around the area who would like to participate as background extras. No acting experience is necessary! This is a paid opportunity at $75 for the day and would be a fun chance for members of the community to experience a professional film set and see firsthand how a movie is made. Details on how to sign up can be found at the Russell County Chamber of Commerce office in Russell Springs. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-22 17:36:26 | Comments
KDFW fall auction set for Oct 5 From Lisa Jackson Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host a live auction to sell surplus items and confiscated hunting and fishing equipment on Monday, October 5, 2026. Registration opens at 7:30amET, and the auction of surplus property and confiscated items will begin at 9:30amET. The auction will be held outdoors, rain or shine, on the department's headquarters campus at 1 Sportsman's Lane in Frankfort, Kentucky. A complete list of items available for sale is provided on the department's Surplus and Confiscated Items Auction webpage, including a large selection of boats, boat trailers and motors. Titles and registrations will be available on the day of the sale. Items are sold as-is and will not be available for hands-on inspection prior to the sale. Under state law, only qualified Kentucky residents may bid on confiscated items. Some items will require a criminal background check. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-09-22 16:51:38 | 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, Thursday, September 24, 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. 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 September 24, 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 Thursday, September 24, 2026:
Reminder: Enter photos in Downtown Days Photography Contest The Downtown Days Photography Contest is back for 2026, for any original photographs taken in Columbia and Adair County. Entries must be turned in to the Research Center by 5pmCT on Thursday, October 1, 2026, to be displayed. For more information, see Enter the Downtown Days Photography Contest by Oct 1. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-22 16:49:27 | Comments
Ribbon Cutting for Bowling Green Veterans Center From James Hensley Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Frankfort, KY - We're excited to announce the opening of the Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center! The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held at 2pmCT on Tuesday September 29, 2026, at the facility at 1111 Veterans Way, Bowling Green, KY, 42101 (Formerly the Transpark). Please join us in the opening of our fifth State Veterans Center! For more information on the facility, use the link below to visit our website at https://veterans.ky.gov/Veterans-Centers/Pages/Bowling-Green.aspx. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-09-22 16:46:50 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Answers to some common Little League questions From Daniel Hedges In order to make every effort possible I wanted to send out reminders and answers to a couple of questions I have had come up about Little League Basketball:
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Remembrances for September 24 In Memory Birthday, B.J. Holt Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie B. Lawson, Russell Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, C. Darrell Kemp, Taylor County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Mildred Roy, Casey Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jones, 48, Russell Co., KY (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Festus Crawley Conley, Cumberland Co., KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cuthburt Eldon Fox, Russell County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard (Ed) Skaggs, Russell County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Wilson, Adair County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dessie Uldeen Garner Ferguson, Burkesville, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christian Zimmerman, of Casey County, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmar Ray Foster, Adair Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Young, 85, Russell County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Weldon Howard Neal, Sr., Metcalfe Co., KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlin Edwards, 77, Green Co./Adair native, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Gregory Hopper, 35, Russell County, KY (1981-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raquel Ieasha Anyega, 14, Columbia, KY (2002-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason Aaron Wheeler, 44, Columbia, KY (1972-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnetta Collins, Casey County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcella Ann Birge Key, 62, Metcalfe Co., KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Marie Dutton, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Robinson, 78, Casey County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barry Dowell, 51, Adair County, KY (1966-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Sluder Eastridge, 99, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Lyons, 79, Metcalfe County, KY (1939-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy L. Harmon, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifton Lewis Jones, 59, Columbia, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel J. Young, 71, Columbia, KY (1954-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Johns, 58, Taylor Co., KY native (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dee Edward McCubbin, 83, formerly of Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacqueline (Jackie) Marcum, 43, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Elaine Weddle, 46, Somerset, KY (1974-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joan Cole Lawless Loy, 80, Columbia, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, June Hansen, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael J. Burkhardt, 76, Columbia, KY (1949-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pat Williams, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Wethington Wolford, 73, Clementsville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila K. Coffman, 46, Liberty, KY (1973-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda G. Hovious, 76, Columbia, KY (1949-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Edwin Bryant, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
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