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Free Union SBC Youth Group Fundraiser Fish Fry

From Jennifer Bray

Free Union Separate Baptist Church will have a Youth Group Fundraiser Fish Fry from 5pmCT to 7pmCT on Saturday September 19, 2026, at the church located at 4600 Sano Road Columbia, KY.

You can dine in or take out. Plates consist of Fish, Hushpuppies, Cole Slaw, Hashbrown casserole, Desert and Drink, all for just $10 a plate. All Proceeds support youth group activities, missions, retreats and other events.


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2026-09-18 16:42:12 | Comments | See topic Church News


Clouds brought a few raindrops to start the weekend


2026-09-18 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
As the sun was going down Friday, September 18, 2026 clouds gathered above the historic Adair County courthouse bringing a breeze and a brief gentle rain.


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Homecoming is Sept 20 at Christie Chapel Church

From Brandon Hovious

Christie Chapel Church will be having their Homecoming on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with singing by the Happy Travelers at 9amCT, and a message by Bro. Jeff Sparks at 10amCT. A meal to follow the service. Everyone is welcome.

Christie Chapel Church is located at 8068 Elk Horn Road Knifley, KY.


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2026-09-18 16:40:48 | Comments | See topic Church News

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 69 F
Casey: 68 · Cumberland: 68 · Green: 69
Metcalfe: 70 · Russell: 68 · Taylor: 69
Updated at 3:00am Saturday, September 19, 2026
  High/Low: 70 F / 68 F
SLP: 1014.8
Wind: N at 0
Dewpoint: 69 F
Relative Humidity: 100%
Precipitation: 0 in. today

Kentucky Mesonet Links:
Adair Co. - Casey Co. - Cumberland Co. - Green Co. - Metcalfe Co. - Russell Co. - Taylor Co.

National Weather Service Links:
Burkesville. Campbellsville. Columbia. Edmonton. Greensburg. Jamestown. Liberty. Russell Springs


CPD: Drug enforcement operation results in 6 arrests

From Evan Burton
Columbia Chief of Police

The Columbia Police Department conducted a drug enforcement operation on Friday, September 18, 2026, as part of ongoing investigations into illegal drug activity in the City of Columbia and throughout the Adair County area.

The investigations were conducted by Columbia Police Department HIDTA Detective Ethan Pike and Columbia Police Officer Travis Bell.

Columbia Police Department personnel, along with members of the Kentucky State Police DESI West, and the ATF served indictment warrants on individuals identified through these investigations.

Additional arrests are expected to be made in the Adair County area, as well as surrounding counties, as these investigations continue.

The Columbia Police Department would like to thank the Kentucky State Police DESI West, ATF, and Commonwealth Attorney Brian Wright for their continued partnership and assistance in addressing illegal drug activity in our community.

The Columbia Police Department also reminds citizens about the department's anonymous crime tip line, "Cally's Line," at 270-378-2259. Information received through Cally's Line contributed to the identification of some of the individuals taken into custody in connection with these drug-trafficking investigations.


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2026-09-18 16:38:46 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Football: Indians travel to Glasgow on Friday

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County Indians Varsity Football team is back in action tonight as they go on the road to face unbeaten Glasgow (4-0). This is certainly the toughest test the Tribe has faced yet on the young season, as Glasgow has been lighting up scoreboards in every one of their outings, including their 48-0 win over Allen County Scottsville last week.

The Scotties are led by a high power passing attack with QB Landen Holley already passing for 943 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, as well as rushing for 5, while turning the ball over just twice. He has at his disposal receivers Jaylen Bradley and Keyshawn Austin, both of whom have proven to be major deep threats and difficult to cover this season. Austin has already posted seven receiving touchdowns in just four games.

The Tribe defense will need to have their heads on a swivel to slow down this Glasgow offense, which also features a solid rushing attack led by Kyle Sledge and Kaebran Jones. There should be no bones made about this one, Glasgow will push, stretch, and test the Tribe in ways not yet done this season. By most metrics and expectations, Adair County should be the underdog in this one. Despite that, if Adair County can stay together and perform to their best this team has shown they can majorly exceed, so if you can, please make the trip to support your Indians as they face the Scotties.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7pmCT on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Glasgow High School , 1601 Columbia Ave, Glasgow, KY. Tickets are $8 online at gofan.co.


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2026-09-18 12:51:07 | Comments | See topic Sports


Events scheduled for today, September 19, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTFarmers Market on the Square
Grab a friend or family member and come see us at the market, we welcome everyone! (ID:71131 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
9:00amCT Caretakers Riding Club annual Benefit Ride
All proceeds go to the Giles Foundation (ID:71170 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Revive Womens Conference at Trinity Church (ID:71196 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
11:00amCTServices for Jimmy Ray Nelson, 70, Shepherdsville, KY (1956-2026) (ID:71199 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCTFree Union Separate Baptist Church Youth Group Fundraiser Fish Fry (ID:71212 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:30pmCTRevival services being held at Antioch Church with Bro. Godfrey Jackson (ID:71208 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)

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.

Meet the writer/photographer Katelynn Molesky


2026-09-17 - Adair County, KY - Photo from personal collection.
Katelynn Molesky and her family moved to Adair County from the northeast in 2021. Through 4-H she discovered a love of writing and taking pictures. Her first published article came out of a spontaneous idea at a state 4-H conference in June of 2025. She wrote it and sent it to the Adair County Extension Office (home of 4-H), who then posted it on their Facebook page and distributed it to three other local news media, including ColumbiaMagazine.com. Since then her byline has been seen in many places in Adair County and on social media.


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SKED/SBDC Partnership funds new playground equipment

From Cheryl Meadows
Southeast Kentucky Economic Development

Savannah Wisdom and Jessica Willis share a mutual passion for providing childcare that feels like a second home.

The business partners, related by marriage, have merged their passions and existing early childcare experience to invest in Graceful Beginnings Daycare. Their combined hands-on experience and licensing knowledge have given them the foundation needed to take on an existing daycare and make it their own.

"As a team, we are dedicated to creating a warm, supportive environment that feels like a second home for every child in our care," Willis said. "Our passion for early childhood development drives everything we do, and we look forward to growing alongside the families we serve."

Being onsite and actively working daily with the children in their care is important to the partners.

"We are blessed to be able to do this as it allows us to spend time with the kids and get to know each of them individually," added Wisdom. "I think our passion sets us apart. We love each of these kids as our own and have developed a personal relationship with both them and their families."


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2026-09-18 12:44:58 | Comments

Family names being gathered for church Legacy event

Columbia United Methodist Church is reaching out to families who want their loved ones recorded in its Legacy celebration. The church is celebrating the milestone of 225 years in a special celebration at 10amCT Sunday, October 25, 2026.

To ensure your family names, current or in the past, are included in the listing just contact Marilyn or Pastor Ryan in the church office at 270-384-2276.

Families are also invited to send a favorite photo to be included in the next church directory. Text them to Linda at 270-403-0017.


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2026-09-18 11:05:09 | Comments | See topic Church News

Lindsey Wilson University community celebrates the Constitution

By Duane Bonifer

On the 239th birthday of the U.S. Constitution, one of the secrets of the oldest government blueprint's longevity is its ability to be flexible.

That was one of the observations made by three Lindsey Wilson University professors during an afternoon roundtable discussion about the Constitution on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in the Thomas D. Clark Reading Room of the Katie A. Murrell Library.

The discussion about the Constitution was part of a day celebrating America's living document at Lindsey Wilson, which included a bell-ringing ceremony at the Alumni Victory Bell. The events were sponsored by the Lindsey Wilson History Club in partnership with the Jane Lampton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Columbia.


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2026-09-18 08:53:22 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

LWU Malvina Farkle Day campus picnic


2026-09-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University sophomores Tessa and Rachel Kilchenmann, both of Bridgetown, Australia, dig into an ice cream castle on the John B. Belgey Chapel lawn during the Malvina Farkle Day campus picnic. The university's annual day of service was celebrated on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.


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Football: I'm Gonna Say It

By Ryan Hoots
Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com

Lexington, KY - Okay, I was busting at the seam with the Week 1 Kool Aid and convinced myself Kentucky was beating Alabama in the sport of football. I was as wrong as wrong could be, lambasted for it on social media (deservedly so), and had to take it on the chin.

But, I did develop my first real on-field take of the Will Stein era.

Now, putting the nail in the coffin on Will Stein would be like getting fired on your first day. Only reserved for the worst of actions, of which losing to Alabama in football does not fall into that category. However, it doesn't mean that I am going to let Stein off without giving a few thoughts either.

And boy, do I have a thought.


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2026-09-18 08:51:00 | Comments | See topic Sports

Adair County Genealogy Video: Daniel Boone tree


Mike Watson shares information about the Daniel Boone Tree, the Artifact of the Week from the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center.


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2026-09-18 08:46:53 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Public Library

Carol Perkins: When you need help

Previous Column: The St. Jude House

By Carol Perkins

When you need help, you can always find someone. It may take several stops and several people before finding the right one, but when you do find that person, he's a life-saver, so to speak.

When we went to South Carolina to visit Guy's sister, we stayed in a hotel six miles from her house. Her granddaughter led us to the site when we arrived to unpack, then we followed her to Carolyn's house, but we relied on our GPS to find our way back that night.

I was almost sure I remembered how to get there, but I missed my turn and decided I could take the next right. That didn't work out. We were on a busy four-lane highway headed to downtown Charlotte, NC, only ten miles from her house. I pulled off and plugged in the address. The problem began when the GPS didn't recognize the address. I tried to remember nearby places, but all I could recall was a Publix, and I didn't have an address. There are dozens in the area.

"Stop at a service station," Guy said, reverting to the days when service stations offered maps and directions.


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2026-09-17 13:49:31 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins

More than 2,500 donors go All In for Lindsey Wilson University

By Duane Bonifer

In 48 hours, more than 2,500 alumni and friends were "all in" for Lindsey Wilson University as they combined to donate $874,211 for the 2026 fundraising campaign. That's an increase of more than $36,000 over the 2025 All In campaign, which raised $838,252, on September 15-16.

"I want to thank each and every person who took the time to be 'all in' for Lindsey Wilson, especially the students who participated in the process and the work by Vice President for Development Kevin Thompson and his incredible staff," said Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr.

The theme of this year's All In campaign was "The Power of Us," and "us" certainly rallied to support the university's students. The money raised will be used to benefit numerous student needs, including academic programs and scholarship aid.


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2026-09-17 13:30:03 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

The Malvina Farkle Day service project table


2026-09-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University education faculty members Lisa Newell-Hare, left, and Jennifer Antoniotti-Neal welcome people to their Malvina Farkle Day service project table in the university's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. The university's annual day of service was celebrated on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.


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PCAK: Upstream Academy expanding Child Abuse Prevention

From Janna Estep-Jordan

Lexington, KY - Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) is continuing its work to build a statewide network of child abuse prevention advocates through Phase Two of Upstream Academy, supported by $500,000 in funding from Kentucky's 2026 legislative session.

The investment supports PCAK's continued efforts to advance prevention across the Commonwealth, while expanding access to the training and resources communities need to support children and families. Building on the $500,000 in state funding that supported Upstream Academy's first phase, the additional investment will help PCAK expand the program to even more Kentuckians and strengthen communities' ability to address challenges before they become crises.

Former PCAK Executive Director Jill Seyfred gave an update on Upstream Academy to the Kentucky Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children.

"Upstream Academy Phase Two is where we take the momentum we have built and turn it into even greater action across Kentucky," said Seyfred. "We focus on the power of one, and we have seen what happens when advocates are given the confidence and knowledge to step up for children in their own communities across more than half of Kentucky's counties, and we are excited to see how that ripple effect continues to grow across all counties."


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2026-09-17 13:25:37 | Comments

KELC releases August 2026 Unemployment Report

From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary August 2026 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

The preliminary August 2026 jobless rate was unchanged from July and up 0.2 percentage points from one year ago.

The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for August 2026 was 4.1%, which was unchanged from July and down from the 4.3% recorded in August 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.


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2026-09-17 13:22:05 | Comments | See topic Kentucky

Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 19
Happy Anniversary, Joe & Margo McInteer McCullough (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Eldon and Cindy Hudson Burton (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billie Kay Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Braxton Conner (2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carlee Page (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chesley Nell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Thompson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Thompson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Colton Parnell (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dylan Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gennie Watson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hilda Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jean Nelson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeannie Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Bailey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nathaniel Edgar-Dean Cravens (2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Theril Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Todd Davenport | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wesley Melson (1970) | (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.

Governor signs order providing funding to Undue Medical Debt

From Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - On Sept. 15, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order establishing the Team Kentucky Medical Debt Relief Program, which will provide relief to more than 130,000 Kentuckians from $250 million in medical debt.

"Medical debt isn't a choice - it's what people are faced with after a serious accident, cancer diagnosis and more. Relieving this debt is the right thing to do to help Kentuckians who are overwhelmed by these extreme costs, which can cripple families for years, if not a lifetime," said Gov. Beshear. "That's especially true when medical debt results in bad credit, which can prevent families from securing the American Dream of owning a home. Unpredictable challenges shouldn't be a barrier for a better future, and today we're taking steps to help make sure that isn't the case."

Through his executive order, Gov. Beshear directed $2.5 million to Undue Medical Debt, a national nonprofit that has erased more than $49 billion in debt nationwide. The nonprofit acquires medical debt from participating hospitals and collection agencies, relieving debt for a fraction of the cost. For Kentucky, the breakdown equals $100 erased for every $1 spent.


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2026-09-17 13:16:01 | Comments | See topic Health Care

LWU President Luckey: Results of ALL IN for LWU 2026



More than 2,500 Donors went 'All In' for Lindsey Wilson University in 2026, giving $874,211 in 48 hours.

See also: Lindsey Wilson University ALL IN 2026 Video Updates


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2026-09-17 12:56:24 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Travel: The Little White Church of Elbe


2026-09-17 - Elbe, WA - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "The small community of Elbe, Washington, is just minutes away from one of the entrances to Mt. Rainier. I like photographing old church buildings, and since this one was visible from the highway we decided to pull over and check it out. Turns out it is a nice tourist stop; an active Steam Locomotive operates and originates here, taking passengers to another community named Mineral."

Lettered prominently on the steeple of the landmark Elbe Lutheran Church is "Ev. Luth. KIRCHE" (Evangelische Lutherische Kirche), a reminder of the founders' German origins. (elbehistoricchurch.com)


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September KSP initiative focuses on felons with firearms

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is participating in a multi-state initiative aimed at reducing crime and keeping illegal firearms out of local communities. From September 17-20, 2026, state troopers from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia join forces for the 6-State Trooper Project.

Each of the 6-State Trooper Project's enforcement periods targets a specific traffic or criminal safety concern. September's effort concentrates on criminal patrol operations, specifically on identifying illegal firearms carried by felons traveling on Kentucky roadways. Troopers will use traffic enforcement to detect and disrupt illegal activity while also ensuring compliance with state and federal laws prohibiting certain individuals from carrying firearms.

KSP encourages citizens to play a role in keeping communities safe. If you see suspicious or illegal activity, contact your local KSP Post or dial 911 in an emergency.


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2026-09-17 12:51:21 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Malvina Farkle Day energizes Lindsey Wilson University campus

By Duane Bonifer

The 2026 edition of Lindsey Wilson University's Malvina Farkle Day was a study in the legacy of service across generations of Blue Raider alumni along with a way to thank the community for its support.

This year's annual day of service, which was held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, included several legacy students, whose parents participated in the three-decade-old day of service when they were Lindsey Wilson students.

One students' parent even taught her how to properly celebrate the day in song.

Macey Poindexter's mother, Kristy, who is a 2003 Lindsey Wilson alumna, rang her up this week to teach her the "Malvina Farkle Day" song, which is sung to celebrate the start of the day under the direction of former communication professor Susan Minton.

"My mom had to sing the song for me last night to get me prepared," said student Poindexter, who is an education freshman from Burkesville. "Mom prepared me for it. She said it's going to be one of your favorite days."


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2026-09-17 09:09:37 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

What's Cooking in Columbia Today
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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, Saturday, September 19, 2026:
Turkey and Dressing, Tenderloin, Smoked Sausage with Peppers and Onions, Chicken and Dumplings, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole, Chateau Veggies, Breaded Okra, Cranberry Sauce, Hush Puppies, Rolls, Cornbread

Come In, Grab A Plate, and Enjoy!


Fiesta Mexico of Columbia
819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT
Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Saturday Special: Enchiladas Supremas 4 corn tortillas - 1 beef, 1 chicken, 1 cheese, 1 bean - topped with enchilada sauce, cheese lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $8.50

Appetizers & Salads, Combination Dinners, Vegetarian Combinations, Especial of the House Grill, Especial Seafood, Especial Steak, A La Carte Orders, Side Orders, Kids Menu, Desserts and Beverages. Call in orders are welcome!

Special: Pollo Fiesta A whole chicken breast filled with bacon and cheese, and covered with cheese dip. Comes with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.

--Roy Ayala


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!
Steaks & Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Combinations and Vegetarian Platters, Sides, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers

Click here to read our menu


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.

Call our Columbia location at 270-380-1980, or order online at acapulcomexicangrillky.com.



Revival services being held at Antioch Church

By Angie Hutchison

Antioch Church will be having a revival starting at 6:30pmCT nightly on September 17, 18, and 19, 2026. Bro Godfrey Jackson will be the Evangelist.

Bro Darrell Pelston will be bringing the message at 10:30amCT on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Everyone is invited to attend.

Antioch Church is located at 3422 Wheeler Hill Road, in Adair County.


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2026-09-17 05:43:40 | Comments | See topic Church News

4-H program marks 30-year anniversary in Adair

By Katelynn M. Molesky

A lot can happen in a span of three decades. For example, just over thirty years ago smartphones were merely a concept of science fiction, dial-up internet was a luxury and Adair County 4-H had no leader.

Following the retirement of longtime 4-H agent Bill Spicer, the program had entered a period of instability and uncertainty. Shortly after, two individuals had attempted to fill the role in rapid succession, but neither lasted. Consequently, local clubs began to disintegrate, and the future of the once-thriving organization appeared severely compromised.


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2026-09-17 05:32:39 | Comments

HS Beta Clubs participate in Malvina Farkle Day


2026-09-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Members of the Adair County and Green County high schools' Beta Clubs gather work in the Lindsey Wilson University W.W. Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. It was the second consecutive year the two schools' Beta Clubs have participated in the university's annual Malvina Farkle Day, an annual day of service.

The Beta Clubs' members worked with the Lindsey Wilson Bonner Scholars Program to write letters of support and encouragement to active military members and children in therapy, and made blankets for the elderly.


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LWU takes part in National Voter Registration Day

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University student Coburn Sandefur '30 is glad he checked his voter registration on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

The psychophysiology major from Beaver Dam discovered he had not yet registered to vote. He still had 20 days to do so until the Oct. 5 deadline, and thanks to the Lindsey Wilson Center for Civic Engagement and Student Leadership he got help making sure he will be ready to cast a ballot in the Nov. 3 general election.

As part of National Voter Registration Day, the Lindsey Wilson Center for Civic Engagement and Student Leadership staffed an education and information table for two hours in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center lobby to help U.S. students register to vote or check on their voter registration. And in the spirit of Election Day, students were given stickers that celebrated National Voter Registration Day.


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2026-09-16 19:34:05 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Remembrances for September 19
In Memory Birthday, Mary R. Baise, 86, Adair County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackson Dean Cox, Elkhorn, KY (2019-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Ollestad, Columbia, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Davis, Taylor Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie D. Price, Casey County, KY (1941> | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Whited Carman, Casey County, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald R. Martin, Sr., Casey Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hester Wade, 84, Russell Co., KY native (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Marie Thurman Carter, Burkesville, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dottie C. Booker, Adair County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ethel Taylor, Adair County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy Wayne Barrett, Russell Co., KY (1956-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dawn Atkinson, Green County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melody E. (Mitty) Simpson, 57, Russell Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Denise Walden, Green County, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Imojean M. Nelson, 85, Adair Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Jo Janes, 78, Greensburg, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Dickson, Adair County, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Inga Diane Stephens, Casey Co., KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Austin, 41, Adair County, KY (1974-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Carol Minor, 69, Taylor County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Benningfield, 84, Taylor County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Naomi Hoosier, Casey County, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Kay Holbrook, 67, Adair Co., KY/Wyoming Co., WV native (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edwin Morgan, 89, Jamestown, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Kathleen Nunn Judd, 94, Sulphur Well, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nelson Kirby Brown, 87, Yosemite, KY native (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeanie Lucy Bow, 58, Burkesville, KY (1959-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice L. Pruitt, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Patton, 86, Columbia, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Sid Thurman, 78, Summer Shade, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Faye Posey Matney, 68, Green Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Ann Westmoreland Bledsoe, Adair Co., KY (1960-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Callison Pruitt, 79, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Antle, 87, Adair Co., KY (1937-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Georgia Judd, 64, Adair Co., KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hamilton 'H C' Milby, 93, Green County, KY native (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Dean Nix, 81, Bridgeview, IL (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James E. Antle, 78, Jamestown, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jesse Manasco, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Birdwell, 70, Columbia, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Brockman, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lora Marlene Melton, 85, Liberty, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loris Janel Hamilton, 86, Green Co., KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Moon Steiner, 92, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Ann Tucker King, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandy Greene from Indiana (1959-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susan Kay Franzen, 60, Cumberland Co., KY (1954-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
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