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Carol Perkins: Forever and Ever, Amen Previous Column: Ladies Day Out By Carol Perkins Have you ever thought about the relationship between humans and the weather? It is a thread that weaves us together. In the winter, our greeting may be, "Boy, it sure is cold." In the spring, "This weather is a killer on my allergies." Summer brings, "I don't remember it being this hot," and winter generates tales of woolly worms and snow. Just as history repeats itself, so does the weather. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-25 15:31:48 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
LWU: Emma Couch broadens her academic horizons in Europe From Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University student Emma Couch '27 got to see and study part of Europe this summer. Couch started her summer in Grantham, England, where she was one of 15 Lindsey Wilson students selected to take part in an immersive study-abroad program at Harlaxton College. During their nine days there, the Lindsey Wilson students visited the historic cities of London, Lincoln, York and Cambridge while based at Harlaxton. Then Couch headed south to study for six weeks in a study-abroad program at the University of Madrid. Couch took a course on the history of the Spanish capital as well as a Spanish course. "It's a beautiful city. It was just amazing," said Couch, who is a psychology and Spanish double major. "I don't know how else to put it. It was just wonderful." It was the first time that Couch, who is a Kentucky native, traveled outside of the United States. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-25 13:07:45 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
ACPL and GHRC Paint the Town By Mike Watson The Adair County Public Library and the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center were well-represented in downtown Columbia for the Paint the Town event on Thursday, July 25, 2025. Serena Corbin, local author and artist, who is on staff at the Research Center, and Jazmyn Burton, of the main library, spent much of the day in the blistering heat, working on displays for our facilities. Here are a few photos of their art during the process and finished products. Serena also came out very early in the morning to artistically represent Synergy and a special in front of Moore's Pool Room emphasizing "Best burger in town", SKI, and Lance Burton, world famous magician! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-25 12:56:06 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Public Library
August 2 is Hunter Education Day Kentucky's fall hunting season begins mid-August, and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting a special statewide "Hunter Education Day" to help prepare new hunters for a safe and successful experience in the field. The department will offer 20 in-person Hunter Education classes and live-fire range days at convenient locations across Kentucky on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The closest course will be at the Evona Fire Department, 467 Sloan Fork Rd., Liberty, KY (more info/registration link). This annual educational opportunity is held in August in conjunction with National Shooting Sports Month when additional attention is brought to shooting sports to grow the pastime in communities across the nation. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-25 12:53:48 | Comments Events scheduled for today, July 25, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Letter: Jane's Racoon Calvin Claywell writes: How did the Racoon get into the cage if it was not open?Comments re: Trapping and relocating a troublesome visitor Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-25 12:39:45 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Ribbon cutting for new CAUD office is Aug 1 From Trey Stephens The City of Columbia is excited to celebrate the opening of the new home of the Columbia Adair Utilities District in New Columbia. This facility will allow the organization to better serve its customers all across Columbia and Adair County with more space and improved customer service areas. The City appreciates all of their work in our community and the City invites everyone to come out and celebrate with them at 11amCT next Friday, August 1, 2025, as CAUD officially opens their new office at 221 Dohoney Trace with a ribbon cutting and light refreshments. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-24 15:33:55 | Comments
Boil Water Advisory lifted for northern Adair From Columbia/Adair Utilities District July 24, 2025 As of 10:33 AM. On July 24, 2025, the Boil Water Advisory for customers on 7973-12161 Knifley Road, 5893-8010 Elkhorn Road, Wilson Creek Road, Eastridge Cem. Road, J Knifley Road, Union Church Road, Carroll Road, A.F White Road, Roley Yuma Road, and all side roads in between has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-24 12:19:18 | Comments Featured Classified JOB OPEN AT LWU: ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR Lindsey Wilson University is seeking applicants for a newly added Admissions Counselor position. The individual will participate in all aspects of the admissions process including travel, interviewing prospective students, financial aid counseling, marketing and public relations. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and be goal-oriented. A bachelor's degree is required. For more information visit www.lindsey.edu. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume and the online Employment Application to Human Resources, Lindsey Wilson University, 210 Lindsey Wilson St., Columbia, KY 42728 or by email to hr@lindsey.edu. Lindsey Wilson University is an EOE. View all classified ads on our Classifieds Page.
Darryl Mcgaha named SKED Board President Reprinted with permission from skedcorp.com. Somerset, KY - An Adair County native and workforce development leader will guide the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation's (SKED) Board of Directors in the coming years. Darryl McGaha was installed as the nonprofit economic development organization's president at the May Board meeting. McGaha takes the reins of the 39 year old organization from Carol Wright, who had served as the board's president since 2022. McGaha has served on the SKED board since 2008, having previously served as the organization's president from 2015 to 2017. "I am honored and look forward to working with board members and staff to continue moving SKED forward. The number of businesses we are working with has grown tremendously over the last few years, and we look forward to meeting and working with new companies to help them expand or create a new business that will become an essential part of their communities," said McGaha. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-24 10:40:53 | Comments
Unemployment mostly lower in area for June From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 115 counties, including Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, and Taylor, rose in four counties, including Russell, and stayed the same in Harlan County between June 2024 and June 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.
Oldham, Shelby and Woodford counties recorded the lowest jobless rates in the commonwealth at 4% each. They were followed by Fayette and Scott counties, 4.1% each; and Boone, Campbell, Cumberland, Spencer, Todd and Washington counties, 4.2% each. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-24 10:34:03 | Comments
CPD: Make plans for Paint the Town From Kila Kean, Secretary Columbia Police Department The Columbia Public Square will be closed to traffic for the annual 'Paint the Town' event from approximately 3:30pmCT through 7pmCT on Thursday evening, July 24, 2025. The Columbia Police Department will be available for traffic control during this time. We encourage drivers to use alternate routes if necessary to avoid traffic delays and if traveling through the area to use caution. The Columbia Police Department will be showcasing items inside the 'Substance Abuse Education Trailer' to help spread awareness and educate the community, and the Columbia-Adair Fire Department will have a fire truck on site. We look forward to the 'Paint the Town' event and hope to see everyone there. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-23 20:42:52 | Comments
Mission Team from Egypt Christian Church in Tennessee From Paul Patton Twelve members from Egypt Christian Church have been in Embreeville, Tennessee this week leading in a Vacation Bible School in the same area which was devastated by tornado and a flood in September of 2024. In October of last year, a larger group from the Egypt congregation performed disaster relief in ministering to people in the area of Embreeville, and since then have constructed four small houses and one larger three bedroom house. This year, a highly successful VBS is being conducted according to ECC pastors Joel Patton and Will Rich. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-23 20:36:11 | Comments | See topic Church News
Federal assistance approved for April and May storms From Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that President Donald Trump has approved Public Assistance for 64 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides on April 2, 2025, and 36 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on May 16-17, 2025. Adair, Casey, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties are all included in the approval. "Great news - the President has approved the Public Assistance we've been waiting on for the communities affected by severe weather in April and May," said Gov. Beshear. "We never gave up hope and are excited that these counties and communities are going to see the support they need and deserve." The President reached out to Gov. Beshear by phone personally to let him know about the funding approved for Public Assistance. The Governor thanked President Trump and told him how well the FEMA teams were conducting operations in Kentucky. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-23 13:35:29 | Comments
Columbia-Adair EDA to meet July 25 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority will hold a Special Called Meeting at 8amCT on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Columbia-Adair County Welcome & Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. The main agenda item is to review/award a bid for the North Access Road Paving Project. The next regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority is scheduled for 8amCT on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-23 13:28:39 | Comments | See topic Local Government Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 25 Happy Anniversary, Adam and Courtney Roy (2020) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy anniversary, Gary and Doris Lane (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Taylor and Dustin Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Travis and Amanda Miller (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashton Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Dean "Deana" Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brent Beard (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carlett Adalyn Raenell Gomez (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elijah Mann (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gretchen Emery Miles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnny Morgan (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kamden Snow (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsay Breeding | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Estes (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Lynn Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roger Elliott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sawyer Nelson Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelbi Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Bright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Bug Knight (1950) | (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.
Letter: Jane Smith's Racoon Joe Hare writes: My neighbor Doc Rogers is a champion racoon catcher, he has caught one the last two nights in a row. He is now going for number 3, which would probably be a town record.Comments re: Trapping and relocating a troublesome visitor Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-23 13:20:07 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Road trip to St. Louis, home of the Arch By Josh Brockman The Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis is a neat place to go - just five hours from Columbia. It makes for an easy weekend road trip. It was a national monument until 2018 and then it got its designation as a National Park. We are about half way to visiting all 63 national parks in America. There are two additional national parks in U.S. territories that we will be hoping to visit as well. We will eventually get them knocked off one at a time but we really enjoying the hiking and adventures. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-23 11:31:12 | Comments
Maulden wins FAFSA completion scholarship From Crystal Dempsey-Gillum Frankfort, KY - Six Kentucky students and four high schools won $500 scholarships from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) for participating in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) scholarship drawings this spring, including William Maulden of Adair County. The FAFSA is the form students must file to find out if they qualify for federal and state student aid. "Students who file the FAFSA are taking an important step to continue their education after high school," said Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman. "We salute parents, teachers, school staff and community partners who encourage Kentuckians to complete the FAFSA as they prepare for their future." The challenge was open to all certified public and private high schools in the state and their students. Schools were awarded $500 for having the highest FAFSA completion rates in each of the four categories. Six students also won scholarships in the FAFSA Completion Scholarship Drawing and the FAFSA Fun Day Scholarship Drawing, each earning a $500 scholarship. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-23 09:22:31 | Comments | See topic Education
Trapping and relocating a troublesome visitor By Jane Smith I've been trying to catch this little critter for over a month. I love watching turkeys stroll through my yard and the little deer that comes to the head of the woods every week or so to say hello... the little bunny that is usually eating breakfast when I look out my window of the morning as I pour my first cup of coffee. But this little fellow has woke me up more than once from a dead sleep creating havoc on the back porch. I had decided Saturday it was too smart for the live trap and I was just going to give up. I was tired Saturday and didn't put the trap up. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-23 00:45:11 | 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 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:30amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Friday, July 25, 2025: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Friday Special: Enchiladas Verdes, $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! 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 Friday, July 25, 2025:
Pearson to be honored for Young Alumni Achievement at WKU Greensburg native Dr. Regis C. Pearson ('15, '17) will be honored for Young Alumni Achievement, and Phillip W. Bale, M.D. & Kristen T. Bale will receive the designation as Honorary Alumni, at the Hilltopper Excellence Awards during Homecoming 2025. The Hilltopper Excellence Awards will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Knicely Conference Center at Western Kentucky University, 2355 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY. The event will include the induction of the 34th class of the WKU Hall of Distinguished Alumni and additional awards that celebrate alumni achievement, philanthropy and service. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-22 19:19:25 | Comments
Civil War lives in LWU TheatreFest! production of Shiloh Rules From Duane Bonifer The total number of casualties at the Battle of Shiloh was greater than today's combined populations of Columbia, Campbellsville, Greensburg, Jamestown and Russell Springs. The 23,746 U.S. and Confederate soldiers who were either killed or wounded at the April 6-7, 1862, battle in southwestern Tennessee had been part of what was at that point the bloodiest clash in the nearly 12-month-old American Civil War. In addition to marking the beginning of the end for the Confederate army in the war's western theatre, the war's first major battle brutally reminded the nation that the conflict between the states was going to be a long, ferocious war that would change the nation. More than 150 years after that pivotal Civil War battle, another battle will be staged in the Lindsey Wilson University TheatreFest! production of Shiloh Rules, which will be presented July 31-August 3, 2025, at V.P. Henry Auditorium. It is directed by Lindsey Wilson theatre professor Robert Brock, and it will be performed at 7pmCT July 31-Aug 2 and at 2pmCT Aug 3, 2025. To purchase tickets, go to theatrefest.org or contact the Lindsey Wilson Theatre Department at theatre@lindsey.edu or 270-384-8044. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-22 19:10:47 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Golf: LWU releases fall schedules Third-year head coach Chris Butler has announced the 2025-26 fall schedule for the Lindsey Wilson men's and women's golf teams. Both programs are coming off a second consecutive Mid-South Conference tournament championship and top-10 finish at the NAIA National Championships. The Blue Raider men went a step further last spring by winning their first national title and will play alongside the women in the season opener. On September 7-9, 2025, Lindsey Wilson hosts the Blue Raider Invitational at a new venue, Dale Hollow Golf Course in Burkesville, Kentucky. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-22 16:04:46 | Comments | See topic Sports Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for July 25 In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Norma Ann Cissell, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Holly Jacolba Gladsden, Green County, KY family | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith Dunbar, Russell Springs, KY (1923-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Bond, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Ryder, Adair Co. native (1920-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Lewis, Liberty, KY (1945-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lynda Gorin Lobb, Green Co., KY (1936-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Claycomb, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frederick Thomas Burton, Cincinnati, OH (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Brett "Chaz" Hayden, Jr., Campbellsville, KY, (2012-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jay B. Curtis, Columbia, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Jimmie) Dotson, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Cowan, Adair Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Levie Keltner, Adair County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Newton, Taylor County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Warren, Taylor County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Willoughby | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Wendell Caddell, Liberty, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lynn Taylor Blakeman, 83, Green County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Parrott, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris Polston, 70, Russell County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Floyd Grider, Jr., 56, Casey County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avalee Huddleston, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Tooley, 60, Columbia, KY (1964-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Dickens, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Gaskins, 90, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kruit, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Marie Coffey, 72, Edmonton, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
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