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Happy Father's Day 2025 We wish all fathers a joyous day! There's more to being a dad than earning a living and being an advisor to teenagers. According to researchers in the Fatherhood Project at the Families & Work Institute, interacting with dad is crucial for child development. Researchers now know that even interactions with your infant or toddler influence how your kids will relate to other people later in their lives and how they will view the world at large. Every day of contribution to a child's physical and mental health and welfare is vitally important. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-15 10:48:59 | Comments
Basketball: Indians finish Lindsey Wilson Shootout 4 and 2 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer In their first game on the final day of the Lindsey Wilson Shootout, Friday, June 13, 2025, The Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team fell to the Caverna Colonels 78-48. The game was never close, as Caverna ripped off a 15-0 run to begin the game. The Indians offense struggled mightily against a high pressure Caverna defense. Adair County would eventually get their feet under them and start making shots, but they were never able to slow down the Caverna offense enough to threaten the lead the Colonels had built. Dawson Gilbert led the scoring for the Indians with 16, followed by John Shehan with 14, no one else for the Indians posting double digits. The team faced Bowling Green High School later in the day. Last year's Indians squad split games with Bowling Green, beating the Purples in the regular season and losing in the postseason. In the Lindsey Wilson Shootout, the Tribe was able to get the win 57-54 over Bowling Green. The Bowling Green team, much like Adair County, is searching for production after a mass exodus of players, thanks to graduation. Adair County compiled a 4-2 record in varsity matchups in the Lindsey Wilson Shootout and a 2-1 record vs 5th Region opponents. The Indians will continue summer play on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Russell County. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-14 13:05:24 | Comments | See topic Sports
ACMS SBDM Council meeting moved to Monday, June 16 From Keri Willis, Principal Adair County Middle School The regular Adair County Middle School SBDM Council meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025, has been moved to 4pmCT on Monday, June 16, 2025. The meeting will be held in Rm 137 at ACMS, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. This meeting is considered a Special Regular SBDM Council meeting due to the change in date. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-14 11:11:52 | Comments | See topic Education
Basketball: Lady Indians improve to 4-0 By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Lady Indians Basketball team remains undefeated in summer ball action. On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, they knocked off Leslie County 52-32 to improve to 4-0. The Leslie County Lady Eagles came off a 10-17 season that ended in the first round of the 54th District Tournament. However, they are a team that only graduated two seniors, neither one of whom were massive scoring contributors, combining to make up just 5% of the scoring and 12% of the rebounding from last season. With this win, the Lady Indians have now outscored their summer opponents a combined 217-168, for an average margin of victory well into double digits. The Lady Indians will keep rolling and keep improving as summer goes on and they work towards the season. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-14 11:04:59 | Comments | See topic Sports Events scheduled for today, June 15, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Writers, readers and listeners come together The Adair County Arts Council showcases the literary arts today, Saturday, June 14, 2025 - it's Writers Day! Everyone is welcome. Those who love to write and read, and be read to, come together for the second annual Writers Day in Adair County. Things get started at 9amCT and finish up at 3pm at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia. Today we think of Janice Holt Giles, a mentor, Adair County's earliest nationally published author. Click here to visit a story about Janice Holt Giles featured in Diane Watkins Stewart's book. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-14 09:11:40 | Comments
Taking a few minutes By Veronica Arnold While cutting hay or brush hogging, many farmers take extra time to protect wildlife. Yesterday while I was cutting I noticed a little fawn. I managed to stop and move the fawn to the fence line in teller grass. Of course, the baby kept running into the brush. This meant several stops to remove the fawn. I didn't mind, as the baby deer was so sweet and called his momma. Taking a few minutes to preserve life, totally worth it. I then left a small pile of grain near the fawn for momma when she comes back. Does seen in the field this morning leads me to believe all reunited and ok. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-13 17:31:02 | Comments 
LWC Alum named one of top medical school students in USA From Duane Bonifer Graduating at the top of your medical class is very impressive. But being named one of the top medical school students in the country is remarkable. That's what 2019 Lindsey Wilson graduate Dr. Bethany Harting achieved this year when she received an honorable mention for the Student Doctor of the Year Award from the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents, a council of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Harting had already been named the Campbell (North Carolina) University 2024 Student Doctor of the Year. In the spring, she was one of three students who received an honorable mention for the national award, which is presented to students who demonstrate excellence in service to their medical school, leadership and research experiences, and dedication to the osteopathic profession. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-13 17:20:20 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Leon Lewis will be singing at Greensburg PC Hear Leon Lewis's voice on Fathers Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 699 Old Hodgenville Road, Greensburg, KY. The service begins at 10amCT and he will sing "It's a Love Without End, Amen." Church is where he has shared his music before making two records over the past year and releasing them on YouTube. One of his songs, "Rearview", is featured on Columbia Magazine with a direct link. The other, "On and On", is easy to find on YouTube once you get to "Rearview" which was written by a Russell Springs songwriter. Both songs were produced at Danny Bailey's studio in Adair County. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-13 16:51:38 | Comments | See topic Church News
Basketball: Indians in day 3 of Lindsey Wilson Shootout By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer In their first Thursday game of the Lindsey Wilson Shootout, the Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team fell 52-46 to the Wayne County Cardinals, but they bounced back for their second game to defeat the Harlan County Black Bears 54-45. Adair County is 3-1 in Varsity matchups so far in the Lindsey Wilson Shootout, with wins against Thomas Nelson, Green County, and Harlan County. The Indians will return to the court on Friday, June 13, 2025, in the third and final day of the tournament, facing likely their hardest day of competition. The Indians have varsity matchups against Caverna at 1pmCT and Bowling Green at 3pmCT, both of which will be played on Wellness Court 1 in the Holloway Health & Wellness Center, 399 Williams St., Columbia, KY. Adair County will also play a freshman game against Allen County Scottsville at 11amCT on Wellness Court 1, and a JV matchup against Bowling Green at 4pmCT today on Wellness Court 2. If you have the chance, come over to Lindsey Wilson and cheer on your Indians today! Admission to the Lindsey Wilson Shootout is $10, payable at the door in cash, card, and Venmo, and one ticket gets entrance to all games today. Click title for previews of Friday's games and a wrapup of Thursday action. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-13 10:53:25 | Comments | See topic Sports
Carol Perkins: A valuable legacy Previous Column: The new rug By Carol Perkins My father, Henry Sullivan, passed away in 1977 at the age of 62. I thought he was old, but I now realize how young he was. I've written about him before, but occasionally I'll think of something special and want to share, especially near Father's Day. A good friend told me about how she and her husband took their TV to my dad to have it repaired. He owned Sullivan's TV and Repair, which was the shop next to my mother's house. "I liked your dad," she said. "We'd talk and then he'd play the fiddle." My dad could do both very well. His musical talent, a gift from God inherited from both the Sullivan and Acree (my grandmother's) sides, blessed the entire family. My dad played string and horn instruments, favoring the saxophone and fiddle. These instruments are now in our son's possession. I was thinking about what a musical and artistic legacy he left behind. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-13 10:30:36 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Video: Rearview by Leon Lewis Leon Lewis has released his song "Rearview" on YouTube. At this morning's visit he has 85 views - let's give him some Columbia Magazine love and help him spread his message into the universe! As he sings, the video takes us along beautiful Adair County countryside and winds up back on the Adair County Public Square. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-13 10:01:37 | Comments
Columbia-Adair EDA to meet June 17 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 8amCT on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-13 09:27:28 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Green River Beekeepers to meet June 19 From Michael Pellittiere, President Green River Beekeepers Green River Beekeepers, which serves Taylor and the surrounding counties, will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6pmCT/7pmET on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Casey County Extension Office, 1517 Wallace Wilkinson Blvd, Liberty, KY. The Beekeepers will host representatives from Kentucky Fish & Wildlife to discuss the increasing number of encounters with bears as well as the recent bear attacks on beehives. Everyone is welcome. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-13 09:12:06 | Comments Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 15 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Mitzi Burton (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, BJ and Tasha Huff (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Brandy and Brent Thompson (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kenny and Heather Kirby (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Lee McKinley (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Breeding (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kami Pike (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Margaret Jones | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary L. Davis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Richard | (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.
Back To School Bash coming up August 12th The City of Columbia will hold the annual Back To School Bash on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the City Park on Fairground Street. Magician Lance Burton and others will be performing. Watch for more details as the event nears. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-12 23:30:22 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Columbia City Council to meet June 16 Note: This article was updated on June 14, 2025, with the addition of agenda items 6 and 7. From Woody Sharpe, CMC, City Clerk/Treasurer City of Columbia The Columbia City Council will hold a special called meeting at 11amCT on Monday, June 16, 2025, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Items on the agenda include 2nd readings of two budget ordinances, approval of bids for street paving, and the Trabue House tax credit amendment. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-12 17:44:52 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Letter: Extended internet/phone outage in Oak Grove By Jacquelyn Montgomery Several Windstream customers in the Oak Grove area of Adair County have been without internet and phone service since May 16, 2025. The automated message sent out every one to three days references "an area wide outage" that is expected to be resolved by tomorrow or the next day. No other explanation has been forthcoming via the Go Kinetic App, live text or phone. Understanding the cause and reasons for the delay would be much more helpful than the automated message with promises we no longer believe. Use the CM Comment Form if you are also experiencing this outage, or have more information about the cause or expected duration. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-12 17:35:01 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Fundraiser Bake Sale Jun 14 at TSC Columbia From Rhea Allinson April Curry, children’s pastor at Columbia Church of the Nazarene, is organizing a fundraiser Bake Sale from 9amCT to 1pmCT on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Tractor Supply Company, 817 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY. There will be all kinds of delicious homemade treats, plus sugar free and gluten free treats, and a young aspiring local baker from ME's Bakery will be offering some of their delicious gluten-free goodies, too. There will be no set prices, donations only, and all the money goes to send local children to camp. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-12 17:26:11 | Comments | See topic Church News 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, Sunday, June 15, 2025: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Sunday Special: Guadalajara 1 chicken burrito, 1 chicken enchilada topped with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo & guacamole. $6.99 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!
Flag Day: 14 June 2025 Columbia and Adair County have the wonderful tradition of flying the American flag on city streets and at businesses. I doubt that you can stand anywhere within the Columbia city limits and not see an American flag flying. The same goes for homes out in Adair County. We are a community who gives honor to the symbol of our country. From Russell Lunsford, Commander VFW Post 6097 Columbia Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on June 14, the anniversary of the flag's official adoption. What we know fondly as the "Stars and Stripes" was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag on June 14, 1777, during the Revolutionary War. Colonial troops had been fighting under many different flags with various symbols--rattlesnakes, pine trees, and eagles. The early flags had inspirational slogans; "Don't Tread on Me," "Liberty or Death," "Conquer or Die." On that 14th of June, Congress made the Flag Resolution of 1777, stating: "The flag of the United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white on a blue field ..." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-12 17:10:50 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Governor lauds 2024 as best year on record for KY Tourism Louisville, KY - On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, building on the New Kentucky Home initiative, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 2024 marked a new record year for Kentucky tourism, with $14.3 billion generated in economic impact supporting 97,394 jobs, as tourism remains a key piece of the commonwealth's booming economy. According to the state's full list of economic impact and jobs by county at www.kentuckytourism.com (PDF), tourism directly results in more than 800 local area jobs, generating more than $19 million in labor income and over $100 million in spending in the 7-county area.
The Governor joined state tourism leaders at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory on Wednesday to celebrate the third straight record-breaking year for tourism in Kentucky. "Kentucky's tourism industry is experiencing the biggest historic winning streak we've ever seen. Thanks to the hardworking people in this industry and Team Kentucky's ongoing investment in tourism, we're welcoming more people to our New Kentucky Home and celebrating three straight years of record-breaking economic impact," said Gov. Beshear. "This win is more than just numbers; it's about families creating lasting memories and our communities thriving. Together, we will keep this momentum going and showcase what makes Kentucky so special." Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-12 11:28:04 | Comments
Letter: More memories from the Tasty Freeze Mary Bardin writes: In response to Phyllis Curry, I remember when Mr. and Miss Pendleton owned the Tasty Freeze. However I remember most when Arvin Burris and family owned it.Comments re: Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-12 08:56:39 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for June 15 In Memory Birthday, Danny Sherrill McBeath, Russell Co. native (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merle "Tutor" Benningfield, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia (Ginny) Willoughby, Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Henry Hall, 80, Greensburg, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herschel T. Compton, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Shipp, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherry Kay Long, 46, Cumberland Co., KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula May Smiley, Adair County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry L. Burton, Campbellsville, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Cozetta Pierce Snow, Green County, KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Corrine Cobb Williams, Taylor County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, LaRita Nueman, Taylor County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Ernest Mitchum, Glensfork, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy G. Mings, Taylor Co., 1947-2015 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Arms, Russell County, KY (1918-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Wayne Jones, Greensburg, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Adrin Lee Shelton, Alvaton, KY formerly of Green County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Roberts Hall, Taylor County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tyler Jordan Wilson, 25, Russell Co., KY/Taylor Co. KY native (1991-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Daniel (J.D.) Long, Sr., Adair Co., KY; Green Co. native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alicia Irwin, 59, LeGrande, Center, & Campbellsville, Kentucky (d. 18 Jul 2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Pettyjohn, Liberty, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.D. Montgomery, 79, Adair County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jim Garnett Burris, 90, Taylor County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diane (Tootie) Furkin, 63, Dunnville, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Newton, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Gary Ervin, 69, Green County, KY (1950-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Llewelyn N. Hortillosa, 83, Columbia, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Jeannette Montgomery, 87, Columbia, KY (1937-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Ernest Smith, 85, Liberty, KY (1931-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Caldwell, 73, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katharina Jagielka Kania (1875-1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Durham Kelly, 63, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Benningfield, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Stephens, 90, Russell Co., KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollie Opal McKenzie, 93, Edmonton, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Bagby, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ross Whitehouse, 82, Green County, KY (1936-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Royce McQueary, 78, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sonnie Wayne Matney, 85, Greensburg, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Carol Thompson Polley, 74, Glasgow, KY (1942-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Stargel, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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