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Smokey Bear coming to ACHD in June From Jeff Neagle, Communications Specialist Lake Cumberland District Health Department The Adair County Health Department's Back to School Bash is June 27, and there is a special guest we just can't wait to announce. Smokey Bear and the Kentucky Division of Forestry will be at the Adair County Health Department from 9amCT to NoonCT during the Bash on Friday, June 27, 2025. This will be a great opportunity to get your child's school-required immunizations. Several community partners will be there. It is a chance to learn more about their programs as well as LCDHD services. There will also be door prizes and giveaways. The Adair Co. Health Department is located at 801 Wellness Way, Columbia, KY. Mark your calendar to bring your kids out to meet Smokey! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-20 11:22:58 | Comments | See topic Health Care
VBS starts June 2 at Freedom Separate Baptist Church Freedom Separate Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 6pmCT to 7pmCT nightly on June 2-6, 2025. The theme is "Fruits of the Spirit," and there will be classes for all ages, crafts, games, food, and fun. Freedom Separate Baptist Church is located at 576 Freedom Church Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-20 11:06:20 | Comments | See topic Church News
Adair Co. Grand Jury May 15 indictments On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 6 individuals from Columbia and Winchester, KY. Charges included possession, sexual abuse, unlawful transaction with a minor, distributing obscene material to minors, sodomy, criminal attempt to commit rape, assault, trafficking, strangulation, and wanton endangerment. NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The indictments can be viewed here: 2025-05-15-Adair-indictments-54-59-Redacted (PDF, 6MB) Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-20 11:02:44 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Boil Water Advisory lifted According to representatives at Columbia Adair Utilities District, the Boil Water Advisory that was issued at 9:10am on 5/19/2025 for all consumers on 313-581 Oak Street, all of Boulder Lane, all of Ashley Court, all of Edna Drive, and all of Creekview Drive, has been lifted as of 5/20/2025. Consumers no longer need to boil their water at those locations. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-20 10:52:03 | Comments Events scheduled for today, May 20, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Memorial Day Program at VFW Post 6097 Columbia From Joe Hare VFW Post 6097 Columbia The public is invited to the Memorial Day program at VFW Post 6097 Columbia beginning at 2pmCT at the Post located at 500 Greenhills Road, Columbia KY. The program will begin in the hall, with a speaker who is a 101st Airborne veteran and retired postal carrier here in Columbia, former associate minister at Center Point Church in Burksville, who now ministers to all that need him. On top of all this, a really great guy -- come hear Neal Owsley. Following the program inside the hall, we will move outside for the laying of the wreaths to honor our fallen comrades. Hope to see you there to join us for this honoring. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-20 10:11:43 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Death ruled from use of generator during storms By Mark A. Coots, Russell Co Coroner 05/18/25 -- The Russell Co Coroner's Office responded to the State Dock Saturday afternoon after a 911 call was received about an elderly female, possibly deceased. Upon arriving at the scene 93 y/o Debra K. Edelman of Richmond, IN was pronounced dead at 1649 hrs. According to witnesses, all power was knocked out due to the storms that went through the area the night before. At some point the next morning, Mrs. Edelman asked a dock neighbor to turn on her generator to restore power. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-05-20 00:53:28 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Thank you to all first responders and volunteers The storms last Friday night into Saturday are on everyone's minds as cleanup continues and one consistent thought is gratitude for all the first responders, line workers, and street/public works crews who worked overnight and through the weekend to clear roads and restore order. When you see a first responder this week, take an extra moment to say a heartfelt thank you! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-20 00:07:28 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Maddie Wethington selected to attend Rogers Explorers From The Center for Rural Development One hundred and eighty-five students - incoming high school freshmen - from Southern and Eastern Kentucky have been selected to participate in the 2025 Rogers Explorers Program, including Maddie Wethington of Adair County. Rogers Explorers is an intensive three-day, two-night summer leadership program presented by The Center for Rural Development in partnership with the University of Pikeville, Union Commonwealth University, Morehead State University, University of the Cumberlands, Lindsey Wilson College, and Eastern Kentucky University. The program is open to eighth-grade students in The Center's 45-county primary service area who have a strong interest in developing their skills in leadership, team building, community service, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields of study. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-05-19 15:48:53 | Comments | See topic Education
Ambulance Service collecting items for tornado relief From Cody Neat The Adair Co. Ambulance Service is currently holding a London Tornado Relief Drive to help victims of the devastating storms that passed through the area last week. Items needed include: Industrial garbage bags, rakes, leather work gloves, first aid kits, totes of all sizes, tarps, tarp straps and tie downs, over the counter medicines, sun screen, aloe vera gel, feminine hygiene products, wet wipes for adults and kids, safety glasses, sleeping bags, insect bite relief, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bandaids, gauze, and medical tape. Donations may be dropped off at the Adair Co. Ambulance Service, 906 Westlake Drive (Wellness Way), Columbia, KY, now through Sunday, May 25, 2025. For more information, call 270-634-1278. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-19 15:28:46 | Comments
Revival starts May 25 at Russell Heights Baptist From Janet Harmon There will be Revival services at 6pmCT nightly from May 25-28, 2025, at Russell Heights Baptist Church, with Bro. B.J. Huff preaching. There will be special singing nightly. Pastor Bro. Ray Judd & congregation invite everyone to attend. Russell Heights Baptist Church is located at 19 Bramlett Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-19 15:21:29 | Comments | See topic Church News
ACHS SBDM Council will meet May 29 From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The regular meeting for the ACHS SBDM Council that is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025, has been rescheduled for 4pmCT on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The meeting will be held in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-19 15:19:11 | Comments | See topic Education
County Clerk schedule update From Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer and Staff The Adair County Clerk's Office will be closing to the public after NoonCT on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, due to extensive zoom training with the Kentucky Department of Transportation concerning new legislative updates and changes. The Adair County Clerk's Office will be closed on Saturday, May 24, and Monday, May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day. We are normally open from 8amCT to 11amCT on the first and third Saturdays of each month unless it is a holiday weekend. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-19 14:54:45 | Comments | See topic Local Government
ACHS Class of 2025: Summa Cum Laude See also: Class of 2025: Magna Cum Laude | Class of 2025: Cum Laude From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School Adair County High School is pleased to recognize these Class of 2025 graduates as Summa Cum Laude for having graduated with a weighted GPA of 4.0 or greater:
Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-19 08:13:13 | Comments | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 20 Happy Anniversary, Micah and Jaclyn Abbott (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, William and Ople Dial (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Briley Ann Breeding (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooklynne Carroll (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Stewart Cowan (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janet Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Pyles (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Hitch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma H. Scott (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Redmon (1961) | (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.
ACHS Class of 2025: Magna Cum Laude See also: Class of 2025: Summa Cum Laude | Class of 2025: Cum Laude From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School Adair County High School is pleased to recognize these Class of 2025 graduates as Magna Cum Laude for having graduated with a weighted GPA of 3.5 to 3.99:
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ACHS Class of 2025: Cum Laude See also: Class of 2025: Summa Cum Laude | Class of 2025: Magna Cum Laude From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School Adair County High School is pleased to recognize these Class of 2025 graduates as Cum Laude for having graduated with a weighted GPA of 3.00-3.49:
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Archery: LWC posts 4 podium finishes in Lansing Lansing, MI - The Lindsey Wilson archery team recorded four podium finishes on the second day of the USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals Saturday at the Hope Sports Complex. The Blue Raiders earned one silver medal and three bronze medals in the team rounds to close out their championship. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-05-19 08:03:45 | Comments | See topic Sports
ACHS Class of 2025 Graduation is Friday, May 23 From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The Adair County High School Class of 2025 will hold its graduation ceremony at 7pmCT on Friday, May 23, 2025, in the John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Each senior has been given 10 tickets for their guests to attend. All guests who are age four and older must have a ticket to enter. Doors will open at 6pmCT. In addition to remarks from the Senior Class Officers, the keynote address will be delivered by Mr. JR Thompson, ACHS Business Teacher. The Adair County High School Choir will be performing Found/Tonight along with the National Anthem, and the Adair County High School Band will be performing Too Beautiful for Words along with Pomp and Circumstance as the graduates enter. The Adair County High School Cadet Corps will be presenting the colors. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-05-19 07:54:36 | Comments | See topic Education What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Tuesday Special: Quesadilla Verde Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese served with rice, lettuce, tomato & quacamole. $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! Betty's Country Cooking MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Betty's is open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 530amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for Tuesday, May 20, 2025: 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 Tuesday, May 20, 2025:
Kentucky Color: Yellow Spring Flowers Note: Click title for photos of both butterweed and hairy buttercup. By Billy Joe Fudge Each Spring I am inundated with requests for the identity of the Yellow Spring Flowers that in some cases completely cover early to mid spring, barren corn and soybean fields. Most folk automatically assume that it is a crop of some kind. However, depending upon one's perspective, they are either wildflowers or weeds. First is Butterweed. It blooms in early to mid April and grows up to two feet tall. In spite of its weed status, the hundreds and thousands of acres of green and yellow flowers blanketing fields is a breathtaking sight after the dark and colorless drab of winter. However, I understand that it is poisonous to humans, cattle and pets. It might be something to consider in the future. Next is Hairy Buttercup. It germinates in late fall but rarely blooms until late April and early May. It will be a foot to a foot and a half tall and covers many row crop fields as well. It is not native to North America. Although fields of Hairy Buttercup are impressively colorful, since they have to compete with other late spring foliage, they don't quite match the heart pumping visual impact of Butterweed. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-19 07:48:35 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Tent Revival at Melson Ridge UBC From Nadene Baker There will be a Tent Revival on the grounds of Melson Ridge United Baptist Church at 6:30pmCT nightly, May 18-23, 2025, with special singing. Pastor Mitch Eggers and congregation invites everyone to come and fellowship with us this week. Melson Ridge United Baptist Church is located at 3082 Melson Ridge Rd., Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-19 07:43:43 | Comments | See topic Church News
Mark Bishop to sing at Columbia Church of God From Teresa Thompson Southern Gospel Artist Mark Bishop will be in concert at 6:30pmCT on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Columbia Church of God, 708 Mitchell Street, Columbia, KY. For more information, call 270-384-4590. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-05-19 07:41:00 | Comments | See topic Church News Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for May 20 In Memory Birthday, Hunter Durham, 78, Adair County, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Irene Justet, Liberty, KY native (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah L. Wade, Jamestown, KY native (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Adam Bowen, Taylor Co., KY(1979) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Anna Mary Milby, 80, Green Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Graham Roberts, Taylor Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lenva Garmon, Cumberland Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosalie Wiley Mitchell, Cumberland Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cleo Watson Adair Co., KY (1918-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Genneive Tarter, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Robert "Bobby" Marcum, Green Co. KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Eva Jewell Curry Shuffett, Green Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otha Zimmerman, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1945-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Marcus Wayne Smith, 38, Cumberland Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Eugene Murray, Russell County, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine Brown, 60, Casey Co., KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Edward Sinders, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Grammer Wilcoxson, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Junior Long, Casey County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Leon White, 75, Metcalfe County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chaplain Lt. Col. Brian D. Curry, 50, Bullitt Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeannie S. Fortune, 69, Russell Co., KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Gupton, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ashleigh Nicole 'Ginger' Swiney, 30, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonda Dean Taylor, 65, Adair County, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Alfred Landon Hadley, 81, Taylor/Cumberland Counties, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl A. Burton (May 20, 1912-Feb. 23, 1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Kenneth Rogers Jr, 65, Green County, KY (1954-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy Vibbert, 93, Cumberland County, KY (1925-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delores England, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Ann Moore, 68, Adair Co., KY native (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Brown (May 20, 1932-July 17, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Lucille Irvin, 74, Russell County, KY (1939-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenna Bailey, 90, Columbia, KY (1933-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Horace Adrian Krizan, 89, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Carl (Jim) Rock, 82, Metcalfe Co., KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Garrett Allen, 65, Dunnville, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Charlene Gaskins, 96, Columbia, KY (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcella Cox, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary McClain, Russell County, KY (1932-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Thompson Tsukagoshi, 73, Metcalfe County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma F. Scott, 81, Bliss Community (1933-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy Harper-Roach, 89, Edmonton, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearl M. Dunbar, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Jo Rooks, 75, Columbia, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Wethington, 32, Casey County, KY (1986-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roslin Keith, 59, Adair Co., KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian Matthews, 64, Columbia, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
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