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Boil Water Advisory issued on Holmes Bend Road From Columbia/Adair Utilities District Date issued 8/9/2025, Time issued NoonCT A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers at 3300-5380 Holmes Bend Road and all side roads. The advisory has been issued due to a main line break. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-08-09 16:50:48 | Comments
Letter: The Cane Valley Milk Bandits Billy Joe Fudge writes: Robert, as much as I love your landscapes, antique machinery, etc.; they all pale in comparison to the "Milk Bandits"!!!Comments re: The Cane Valley Milk Bandits at large Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-08-09 14:24:06 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
KSP: Post 15's Jeff Brown receives Career Achievement Award From Trooper Jonathan Houk On August 9, 2025, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 14 civilian employees for their dedication to enhancing public safety. Awards presented included the 2024 Civilian of the Year, Career Achievement, Police Communications Support, Supervisor of the Year and more. Trooper Island Camp Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Supervisor Jeff Brown, of Albany, was among those recipients. KSP's 800 civilian employees serve in a variety of roles, from telecommunications, maintenance and driver testing to information technology, public relations and records support. KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. echoed those sentiments during today's ceremony and praised the dedication of the agency's civilian employees. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-08-09 12:07:55 | Comments
Record crowd for last LWU New Student Orientation of summer 'There's so much excitement and enthusiasm about being part of the first group of new students to attend Lindsey Wilson University.' By Duane Bonifer The final Lindsey Wilson University New Student Orientation is usually a rather uneventful campus event, often sparsely attended by students and family members who could not attend previous summer sessions. But if this summer's final New Student Orientation was any indication of the school year to follow, 2025-26 could be pretty electric on Lindsey Wilson Hill when fall classes begin on August 25, 2025. More than 100 students and their family members attended the final New Student Orientation, held Friday, August 8. That's a record crowd that was more than 67% larger than most previous New Student Orientation finales. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-08-09 11:48:52 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Events scheduled for today, August 9, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Recycle old electronics during October From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant and Solid Waste Coordinator I'm excited to share that Adair County will be hosting a month-long E-SCRAP collection event this October! In previous years, this event lasted just one week -- but thanks to grant funding from the Kentucky Division of Waste Management, residents now have the entire month of October to safely dispose of unwanted electronic waste. Adair County residents will be able to safely recycle their old electronics from October 1 through October 31, 2025, at the Adair County Recycling Building, 82 Service Rd., Columbia, KY. The following items will be accepted: computers and monitors, printers, scanners, copiers, cameras, camcorders, televisions and speakers, telephones and speakers, video game equipment, tv cable boxes and equipment, routers, hubs, modems, power supplies, servers and circuit boards, media tapes, disks, hard drives, and shredders. Benefits of recycling your old electronics include:
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Other registration outpaces Rep/Dem for 5th straight month From Michon Lindstrom Frankfort, KY - Secretary of State Michael Adams announced this week that Kentuckians registering under "Other" political affiliations have led new voter registration for the fifth month in a row, with net new Others outpacing net new Republicans by a nearly 3-to-1 margin, as Democrats continue to lose voters. "We see more and more Kentuckians bucking the two-party system," said Adams. "This dynamic could make for an interesting 2026 election." In July, 6,186 voters were removed, including 4,958 deceased, 538 who had moved out of state, 502 convicted felons, 97 who had voluntarily de-registered, 59 adjudicated mentally incompetent, 18 duplicate registrations, and 14 identified as non-citizens. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-08-09 11:33:18 | Comments | See topic Politics
Carol Perkins: My Purse Previous Column: The Piano By Carol Perkins Guy and I often go to Sam's Club for lunch because we can buy two hot dogs, a large piece of pepperoni pizza, and two drinks for $5. Add a large cup of vanilla yogurt for around a dollar, and the drive was worth the effort. Are we fugal? No, it's just that the food is good. Obviously, we shop while we're there, buying bulk items we won't use in a year. We have enough ketchup for a food truck on Pumpkin Festival Day. As we got out of Guy's truck to go into Sam's last week, I reached for my purse. "What are you going to do with that?" Guy asked. "Since when have you bought anything when I'm with you?" he said sarcastically. He has a point. Why take my purse when he's around? Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-08-08 16:33:06 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
KSP: Fatal Collision on Lone Valley Road in Taylor Co From Trooper Jonathan Houk Campbellsville, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision at the intersection of Lone Valley Road and Robin Road in Taylor County that occurred at 7:48amET on August 8, 2025. The preliminary investigation revealed that Wesley Burton, 23, of Campbellsville, was traveling south on Lone Valley Road in a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. Mr. Burton attempted to make a left turn onto Robin Road. Due to limited visibility created by a sharp curve at the intersection, Mr. Burton failed to see an oncoming 2024 Yamaha motorcycle, operated by James Austin, 32, of Campbellsville, traveling north. The vehicles collided in a head-on manner on Lone Valley Road. James Austin was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Taylor County Coroner. Wesley Burton was not injured during the collision. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-08-08 15:02:42 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Prayer Walk for schools on Sunday Aug 10 From Phyllis Burris There will be a Prayer Walk at 4pmCT on Sunday, August 10, 2025, for the Adair County Schools (whole community). We will pray on site at each school for God's nurture and protection for the students, teachers and staff, and a Youth Minister will be at each school. Everyone is encouraged to attend and show your support for our Adair County Schools. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-08-08 11:04:03 | Comments | See topic Church News
Travel: Photographs at the Shaker Village Craft Fair CM contributing photographer Robert Ellis made another trek to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill on Saturday, August 2, 2025, for their annual Craft Show. Robert has participated as a vendor in the show for many years, selling his unique wooden creations, but this year he was there with his camera, practicing his version of Country Street Photography. Robert says, "This was my third trip to Shaker Village this year. I enjoyed meeting up with fellow photographer Pen Waggener of CM. We talked photography, camera gear and walked around exploring photographic opportunities." Click 'read more' for a selection of Robert's photos from this trip. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-08-08 09:22:19 | Comments | See topic Robert Ellis
Edmonton Pumpkin Festival still has vendor spots From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce There's still time to secure a vendor spot for Edmonton's 43rd annual Pumpkin Festival, scheduled for 8amCT on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The pumpkin festival is the chamber's biggest event of the year with hundreds of people making their way to the square for shopping, food, information, and entertainment. Booth space fees range from $25 for local churches and civic groups to $150 for food vendors. For more information and registration forms, contact the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber Of Commerce, PO Box 42, Edmonton KY 42129, call 270-432-3222, or email metchamb@scrtc.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-08-08 09:02:28 | Comments
New website, initiatives to protect Kentuckians from scammers From Scottie Ellis/Kristin Voskuhl Frankfort, KY - On Thursday, August 7, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Team Kentucky has launched a new website, StopScams.ky.gov, and other initiatives to further help protect Kentuckians from scams. The efforts build on Gov. Beshear's work as Attorney General and focus on preventing scams through awareness, reporting and education. "Scams are mean and cruel, and they cost Kentuckians of all ages their hard-earned savings that should be going toward rent, groceries, retirement and more," said Gov. Beshear. "While we've made progress in stopping scammers, a 2024 FBI report showed Kentuckians are losing more than $74 million each year to online scammers - something we won't tolerate. Through this new website, educational events and more, we're going to help protect Kentuckians by equipping them with the tools they need to stay safe." The new website, StopScams.ky.gov, will serve as a one-stop resource on how to spot scams, ways to report and resources for recovering what was lost should someone fall victim. The website also offers Kentuckians the option to sign up for scam alerts through email or text message, offering direct updates on the latest emerging scams. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-08-08 08:52:56 | Comments | See topic Kentucky 
Rich Family Singers at Egypt Christian Church Aug 10 From W. M. Feese, Jr. The well known and popular Rich Family Singers will be bringing special music during the 10amCT Worship Service at Egypt Christian Church on Sunday August 10, 2025. Pastor Paul Patton will be preaching a sermon entitled He Thought Of Me, based on The Gospel of Matthew, 26: 26 - 39. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4855 Knifley Road, and visitors are always welcome. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-08-08 08:42:25 | Comments | See topic Church News Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 9 Happy Anniversary, Dan and Marty Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Harmon and Nancy Parnell (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Todd and Felicia VanArsdale (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caleb Reed (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chasity Murphy (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Goodson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dawn Reliford (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Lee Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Pennington (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mason Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wilburn Cheatham | (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.
Travel tip - bring along a charger of your own Public USB stations, as in airports, are meant for charging your devices, but there are mixed opinions about whether these could be hacked. The idea is that a bad actor can tamper with the USB charging ports, according to TSA. When you plug your device into a hijacked port, the bad guy can put malware on your phone, potentially stealing your identity. Travel expert Gary Leff says this 'juice jacking' has little to no well-documented cases. It's possible, just not probable. If this worries you, bring your own charger and plug directly into a standard outlet. You could also carry a power bank backup battery. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-08-07 22:08:01 | Comments 
Help your child start the day right with school breakfast From the Adair County Food Service Program Mornings can be really crazy...the alarm doesn't go off...the kids don't want to get up...there's no time to eat breakfast before the bus comes...or they're just not ready to eat. Or maybe your teenager grabs a can of soda and a candy bar on the way to school. If this sounds like your house, we have good news for you. Breakfast is served at school! School breakfast will give your child a healthy start to the day. A nutritious breakfast helps students be more alert so they can learn more in class. Breakfast has vitamins and nutrients for a strong and healthy body. The Adair County Food Service Program is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) that allows all students to receive free breakfast and free lunch for the 2025-2026 school year. Your child's participation in breakfast and lunch will be essential to continue to offer all school meals free for our children. More info: All Adair students to receive free breakfast and lunch Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-08-07 13:09:24 | Comments | See topic Education
Hart County farmers honored with Leopold Conservation Award Frankfort, KY - Father and Son duo Randy and John Seymour, who own Riders Mill Farms and Roundstone Native Seed LLC in Upton, are the recipients of the 2025 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in the management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. "Some of the world's best conservationists are farmers," Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said. "This award is given to those who show the great stewardship for our agricultural lands. Randy and John Seymour not only showed an enthusiasm for conservation and restoration, but a passion for restoring our lands with native seeds. It is this dedication and forethought that will inspire and help generations of farmers to come. Congratulations to them on an honor well deserved." The Hart County farmers were presented with the award at the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts' Annual Convention on August 5, 2025. They received $10,000 for being selected. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-08-07 12:55:47 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden
Magnolias and Pine Cones: LWU Mural Blossoms on Campus Jamestown, Kentucky, artist Dani Ford creates a mural that reflects the university's heart and soul. By Duane Bonifer Artist Dani Ford of Jamestown, Kentucky, has transformed one of the oldest spots on the Lindsey Wilson University campus into one of the more picturesque. And she hopes it will also become a "timeless," picture-perfect location at the university. Ford has painted a mural on a western side of Phillips Hall, a residence hall that is one of Lindsey Wilson's two oldest buildings. The mural, painted in rich and vibrant colors, measures 18 feet by 14 feet and covers about 250 square feet on a wall that faces the L.R. McDonald Administration Building, the university's other remaining building from when Lindsey Wilson opened on Jan. 3, 1904, with three buildings. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-08-07 10:15:09 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 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, Saturday, August 9, 2025: 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 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!
Travel: Long weekend in Alaska Over the July 4th holiday in 2025, Graham Waggener was up at 3am to catch a jump-seat flight from Louisville to Anchorage, Alaska. Over a quick 3-day trip, he visited glaciers, fjords, moose preserves, and more, from Anchorage to Seward to Whittier. Click 'read more' for a small selection of photos from the trip. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-08-07 08:55:52 | Comments
Car and booster seat use training is August 14th Learn how to install your child's car seat or booster seat in a free workshop August 14, 2025 from 1 - 3pmCT at the Metcalfe County Extension Services, 422 East Street, Edmonton, KY. Eight out of ten car seats are not used correctly - Come by and have your seat checked for proper use by child passenger safety experts. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-08-06 23:51:50 | Comments | See topic Education
Robert Palmer has big plans for the Blue Raiders Band By Shelby Burton The Lindsey Wilson University Blue Raider Band is entering an exciting new chapter under the leadership of its new director, Robert Palmer. "Sometimes when a program needs to reinvent itself, it's OK to completely start over," Palmer, the Lindsey Wilson director of bands, told a group of students, faculty and community members at an August 1, 2025, reception in the updated Blue Raider Band Building. "What's most important to me as your band director is giving you the opportunity for a great experience -- one that includes campus involvement, community involvement, traveling, exciting shows and, most importantly, making sure your voice as a student is heard." The August 1 event highlighted several upgrades Palmer has already made to the program since taking over less than a month ago -- a reorganized uniform closet, a renovated music library and copy room, and the addition of a recording studio. Palmer said those changes are just the beginning. "I've been a band kid my whole life," said Palmer. "Band is not an 'I' program. It's a 'we' event. A successful band program is one where students are having a great experience, making great music and creating lasting memories." Palmer said he wants students to help shape the band's direction, from choosing show themes to suggesting ways the ensemble can engage with the Columbia-Adair County community. He also emphasized the importance of service and outreach. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-08-06 17:19:48 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for August 9 In Memory Birthday, Ann Russell, 75, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Wethington McFarland, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna C. Johnson, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ellen Caulk Edwards, 88, Greensburg, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beula Nell Pickett Jewell, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, D. W. Crawley, Jr., Taylor County, KY (1929-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Melton, 69, Adair County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darla Stephens Gossage, 52, Russell Springs, KY (1970-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell King, 78, Liberty, KY (1938-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David L. Henderson, Sr., 88, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dewayne Whited, 78, Liberty, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Wheatley Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1936-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Hughes, 92, Flatwoods community (1922-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Maedell Meadows Milby, 81, Green County, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Hayes Kimbler, 86, Columbia, KY native (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Curtis Williams, Russell Co., KY(1929-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Dewey King, 78, Casey Co., KY native (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Delaine Corbin, 68, Adair Co., KY (1939-2008) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Wesley (J.W.) Spears, 80, Burkesville, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Webb, 58, Kettle, KY (1958-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ledie Royce Babbitt, 71, Green County, KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loretta J. Cook, 79, Jamestown, KY native (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maedell Whitlock, 71, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mavis Adams, 89, former resident of Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merle J. Decker, 100 years, Jabez, KY (1915-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Bradley Thompson, 62, Taylor Co., Ky Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Leslie (Bill) Ray, Green Co., KY (1934-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Vibbert, 74, Burkesville, KY (1941-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Short, 79, Burkesville, KY (1939-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Ricky) Blythe, Sr., 68, Liberty, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Ray Brown Knifley, KY (1941-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Ruth (Gosser) Lawhorn, Russell Co., KY (1952-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Benningfield, 82, Taylor Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelma Lotter, 80, Adair Co., KY native (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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