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New members welcomed into R.V. Bennett Honors Program

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University communication instructor Kaylie Butler '21 has experienced the benefits of the university's R.V. Bennett Honors Program as both a student and as a faculty member.

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Butler was among those to welcome nine new members into the Bennett Honors Program at an afternoon tea at the Emily Hundley President's Home.

Hosted by Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr. and First Lady Elise Luckey, the tea has been a Bennett Honors Program tradition, with both social and symbolic meanings, for nearly a decade.

"We are a family," Lindsey Wilson history professor Elizabeth Tapscott, who is director of the program, told the new members. "And you know that you are not alone as you embark on this journey of knowledge."


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2025-09-11 18:23:27 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Briana Frey welcomed to R.V. Bennett Honors Program


2025-09-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Briana Frey of Breeding was one of nine new members of the Lindsey Wilson R.V. Bennett Honors Program. Frey was welcomed by Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr. at the honors tea hosted by President Luckey and First Lady Elise Luckey on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Emily Hundley President's Home.


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Economic Development Authority will meet Sept 16

From Larry Walker, Chairman
Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority

The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority will meet at 8amCT on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Columbia-Adair County Welcome & Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

Items on the agenda include the FY 2025 Annual Audit, Advertising for Crop Lease bids, KDPI, Payment for Paving, and a TVA Grant.

Meeting Agenda:


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2025-09-11 18:04:42 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Current Local Conditions
Adair: 63 F
Casey: 60 · Cumberland: 58 · Green: 61
Metcalfe: 65 · Russell: 60 · Taylor: 61
Updated at 8:00am Friday, September 12, 2025
  High/Low: 63 F / 55 F
SLP: 1020.5
Wind: NE at 0
Dewpoint: 63 F
Relative Humidity: 99.4%
Precipitation: 0 in. today

Kentucky Mesonet Links:
Adair County - Casey County - Cumberland County - Metcalfe County - Taylor County

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


2025 Fall Fencing School Russell Springs session

Agriculturalists, producers, homeowners and interested community members are invited to the Fall Fencing School from 7:30amCT to 3pmCT on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Russell County Extension Office, 2688 U.S. 127 Russell Springs, KY.

A morning session will address fencing types and costs, construction basics, electric fencing, innovations in technologies and an overview of Kentucky fence laws. The afternoon session will be a hands-on fence-building session where participants put their knowledge and skills to work.

General admission is 39.19, and student admission is 17.85, including processing fees.
Learn more and register at https://FallFencingRussellSprings.eventbrite.com.


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2025-09-11 17:56:38 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service


Soccer: LWU women host undefeated Grace College on Friday

The Lindsy Wilson women's soccer team returns home for a match up against (RV) Grace College (IN) at 5pmCT on Friday, September 12, 2025, on Ray Wells Field at Walter Reuling S. Stadium, 151 Holloway Drive, Columbia, KY.

The Blue Raiders (1-3) are looking to regain momentum after suffering back-to-back one-goal losses against No. 5 William Carey and No. 15 Oklahoma Wesleyan. Offensively, Lindsey Wilson is led by Ashiat Naluggwa, who ranks 12th in the Mid-South Conference with five points - two goals and one assist - through six matches.

Grace (6-0) enters Friday's contest on a dominant run, most recently earning a top-25 win over St. Ambrose (Iowa). The Lancers have yet to concede a goal this season while outscoring their opponents by 38 and averaging 6.33 goals per game, both marks leading the NAIA. Offensively, Grace is led by Cassidy Felger, who is tied for first in the NAIA with 11 goals and leads the nation with 25 total points.

Live coverage of Friday's match will be provided by the Lindsey Wilson Sports Network.


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2025-09-11 17:51:04 | Comments | See topic Sports

Events scheduled for today, September 12, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:30amCTNo School in Adair Co. today
Adair County Schools will be closed on Friday, in support of our Girls Volleyball Team as they compete in the 2A State Volleyball Tournament in Owensboro! (ID:69421 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
8:00amCTLindsey Wilson University Week - students in conversations
(ID:69353 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
1:30pmCTVolleyball: Lady Indians in 2A State Volleyball Tournament
Brescia College, 717 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY (ID:69420 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
2:00pmCTServices for Earl D. Kimbler, 68, Columbia, KY (1957-2025) (ID:69429 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCTOCC Project Leader Workshop
Greensburg Baptist Church, 128 North Main Street, Greensburg, KY (ID:69282 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
MCHS class of 1990 reunion weekend activities start today (ID:69329 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
LWU Soccer Doubleheader
Ray Wells Field at Walter S. Reuling Stadium (ID:69417 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
7:00pmCTLanterns & Tombstones at the Columbia Cemetery (ID:69355 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Evangelistic series at Columbia Seventh-Day Adventist (ID:69422 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
8:00pmCTThe Green River Band in concert at LWU Quad
Free and open to the public (ID:69416 | 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.

Siblings Kyrnan and Alannah Bowman enjoy honors tea


2025-09-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University business administration major Kyrnan Bowman '29 of Columbia and sister, Alannah '27 of Columbia, who is also a business administration major, enjoy the R.V. Bennet Honors Program tea on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Emily Hundley President's Home.

They are the second group of siblings to be members of the Bennet Honors Program.


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Free BQCA Certification in September

During the month of September, the Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association will be sponsoring the enrollment costs for BQCA Certifications, making it free for producers.

Producers interested in taking advantage of this opportunity can attend an in-person BQCA training at 10amCT on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.


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2025-09-11 17:48:15 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

Volleyball: ACHS 15-3 heading in to State Tournament play

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County Indians Volleyball team currently sits at 15-3 coming off a 1-3 loss to Central Hardin on the road. The team won the Section 4 last week over Taylor County in the finals after beating Marion County. The team will next face the Section 7 champions Corbin Lady Redhounds (14-5) who won their sectional over Whitley County in the finals.

This year marks the first time in Adair County Volleyball program history that the team will play in the 2A State Championship. The Lady Indians take the court to face Corbin at 1:30pmCT on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Brescia College, 717 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY. Tickets are $12, and can be purchased through eventlink.com.

Adair County Schools has announced that they will be closed Friday in support of the team, and school officials are encouraging all students, staff, families, and community members to make the trip to Owensboro and support the team. Roll, tribe!


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2025-09-11 17:46:02 | Comments | See topic Sports

Vendors sought for Night Market at Jim Blair Center

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

The Columbia Adair County Tourism Commission is sponsoring a Night Market on October 24, 2025, at the Jim Blair Community Center, 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY. There will be music, vendors, a pumpkin trail, and a movie in the park.

Vendors are invited to apply now to participate. Informational booths are $25, and sales booths are $50. Email hello@visitcolumbiaky.com for more more information.


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2025-09-11 17:37:43 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce

Stapelia Grandiflora flower now blooming and stinking


2025-09-11 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Bill Collins.
Campbellsville contributor and grandfather of singer Collin White, Bill Collins, writes, “This is a Stapelia Grandiflora before and after full bloom. My son who loves such things gave it to us on Father’s Day. The bloom stinks like rotting meat and flies blow it. I don’t know what that says about our son’s relationship with us.”


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Color Outside the Lines 5K will promote autism awareness

From Hannah Absher

Color Outside the Lines will be hosting a 5K to raise awareness for autism at 8amCT on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. The morning will start with a short 1/4 mile fun run just for younger runners who want to join in on the celebration and show their support, followed by the 5K.

Businesses are invited to sponsor shirts to help us create an inclusive, family-friendly event that celebrates our whole community! Sponsorship is available at $50 and $100 levels, and interested businesses can fill out the form at google.

To register for run the 5K, or to make a donation, visit runsignup.com. Pre-registration is $25.00 + $2.50 SignUp Fee, and participants who sign up by September 30th will receive a race t-shirt, designed by Otis Absher.


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2025-09-11 17:32:44 | Comments


KBC Blood Drive on Sept 24

There will be a community blood drive from 10:30amCT to 3:30pmCT on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia. Donors at this upcoming drive will receive a "Stay Wild" T-shirt (while supplies last) as a thank you.

Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522.

Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements. Sixteen-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission slip, which can be found at kybloodcenter.org.


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2025-09-11 10:46:48 | Comments | See topic Health Care

Lindsey students plant flags to remember victims of 9/11

By Duane Bonifer

Cody Shepherd '27 was born more than three years after 2,977 people died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Shepherd joined nearly a dozen of his Lindsey Wilson University classmates on September 10 to make sure that no one on campus forgets that tragedy on September 11, 2025.

The LWU students -- all of whom were born after 2001 -- spent about an hour Wednesday evening planting nearly 2,000 American flags around the center of the Lindsey Wilson A.P. White Campus in memory of those killed in the four terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaida on the morning of September 11, 2001.

The project, which was started on the one-year anniversary of the attacks by the 2002-03 Lindsey Wilson student government leaders, has been renewed annually for nearly a quarter-century.


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2025-09-11 09:58:22 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Thanks for a good fall Chamber picnic in the park

By Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce

Thank You to everyone who attended our annual Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce picnic in the park Tuesday evening, donated an item and/or bought an item. It is greatly appreciated and helps raise money for coming events. Thank you to our local banks for sponsoring our picnic and food. And, of course, Doc Rogers for auctioneering and entertaining us!

Our October monthly meeting will be Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 12noonCT, in the Chamber, Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia. We'll be sharing information soon for Treats on the Town and the Christmas Parade!


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2025-09-11 00:42:29 | Comments

Proclamation: Adult Education and Family Literacy Week


2025-09-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Mary Ford.
Adair County Adult Education representatives joined Mayor Pamela Hoots on September 10, 2025, in a proclamation signing for National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Pictured L-R: Jennifer Willis (College & Career Navigator), Mary Ford (Full Time Instructor), Pamela Hoots, Dorinda Maynard (Adult Education Director for the Madison County Public Library Consortium), and Ben Burris (Part-Time Instructor).


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Adair Co. goes All In for Agricultural Education

From Robin Hancock
ACMS/ACHS FFA Advisor/Agriculture Teacher

The week of September 15-19, 2025, is All In for Agricultural Education Week, sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Department of Education.

State-wide public elementary schools will be receiving books and materials to teach lessons at every elementary grade level and in every subject about different areas of agriculture. Many agricultural industries in Kentucky have come together to fund these imporatnt materials to teach all students where their food comes from. In Adair County, many activities are planned such as ag lessons taught by high school students to younger students, farm safety days for first and fifth graders, FFA middle school officer elections, guest speakers, and displays in the schools educating older students on all the products that we get from beef cattle and Kentucky agriculture.

Adair County FFA animal science students kicked off the week by welcoming Adair County Judge Executive Larry Bryant to the ACHS Agriculture Building to witness him signing an official proclamation, making the week of September 15-19, 2025, All In for Ag Education Week in Adair County! The Adair County FFA appreciates Judge Bryant and the the support we have received from the Adair County agricultural community to make this week a success!

Note: Click title to read the text of the proclamation signed by Judge Bryant.


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2025-09-10 20:20:04 | Comments | See topic Education

LWU Cycling to compete at Collegiate Track National Championships

The Lindsey Wilson cycling team is set to compete at the USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the Indy Cycloplex Thursday-Sunday.

Emma Balding, Lilly Campbell, Ricky Carter, Caitlyn Farmer, Floriencia Haupt, Zoe March, Ferran Merce, and Angelo Petris will be competing for the Blue Raiders across multiple events at the Championships.

"We are bringing a group of young track talent to nationals this year," Lindsey Wilson cycling coach Josh Patton said. "We have a handful of newer track racers that show a lot of promise, and we are excited to see what the future holds for them in their track racing career. With limited collegiate track racing available due to nationals being so early in the semester, it's always exciting to see them get onto the track and mix things up with fellow collegiate racers."


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2025-09-10 20:18:50 | Comments | See topic Sports

Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 12
Happy Anniversary, Jerry and Kathy Garmon (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Johnny and Patricia Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Todd Dwight Wheeler and April May Wheeler (2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amberee Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bethany Adamson Harvey (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, BreAnna Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Craig Bishop | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cyndi Skains | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dennis Wilson (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dustin Pelston (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Frances Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Frankie Landon Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeremy Edwards (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaylee Cross | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Laura Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madeline Gard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, MaKayla Grace Sizemore (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phillip Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rita Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robert Allen Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wesley Burris (1994) | (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.

Adult Education and Family Literacy Week open house

From Mary Ford
Adair County Adult Education

Adair County Adult Education will be celebrating National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week next week! We will host an open house from 11amCT to 2pmCT on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The first 45 children to attend will receive a pumpkin trick-or-treat bag with a surprise book and information for parents on how adult education can help them.

Adair County Adult Education is located at 969 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Any questions can be answered by calling our office at 270-384-1741.


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2025-09-10 14:05:55 | Comments | See topic Education

Boil Water Advisory lifted

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District
September 10, 2025

As of 10:03amCT on September 10, 2025, the Boil Water Advisory for customers on Pelham Branch Road, Cane Valley Mill Road, Sulphur Springs Road, and all side roads 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.


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2025-09-10 11:09:24 | Comments

Close Enough, Papa!


2025-09-11 - Cane Valley, KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "The last few times my grandson visited, we check up on the status of my resident 'garden spider'. In doing so, I'm attempting to teach my grandson Sawyer that spiders are our friends. 'Sally', (he helped choose the name) resides on the backside of my woodworking shop. Sawyer's warming up to the notion that spiders can be friendly...but still wants to maintain a safe distance."


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Malvina Farkle Day shirt celebrates service, Begley Chapel and an opossum

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University students never know when the university's Malvina Farkle Day will be held. But this year, they will know the design of the T-shirt celebrating the iconic day.

A design by Camryn Reece '26 of Edmonton, Kentucky, was selected in an online vote to grace the front of this year's Malvina Farkle Day T-shirt.

Malvina Farkle Day is an annual celebration of a mythical Lindsey Wilson alumna and staff member who lived a life of service and fun and had a pet opossum. Classes are dismissed for the day so students can spend the morning working on community-service projects. The afternoon includes campus games and activities. All Lindsey Wilson students and employees are given a special T-shirt commemorating the day, which is traditionally announced early on the morning of the day it is held.

The 14 students in the "Computer Graphics I" class taught by art instructor Karly Flynn '17 submitted designs for this year's Malvina Farkle Day; Reece's work was selected from among five finalists.


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2025-09-10 09:01:15 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Temporary closure of US127 Across Wolf Creek Dam next week

From Amber Hale

Somerset, KY - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam (mile point 1.6) on Monday, Sept. 15, and Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00pmCT each day.

This closure is necessary for ongoing rehabilitation work on the dam's spillway gates. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes during the closure.


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2025-09-10 08:51:14 | 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, September 12, 2025:
Catfish, Tenderloin, Country Ham, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Fried Apples, Broccoli Casserole, Island Blend Veggies, Baby Carrots, Breaded Cauliflower, 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
Friday Special: Enchiladas Verdes, $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.


A Reminder - Make this Friday the day to Experience the Fantastic FRIED FISH available every day from our menu. Many like it even better grilled. Ask your server.

--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


Adair County Schools
Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476
ACES and ACPC menu for September 12, 2025:
Lunch: Hot Dog on Bun or Boneless Chicken Wings, w/Dipping Sauce, French Fries, Macaroni & Cheese, Fresh Fruit Options
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks w/Syrup

ACHS and ACMS menu for September 12, 2025:
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks w/Syrup
Lunch: Boneless Chicken Wings, w/Dipping Sauce, French Fries, Macaroni & Cheese, Fresh Fruit Options


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, September 12, 2025:
Tuna Salad Sandwich, Lettuce & Tomato, Chips, Cucumber Salad, Fruit, Wheat Bread, Milk



Sinclair book featured at International Book Fair

Russell County author Samantha C. Sinclair's captivating novel, "The Call For Emily," will be represented at the 2025 Frankfort International Book Fair in Germany. This prestigious event showcases exceptional literary works from around the world, and Sinclair says she is honored to have her book featured among the best.

Published in 2024 by Christian Faith Publishing, "The Call For Emily" has already garnered attention for its compelling narrative and inspiring themes. The book's reach extends further through its availability on Audio Books Network, making it accessible to a broader audience.

"I'm truly blessed to have my work recognized on an international platform," says Sinclair. "The Frankfort International Book Fair is a remarkable opportunity for authors to connect with readers and industry professionals worldwide."


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2025-09-10 08:49:41 | Comments | See topic Books

Paving Project to Begin Thursday on West KY 80 in Pulaski Co

From Amber Hale

Somerset, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 office advises motorists that a resurfacing project on west KY 80 in Pulaski County is scheduled to begin Thursday, September 11, 2025.

The project area extends from the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway interchange (mile point 5.85) in Nancy to KY 914 (mile point 16.46). Crews will be performing milling and paving operations over the next four weeks.


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2025-09-10 08:46:29 | Comments

Niah Thompson plants flags at LWU


2025-09-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University student Niah Thompson '27 of Bardstown, Kentucky, plants American flags along the Alumni & Friends Walkway on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The university's Student Government Association has installed American flags on campus since 2002 to remember those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.


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KSP: Fatal collision on Pierce-Donansburg Road in Green Co.

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Greensburg, KY - On September 9, 2025, at 10:23 A.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on Pierce-Donansburg Road in Green County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Anthony Hardwick, 56, of Greensburg, was traveling south on Pierce-Donansburg Road on a 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Mr. Hardwick's motorcycle crossed the center of the roadway and collided with a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Eric McKinney, 44, of Greensburg. Mr. McKinney was traveling north on Pierce-Donansburg Road.


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2025-09-10 08:44:40 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Remembrances for September 12
In Memoriam, Asa Marshall Shelton, Columbia, KY (1912-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memoriam, Clarene Kelsay, 55, Adair Co., KY (1954-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bessie Marie Cain Grider, Casey County, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Frances Sallee, Greensburg, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gwendolyn Harris Alley, Columbia, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Antle Russell Co., KY (1943-) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Rayborn, 78, Casey Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie B. Dicken, 84, Taylor County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Gale Coffey, Adair County, KY (1951-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Allen Dameron, Taylor County, KY (1954-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlene Supplee, Breeding, KY, (1951-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David (Doc) Long, Casey County, KY (1956-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold D. Wethington, Casey County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Fenwick, 82, Taylor County, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audrey Ellen Calhoun, Adair County, KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reid Welsh, Metcalfe Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kendall Wayne Woodrum, Casey County, KY (1966-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Miller, 62, Russell County, KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Bell, 72, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Carmon Killman, 73, Burkesville, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Estel Ray Dile, 67, Green Co., KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye W. Rigney, 89, Casey County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Duane Swincher, 67, Adair Co, KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Rodgers, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvin Hardin, 64, Burkesville, KY (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dixie Lee Davis, 79, Glasgow, formerly of Adair County, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonnie (Bodgie) Kirk, 83, Cumberland County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brooks Milby, Green County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hubert Ray McGaha, 68, Bloomfield, KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Durrell -Darrell- Evans, 63, Greensburg, IN/Dunnville native (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ashley Burton, 31, Adair Co., KY native (1989-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cora Lee Mitchell Young, 68, Green Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Emogene Franklin, 87, Burkesville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Harrison, 1, Winchester, KY (2021-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lawrence B. (Poppy) Robertson, 96, Russell Springs, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
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In Memory Birthday, Mary Marie Reeder, 85, Jamestown, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Keith Polston, 72, Jamestown, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Hunt, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Neal Alexander, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1959-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Huckaby, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Allen Smith, 66, Columbia, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
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