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Hot Air Balloon liftoff Sunday morning in Campbellsville The huge 4th of July celebration in Campbellsville has kicked off this weekend with the hot air balloon events. The Glow was Saturday night. Liftoff is at 6amCT/7amET Sunday morning. If we heard that right there will be a lot of early morning viewers enjoying the big balloons with their Sunday morning coffee. Find details at Campbellsville Fourth of July on Facebook.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-28 11:44:28 | Comments
Preparing to register your Street Legal SPV According to the Kentucky Association of Counties, Senate Bill 63, which passed during the 2025 Regular Session, gives counties and cities the authority to adopt an ordinance and allow street-legal special purpose vehicles on highways within their jurisdictional boundaries. The new law takes effect June 27, 2025, although most local authorities are waiting for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's regulations for implementation of SB 63 before passing local ordinances. Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer says that, "In the meantime, you can be preparing for your Sheriff Inspection by making sure your ATV meets the minimum requirements set by law for registration." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-27 14:52:06 | Comments
Letter: How to purchase Adair County fair book Lon Collins writes: Is the book featured in the Columbia magazine available to the public for purchase? I have family history in Columbia and Adair Co. I would like to purchase a copy. Thanks.Lon, thanks for writing. You can purchase a copy at the Adair County Public Library, the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce, or by contacting Amanda Page at 270-250-1327. Question re: Many get thanks for History of Adair County Fair book Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-27 14:32:33 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Chicken Math, or, Be responsible for your animals By Miss Donna Rieder Clifty Creek Farm There's a term people use when they find their animal "collection" starting to grow, whether it's one goat having triplet kids, or going to Tractor Supply and coming home with 20 more baby chicks: Goat Math, or, Chicken Math. Or Cat Math, or Dog Math...you get the idea. Unfortunately, Cat or Dog Math is usually multiplication. That's obviously what happened to the people who dumped a dozen or more dogs off near my farm a few weeks ago. The dogs were obviously all related, because they were all colored the same and most had bobbed tails. It seems like a case of one dog not being spayed and then having litter after litter of puppies, until the owners became so overwhelmed that they felt they had no choice but to take them all out to the country and dump them off. But where their problems ended, mine began. While my neighbor and I were able to trap 9 of the dogs, the others became wary of the trap and refused to be caught. That Sunday I came home from church to find one of the dogs in with my chickens, with several killed, several mauled to the point where I had no choice but to kill them, and several more missing. I was heartbroken because I love my chickens and get a lot of joy from just watching them do their thing. I was also devastated because I sell eggs to supplement my income, and that loss hit me where it hurts. So, I learned a new kind of Chicken Math. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-27 14:13:53 | Comments Events scheduled for today, June 29, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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VBS starts June 29 at Bloomington Chapel Bloomington Chapel Church will have Vacation Bible School from 6pmCT to 8pmCT nightly, June 29 through July 3, 2025. There will be classes for all ages from 0-100, and this year's theme is "Zoom in on God's greatness, Psalms 34:3." Bloomington Chapel Church located at 55 Bloomington Chapel Rd., Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-27 10:42:07 | Comments | See topic Church News
Basketball: Indians 3-1 in KABC Bluegrass Shootout By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Indians Boys Varsity Basketball team wrapped up their 2025 summer ball season with a 3-1 run in the KABC Bluegrass Shootout. On Saturday, June 21, 2025 the team defeated Westfield High School out of Ohio 60-44. The team then went on to face Seneca High School later that day and fell to the Redhawks 49-34. On Sunday, the team matched up against Paul Lawrence Dunbar, a team that had a very rough 3-27 season last year. The Indians defeated the Bulldogs of PLD 58-55. The KABC Bluegrass Shootout and the entire summer season came to a close as the Tribe defeated Whitley County 64-59. The Colonels of Whitely County come off a 19-11 season last year and did not graduate any of their top six scorers. All in all, the summer of 2025 was a major growth opportunity for the Indians, a lot has changed since last season, but after this summer there is little doubt in my mind that the 2025-2026 season will be another exciting season for the Tribe! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-27 10:27:40 | Comments | See topic Sports 
WHAS Crusade for Children announces awards for 2025 From Deandra Jackson Louisville, KY - Agencies, schools and hospitals dedicated to serving children in Kentucky and Southern Indiana received great news from the WHAS Crusade for Children. Just weeks after wrapping up the 72nd WHAS Crusade for Children telethon, 100% of the $5,890,189.77 raised was awarded in the form of 234 grants to provide vital services to children with identified health care, educational, and emotional wellness needs. Among local awards are $15,000 to Adair County Schools, and $20,000 to Green County Schools. These funds will be used to make life better for children facing physical, medical, mental, and emotional wellness challenges. "The WHAS Crusade for Children continues to be a powerful example of what our communities can do when we come together," said Dawn Lee, President & CEO of the WHAS Crusade for Children. "Every donation, large or small, directly benefits children throughout Kentucky and Indiana, and thanks to our generous donors, dedicated firefighters, and community partners, we are able to fund critical programs that change lives." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-27 09:34:43 | Comments
LWC to mark becoming LWU with celebration at the Speed The Lindsey Wilson College community will commemorate the first day of Lindsey Wilson University on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, with a celebration at Speed Art Museum in Louisville. The invitation-only July 1 celebration is being held at the Speed Art Museum to recall Lindsey Wilson's founding in 1903 by the Louisville Conference of the former Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Lindsey Wilson is now affiliated with the Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Remarks will be given by Kentucky and Lindsey Wilson leadership, including by President William T. Luckey Jr. A Louisville native, Luckey has been Lindsey Wilson's eighth president since 1998, and he is the longest-serving college or university president in Kentucky higher education. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-27 09:21:41 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Barn Lot Theater receives HOKC grant Edmonton, KY - Barn Lot Theater is proud to announce it has received a grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) to purchase new doors to replace deteriorating ones for enhanced safety and security at the theater. The Barn Lot Theater serves the local community and surrounding areas by providing quality theatrical performances, educational oppurtunities, and community engagement activities. Our mission is to enrich the cultural life of the region and make theater accessible to all. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-27 09:20:07 | Comments 
Transportation Cabinet hosting virtual public forums From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair Frankfort, KY - To ensure certified businesses can compete fairly for federally and state funded transportation projects, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking public input on proposed goals for disadvantaged businesses. To comply with a longstanding federal requirement, the Cabinet's Office for Civil Rights and Small Business Development is developing a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for the next three federal fiscal years to be reviewed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that historically takes effect October 1, 2025. The virtual public forums provide a convenient opportunity to give input and learn more about how the Cabinet establishes fair goals while states await further guidance from FHWA. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-27 09:17:16 | Comments
Independence celebrations on July 2 at Bowling Park Independence Day activities are planned for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Bowling Park, 1608 W. Stockton St., Edmonton, KY. Contests begin at 6pmCT, with fireworks starting at dark. There will be fireworks, food & family fun, including inflatables, a 3 legged race, a sack race, cornhole, horseshoes, free tattoos, concessions, plus live music by The Hornet Nest. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-27 09:12:57 | Comments
Letter: Trucks on the Square Bryan New writes: Put up a sign saying no through trucks. Maybe give one warning. After that any through trucks are pulled over and cited. Its that simple. You can't tell me that no one in law enforcement never see them go through.Next courthouse renovations underway Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-27 09:08:14 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
KSP arrests 16 child predators in the state The Kentucky State Police is committed to investigating internet crimes against children year-round and encourages parents, educators and community leaders to remain vigilant about the dangers children can face online. Frankfort, KY - (June 26, 2025) - Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch recently took part in a national operation aimed at protecting children from online exploitation, which resulted in the arrest of 16 perpetrators across the commonwealth, bringing the number of predators arrested since 2019 to 325. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-26 22:14:47 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 29 Happy Anniversary, Angie and Allen Pierce (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bodie and Tammy Emerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, James and Karen Morgan (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Patricia Harper (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Terry and Jean Corbin (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Audria Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Bradshaw (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gracie May Burton (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Joe Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Bright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paige Coomer | (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.
Blakey, Burton complete DOCJT Basic Training From Michael Moore Richmond, KY - On Thursday, June 26, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 38 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth have graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's (DOCJT) basic training academy in Richmond. Local area graduates Devin D. Blakey with the Russell County Sheriff's Office and Logan D. Burton with the Jamestown Police Department were among the 38 members of Class 559. These law enforcement officers now return home to serve, protect and create a safer New Kentucky Home. "Our law enforcement has a long history of serving and protecting this great commonwealth. Today, you all become part of this legacy," Gov. Beshear said. "Thank you for stepping up to serve. We pray for your safety and wish you all fulfilling and successful careers." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-26 16:28:34 | Comments
Rev. Brumfield building community through partnerships 'I think 90% of ministry is just showing up, being present and then letting God do the rest.' From Duane Bonifer The Rev. Tyler Brumfield's first year at Lindsey Wilson College was one of lessons, observations and a few revelations. Brumfield, who served his first year as Lindsey Wilson chaplain, helped lead a campus ministry program in 2024-25 that demonstrated that a chaplain's office is often most effective when it is not restricted to the confines of a chapel. Brumfield said it was no accident that members of the Lindsey Wilson community saw him and the students he works with in campus ministry throughout the campus. That was the result of a decision that he and the campus ministry students made at the start of the school year when they held a retreat at The United Methodist Church's Loucon Training and Retreat Center in Leitchfield, Kentucky. "When we gathered together there back in August, we developed a mission statement that called for us to follow Jesus, make disciples and serve others," he said. "So that's what we set out to do throughout the school year." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-26 14:36:02 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Area unemployment rates mostly improved for May 2025 From the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet Frankfort, KY - Unemployment rates fell in 97 counties, rose in 13 counties and stayed the same in 10 counties between May 2024 and May 2025, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Locally, unemployment fell year-to-year in Adair, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, and Taylor Counties, and rose year-to-year in Casey and Russell Counties. Cumberland County edged back in to the top 10 lowest rates in the state in May 2025.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 3.4%. It was followed by Fayette, Oldham, Scott and Shelby counties, 3.6% each; Harrison, Jessamine, Todd and Washington counties, 3.7% each; and Boone, Cumberland and Spencer counties, 3.8% each. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-26 10:21:44 | Comments
Thought for the day: what counts "It is difficult to know what counts in the world. Most of us count credits, honors, dollars. But at the bulging center of mid-life, I am beginning to see that the things that really matter take place not in the boardrooms, but in the kitchens of the world." -- Allen Sledge Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-26 09:23:26 | 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, Sunday, June 29, 2025: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Sunday Special: Burrito Fiesta, $8.99 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!
Many get thanks for History of Adair County Fair book By Rodney White Several individuals were very helpful in sharing information and memories from attending and participating in the Adair County Fair through the years. Fay Roy Davidson answered countless questions in an interview and in numerous text messages. Every time I needed information or clarification, Fay always shared her knowledge. Charles Grimsley shared his memories of the fair during his childhood. He began parking cars in the VFW lot at an early age, and his enthusiasm continues today working with the Adair County Fair Association in their efforts to rebuild the fair tradition. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-25 23:47:00 | Comments | See topic Books
Collin White to sing Friday night at LA Baptist From Bill Collins Collin White as well as Firm Foundation Quartet will be singing at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church on Friday evening, June 27, 2025 starting at 6pmCT/7pmET. This is the opening for their three-state performance road trip. Lowell Avenue Baptist is located at 420 Lowell Ave, Campbellsville, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-25 23:36:18 | Comments | See topic Church News
Letter: please help us find Maddie Katielee Pennington writes: My dog Maddie went missing she is a white pit bull with a brown spot on her lower back by her tail - she is around 6 years old with breathing problems, sadly she cannot smell her way back home. she sounds like she's growling due to her condition, but she's not. She is very friendly and she will go up to anybody. If you decide to try to find her or if you do see her and try to go up to her she will come right up to you. She has been missing since June 21, 2025 Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-25 23:32:48 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for June 29 In Memory Birthday, Amy McGlone South, Campbellsville, KY (1974-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Dean Lawson, Cumberland Co. native (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Quinn, Taylor Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Mavis Caffee Jessie Metcalfe Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luke Aaron Sexton (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ebline Wheet, Sano Community (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen L. Krapf, Edmonton, KY (1946-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise M. Kilpatrick, Russell Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anita Feather Miller, Taylor County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline C. Daffron, Taylor Co., KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Staley, Cumberland Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anson Genus Steward, Adair Co., KY (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Gene Pike, Adair Co., KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacob Lucas, 22, Russell Springs, KY (1992-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine "Kitty" Pence, Stanford, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Owsley, 89, Burkesville, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clyde Edward Pennington, 82, Metcalfe Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Wayne Furkin, 69, Adair County, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Gail Turner, 61, Liberty, KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Floyd, 68, Taylor Co, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Kathryn K. (Kirby) Story, Las Cruces, NM (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Robert Bradshaw, 77, Adair Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie C Bradshaw, 80, Adair County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Luttrell, 70, Casey County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosaline Read, Taylor County, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Delores Marie Riley Berry, Glasgow, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Montgomery Johnson, Green County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Jean Wilson, Boyle County, KY/Casey Co., KY native (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Johnson, Russell Co., KY/Clay Co., KY native (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Reid Scott, 68, Cumberland County, KY, (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anson Steward (1968-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Gene Pruitt, 82, Greensburg, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce Elden Wilson, 91, Russell Co., KY native (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Edwards Poynter, 89, Center, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fanny Bell Smith Pederson, 79, Columbia, KY (1935-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gracie Pecola Brown, 98, Russell Springs, KY (1921-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Julie Gaskins, 54, Columbia, KY (1970-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenton Lee Antle, 90, Columbia, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Gray, 83, Taylor County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kenneth Ray Hodges, 69, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nerlie Louise Baker, Metcalfe Co., KY (1941-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Mae (Polly) Gowen, 90, Columbia, KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rick Monson (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Burress Davis, Taylor Co., KY (1959-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Long, 66, Cumberland Co., KY (1948-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Diann Hardesty, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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