| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dr. Ronald P. Rogers CHIROPRACTOR Support for your body's natural healing capabilities 270-384-5554 Click here for details 
 
Columbia Gas Dept. GAS LEAK or GAS SMELL Contact Numbers 24 hrs/ 365 days 270-384-2006 or 9-1-1 Call before you dig 
Visit ColumbiaMagazine's Directory of Churches Addresses, times, phone numbers and more for churches in Adair County Find Great Stuff in ColumbiaMagazine's Classified Ads Antiques, Help Wanted, Autos, Real Estate, Legal Notices, More... 
|
Daily News for Thursday, October 1, 2026
We didn't understand the date you entered, so we're showing yesterday's news instead. Please try again, and remember the date must be formatted as YYYY-MM-DD.
CPD Recognizes October as National Bullying Prevention Month The Columbia Police Department is joining communities across the country in recognizing October as National Bullying Prevention Month. Throughout the month, we will raise awareness about bullying and encourage those experiencing bullying to speak up. Bullying--whether in person or online--can have a serious impact on individuals, families, schools, and our community. On October 1, 2026, the focus is Cyberbullying Awareness. Cyberbullying involves repeated, intentional harm through cell phones, computers, social media, and other forms of electronic communication. Examples include:
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-01 15:36:12 | Comments | Printable version
Wyatt Eddy story coming to high school classrooms statewide A film with a powerful message is heading into Kentucky classrooms and Kentucky's Circuit Court Clerks are helping local educators get involved. Donate Life Kentucky Trust, the nonprofit founded by Kentucky's Circuit Court Clerks in 1992, is offering every Kentucky high school free access to Heart of the Motor: The Wyatt Eddy Story along with ready-to-use classroom resources and support for teachers. The 40-minute documentary tells the true story of Wyatt Eddy, a young car-enthusiast with Cadiz, Kentucky roots, and the unexpected journey his family took following a surfing tragedy. His story opens the conversation for students to talk about organ, eye and tissue donation, transplantation and the impact one decision can have on many lives. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-01 15:25:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Treats on the Town will be Oct 30 From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The annual Treats on the Town will be held from 4pmCT to 6pmCT on Friday, October 30, 2026, in the old Adair Co High/Middle School Gym, 322 General John Adair Dr., Columbia, KY. Please enter through side gym door. Spooks only (no animals allowed). We are having it on Friday so it can be at the end of your work day and not mess up your weekend. Also there is a home football game Friday at 7pmCT on Friday, so we'll be cleared out by then. The city will observe regular Halloween hours on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Please register with us if you can be a candy vendor, at coladair@duo-county.com or 270-384-6020. Thank you for providing our children a safe and fun Trick or Treat! 2026-10-01 15:21:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Jackie D. Stinson, 86, Adair Co., KY (1940-2026) Jackie Davis Stinson of the Portland community died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at his home. He was 86 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Darrell Coffey and Bro. Pat Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Tarter's Chapel Cemetery, with full military honors presented by V.F. W. Post 6097. Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-01 15:14:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
The Tate Clan By Narda Tate A long time ago, I married a young man with a convoluted connection to some of his relatives. He was only 5 years old when his biological father was killed in an automobile accident. His mother, after a while, remarried. Steve explained the relationship to me very carefully and I was finally able to piece together that his stepfather was the son of the brother of the husband of his biological father's sister. It was fun learning how to properly address Christmas cards. Such is the Tate clan. But let me introduce you to some of the other Tates: A clan meeting had been scheduled and all the members arrived just as they should have. However, Agi Tate was upset because, even though second cousin was a well-known and popular TV personality, Agi Tate didn't think second cousin should be allowed to attend as he was just a Common Tater. His wife, Sweet Tater - well her skin sure looked a lot different than the 'real' Irish Taters. It might be better if they were excused from the gathering. Irri Tate kept bringing up points that were not related to the agenda items and he made annoying smacking sounds with his lips. The other Tates were about to throw him into the pond just to get rid of him. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-01 10:41:09 | Comments | Printable version
Willard C. Polston, 77, Breeding, KY native (1948-2026) Willard C. Polston, 77, of Spring Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at his home. Per Willard's wishes no services will be held at this time. Born in Breeding, Kentucky on December 22, 1948, he was the son of Carley and Mary (nee Davis) Polston. His early life was spent in Breeding, KY where he graduated from Adair County High School. He served in Vietnam in the US Army from 1969 until 1971. On December 28, 1971 in Tennessee, he was united in marriage to Rachel Bryant. Following marriage, they made Wheatland, Wisconsin their home. He was a Wheatland resident for 23 years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-01 10:36:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Ribbon cutting Friday for Recovery Plus Mental Health Clinic From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at the grand opening of the new Recovery Plus Mental Health Clinic at 2pmCT on Friday, October 2, 2026. In addition to the ribbon cutting, staff will on hand to meet the public, talk about their services, and offer clinic tours, and a door prize, and light refreshments will be offered. Recovery Plus Mental Health Clinic is located at 400 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The Golden Roses Group, for Grandparents raising Grandchildren, meets monthly at the clinic. 2026-10-01 10:33:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Lindsey Wilson University Arts & Humanities Month Highlights Established and led by the nonprofit Americans for the Arts, October has been celebrated as National Arts & Humanities Month since 1993. Lindsey Wilson joined in on the celebration more than a dozen years ago. Lindsey Wilson University's A.P. White Campus is going to resemble a summer camp during October when the university joins the nationwide celebration. Events include:
2026-10-01 10:14:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Lindsey Wilson celebrating Arts and Humanities in October See also: Lindsey Wilson University Arts & Humanities Month Highlights: Scheduled Events By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University's A.P. White Campus is going to resemble a summer camp during October when the university joins the nationwide celebration of National Arts & Humanities Month. And Lindsey Wilson organizers hope that campus activities throughout the month will help remind people of the central role that arts and humanities play in everyone's lives. "A lot of the time, people think of the arts and humanities as elevated, stuffy and inaccessible," said Lindsey Wilson Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities Allison Smith. "But the arts and the humanities are part of everything we do every day. They are baked into our everyday lives in the movies and shows we watch with friends, the books we read, the artwork we create, the games we play and watch, and in the communities we build. They are all supported by art and the humanities." Established and led by the nonprofit Americans for the Arts, October has been celebrated as National Arts & Humanities Month since 1993. Lindsey Wilson joined in on the celebration more than a dozen years ago. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-01 10:08:31 | Comments | Printable version
CACFD: Structure fire at Transfer Station From Grant Loy, PIO Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 12:39 AM Thursday morning to the Adair County Transfer Station, located at 877 L Willis Road, on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from an open-faced transfer station building used for dumping and holding garbage. Crews made entry and began fire attack, containing the fire to the structure. Firefighters located a garbage trailer inside the building that was involved. The trailer was pulled out to allow crews to fully extinguish the fire. Damage to the structure was minimal. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. No injuries were reported. A total of 10 volunteer firefighters responded and were on scene for approximately 1.5 hours. Automatic Aid was provided by Breeding Fire Department. Agencies that assisted included the Adair County E911 Center, Columbia Police Department, Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Ambulance Service 2026-10-01 10:04:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Household Hazardous Waste collection on November 14 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator I am so pleased to announce I received grant funding for the HHW event again this year. Adair County residents are invited to drop off household hazardous waste from 8amCT to NoonCT on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Adair County Road Department, 62 Service Rd, Columbia, KY. (Service Road is the next road on the left past Day & Day Feed heading toward Campbellsville on Hwy 55 N). The vendor will not accept from any business, and the vendor reserves the right to refuse any waste deemed unsafe to handle or unsuitable for the collection. Items that will be accepted include aerosol cans - all aerosol cans will be accepted, antifreeze - no mixtures will be accepted, batteries (all types) - alkaline, ni-cad, lithium, lead acid, corrosives/flammables (fuel, kerosene, etc.), oil - used motor oil, gasoline, paint, pesticides (2 gallon/2 lbs limit per vehicle), insecticides, propane tank - (20 lbs limit), bulbs - CFL bulbs, 4 ft tubes and 8 ft tubes, pool chemicals, bleach, drain cleaners, fire extinguishers, mercury, roofing tar, driveway sealant, moth balls, household cleaners, floor cleaners, ammonia, metal polish, and vapes. Items that cannot be accepted include appliances, fertilizers, medications and medical waste, tires, explosives, electronic waste, ammunition, fireworks, smoke detectors, asbestos, and household trash. Have questions about an item you would like to dispose of? Call your Adair County Solid Waste Coordinator Bridget Compton at 270-384-4703. 2026-10-01 10:01:51 | Comments | Printable version
Words of Wisdom for October 1, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "The best way to evaluate whether we are moving in the direction of greater well-being is by listening to our inner messages of comfort or distress. Our highest evolutionary path is the one that generates the least resistance and the greatest joy." -David Simon, MD Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY (visitors by appointment only). You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com. 2026-10-01 09:53:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Caretakers Riding Club: Riding for the Giles House Janice Holt Giles and her husband, Henry, wrote at their log home in Knifley, KY, their work eventually reaching readers across the nation, with more than three million copies sold. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is maintained today as one of Adair County's important literary and historic landmarks. By Mig Feuser The sound of motorcycles rolling into the quiet grounds of the historic Giles Cabin in Knifley on a recent Saturday morning meant more than another group of riders enjoying a late-summer trip through South Central Kentucky. This time, they were riding for history. Members and friends of the Caretakers Riding Club gathered Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at the Janice Holt and Henry Giles historic home for the club's annual benefit ride for the Giles Foundation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-01 08:51:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Judy Carol Polson, 80, Metcalfe County, KY Judy Carol Polson, age 80, passed away on September 28, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 9, 1945 in Little Barren, Kentucky to her beloved parents Frank and Margie South Jones. As an educator for nearly three decades in Metcalfe County, Kentucky she taught thousands of students, providing not only knowledge but a caring and empathetic place to which they could turn. One of her proudest moments was being honored by former students as a Metcalfe County Educator Idol in 2021. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-01 08:21:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
George Robertson, 81, Russell County, KY native Charles Lewis "George" Robertson of Louisville, formerly of Russell Springs, the son of the late Lewis and Dorothy Richard Robertson, was born on January 14, 1945 in Russell County, Kentucky. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 having attained the age of 81 years, eight months and 15 days. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. George enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching UK basketball and the Cincinnati Reds. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-01 08:20:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 1 Happy Anniversary, Chris and Becky Sharpe (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Dallas and Joyce Eaton, (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jamie and Gale Cowan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Sandra Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cathy Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clint Barnett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Easton Christopher Downs (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haylee Case Harmon (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janet Hutcheson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Johnson (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jenny LaBarge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jon Brockman (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lucas Skoczylas | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Malissa McCarol | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mariah Johnson (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ophillia McDonald (1910) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Renita VanArsdale (October 1, 2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roxane Roberts (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley C. Holt (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zachary Janes (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna J. Estes Perkins, Green County, KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James S. Netherland, Taylor County, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary David Sullivan, Cussell County, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Bennett, Columbia, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. William James Smith, Cumberland Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Brockman Cave, Taylor Co., KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Wayne Willis, Adair County, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Odene Pyles, Adair Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Norris Scott, Cumberland Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roxie Stone, 87, Green County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley A. Murphy, Adair County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Steven James Hash, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Linwood Childers, Taylor County, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Sutton, Russell Co., KY, (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Dean Finch, 53, Russell Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Russell, 84, Liberty, Casey Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Coffey Holt, Adair Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Reynolds, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra K. (Sandy) Sprowles, 65, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Reid Shirley, Green County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gleda Bartley Hall, Cumberland County, KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chester G. Taylor, 69, Columbia, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lela Melson | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matrie (Hill) Roach, 95, Chance, KY native (1928-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Todd Holland, Green Co., KY (1967-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Treva R. Curtsinger, 87, Columbia, KY native (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
|
 
115 Jamestown St. Columbia, KY. 270-384-2496 
 
 
 
 
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Quick Links to Popular Features
Looking for a story or picture? Try our Photo Archive or our Stories Archive for all the information that's appeared on ColumbiaMagazine.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Contact us: Columbia Magazine and columbiamagazine.com are published by Linda Waggener and Pen Waggener, PO Box 906, Columbia, KY 42728. Please use our contact page, or send questions about technical issues with this site to webmaster@columbiamagazine.com. All logos and trademarks used on this site are property of their respective owners. All comments remain the property and responsibility of their posters, all articles and photos remain the property of their creators, and all the rest is copyright 1995-Present by Columbia Magazine. Privacy policy: use of this site requires no sharing of information. Voluntarily shared information may be published and made available to the public on this site and/or stored electronically. Anonymous submissions will be subject to additional verification. Cookies are not required to use our site. However, if you have cookies enabled in your web browser, some of our advertisers may use cookies for interest-based advertising across multiple domains. For more information about third-party advertising, visit the NAI web privacy site.
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
