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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Links to election results by county

Polls close at 6pm local time in the 2026 Kentucky Primary Election. Once votes are totaled, election night reporting from the Kentucky Secretary of State's web site will be available by county at the following links: Use the following link for Statewide Results.

2026-05-19 18:35:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

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Mary Berry Charitable Trust makes 1st distribution to TJCMF



2026-05-19 - Glasgow, KY - Photo courtesy T.J. Community Mission Foundation.
T.J. Community Mission Foundation (TJCMF) received the first annual distribution from the Mary Elizabeth Jones Berry Charitable Trust during a special check presentation ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow.

Those present included (L to R): Barrett Metzger, Karla Gentry - Director of Hospice, Neil Thornbury - President and CEO of T.J. Regional Health, Randy Burns, and Dan Foutch.

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Agenda for May 21 School Board meeting

From Carolee Lloyd
Admin. Assistant to Superintendent/Human Resource Director
Adair County Board of Education

The Adair County Board of Education will meet at 5pmCT on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Adair County Board of Education Building, 1204 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-05-19 18:00:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

County Clerk Memorial Day Schedule

From Lisa Greer
Adair County Clerk

The Adair County Clerk's Office will be closed on Saturday, May 23, 2026, and Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.


2026-05-19 17:47:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government

Mary Berry Charitable Trust makes 1st distribution to TJCMF

From Bart Logsdon

The T.J. Community Mission Foundation (TJCMF) received the first annual distribution from the Mary Elizabeth Jones Berry Charitable Trust during a special check presentation ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow.

Mrs. Berry, who was a patient at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home prior to her passing, chose to remember the hospice home in her estate plans by naming the TJCMF as a beneficiary of her charitable trust. The trust will provide annual distributions in support of the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home for the next 50 years, helping sustain the compassionate, residential hospice care the facility has become known for throughout southcentral Kentucky. At the conclusion of the 50-year term, the remaining balance of the trust will be liquidated and distributed evenly among named beneficiaries.

Mrs. Berry's extraordinary generosity played a pivotal role in the Foundation's recent announcement that the fundraising campaign to retire the construction loan for the hospice home had been successfully completed. The gift represents the largest planned gift in the Foundation's history.

"Because Mrs. Berry personally experienced the compassionate care provided at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home, her decision to include the hospice home in her estate plans carries an especially meaningful legacy," said Randy Burns, Executive Director of the T.J. Community Mission Foundation. "Through her generosity, she has helped ensure that future patients and families will continue to receive the compassionate, dignified care that has become the hallmark of the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home."


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2026-05-19 17:42:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

ACHS SBDM Council to meet May 20

From Chad A. Parnell, Principal
Adair County High School

The ACHS SBDM Council will have a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY.

The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss vacancies and possibly make hire recommendations.


2026-05-19 12:09:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Softball: Indians in 20th District Championship

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County Softball team wrapped up the regular season at 13-13, after a three-game win streak, including a 2-0 win over Hart County, followed by a 5-2 win over Green County, both at home. The final outing of the regular season was a road trip to Horse Cave, where they bagged a 10-0 win over Caverna in six innings.

The Adair County Lady Indians defeated the Marion County Lady Knights 6-2 in the opening round of the 20th District Tournament on Monday evening, May 18, 2026. They have now clinched a 5th Region Tournament bid and will face Taylor County (21-10) in the 20th District Championship at 5pmCT on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Campbellsville High School.


2026-05-19 11:26:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Circuit Clerks award 20 Donate Life Scholarships

Kentucky's Circuit Court Clerks are proud to announce the winners of its statewide Donate Life Scholarship Program, including Addison Morgan of Metcalfe County.

These student leaders were selected for their passion, creativity, and commitment to the lifesaving mission of donation and transplantation. Twenty students across Kentucky were awarded $1,000 scholarships this year, totaling $20,000, for their public education and outreach efforts.

"The students of today are tomorrow's advocates, and it's inspiring to see so many young Kentuckians use their voices for good," said Dennis Loy, Circuit Clerk of Adair County. "This scholarship is one way we continue the lifesaving mission education we began more than 30 years ago."


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2026-05-19 09:38:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Congratulations Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit/Poultry Club!

Adair County 4-H Rabbit/ Poultry Club did an outstanding job at the Taylor County Fair Small Animal Showmanship Show on Saturday, May 16, 2026. They took First Place in six divisions.

In the Rabbit Division:
  • Blakley Mann, First place Senior Division
  • Molly Mann, First Place Junior Division
  • Willa Mann, First Place Cloverbud Division
  • Henry Mann, First Place Novice Division
Poultry Divison:
  • Corbin Coots, First Place Junior Division
  • Cash Thrasher, First place Cloverbud Division
Missy Lemmon says, "All the kids did a wonderful job. The judge had nothing but praise for their showing skills. These kids have a passion for their small animals, they show up to our monthly meetings and put in the work of showmanship practice. Adair County is definitely proud!"


2026-05-19 09:18:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

Precinct finder for Primary Election day

Make time to declare your choices Tuesday! To double check your precinct for voting in the Primary Election May 19, 2026, visit this link on the Kentucky government website -- https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/vic/
- Check your current KY voter registration information
- Find your polling place
- And, check the status of your requested absentee ballot


2026-05-19 00:44:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 19
Happy Anniversary, Greg and Lisa Cooper (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Sommer Blair Brown | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Annette Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Barry Petty | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charles Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chasity Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Murrell (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Grayson Bragg (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kendra Glasgow | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael Burton (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Moe Hawkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Morgan Long | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patrick Christopher Oliver (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Quinn Smith Lasley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronnie Dial | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronnie Hancock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Edwards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sherry Sapp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Lawless | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sommer Blair Brown | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy L. Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Todd Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ritchey Bennett, Columbia, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Robert Lee (Bob) Doty, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delsie Bean Branham, Burkesville, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lisa Grider, Burkesville, KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Joyce Geraldine Smith Johnson, Burkesville, Ky (1940-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maye Penick Buckner, 105, Green County, KY (1907-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Pike, Adair County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linzie A. Wilson, Dunnville, KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elicia Mae Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Faye Shanklin, Casey County, KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lenore R. Hoover, Magnolia, KY (1965-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Ann Simpson, Green Co., KY, Russell Co. KY native (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Cleadus Kemp Posey, Green Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Edward Dubree, Clarkson, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Donovan Lee Dean, 25, Taylor Co., KY (1989-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Amerine Coomer, 85, Adair County, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie W. (Dyke) Hall, Green County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teddy G. Smith, 75, Cumberland Co., KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Frank Bowman, Casey Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Terry Allen Laboyteaux, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adese Bernard Thomas, Russell County, KY (1926-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arvil Landis Martin, 59, Greensburg, KY (1962-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Hodges Milby, 76, Greensburg, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dustin D. Fudge, 38, Columbia, KY (1987-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elsie Hazel Clark, 93, Green Co., KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Tomeo, 80, Dunnville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gene Loy, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harvey Garrett, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Hollis Clark, 82, Liberty, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joann Leach, 69, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Wheet, 61, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leona Pearl Dyson, 93, Jamestown, KY (1924-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pallie Rae Stotts Nelson, 97, Columbia, KY (1912-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Lowe, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vickie Lynn Bernard, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1959-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 | (ID:70603, Comment)
11:00amCTServices for Alvert Chandler Bennett, 90, Columbia, KY (1935-2026) | (ID:70668, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices for David (Toby) Harvey, 55, Columbia, KY (1971-2026) | (ID:70671, Comment)
3:30pmCTACMS SBDM Council meeting | (ID:70659, Comment)
ACES SBDM Council meeting (click for agenda) | (ID:70673, Comment)

 






























 
 
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