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Vacation Bible School starts July 7 at Cane Valley Baptist From Connie Young Cane Valley Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 6pmCT to 8pmCT nightly July 7 through 11, 2025. This year's theme is "Discovering the bigness of God in the smallest of things (Psalm 34:3)." Cane Valley Baptist Church is located at 3145 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY. For more information By Pastor Bro. Clay Scott at 270-405-0770 or Sheila Scott 270-401-1639 Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-30 14:30:35 | Comments | See topic Church News
KSP takes to the skies in national cruiser contest From Sherry Bray Frankfort, KY - On June 30, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourage Kentuckians to help them win a competition that showcases state law enforcement agencies across the country as a thank you to the agency's service. KSP has entered the 2025 Best Looking Cruiser Contest, held annually by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST). The contest asks the public to vote on their favorite cruiser photo, with the winning image earning the cover of the association's 2026 calendar. KSP has placed in the top five in the past seven years, taking home back-to-back wins in 2021 and 2022. While Florida won the competition last year, Kentucky hopes to soar to first place once again. To accomplish this, Kentucky needs the help of the 4.5 million Kentuckians who call the commonwealth home. Voting starts today and ends at 4pmCT on Friday, July 11, 2025. Kentuckians can vote once daily by clicking here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BestLookingCruiser2025. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-30 14:24:40 | Comments
Adair Co. Clerks Office holiday schedule From Lisa Greer Adair County Clerk The Adair Co. Clerks Office will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, and Saturday, July 5, 2025. Happy Fourth of July. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-30 08:40:28 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Ed Waggener's Adair County Fair column in book Ed Waggener wrote his Around Adair column on July 4, 1980, and it was chosen to be part of the new book, The History of the Adair County Fair "Our county fair is the best county fair," to paraphrase the title song from the movie "State Fair," "the best county fair in our county." Time was, we didn't make that claim. Time was, we admitted that Russell County had the best county fair in the state, or even Shelby County. But today, everybody in Adair County will own that the best county fair is right here in Columbia. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-30 00:15:11 | Comments Events scheduled for today, June 30, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Metcalfe Summerfest Idol competition winners The Edmonton - Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce hosted the 3rd annual Metcalfe Idol competition at Summerfest June 7th for the youth and adult categories. Jackson Devore and Brody Hurt stepped up to the mic to MC the 2025 Metcalfe Idol event. Metcalfe Idol Youth winners: 1st place - Tymber Garrett Song choice - "Country Gold". Tymber is the 11-year-old daughter of Daniel & Laurel Garrett. Tymber enjoys basketball, dancing, singing, and reading. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-29 23:05:31 | Comments
City seeking sponsors for Back to School Bash From Trey Stephens The City of Columbia is currently seeking sponsors and participants for the annual Back To School Bash. Thanks-shirts will be distributed at the Bash, and sponsorships are available for $50 or $100. To sponsor shirts, or to set up and give away school supplies or snacks, groups/organizations can call City Hall at 270-384-2501. The Back To School Bash will start at 11amCT on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the City Park on Fairground Street. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-29 13:04:37 | Comments | See topic Local Government 
LWC Doctoral Program celebrates decade of service From Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson College's final major event before transitioning to Lindsey Wilson University on July 1, 2025, was a celebration of the academic program that was a major factor in the change. At the 11th Lindsey Wilson Mental Health Symposium -- held Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship and online -- the college community celebrated the first decade of the school's doctoral program in counselor education and supervision. Lindsey Wilson's doctoral program debuted in 2015, hooding its first graduate in December 2018. An additional 44 students have graduated from the program, which is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, the gold standard of counselor education programs. Lindsey Wilson's master of education in counseling, which started in 1993, is also CACREP-accredited. "We are becoming a university in a few days, and among the many reasons is our CACREP-accredited master of education in counseling," said Vice President for Academic Affairs Ray Lutgring. "Another major reason we should be calling ourselves a university is the incredibly successful doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-29 12:32:02 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Mid-week Farmers Market begins Wednesday Big news from Farmers Market on the Square in Columbia - the additional Wednesday morning market begins on July 2, 2025 for the season. Midweek market hours are the same as the Saturday morning market hours, 8am to 1pmCT. They will have Farm to Fork products, including fresh homemade pizzas from Ffriends of Ffungi. They will be selling by the slice or by the whole pie. Other good news includes that Paul the Breadman is improving and hopes to be back on the fifth. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-29 00:09:13 | 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
VBS June 29-July 3 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 Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 30 Happy Anniversary, Eric and Candace Schorman (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Joe B. and Lynda McKinley (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Michele and Tony "Clutch" Coomer (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mike and Alice Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Robin and Jeffery Willis (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Waldrif (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrew Reliford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Buddy Powell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charlotte Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. Kelly Cooper Henson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Isaac "Jake" Hill (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Martha R. Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Molly Keen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steven Wayne Harvey (1973) | (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.
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 What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Margarita Mondays! 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! Betty's Country Cooking MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Betty's is open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 530amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT 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 Monday, June 30, 2025:
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 Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for June 30 In Memory Birthday, Dana Cox Welch, Campbellsville, KY (1974-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard 'Elmer' Redmon, Russell County, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin Nelson Branham, 95, Adair County, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Don A. Brockman, 76, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Elizabeth Sweeney, Green Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen (Big Boy) Napier, Kings Mountain, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ancil Lee Farmer, Jr., 55, Taylor Co., KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Omer Farmer, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Jaynes, Taylor County, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Dean Hash Chastain, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Woodson Reed, Casey County, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Carter, 85, Cumberland Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Ron Ferree, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane Johnson, 81, Russell Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Wayne Pennington, Edmonton, KY (1962-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwight Lee Meyer, (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Dorothy M. Solomon, 97, Marrowbone, KY (1918-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hugh E. Appleby, Russell County, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Louann Webb Walker, Summer Shade, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Herron Graybeal, 75, Taylor County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Edward Forrest, 70, Savoyard, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Leon Coffey, 70, Adair County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Afton Clark Little Addington, Glensfork, KY (1913-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Lou Holmes Luttrell, 56, Columbia, KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronan Lee Curtis Epperson, Knifley, KY (2017-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Wayne Stapleton, Taylor Co./Adair native (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maggie Juanita Calhoun, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jim Milby, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Shofner, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sue Keltner, 77, Columbia, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Curtis (CC) Rooks, 82, Columbia, KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cordie Hayes, 85, Liberty, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Daniel Spires, Green Co., KY (1978-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Dee Thurman, 79, Burkesville, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimberly R. Bryant, 66, Columbia, KY (1958-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Young, 79, Burkesville, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Brockman, 101, Campbellsville, KY (1919-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Chapman Kinnett (1932-1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paula Coy Baker | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Frances Maddox, 67, Russell Co. KY; Henry Co., KY native (1948-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Rose Sinclair Burton-Bush, Adair Co. Native (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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