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Reminder: Arts Council meets Oct 8 From Donna Rieder The Adair County Arts Council meeting is at 5pmCT today, Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Clifty Creek Farm, 3190 White Oak Church Rd., Russell Springs (in Adair County). The meeting will be held outdoors so attendees may want to bring a sweatshirt or light jacket. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-08 16:00:03 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Reminder: Downtown Days traffic changes start 10amCT on Fri From Kila Kean Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department reminds everyone to use caution, slow down, and watch for pedestrians as visitors enjoy the events at Columbia's annual Downtown Days Fall Festival, beginning at 10amCT on Friday, October 9, 2026. The Public Square will remain closed through 1amCT on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Detour Information: Temporary signage will be posted one block from the Columbia Public Square roundabout to help guide motorists during the closure, and the Columbia Police Department will be on site to assist with traffic management and help ensure the safety of festival attendees, motorists, and pedestrians. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to celebrating with you at the Downtown Days Fall Festival! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-08 14:51:37 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Fish Fry Fundraiser for Metcalfe Animal Shelter From Melody Baker, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Masonic Lodge #931 and the Metcalfe County Animal Shelter Board will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Masonic Lodge, 603 W. Stockton St., Edmonton, KY. $10 donations are welcome, and desserts will be available for a $4.50 donation. Proceeds go to the Metcalfe County Animal Shelter. Preorders can be made by calling 270-576-6714. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-08 14:46:47 | Comments
KBC Blood Drive on Oct 20 There will be a KBC blood drive from 1pmCT to 5pmCT on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY. All donors will receive a "Grab a Slice of Saving Lives" T-shirt (while supplies last) as a thank you. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-08 14:43:19 | Comments | See topic Health Care 
Events scheduled for today, October 8, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Columbia-Adair EDA to meet Oct 9 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold a special called meeting at 8amCT on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. The only business at the meeting is to award the bid for a spec building. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-08 14:40:40 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Letter: A vote for more rigorous wormology William Feese writes: The color of a woolly worm is determined by what has already happened to it, not what is going to happen!Comments re: Woolly Worm a reliable prediction? Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-08 14:38:16 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback 
End of October Revival at The Fork From John Campbell Harrods Fork Baptist Church will be holding End of October Revival at 6pmCT nightly from Thursday, October 29 through Sunday, November 1, 2026. Guest preachers will be:
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Annex will close at 10amCT on Friday From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Judge Bryant has ordered the Annex Building to close at 10amCT on Friday, October 9, 2026, with Executive Order #2026-10-9, in preparation for the Downtown Days festivities. Please remember to support your local businesses and have a safe and blessed weekend! Update added by Gina Baker: Although the Annex building will close at 10amCT on Friday, October 9, 2026, the office of the Adair County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin and the Child Support office will be available until NoonCT. Please call 270-384-3216 for the County Attorney or 270-384-5932 for Child Support if assistance is needed. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-08 12:35:41 | Comments | See topic Local Government 
Family of Eva Wilkinson expresses appreciation From Donna Simpson We, the family of Eva Wilkinson, would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the following after her passing. Thanks to the caretakers, whom with your care and compassion allowed Mom/Granny to stay home where she wanted to be. Special thanks to Dr. Van Giles and staff for your nurturing care and treatment. Thanks to TJ Columbia for the care/treatment she received with each visit and stay. We are extremely grateful to all the staff at Grissom Martin Funeral Home for taking care of us and the love they showed. Thanks for the support of the Gideons/Adair Camp. We also want to thank our church family, work family, friends, and any others for visits, prayers, love, food/gifts, and friendship. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and support during our family's loss. We were blessed to spend 99 years with Mom/Granny! The Wilkinson Family... Danny, Sandy, Donna, Jessica, Kyle, Brittany, Abby, Derek, Jessica, Mason, and Cooper Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-08 12:31:46 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
City Hall will close early on Friday From Tiffany Collins Assistant City Clerk, Planning and Zoning Administrator City Hall will be closing at 10amCT on Friday, October 9, 2026, for the Downtown Days preparations. There is a night drop located in the back of City Hall for payments. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-08 11:38:37 | Comments | See topic Local Government 
Cora Bell is focus of five-year journey One photograph was enough. It showed a woman named Cora Bell, a woman who had once called this part of Kentucky home before leaving Adair County in 1926. Nearly a century later, the photograph landed in the hands of Cora Bell's great-granddaughter, writer, photographer and artist Leslie Lindsay. And something about it would not let her go. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-08 05:07:13 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
Soccer: LWU to host CU for Senior Night Thursday marks the final regular-season home match for women's soccer this season, serving as senior night. Lindsey Wilson Athletics will celebrate all the senior student-athletes in the soccer program following the conclusion of the women's match. The No. 19 Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team will host archrival Campbellsville at 5pmCT on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Ray Wells Field at Walter S. Reuling Stadium, 151 Holloway Drive, Columbia, KY. Lindsey Wilson will recognize its seniors on the men's and women's soccer team after the women's match concludes. The No. 18-ranked Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team will play Campbellsville at 7pmCT, following the senior recognition. Coverage of both matches and Senior Night will be streamed through the Lindsey Wilson Sports Network. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-07 17:05:16 | Comments | See topic Sports 
Regional efforts focused on seat belt safety Oct 9-12 From Marla Marrs Frankfort, KY - To encourage seat belt use, save lives and prevent serious injuries from traffic crashes, Team Kentucky will join with law enforcement from across the commonwealth and in several other states for Operation Crash Reduction - a seat belt enforcement campaign running from October 9-12, 2026. "In a crash, wearing a seat belt can be the difference between walking away or suffering serious injuries," said Kentucky Transportation Secretary Rebecca Goodman. "We all have a responsibility to make safe choices on the road. Buckle up, put your phone down and help us keep Kentucky's roads safer for everyone. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-07 16:39:27 | Comments Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 8 Happy Anniversary, Barry and Tracy Stephens (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Boon & Anita Matney (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Boon and Anita Matney (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Caitlin & Jimmy Helm (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Dustin & Jennfer Martin (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Forrest & Ella Lee Wilson (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jared & Chelsea Conover (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Phillip and Dana Richard (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexander Kyle Biggs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dona Depp Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gary Wayne Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haley Blaydes Martin (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Blaydes Shaw (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jackson Lee Willis (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julius Feyette Holmes (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Parker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Korey Hundley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lauren Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marketta Ann Lawless (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matt Mouser | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reagan McCalister (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sammie Jo Wheat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tanner Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Curry | (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.
City Council meeting recap The City of Columbia held their monthly City Council Meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026:
*This is for discussions between a public agency and a representative of a business entity and discussions concerning a specific proposal, if open discussion would jeopardize the siting, retention, or upgrading of the business. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-07 16:36:43 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Get no-cost Voter ID Cards at driver licensing offices From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair Frankfort, KY - Ahead of elections coming up on November 3, 2026, Team Kentucky is reminding eligible registered voters who do not currently have an accepted form of identification that they can get a Voter ID card at no cost at Driver Licensing Regional Offices. Voter ID cards are available year-round and can help eligible Kentuckians meet voting ID requirements if they do not have another accepted form of ID. "Voting is the bedrock of our democracy and allows Americans to have a say in what is best for their communities and our country," said Gov. Beshear. "This program helps eligible voters get the ID they need to have their voices heard this November." Voter ID cards can be requested at any of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) 35 Driver Licensing Regional Offices or at their regularly scheduled popup driver licensing events. When applying, Kentuckians must present proof of identity, proof of Social Security number, proof of Kentucky residency documents, and complete an application form. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-07 16:33:26 | Comments | See topic Politics 
State orders bridge on CR Jones Road to be closed From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator Per the State Transportation Department, CR Jones Road (CR 1445 at MP 0.2) over Caney Fork bridge will be closed due to the condition and analysis or changes in the weight-carrying capacity of the subject structure by the bridge preservation analysis staff. This office has determined that the posting level for the following bridge should be as follows: Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-07 14:45:27 | Comments
First the Library, next the World Members of the 4-H Garden Club, master gardeners and volunteer parents met on Monday evening, October 5, 2026, for their fall service project, planting donated bulbs and plants to beautify the grounds of the Adair County Public Library. Plants were provided by Columbia Walmart, Springhead Farm, and a few local Master Gardeners. Members of the Corray family, Arnold family, and Condon family came to the club meeting to help get the plants into the ground. Master Gardener Veronica Arnold says, "Everyone who participated is excited for spring so they can see which bulbs took root and flowered. But we just have to wait and see!" Veronica says of the youth participating in the Garden Club so far this year, "They have big plans! These kids want to build a bigger, seasonal garden, and give away the produce to the food bank or possibly sell at the farmers market. I am trying to recruit more gardeners and find a plot of land for them to cultivate." 4-H Garden Club meetings are always open door, and kids of all ages are welcome with parental supervision. The next meeting will be held at 5:30pmCT on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-07 09:57:45 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service 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 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Thursday, October 8, 2026 Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Thursday Special: Enchiladas Rancheras 3 cheese enchiladas topped with pork cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and enchilada sauce, served with a salad. $8.50 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! Acapulco Authentic Mexican Grill Columbia - Russell Springs - Nancy | Offering excellent, authentic Mexican food 7-days-a-week. Express specials five days a week, plus appetizers salads, soups, a children's menu and desserts! Try a dinner combination and choose from beef, pork, chicken, or seafood, or select a vegetarian combination anytime. 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 Thursday, October 8, 2026:
ACSO: Injury collision on Hwy N 55 From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle injury collision between a passenger car and a semi truck, at the intersection on HWY N 55 and Cane Valley Rd. A 15 year old male juvenile of Columbia was operating a 2007 Toyota Camry, and attempted to make a left hand turn from Cane Valley Road on HWY 55 and pulled into the path of a 2007 Peterbilt being operated by Benjamin Hardin of Campbellsville, which was traveling northbound on HWY 55. The male juvenile was taken to a Lexington hospital by helicopter for injuries he received in the collision. The collision is being investigated by Deputy Ricky Shirley. Assistance on scene was provided by Adair EMS, CAFD, and the Kentucky State Highway Department. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-10-07 09:49:53 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Celebrating 64 Years of Love By Duane Bonifer John and Jean Collins of Campbellsville celebrated two momentous life events on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Lindsey Wilson University -- the day they got married 64 years ago and the place where they first met more than 65 years ago. "We talked about several places where we'd like to go, then he suggested that we come here," Jean said as she finished her lunch at Lindsey Wilson's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center, which was a field when they were students at the school. "It's the best food around," said John. "This is the best food we can eat." Then he said to Jean: "What better place could we come than where I met you?" Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-07 08:27:32 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Carol Perkins: Date Night Previous Column: I've Fallen and Can't Get Up By Carol Perkins Back in the 1950s and 1960s, Saturday night was all about date night. Every now and then, the date involved another couple, and I even remember cruising around with two other couples in one car. Picture a Saturday when I was just prepping for a date. Can you recall your dating years? First, dating was random. It wasn't unusual or "fast" to date one boy one weekend and a different one the next; if you didn't wear a ring around your neck. Our theory was: how would you know if you met the right one if you had only dated one boy your entire life? My friends and I often dated the same boy at different times. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-10-06 18:48:17 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for October 8 In Memory Birthday Mary Jane Bryant, Adair Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allen Taylor, 83, Adair Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Taggart, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Carol Huff, Columbia, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Thomas Baldwin, Campbellsville, KY (1986-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris Wade DeHart, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lilburn Glyn Kelly, Greensburg, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul E. Bennett, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Wayne Humphrey, Burkesville, KY (1957-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Molen Corbin, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rick Bailey, Adair Co., KY (1953-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Jimmy) Forsyth, Green Co., KY, Adair Co., KY, native (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Shofner, Taylor Co., KY (1925 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Lee Goode, Casey County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Connie Jo Davis, Green County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Dewey Key, Cumberland Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda C. Houston, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Scott, 66 Burkesville, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Thomas York, 85, Burkesville, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Warriner Loy, Russell County, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kerry Roger Jones, 61, Knifley, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Janes, 79, Adair Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Mae Sullivan, 90, Glasgow, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Powell, 75, Louisville, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Sue Johnson Stratton Adair Co., kY native (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Earl Ray, Sr., 61, Green County, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Aline Froedge Whitlow, 91, Metcalfe Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vera Delphine Shaw, 77, Burkesville, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Helen Haney, 91, Greensburg, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Waggener Richards, (d. May 12, 1982) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony (Craig) Byrd, 50, Russell Springs, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Audrey Spivey, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Turner, 69, Columbia, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarice Jean Franklin, 67, Greensburg, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dallas Lee Miller, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Henry Keltner, 91, Clayridge, KY (1934-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack David Catron, 59, Columbia, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Darrell Loy, 65, Columbia, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Sneed, 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jenna Rose Ferguson, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Sinclair, 84, Columbia, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lee John Rogers, 55, Adair County family (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy E. Long, 92, Columbia, KY (1933-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcus Scott Sheene, Casey Co., KY (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Rice Crouch, 85, Columbia, KY (1940-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stevie Joe York, 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Oglesby Peatross, 61, Jamestown, KY (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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