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Downtown Days 2026 Photo Contest winners

From Mike Watson

The Downtown Days 2026 Photography Contest sponsored by the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center brought local photographers into the spotlight. Images capturing Adair County's cultural and emotional atmosphere, connectedness, community familiarity and slower pace of life where all represented in this year's entries.

Winners were chosen by a panel of three photographers and artists based on the photograph's portrayal of people, places, and things best representing Columbia and Adair County.

Amateur Category:
  • First Place - Entry #21: Brian Alexander, Title: Eli Enjoying the Fair
  • Second Place - Entry #24: Mike Hamlett, Title: Sunrise/Sunset
  • Third Place - Entry #19: Carolyn Cowan, Title: Back up the Hill
  • Honorable Mention - #8: Cynthia Ward, Title: Holmes Bend Guardian
Professional Category:
  • First Place - Entry #30: Chris Cavanaugh, Title: Spruce Pine Road
  • Second Place - Entry #25: Chris Cavanaugh, Title: Dandelion
  • Third Place - Entry #1: Chris Cavanaugh, Title: White Oak, Green River Lake
Crowd Favorite--voted upon by the community: #18 Harper Martin, Title: Rare Leucistic Hummingbird

Congratulations to all the winners and a special thank you to all who participated. Remember to keep taking those photographs and we will see you again next year.


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2026-10-12 12:57:35 | Comments


Odette Park adds to public art installation


2026-10-12 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University exchange student Odette Park of South Korea attaches a piece of cloth to the public art installation on the lower level of the W.W. Slider Humanities Center, which is part of a project in art professor Kristyne Gilbert's "Studio Drawing" class.


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LWU DFA Audrey Price to appear on Education Matters

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University Director of Financial Aid Audrey Price will appear on the upcoming broadcast of a Kentucky Educational Television show about college and financial aid.

Price will appear on the KET show "Education Matters," which is scheduled to air for the first time at 8pmCT on Monday, October 12, 2026. It is scheduled to be broadcast 14 more times in October on the KET networks.

Hosted by KET anchor Kelsey Starks, the show features Price along with three fellow financial aid experts: University of Kentucky Associate Director of Assessment, Compliance and Training Bob Fultz; Owensboro Community & Technical College Director of Financial Aid Rosa Gogel; and Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Northwestern Kentucky Outreach Counselor Connor Vogt.

During the hourlong program, the four panelists will explain the true cost of a college education, outline financial options available to students and families, and demystify the notion that a college education has become out of reach for most families.


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2026-10-12 10:49:47 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 84 F
Casey: 82 · Cumberland: 87 · Green: 85
Metcalfe: 84 · Russell: 84 · Taylor: 85
Updated at 4:00pm Monday, October 12, 2026
  High/Low: 84 F / 55 F
SLP: 1013.7
Wind: SSE at 2
Dewpoint: 62 F
Relative Humidity: 48.16%
Precipitation: 0 in. today

Kentucky Mesonet Links:
Adair Co. - Casey Co. - Cumberland Co. - Green Co. - Metcalfe Co. - Russell Co. - Taylor Co.

National Weather Service Links:
Burkesville. Campbellsville. Columbia. Edmonton. Greensburg. Jamestown. Liberty. Russell Springs


Leadership Kentucky accepting ELEVATE 2027 applications

From Carrie Truitt

Frankfort, KY - Leadership Kentucky, one of the oldest and most prestigious statewide leadership development programs in the United States, is now accepting applications for the ELEVATE Kentucky Class of 2027.

ELEVATE Kentucky is a three-session program that offers young professionals (average age 25-35) in-depth personal and professional development while fostering a better understanding of the strengths and challenges facing the Commonwealth. ELEVATE participants return to their organizations with newly developed skills, knowledge, perspective, and a new statewide professional network. Program graduates are better prepared to be catalysts in their organizations and communities to ELEVATE Kentucky.

During each of the three-day sessions, class members will hear from thought-provoking Kentucky leaders, learn about challenges and opportunities facing our state, while they gain insights about their personal leadership abilities. In addition, participants will attend panel discussions, participate in experiential learning opportunities, and gain increased regional and statewide perspective while visiting different regions in Kentucky. Sessions will be held in Pikeville, Owensboro, and Central/Northern Kentucky, running from April through June in 2027.

Applications for the Class of 2027 will be available online until December 11, 2026, at www.leadershipky.org.


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2026-10-12 10:47:55 | Comments


CFR: Firefighters responded to smoke conditions at TRH

From Chris Taylor, Chief
Executive Director Fire-Rescue-EMS, Campbellsville Fire-Rescue

Campbellsville Fire Rescue was dispatched to a report of a working fire with the MRI machine at Taylor Regional Hospital on Old Lebanon Road in Campbellsville early Sunday morning.

Upon arrival firefighters found no fire conditions but mild smoke conditions isolated to the MRI electrical room. Firefighters used thermal imaging devices to find an overheated MRI chiller motor that had overheated with no exposure to the facility. This was related to intermittent power issues related to ongoing storm conditions.

Once the issue was isolated, crews ventilated the structure with positive pressure ventilation. No civilian or firefighter's injuries were reported. No hospital evacuations had to occur and situation was mitigated quickly.

MRI fires can be particularly dangerous situation, but thankfully TRH and CFD train annually on MRI emergencies just for this situation!


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2026-10-12 10:45:05 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Events scheduled for today, October 12, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
5:30pmCT20th Annual Silent City Tour (ID:71296 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
8:00pmCTLWU DFA Audrey Price on KET's 'Education Matters'
Panelists will explain the true cost of a college education, outline financial options available to students and families, and demystify the notion that a college education has become out of reach for most families. (ID:71313 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)

Visit the Events Page for details about the events listed above and for events on upcoming days. Please use our Contact Form to let us know about your organization's upcoming events.

Kentucky Fall Colors


2026-10-11 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes: "While it's still early for the best Fall colors, I did decide to take advantage of the wet, overcast conditions on Sunday and drove over into Russell County to look for some potential photography. However, I'm not sure if I was in Adair or Russell County when I took the photo above."


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Words of Wisdom for October 12, 2026
For Day 285 of 2026. There are 80 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
"The squeaky wheel may get the grease, but it's also the first one to be replaced."

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.


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LWU students mix Klimt, Matisse for public art installation

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University students in an art class are showing what happens when you mix the styles of Gustav Klimt and Henri Matisse, and invite the community to contribute their ideas.

The students, who are part of art professor Kristyne Gilbert's "Studio Drawing" class, are creating a public art installation on the lower level of the W.W. Slider Humanities Center based on the styles of the two late-19th century artists.

Lindsey Wilson students, faculty and staff, along with members of the public, are invited to contribute to the installation by dropping by the lower level of the Slider Center between 8amCT and 4pmCT Monday-Friday through Saturday, October 24, 2026.


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2026-10-12 10:37:43 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University



Verify your registration at: GOVOTEKY
Registration Deadline is October 5, 2026, at 4pm.


Share the Road during National Pedestrian Safety Month

From Marla Marrs/Naitore Djigbenou

Frankfort, KY - October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Team Kentucky is reminding all travelers to stay alert and practice safe habits as they share the road.

"Staying safe on the road is a shared responsibility," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Kentuckians can help save lives by looking out for one another. When traveling, please give yourself time, stay focused, and make safety the priority."

Safe walking and driving habits are especially important at night, which comes earlier through the fall and winter months. Last year in Kentucky, 76% of the 89 pedestrian deaths occurred after dark. So far this year, there have been 57 pedestrian deaths, 40 of which occurred after dark.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is partnering with NHTSA to promote safe driving and walking tips throughout October to improve safety for everyone on the road:


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2026-10-11 20:09:17 | Comments


Silent City Tour is Monday, October 12

From Mike Watson

The Annual Silent City tour of the Columbia Cemetery--the 20th anniversary--is scheduled for 5pmCT on Monday, October 12, 2026. We have a great lineup for this Tour with the following individuals portraying interesting residents of the cemetery. The presenters at the six stops on this amazing tour will be:
  • Dave Thomas
  • LeeAnn Jessee
  • Annita Dial
  • Richard Phelps
  • Mike Watson
  • Introducing: Tabitha Morgan, Amy Thomas and Renea Watson
The Columbia Cemetery was established prior to the year 1812 and was outside the limits of town. Over the past two centuries land has been acquired and the cemetery expanded. Many individuals were interred here, all with interesting stories that could be told. We touch upon just a handful of these individuals each October.

The first Silent City Tour was organized by the Adair County Genealogical Society with assistance of the Adair County Public Library in 2007, and we have not missed a single year--including during the pandemic era. There is no charge for any of our tours--the public is always encouraged to attend.

We ask that guests park at the Adair County Public Library parking lot [307 Greensburg Street], or along the route to the cemetery. We traditionally meet, sign in, then stroll as a group to the beginning point of the Tour. For those with mobility issues, park at the Justice Center parking lot or the Farmer's Market lot and walk up to the Old Section of the cemetery with those who walk from the library.

The Tour usually lasts about an hour. We then invite everyone to return back to the Research Center from whence the procession began and enjoy refreshments and take an opportunity to converse with the presenters.

For more information, call 270-380-1024.


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2026-10-11 20:03:00 | Comments | See topic Mike Watson - History


Birds of Kentucky: Yellow-rumped Warbler


2026-10-11 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
I enjoyed watching a small flock of yellow-rumped warblers harvesting seeds from an autumn-colored vine, until I realized that those seeds are likely poison ivy, and the warblers are now going to deposit those seeds far and wide.


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Saunders sets touchdown record against Georgetown

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University running back Davontaye Saunders made Blue Raider football history, but it was not enough for No. 11 Lindsey Wilson as the Blue Raiders were upset 24-21 in overtime by No. 22 Georgetown (Kentucky) College on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Parnell Family Stadium.

Lindsey Wilson fell to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in the Mid-South Conference. Georgetown improved to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the MSC.

Saunders, a senior from Eminence, Kentucky, crossed the goal line with 2:54 left in the third quarter to give the Blue Raiders a 20-13 lead over the visiting Tigers. It was Saunders' 49th career touchdown as a Blue Raider, the most in program history.


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2026-10-11 19:55:30 | Comments | See topic Sports


ACSO: Traffic stop leads to arrest

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Adair County Sheriff's Deputy Ricky Shirley conducted a traffic stop on KY 92 for a traffic infraction.

After conducting a roadside investigation, Deputy Shirley arrested and charged a Columbia man and woman with several offense, including possession and a parole board warrant. Deputy Shirley was assisted by Deputy Joey Keith.


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2026-10-11 19:53:09 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Philadelphia Vireo spotted in Metcalfe County

Birder Ricky Shive posted an eBird checklist on Friday, October 9, 2026, that included numerous migrating warblers spotted at Dunham Lake in Metcalfe County.

Shive's checklist included one or more of each of the following species: Cooper's Hawk, Downy Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, Philadelphia Vireo, Tufted Titmouse, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Golden-crowned Kinglet, White-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, Song Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow, Black-and-white Warbler, Tennessee Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Bay-breasted Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and Northern Cardinal.

The Philadelphia Vireo (click for picture) made the Kentucky Rare Bird Alert for the day from eBird.


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2026-10-11 19:49:56 | Comments


Col. William Casey and more this weekend

By Mike Watson

Downtown Days brings so many people and associated activities to Columbia and Adair County. The Adair County Genealogical Society and the Adair County Public Library's Genealogy & History Research Center have been very busy during the first few days of October, which is Family History Month in the nation as well as Archives Month.

Downtown Days means the Downtown Days Photo Contest, which is hosted at the Research Center each year. This year voting on 32 photographs of Adair County subject matter has been brisk.


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2026-10-10 21:10:44 | Comments | See topic Mike Watson - History


Saunders scores 49th career touchdown against Georgetown


2026-10-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University senior running back Davontaye Saunders of Eminence, Kentucky, scores his third touchdown of the football game against Georgetown (Kentucky) College on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Parnell Family Stadium to give the Blue Raiders a 20-13 lead with 2:54 left in the third quarter. It was also a record-breaking touchdown as Saunders recorded a program-best 49 career touchdowns. Saunders now has 39 career rushing touchdowns, two shy of the program record.


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ACMS SBDM Council to meet Oct 15

From Samantha Ellis, Principal
Adair County Middle School

The ACMS SBDM Council regular October meeting will be held at 3:30pmCT/4:30pmET on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in the ACMS Conference Room at Adair County Middle School, 510 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY.


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2026-10-10 21:08:01 | Comments | See topic Education


Oct 14 is last day to sign up for Little League Basketball

From Daniel Hedges

The deadline to sign up for Little League Basketball will be 5pmCT on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. There will be no exceptions. Forms with money must be turned in at Downey Eye Clinic.


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2026-10-10 21:06:47 | Comments | See topic Sports

Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 12
Happy Anniversary, Christopher and Natoshia Harmon (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Darrell and Nadene Pelston (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mark and Melissa Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Michele and Mark Hale, 1991 | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Randall and Brenda Clark (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Benjamin Kingrey (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Beth Ann Holmes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bob Chelf | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Bowe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carol Lacy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Josie Rae Blair (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joyce Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peggy Gilbert Hunt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Richie Estes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rollin McQueary | (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.

Phillip Coffey - share some joy

By Phillip Coffey

Mom, Venie Moss Coffey, will be 101 tomorrow or so I have been told! Not anyone still around that remembers or can share the weather conditions the day she was born. Know it was on a Sunday because I looked it up on the so called internet. The stories she has told me about her life cannot be verified by anyone. But my experience, being around her she ain’t lied to me yet.

I know for a fact that she has a good swing in both arms - the right and the left. Tan my hide quicker than a cat can whoop a rat. A sharp shooter she be, take down a retreating stray dog at 50 yards or so with just one shot. Never did cry much myself, but with Her callous hands she could calm my “stormy seas” with just one touch. If you want to see a smiling face or share some joy - just look my Mother up.


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2026-10-10 14:41:12 | Comments

Carol Perkins: Burton Ridge

Previous Column: Date Night

By Carol Perkins

The address was a Columbia one. My mistake was not knowing how far a Columbia address would take me. By the time I arrived, I was in spitting distance of Liberty. At least I felt like I was, but I didn't care; the day was beautiful, and the drive was gorgeous...for me. However, Guy was driving.

"Do you have a clue where we are?" This was foreign territory for him.

Once we headed toward our destination, I knew exactly where I was, but I hadn't driven this route since the 1960s, when it took me through the wilderness (at the time) to Eastern Kentucky University. Long before roads were much nicer and more traveled.

The long drive through here felt really empty and quiet. While driving, I'd often feel trapped and afraid that if I went missing, no one would come looking for me. I recall pulling over and calming myself down. It was a panic attack, but at the time, I didn't know what was happening to me.

"You would buy a sack of manure if it were on sale," he said, ever so dramatically.

I didn't comment that I could use a good sack of manure for my new bushes we were going after. I had found three hydrangeas on Marketplace that would have cost me much more money at a greenhouse than I was going to pay to the person on Burton Ridge.


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2026-10-09 20:17:53 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins


Downtown Days 2026 - popular little one


2026-10-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Charmaine brought her little Coco in the stroller and got lots of greeters in the Friday evening Downtown Days crowd.


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Nominations sought for Coleman Community Service Award

It is that time of year when the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce asks for nominations for the Jim C. Coleman Award.

This year marks the 32nd consecutive year the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce has sought nominations from the public for this prestigious award. The Chamber Coleman Award Selection Committee will choose the Annual Jim C. Coleman Community Service Award Winner, who will be announced and honored at the Annual Chamber Christmas Banquet scheduled for 6pmCT on Monday, November 30, 2026. This year marks the 32nd anniversary for this prestigious award.

You do not have to be a member of the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce to nominate a person for this award. The nomination form may be taken from our website, www.metcalfechamber.com, email to metchamb@outlook.com, the chamber Facebook page, from the Edmonton Herald Newspaper, or stop by the chamber office to pick up an application. Nominations will be accepted until close of business on Monday, November 2, 2026.


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2026-10-09 20:11:34 | Comments

WKU News: Remembering Jim Richards (1936-2026)

Jim Richards ('59, '60, '61), former Coach, Director of Athletics, and Executive Director of the WKU Alumni Association, died on Friday, October 9, 2026. He was 90 years old.

There are very few people more identified with WKU than Richards. He was a notable figure on and around campus for most of the past seven decades as an athlete, Basketball Coach, Golf Coach, Athletics Administrator, Alumni Engagement staff member and dedicated fan.

Richards came to WKU from his native Adair County in 1956, where he became a standout baseball player for Coach E.A. Diddle. He lettered all four years in Baseball, leading all four Topper diamond clubs in batting and serving as team captain his last three seasons.

After a successful coaching career at Auburn and Glasgow high schools--where his 1968 Scottie Basketball Team won the state championship--he returned to the Hill as an Assistant Basketball Coach in 1968. Richards was promoted to Head Coach in 1971 following Western's run to the NCAA Final Four and Coach John Oldham's retirement from coaching. He was named the OVC Coach of the Year in both 1974 and 1976. During this time, he also served as the Golf Coach from 1978 to 1986.

He also served as Coordinator of Men's Athletics from 1978 to 1986. Richards served as Executive Director of the WKU Alumni Association from 1986 to 1993.


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2026-10-09 20:04:52 | Comments | See topic Obituaries

What's Cooking in Columbia Today
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Fiesta Mexico of Columbia
819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT
Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Margarita Mondays!

Monday Special: Burrito Deluxe Two chicken & bean burritos topped with lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $8.99

Appetizers & Salads, Combination Dinners, Vegetarian Combinations, Especial of the House Grill, Especial Seafood, Especial Steak, A La Carte Orders, Side Orders, Kids Menu, Desserts and Beverages. Call in orders are welcome!

Special: Pollo Fiesta A whole chicken breast filled with bacon and cheese, and covered with cheese dip. Comes with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.

--Roy Ayala


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!
Steaks & Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Combinations and Vegetarian Platters, Sides, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers

Click here to read our menu


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 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT


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.

Call our Columbia location at 270-380-1980, or order online at acapulcomexicangrillky.com.


Adair County Schools
Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476
Adair Co Schools menu for October 12, 2026:
No School Today: Data Day for Staff


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, October 12, 2026:
Breaded pork chop, mashed potatoes, cabbage, roll, margarine, fruit, milk



KAFC approves $17K BFLP loan in Green Co.

From Atley Smedley

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved seven agricultural loans totaling $856,115 for projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting.

Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP)
Seven Beginning Farmer loans totaling up to $856,115 were approved. Loan recipients were in Bourbon ($116,250), Franklin ($25,000), Green ($17,790), Hardin ($80,325), Madison ($250,000), Mercer ($116,750), and Todd ($250,000) counties.

The BFLP is designed to assist individuals with some farming experience who desire to develop, expand, or buy into a farming operation. Beginning farmers may qualify for financing to purchase livestock, equipment, or agriculture facilities; to secure permanent working capital; for the purchase of farm real estate; or to invest in a partnership or LLC.

For more information on KAFC participation loans, contact your lender or Bill McCloskey at Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy at (502) 382-6093 or email kafc@ky.gov.


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2026-10-09 13:12:46 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden

LWU English class learns important lessons at ACPL

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University students in English professor Sara Loy's "Writing & Culture" class commemorated the American Library Association's Banned Books Week by learning how the Adair County Public Library navigates book challenges.

The good news: the library has not had to do much of that over the years because, during the last four decades, only one title has been questioned, and that was a children's book.

A big reason for that impressive record is because the library and its staff members remain closely connected to the community it serves. And as Library Director Leeann Jessee told the students, the first step for a library to be firmly connected to its community is to have a lot of conversations with patrons.

"You don't really know what a person wants until you sit down with them and have a one-on-one conversation with them about their interests," said Jessee, who recently completed her 40th year as the library's director.

Creating those connections with patrons helps forge a bond between them and the library so that people become more than a bibliophile who checks out titles -- they also become friends and supporters of the library.

"Public libraries are about choices," said Jessee. "I shouldn't tell you what your choice is. I just want you to have the choice" when you visit the library.


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2026-10-09 08:45:46 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Downtown Days 2026 - a good weekend


2026-10-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Downtown Days .
Even with the weather changes, Downtown Days 2026 turned out to be a good event. The tradition continues!


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LWU students enjoy Couch Night, multiple soccer wins

By Duane Bonifer

For a few hours on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 8, the hillside at Lindsey Wilson University's Walter S. Reuling Stadium was transformed into an outdoor living room.

At least that's how Lindsey Wilson student Kamilah Nana '29 saw it.

Nana was among several hundred Lindsey Wilson students who took to the hill for the university's annual "Couch Night" at Reuling Stadium. Nana was joined by classmates Mugisha Constance '30, Kammora Gaston '30 and Jenesis Bowling '29 on a couch that Bowling borrowed from her boyfriend, graduate student Alexis Santamaria, to watch the Lindsey Wilson-Campbellsville (Kentucky) University women's-men's soccer doubleheader on Ray Wells Field.

"It's like I'm sitting at home on a couch watching a big-screen TV," said Nana, a human services and counseling major from Louisville.


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2026-10-09 08:15:23 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Remembrances for October 12
In Memory Birthday, Wilbur L. Garner, 54, Russell County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Parton, Casey County, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freddy Harper, Windsor, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Sue Lane, Casey Co., KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Davis Morris, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arvis Ray Holt, Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Gaines, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Fiore (Poli) Marrapodi, Adair County, KY (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy Todd Whitlow, Green Co., KY (1976-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Keltner, Taylor County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aaron Walters, Taylor County, KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Mings, Taylor Co., KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lori Ann Antle, Russell County, KY (1962-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William David Cook, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pearlie Mae Popplewell, Russell County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillian Frances Ballard Cooksey, 85, Burkesville, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Genevieve Weaver Burke, Casey Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Garrett III, Casey County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Goff, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Hedgespeth, 89, Taylor County, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rodney Wooten, 60, Milltown, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Mason, 62, Casey County, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bobby Rainwater, 67, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joe Rice, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Mae Huffman Allen, Summer Shade, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Davis Hines, 76, Metcalfe County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Gibson, Metcalfe County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth (Giles) Melton, 58, Adair Co., KY (1959-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Benny Read, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cliff Lamb, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Richards, 1908-1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Allen Marshall Coffey, 89, Greensburg, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Bernard Pendleton, 73, Casey Co., KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Junius Earl Bryant, 94, Adair Co., KY native (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Hunt, 54, Taylor Co., KY (1961-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sheldon Ray Barrett, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stella Martin Allen, 88, Indianapolis, IN (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
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