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BRIGHT Kentucky to visit Columbia Aug 5 The City of Columbia is excited to host the BRIGHT Kentucky Program's visit to Columbia on August 5, 6, and 7, 2026. BRIGHT Kentucky is designed to build the capacity of next-generation leaders (average age 21-40) in the Appalachian region of Kentucky to innovate, collaborate, and advance community and economic development. The Columbia-focused portion of the event, which occurs on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, will include a "Welcome to our Community" by Mayor Hoots, State Representative Amy Neighbors, State Senator Max Wise, and Duane Bonifer, Assistant to the President for Communications and Marketing at Lindsey Wilson University. On Wednesday afternoon, several local businesses in the downtown area will remain open so that visitors can tour and visit some of our shops. They will be staying in Columbia that evening at the new Sleep Inn in New Columbia. "We urge everyone if you see one of these visitors in Columbia or Adair County that date to welcome them to our community," stated Mayor Hoots. "This is a perfect time to showcase our town and neighborhood to others." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-31 16:20:24 | Comments
School Prayer Walk on Aug 9 From Phyllis Burris There will be a Prayer Walk at 4pmCT on Sunday, August 9, 2026, for the Adair County Schools (whole community). We will pray on site at each school for God's nurture and protection for the students, teachers and staff. Everyone is encouraged to attend and show your support for our Adair County Schools. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-31 16:01:31 | Comments | See topic Church News
Agenda for Aug 3 City Council meeting From Woody Sharpe, CMC City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Columbia The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, August 3, 2026, at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Items on the agenda include opening bids for construction of Gas Department building, surplussing police phone equipment, and discussion of a request from Adair County Tourism for funding. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-31 15:59:20 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Free back-to-school supplies on Aug 8 at GBC From Debbie Bennett Gradyville Baptist Church will have free back-to-school supplies from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The church will be offering a free hamburger or hotdog plate with a kids bag of back-to-school supplies, on a first-come, first-served basis. Gradyville Baptist Church is located at 159 Old Gradyville Church Rd., Columbia, KY. Pastor Bro. Gary Kelley. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-31 11:55:51 | Comments | See topic Church News Events scheduled for today, July 31, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Words of Wisdom for July 31, 2026 For Day 212 of 2026. There are 153 days remaining in 2026. From Miss Donna Rieder "The river reaches the ocean not because it's the strongest... but because it never stops moving." 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. There is no more text for this article. Posted on 2026-07-31 08:01:15
Next 2026 Adair County Fair event is Aug 29 Floral halls were held in time for Kentucky State Fair competition on August 20, but the next event for the 2026 Adair County Fair will be a Rodeo on Saturday, August 29, 2026, and the first week in September will be filled with shows, pageants, pulls, rides, food and activities. From September 2-5, admission will be $10, plus $2 for parking. Registration forms and more information can be found at www.adairfair.com. Click title to see the rest of the 2026 Adair County Fair Schedule: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-31 11:43:33 | Comments 
2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey You can help shape the future of recreational boating safety. Whether you spend your time fishing, paddling, skiing, or cruising Kentucky waters, your experience matters. The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS), and Kentucky currently has a low response rate. We want to make sure Kentucky boaters are represented in the national data that helps shape future boating safety efforts and resources. Volunteer participants can complete a short sign-up form for the opportunity to participate in monthly surveys throughout 2026. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-31 11:22:07 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Opinion: Food Is Medicine initiative changing lives By Commissioner Jonathan Shell and Melanie Landrum Frankfort, KY - Kentucky faces a chronic disease crisis. More than 40 percent of our adults live with at least one chronic illness such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity. Together, these diseases cost our state more than $29.4 billion in health care spending annually. These challenges affect not only individual patients, but also entire communities where access to healthy, nutritious meals is often limited. This is why Kentucky's growing Food Is Medicine initiative matters. Earlier this year, Kentucky became the first "Food Is Medicine" state in the nation following passage of Senate Joint Resolution 23. The initiative, led by the Kentucky Hospital Association and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, is helping connect patients with healthier foods while also supporting Kentucky farmers, strengthening local food systems, and improving long-term health outcomes. The concept is straightforward: healthier food can help improve health outcomes, prevent chronic disease, and support recovery. But its impact extends well beyond hospital walls. Food Is Medicine programs create opportunities to support local agriculture, expand markets for Kentucky farmers, and keep more food dollars circulating within local communities. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-31 11:20:46 | Comments
Adair County Fiscal Court July 2026 report By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Adair County Fiscal Court handled a lengthy agenda that ranged from routine financial business to road funding and personnel matters, but the discussion was dominated by two issues: the continuing backlog of fiscal court minutes and the hiring of a new part-time 911 dispatcher. The court approved routine business, including departmental reports, the treasurer's monthly and quarterly reports, budget transfers and the first reading of a budget amendment before turning to a series of action items that generated extended discussion. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-30 20:55:29 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Sparksville Nazarene to host Gideon speaker From Jane Sparks Sparksville Nazarene Church at 9562 Burkesville Road, Columbia, Ky will be hosting a Gideon Speaker on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 10:45amCT. Pastor Robert Adkins and the congregation welcome you. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-30 19:26:44 | Comments | See topic Church News
Governor announces $1.7M for Green River Commerce Park From Scottie Ellis/Brandon Mattingly Frankfort, KY - On July 30, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced further investment in the state's site and building development efforts as more than $5.2 million was approved to support future investment and job creation in Adair, Ballard, Clinton, Floyd, Madison, Magoffin, Monroe and Montgomery counties through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI). "Team Kentucky is continuing to invest in site and building development to lay the groundwork for continued economic momentum and future job opportunities," said Gov. Beshear. "Congratulations to these eight communities. I am excited to see how you will use these investments to create a brighter future for our people." The Adair County Fiscal Court, on behalf of the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority, is planning to construct a 40,000-square-foot speculative building within its Green River Commerce Park. The project was approved for nearly $1.7 million in state support. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-30 15:14:27 | Comments
Chamber of Commerce to meet Aug 11 at Holmes Bend The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next monthly meeting at NoonCT on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Holmes Bend Marina and Resort, 5380 Holmes Bend Rd, Columbia, KY. Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, invites Chamber members to "Join us for a lazy, laid back Lunch on the Lake at Holmes Bend." Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-30 15:10:14 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce
2026 Back to School Bash a success From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor The City of Columbia was incredibly pleased to have had an incredible 2026 Back to School Bash. We were able to host over 200 kids, and almost 400 people at our event, and were only able to do so thanks to our incredible sponsors. A special thank you goes out to the Columbia Street Department and Columbia Parks and Recreation Department for setting up the event and working traffic. Vendors served our community incredibly well by giving away massive amounts of school supplies, food, drinks, candy, and various other things. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-30 15:05:48 | Comments
ACSO: Two-vehicle collision investigated on Hwy 55S From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Thursday, July 30, 2026, at approximately 6:20 a.m., deputies with the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to the 4000 block of Highway 55 South in reference to a two-vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation determined that Dustin McGuffin, who was traveling southbound on Highway 55 South, crossed the centerline into the northbound lane of travel. Shawbtae Giftee, of Indiana, was traveling northbound toward Columbia when she observed McGuffin's vehicle in her lane. Ms. Giftee sounded her horn multiple times, reduced her speed, and attempted to move into the southbound lane in an effort to avoid a collision. Mr. McGuffin then overcorrected, and the vehicles collided. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-30 15:02:38 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 31 Happy Anniversary, Adam Wesley and Brenda Bennett (2021) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Pen and Amy Waggener (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Stacy and Zack Giles (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Steve and Brittany Bean (2024) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, April Gribbins (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Austin Beard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Kelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Marra | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carrie McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chasity Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Roution | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Courtney Vance | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Craig Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Davaa Dorjsuren | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donald Belden (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erin England (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Georgia Hatfield | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Sebastian (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Marshall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jill Wade Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Micah Abbott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Misty Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nadine Giles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Randy Burns | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Ramage | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Carter Morrison | (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.
LWU Doctoral student, professor step onto International Stage By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University doctoral student Mahalia Cain recently took her research overseas while widening her professional circle. Cain presented her work at the International Association of Psychology and Counseling's 2026 Oxford Institute for Global Education and Clinical Practice in Psychology and Counseling, held in Oxford, England. Cain presented with Lindsey Wilson counseling professor Ed Gunberg, who is also her academic adviser in Lindsey Wilson's counselor education and supervision doctoral program. "The experiences I had there were truly indescribable and will stay with me for the rest of my life," said Cain, who is a resident of Williamsburg, Kentucky. "It was an incredible honor to represent LWU and the doctoral program, as well as the counseling profession, on an international stage." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-30 11:30:52 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Draft STIP Plan available for public review, comment From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair Frankfort, KY - Team Kentucky's draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) plan, a four-year listing of scheduled transportation projects using federal transportation funds, is ready for public review. The plan includes projects involving highways, bridges, public transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities and other transportation improvements to enhance safety and mobility in Kentucky. The Draft FY 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (PDF) is now available online and feedback is welcome. The draft STIP is also available at all 12 KYTC Department of Highways district offices. Funding for Adair County projects in the draft includes:
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Lanterns & Tombstones Tour of Mount Carmel Cemetery The next installment of the Fifth Season of the Lanterns & Tombstones Cemetery Walking Tours will start at 7pmCT on Friday, August 7, 2026, in the Mount Carmel Cemetery, 682 Mt. Carmel RD, Columbia, KY. This is the second "On-the-Road" tour of the year, and Dave Thomas and Mike Watson will lead participants through various parts of the Mount Carmel Cemetery, pointing out bits of interesting lore along the way. The tour will form at the edge of the Mount Carmel Church parking area, adjacent to the cemetery. Please do not park in the cemetery. This is a walking tour through the historic cemetery and participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, and bring your enthusiasm. Small flashlights will be provided to aid you in winding your way on the tour. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-29 19:33:45 | Comments
Special Called 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 in special called session at 5pmCT on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Adair County Board of Education Building, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Agenda:
Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-29 18:56:10 | Comments | See topic Local Government 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, Friday, July 31, 2026: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Friday Special: Enchiladas Verdes, $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 Friday, July 31, 2026:
DUO Broadband showcases fiber future at Chamber News of a state of the art company, locally owned and locally operated By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress For most people, high-speed internet simply works. A video starts instantly, a business uploads files in seconds, or a virtual meeting connects without interruption. What happens behind the scenes is rarely seen. That invisible world became the focus of the July Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce luncheon, where representatives of DUO Broadband pulled back the curtain on the technology that now connects thousands of homes and businesses across south-central Kentucky. The presentation combined a look at the cooperative's 72-year history with a live demonstration of one of the most delicate jobs in the telecommunications industry: repairing a broken fiber optic cable. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-29 10:13:03 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Lance Burton, Jimmy McKnight, and GRB at Back to School Bash From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor Catch three amazing performances at Columbia's fourth annual Back to School Bash, starting at 11amCT on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the City Park on Fairground Street in Columbia. Columbia's own Master Magician Lance Burton will perform again this year, joined on stage by magician Jimmy McKnight of Shelbyville, and musical performance by members of the Green River Band. The City invites everyone to come out, bring their kids, and enjoy the free show. All children will receive a free t-shirt, while supplies last, and will have a chance to win other surprise giveaways. There will also be vendors on site giving away school supplies, popcorn, and much more. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-29 09:28:18 | Comments
LWU English class prepared students to enjoy The Odyssey By Duane Bonifer Few audience members are better prepared to see Christopher Nolan's blockbuster adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" than Lindsey Wilson University students who have taken English professor Karolyn Steffens' "Mythology & Folklore in Literature" class. "The Odyssey," which tells the story of Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, on his 10-year journey home after the Trojan War, is one of the ancient texts students read in Steffens' class, which she last taught in the spring. And thanks to the 2017 translation of the 3,000-year-old epic poem by classicist scholar Emily Wilson, "The Odyssey" has been one of the more popular books in the class. Wilson's translation of "The Odyssey" was also the core text that informed Nolan's film, which opened nationwide on July 17, 2026. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-29 09:01:43 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for July 31 In Memory Birthday, Jean Greene, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon J. Walker, Columbia, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Snow Lloyd , Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Huey Lee York, Somerset, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winnie Lou Walters, Russell County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Coe, Jr., 84, Russell County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis (Tater) Pyles, Columbia, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flonnie Mae Melson, 73, Rusell County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris Dennis Price, Green County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nadine Giles, Adair County, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Paul Asa, Taylor County, KY (1931-2015). | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Patty Jean (Pat) Brown Wilson, Cumberland Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Carolyn Hall Maddox, Green County KY, (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia Hatfield, 92, Adair Co., KY, (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Bell Corbin Parrish, Magnolia, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Monroe Stovall, 82, Metcalfe Co., KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Francis Brucker, 69, Casey Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Larry Junior Cox, 66, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances DeSpain Grimsley, Green County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sgt. Lee Willard Gist, formerly of Taylor Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian Vire Hamilton, 84, Metcalfe Co., KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gage Wilson, infant (2018-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Floyd, 71, Casey Co., KY native (1945-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheryl S. Strodtman, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diana Elizabeth Lemmon, 58, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Katheryn Shuffett, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Lynn Jones, 86, Green Co., KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Esther Tucker, 85, Knifley, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gregory H. Caldwell, 68, Columbia, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilda Cox, 77, Cumberland Co., KY (1937-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Johnson, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Pearl Melton Norris, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Kearnes, 77, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis "Tater" Pyles 7/31/13 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winnie Neat, (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthdays, Lilith & Kaylie Meyer, stillborn twins, Adair Co., KY (31 Jul 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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