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4-H Country Ham Auction is October 29

By Tony Rose
Adair County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development

We are looking for people or businesses that would be interested in bidding on and purchasing the ham gift baskets at this year's 4-H Country Ham Auction. If you are interested in potentially attending as a buyer, contact Tony Rose at 270-384-2317 or by email at trose@uky.edu.

The Adair County 4-H Program will be holding its 15th 4-H Country Ham Auction starting at 5:30pmCT on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

This year, 33 4-H Youth will be auctioning off their hams. Each youth will design and create a ham gift basket that will be auctioned off along with the ham they produce. The hams have been produced by the youth as part of their 4-H Country Ham project.

Proceeds from the ham auction will be divided as follows:
  • 90 percent of the total proceeds will be equally divided among the youth who auction off hams.
  • 10 percent of the total proceeds will go to a Country Ham scholarship. Each year, a graduating senior who participates in the ham project may apply. Up to three $300.00 scholarships will be awarded.
We hope you will help support our local 4-H youth by participating in our 15th 4-H Country Ham auction. Just show up just before 5:30pmCT on October 29 to participate. Rumor has it that the hams are very tasty this year, so don't miss out.


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2026-10-16 13:13:46 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service


Scenic Adair Co.: Morning rays


2026-10-16 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Pam Capozziello.
Pam writes, "Caught a ray from the sun early this morning at sunrise! Hard to capture these kind of shots but worth the effort trying to get one!"


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City Council to meet Oct 19

From Woody Sharpe, CMC
City Clerk/Treasurer

The Columbia City Council will hold a special called meeting at 12:30pmCT on Monday, October 19, 2026, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

Special Called Meeting Agenda:


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2026-10-16 13:09:53 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 55 F
Casey: 55 · Cumberland: 57 · Green: 54
Metcalfe: 54 · Russell: 56 · Taylor: 54
Updated at 4:00pm Friday, October 16, 2026
  High/Low: 74 F / 55 F
SLP: 1017.1
Wind: W at 3
Dewpoint: 50 F
Relative Humidity: 84.7%
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


Homemakers Holiday Bazaar is Nov 21

The 2026 Homemaker Holiday Bazaar is a local craft market organized by the Adair County Extension Homemakers. Money generated from the Bazaar supports scholarships and educational programs of the Homemakers. The Bazaar will take place from 8:30amCT to 1:30pmCT on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

Registration for the Bazaar is due by 4:30pmCT on November 18, 2026, and tables cost $15-30. To register, return a signed vendor sheet with payment to the Extension Office at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia KY. Anyone may be a Bazaar vendor, including non-Homemaker members. After 37 tables are sold, no new vendors will be accepted. First come, first served. A will-call list will be kept until the Bazaar.

For more information, see events.mgcafe.uky.edu.


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2026-10-16 11:19:18 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service


Gov. Beshear appeals FEMA decisions on June 2026 Storms

From Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - - On October 16, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to David Arnot, acting associate administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), appealing President Donald Trump's denial of Public Assistance for five counties affected by widespread flooding and severe weather that took place in June of this year.

In the letter, the Governor also urged FEMA to reconsider its sweeping denial of the state's inclusion in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; asked for additional counties to be added to the Individuals and Households Assistance Program, including Cumberland County and Marion County; and requested an adjustment of the incident period time from just five days to June 17-30, per the National Weather Service report.


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2026-10-16 11:13:10 | Comments | See topic Kentucky


Events scheduled for today, October 16, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTHealth Fair blood draws at T.J. Health Columbia for event on October 24th (ID:71341 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
8:00amCTJim Blair Pumpkin Trail setup and registration (ID:71237 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:30pmCT2026 Adair County Tourism Mixer
313maple florist & events, 212 Public Square, Columbia, KY (ID:71098 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
7:00pmCTFootball: Indians vs Edmonson Co. Wildcats (ID:71350 | 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.

From friendly canine to local drug enforcer


2026-10-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Cally, an 8-year-old blonde Labrador Retriever of the Columbia Police Department's K9 unit, locates where Sgt. Trevor Foster, left, has hidden drugs during a demonstration on Thursday, October 15, 2026, for Lindsey Wilson University counseling professor Mahalia Cain's "Substance Abuse" and "Abnormal Psychology" classes.


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Words of Wisdom for October 16, 2026
For Day 289 of 2026. There are 76 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
"Never fear shadows; it simply means there's a light shining nearby."

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 2026-10-16 12:55:37

Coaches still needed for Little League Basketball

From Daniel Hedges

Coaches are still needed for Kindergarten-First Grade Little League Basketball and for Grades 4-5 Little League Basketball, and possibly another coach for 2-3 Little League Basketball.

Teams will be drafted after evaluations on Sunday, October 18, 2026, and coaches are expected to help with the evaluations. For more information or to sign up, email daniel.hedges@adair.kyschools.us.


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2026-10-16 11:09:13 | Comments | See topic Sports



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


Medical cannabis now available across all KY licensing regions

From Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - On October 16, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that medical cannabis is now available across all 11 of Kentucky's dispensary licensing regions following the opening of Sunnyside Dispensary in Floyd County. The dispensary officially opened its doors on Monday, October 12, following approval from Team Kentucky's Office of Medical Cannabis on Friday, October 9, and serves as the first dispensary in the Mountain Region.With this opening, Kentucky now has 26 operating dispensary facilities.

"Kentuckians suffering from PTSD, cancer, terminal illnesses, sickle cell anemia and more deserve a safe, non-addictive option for relief, and medical cannabis provides that," said Gov. Beshear. "With this week's opening of Sunnyside Dispensary, we now have dispensaries open in all 11 licensing regions throughout the commonwealth. Every step of this process has put patients first, and I'm proud of the progress we've made."

For more information on qualifying conditions or to find a participating provider and begin the application process, visit KyMedCan.Ky.gov.


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From friendly canine to local drug enforcer

By Duane Bonifer

Two classes of Lindsey Wilson University students learned about drug enforcement on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from one of the Columbia Police Department's most tireless and successful crusaders against illegal narcotics.

Students in counseling professor Mahalia Cain's "Substance Abuse" and "Abnormal Psychology" classes watched Cally, an 8-year-old blonde Labrador Retriever of the Columbia Police Department's K9 unit, demonstrate how she ferrets out drugs in various settings and situations.

No matter the location or where contraband was hidden during a demonstration in a parking lot behind the university's Biggers Sports Center, Cally correctly informed her handler, Sgt. Trevor Foster, where narcotics had been placed. He rewarded her each time by allowing her to play with a nearly indestructible ball for a few minutes before Cally seemed to blithely move on to the next challenge.

Cally has been trained to locate cocaine, marajuana and methamphetamine. Foster said that lately methamphetamine has been the most common drug Cally has helped uncover. But he noted that the deadly fentanyl "is making a comeback" in the region. He aims to keep Cally away from fentanyl because even a trace of the synthetic opioid drug can be lethal to humans and dogs.

"Cally is a single-purpose dog, trained for article search," said Foster.


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2026-10-16 10:53:06 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


What Would Rose Do? Foundation started in her memory


2026-10-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo from the Foundation.
Rose had only seven years. But she packed those years with family, friends, school, animals, four-wheelers, crafts and the desire to experience something new. The "What Would Rose Do? Foundation" hopes to take that enthusiasm and pass it along, one child and one opportunity at a time.


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Moles: what works on to get rid of them

If moles have invaded your yard, you have probably tried repellent sprays, pellets, and those vibrating stakes from the garden center. Here is the hard truth: according to university extension programs from Purdue to Penn State to Michigan State, most of those products do little or nothing. The moles are still there because the products that dominate the store shelves are largely ineffective.

The first surprise is what moles are actually after.


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2026-10-15 21:16:00 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden


Rose Morgan's Legacy Lives On

Residents of Breeding recently found something unusual in their mailboxes. It was a letter, but more importantly, it was a reminder of a little girl whose short life left a lasting mark on her family, her school and her community.

The letter told the story of Rose Morgan and introduced the "What Would Rose Do? Foundation", a new nonprofit organization created in memory of the 7-year-old Breeding girl who lost her life in a December 2024 automobile collision.

Its mission is as simple as the question in its name: What would Rose do?


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2026-10-15 21:06:55 | Comments


Football: Indians back in action on Friday

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County Indians Varsity Football team will return to the field on Friday, as they host the Edmonson County Wildcats (1-6) at home.

Come out and support you Adair County Indians as they get back on the gridiron, with kickoff scheduled for 7pmCT on Friday, October 16, 2026, at ACHS Indian Field, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Tickets are $8, and can be purchased online at events.hometownticketing.com.

The Tribe got off to a hot start this season, but hit a three-game skid before the bye week as competition toughened. The Indians will hopefully get an opportunity to bounce back and get one back in the win column after the week off.


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2026-10-15 17:05:10 | Comments | See topic Sports

Columbia-Adair EDA to meet Oct 21

From Larry Walker, Chairman
Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority

The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold the next monthly meeting at 8amCT on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-10-15 12:58:24 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Birds of Kentucky: Mallard


2026-10-15 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
A mallard glides by in the reflection of autumn leaves.


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Boil Water Advisory lifted

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District
October 15, 2026

As of 11:38am on October 15, 2026 the Boil Water Advisory for all consumers starting on Burkesville Street at the bypass to the Court House and all side roads, Tutt Street and all side roads, Bomar Heights and all side roads, Harvey Street and all side roads, Curry Street, Allen Street, Rice Drive, and West Guardian Street has been lifted by the Division of Water.

This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water.


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2026-10-15 12:52:44 | Comments

Wild Game Dinner fundraiser at KVFD on Oct 17

From Frances Salyers

There will be a Wild Game Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser at 4pmCT on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Knifley Fire Department, 6130 Elkhorn Rd, Knifley, KY.

Admission is free, with donations greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward helping veterans and children with disabilities experience the joy of hunting and fishing.

For more information, or to make a donation to the silent auction, text Justin Pounders at 270-634-2517.


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2026-10-15 12:06:31 | Comments

Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 16
Happy Anniversary, Chris & Christina Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Chris and Christina Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Joe N. and Ada T. Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Shad and Shauna Grant (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alton Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bill Ware | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donna Jean Green | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eric S. Hare | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gavin Harrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Raymond Watson (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stellan Jacob Ferrill | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Taylor Michelle Ryan Burton (1996) | (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.

2026 Adair Co. Schools State Accountability results

Adair Elementary Climbs as Region Dips;
ACHS ranks in state's top 10% for Post-Secondary Readiness

From Sarah Hatton
Director of Secondary Instruction and District Assessment Coordinator

Adair County Schools' 2025-26 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) results show continued growth across all three grade bands. All three schools earned an overall Yellow/Medium rating. Adair County High School and Adair County Middle School came in below last year's record results, but both schools remain above where they stood in 2024, and above the state average. This was a difficult year across south-central Kentucky. Of 93 schools in the 19-district regional comparison group*, 61 schools saw their overall scores decline. Adair County Elementary School was one of the few schools that moved up!

ACES raised its overall score from 64.0 to 67.1 and now sits above the state average on every indicator.

ACHS posted a Blue/Very High postsecondary readiness rate of 122.0, third-highest of 20 high schools in the region and 21st of 227 statewide.

Kentucky's combined indicator score adds a school's current performance to its change from the prior year. After double-digit gains in 2025, ACHS and ACMS faced a high bar: a school can hold strong performance and still see its combined score fall, based on comparison to the previous year.

No Adair County school is identified for federal support for any group of students. ACMS, which exited Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) status for students with disabilities in 2025, continues to remain out of that status this year.


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2026-10-15 10:48:38 | Comments | See topic Education


The Silent City 2026: Mary Louisa Reed and daughters


Tabitha Morgan, Renea Watson & Amy Thomas portray Mary Louisa Reed & Daughters for the 20th Anniversary Silent City, held on Monday, October 12, 2026.


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2026-10-15 10:40:26 | Comments


Scenic Columbia: October 15 Sunset


2026-10-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener.
After all the good, much-needed rain, a celebration sunset.


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Sign up now for Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show

From Mike Watson

The Adair County Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show will be held from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Adair County VFW Post #6097, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY.

Many Regional Authors & Artists will be on hand, showcasing works of non-fiction & fiction, history & genealogy, local history, biography & memoir, poetry, how-to, science-fiction, religious & inspirational, children's literature, gardening, and much more!

There is no fee to vend, but space is limited, so sign up early for a booth! Email adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270-380-1024.

The Adair County Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show is sponsored by Mike and Renea Watson, the Adair County Arts Council, Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots, the Adair County Public Library, Genealogy & History Center, Adair County Genealogical Society, and Adair Heritage Association.


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2026-10-15 10:26:32 | Comments | See topic Books

WKU: KY Mesonet mobile app receives a makeover

Download links: KY Mesonet for iOS | KY Mesonet for Android

For the first time in nearly four years, the Kentucky Mesonet app has been updated with a new look to go with new products.

The app, which debuted in 2018 for both iOS and Android devices, provides users with real-time, local weather conditions for nearly 90 sites. Variables including current temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed and direction, barometric pressure, solar radiation and more remain staples with the updated look. Webcam imagery, which was added to the app in its last update in late 2022, is also available. However, users can now look back at an hour's worth of imagery in addition to the current view, thanks to a new timelapse feature.

The newest version of the app was developed by Mesonet Applications Developer ChunHei (Leo) Yuen along with Systems Architect Andrew Quilligan and can be accessed simply by updating the existing app.

In addition to having the ability to look at past weather camera images, users can also view past weather data, as well as soil conditions at varying depths, for the first time through the app.


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2026-10-15 10:21:13 | Comments

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, October 16, 2026:
Catfish, Tenderloin, Country Ham, Chopped Steak with Peppers and Onions, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Fried Apples, Broccoli Casserole, California Medley, Breaded Squash, Hush Puppies, Rolls

Come In, Grab A Plate, and Enjoy!


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

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.


A Reminder - Make this Friday the day to Experience the Fantastic FRIED FISH available every day from our menu. Many like it even better grilled. Ask your server.

--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


Happy Hawg BBQ
114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 270-585-4671. Open from 10:30amCT to 5pmCT Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover accepted.
New Menu for Fall 2026!
Get plates or sandwiches with shoulder, pulled pork, pulled chicken, ribeye & brisket, hot dogs, chili dogs, chuck wagon, catfish, richie rich burgers, pork burgers, df burgers (dipped in hot sauce), slaw burgers, philly cheese steak sandwiches, or smoked bologna. Sides include baked beans, potato salad, slaw, vinegar slaw, grilled cabbage, and mac & cheese. There's also sweets and snacks on the new menu.
Randy Young, owner


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
ACES and ACPC menu for October 16, 2026:
Breakfast: Whole grain muffins
Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun or pizza crunchers with marinara, garden salad, corn nuggets, cookie, fresh fruit options

ACMS menu for October 16, 2026:
Breakfast: Whole grain muffins
Lunch: Pizza crunchers with marinara, garden salad, corn nuggets, cookie, fresh fruit options

ACHS menu for October 16, 2026:
Breakfast: Whole grain muffins
Lunch: Pizza crunchers with marinara, garden salad, corn nuggets, cookie, fresh fruit options


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, October 16, 2026:
Pot Luck!



KELC Releases September 2026 Unemployment Report

From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary September 2026 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

The preliminary September 2026 jobless rate was unchanged from August and up 0.2 percentage points from one year ago.

The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for September 2026 was 4.2%, which was up 0.1 percentage points from August and down from the 4.4% recorded in September 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.


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2026-10-15 10:13:50 | Comments | See topic Kentucky

Little League Basketball evaluations are Sunday

From Daniel Hedges

Signups for Little League Basketball are now closed. I will not entertain signups after today. Awards are ordered. Insurance has to be filed. As the form stated, no refunds. So much of this has to be done ahead of time.

We have 130 kids signed up for Little League Basketball and Cheer. Coaches will be in contact next week. Schedule will be released next week.

Below is the evaluation information. If you want to coach, I encourage you to be there for the evaluations to evaluate the kids. If a kid cannot make it then they will be evaluated and placed as best as possible but WILL get to play. We do not have time to offer 3 and 4 options of nights to evaluate. We will draft with coaches this night. Evaluations will be for basketball ONLY. Cheer coaches will be in touch in the next couple of weeks.

Player Evaluations will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the following times:
  • K-1st 2:30pmCT-3:30pmCT
  • 2nd-3rd 3:30pmCT-4:30pmCT
  • 3rd-5th 4:30pmCT-5:30pmCT
The draft will be done immediately after the evaluations, and coaches are expected to help with the evaluations.


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2026-10-15 08:46:44 | Comments | See topic Sports

District Summative Data by school


2026-10-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Sarah Hatton, Adair Co. Schools.
2026 District Summative Data by school with change from 2025, for ACHS, ACMS, and ACES.


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Inaugural Worship on the Hill is Oct 18

By Duane Bonifer

The director of the Lindsey Wilson University Singers hopes an upcoming October 18 musical event will become an annual affair on campus.

The Singers will be part of a debut of "Worship on the Hill" at 7:30pmCT on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in V.P. Henry Auditorium. It is free and open to the public.

The evening of music -- which will include a variety of spiritual and sacred compositions featuring Southern and urban gospel, modern hymns and contemporary Christian music -- will spotlight performances by the Lindsey Wilson Singers, as well as the Lindsey Wilson Concert Choir, and guest soloists Benson Sexton '04, Leah Sexton, Brinkley Crook '27 and Gabe Coleman '30.

A song will also be performed in Spanish in honor of Lindsey Wilson campus ministries' annual mission trip to the Dominican Republic.

Members of Mosaic Campus Ministries will also participate in the inaugural event, as well the university's John Wesley Scholars.

Lindsey Wilson Director of Choral Activities Jennifer Bersaglia hopes the pieces of the October 18 concert will add up to an event that will become an annual autumn tradition on campus.

"It will be a wonderful partnership between the many elements of our vibrant campus ministry," said Bersaglia. "It's all about bringing together different elements of the university for a special evening of music and worship."


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2026-10-15 08:40:35 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Remembrances for October 16
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Patton Asberry, 72, Dunnville, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Kuhn, Adair County, KY (1971-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce S. Coe, Jamestown, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Gray, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walter H. (Perk) Perkins, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jon C Sneed (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lora E. Perry, Taylor Co., KY (1913-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Lillian Robertson, Russell Springs, KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harry Skaggs, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Isabelle Brockman, Taylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Popplewell, Columbia, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Hatfield Burris, Columbia, KY (1951-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Marion A. Cedar age 97, Casey County, KY (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Jean Oakes Pickett, Russell Co., KY, Green Co., KY native (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lisa Hunt Montgomery, Taylor County, KY (1965-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Hernandez-Garcia, Russell Co., KY (1995-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Mae Bradshaw, Somerset, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Loy Murphy, 72, Adair County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell (Rusty) Anthony Huckaby, 58, Russell Co./formerly of Adair Co., KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvin Thorsen, 83, Adair County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Winfrey Hale, Russell County, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bruce A. Ballenger, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Jean Patterson, Casey County, KY (1966-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ellen Faye Cowherd, Taylor Co./Ohio Co., KY native (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (Sonny) Baker, 88, Green County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janne Toms, Casey County, KY (1921-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sallie M. Cox Shuffett, Green County, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Dennis Morgan, Sr., Casey County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clyde Robert Poynter, Green Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bridget S. Maupin, 58, Adair Co., KY (1967-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Raymond A. Martin, 97, Columbia, KY (1923-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bruce J. Marzec, 64, Jamestown, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernestine (Teenie) Beaty, 82, Liberty, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary W. Bell, Sr., 68, Liberty, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Reece Kessler, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hettie E. Denton Burton, 75, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnnie S. Bryant, 77, Summer Shade, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillian Douglas Brown, Liberty, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Lee Curry, 58, Columbia, KY (1962-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ellen Carson Coker, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melvin Odell Wooten, 65, Columbia, KY (1958-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Odell Baker, 74, Adair County, KY (1942-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Odell Tabor, 71, Columbia, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Luttrell, 83, Russell Co., KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruel Oakes, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
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