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State Real Property Tax Rate drops for 6th consecutive year From Kinsey Woodson Frankfort, KY - On July 16, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the commonwealth's real property tax rate has dropped for the sixth consecutive year, decreasing to 10.3 cents per $100 of assessed value in 2026. Kentucky law requires the Kentucky Department of Revenue to set the real property rate no later than July 1 of each year. "Prices are too high right now, and every dollar counts. I'm focused on helping our families save," Gov. Beshear said. "We've lowered income taxes and the property tax rate, temporarily lowered gas and diesel prices and provided tax relief through the homestead exemption. Folks shouldn't be struggling to get by -- they should be able to get ahead and live out the American Dream." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-18 11:14:44 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
Opinion: Question everything By Marie Freeman China has 1 billion people America has around 300 million. China has 314 data centers. They are light years ahead of us right now on technology, fast speed rail, electric cars. The U.S. has thousands of data centers, with over 2,700 facilities including 1,113 operating and 1,596 planned projects as of July 2026, totaling 427,342 MW of capacity. Northern Virginia and Silicon Valley are among the most popular locations due to strong connectivity and infrastructure. How are they so far advanced in technology have 1 billion people with that many data centers? What are we truly using this electric water hungry technology for? Now we have contaminated water in Wyoming. Very serious contamination! The data center in Cave city will use 300,000 gallons of water a day! That doesn't even include demand to our electrical grid in South central ky. I shed a tear for mammoth Cave. It will change forever! Adair county needs to make a decision now on our infrastructure. And put a hand out to our neighboring counties to save Green River. Water contamination concerns around data centers often involve changes to nearby groundwater or public water quality tied to cooling water systems and their chemicals, such as biocides (to control microbes), corrosion inhibitors, and trace heavy metals. In one reported case near a Meta data centre in Georgia, a resident said her well water had sediment/residue and she was afraid to drink it, though Meta commissioned an independent groundwater study that found its operations did not adversely affect local groundwater conditions: www.sehn.org. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-18 11:12:23 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Where data center developers are looking to build in Kentucky Earlier this month, The Kentucky Lantern compiled a list of planned and proprosed data center locations across the state of Kentucky: kentuckylantern.com: See where data center developers are looking to build in Kentucky. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-18 11:11:10 | Comments
Mark Twain Storytelling Festival - What's next? "Columbia and Adair County, KY have the name Mark Twain. They own it."Robert Brock, a professor at Lindsay Wilson University, recounts his experience embodying Mark Twain, which grew to become a significant and enjoyable part of his career. After touring Kentucky as Mark Twain with the Kentucky Humanities Council's Chautauqua program, he joined Lindsey Wilson University to start the theater program. Brock said when he moved to Columbia he noticed the Mark Twain Marching Band Festival and wondered what the heck Mark Twain had to do with this place. He said his next discovery was a historical marker on the Adair County Courthouse Square declaring Mark Twain's mother - Jane Lampton - was born here. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-17 23:31:56 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene 
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Words of Wisdom for July 18, 2026 For Day 199 of 2026. There are 166 days remaining in 2026. From Miss Donna Rieder "It is easier to believe a lie one has heard a thousand times than to believe a fact one has never heard before." 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 2026-07-18 11:15:45
Proposed use of Title IV grant funds at Adair Co. Schools From Holly Trowbridge Federal Programs and Grants Adair County Schools July 16, 2026 Dear Adair County Schools Stakeholders, We are pleased to announce that Adair County Schools has been awarded funding through the Title IV, Part A-Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Grant. This federal grant will strengthen educational opportunities and support for all students in our district. During the 2025-26 school year, grant funds supported a College/Career Counselor position at Adair County High School, which proved highly beneficial to students. We are pleased to continue funding this position, as it directly supports students' access to expanded career, higher education, and social-emotional learning opportunitics. This initiative meets the grant's criteria for Well-Rounded Educational Activities and Safe and Healthy Student Activities. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-17 14:34:32 | Comments | See topic Education
Letter: Who is responsible for mowing along road? Richard Raines writes: On Vicky's picture, it looks like the grass from the guardrail to the side of the road is mowed. Since Burkesville Road is a state highway, they are responsible for the middle of the road to the end of their right of way. I don't know how "wide" their right of way is, but probably not far past the end of the road. A lot of the time they WILL mow farther then the end of the right of way if there are no obstructions.Comments re: Who should mow these spots in New Columbia? Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-17 14:29:57 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Opinion: Governors Schools are an investment in Kentucky GSA invests in the future of Kentucky as the program receives funding from private donors and the General Assembly. This investment has been paying dividends for nearly 40 years. If you know a creative high schooler, tell them about GSA. By Jason Brooks, Director Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts It's extremely rare when someone who attends a high school summer program grows up to eventually lead the very organization that made the experience possible. But that is exactly what Kim Baker did. She's the current President and CEO of Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA). While in high school, she attended the inaugural class of Kentucky's Governor's School for the Arts in 1987. The Governor's School for the Arts (GSA), now a signature program of KPA, was born in 1987 from Governor Martha Layne Collins' vision of creating a free, residential summer program inviting the state's most promising young artists to give them a real shot. Kim's story is not a coincidence; she's one of over 9,200 Kentuckians whose stories GSA has helped write. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-17 11:58:36 | Comments
Letter: Importance of acting now Marie Freeman writes: Cave city looking at legal ramifications on data center. To little to late? Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-17 11:51:58 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Bearwallow Church Homecoming is Aug 2 From Chris Corbin Bearwallow Church will be having its annual Homecoming Service at 9:30amCT on Sunday, August 2, 2026. We will be sharing a history of the church, and The Southern Heirs will be singing. There will also be a meal following the service. Please come bring a friend and be blessed. Bearwallow Church is located at 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-17 11:47:13 | Comments | See topic Church News
Emojis popularized in late 1990s, use with care July 17th is World Emoji Day. Emojis were first popularized in the late 1990s. An emoji is a pictogram, logogram, or ideogram embedded in text and used in electronic messages and web pages. The primary function of modern emoji is to fill in emotional cues otherwise missing from typed conversation as well as to replace words as part of a logographic system. - Source: Wikipedia Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-17 10:48:47 | Comments
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug moving in this fall The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha Halys to its few friends) is a relatively new American annoyance, believed to have hitchhiked over from Asia in a shipping container and first identified in Allentown, Pennsylvania in the late 1990s. It has since spread to more than 40 states - ours being one of them. The shield-shaped, roughly half-inch bug doesn't bite, sting, spread disease, damage your house, or reproduce indoors. It doesn't even eat anything while it's in your home. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-17 10:34:18 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors 
Avoid scams - eight tips to help Safeguarding your personal information, financial accounts, and devices should always be a priority. Use the tips below to PROTECT yourself: Keep security software updated, block spam calls, and report suspected scams. Lock your devices, use strong passwords, and enable multi-factor authentication. Read all documents and correspondence carefully. Remember that legitimate businesses will not rush or threaten you. If a meeting is unavoidable, bring a trusted person with you and meet in a public place. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-16 23:06:50 | Comments
Response to opinion of Dr. Robert Morrison Writer responds to data center opinion: Thank you Robert, for your solid input. I guess we simply have to wait to see if there will be interest by companies building a data center in Adair, and then see that our elected politicians make a wise decision.Re: Opinion: Adair Co. does have the resources datacenters need Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-16 23:03:50 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 18 Happy Anniversary, Wallace & Sharon Feese (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Billy & Libby Fudge (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Davey & Sarah Burton (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kathryn & Jeffrey Yarberry (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kevin & Tamra Atwood (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mike & Kim Barbee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Troy & Susan (Sharpe) Pollard (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Chris Oliver. LWC Head Football Coach (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Absher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Hoots | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Estelene Hayes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Felicia Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George Thomas Keltner (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gracie Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jalen Bubba Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jane Breeding (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Cross | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Merrill "Meff" Hodges | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Absher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joey Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Michael Stalcup | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joseph Absher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JR Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kristi Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison Williams (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert L. Dial (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tanja Staton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Kolt and Cooper King (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Business Anniversary, Libby's, (2018) | (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.
LAUGH - My abbreviated Philosophy By Phillip Coffey Laugh with the ease of the low-level pain-relieving. Laugh though flowers with their beauty, soon tossed - with the sunshine fading cost. So much toil with only life lessons gain. Soldiers March with sores on their feet - widows morn, children weep, others scorned, kneeling - fervently they pray. Rise above all those daily blues - laugh - reflections in a gentle breeze. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-16 22:51:58 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Tourism Commission Board to meet July 21 From Paige Nickel Adair County Executive Director of Tourism The Columbia Adair County Tourism Commission will be having their monthly meeting at NoonCT on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-16 15:58:23 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Temporary closure of US127 across Wolf Creek Dam on July 23 From Amber Hale The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam (mile point 1.6) from 8amCT to 4pmCT on Thursday, July 23, 2026. This closure is necessary for ongoing rehabilitation work on the dam's spillway gates. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes during the closure. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-16 15:51:24 | Comments
KELC releases June 2026 Unemployment Report From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary June 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 June 2026 jobless rate was up from the 4.5% reported in May and up 0.1 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for June 2026 was 4.2%, which was down from the 4.3% recorded for May and up from the 4.1% recorded in June 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-16 10:26:23 | Comments | See topic Kentucky 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, Saturday, July 18, 2026: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Saturday Special: Enchiladas Supremas 4 corn tortillas - 1 beef, 1 chicken, 1 cheese, 1 bean - topped with enchilada sauce, cheese lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $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.
Community invited to T.J. Health Columbia Celebration From Stacey Biggs T.J. Health Columbia is turning 10, and the community is invited to help celebrate. T.J. Health Columbia will be hosting a community cookout from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at T.J. Health Columbia, 901 Wellness Way. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served, and there will be activities for the kids. T.J. Health Columbia is excited to commemorate this special milestone and thank the community we're proud to serve. We hope to see you on Wednesday. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-16 10:24:09 | Comments | See topic Health Care
Opinion: Adair Co. does have the resources datacenters need By Robert Morrison Ph.D, Ph.D, MBA, MSc, MSc, MSc. After reading the submission by Mig Feuser of the Adair Progress while doing my morning check of my hometown news, I felt the need to interject about what I find to be a major analytical gap leading to the conclusion of the article, which is that Adair County is not a good candidate for a datacenter. Actually, Adair County is an outstanding candidate for a datacenter location. On a comical note, I asked some datacenters via three different AI chatbots, and all three agreed with my assessment that Adair County is a good location for a datacenter. However, I applaud county and city officials for being proactive and discussing these impacts. My intent is not to pick a fight with Mig Feuser, but to provide some insight from the Texas experience, hoping Adair County takes that into account if the need should arise. Although datacenter engineering is not my professional expertise, I have gained some reliable insight from a close family member who is a mechanical engineer and has been building datacenters for the past few years. However, my personal expertise is business management, finance, technology management, information systems, accounting, and industrial technology, the majors of my graduate degrees, and I have consulted on international industrial development projects, so it is not completely outside my wheelhouse. The error in the conclusion results from ignoring some obvious resources somewhat unique to Adair County that make it attractive. Those are abundant water, two natural gas pipelines, and a fiberoptic backbone running down the Cumberland Parkway. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-16 09:09:05 | Comments
Opinion: Green River priceless! By Marie Freeman There needs to be a projection on our water sources. Water is life. Green River is priceless for our county, Taylor County. And the interest in a data center in Cave city. It's been put on a 12 month hold if that project takes course 300,000 gallons of water will be used that will affect the Green River, Mammoth Cave! People in Kentucky need to stand up now to protect our water if we want to shower, hydrate, and have our livestock tomorrow, the projection is already there! We better look far outside of today, outside the box now! These data centers will ruin our State. And they are not for the device in your hand your computer. Theyre for military, surveillance and corporate easement on labor. Just my humble opinion. For our children yes we need water conservation and protection of our ONLY water source, Green River! Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-16 09:00:14 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for July 18 In Memory Birthday, Julia Gosser, 85, Russell Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sis. Mildred Richardson McGinnis, Adair native (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Marie Jones Graham, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John S. Casey, Russell Springs, KY (1982-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Valerie Dawn Melton Keith 30, Adair Co., KY. (July 18, 1973 ~ Sept. 7, 2003) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Redford Campbell, 69, Knifley, KY native (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florence Opal Coomer, Green Co., KY (1919-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.C. Rooks, Adair Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy (Dottie) Law, Taylor Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Newcomb, Taylor County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Morrison, Taylor County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Mae Scott Sells, Bow, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Enola Belle Foley Arms, Russell County, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Former Russell CJE, Terril Flanagan, Jamestown, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Exie Wise Shively, 103, Finley, KY (1910-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby J. Hadley, Jamestown, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland A. Davis, Casey County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Rowe, Adair County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Lawless, 66, Russell Co., KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pansy Faye Malone, 68, Russell County, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shilene Nichols, Casey County, KY (1984-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Marie Spradlin, 84, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, \Mrs. Mary Lou Posey Edwards, Green Co., KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Melvin Roar, 81, Wurtland, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Latoka Rose Wilson, Edmonton, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Olen (Toby) Tucker, Sr., 70, Russell Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Mason Smith, 45, Jefferson Co. native/Green County, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacqueline Luttrell, Alexandria, VA/ Russell County, KY native/ (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imogene (Clemmons) Romines, 83, Metcalfe County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd Lee (Tinker) Randolph, 63, Liberty, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Thomas Keltner, 94, Columbia, KY (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gordon L. Vomocil, 80, Columbia, KY (1945-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Thomas Russell, 57, Adair County, KY (1960-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Todd McCullough, Taylor Co., KY/Jefferson Co., KY native (1968-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Madonna Sue LeMaster Hawkins, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul W. Wilson, 72, Russell Springs, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Rogers Green, 74, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Jean Shaw Reece, 75, Metcalfe County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Louallen, 67, Taylor County, KY (1951-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William O. Montgomery, 81, Taylor County, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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