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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 
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Words of Wisdom for July 17, 2026 For Day 198 of 2026. There are 167 days remaining in 2026. From Miss Donna Rieder "If you can lie down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day." 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 2026-07-17 09:09:03
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
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 
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 Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 17 Happy Anniversary, Corey and Katelyn Rutledge (2021) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Gary and Judy Butler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Johnnie and Marina Gabehart (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bro. Hugh Withers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charlene McInteer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Bragg | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christian Ford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christopher Tristen Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Corine Petty | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, daughter, Abby Maulden, and father, James Maulden | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Harden | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grant Caldwell (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Jessica Renea Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce A. West (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kallie Stotts (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Dial (1973) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leslie Tupman Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Logan Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Neal Gold | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terica Derringer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Hodges (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Whitney Turner (1998) | (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.
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
Agenda for July 16 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 regular session at 5pmCT on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Adair County Board of Education building, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-15 21:01:39 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Water concerns for our counties continue After Casey County declared a water emergency last month, they have arranged to purchase water from Adair County. A pipeline was constructed so that water from Green River Lake could be pumped to Lake Liberty. How will this affect Adair County's supply? This brings up water concerns for all the counties in the region. Should we begin to live on less water use now? With water shortages in the news daily in western states, what will we face when there will likely be water refugees who have to give up their farms and move because they can no longer earn a living with crops and cattle? To reply with thoughts on changes we might make now please click "comments" below and share ideas. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-15 17:12:42 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Adair Co. Ambulance Service awarded $438K Rural Health Grant Adair County Ambulance Service is proud to announce it has been awarded a Rural Health Transformation Crisis to Care: EMS Training Equipment Grant in the amount of $438,418.00. This significant investment will strengthen emergency medical education in south-central Kentucky and position the service to become a regional leader in EMS training. The grant will fund the purchase of advanced EMS training equipment, including high-fidelity patient simulators (mannequins) and high-fidelity patient simulation technology. These systems provide realistic, immersive training experiences that allow EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to practice complex medical emergencies in a safe learning environment before responding to actual patients. Director Chad Wheet said the award represents more than an investment in equipment--it is an investment in the future of rural healthcare. "This grant gives us the opportunity to build something that will benefit not only Adair County but our entire region," said Wheet. "Our vision is to establish Adair County Ambulance Service as a regional EMS training site where first responders and healthcare providers can receive advanced, realistic simulation training close to home. Rural agencies often face challenges accessing this level of education, and we want to help bridge that gap." Wheet also credited the dedication of the agency's employees for helping make the grant award possible. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-15 11:12:57 | Comments | See topic Health Care 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 17, 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 17, 2026:
Carol Perkins: Vehicles and Mowing the Yard Previous Column: The Celebration By Carol Perkins It was all Guy's fault, and I made sure he knew it. Carla, our daughter, and I had gone to St. Augustine for a few days at the beach and a few more visiting my niece Sarah and her family. I usually park at an off-site lot at the airport, but to save time, we used the airport parking garage. Thankfully, Carla snapped a picture of our location, or we might still be wandering around looking for my car. Her husband was meeting us at a nearby location when we returned, and he was already waiting by the time the "catastrophe" occurred. The longer he waited, the less patient he became, though, to be fair, he was working that day. As I reached my SUV and pressed the unlock button on the fob, nothing happened. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-15 11:06:38 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Scholarship honors legacy of Lindsey Wilson University Singers By Duane Bonifer Bill Straus '70 did not come to Lindsey Wilson College to sing. But singing became a big part of his Lindsey Wilson experience after he joined the Lindsey Wilson Singers shortly after arriving on campus in the spring 1968 semester. Straus wants future Lindsey Wilson students to enjoy the benefits of being part of the school's selective choral program, so he created the Bill Straus Endowed Scholarship to support members of the Lindsey Wilson Singers. "Being part of the Singers played a very significant part in my life while I was a Lindsey Wilson student," said Straus, who lives in Lexington, Kentucky. "I want the Singers to continue to have an impact on students' lives at Lindsey Wilson." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-07-15 09:55:25 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Letter: Travel note Phillip Coffey writes: I would recommend that everyone stop by and visit Washington, KY, if they are in the area. Billie and I visited there about ten years ago on a Sunday morning-'Quiet and Peaceful.'Comments re: Travel: Old Washington, Kentucky Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-07-15 09:52:16 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for July 17 In Memory Birthday, Sis. Vernice Robinson, Green Co., KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Kay Payne Clark, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Baker, Adair Co., KY native (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. L. Palmer Young, A Great Man of God and native of Dunnville, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernece Estes Rigney, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe George, 83, Adair County. KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtie K. Kearney, Taylor County, KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxie Rowe, Adair County, KY, (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Johnson, 86, Jabez, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alfred Jones Thomas, Adair Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosa Garrison, 102, Adair County, KY (1912-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhodie M. Hadley, 47, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1967-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Mae Cook, 91, Adair Co., KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Lea Luttrell, 41, Casey County, KY (1973-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roxie Leontine White, 98, Green Co., KY (1916-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Mings, 84, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1930-2015)> | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenwood Russell Overstreet, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Alice Rich, 48, Edmonton, KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Evelyn Trammell, Liberty, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheryl Lynn Scott, 50, Taylor Co., KY (1966-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Lonnie (Joe) Flinchum, 59, Taylor Co., KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Eric Lee (Rik) Johnson, 69, Adair Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Louise Johnson, Casey County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benny Ray Lawson, 63, Adair County, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Boyce Houk, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brad Hyde, Columbia, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Ann Hernandez, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Kneil Ford, Metcalfe Co., KY (1933-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Consuela Dawn Turner, 60, Greensburg, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Derrick Bruce Ellett, 37, Greensburg, KY (1983-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Holmes, 79, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Pearl Chelf Beard (1898) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Brummett, 78, Glens Fork, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Ray (Junior) Allen Jr., 92, Waynesburg, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Frank Dartt, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin K. Pyles, 101, Adair County, KY (1917-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Ford, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Gabehart, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Gene Cowan, 45, Columbia, KY (1973-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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