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Daily News for Wednesday, May 13, 2026
ACMS SBDM Council will meet May 19 From Samantha Ellis, Principal Adair County Middle School The ACMS SBDM Council will have a special called meeting at 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in ACMS Rm 127, 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct regular meeting and interviews for a vacant position. 2026-05-13 20:44:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
New mural will portray Mark Twain and Jane Lampton Clemens From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor Tezon Mitchell, an art major at Lindsey Wilson University, will soon begin work on a new mural in downtown Columbia. The mural will portray Mark Twain and his mother, Jane Lampton Clemens, who was born and raised in Columbia. The mural will be on the side of the Sweat Pea's Building at the corner of South Reed Street and Jamestown Street. The Ross family has generously sponsored the mural. Mitchell, who is from Greensburg, also designed the new presidential medallion for Lindsey Wilson University. 2026-05-13 20:38:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Mark Twain Storytelling Festival will kick off June 19 From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor Final preparations for the Mark Twain Storytelling Festival are underway. The festival will open with a reception at 5:30pmCT on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the W.W. Slider Humanities Center on the campus of Lindsey Wilson University. Mayor Hoots will welcome everyone at 6pmCT, followed by a presentation from the Arts Administration Program at the university on the Mark Twain Project. On Saturday, June 20, 2026, there will be speakers in the V .P. Henry Auditorium from 9amCT until NoonCT and again from 2pmCT until 5pmCT. The day's activities will conclude with a presentation from local historian Mike Watson at 6pmCT in the City Parking Lot located at the corner of South Reed Street and Fortune Street. They will have food trucks throughout the day. T-shirts for the program will be available online from Hot Prints in Columbia from May 21 to June 21, 2026. The Adair County Genealogical Center will have a display on Mark Twain and Jane Lampton Clemens (his mother) during the week of June 15 in coordination with this event. The Mark Twain Storytelling Festival is a collaboration between the City of Columbia and the Arts Administration Program of Lindsey Wilson University, with input from the local Genealogical Center. 2026-05-13 20:27:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
KSP: Fatal collision on US 68 in Green Co. From Trooper Jonathan Houk Greensburg, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers were requested by the Green County Sheriff's Office to respond to a two-vehicle injury collision, just after 11:30amCT on Tuesday morning, on US 68 (Edmonton Road) in Green County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-13 20:19:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACHS Graduation Ceremony will be May 22 Note: Updated Monday, May 18, 2026 The Adair County High School Class of 2026 is preparing for graduation, with the official ceremony planned for 7pmCT on Friday, May 22, 2026, in the gym at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. A number of events will lead up to the ceremony:
2026-05-13 10:51:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Historic Trabue-Russell House restoration nears bidding phase By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress The Columbia City Council devoted a significant portion of its regular meeting on Monday evening, May 4, 2026, to the future of the Trabue-Russell House, with discussion centering on costs, priorities and the need for sustained investment in the historic property. Members of the House Committee, led by Mary Ann Loy, provided an updated look at the restoration project, noting that earlier estimates--once placing the total cost well above $300,000--may not reflect actual expenses in the local market. Loy clarified that some figures discussed at a previous meeting had caused confusion, including the cost of bringing electrical service underground. While a full project estimate was cited at $5,000, the actual material cost could be closer to $1,000 due to in-house labor availability. The committee emphasized that the project is not new construction but restoration, meaning unknown issues could emerge once work begins. At the same time, early repairs suggest costs may trend lower than originally projected by the architect, whose estimates were based on central Kentucky pricing. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-13 10:42:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Behind the Calls: Adair dispatchers handle pressure few see The Adair County E-911 Center has proved time and again their qualities in helping people. Mig Feuser talked for The Adair Progress with the center's director, Derrick Murphy, about the state of the center and the development. The Adair Progress: "Adair County 911 dispatchers are often the first point of contact in emergencies. What kind of training and ongoing professional development do your staff members receive to prepare them for such high-pressure situations?" Derrick Murphy: "Adair County E-911 Center employees have to attend a four week training in Richmond at Kentucky's DOCJT [Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training] at Eastern Kentucky University to become a certified dispatcher. After they attend this training they become certified dispatchers and have to complete 8 hours of re-certification training yearly." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-05-13 10:39:00 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Successful Free Tipping By Larry Russell Bryant Adair County Judge Executive Adair County showed up in a BIG way this past weekend! I want to personally thank everyone who participated in our Free Tipping Event. Together, we collected an incredible 100.72 tons of garbage in our continued effort to keep Adair County clean and beautiful. I appreciate every volunteer, county employee, partner organization, Class D laborers, and resident who took the time to help make this event such a success. Community involvement like this truly makes a difference, and I am proud of what we can accomplish when we work together. I am also excited to announce that Adair County officially received grant funding yesterday for our upcoming ESCRAP Electronic Waste and HHW Household Hazardous Waste collection events coming this fall. I look forward to seeing everyone again as we continue working together to protect and improve our community. 2026-05-13 10:24:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
RSVP now for ACHS Class of 1976 Reunion From Valerie Thomas Adair County High School Classmates of 1976 will be celebrating our 50th Class Reunion at 5pmCT on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Lindsey Wilson University's Cranmer Dining Center, Lindsey Wilson College, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. If you'd like to attend, payment of $35.00 each needs to be made by May 20, 2026, and can be made one of three ways:
2026-05-13 10:17:44 | Comments | Printable version
Quote of the Day for May 13, 2026 From Jackie Montgomery "These are exciting and unprecedented times. Pay attention." 2026-05-13 10:12:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 13 Happy Anniversary, Bill & Janice Newton Reed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Bradley and Jessica Willis (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, David and Janet Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Mary Keen(1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alyson Kate Scott (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Annette Brown | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barkley Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brylee Noelle Campbell (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carolyn Finn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana King | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elmer Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamason Staten (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Turner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kassadi Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Kolody (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma (Karnes) Wiggington (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Raven Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Scott Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Subena Shonta Ramirez (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tate Joseph Smith (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Ann Reynolds, Taylor County, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Seth Campbell, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth E. Atwood, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Wilson Blevins, 69, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret Brown, 72, Russell Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Jean Gray, Adair Co., KY, native (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patrick Brown, Cumberland Co., KY (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Justin Atwood, 19, Green Co., KY (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Arvel Dale Brown, Russell County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Adolphus Ruel Andrew, Russell County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Meece, 79, Russell Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles J. Durrant, 83, Jamestown, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Gary (Gyro) Pike, 58, Adair County, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Uberto Pruitt, 81, Metcalfe Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.C. Robertson 78, Russell County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willis Neal Word, Metcalfe Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith Devore Martin, Metcalfe County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrna Gayle Goodin Stahler, 64, Millerfield, Adair County, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Etta Sapp Dudgeon, Taylor County, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Jean Smith, 85, Columbia, Adair County, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randall Mings, formerly of Taylor Co., KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Odell Hayes, 85, Campbellsville, KY/born Clementsville, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Arlene Robertson, Russell County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alla-Mae D. Schwab, 84, Greensburg, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Geib, 75 (1950-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Fox, 71, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Ford, 62, Campbellsville, KY (1961-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary R. Marcum, 64, Jamestown, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Sandidge Underwood, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hershel Melson, 88, Knifley, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hubert (Butch) Stanley Stone, 77, Green Co., KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James A. Hammond, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1962-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Janes, 70, Adair Co., KY native (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Robert Mitchell, 43, Campbellsville, KY (1977-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard D. England, 85, Breeding, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille (Sell) Garner, 84, Burkesville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Marvin Oakes, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky D. Judd, 63, Greensburg, KY (1960-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondal (Peanut) Parnell, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theresa Sapp Goodin, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Ann Swords, 91, Jamestown, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian C. Wilcher Christie, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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