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Links to election results by county Polls close at 6pm local time in the 2026 Kentucky Primary Election. Once votes are totaled, election night reporting from the Kentucky Secretary of State's web site will be available by county at the following links:
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Agenda for May 21 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 at 5pmCT on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Adair County Board of Education Building, 1204 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-19 18:00:45 | Comments | See topic Local Government
County Clerk Memorial Day Schedule From Lisa Greer Adair County Clerk The Adair County Clerk's Office will be closed on Saturday, May 23, 2026, and Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-19 17:47:17 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Mary Berry Charitable Trust makes 1st distribution to TJCMF From Bart Logsdon The T.J. Community Mission Foundation (TJCMF) received the first annual distribution from the Mary Elizabeth Jones Berry Charitable Trust during a special check presentation ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow. Mrs. Berry, who was a patient at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home prior to her passing, chose to remember the hospice home in her estate plans by naming the TJCMF as a beneficiary of her charitable trust. The trust will provide annual distributions in support of the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home for the next 50 years, helping sustain the compassionate, residential hospice care the facility has become known for throughout southcentral Kentucky. At the conclusion of the 50-year term, the remaining balance of the trust will be liquidated and distributed evenly among named beneficiaries. Mrs. Berry's extraordinary generosity played a pivotal role in the Foundation's recent announcement that the fundraising campaign to retire the construction loan for the hospice home had been successfully completed. The gift represents the largest planned gift in the Foundation's history. "Because Mrs. Berry personally experienced the compassionate care provided at Shanti Niketan Hospice Home, her decision to include the hospice home in her estate plans carries an especially meaningful legacy," said Randy Burns, Executive Director of the T.J. Community Mission Foundation. "Through her generosity, she has helped ensure that future patients and families will continue to receive the compassionate, dignified care that has become the hallmark of the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-19 17:42:50 | Comments | See topic Health Care Events scheduled for today, May 20, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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ACHS SBDM Council to meet May 20 From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS SBDM Council will have a special called meeting at 4pmCT on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss vacancies and possibly make hire recommendations. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-19 12:09:23 | Comments | See topic Education
Softball: Indians in 20th District Championship By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer The Adair County Softball team wrapped up the regular season at 13-13, after a three-game win streak, including a 2-0 win over Hart County, followed by a 5-2 win over Green County, both at home. The final outing of the regular season was a road trip to Horse Cave, where they bagged a 10-0 win over Caverna in six innings. The Adair County Lady Indians defeated the Marion County Lady Knights 6-2 in the opening round of the 20th District Tournament on Monday evening, May 18, 2026. They have now clinched a 5th Region Tournament bid and will face Taylor County (21-10) in the 20th District Championship at 5pmCT on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Campbellsville High School. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-19 11:26:35 | Comments | See topic Sports
Circuit Clerks award 20 Donate Life Scholarships Kentucky's Circuit Court Clerks are proud to announce the winners of its statewide Donate Life Scholarship Program, including Addison Morgan of Metcalfe County. These student leaders were selected for their passion, creativity, and commitment to the lifesaving mission of donation and transplantation. Twenty students across Kentucky were awarded $1,000 scholarships this year, totaling $20,000, for their public education and outreach efforts. "The students of today are tomorrow's advocates, and it's inspiring to see so many young Kentuckians use their voices for good," said Dennis Loy, Circuit Clerk of Adair County. "This scholarship is one way we continue the lifesaving mission education we began more than 30 years ago." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-19 09:38:54 | Comments | See topic Education
Congratulations Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit/Poultry Club! Adair County 4-H Rabbit/ Poultry Club did an outstanding job at the Taylor County Fair Small Animal Showmanship Show on Saturday, May 16, 2026. They took First Place in six divisions. In the Rabbit Division:
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Precinct finder for Primary Election day Make time to declare your choices Tuesday! To double check your precinct for voting in the Primary Election May 19, 2026, visit this link on the Kentucky government website -- https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/vic/ - Find your polling place - And, check the status of your requested absentee ballot Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-19 00:44:39 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Chamber celebrates leaders at annual banquet By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce celebrated many of the people and organizations helping shape the community Tuesday night during the Chamber Awards 2026 banquet at The Barn at Cedar Grove. Community members filled the venue as the chamber recognized businesses, volunteers, educators, first responders and civic leaders from across Adair County. More than 120 nominees were submitted across 11 award categories before winners were selected for the annual recognition program. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-18 23:31:12 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Agenda for ACES SBDM Council May Meeting From M. Jordan Williams, Principal Adair County Elementary School The ACES SBDM Council will meet at 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the Library at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-18 16:39:54 | Comments | See topic Education
The job of County Judge Executive outlined By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress With primaries tomorrow, May 19, 2026, we're looking at the roles of the local elected officials. The office of county judge/executive in Kentucky is often misunderstood. Despite the title, the position is no longer a judicial one. Since the reorganization of the state court system in the 1970s, the county judge/executive has served instead as the chief executive, administrative and fiscal officer of county government. In Adair County, that means the judge/executive holds one of the most influential local offices, with broad responsibility for carrying out county business, overseeing finances, supervising personnel and presiding over the fiscal court. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-18 09:51:30 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Faithful Friends to sing at Cane Valley Baptist on May 24 From Connie Young Cane Valley Baptist Church will have a Special song service at 6pmCT on Sunday evening, May 24, 2026. The group "Faithful Friends" will be singing, and Pastor Clay Scott and congregation would like to invite everyone. Cane Valley Baptist Church is located at 3145 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-18 09:35:33 | Comments | See topic Church News Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 20 Happy Anniversary, Micah and Jaclyn Abbott (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, William and Ople Dial (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Briley Ann Breeding (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooklynne Carroll (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Stewart Cowan (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janet Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Pyles (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Hitch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma H. Scott (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Redmon (1961) | (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.
Kentucky Primary Election is May 19 The 2026 Kentucky Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Any voter who hasn't already voted absentee or early will need to vote in their precinct between 6amCT and 6pmCT on May 19, and voters should be aware of some important changes in precinct locations for 2026:
Election Day Polling Locations in Adair County on May 19, 2026: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-18 09:34:06 | Comments | See topic Politics
ACHS Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony is Friday From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The Adair County High School Class of 2026 will hold its graduation ceremony at 7pmCT on Friday, May 22, 2026, in the John Burr Memorial Gymnasium, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Each senior has been given 10 tickets for their guests to attend. All guests who are age four and older must have a ticket to enter. Doors will open at 6pmCT. In addition to remarks from the Senior Class Officers, the keynote address will be delivered by Mrs. Michelle Neat, ACHS Interim Assistant Principal. The Adair County High School Choir will be performing No One Is Alone along with the National Anthem and the Adair County High School Band will be performing Too Beautiful for Words along with Pomp and Circumstance as the graduates enter. The Adair County High School Cadet Corps will be presenting the colors. The Class of 2026 is made up of 201 students. One hundred twenty-six students in the class have achieved a Latin honor academic recognition. Thirty-eight students have earned a Summa Cum Laude designation (weighted GPA of 4.0 or greater), 45 students have earned a Magna Cum Laude designation (weighted GPA of 3.5 to 3.99), and 43 students have earned a Cum Laude designation (weighted GPA of 3.0 to 3.49). Additionally, 190 students in the graduating class have earned the designation of Postsecondary Ready. Postsecondary Ready students have met requirements established by the Kentucky Department of Education indicating they are ready to successfully transition to their next step after high school. One hundred twenty-five of these students have met the requirements for both Academic Readiness and Career Readiness, 40 students have met the requirements for Academic Readiness, and 26 students have met the requirements for Career Readiness. The motto for the Class of 2026 is, "The years we spent here shaped who we are and prepared us for where we're going." The class chose Landslide by Fleetwood Mac as the class song, the white tulip as the class flower, and red, white, and blue as the class colors. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-18 09:10:24 | Comments | See topic Education
KY Virtual Job Fair on May 20 Frankfort, KY - The next Commonwealth of Kentucky's Virtual Job Fair will be held from 9amCT to NoonCT on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Register Here:
Virtual job fairs are planned for the third Wednesday of each month in 2026. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-18 09:00:28 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Tiffany Riggins-Blakley named Educator of the Year By Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Tiffany Riggins-Blakley was honored as the Educator of the Year at the 29th Annual Senior Celebrity Banquet April 23rd. She was accompanied by her husband, Chris Blakley, mother, Julie Pedigo, and special guest Mrs. LeAnne Bell. Tiffany graduated from Casey County High School in 2014 and Campbellsville University in 2018. Tiffany is in her seventh year at Metcalfe County High School and her fifth as Band Director. During her time with the Metcalfe County School System, she has inspired the love of learning in her students. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-17 23:54:53 | Comments | See topic Education What's Cooking in Columbia Today Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Wednesday Special: Quesadilla Roja Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese, served with rice, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes. $8.50 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. Happy Hawg BBQ is open again on Jamestown Street with shoulder, brisket, chicken, smoked bologna, and ribeye steaks, plus burgers and hotdogs, cold cut sandwiches, fries, nachos, appetizers, homemade sides, ice cream cups, Italian Ice cups, and more!Randy Young, owner 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! Betty's Country Cooking MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Betty's is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 530amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT 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 County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for May 20, 2026: 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 Wednesday, May 20, 2026:
Kellys to sing at Kelleyville Community Church June 7 From Linda Tucker The Kellys from Lawrenceburg, TN, will be singing at Kelleyville Community Church at 10:30amCT on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Bro. Matt Pendleton and congregation invite everyone to attend. Kelleyville Community Church is located at 77 Kellyville Rd., Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-17 21:57:07 | Comments | See topic Church News
Kentucky Color: Bonita Springs Palms By Billy Joe Fudge Kentucky Color is changing gears for today. Nothing says Southern Florida quite like blue skies and green Palm trees. The following are four Palms standing within a distance of 40 feet around the swimming pool at our hotel in Bonita Springs. Click headline for photos. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-17 21:45:37 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Proclamation for National Police Week 2026 From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots proclaimed May 10, 2026 through May 16, 2026, as National Police Week to show support to local law enforcement officers, including Columbia Police Department, HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas) and Adair County Sheriff's Office, and to honor the service of all law enforcement officers and their sacrifices. Mayor Hoots met with Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton, Officer Travis Bell, Detective Scott Hammond, and Sergeant Trevor Foster for the proclamation signing on Friday, May 15, 2026, in City Hall. Proclamation for National Police Week 2026 Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-17 11:28:22 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for May 20 In Memory Birthday, Hunter Durham, 78, Adair County, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Irene Justet, Liberty, KY native (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah L. Wade, Jamestown, KY native (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Adam Bowen, Taylor Co., KY(1979) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Anna Mary Milby, 80, Green Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Graham Roberts, Taylor Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lenva Garmon, Cumberland Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosalie Wiley Mitchell, Cumberland Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cleo Watson Adair Co., KY (1918-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Genneive Tarter, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Robert "Bobby" Marcum, Green Co. KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Eva Jewell Curry Shuffett, Green Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otha Zimmerman, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1945-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Marcus Wayne Smith, 38, Cumberland Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Eugene Murray, Russell County, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine Brown, 60, Casey Co., KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Edward Sinders, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Grammer Wilcoxson, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Junior Long, Casey County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Leon White, 75, Metcalfe County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chaplain Lt. Col. Brian D. Curry, 50, Bullitt Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeannie S. Fortune, 69, Russell Co., KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Gupton, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ashleigh Nicole 'Ginger' Swiney, 30, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonda Dean Taylor, 65, Adair County, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Alfred Landon Hadley, 81, Taylor/Cumberland Counties, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl A. Burton (May 20, 1912-Feb. 23, 1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Kenneth Rogers Jr, 65, Green County, KY (1954-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy Vibbert, 93, Cumberland County, KY (1925-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delores England, 84, Russell Springs, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Ann Moore, 68, Adair Co., KY native (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Brown (May 20, 1932-July 17, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Lucille Irvin, 74, Russell County, KY (1939-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenna Bailey, 90, Columbia, KY (1933-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Horace Adrian Krizan, 89, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Carl (Jim) Rock, 82, Metcalfe Co., KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Garrett Allen, 65, Dunnville, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Charlene Gaskins, 96, Columbia, KY (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcella Cox, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary McClain, Russell County, KY (1932-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Thompson Tsukagoshi, 73, Metcalfe County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma F. Scott, 81, Bliss Community (1933-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy Harper-Roach, 89, Edmonton, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearl M. Dunbar, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Jo Rooks, 75, Columbia, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Wethington, 32, Casey County, KY (1986-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roslin Keith, 59, Adair Co., KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vivian Matthews, 64, Columbia, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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