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Boil Water Advisory issued for Hovious Ridge From Columbia/Adair Utilities District Date Issued: 11/29/2025, Time Issued: 5:05 pm A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers on Hovious Ridge and all side roads. The advisory has been issued due to a main line break. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-11-29 18:19:00 | Comments
Vendor sign up extended for Christmas on the Grounds From Charles Grimsley The Adair Co. Fair Association will be hosting the First Annual Christmas Bazaar "Christmas on the Grounds" at the New Fairgrounds from 9amCT to 3pmCT on Saturday, December 6, 2025, and vendors are encouraged to apply right up to Saturday. Admission will be free to the public. The New Fairgrounds is located at 156 Industrial Park Drive, Columbia, KY. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Charles Grimsley at 270-634-2253. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-11-29 13:30:10 | Comments
Columbia City Council to meet Dec 1 From Woody Sharpe, City Clerk/Treasurer City of Columbia The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, December 1, 2025, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-11-29 13:24:45 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Silent City 2025: Judge Baker Richard Phelps enlivened Judge Herschel Clay Baker for Silent City 2025 in the Columbia Cemetery. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-11-29 13:23:59 | Comments Events scheduled for today, November 30, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Fugate completes Basic Training at Fort Sill Jacob Fugate of Columbia, KY, proudly graduated from United States Army Basic Combat Training on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Fugate will now continue his military career at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, where he will begin Advanced Individual Training to become a Combat Medic--known in the Army as a 68 Whiskey. He is a 2024 graduate of Adair County High School, where he earned his EMT certification, was selected as a Governor's Scholar, and completed numerous other academic accomplishments. He was known for his determination, strong work ethic, and exceptional character, qualities that have continued to guide him through the challenges of Army training. Jacob is the son of Andrew and Casey Fugate of Columbia, KY, and the brother of Catelynn Fugate. He is the grandson of Montie and Teresa Fugate of Columbia, KY, and James and Cheri Terry of Cox's Creek, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-11-29 13:12:06 | Comments
Christmas in Columbia Parade is Saturday, Dec 6 We are excited about our annual Christmas Parade that is coming up fast, Saturday, December 6, 5pmCT. This year's theme is 'The Most Wonderful Time of the Year'. The parade follows its usual route by starting at the top of Jamestown Street, around the Square and ends on Burkesville Street. This is shaping up to be a great parade. Parade registration is open through Thursday, December 4, by calling the Chamber of Commerce at 270-384-6020 or email at coladair@duo-county.com . Just tell 'em, "Santa sent you!" Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-11-29 12:25:15 | Comments
Basketball: Blue Raiders defeat Pikeville in CU Classic Campbellsville, KY - The Blue Raiders women's basketball team defeated Pikeville (KY) 83-53 on the first day of the Campbellsville University Classic. Saniyah Shelton led the Lindsey Wilson offense posting 21 points, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Meadow Tisdale posted her third double-double on the season with 16 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Taylor Guess rounded out the double-figure scoring with 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting. Women's hoops will be back in action at NoonCT on Saturday to face Virginia Lynchburg inside the Powell Athletic Center on the second day of the Campbellsville University Classic. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-11-29 12:09:40 | Comments | See topic Sports
Silent City 2025: Annie Kelsay Annie E. Sandusky Kelsay, 1885-1963, Order of Eastern Star, as portrayed by Annita Dial for Silent City 2025 in the Columbia Cemetery. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-11-29 11:44:07 | Comments
Hanging of the Greens at Bearwallow Church From Katie Campbell Everyone is invited to Bearwallow's annual Hanging of the Greens at 5pmCT on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Bearwallow Church is located at 6090 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-11-29 10:40:24 | Comments | See topic Christmas
City of Columbia still has open spots for carolers From Trey Stephens The 2025 Christmas season is already underway in the City of Columbia, and this year's Christmas displays include a renewal of our display at Columbia Citizens Park on Burkesville Street. The display at Citizens Park includes our Live Nativity Scene and caroling. If your church or organization would like to participate please contact the City at 270-384-2501. Openings for caroling include December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20, 2025. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-11-29 10:30:44 | Comments | See topic Christmas
Russell Springs Christmas Parade is Saturday The Russell Springs Christmas Parade on Main Street takes place tomorrow, Saturday, November 29, 2025. It will get underway at about 5pmCT. This year's parade theme is "Patriotic Christmas" as this year's parade is also part of the ongoing Russell County Bicentennial Celebration. Following the parade, the City of Russell Springs will officially open Lights at the Park, the drive-thru Christmas light display, at the Russell Springs City Park. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-11-28 11:44:58 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Art recognition given to students and ACHS teacher Russell Glass was awarded 2nd place in his category at the 2025 Ky Art Educators Association Conference this past weekend, held at Bellarmine College in Louisville. His teacher, Adair County High School art teacher Cayce Davenport, attended the conference where art educators from all over the state came together for visual art professional development and showcase their students' works. Student Alex Pedro Pablo art and photo by Cayce Davenport, Adair County High School Art Teacher on diaplay at Campbellsville University gallery. Friday evening wrapped up the "Masters & Apprentices" show at Campbellsville University's art gallery which featured artworks from regional art educators and that of their students. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-11-28 11:21:15 | Comments | See topic Education
Annual Adair Co. Fair Christmas Drive From Charles Grimsley Tis the season to give! The Adair County Fair Association Annual Christmas Drive is now underway, and we are collecting money to provide toys and food cards to needy families in our community. Toy donations can be dropped off at Cash Express, 849 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY, and cash donations are also welcome. To make a cash donation, contact any Adair County Fair Association member, call 270-250-3075, or email adaircountyky.fair@gmail.com. If you know a family in need, please call 270-250-3075, or email adaircountyky.fair@gmail.com with the following infomation: Number of people in household, the household contact number, address, and the ages & sex of each child. The last day to be added is Saturday, December 6, 2025. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-11-28 11:10:27 | Comments | See topic Christmas Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 30 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Loretto Grant (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Randy and Debbie Murray (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Roy and Wanda Garrett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alvin Stotts (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barry Bradshaw (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Maxi Bennett (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cindy Goetz Way (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colton Hadley (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dalton Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dawson Bradshaw (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diane Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jessica Fox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe N. Collins (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mandel Denton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mandy Withers Cross | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marilyn Heitz | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Watson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norene Willis Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Richard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Padilla | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Hovious | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Travis Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy BIrthday, Treyton McClister (2013) | (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.
Jane Montgomery Casey, Part 1 John Stuekerjuergen, a historian originally from West Point, Iowa, shared this series with Columbia Magazine at the suggestion of the late, great Phil Hanna. The recent announcement of the Phil Hanna Cultural Affairs Series at Lindsey Wilson seemed to make it a good week to publish Phil's last recommendation to CM. By John Stuekerjuergen Part 1: Surviving Indian Attacks to Become Mark Twain's Great Grandmother BUT DID THE TWO EVER MEET? Jane Montgomery Casey (1761-1844) has a simple grave in the West Point Cemetery. While she was the maternal great grandmother of Samuel Clemens (later Mark Twain), she died before he became famous, and there is no documentation that they met. However, she led a very full and interesting life in her own right. Daughter of a Pioneer Family Erythusa Jane Montgomery was born in 1761 in the mountainous part of the Colony of Virginia, British North America. Her parents were William Montgomery Sr. (1727-1781) and Jane "Jean" Patterson. Jane Montgomery, our subject, had at least eight siblings. We know very little about Jane's childhood, but assume it was typical for a young girl raised on the frontier. The only specific recollection of those days seems to be that she enjoyed wearing moccasins! Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-11-28 10:57:09 | Comments
Mark Twain: A Letter from Santa Claus From Doug Beard Doug says, "I was researching some information on Samuel Clemens a couple of days ago and discovered this delightful holiday letter. With Mark Twain's family roots such a part of our legacy here in Columbia/Adair County, I thought your readers might enjoy this piece created by one of our greatest writers." In 1875, Mark Twain wrote a letter to his daughter Susie, who was 3 years old at the time, which he signed "Your loving Santa Claus." Twain was very close to his daughter, all the way up to her untimely death at age 24 in 1896, and that year she had written her first letter to Santa Claus. Twain, being a writer, couldn't stand for his young daughter to feel like her work went unheard, so he decided to pen the following letter to "My Dear Susie Clemens" from "The Man in the Moon" himself: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-11-28 10:37:38 | Comments | See topic Christmas
Nursing event attracts more than 150 High School Students By Duane Bonifer More than 150 aspiring health care professionals were at Lindsey Wilson University on Friday, November 21, 2025. The participants were part of the university's nursing preview day, which attracted high school students from area high schools as well as from Casey County, Caverna, Cumberland County, Hart County and LaRue County high schools. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-11-28 10:22:43 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Old-fashioned holiday side dishes have timeless taste Maybe you still make the so-called old-fashioned Thanksgiving side dishes -- or maybe you haven't tasted them since you were a child. In any case, it might be time to give those dishes a second act for the holiday and through the leftovers this weekend. Vintage side dishes had the sweet quality of making everyday foods special. Peas? Make them creamy. Carrots, make them candied. Green beans? Put them in a creamy casserole. Spinach? Creamy with cheese. And, suddenly, an ordinary food becomes special. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-11-28 10:16:21 | Comments | See topic Food 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 5:30amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Sunday, November 30, 2025: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Sunday Special: Burrito Fiesta, $8.99 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.
Letter: Phil Hanna memorials Richard and Ed Hanna write: We're Phil Hanna's brothers and we love him being honored in this way and this wonderful article about him. Duane Bonifer, special thanks to you for writing such a beautiful article about our brother.Comments re: Lindsey Wilson announces Phil Hanna Cultural Affairs Series Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-11-26 15:56:02 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Carol Perkins: A Mad Fit Previous Column: Carol Perkins: Thanksgiving in Hiding By Carol Perkins I haven't had a mad fit in a long time, but I couldn't control myself the other day. I went to the basement to sort through my sewing room, trying to organize now that I'm finished sewing for a while, and ended up in the Christmas room. A pile of lights filled a tub, so I sat and started sorting them across my lap. One string lapped around another string, and by the time I pulled one out, plugged it in to see if it worked, and began on another, I was miffed. "This is for the birds," I thought. I also wished for kids to help because they would not have gotten themselves into a stew. Blue lights were tangled around white lights. The blue ones were used outside last year, so why did I have them with the white? Maybe I used some white with blue. Whatever happened when I took them off the bushes ended with them wrapped around each other in a mess. When I thought I had found the end of a strand that I was successfully unraveling, that strain belonged to another one I hadn't tackled yet. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-11-26 13:32:14 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Paying tribute to a legendary LWU English Professor English professor Kendall Sewell honors the late Mark Dunphy by teaching 'Moby-Dick' with the text he used as a Lindsey Wilson student. By Duane Bonifer When Lindsey Wilson University English professor Kendall Sewell teaches students about one of the great American novels, he channels a bit of one of the great Lindsey Wilson professors. In Sewell's "American Literature I" survey class, students are introduced to the writings of Herman Melville, including his epic 1851 novel, Moby-Dick; or, The Whale. One of texts Sewell uses to discuss what many consider to be the great American novel is an edition of Moby-Dick that Sewell used as a Lindsey Wilson undergraduate in an English class taught by the late Mark Dunphy. "It feels connective back to that moment when I was a student and seeing Dunphy introduce us to Melville in his animated way," said Sewell, who graduated from Lindsey Wilson in 2013. "It feels like a small way of honoring Dunphy's legacy and his legendary commitment to teaching." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-11-26 13:22:41 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for November 30 In Memory Birthday, J.B. Crawley, Taylor County, KY (1920-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Maxie Bennett, Columbia, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosie Bennett, Columbia, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Gilpin, Casey County, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Elmer Clark, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn White, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rachel Kate Shirrell, Green Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Woody Reece, Shelbyville, IN (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aline Beams, Green Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Ancilla Bunch, Adair Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Becky Anderson, Burkesville, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsha Peyton, 40, Casey County, KY (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Bumpus, 57, Edmonton, KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Milford Cain, Russell County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Christine Gupton Tucker, Green Co., KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oscar Sizemore, 59, Jamestown, KY (1966-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jamie A. King, Russell County, KY (1981-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Price Warren, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James M. Reynolds, 85, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.F. Grider, 54, Russell Springs, KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise S. Meadows, Russell Co., KY/Russell Co, native (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois M. Berge, 84, Cumberland County, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Raney Carman, 76, Casey County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Michael Anthony Priddy, Green County, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty A. Bunch | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles (Doug) Turner, 81, Adair Co, KY native (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chris Appleby, 46, Columbia, KY (1975-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frankie Reliford, 66, Columbia, KY (1959-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Kenneth (Kenny) Clark, 57, Columbia, KY (1965-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe N. Collins, 68, Columbia, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John David Rigney, Sr., 97, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Edward (Sonny) Lyons, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Teal, 70, Burkesville, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Jones, 100, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michelle Shietze, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Fudge Lacy, 85, Breeding, KY native (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nathen Franklin Bolt, 89, Casey Co., KY native (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norene Feese, 83, Knifley, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Harris, 93, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Glen (Bobby) Mitchum, 81, Glensfork, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 74, Florida, MO (1835-1910) In Memory Birthday, Steve Hamilton, 63, Adair Co. native (1934-1997) In Memory Birthday, Thelbert Dean Richards, 89, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Diane Murphy, 72, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Michael Stevenson, 44, Russell Springs, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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