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Letter: Trabue-Russell House Fall Lunch By Beth Grant, Secretary Adair County Public Library Board of Trustees On behalf of the Adair County Public Library Board of Trustees, a huge thank you to the Trabue-Russell House Board for their hospitality at their Fall lunch. We appreciate your acknowledgement of our outstanding staff at the Adair County Public Library. The citizens of Adair County and we, the Board of Trustees, are extremely fortunate to have this group of individuals who willingly share their wealth of knowledge and expertise through exceptional service to the community. We are so grateful this is recognized by others in the community. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-10-25 16:15:17 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Kentucky Color: A Walkingstick and a Walking Stick II By Billy Joe Fudge Devil's Walkingstick is a small, sapling sized deciduous tree which lives up to its horrible name! However, as with many torturous, dangerous plants, it has some positive attributes. It has a large, showy flower head nestled on top of the bipinnate or tripinnate, leaf-covered ends of main stems. It is truly unique in that it is considered to be one of only three or four tree species with tripinnate leaves. Additionally, these flowers produce black seeds that many birds enjoy. It is a pioneer species, which means it germinates on exposed mineral soil and thrives in both direct and filtered sunlight. This natural condition is often found at the forest edge or where openings are created in the woodland by dead or dying trees. Of course it gets its name, Devil's Walkingstick, because of its thorn covered stem. Anyone, including me, who has ever reached out to grab it to help stabilize their steps at forest's edge is immediately treated to unfathomable, stabbing pain. The stab wounds can often cause discomfort for several days due to inflammation. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-10-25 16:11:25 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Neal gives keynote address at Trustee Appreciation luncheon By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University adds a lot to Columbia-Adair County, and Columbia-Adair County gives a lot to Lindsey Wilson. That was one of the observations Adair County native Michael T. Neal '88 shared in his keynote address to a packed audience at the university's annual Fall Trustee Appreciation and Endowed Scholarship Luncheon, held on Friday, October 24, 2025, in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. "Lindsey Wilson University affects every business here locally with the people it has brought into this town -- the real estate offices, the doctor's offices, the pharmacies, the beauticians," said Neal who is a member of the retail senior leadership team at Brown & Brown insurance brokerage. "It affects us all locally in every direction." Neal, who also leads the Brown & Brown of Kentucky office, said that Columbia-Adair County also provides a lot to Lindsey Wilson. Now a Bowling Green resident, Neal cited several of the area residents who shaped his life, including middle-school teacher Lucretia Begley, who was also Lindsey Wilson first lady; middle-school teacher and coach Dean Adams '78, who would go on to become Lindsey Wilson executive vice president; Betty Brown, longtime executive assistant to Lindsey Wilson presidents; and Adair County native and businessman Dan Antle '71. "People from Lindsey Wilson keep popping up in your life," he said. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-10-25 15:47:18 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
City of Columbia holds Employee Appreciation Lunch From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor As part of October's local government month celebration, the City of Columbia hosted an employee appreciation lunch on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Chef (City Clerk) Woody Sharpe and Deputy Chef Tiffany Collins (Assistant City Clerk) cooked up quite a feast for everyone to enjoy including Loaded Baked Potato Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Mushroom Rice Casserole, Green Beans, Rolls, Banana Pudding, Fruit Pizza, Chocolate Pie, Brownies, and much more all accompanying delicious Fried Chicken from your local hometown IGA. Employees from across the City's various departments enjoyed food and fellowship with their colleagues. The City is so thankful for all of our employees and was so happy to be able to celebrate them in this way. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-10-25 15:34:41 | Comments Events scheduled for today, October 26, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Red Cross blood drive on Nov 19 There will be a Red Cross blood drive from 10amCT to 4pmCT on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Holloway Health & Wellness Center, 399 Williams St., Columbia, KY. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. Donors at the drive can receive an exclusive pair of American Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks, while supplies last. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-10-25 15:30:14 | Comments | See topic Health Care
KY agriculture celebrates Pork Month in October From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - Pork producers, pork industry representatives, and state legislators joined Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell on Friday as he proclaimed October as Pork Month in Kentucky during a Legislative Pig Showmanship Competition at the Franklin County Fairgrounds hosted by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. With more than 860,000 swine produced annually in Kentucky, pork is an important product for the state's agriculture community. Kentucky pork sales make up 2.2 percent of total cash receipts for Kentucky agriculture. The sale of market hogs and pigs brought in $170.2 million in 2024 for Kentucky farmers. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-10-25 15:25:55 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
Football: LWU hosts Faulkner on Homecoming Saturday The No. 10-ranked Lindsey Wilson football team welcomes (RV) Faulkner (AL) for Homecoming at 1:30pmCT on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Parnell Family Stadium, 928 Russell Rd, Columbia, KY. Saturday's matchup is the 11th meeting between the two programs. Lindsey Wilson leads the all-time series 8-2 and has won the last seven matchups, including a 47-21 victory last season at Faulkner. The Blue Raiders are 6-0 all-time against the Eagles in Columbia. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-10-24 18:50:45 | Comments | See topic Sports
Annual KY Book Festival is Nov 1 in Lexington Lexington, KY - The Kentucky Book Festival, a New Kentucky Home literary experience, is back for the 44th year on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Cir # B, Lexington, KY. This free literary extravaganza promises a delightful mix of activities from 9amET to 3pmET. Throughout the lower level, participants can meet their favorite authors at individual signing tables. With three stages hosting a variety of panel discussions, engaging conversations, hands-on workshops and captivating presentations, there are events for book lovers of all ages. Kids' activities include a magical story time area where children can listen to enchanting tales read by participating authors. Aspiring young artists can join the illustration workshops and unleash their creativity under the guidance of talented illustrators. Children 14 and younger will receive a voucher to select a book from a participating author to take home for free. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-10-24 18:13:35 | Comments | See topic Books
Plan a safe ride home in Halloween season From Marla Marrs Frankfort, KY - To keep Kentuckians safe this Halloween season, Team Kentucky is reminding drivers to plan a safe ride home if festivities include drinking, and to watch for pedestrians. Follow these simple tips for a safe celebration:
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KY206 to be reduced to one lane at Blair Road Monday From Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that beginning Monday, October 27, 2025, KY 206 in Adair County will be reduced to one lane for culvert replacement. The project will take place near the intersection of Blair Road (mile point 14). A temporary diversion has been installed and traffic will be controlled by automatic flaggers. Work is scheduled to be completed by Friday, October 31, 2025. The starting date and project duration may be adjusted due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Motorists are reminded to expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra travel time while work is underway. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-10-24 18:04:00 | Comments
Fast after midnight for a blood draw on Saturday This is just a reminder to fast - only water when thirsty - after midnight if you want to get an early morning blood draw at the TJ Hospital Health Fair Saturday, October 25, 2025. Flu vaccines are free. The event is from 7amCT until 10amCT. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-10-24 17:22:52 | Comments | See topic Health Care 
Volleyball: Indians fight to 5th set against Taylor Co. By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians fell in 5 sets in the 20th District Tournament, 3-2, to the Taylor County Lady Cardinals. Taylor County took the first set 25-13, as Adair County struggled to get their feet under them early. The Indians came back to win the second set 25-20. Taylor County would then grab the third set 25-22, before the Lady Tribe would come back and win the fourth, 25-19. This set up a competitive and chaotic fifth set that saw Adair County fall 15-13. The Lady Indians took a hard hit as Sophomore Addie Bowman left the game in the third set with an injury. Despite a tough night in Campbellsville, the season is not yet over. The Lady Indians will move on to the 5th Region Tournament for the first time ever, and continue their historic season. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-10-24 12:35:07 | Comments | See topic Sports
Trunk or Treat in Gradyville on Oct 25 From Benisha Johnson Happy Hour Acres Corner Store & Watering Hole will be hosting Trunk or Treat from 4pmCT to 6pmCT on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 4213 Edmonton Rd., Columbia, KY. There will be a cupcake walk, face painting, cotton candy, and the Cumberland Crust pizza truck. Individuals, businesses, organizations, churches, and non-profits are encouraged to come out and set up a trunk or a truck. Bring your treats see all the little kiddos & advertise your upcoming events or information. Call 270-566-2190 for more information. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-10-24 08:44:23 | Comments Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 26 Happy Anniversary, Jeremy and Melissa Suratt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Conner Douglas Burton (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dean Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Ollery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Taylor (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gary Embree | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grant Loy (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hillary Clinton (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jonathon Lynn Kingrey (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, L.C. Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LeAnna Lewis (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Tudder Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Darnell (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ron Wooley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stapp twins/ Kobe and Savon Stapp (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Trevor Willis (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vicky Goodin | (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.
LWU students eat and flop to usher in Homecoming Weekend By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University has the most successful intercollegiate athletics program in Kentucky, but for two nights leading up to Homecoming Weekend 2025, the university's students embraced two kinds of competition that won't be found on the university's athletics website or in Blue Raider record books. On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, several hundred Lindsey Wilson students gathered on the Campus Quadrangle to see which classmate could consume the most hot dogs and buns. And on Thursday, October 23, hundreds filled the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center natatorium to see which student could make the biggest and most impressive splash in the annual Lindsey Wilson Belly Flop Championships. One competition was a battle of caloric intake, the other rewarded tolerating a little pain in order to achieve a high level of aquatic expression and creativity. Both contests were won by a freshman. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-10-24 08:32:50 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
ACJE Bryant welcomes Veteran Robert Bryant By Bridget Compton, Adair County Deputy Judge Executive Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant welcomed Veteran Robert Bryant for a visit to Fiscal Court Thursday. During the visit, the Judge purchased a Veteran's parking sign to be installed at the annex parking lot. Judge Bryant encourages all businesses in Columbia and Adair County to consider purchasing a Veteran's parking sign, not only as a way to honor our Veterans, but also to support a great cause. All proceeds from sign sales go toward scholarships for the children and grandchildren of Veterans. For more information, please contact the Adair County VFW Post or call Robert Bryant at (270) 572-1658. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-10-23 21:06:35 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Commodities Distribution for Seniors on Oct 24 From Michele Fruth, Director Adair County Food Pantry The monthly commodities distribution for pre-qualified senior citizens will be held from 9amCT to NoonCT on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Adair County Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-10-23 13:59:43 | Comments
Sazerac acquires property in Taylor County Sazerac has announced the purchase of land for new barrel aging warehouses in Taylor County. The Lexington-Herald Leader is reporting that documents filed with Kentucky indicate the warehouse facility could cost more than $1B. (Billion-dollar bourbon barrel campus coming to Taylor County, Sazerac says) Representatives of Sazerac say that "Sazerac has acquired property located in Campbellsville, Kentucky as part of the company's long-term vision for sustained, strategic growth. The property will be home to new barrel aging warehouses. We are grateful to the state and local officials who continue to support this impactful investment and look forward to being a trusted community partner in Taylor County. We will share further updates on the project as it advances." Sazerac Company, Inc., is a privately held American alcoholic beverage company headquartered in Metairie in the metropolitan area of New Orleans, Louisiana, but with its principal office in Louisville. It is one of the two largest spirits companies in the United States, with annual revenue of about $1 billion made from selling about 300 beverage brands. (Wikipedia) Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-10-23 13:58:18 | Comments 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, October 26, 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 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.
Last Call to register for Master Cattlemen Program By Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Master Cattleman Program is arguably the flagship program of the UK Cooperative Extension Service, offering cattle producers an in-depth educational opportunity on all things cattle-related. The Adair and Russell County Cooperative Extension Service are teaming up to offer this program starting on October 28, 2025. The Master Cattlemen Program consists of six 3-hour sessions, focusing on beef production and the industry. All sessions are taught by UK Extension specialists. Registration for the program is $100 per person, and covers meals and material. Each session starts at 5:30pmCT, and locations will rotate between Adair and Russell County. The full schedule of the program is as follows:
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Wayne Qualls to speak at Harrods Fork Baptist From John Campbell The next "Sunday Night at the Fork" service at Harrods Fork Baptist Church will begin at 6pmCT on Sunday night, October 26, 2025. Wayne Qualls from Faith Covenant in Campbellsville will be our guest speaker. Harrods Fork Baptist Church located at 169 Harrods Fork Circle, Columbia, KY. Call 270-576-1590 for more information. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-10-23 10:48:48 | Comments | See topic Church News
Lindsey Wilson holds Church & University Celebration By Duane Bonifer Many things have changed since the rechristening of Lindsey Wilson University on July 1, 2025. But one thing that has remained constant is the school's connection with and commitment to The United Methodist Church. That 122-year-old relationship was front and center on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in V.P. Henry Auditorium, as the university held its Church & University Celebration. The event -- which was held for more than a quarter-century when the school was Lindsey Wilson College -- was a reminder of the university's deep connection to Methodism, which dates to the school's founding in 1903. Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr. told the audience gathered for the event that Lindsey Wilson strives to be "the model United Methodist university in the 21st century." "We commit to being a church-related university that seeks to create a community of scholarship and learning which facilitates social justice," said Luckey, who has been Lindsey Wilson's eighth president since 1998. "We commit to being an institution that respects and honors religious practice, and specifically worship and service for students and faculty who choose to participate in the Christian tradition within the total life of the university." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-10-23 10:35:47 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for October 26 In Memory Birthday, Ronald A. Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Gupton, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Lee Buckner Davenport, Green Co. native (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ellie-Kate Noelle Saige Underwood, Campbellsville, KY (2019-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Russell Fox, Russell Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Jo Coffey Adair Co., KY, native (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Sallee, Taylor Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garnett Sneed, Adair Co., KY native (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Estes, Adair County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Hainey, 65, Russell County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard E. Bryant, Adair County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred B. Selby, 87, Russell Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Crawhorn, Jr. , 85, Adair County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Burress, 74, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonnie D. Allan Stone, 66, Adair Co., KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Margie Lois Buckland, 58, Taylor County, KY (1958-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Lewis Rose, Greensburg, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Ballenger, 93, Russell County, KY (1924-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dessie Page Frankum, 95, Adair County, KY (1922-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Woodson Arnett, 89, Green Co., KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Allen (Blue) Appleby, 75, Russell Co., KY native (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christal (Hall) Brown, 41, Jamestown, KY (1976-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dolly Andrew, 85, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Moore Rice, Jr., 87, Columbia, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mahlon C. Coblentz, 44, Columbia, KY (1979-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Reece, 67, Edmonton, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nolan Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Wade-Dye, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Preston, 64, Russell County, KY (1954-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roxie Geneva Davenport, Green County, KY (1922-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Anderson Madole, Cumberland Co., KY (1939-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willard Lindsey Wise, 99, Campbellsville, KY (1922-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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