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Free NOAA weather radios to Tri-County customers Tri-County Electric, through a grant from TVA has sponsored a weather radio giveaway to Metcalfe County Tri-County customers. NOAA weather radios will be given to Tri-County Electric Customers Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 9:30amCT in the Metcalfe County Government Center, 201 N. Main Street, Edmonton. Sponsored By TVA In Partnership With Metcalfe County. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-08 21:09:26 | Comments
Adair Co. Arts Council meeting canceled From Joyce Coomer Due to a health emergency, the Adair County Arts Council meeting that was planned at Highland Station Gallery on July 10 will be canceled for this month. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-08 20:37:29 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Adair Co. Homemakers From Shannon Steveson The Adair County Extension Homemakers 25-26 year has Mailbox Members and six clubs: Bliss, Green River, Happy, Joyful Hearts Quilt Guild, Sano Stars, and Town & Country. We welcome you to come join us! If you are interested in attending a Club meeting or becoming a Mailbox Member, call the Adair County Extension Office 270-384-2317 and ask for Dylan Gentry. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-08 20:34:35 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Pickett's Chapel VBS starts July 9 From Ann Smith Pickett's Chapel will be having "Waves of Wonder" Vacation Bible School from 6pmCT to 8pmCT nightly, July 9-11, 2025, as we "wander the wilderness with Moses and receive water from a rock, and as we take a boat ride on a wavy sea with Jesus". There will be Bible lessons, crafts, music, food, and recreation time each night. Pickett's Chapel is located at 3047 Portland Road in the Portland/Milltown Community of Adair County. Everyone is invited to attend. For more info, or if you need a ride, please call 270.634.2440 or 270.507.9126. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-08 16:06:34 | Comments | See topic Church News Events scheduled for today, July 9, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Lanterns & Tombstones coming Friday Lanterns & Tombstones, season 4, number 4 will take place at 7pmCT on Friday, July 11, 2025, in the Columbia City Cemetery. Mike & Dave have the Veterans Walk ready to go! Park in the Justice Center lot and walk up to the "Old Section" Please, no parking in the cemetery. This is a walking tour through the historic cemetery and participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring your enthusiasm. The Tour takes place each month throughout the year--April through September, culminating with the annual Silent City Tour of 2025 in October. Each month the Tour and narration will be different from previous months. There will be some specific information repeated each month for emphasis and to inform those who have not previously attended. For more information: Watson.kentucky@gmail.com; or call the Research Center, 270-380-1024. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-08 13:29:46 | Comments
Tenley Lewis is Champion in Western Junior Showmanship From Tony Rose County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Congratulations to Tenley Lewis, who participated in the State 4-H Horse Show on July 1 and 2, 2025, at the State Fairgrounds in Louisville. Tenley is the Champion in the Western Junior Showmanship out of the 28 youth who showed in the Western Jr. Showmanship class. Tenley also placed second in the Western Horsemanship walk-trot class. Tenley is a member of the Adair County 4-H Spurs Horse Club. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-08 13:18:07 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
CAUD can be reached at after-hours number From Columbia/Adair Utilities District Due to issues with our phone provider, we are still without phones at our new office. Customers may contact us at the after hours number, 270-634-3285. Sorry for the inconvenience. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-08 13:14:26 | Comments | See topic Local Government
ACHS SBDM Council to meet July 10 From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School The ACHS SBDM Council will have its regular July meeting at 4pmCT on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-08 13:12:14 | Comments | See topic Education
KSP: Post 15 warns public of ongoing phone scam From Trooper Jonathan Houk The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 is warning citizens about a phone scam affecting people in the Post 15 area. Individuals have reported receiving phone calls from someone falsely claiming to be Trooper Houk and other KSP Troopers. The caller threatens arrest unless money is sent to them immediately. Please know that this is a scam. We want the public to know that KSP will never contact anyone by phone to demand money by threatening legal action or arrest. These tactics are fraudulent and intended to intimidate people into sending money under false pretenses. If you receive a phone call like this, hang up immediately. Anyone receiving suspicious scam calls similar to this tactic is urged not to provide personal or financial information to the caller. Individuals can report scams to the Kentucky Attorney General at (888) 432-9257, online at http://ag.ky.gov/scams or by contacting their local KSP Post. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-08 07:51:08 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
The Life and Legacy of Shannon Rowe Estate gifts include one to the Adair County Fair and an equal one to the Crusade for Children. Shannon Rowe's life was a profound testament to resilience, community service, and the quiet power of personal integrity. Born in March 1975 with a severe spinal condition - spina bifida - Shannon faced physical challenges from birth. Yet he lived a life marked not by limitation, but by purpose. He was a lifelong member of the Jaycees, beginning as a junior member before becoming a vital contributor to many of the organization's efforts. Most notably, his dedication to the Adair County Fair was unwavering. Even in the face of intense physical adversity, weather, terrain, and long hours, Shannon participated actively, often seen navigating the grounds on his scooter, helping however he could. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-07 22:54:24 | Comments
Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet is July 26 From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The annual Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet will be held at 5pmCT on Saturday, July 26, 2025, and The Barn at Cedar Grove, 1000 Brockman Keltner Road, Greensburg, KY. It's going to be a great evening and we hope all Chamber of Commerce members can attend as we enjoy a delicious meal, in a beautiful setting and honor our nominees and Award Winners. The Tourism Mixer will immediately follow the Banquet, and requires a Tourism Mixer ticket. Awards Banquet tickets can be purchased online at ticketsignup.io, or from the Chamber, First & Farmers National Bank and Reed Brothers Insurance. Please be sure to purchase your tickets by July 18, 2025, so we have an accurate head count for the caterer. (Corporate Sponsors receive free ticket(s) as part of their sponsorship.) Note: There will be no regular monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting in July. Corporate Sponsors for the 2025 Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-07 18:49:07 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Adair Co. Ag Development Council to meet July 15 From Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Adair County Agriculture Development Council will meet at 6pmCT on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, to review project applications. The meeting is open to the public. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-07 16:40:31 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Emory Chapel has a new Blessing Box From Renae Smith Emory's Chapel has put up a blessing box in our parking lot. We hope if anyone needs anything they will go by. We also invite everyone to worship with us on Sundays. May God bless you all. Emory's Chapel UMC is located in the Chance Community of Adair County at 1830 Hwy 1952 Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-07 13:00:40 | Comments | See topic Church News Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 9 Happy Anniversary, Haley & Blake Martin (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christopher Allen Yates | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darlene Burke | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Miller (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emma Joy Caldwell (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Freddie Corbin (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gavin Scott Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Helen York | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Muse | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Noah Thomas (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Owen Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patricia Sneed Haven (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sean Noel | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stanley Carney, Jr. (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Sarah and Stephanie Calvert | (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 taps the brakes on speeding this summer From Marla Marrs Frankfort, KY - As travel increases this summer, Kentuckians are encouraged to slow down, obey posted speed limits and help keep everyone on the road safe. Speed limits are not merely suggestions; they are in place to protect everyone on the road. Driving over the speed limit greatly reduces a driver's ability to react to unexpected situations, such as stopped traffic, road debris or encountering vulnerable road users such as highway workers, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists. Speeding and aggressive driving are major contributors to roadway fatalities. In fact, approximately one-third of all traffic fatalities in Kentucky involve a speeding or aggressive driver. In response, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is partnering with law enforcement agencies statewide to implement the "Not So Fast, Kentucky" speed awareness campaign through July 31, 2025. "We want families to have a great time exploring all the beautiful things Kentucky has to offer this summer," said Gov. Andy Beshear "But to keep everyone safe on the road, I'm asking all Kentuckians to slow down, stay focused and be patient with each other on the road. Together, we can prevent crashes and make sure everyone gets home safely." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-07 12:45:40 | Comments
Weather looks to be unsettled this week By Daniel Wilson, Storm Alert Center Monday, July 7, 2025: It will be an unsettled weather period this week as we're expecting scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. While severe weather isn't expected, these storms will be capable of producing lightning, localized gusty winds, and brief heavy rainfall. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-07 08:46:23 | Comments
Great Wooded South, Chapter I By Billy Joe Fudge The Nascence As a Forest Ranger with primary duties of wildland fire prevention and fire suppression, I discovered and developed an affinity with that which I named the Great Wooded South. The Great Wooded South is a place; a place of a people and a culture without borders. A place that wraps itself around each of its inhabitants as one's skin envelops sinew, bone and breath. At the same time, a place enveloping all its community of citizens in a life giving forest of hills; of hollows; of rivers, creeks, streams and springs; of bogs; of plateaus; of desert dry ridge tops; of rocky outcroppings, boulders and bluffs; of trees young and old; of clearings both large and small! We all live in this forest and this forest lives in us. It is our home. Yes, your forest, our forest, my forest is the Great Wooded South. South Central Kentucky, South Eastern Kentucky and Northeastern Middle Tennessee are the center of the Eastern Appalachian Foothills and are the heart of the Great Wooded South. I began my career with the Kentucky Division of Forestry on August 1, 1972. Little did I know that it would become much more than a career. It became an identity that would follow me way beyond the 30 years of my employment and indeed would do so for the rest of my life. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-06 19:32:32 | Comments | See topic Great Wooded South by Billy Joe Fudge
Worship in the Park on July 13 From Gary Tucker Through The Fire Worship Center is having Worship in the Park at 6pmCT on Sunday, July 13, 2025. We will be having worship service in Veterans Memorial Park (a.k.a. State Roadside Park), 5169 Hwy 55 S, Columbia, KY. Bro. Ben Bland will be the guest speaker for the evening. Through The Fire Worship Team will provide worship. Bring your favorite lawn chair and come join us. Call 270-634-2464 for more information. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-06 19:13:30 | Comments | See topic Church News 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 Wednesday, 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, Wednesday, July 9, 2025: 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 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! 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, July 9, 2025:
Letter: First Amendment rights Marty Brown writes: If anybody is wondering who that crazy old lady is on the corner of Campbellsville and Merchant Streets, holding anti-Trump signs on Saturday midday, it's me, Marty Brown. And I'm not crazy, I'm simply exercising my First Amendment rights of free speech and assembly. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-06 19:11:49 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Restore the Broken to sing at Through The Fire Worship Center From Gary Tucker Through the Fire Worship Center is hosting Restore the Broken (from WV) at 6pmCT on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Seating is limited and doors will open at 4:30pmCT. There are no tickets as it is FREE. Through The Fire Worship Center is located at 24 Burnett Road (on Old Burkesville Loop), Columbia, KY. Call 270-634-2464 for more information. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-06 19:10:09 | Comments | See topic Church News
Boil Water Advisory lifted for Milltown Church Rd area From Columbia/Adair Utilities District July 6, 2025 As of 12:38 p.m. on July 6, 2025 the Boil Water Advisory for customers on 911-3300 Milltown Church Rd and all side roads has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-06 19:07:42 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for July 9 In Memory Birhtday, Thomas Russell Wethington, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Finley Duncan, 75, Edmonton, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Propes Leach, Casey Co., KY native (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Joyce Sallee Hubble, Liberty, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Kaye Burton, Columbia, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Warren, Greensburg, KY (1944-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gwinn DeSpain, Taylor Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Luther Collins, 91, Adair Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Master Trenton Allen Michael Bray (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Allen Hood Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nicholas Wayne Flatt, Science Hill, KY (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Dee "Butch" Sparks McCormick, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glen Carter, 80, Burkesville, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Randolph Taylor, Hustonville, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Christine Coomer, Adair County, KY (1923-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Wolford, Taylor Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Royce Shappley, Russell Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jean Harlow Tucker, Green County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Hayes, ElkHorn, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Fitzgerald Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Lewis, Taylor County, KY (1931 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Otha Lee VanArsdale, Green Co., KY, (1914) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ora Bledsoe Howell, 82, Russell Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Sapp, Liberty, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joy Miller Eskridge, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sally Margaret Barnett, 97, Taylor Co., KY (1917-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles Earl (Chuck) Strange, Burkesville, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mysetta Montgomery, 91, Green County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Ralph Lewis, Adair Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Carney, Jr., 90, Columbia, KY (1926-206) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlon K. Sharp, 72, Casey County, KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James McNear, 69, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Gale Bailey, 76, Adair County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Allen Durrett, 60, Green County, KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland "Tubby" Richardson, 81, Casey County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Curry, 76, Green Co., KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Janes, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Lee Jagus, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Cox, 77, Columbia, KY (1947-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curt Wethington, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Day, 87, Columbia, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd Grider Sr, 87, Casey County, KY (1931-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Arnold Coffey, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoAnn VanZant Gibson, 74, Metcalfe County, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joey Franklin, (July 9, 1981- October 17, 2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith Stillwell, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Kane Franklin, 18, Campbellsville, KY (2004-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond D. Grant, 80, Glens Fork, KY native (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Delmont (Buddy) Matney, 66, Green County, KY (1952-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rondal P. Bradshaw, 82, Green Co., KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Victor Curt (Rusty) Hill, 64, Russell County, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) |
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