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Animals, Thunderstorms, and Fireworks By Miss Donna Rieder Clifty Creek Farm I have to admit, I'm not fond of fireworks. While the displays can be spectacular, it's the impact they have on animals that concerns me. While wild birds and mammals experience thunder and lightning in their lives on a regular basis, the light and super-intense noise produced by fireworks can have severe detrimental effects on birds, bats, and wildlife, including permanent loss of hearing of those living in close proximity to where the fireworks are discharged. That hearing loss results in their inability to communicate, find a mate, and hunt for food. The light and noise can oftentimes cause them to panic and flee, abandoning nests and young, sometimes never to return. That's why war zones are devoid of birds and wildlife. Fireworks can affect our pets as well. A great majority of dogs are afraid of storms and start trembling at the first rumble of thunder. Every year after July 4th, I see on the media countless stories of pets gone missing, sometimes never to be found. It's heartbreaking, and in most cases, totally avoidable. But there are some things us humans can do to mitigate the damage. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-01 18:29:11 | Comments | See topic Commentary
Public asked to help with Kentucky summer turkey brood survey Frankfort, KY -- Kentucky's native wild turkeys are spending their summer days eating, moving and raising their recently hatched poults. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources asks the public to be on the lookout for turkeys as they move around and share their observations to help biologists better understand and manage wild turkey populations in the state. "Monitoring our turkey flock for its long-term conservation depends on teamwork," said Zak Danks, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Wild Turkey Program coordinator. "Fish and Wildlife staff can't be everywhere all at once. That's where hunters and wildlife enthusiasts across the state can really help, reporting turkey sightings to our survey." To report sightings of wild turkeys during the survey window, July 1 to August 31, 2025, visit the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Summer Turkey Brood Survey webpage, or enter the key words "turkey survey" in the search bar on the agency's website (fw.ky.gov) to access the online survey portal, link to the mobile survey app or download a printable form that can be mailed or emailed to the department. Data collected through this survey help the department to better understand turkey population trends over time. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-01 18:26:45 | Comments
Russell authorities investigating vandalism complaints By Mike Scales, 92.7 The Wave The Russell County Sheriff's Office and the Jamestown Police Department, and Russell Springs Police Department is asking for the Public's help in helping identify a person of interest in several vandalism complaints in Russell County in 6/29-30/2025. The individual rode a Bicycle on Ky 619 Bernard Ridge and did damage to 2 different locations. Also another spot in Jamestown off 127 the sign at Sonny's Landing was also vandalized. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-01 11:54:59 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Introducing Lindsey Wilson University From Duane Bonifer Today, July 1, 2025, is the first day of Lindsey Wilson University. After more than 120 years of service as a training school, junior college and liberal arts college, Lindsey Wilson University begins its first fiscal year today. The decision to rename the 122-year-old school was made unanimously in April by the Lindsey Wilson Board of Trustees -- and supported overwhelmingly by the faculty assembly, alumni association and student government -- to more accurately reflect the school's status. "This is a culmination of a tremendous amount of hard work by Lindsey Wilson faculty and staff over the years, and I want to thank you for joining me on this exciting adventure," Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr. wrote in an announcement Tuesday morning to the campus community. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-01 08:44:23 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University Events scheduled for today, July 1, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Paul Bela exhibit opens July 3 at HSG Highland Station Gallery will be hosting the work of Paul Bela from July 5 through July 12, 2025, with a "Meet the Artist" Reception scheduled for 4pmCT on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Photographs reflect Paul's awe and wonder at life on our planet, and sorrow as a participant and witness to its destruction. Prior to farming, Paul received a diploma from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. He is a proficient creator in wood and metals. Paul currently farms in Adair and Metcalfe Counties. The Exhibition, Paul Bela: A Closer Look at Nature, runs July 5 through 12, 2025, at Highland Station Gallery, 3292 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia, KY. Daily exhibit hours are available at highlandstationgallery.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-01 08:38:02 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
KSP Post 15 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints From Trooper Jonathan Houk Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15's highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws including, but not limited to, motor vehicle equipment safety, licensing of drivers, motor vehicle registration, child restraints, and operation of motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. A complete list of traffic safety checkpoint locations can be found at the following link: www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/post15checkpoints Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-01 08:31:27 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Harvey and Loy Reunion is July 5 From Phillip Burris The Harvey and Loy Family Reunion will be held at NoonCT on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Jim Blair Community Center, 901 Hudson St. , Columbia, KY. Memories made with family are memories that last forever. Hope to see everyone there. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-01 08:28:46 | Comments
New Blessing Box at Breeding Church From Missy Lemmon Breeding Church is so pleased to announce that we now have a Blessing Box in front of our Church. If you are need of food or know someone in need of food, please help yourself to the food in the white box placed in front of the church. If you have extra non-perishable food items and want to bless someone else, please feel free to drop it off. Breeding Church is located at 605 Breeding Loop, Breeding KY. It is such a pleasure to serve our Community. We want to send out a huge Thank You to Tracy Brown for building and donating the box to our Church. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-30 21:20:02 | Comments | See topic Church News
To Dad on the anniversary of his passing (1921-2001) By Phillip Coffey Pile up all the weapons up into a huge heap Make them into plow shares with golden dividends Give them to those that really surrendered all to Make America Great. To those that defy our Constitution chain ‘em in a ragged, well guarded tent. All voices of the fallen cry out for our American “Vets” That gave the utmost, feared not even death. When they meet across the River Jordan No more to march across the Great Divide. No more crosses to bear or challenging nightmares. Singing Hallelujah to the one who died for all on Golgotha on a Rugged Cross. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-30 16:28:13 | Comments
Vacation Bible School starts July 7 at Cane Valley Baptist From Connie Young Cane Valley Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 6pmCT to 8pmCT nightly July 7 through 11, 2025. This year's theme is "Discovering the bigness of God in the smallest of things (Psalm 34:3)." Cane Valley Baptist Church is located at 3145 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY. For more information By Pastor Bro. Clay Scott at 270-405-0770 or Sheila Scott 270-401-1639 Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-30 14:30:35 | Comments | See topic Church News
KSP takes to the skies in national cruiser contest From Sherry Bray Frankfort, KY - On June 30, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourage Kentuckians to help them win a competition that showcases state law enforcement agencies across the country as a thank you to the agency's service. KSP has entered the 2025 Best Looking Cruiser Contest, held annually by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST). The contest asks the public to vote on their favorite cruiser photo, with the winning image earning the cover of the association's 2026 calendar. KSP has placed in the top five in the past seven years, taking home back-to-back wins in 2021 and 2022. While Florida won the competition last year, Kentucky hopes to soar to first place once again. To accomplish this, Kentucky needs the help of the 4.5 million Kentuckians who call the commonwealth home. Voting starts today and ends at 4pmCT on Friday, July 11, 2025. Kentuckians can vote once daily by clicking here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BestLookingCruiser2025. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-30 14:24:40 | Comments
Adair Co. Clerks Office holiday schedule From Lisa Greer Adair County Clerk The Adair Co. Clerks Office will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, and Saturday, July 5, 2025. Happy Fourth of July. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-30 08:40:28 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Ed Waggener's Adair County Fair column in book Ed Waggener wrote his Around Adair column on July 4, 1980, and it was chosen to be part of the new book, The History of the Adair County Fair "Our county fair is the best county fair," to paraphrase the title song from the movie "State Fair," "the best county fair in our county." Time was, we didn't make that claim. Time was, we admitted that Russell County had the best county fair in the state, or even Shelby County. But today, everybody in Adair County will own that the best county fair is right here in Columbia. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-30 00:15:11 | Comments Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 1 Happy Anniversary, Randall & Amanda Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Troy & Shellie Elmore (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anita Bailey Hughes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Casi Renee Blair (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dan Antle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dennis Selby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Derek Maurath (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gerald Wisner (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hailey Rowe (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie McQueary Murrell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Padilla | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lauren VanArsdale, | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lily Loy (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melinda Booher (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mindy Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick McGaha (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Ellis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert G. Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Grant Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Sydney and Sophie Sapp (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wanda Bardin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Carter | (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.
Metcalfe Summerfest Idol competition winners The Edmonton - Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce hosted the 3rd annual Metcalfe Idol competition at Summerfest June 7th for the youth and adult categories. Jackson Devore and Brody Hurt stepped up to the mic to MC the 2025 Metcalfe Idol event. Metcalfe Idol Youth winners: 1st place - Tymber Garrett Song choice - "Country Gold". Tymber is the 11-year-old daughter of Daniel & Laurel Garrett. Tymber enjoys basketball, dancing, singing, and reading. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-29 23:05:31 | Comments
City seeking sponsors for Back to School Bash From Trey Stephens The City of Columbia is currently seeking sponsors and participants for the annual Back To School Bash. Thanks-shirts will be distributed at the Bash, and sponsorships are available for $50 or $100. To sponsor shirts, or to set up and give away school supplies or snacks, groups/organizations can call City Hall at 270-384-2501. The Back To School Bash will start at 11amCT on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the City Park on Fairground Street. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-29 13:04:37 | Comments | See topic Local Government
LWC Doctoral Program celebrates decade of service From Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson College's final major event before transitioning to Lindsey Wilson University on July 1, 2025, was a celebration of the academic program that was a major factor in the change. At the 11th Lindsey Wilson Mental Health Symposium -- held Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship and online -- the college community celebrated the first decade of the school's doctoral program in counselor education and supervision. Lindsey Wilson's doctoral program debuted in 2015, hooding its first graduate in December 2018. An additional 44 students have graduated from the program, which is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, the gold standard of counselor education programs. Lindsey Wilson's master of education in counseling, which started in 1993, is also CACREP-accredited. "We are becoming a university in a few days, and among the many reasons is our CACREP-accredited master of education in counseling," said Vice President for Academic Affairs Ray Lutgring. "Another major reason we should be calling ourselves a university is the incredibly successful doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-29 12:32:02 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Mid-week Farmers Market begins Wednesday Big news from Farmers Market on the Square in Columbia - the additional Wednesday morning market begins on July 2, 2025 for the season. Midweek market hours are the same as the Saturday morning market hours, 8am to 1pmCT. They will have Farm to Fork products, including fresh homemade pizzas from Ffriends of Ffungi. They will be selling by the slice or by the whole pie. Other good news includes that Paul the Breadman is improving and hopes to be back on the fifth. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-29 00:09:13 | Comments 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 Tuesday Special: Quesadilla Verde Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese served with rice, lettuce, tomato & quacamole. $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! 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 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 530amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT 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 Tuesday, July 1, 2025:
Preparing to register your Street Legal SPV According to the Kentucky Association of Counties, Senate Bill 63, which passed during the 2025 Regular Session, gives counties and cities the authority to adopt an ordinance and allow street-legal special purpose vehicles on highways within their jurisdictional boundaries. The new law takes effect June 27, 2025, although most local authorities are waiting for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's regulations for implementation of SB 63 before passing local ordinances. Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer says that, "In the meantime, you can be preparing for your Sheriff Inspection by making sure your ATV meets the minimum requirements set by law for registration." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-27 14:52:06 | Comments
Letter: How to purchase Adair County fair book Lon Collins writes: Is the book featured in the Columbia magazine available to the public for purchase? I have family history in Columbia and Adair Co. I would like to purchase a copy. Thanks.Lon, thanks for writing. You can purchase a copy at the Adair County Public Library, the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce, or by contacting Amanda Page at 270-250-1327. Question re: Many get thanks for History of Adair County Fair book Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-06-27 14:32:33 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Chicken Math, or, Be responsible for your animals By Miss Donna Rieder Clifty Creek Farm There's a term people use when they find their animal "collection" starting to grow, whether it's one goat having triplet kids, or going to Tractor Supply and coming home with 20 more baby chicks: Goat Math, or, Chicken Math. Or Cat Math, or Dog Math...you get the idea. Unfortunately, Cat or Dog Math is usually multiplication. That's obviously what happened to the people who dumped a dozen or more dogs off near my farm a few weeks ago. The dogs were obviously all related, because they were all colored the same and most had bobbed tails. It seems like a case of one dog not being spayed and then having litter after litter of puppies, until the owners became so overwhelmed that they felt they had no choice but to take them all out to the country and dump them off. But where their problems ended, mine began. While my neighbor and I were able to trap 9 of the dogs, the others became wary of the trap and refused to be caught. That Sunday I came home from church to find one of the dogs in with my chickens, with several killed, several mauled to the point where I had no choice but to kill them, and several more missing. I was heartbroken because I love my chickens and get a lot of joy from just watching them do their thing. I was also devastated because I sell eggs to supplement my income, and that loss hit me where it hurts. So, I learned a new kind of Chicken Math. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-06-27 14:13:53 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for July 1 In Memory Birthday, Mildred Hardee Willson, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Greg Smith, 56, native of Adair County, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Simpson Lee Reliford, Columbia, KY (1925-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Byron Paul Ponder, Yosemite, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Thomas Roy, Jr., Adair Co., KY native (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louvenia Rodgers Bryant, Columbia, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Ball, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Willard Newton Taylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imogene "Jean" Richardson, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Lee Ward, Green Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coy Cecil Milby, Green Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Franklin Watson, Casey County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell F. Kerns, Adair Co., KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa (Terry) Jett, Jamestown, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clayton England, 85, Adair Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Ernest Sparks, Adair Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Dolan McKinney, Green Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Cox, 63, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Timmy Ray Glass, 55, Monroe, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ellis W. Shelton, Green County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell F. Milby, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Durham, Casey County, KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Faye Henzman Johnson, 78, Russell County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Jane McQueary Walker, 84, Ramsey, IN/Adair County, KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jonathan (John) Abrell, 45, Adair County, KY (1971-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Elizabeth Keltner, 79, Adair County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Cowan, 60, Adair County, KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Watson, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Caldwell, 93, Columbia, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Aaron Wilkerson, 33, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Green (1920-1991) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah (Debbie) Carol Loy, 62, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold J. Wright, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jesse Murphy, 76, Casey County, KY (1943-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Jean Wallace, 52, McKee, KY (1970-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Patton, 93, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Leon Baker, 44, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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