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KADB approves more than $580K for area projects From Madison Pergrem Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $3,433,566 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting on July 18, 2025, including the following local area awards:
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KSP: Investigation leads to a drug trafficking arrest From Trooper Jonathan Houk Russell Springs, KY - On the evening of July 17, 2025, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers, in conjunction with local law enforcement, conducted a drug investigation in Russell County, leading to the arrest of an individual for trafficking controlled substances with an approximate street value of $25,000. KSP Troopers conducted a joint investigation with the Russell County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) to attempt to locate a wanted male at a residence on Briar Patch Road in Russell County. Upon arrival in the area, Troopers observed an SUV parked with an open back hatch and several individuals standing around the vehicle. As the Troopers walked by the SUV, they smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The Troopers observed several bags of suspected marijuana as well as suspected methamphetamine in the back hatch area of the vehicle. Troopers located approximately 2 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and 8 ounces of suspected marijuana. There was also a large sum of cash and drug paraphernalia located during the investigation. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-18 12:49:51 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
2025 Floral Hall a success From Dylan Gentry Adair County Extension Office The Adair County Floral Hall was held from July 16-18, 2025, sponsored by the Adair County Fair Board. This year marked the most significant update to the Floral Hall categories in the competition's history. The major redesign aimed to boost participation, enhance competition, and bring the Floral Hall back to its nostalgic roots. The 2025 Floral Hall has come to a close, with tons of unique and talented submissions in a wide variety of categories. Congratulations to all the folks who submitted entries in the 2025 Floral Hall. The following people had winning entries in one or more categories:
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Friday and Saturday at the Adair County Fair The Adair County Fair is gearing up for its two big final days - Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, 2025 - of pageants and the small car derby. Mother nature has cooperated as much as possible with spotty, intermittent rains passing over quickly and moving out, allowing for everything to continue as scheduled. Comments to the Fair Association members have been positive for this first full fair in many years, and every night the crowd has gotten a little larger. Check Columbia Magazine events for times for all the excitement. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-18 10:31:08 | Comments Events scheduled for today, July 18, 2025 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District July 18, 2025 As of 8:45am on July 18, 2025 the Boil Water Advisory for customers on Hurt Street, Harvey Street, 802-1011 Jamestown Street, and 705-908 Russell Road 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. 2025-07-18 10:03:41 | Comments
Ribbon cutting planned for Bayou Brotherz Louisiana Fish House From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Please join the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce at 10:30amCT on Thursday, August 14, 2025, as we host a ribbon cutting for Bayou Brotherz Louisiana Fish House. Register for door prizes, then stay and enjoy one of the delicious lunch specials of the day while you are there! Bayou Brotherz Louisiana Fish House is located at 698 Crail Hope Road in northern Metcalfe County. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-18 09:40:35 | Comments
Second statewide permit testing event on Aug 2 Due to unforeseen technical circumstances, the Kentucky State Police are postponing today's online registration for the statewide testing event scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2, until next week. Updates will be provided as they are available. From Sherry Bray Frankfort, KY - Team Kentucky will once again offer a statewide event on Saturday, August 2, 2025, to help interested Kentuckians obtain their permit. Appointments are available to all Kentuckians who are eligible to apply. According to state law, applicants must be at least 15 years of age to apply. Applicants can take the test at any of the 12 counties offered. The Columbia office isn't included in this round, but Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, and Frankfort are. The Kentucky State Police (KSP), which administers state driver testing, will release the appointments on Friday, July 18, 2025, beginning at 1pmCT, through the online scheduling portal at telegov.egov.com/KSP. This one-day event does not include road skills or CDL testing. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-18 09:21:56 | Comments Featured Classified Furniture for Sale: Vintage Tigerwood nightstand with small wheels and door $45, small Antique side chair $15, pair of tall nightstands with two drawers each $50, small antique table $25, round blond wood coffee table with glass top $25, Large/heavy Oak coffee and end tables with metal shelves underneath $65, several cedar chests $75 - $150 each. Can text photos. -Donna Rieder 270-805-1527 View all classified ads on our Classifieds Page.
KYTC: Continued text message scam posing as state agency From Allen Blair Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) warns Kentuckians of continuous reports of fraudulent text messages received by residents impersonating the state agency which features a suspicious link similar to Kentucky government website addresses. The scam messages warn customers of unpaid traffic tickets and say that a "DMV violation" will be reported and "driving privileges" will be suspended if payment is not sent immediately. We are taking appropriate steps to request to have the fraudulent websites taken down. Kentuckians are encouraged to follow the tips and recommendations below to avoid disclosing sensitive information to scammers. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-18 09:16:14 | Comments
Please take care of the Blessing Boxes From Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots Someone went to at least one Blessing Box in the city limits and threw out food supplies that had been placed there. This is so discouraging. There are 23 Blessing Boxes in our city and county. The supplies are there for anyone that needs to use them. We appreciate all who help stock these boxes. Please take care of these for our families and children. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-17 18:21:29 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Agenda for July 17, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting From Carolee Lloyd Adair County Board of Education The Adair County Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in the Adair County Board Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-17 17:18:52 | Comments | See topic Local Government
KELC releases June 2025 Unemployment Report From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY -- Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2025 unemployment rate was 4.9%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary June 2025 jobless rate was down 0.1 percentage points from May 2025 and down 0.1 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for June 2025 was 4.1%, which was down 0.1 percentage points from May 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-17 14:09:46 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
Mark Trammell Quartet at Egypt Christian Church From Robbie Bell The Mark Trammell Quartet will be singing at 6:30pmCT on Sunday evening, August 3, 2025 at Egypt Christian Church. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-17 13:43:31 | Comments | See topic Church News
Adair Co. FRYSC to host Free Clothing Drive Adair Co. FRYSC will be hosting a Free Clothing Drive for students enrolled in Adair County Schools, from 11amCT to 2pmCT on Monday, July 28, 2025, and from 8amCT to NoonCT on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Door 9 behind Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. Students will also have the oppotunity to register for the 2025-2026 school year at the event. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-17 09:23:01 | Comments | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 18 Happy Anniversary, Wallace & Sharon Feese (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Billy & Libby Fudge (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Davey & Sarah Burton (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kathryn & Jeffrey Yarberry (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kevin & Tamra Atwood (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Mike & Kim Barbee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Troy & Susan (Sharpe) Pollard (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Chris Oliver. LWC Head Football Coach (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Absher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doug Hoots | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Estelene Hayes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Felicia Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George Thomas Keltner (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jalen Bubba Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jane Breeding (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Cross | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Merrill "Meff" Hodges | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Absher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joey Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Michael Stalcup | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joseph Absher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JR Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kristi Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Madison Williams (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert L. Dial (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tanja Staton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Kolt and Cooper King (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Business Anniversary, Libby's, (2018) | (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.
Back to School Bash to feature music and magic performances The City of Columbia is extremely excited to welcome three amazing performances for our third annual Back to School Bash:
The City of Columbia Back to School Bash starts at 11amCT on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the City Park on Fairground Street in Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-17 08:52:21 | Comments
4-H Dog Show winners at the 2025 Adair County Fair From Tony Rose, Adair County 4-H Congratulations to all who participated in the 2025 Adair County Fair Dog Show. Thanks to our Show Judge Kaylee Campbell and our Dog Club Leader, Christy Warrington. Piper Nelson - Showmanship - Blue Ribbons, Obedience - Blue Ribbon and Agility - Blue Ribbon. Karsyn Nelson - Showmanship - Blue Ribbon, Obedience - Blue Ribbon and Junior Champion, Agility - Blue Ribbon and Junior Champion Jolie Crow - Showmanship - Blue Ribbon, Obedience - Blue Ribbon and Senior Champion, Agility - Blue Ribbon and Senior Champion Veronica Morgan - Showmanship - Blue Ribbon and Senior Champion, Obedience - Blue Ribbon, Agility - Blue Ribbon and Senior Champion Aryanna Curry - Showmanship - Blue Ribbon and Junior Champion, Obedience - Blue Ribbon, Agility - Blue Ribbon Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-16 23:56:10 | Comments
Revival starts July 17 at Victory Community Church From Kathy Shelton Revival at Victory Community Church will be held at 6pmCT nightly from Thursday, July 17, 2025, to Sunday, July 20, 2025. Bro. Gary Tucker and Bro. Brandon Willis will be bringing the message. Special singing nightly. Everyone is welcome! Victory Community Church is located at 1165 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-16 14:27:26 | Comments | See topic Church News
Carol Perkins: The Homecoming Court Previous Column: Guy the Gardener By Carol Perkins Six babies are under three years old, and none of them lives near me. That's just not fair! My California niece has two under two years old. My California nephew's daughter turned one in February, and they are expecting next January. My Florida niece has a three-years old and just gave birth in June to her second baby, a son. My Bowling Green nephew has a baby boy who is crawling. Babies make me happy. I don't have to raise (rear) them. All I have to do is love them. They will know Aunt Carol and, hopefully, love me back. Being an aunt is special. One of my aunts was an RN at TJ for years. Clarice Baker was a highly respected nurse and teacher. During her tenure, nurses wore white uniforms and hats. She was present when Carla was born, standing beside Dr. Starr. This new mother found comfort in knowing Aunt Clarice was there. Although I never visited for a weekend (she had her own children) or did special things with her, as I have with my nieces and nephews, she was a solid presence in my life. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-16 12:37:33 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins 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, Friday, July 18, 2025: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Friday Special: Enchiladas Verdes, $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 Friday, July 18, 2025:
Brieschke and Coomer graduate Public Safety Dispatch Academy By Michael Moore Richmond, KY - On July 16, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 19 dispatchers from across Kentucky graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Safety Dispatch Academy and are now ready to begin answering the call to aid both citizens and law enforcement officers of the commonwealth. Local graduates include Shaina M. Brieschke, with Edmonton/Metcalfe 911 Dispatch, and Skylar M. Coomer, with Russell County 911 Dispatch. "Dispatchers are the heroes who connect law enforcement with Kentuckians during some of the greatest moments of need, and their work is so important in a time of crisis," Gov. Beshear said. "I want to thank these graduates for taking on this important job and supporting Kentuckians across the commonwealth. Congratulations and good luck." Dispatch basic training is mandatory for any sworn or civilian employee who will dispatch law enforcement officers by radio at a Criminal Justice Information Systems agency. Graduates of the academy have successfully completed a highly structured and comprehensive curriculum to satisfy mandated training requirements. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-16 12:34:40 | Comments
Doors: Mr. Ben White, and Roley-Casey Creek Program a success By Mike Watson The Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center and the Adair County Genealogical Society's July 12th "Saturday Session" was a tremendous program. A departure from the usual Saturday Sessions, which are teaching-learning classes on how to study our local history and family history, this presentation, "Doors", was a double-header, of sorts. It began with a "Tribute to Mr. Ben White of Knifley Grade School" and morphed into "Remembering the Roley/Casey Creek Community" of Adair County. Mr. Steven Ray, who is a dynamic speaker and historian, entertained and informed his audience with his experiences of coming to the area as a youngster with his family--his father was the new minister. He was introduced to an educational path that has never ceased to expand. He was a student at Knifley School and elaborated on interactions with Mr. Ben White, the real backbone of the school. Mr. White's nephew and other family members were present and participated in the program. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2025-07-16 12:21:29 | Comments | See topic Mike Watson - History
Fresh sweet corn arriving at FM2 Wednesday morning From Donna Jones, co-director Farmers Market on the Square, Columbia, KY There will be a truck load of corn at Farmers Market on the Square tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16, 2025 it will be peaches and cream. The market is located on the corner of Merchant and Campbellsville Streets in downtown Columbia. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2025-07-16 00:14:03 | Comments | See topic Food Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for July 18 In Memory Birthday, Julia Gosser, 85, Russell Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sis. Mildred Richardson McGinnis, Adair native (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Marie Jones Graham, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John S. Casey, Russell Springs, KY (1982-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Valerie Dawn Melton Keith 30, Adair Co., KY. (July 18, 1973 ~ Sept. 7, 2003) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Redford Campbell, 69, Knifley, KY native (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florence Opal Coomer, Green Co., KY (1919-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.C. Rooks, Adair Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy (Dottie) Law, Taylor Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Newcomb, Taylor County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Morrison, Taylor County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Mae Scott Sells, Bow, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Enola Belle Foley Arms, Russell County, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Former Russell CJE, Terril Flanagan, Jamestown, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Exie Wise Shively, 103, Finley, KY (1910-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby J. Hadley, Jamestown, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland A. Davis, Casey County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Rowe, Adair County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Lawless, 66, Russell Co., KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pansy Faye Malone, 68, Russell County, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shilene Nichols, Casey County, KY (1984-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Marie Spradlin, 84, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, \Mrs. Mary Lou Posey Edwards, Green Co., KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Melvin Roar, 81, Wurtland, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Latoka Rose Wilson, Edmonton, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Olen (Toby) Tucker, Sr., 70, Russell Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Mason Smith, 45, Jefferson Co. native/Green County, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacqueline Luttrell, Alexandria, VA/ Russell County, KY native/ (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imogene (Clemmons) Romines, 83, Metcalfe County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd Lee (Tinker) Randolph, 63, Liberty, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Thomas Keltner, 94, Columbia, KY (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Thomas Russell, 57, Adair County, KY (1960-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Todd McCullough, Taylor Co., KY/Jefferson Co., KY native (1968-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Madonna Sue LeMaster Hawkins, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul W. Wilson, 72, Russell Springs, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Rogers Green, 74, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Jean Shaw Reece, 75, Metcalfe County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Louallen, 67, Taylor County, KY (1951-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William O. Montgomery, 81, Taylor County, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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