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Boil Water Advisory for Eastridge Cemetery Rd/Carrol Rd From Columbia/Adair Utilities District Date Issued 4/14/2026, Time Issued 10:20 A.M. A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for consumers starting at 1657 to 3220 Eastridge Cemetery Road and all of Carrol Road. The advisory has been issued due to a main line leak. 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. 2026-04-14 11:42:48 | Comments
Grave Marker Cleaning Class on April 18 From Mike Watson The next Saturday Session of the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center will be: Proper Cleaning & Preserving Grave Markers, conducted by Annita Dial. The session will begin promptly at NoonCT on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and will last for two hours. Meet at the Columbia Cemetery, in the Old Section. You may park at the Judicial Center parking lot, or drive up behind the "big blue barn" and park along the driveway. Dress for the weather and bring a bottle of water to hydrate. For more information, call the Research Center at 270.380.1024 or email adairgenealogy@gmail.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-14 11:30:31 | Comments
KY General Fund and Road Fund receipts for March 2026 Frankfort, KY - The Office of State Budget Director reported on Friday that March's General Fund receipts grew 6.2 percent compared to March of last year. The March revenue growth is compared to March of 2025 which was when the initial implementation of the Department of Revenue's new information technology system went into production. Due to the timing of the go-live date for the new system, a portion of March receipts were processed in the month of April; therefore, revenues were partially understated in March 2025 and slightly overstated in April 2025. Total revenues for the month were $1,128.8 million, compared to $1,062.6 million during March 2025. Receipts have now fallen 0.4 percent for the first nine months of FY26. For the just completed quarter, total General Fund collections grew 0.2 percent. Growth rates for the first three quarters of FY26 were -2.8, 1.4 and 0.2 percent. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-14 11:25:57 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
TRH-HCC to present at Chamber of Commerce meeting From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Taylor Regional Hospital Health Clinic Columbia will be presenting at the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting at NoonCT on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Columbia Adair County Welcome and Development Cneter, 201 Burkesville St., Columbia, KY. Lunch will be provided by BYO Express Cuisine. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-14 11:23:28 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce 
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Letter: we are in unprecedented times in America By Rodney White Tip O'Neill supposedly said, "All politics is local," but maybe there are certain circumstances in which that is not true. It seems to me that we are living in unprecedented times in America when too many are unaware, too busy with the challenges of life, or simply apathetic to the events of the day. This is not an indictment of the good folks of Adair County, but a reality all across the nation, and it is not only a recent occurrence in our civic life. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-14 11:17:53 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Savor the Flavor Series continues at Extension Office From Shannon Steveson The Savor the Flavor Series continues at 10amCT today, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with cooking methods at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-14 09:29:28 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service 
Letter: Baby goats Sue Mullins asks: Is it normal for goats to have quads?Miss Donna says, "Normally, Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats have twins and triplets, but quads and quints aren't uncommon, especially when it's a genetic trait in that specific bloodline." Comments re: Pebbles and the new Kids Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-14 07:54:33 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback 
Service, sacrifice, and public safety awards given The second annual Spirit Of Columbia awards were presented in a moving ceremony honoring local officials, first responders and supporters. The event focused on service, sacrifice, and the value of public safety in Columbia and Adair County. In addition to many recognitions, Lifetime Service awards were presented to Ed Wigal, Michael Glasgow and Ralph Curry, and to Terry Akin (posthumous). Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-13 19:18:20 | Comments | See topic Local Government 
Prom is April 18 at the Barn at Cedar Grove From Chase Coffey The 2026 ACHS Prom will be held from 8pmCT to MidnightCT on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Barn at Cedar Grove. Adair County High School and the Class of 2027 would like to extend our appreciation to the following local sponsors whose support and contributions have helped make this event possible: Brad Burton, Columbia Christian Church, Columbia Pharmacy, Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, Hancock Tires, Rogers Trucking, and Young's Lawn Care. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-13 15:09:30 | Comments 
Veterans Service Officer in Columbia on April 16 From Joe Hare Beginning at 1000 Hrs Thursday 16 Apr 2026 the VFW service officer will be VFW Post 6097, 500 Greenhills Road, Columbia, KY. Any veteran needing assistance with a claim with the VA may join us for help. This service is provided free of charge and is done by one of only 3 accredited VFW service officers in the state. Please bring any previous paper work you have had with the VA or a DD-214 if you are wishing to open a claim. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-13 15:06:01 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day 
KELC releases January 2026 Unemployment Report From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted January 2026 unemployment rate was 4.3%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The January 2026 jobless rate was down 0.1 percentage points from December of 2025 and down 0.5 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for January 2026 was 4.3%, which was down from the 4.4% reported for December 2025 and up from the 4.0% recorded in January 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. 2026-04-13 12:38:35 | Comments | See topic Kentucky 
Agriculture Development Council to meet April 21 From Nick Roy Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources The Adair County Agriculture Development Council will meet at 6pmCT on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 09 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda items include a proposal for CAIP and selection of members at-large. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-13 11:23:29 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Place Names - How Adair churches came to be By Michael C. Watson Adair County Genealogical Society Christianity was and is the prevalent religion in this area. Biblical teaching left its mark on place names, particularly churches here: Zion Church and community. Zion Baptist is the oldest Baptist congregation in the county that survived into the twentieth century. This was the mother church of the Columbia Baptist congregation. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-13 09:08:35 | Comments | See topic Mike Watson - History 
Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 14 Happy Anniversary, L.G. (d. Mar. 20, 2012), and Fay McKinley (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Humphress (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brad Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan S. New (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Camdon Harvey (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassie Richard Pyles (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christine Patton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cole Schmidt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Courtney Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan McGaha Froedge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Thomas (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyle Murphy (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Susan Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Ann Rooks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rodney Burton (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruby " Nanny" Stocton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Suzanne Ince (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy L. Morgeson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Roberts | (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.
Chaos or Negligence, You Decide By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Lexington, KY - There's something broken in college sports right now, and everybody from athletes to reporters to fans can feel it...even if they don't want to say it out loud. The wild part? The blueprint for how to do this the right way has existed forever. It's called professional sports. Take literally any major league. The NFL, the NBA, MLB...does not matter. Every single one of them runs on structure. There's a draft. There are contracts. There are expectations tied to those contracts. Perform, you get paid again. Don't, somebody else takes your spot. Simple enough. It's not perfect, but it's organized chaos. What we've got in college right now is just chaos. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 20:58:50 | Comments | See topic Sports 
Carol Perkins: Swimmy Head Previous Column: Looking forward to Easter Week By Carol Perkins "My head's swimmin'," I complained to Guy. He looked puzzled, like I had a medical explanation to share. I could have given the reader some context clues, like "when I put my head over to pull out some weeds," but I wanted to see who might or might not know what a swimmy head is. Old-time expressions are hard to replace. Today, a swimmy head might be called "vertigo." That's far too medical. Plus, that was a movie in my day. A scary one. A swimmy head might go along with a "stove up" knee or neck. When I can't straighten it when I first get up, it's "stove up." Like a stovepipe. That goes along with the knee being "swoll up" or my head being "stopped up." Had a gripey stomach lately? Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 13:44:04 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins 
Class of 1976 inducted into LWU Golden Alumni Society By Shelby Burton For Alfred Gordon '76, returning to Lindsey Wilson University after nearly 50 years was more than a visit - it was a full-circle moment. "I never dreamed that I'd be here for such an event," said Gordon, a 1976 graduate and one of three inductees into this year's Golden Alumni Society. Gordon joined classmates, family and friends on campus for the annual Golden Alumni Society Luncheon, where members of the Class of 1976 were honored for reaching their 50th reunion milestone. He was joined by fellow 1976 classmates Randy Kessler '76 of Union, KY, and Linda Waggener of Columbia, KY, each recognized for careers and lives shaped in part by their time at Lindsey Wilson. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 13:26:49 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Next KY Virtual Job Fair is April 15 From James Hensley Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs The next Commonwealth of Kentucky Virtual Job Fair is scheduled for 9amCT to NoonCT on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This event is completely free for both employers and job candidates/seekers, providing an excellent opportunity to connect and explore career opportunities. Interested candidates and businesses can register with one of the links below: The first hour of the job fair is reserved for veterans and military families, and the remainder of the fair is open to all candidates. Job fairs are planned for the third Wednesday of each month in 2026. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-12 13:23:52 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day 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! Happy Hawg BBQ 114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 270-585-4671. Open from 10:30amCT to 5pmCT Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover accepted. Happy Hawg BBQ is open again on Jamestown Street with shoulder, brisket, chicken, smoked bologna, and ribeye steaks, plus burgers and hotdogs, cold cut sandwiches, fries, nachos, appetizers, homemade sides, ice cream cups, Italian Ice cups, and more!Randy Young, owner Betty's Country Cooking MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. For the Fall and Winter, Betty's is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT 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. Adair County Schools Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476 ACES and ACPC menu for April 14, 2026: 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, April 14, 2026:
Movie: watch it and then prepare to vote By Linda Waggener Thinking about the 2026 elections, one thing most voters seem to share--regardless of party--is a quiet, persistent concern: how divided the country feels, and whether individual voices still matter in all the noise. That's what makes revisiting the movie, Swing Vote, feel less like entertainment and more like a mirror. In the film, Kevin Costner plays Bud Johnson, an ordinary, disengaged voter who suddenly finds himself holding the deciding vote in a presidential election. What unfolds is both comedic and uncomfortable: candidates reshape their policies overnight, not out of conviction, but out of calculation--saying whatever they think will win him over. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 13:04:28 | Comments | See topic Local Government
CPD: Louisville man charged with assault, strangulation On Friday, April 10, 2026, at approximately 11:37pmCT, the Columbia Police Department was dispatched to Holloway Drive in response to a reported domestic violence complaint. Columbia Police officers, along with the Adair County Sheriff's Office, located the alleged male suspect at the scene and took him into custody without incident. The female victim was transported by Adair County EMS to the T.J. Health Columbia Emergency Room, where she was treated and later released. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 12:42:09 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant at Barn Lot The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant opens this week at Barn Lot Theater. Performances run from April 16 through April 26, 2026, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7pmCT and Sunday matinees at 2:30pmCT. Barn Lot Theater Executive Director Kyle Hadley says, "Join us for a hilarious, laugh-out-loud journey as our beloved Four Old Broads take the stage to compete for the crown in a pageant like no other. With their signature sass and wit, Beatrice, Eaddy Mae, Imogene, and Maude are in the funniest Four Old Broads show yet!" (Note: This show is rated PG-13 for language and adult themes, ensuring an entertaining experience for all mature audiences.) Tickets can be purchased online at www.barnlottheater.org or by calling the box office at 270-432-2276. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-12 12:36:52 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for April 14 In Memory Birthday, Arretus Eades, 94, Russell County, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jonah Elias Reed, newborn infant, (d 14 Apr 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rex Kelly Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Deener, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Kemp, Gradyville, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L.G. "Peanut" McKinley, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Frances Noe, Green County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jerome Loy, Green County, KY (1934-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Miss Angel Ana-Lei Davis, 20, Green County, KY (1992 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Elizabeth Harris Shirley, Green Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Will Kerr, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Goldie G. Conover, 82, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard D. West, Adair County, KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Janice (Jan) Watson Key, Cumberland Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Ola Mae Richards, Green Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcella Bloyd Milby, Green Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winnie Milby Rayburn, 72, Green County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Donald "Don" Hale, 83, Russell Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Hensley, Taylor Co., KY/Hart Co., KY native (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry (Buck) Nelson Compton, 71, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Lee - Jimmy - Shadoan, Pulaski Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney R. Price, Casey County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mel Gilbert, 77, Taylor County, KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norvin Ruford Hurt, Metcalfe County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bess Meeks, 55, Yosemite, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles E. Lloyd, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dean Minor, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dovie Melton, Cumberland County, KY (1946-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwayne Corbin, 71, Columbia, KY (1954-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Curry, Adair County native (1942-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Streeval (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Ison, Jr., 98, Russell Springs, KY (1922-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Milton Jones, Jr., 88, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Kelsay, Adair County, KY (1951-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Madeline Waltz, 100, Columbia, KY (1924-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marion (Derby) Smith, 88, Columbia, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marlene Corbin Bell, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1957-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Victoria (Vickie) Loy Green, Adair Co., KY (1938) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ola Milby Sharp, 96, Greensburg, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Dale Grider, Russell County, KY (1942-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Floyd, Casey Co., KY (1931) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shannon Durham, Yosemite, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma Jesee Davis, 89, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis Eugene Bryant, 75, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virl Goode, 92, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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