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Carol Perkins: The Sound of Family (Part One)

Previous Column: All the plans I need

By Carol Perkins

The smell of bacon drifted into my in-law suite. Dad's up with the kids at 6:30, letting Mom snooze a bit more before the busy Friday starts. My sister-in-law, Tami, and I are visiting her daughter Sarah and her family in St. Augustine to celebrate Halloween with a four-year-old and a one-year-old baby. I'm all set to go. I even brought my witch costume.

I hear the baby saying, "Da, Da, Da, Da," and look around my door to see him lying across his dad's feet while Kurt washes dishes. His mom, by now, urges Sagan out of his pajamas and into his school clothes.

"You can't put your costume over your pajamas. You have to wear clothes to school, and then you'll change into Spider-Man."

He doesn't care. His mask is already in place. I listen.


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2026-11-05 18:55:22 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins


CPD: Axon Virtual Reality and Taser Training


2026-11-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Columbia Police Department.
Columbia Police Department Axon Taser Instructor Travis Bell led Officer Recruit Antle through multiple realistic law enforcement scenarios using Axon's Virtual Reality Training System.


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Letter: Caught in cave in Sulphur Well

Joe Bowles, of High Ridge, MO, writes:
Mr. Fancher & Tommy Jeffries caught in cave in Sulphur Well: I grew up right across the road where this took place on Highway 70. We were living in Louisville & came home & all this was going on. I think I was seven at the time. I was wondering if you could tell me who were the first ones to get to them?
Comments re: Tom Chaney: Trapped, Collins and Fancher

Aside from the late great Tom Chaney's 2005 article on Columbia Magazine, linked above, we were only able to find a couple of other mentions of the incident. The first is an aside in a National Park Service publication, How Cavers Became Allies Instead of Adversaries at Mammoth Cave National Park, by Rick Olson, Ecologist (PDF).

The other is in The Longest Cave, 1976, by Brucker, Roger W, which mentions the incident briefly on page 60:


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2026-11-05 18:27:50 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Links to Local Weather Conditions

Kentucky Mesonet Links:
Adair Co. - Casey Co. - Cumberland Co. - Green Co. - Metcalfe Co. - Russell Co. - Taylor Co.

National Weather Service Links:
Burkesville. Campbellsville. Columbia. Edmonton. Greensburg. Jamestown. Liberty. Russell Springs


Thanksgiving Service at Milltown Church

From Nancy Taylor

Milltown Church will host its annual Thanksgiving Service at 9amCT/10amET on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Mercy's Won, a Southern Gospel group with a country and contemporary flair, will be opening the worship service and sharing Jesus with some wonderful sounds of the Gospel. Shortly thereafter, Dustin and Taylor Morrison will tell their story of years of infertility and give testimony to their faith in God and the miracle and beautiful gift of their sweet baby girl, Emma James.

Immediately following the service, we will enjoy a Thanksgiving meal while we fellowship together. There will be NO Sunday school class time. We welcome you and your family to join us for this special day as we GIVE THANKS for all His goodness.

Milltown Church is located at 3262 Milltown Church Road, Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky. For more information, please call or text Pastor Barney Taylor 270-634-1032 or Nancy Taylor 270-378-2404.


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2026-11-05 17:32:48 | Comments | See topic Church News


CPD: Axon Virtual Reality and Taser Training

From Evan Burton, Chief of Police
Columbia Police Department

On November 4, 2026, the Columbia Police Department conducted Axon Virtual Reality (VR) Headset Training and Axon Taser Training for newly sworn-in Officer Recruit Chase Antle at the Columbia Police Department. Columbia Police Department Axon Taser Instructor Travis Bell led Officer Recruit Antle through multiple realistic law enforcement scenarios using Axon's Virtual Reality Training System. The training included de-escalation techniques, decision-making, and the proper deployment and use of the Axon Taser.

This hands-on training is designed to enhance officer preparedness, improve decision-making, and promote the safety of both law enforcement officers and the community they serve. Officer Recruit Antle also successfully completed a written Axon Taser examination and earned his Axon Taser certification.


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2026-11-05 17:25:49 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Events scheduled for today, November 6, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
11:00amCTLWU Homecoming 2026: Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Luncheon
Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship (ID:71403 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
2:00pmCTLWU Homecoming 2026: 21st Annual Morris Shepherd '53 Ping-Pong Tournament
Cralle Student Union Building (ID:71404 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:30pmCTLWU Homecoming 2026: President's Reception
Emily Hundley President's House (ID:71405 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)

Visit the Events Page for details about the events listed above and for events on upcoming days. Please use our Contact Form to let us know about your organization's upcoming events.

Fall colors arrive on the farm!


2026-11-05 - Russell Co., KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "Finally after those countless days of total blue skies, some overcast; perfect photography conditions. I had been in the Wolf Creek Dam area a few days earlier and spotted a handful of backroads, while passing through, that I wanted to come back and explore. Today would be that day. This scene was the first and best place I discovered on this day. It was located on Manntown Road, below the Dam."


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Mother Deer and Me

By Narda Tate

We have a huge oak tree in our side yard that produces an amazing quantity of huge acorns every Fall. In turn, this allows us to see a number of deer each year as they take advantage of the free food. One sleepless night a few weeks ago, I looked out the side door and saw a familiar mother doe with her twin fawns. They were happily munching on the bountiful acorns but then I saw both of the fawns come over to their mother and nurse. I had never seen fawns actually nursing. It was so amazing.

Last week, the Mom and her twins were further away in the hay field behind our house and one of the twins was running in huge circles, kicking up his/her heels and leaping just for the pure joy of being alive, young and full of beans. What a sight to be able to enjoy.

This evening, there was a doe out in the field just beyond the oak tree. She wasn't eating much because she was totally focused on the bottom part of the hay field. I wondered if this was the mother deer, but since there were no twins with her, I was unsure.


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2026-11-05 10:02:34 | Comments

An Evening of the Arts is Nov 21

From Veronica Arnold

Berean Community Fellowship will present an Evening of the Arts from 6pmCT to 9pmCT on November 21, 2026, in the Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship Building, 402 Helen Flatt Dr, Columbia, KY, on the campus of Lindsey Wilson University.

This black tie event will feature visual arts, two 1-hour performing arts acts with an intermission between, plus a silent auction, and a charcuterie spread. Dressing up is encouraged.

Tickets are $15, and available at tithe.ly/event-registration. All proceeds will go to the building fund for Berean Community Fellowship.


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2026-11-05 09:55:46 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene

ACES Christmas Market is Dec 5

From Whittney Shelton

We will be having our 2nd annual Christmas Market from 8:30amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.

We are still taking applications for vendors! There will be NO vendor or shopper fee this year! Our community goes above and beyond for our school system and we want to do a little something to give back! Please use the contact info on the flyer for questions or to sign up!

To sign up as a vendor, or for more information, email whittney.shelton@adair.kyschools.us.


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2026-11-05 09:47:06 | Comments | See topic Christmas

Lindsey Wilson proclamation signing


2026-11-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy City of Columbia.
Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots was happy to proclaim this week, November 2-7, 2026, in our community Lindsey Wilson week to celebrate Lindsey Wilson University's homecoming celebrations, at a ceremony on November 2, 2026.

Pictured are: Mayor Hoots, Kevin Thompson (VP for Development), Allison Cross (Director of Alumni Relations) - Back left, and Venus Popplewell (Lindsey Wilson Public Relations) - Back right.


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Mayor proclaims Lindsey Wilson University week in Columbia

From the City of Columbia

Mayor Hoots was happy to proclaim this week, November 2-7, 2026, in our community Lindsey Wilson week to celebrate Lindsey Wilson University's homecoming celebrations. LWU supports the Columbia community through its work and we are proud to have them in our community.

The proclamation read as follows:


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2026-11-05 09:41:22 | Comments


Columbia City Council November meeting

From the Office of Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots

The Columbia City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 2, 2026, in City Hall.

The Council had a brief executive session with no action taken.

The Council gave approval of a resolution for adoption of the Lake Cumberland Area Development District's multi-jurisdictional, multi-hazard mitigation plan for Adair County.

The Council gave first reading to three ordinances:
  • a. Annexation of property off of Burkesville Road in Columbia.
  • b. Budgetary requirements for Community Development Block Grant.
  • c. Budgetary requirements for Economic Development Administration Grant.
The Mayor congratulated Mark Jones, supervisor over Class D, for their recent achievements.


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2026-11-05 09:36:27 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Fitzpatrick tale leads annual Shot, Stabbed, Hanged event

While Adair County, Kentucky, has been the setting of many wonderful stories, it has also been the location of some pretty dark, twisted, disturbing, and downright disgusting incidents.

From infamous executions to ghastly murders, the area's history is stained with the dark deeds of yesterday - and when it comes to telling those tales, nobody does it quite like local historians Mike Watson and Dave Thomas. The duo wrapped up a busy month of programming with their annual "Shot, Stabbed and Hanged" event, taking a group on a tour around the square to recount a handful of unsettling true stories of old.


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2026-11-04 22:59:28 | Comments | See topic Local History

GCAC presents: Colonel William Casey by Richard Phelps

From Diane Hall

Join the Green County Arts Council at 5:30pmCT on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Green Co. Public Library, for a look into the life of Colonel William Casey, one of the earliest settlers of this region.

Richard Phelps will portray Colonel William Casey (1756-1816), grandfather of Jane Lampton and great-grandfather of the famous American author Mark Twain. Researched, written, and performed by Phelps, this presentation was originally featured at the Mark Twain Storytelling Festival in Columbia. The program will explore the life and legacy of Colonel Casey, bringing an important piece of our local history to life.

The Green County Public Library is located at 112 W Court St, Greensburg, KY. This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome!


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2026-11-04 16:08:07 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene

History brought to life around the Columbia Public Square


2026-11-04 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky / The Adair Progress.
Historians Dave Thomas, standing, and Mike Watson, at right, test the microphones before moving into yet another spine-chilling "Shot, Stabbed and Hanged" event, taking a group on a tour around the square to recount a handful of unsettling true stories of old during last Friday's tour.


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CPD: Firearms qualifications on new Firing Range

From Evan Burton, Chief of Police

Columbia Police Firearms Instructor Dustin Bunch led CPD officers through newly implemented, advanced firearms qualifications for both handguns and rifles at the department's newly constructed firing range on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The new Columbia Police Department firing range features a 50-yard range, a moving steel target system, and additional training capabilities designed to enhance firearms training and officer proficiency. The moving steel target system was made possible through a grant awarded by the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC). Columbia Police Assistant Chief and Firearms Instructor Drew Conn oversaw the layout and construction process for the new firing range.


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2026-11-04 14:54:25 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


KDFW opens Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area

From Lisa Jackson

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has opened two new wildlife management areas (WMAs), Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area and Muddygut Wildlife Management Area, adding a combined 1,337 acres in eastern and southern Kentucky. The properties were acquired using funds from the Kentucky Wetland and Stream Mitigation Program (FILO) for stream restoration projects on the new lands.

Both properties consist primarily of forested habitat with steep terrain, offering opportunities for hunters to experience Kentucky's diverse landscapes and pursue a variety of wildlife species. Hunting at both WMAs will be governed by statewide hunting regulations applicable to the respective counties.

Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area
Crow Creek WMA encompasses 872 acres in Clinton and Cumberland counties, south of Russell Springs, Kentucky. The property consists primarily of forested habitat with steep terrain and frontage along the Cumberland River. Its extensive forest cover and varied terrain provide habitat for a variety of wildlife species and opportunities for deer, turkey and small game hunting. Crow Creek and its tributaries flow through old field habitat and lack streamside native vegetation to help stabilize and shade the stream, which causes Crow Creek to currently push large amounts of sediment into the Cumberland River.

"The property consists primarily of forested habitat with steep terrain and frontage along the Cumberland River," Beard said. "Its extensive forest cover and varied terrain provide habitat for a variety of wildlife species and opportunities for deer, turkey and small game hunting."

To access Crow Creek WMA, take U.S. 127 south from Russell Springs for approximately 16.9 miles. Turn right onto KY 3063 (Wells Bottom Road) and travel approximately 0.7 miles. The property entrance is on the left.


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2026-11-04 13:14:09 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 6
Happy Anniversary, Dinesh Dee and Sheetal Daryanani (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Holmes (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brent Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daryl VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eddie Franklin (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kai'Den (Roach) Ingermann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny England | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Marshall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Liam Luke Darnell (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lynn Dudley (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Murrell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Miller Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Abernathy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patricia Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rhonda Atwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Brown Garmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Cox | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Sinclair (1990) | (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.

Red Cross Blood Drive on Nov 18

There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10amCT to 4pmCT on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Holloway Health & Wellness Center, 399 Williams St., Columbia, KY.

To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. From September 1-20, 2026, successful blood donations will get a Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible plush and a sticker pack, while supplies last.


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2026-11-04 13:09:13 | Comments | See topic Health Care

Team Kentucky Food Drive open for public donations

From Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - After launching the second annual Team Kentucky Food Drive on November 1, 2026, for state employees, Gov. Andy Beshear announced on November 4, 2026, that public donations are being accepted now through Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Donations of non-perishable food items will be distributed through Feeding Kentucky, which serves all 120 counties through 900 partner food pantries, as well as the Christian Appalachian Project and the Capital City Activity Center.

Public Donations

The general public can donate non-perishable food items on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 12:30pmET to 3pmET, at 1239 Wilkinson Blvd., Frankfort, KY. This is a drop-off location where Kentuckians can drive through and leave non-perishable food items for distribution once the food drive closes.


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2026-11-04 13:07:29 | Comments

CPD Officers train on new Rifle Range


2026-11-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Columbia Police Department.
The new Columbia Police Department firing range features a 50-yard range, a moving steel target system, and additional training capabilities designed to enhance firearms training and officer proficiency.


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LWU Nursing Program named one of best in Kentucky

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University's nursing program has been recognized as one of the best in Kentucky.

In the annual list of "Best RN Program Rankings" compiled by RegisteredNursing, Lindsey Wilson's nursing program was ranked No. 5 among Kentucky's nursing programs.

"This is another wonderful affirmation of our nursing program," said Lindsey Wilson Director of Nursing Dr. Emiley Button. "It's very humbling whenever an outside organization such as RegisteredNursing names our nursing program one of the best in Kentucky, but it's also an important confirmation that Lindsey Wilson has one of the best nursing programs in Kentucky."


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2026-11-04 12:36:31 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

ACSO: Single-vehicle collision investigation

On Friday, October 30, 2026, deputies with the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle injury collision at 5149 Liberty Road. Upon arrival, deputies located a white GMC truck that had left the roadway, traveled through a field, struck a barbed-wire fence, and overturned multiple times before coming to rest on its driver's side.

The driver was identified as Jordan Durham, with Jimmy Pyles identified as the passenger. Both occupants were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

During the investigation, deputies were advised by witnesses that the occupants had exited the vehicle following the collision and removed a case of beer from the truck before throwing it over a nearby fence. Deputies subsequently located and recovered the beer as evidence. The investigation revealed indicators of possible impairment.

The investigation is being led by Deputy Emily Wall, who was assisted at the scene by Sheriff Gary Roy and Deputy Hunter Tweedy. Adair County EMS and Adair County Fire also responded and assisted.

The incident remains under investigation.


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2026-11-04 12:33:17 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

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 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking.
On the hot bar today, Friday, November 6, 2026:
Catfish, Tenderloin, Country Ham, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Fried Apples, Broccoli Casserole, California Medley, Breaded Squash, Hush Puppies, Rolls, Cornbread

Come In, Grab A Plate, and Enjoy!


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

Appetizers & Salads, Combination Dinners, Vegetarian Combinations, Especial of the House Grill, Especial Seafood, Especial Steak, A La Carte Orders, Side Orders, Kids Menu, Desserts and Beverages. Call in orders are welcome!

Special: Pollo Fiesta A whole chicken breast filled with bacon and cheese, and covered with cheese dip. Comes with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.


A Reminder - Make this Friday the day to Experience the Fantastic FRIED FISH available every day from our menu. Many like it even better grilled. Ask your server.

--Roy Ayala


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!
Steaks & Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Combinations and Vegetarian Platters, Sides, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers

Click here to read our menu


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.
New Menu for Fall 2026!
Get plates or sandwiches with shoulder, pulled pork, pulled chicken, ribeye & brisket, hot dogs, chili dogs, chuck wagon, catfish, richie rich burgers, pork burgers, df burgers (dipped in hot sauce), slaw burgers, philly cheese steak sandwiches, or smoked bologna. Sides include baked beans, potato salad, slaw, vinegar slaw, grilled cabbage, and mac & cheese. There's also sweets and snacks on the new menu.
Randy Young, owner


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.

Call our Columbia location at 270-380-1980, or order online at acapulcomexicangrillky.com.


Adair County Schools
Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476
ACES and ACPC menu for November 6, 2026:
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll
Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun or beef steak dippers with A-1 sauce, baby baker potatoes with butter and sour cream, green beans, roll, fresh fruit options

ACMS menu for November 6, 2026:
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll
Lunch: Beef steak dippers with A-1 sauce, baby baker potatoes with butter and sour cream, green beans, roll, fresh fruit options

ACHS menu for November 6, 2026:
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll
Lunch: Beef steak dippers with A-1 sauce, baby baker potatoes with butter and sour cream, green beans, roll, fresh fruit options


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, November 6, 2026:
Spaghetti with meatballs, tossed salad with tomatoes and dressing, bread stick, banana, milk



Help ACHS by voting in the Crosley Custom Cruiser Contest

From Cayce Davenport

You can head to www.crosleyradio.com/cruiser-contest to vote for Adair County High School in Region 3.

Here's how it works:
  • Voters can vote once per day per region through Friday, November 6, 2026
  • The winner of each region will move on to the finals round, which will be judged by a team at Crosley.
  • Each like on a social media post about your school's Cruiser counts as bonus votes toward your final total.
Important: To place your vote, select Adair County so that it's highlighted, and then scroll to the bottom of the list to Submit your vote.


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2026-11-04 09:44:16 | Comments | See topic Education

ECC announces 1st annual Tate Akin Youth Hayride

Egypt Christian Church will hold the First Annual Tate Akin Youth Hayride at 5:30pmCT on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The Hayride will be followed by a soup and chili supper at 6:30pmCT and a bonfire with s'mores at 7pmCT. This event is a fundraiser for ECC Youth. All are invited - bring a guest!

Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Rd, Columbia, KY.


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2026-11-04 09:36:29 | Comments | See topic Church News

CPD: Firearms qualifications on new Firing Range


2026-11-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Columbia Police Department.
Columbia Police Firearms Instructor Dustin Bunch led CPD officers through newly implemented, advanced firearms qualifications for both handguns and rifles at the department's newly constructed firing range on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.


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Chris Reeder will be new County Judge Executive

Republican candidate Chris Reeder won the election for Adair County Judge Executive by a comfortable margin on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, taking 68% of the votes.
  • Candidate, absentee, total votes (percentage)
  • Chris Reeder (R) 949, 4,003 (68%)
  • Todd D. Davenport (D) 403, 1,443 (24%)
  • Write-In 117, 478 (8%)
Reeder's CM Candidate Statement is available here: Candidate Introductions 2026: Chris Reeder


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2026-11-04 09:31:46 | Comments | See topic Politics


Remembrances for November 6
In Memory Birthday Lena Richerson, 96, Taylor Co., KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Perry Watson, Jr., Glasgow, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Lois Elmore, Columbia, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lillian Mouser Bishop, Green Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lola Mae Guffey Mann, Russell Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Woodrow Wilson, Pulaski Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Loy Buchanan,, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Wade Conover, Columbia, KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin Lewis Robertson Green Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pamela Kay Glessing, Russell Co., KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florence Gore, Adair County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Hatfield, Casey County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Noel Evaleen Peers, Glasgow, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janie Woodrum, Casey County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Marshall Rothel Mott, Burkesville, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Lee Patton Evans, Casey Co., KY (1966-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Frances Nadene (Clements) Sears, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Coe, 91, Russell County, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Ray Keith, 97, Metcalfe Co., KY (1918-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Garner, 75, Jamestown, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jenny L. Fugate, Russell Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Euldeen Brown, 79, Russell County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rudy Ray Rogers, 60, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lavonna McKinney Corum, 57, Metcalfe Co., KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Virginia Price, 77, Taylor Co,, KY/Marion County, KY native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Azro L. Young, Louisville, KY/Columbia native (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Patton, Taylor County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Cox, 66, Taylor County, KY/Marion County, KY native (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William 'Bill' Hall, 61, Taylor County, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deva Poff, 64, Casey County, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adrain (Odell) Callahan, 89, Mannsville, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Autic Vivan Loy, 84, Russell Co., KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice (Gayle) Wilson, 77, Liberty, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jennie Barnett, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine (Aunt Kai) Williams, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
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