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ACHS SBDM Council to meet Aug 20

From Chad A. Parnell, Principal
Adair County High School

The ACHS SBDM Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 4:30pmCT/5:30pmET on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY 42728. This will be considered a special called meeting due to the date change.


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2026-08-17 13:01:40 | Comments | See topic Education


Feese Botanical Gardens, 1 of 2


2026-08-17 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey.
Tommy writes, "After having breakfast with William Feese, he invited me to his home to show me Betty Sue's flowers. We walked to the front of the house then the back yard and passed building until we reached the barn. Everywhere I looked there were flowers. The best way I could describe it would be a Botanical Garden. Beautiful flowers a plenty!"


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2026 OCC Project Leader Workshop on Sept 12

From Mark Fudge

The Green River area team will kick off the 2026 Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign with a Project Leader Workshop at 5pmCT on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Ransdell Chapel at Campbellsville University, 401 Hoskins Drive, Campbellsville, KY 42718. The Green River area team consist of Adair, Casey, Green, Hart, Metcalfe and Taylor counties. Everyone is invited to attend this event.

Come and hear the story about how Devan Rachae's fabric-covered shoebox full of items interrupted the life of poverty he knew in Grenada at age 12. As one of four siblings with a single mother, Devon experienced God's love through the gift in a way that led him to accept Jesus Christ and become involved in children's ministry. As his church served their community, Devon became a household name on the island, paving the way for him to become the parliament's youngest senator at age 22.

God later led him specifically to "seek first the kingdom of God" (Matthew 6:33) by giving up his government role, and today he serves as a pastor of two churches. Over the years, Devon has held several international roles with Operation Christmas Child, including his current role as Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.


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2026-08-17 12:55:54 | Comments | See topic Church News

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 83 F
Casey: 87 · Cumberland: 83 · Green: 82
Metcalfe: 84 · Russell: 84 · Taylor: 82
Updated at 1:30pm Monday, August 17, 2026
  High/Low: 84 F / 71 F
SLP: 1013.6
Wind: NW at 3
Dewpoint: 75 F
Relative Humidity: 75.82%
Precipitation: 0.23 in. today

Kentucky Mesonet Links:
Adair County - Casey County - Cumberland County - Metcalfe County - Taylor County

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


Adair Co. Grand Jury Aug 14 indictments

On Friday, August 14, 2026, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 5 individuals from Columbia, Russell Springs, and Nancy, KY, Monett, MO, and Indianapolis, IN, on charges including possession, DUI, wanton endangerment, reckless driving, tampering with physical evidence, receiving stolen property, menacing, flight, resisting arrest, and traffic violations.

NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

The indictments can be viewed here:
2026-08-Adair-Indictments-64-70-Redacted (PDF, 11MB)


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2026-08-17 12:52:28 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Code Enforcement Board to hear appeal on Aug 20

From Tiffany Collins
City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Administrator

The Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Board will hold a meeting at 5:30pmCT on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

The purpose of this meeting is to hear a nuisance appeal from the property owner for a property located at 806 Greensburg Street. This meeting is open to the public.


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2026-08-17 12:44:43 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Events scheduled for today, August 17, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTUS Senator Rand Paul at Morgan Smith Industries (ID:70980 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCTBasketball: ACMS girls vs Southern Middle (ID:71048 | 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.

Compton files for Adair County Judge Executive write-in


2026-08-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo from personal collection.
Family and friends gathered with Deputy Judge Executive Bridget Compton who filed for the office of Adair County Judge Executive as a write-in candidate. Back row from left: Tony Loy, Travis Coomer, Merle Burton, Paul Reynolds, Jerry Powell, Bonnie Powell, Dana Helm and Heather Spoon. In the front row: Sherry Parnell, Mike Parnell, Benisha Johnson, Bridget Compton, Canan Compton, Jayla Harmon and Jaggar Compton.


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Words of Wisdom for August 17, 2026
For Day 229 of 2026. There are 136 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
"Maturity is knowing that silence is sometimes better than having the last word."

Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY (visitors by appointment only). You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com.


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Little League Basketball update

From Daniel Hedges

After reaching an agreement to lighten my load a bit, I have agreed to run Little League Basketball again this year. This agreement includes delegating evaluations to Kel Stotts and team assignment to Wes Irvin. If kids do not attend one of the several scheduled evaluation days, they will be placed as best as possible. I relied heavily on Wes and a couple others to assign teams last year, and the leagues were very well balanced.

Regardless, some people still were not happy and that will not change. However, I will not do this part at all this year and will not entertain any calls, texts, or emails regarding team assignment. I am not involved. ll other parts of the league as normal, and it will be operating as normal.

I will release sign up dates and information after Labor Day if not before. I have created a Facebook page under my name for announcements this year. Look for my name and the picture of a hoop. Comments and messages are turned off. It is a bulletin board as another avenue for information with announcements only.

Finally, I am in need of a Cheer Director this year. I pay a small stipend for this job. You do not have to be at every game. I can give more details if interested. I need a responsible adult in this role. Furthermore, I am in need to people to run the clock at games this year. It is 10 dollars a game with free food and drink (typically 30 dollars for three hours).

Please reach out at 270-634-7202 if you are interested.


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2026-08-17 12:33:56 | Comments | See topic Sports


Board takes action against member Troy Grider

By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress

The Adair County Board of Education has referred concerns involving board member Troy Grider to the Kentucky Attorney General's Office, beginning a process that could potentially result in his removal from office.

The action was taken during a special called meeting July 30, 2026. Grider was the only board member absent, and Superintendent Jason Faulkner also did not attend.


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2026-08-17 08:55:09 | Comments | See topic Education


The Death of the College Sports Villain

By Ryan Hoots
Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com

Lexington, KY - There once was a time where finding a player of a rival team to hate was easy. Simple even. You'd have guys (or gals) terrorize your beloved team for multiple years wearing the same putrid jersey that they always have.

Think of Christian Leattner. He wasn't "misunderstood" at all. There was no need to dive into the stats to find an irredeemable reason as to why you were screaming at a 20-something year old through your TV. He was dirty, he was brash, he was cocky, but most of all -- he was good.

Now?

Well, now as fans we'd convince ourselves that with just enough money and the right sales pitch from a collective, a player like him could somehow come to their senses and put on the jersey that makes your heart warm.

I can remember it like it was yesterday. Tim Tebow entering the game as a Freshman against a Kentucky team that looked like they forgot how to tackle.


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2026-08-17 08:26:14 | Comments | See topic Sports


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Scenic Cumberland County - along the river


2026-08-16 - Burkesville, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
This has been a good summer for Mimosa Trees. This view looking toward the Cumberland River in Burkesville showcases the blossoms.


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Judge Executive race has write-in candidate

Deputy Judge Executive Bridget Compton (R) has filed for the office of Adair County Judge Executive to run as a write-in candidate in the November 3, 2026 General Election.

She has worked in the Adair County Judge Executive's Office for a decade dealing with county departments, state agencies, community organizations, businesses, and the public.


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2026-08-16 22:27:10 | Comments | See topic Local Government

LWU: First Summer Commencement Ceremony caps off largest class in school history

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson held its first summer commencement ceremony on Saturday, August 15, 2026, by celebrating people who showed up.

As graduate student David Browne told his fellow 291 Lindsey Wilson graduates in his commencement address, "showing up matters."

"We started this journey with questions," said Browne, an Elizabethtown, Kentucky, resident who earned a master of education degree in counseling. "We had moments of doubt. We had moments where balancing school, work, family, and life felt impossible. But we kept showing up. And showing up matters."

Lindsey Wilson awarded 292 degrees at its 124th commencement ceremony, held in Biggers Sports Center -- 37 bachelor of arts degrees, 251 master degrees and four doctorate degrees.

Lindsey Wilson awarded a total of 1,449 degrees at its December and May commencement weekends in 2025-26, which were held over five ceremonies. The 292 degrees awarded at the university's inaugural summer commencement on Saturday afternoon raised the total number of graduates during 2025-26 to 1,741 -- the largest class in the school's 123-year history. LWU's previous largest class of graduates was 1,733 in 2024-25.


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2026-08-16 10:36:48 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


A blood test for Alzheimer's

For decades, diagnosing Alzheimer's disease required expensive PET brain scans or a spinal tap. In May 2025, that changed. The FDA cleared the first blood test for Alzheimer's disease, a simple lab draw that detects amyloid plaques in the brain, the hallmark indicator of the disease. A second approved test can be administered right in a primary care office.

The test is said to be more than 91 percent accurate. This test is not a treatment. It tells doctors and patients what they are dealing with earlier.


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2026-08-16 00:10:51 | Comments | See topic Health Care


Narda Tate: The Buds of Promise

Read on for the latest article from reverse-snowbird and Sunday evening organist at Columbia Christian Church Narda Tate, known for noticing all the little things that make Southern Kentucky such a great place.

By Narda Tate

I finished my blueberry harvest at the end of June this year, which is the normal time. By previous year's standards, it was a light harvest. Only 37 pounds. But there were several bushes that hardly produced anything, so I'm hoping they were just taking a sabbatical and will come back stronger next year.

Even though I only harvested a smaller amount this year, it is still a gracious plenty for pancakes, muffins, cobblers and pies. The truth is, I am still trying to work my way through last year's berries before delving into the ones from this year.

My part of the yard work is to use the hand mower around the blueberry patch and the individual bushes, using the grass clippers to get close to the trunks so that everything looks neat and nicely shorn. That is what I was doing this morning and as the grass catcher filled up, I was taking the clippings to make a ring around the base of each plant to kill out the grass and make my job easier - hopefully - in the long run. And as I was doing this, I examined the bushes and found little tiny red pointy buds on some of the branches.


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All smiles at LWU Summer Commencement


2026-08-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Candice Brooke Combs of Viper, KY, is all smiles after graduating from Lindsey Wilson University on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Biggers Sports Center. Combs earned a bachelor of arts degree in human services and counseling, cum laude.

Lindsey Wilson awarded 292 degrees at its 124th commencement ceremony, which was its inaugural summer commencement. During 2025-26, Lindsey Wilson awarded a total of 1,741 degrees, the most in school history.


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55th Reunion for ACHS Class of 1971

From Debbie Peppers

The Adair County High School Class of 1971 will hold a 55-year reunion at 1pmCT on Saturday, October 17, 2026. We are meeting at Max Hadley's place. He is supplying drinks, coolers, ice, plates, napkins, and silverware. You can bring finger foods or appetizers if you wish for snacks.

Add this to your calendar--no invitations will be mailed out. Invite others from the ACHS Class of 1971. We would love to see some of the local classmates that we haven't seen in awhile. We know of at least 40 who have already passed.


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2026-08-15 17:30:57 | Comments

Volleyball: Lady Indians season opener is Aug 17

By Kelly Wooley
The Adair Progress

The Adair County Lady Indians Volleyball program wrapped up its preseason this past weekend at the Mid-South Challenge in Bowling Green, and all three teams turned in impressive performances, combining to drop just one set throughout the entire challenge.

The preseason scrimmage was structured differently than a traditional match, with each game played on a 45-minute time limit, giving the Lady Indians valuable court time and an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming regular season.>
  • The Freshman Lady Indians went undefeated in their three matches, defeating Warren East, Breckenridge County and Barren County.

  • The JV Lady Indians were also perfect on the day, earning victories over Allen County-Scottsville, Nelson County and Butler County.

  • The Varsity Lady Indians continued the strong showing, picking up three impressive victories. They defeated Breckenridge County 25-10, 25-21; Warren East 27-25, 15-10; and South Warren 25-22, 22-18.

After an impressive preseason from all three squads, the Lady Indians enter the regular season with confidence, momentum and plenty of excitement. They will hit their home court on Monday, August 17, 2026, for a highly anticipated Top-25 regional matchup against Elizabethtown in their season opener.


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2026-08-15 17:20:07 | Comments | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 17
Happy Anniversary, Barry and Marsha Bennett (1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Gary and Lareeta Darling | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Ronnie and Angie Carter (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Anita Matney (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, April Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Beth VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chantella Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Golden | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dana Harmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dawson Allen Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donnie Curry (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kassidy Roy Huddleston | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy Greer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Anna Burns | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Holler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Dulworth Moss (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, twins Gareth and Ellary Turner (2006) | (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.

ACSO: Traffic stop leads to drug arrest

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop that resulted in a Columbia woman being arrested on numerous charges, including trafficking, possession, careless driving, and operating motor vehicle under the influence.

The arrest was made by Deputy Sheriff Hunter Tweedy, with assistance from Deputy Sheriff Nick Barber.


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2026-08-15 17:09:18 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Super summer recipe - Watermelon Salsa

The Adair County Extension Office shared recipes and tastes at a recent Farmers Market in Columbia. One of the super summer tastes was the Watermelon Salsa. The recipe follows.

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2026-08-14 19:25:53 | Comments | See topic Food

Lindsey Wilson University RISE fellows


2026-08-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
The first class of Lindsey Wilson University RISE fellows gather in front of the Phillips Hall mural before the university's summer commencement on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

The RISE fellowship -- which stands for Resilience, Integration and Support Expansion -- is awarded to counseling graduate students committed to working with underserved areas of KentucKYand West Virginia. Pictured, from left: School of Professional Counseling Dean Jeffrey Parsons; SPC Director of Professional Counseling Graduate Program Stacy Springston; Madyson Jones of Elizabethtown, KY; Kayla Caldwell of Harlan, KY; Andrea Wilson Graf of Corinth, KY; Breanna Smith of Pineville, KY; Barbara Fletcher of Richmond, KY; Bonnie Mullett of Kite, KY; Courtney Newsome of Pikeville, KY; Sue-Margaret Meador of Franklin, KY; and School of Professional Counseling Associate Dean Hannah M. Coyt.

Not pictured: McKenzie Horton of Dunnville, KY; Brittany Sulfridge of Williamsburg, KY; and Kasie Wallace of Pippa Passes, KY.


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Vintage base ball coming to Metcalfe County

Edmonton, KY - The slap of a bare-handed catch and the sight of underhand pitching will echo across a Kentucky hayfield when the Georgetown Gentlemen travel south on Saturday, August 22, 2026, to face the Edmonton 9 in a vintage base ball game at the Historic Bell House, 7310 Columbia Road, Edmonton. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05pmCT, and admission is free.

The Georgetown Gentlemen, a nonprofit vintage base ball club from Georgetown, will meet the Edmonton 9, a team of local players assembled specifically for the occasion, in a genuine, unscripted contest played entirely according to the rules and customs of the 1860s, using period-appropriate equipment.

Visitors will notice striking differences from today's baseball game, including pitchers delivering the ball underhand, a foul ball caught on the first bounce can result in an out, and no player takes the field wearing a glove. The setting parallels in authenticity. The match will be played in the open hayfield at the Historic Bell House, recreating the kind of informal environment where the game was originally played.

"Vintage base ball gives us an opportunity to step back in time and experience the game as it was played in its earliest days," said Tommy Druen, captain of the Georgetown Gentlemen and a Metcalfe County native. "I'm especially excited the Gentlemen could come play alongside our friends in the Edmonton 9. It should be a great afternoon of baseball, history and fellowship."


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2026-08-14 17:47:12 | Comments | See topic Sports

Carol Perkins: The First Grade

Previous Column: Up the Water Spout

By Carol Perkins

I turned six on September 6th, so I was ready for first grade. Preschool and kindergarten didn't exist then. There were two first-grade teachers, and my last name (Sullivan) fell to Ms. Billie Sue. Everyone, it seemed, went to first grade to either Ms. Roberta or Ms. Billie Sue. Both were equally respected. No one visited the classroom before opening day. No "meet the teacher."

The night before school, I was nervous. Would she be nice? Would she yell? I had heard stories about "mean" teachers, but none about her. The only thing I heard negatively about Ms. Billie Sue was that if you misbehaved, you stood in a corner. I only found that corner once, and it wasn't my fault!

Ms. Billie Sue was all business most of the time, but there were those moments when we saw the "fun" side of her. She led us in singing on the spur of the moment, or we would draw pictures for no apparent reason. There wasn't room to dance, or we would have cut loose.

I think there were at least thirty first graders sitting at wooden tables around the small room, crowded like bees in a hive and as far away from the wood stove as possible.


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2026-08-14 17:42:43 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins

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
Margarita Mondays!

Monday Special: Burrito Deluxe Two chicken & bean burritos topped with lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $8.99

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.

--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


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 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.

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


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 Monday, August 17, 2026:
Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, fruit, roll, margarine, milk



Ribbon Cutting and Open House for new Adair Co. Middle School

Adair County Schools will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Adair County Middle School building at 3pmCT on Friday, August 21, 2026, followed by an open house from 3pmCT to 6pmCT, so that community members can tour the new school.

School officials say, "Join us as we officially open Adair County Middle School! We look forward to welcoming you and showing you our new state-of-the-art facility!"


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2026-08-14 17:36:33 | Comments | See topic Education

Red Cross Blood Drive on Sept 9

There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10amCT to 4pmCT on Wednesday, September 9, 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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2026-08-14 17:31:20 | Comments | See topic Health Care

Woodchuck checking the trees


2026-08-16 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
A groudhog pulls down the branch of a creekside tree.


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Trooper rescues family from rollover collision on I65

From Master Trooper Bryan Washer

Elizabethtown, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 4 responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a rollover crash on Interstate 65 in Hardin County on the afternoon of Friday, August 14, 2026.

At approximately 2:10pmET, KSP Post 4 received a call reporting a two-vehicle collision near the 87-mile marker of southbound Interstate 65. The caller reported that one vehicle had overturned and that a family was trapped inside the vehicle, which was smoking.

Trooper Blaine Miller was in the area responding to an unrelated incident and arrived on scene almost immediately. Upon arrival, Trooper Miller observed the overturned vehicle with four occupants trapped inside. The vehicle was smoking and beginning to catch fire.

Trooper Miller breached the front windshield of the vehicle, climbed inside, and assisted in removing all four occupants from the vehicle to safety.


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2026-08-14 17:22:22 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Remembrances for August 17
In Memory Birthday, Reenie Newsome, Dunnville, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale Hutchison, Columbia, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Lane Thomas, Burkesville, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Davis Hadley, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Paul Monday, Casey Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Sue Burton, Adair Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Ann Newby, Adair Co., KY native, (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jo Ann Bridges, Cumberland Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Nelson Harrison, Casey Co., KY (1961 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Roger Overstreet, Casey Co., KY native (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Brown, Burkesville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Lee Gilpin, Sr., Adair County, KY native (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Timmy Jay Harris , 44, Burkesville, KY (1970-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beulah Warren Easterly, Pulaski Co, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin Taylor 61, Adair Co., KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kim Allen Smith, Green County, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Norma Faye Newton, 66, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beckham Preston (Bee) Compton, Barren Co., KY; Adair Co. native (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Sapp) Johnson, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arvis (Cowboy) Mann, Russell Co., KY (1930-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Blair Smith, 88, Russell Co., KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Amos, 67, Campbellsville, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beulah Mann, 68, Jamestown, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby L. McFelia, 89, Greensburg, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clark Hansel, 74, Columbia, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clayton Watson, 75, Burkesville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Cameron Hopper, 93, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dimple Coomer, 95, Columbia, KY (1929-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gail Shaw, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald L. Mclean, 76, Adair County, KY (1942-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Wilson, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth M. Adamson, 67, Columbia, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Scott Crenshaw, 53, Greensburg, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roderick (Rod) Curry, 54, Adair County, KY (1966-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Sue Burton, Adair Co., KY (1949-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susie Rector Goodin (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
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