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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. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-08-16 10:36:48 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
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. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-08-15 17:53:00 | Comments
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. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 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.>
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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. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 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. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-08-14 19:25:53 | Comments | See topic Food
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." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 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. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-08-14 17:42:43 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
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!" Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 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. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-08-14 17:31:20 | Comments | See topic Health Care 
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. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-08-14 17:22:22 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports 
Waterfowl hunting blind drawing dates for Green/Barren From Lisa Jackson Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has scheduled dates for public drawings to select season-long waterfowl hunting blind sites at four wildlife management areas (WMAs) this fall. Available sites include locations at Doug Travis, Lake Barkley, Green River Lake and Barren River Lake WMAs. Each area has numerous sites available, and multiple hunters can be selected for each location. Seasonally drawn blind sites ensure that selected waterfowl hunters will have a place to hunt during the entire waterfowl season. The drawings for these blinds take place well before the season to allow hunters time to build blinds and make all necessary plans for the season. Upcoming season-long blind drawings include: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-08-14 17:18:19 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors
Summer heat and your heart - what to know Summer is the season for outdoor activity, travel, and long sunny days -- and for most people, that is entirely good news. For anyone with heart disease or high blood pressure, however, heat is a genuine health consideration that deserves attention. Here is why: for every degree your body temperature rises, your heart must pump about 10 extra beats per minute to help cool you down. In extreme heat, that is a significant added workload -- one that healthy hearts handle easily but compromised ones may not. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-08-14 12:32:37 | Comments | See topic Health Care Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 16 Happy Birthday, Cheryl Claywell Wall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grace Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janet Biggs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Page | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Richard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Owens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joyce Youngs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Neat Gimber | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LaDanna Gail Froedge (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Olivia Rose Jenkins (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rylee Turner Willis (2017) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Simon Wilson | (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.
Passing bus with stop lights flashing is illegal The most dangerous spot is right beside the bus According to the National Safety Council, most children killed in bus-related crashes are young, ages 4 to 7, and on foot -- struck by the bus itself, or by a driver illegally passing one that has stopped. Passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended is illegal in all 50 states. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-08-14 12:21:43 | Comments
ACMS SBDM Council to meet Aug 20 From Samantha Ellis, Principal Adair County Middle School Adair County Middle School's School-Based Decision-Making Council will be having a special-called regular meeting at 1pmCT on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The meeting will be held in Conference Room of Adair County Middle School, 510 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY 42728. The purpose of the special-called regular meeting is to interview for vacant attendance clerk positions. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-08-14 10:57:59 | Comments | See topic Education
Donate your extra pet carriers Donna Rieder writes, "I'm going to Lexington next week to donate two kitten cages to Halfway Home Rescue KY. They're in need of cat carriers, as each cat that gets spayed/neutered has to go in its own carrier after surgery." If you'd like to donate a carrier for Donna to take, you can message or call 270-805-1527. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-08-14 09:32:00 | Comments
Columbia-Adair EDA to meet Aug 19 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold the next monthly meeting at 8amCT on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-08-13 20:54:32 | Comments | See topic Local Government 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, Sunday, August 16, 2026: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Sunday Special: Burrito Fiesta, $8.99 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! 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.
KY health officials suspect measles outbreak in Christian Co. From Kendra Steele/Beth Fisher Frankfort, KY - On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Kentucky health officials announced that a case of measles with a high number of community exposures has been confirmed in Christian County. The individual was not vaccinated against measles and is believed to have been exposed through contact with an out-of-state visitor from a community with an ongoing measles outbreak. Additional unconfirmed reports of measles in Christian County have led health officials to suspect a wider outbreak in the area. "Measles is a serious, debilitating and sometimes life-threatening disease," said Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Dr. Steven Stack. "Fortunately, measles is almost entirely preventable for those who have been vaccinated with two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. We urge all parents and caregivers to talk to their healthcare providers about their child's immunizations and how best to keep their families healthy." The U.S. is currently experiencing the largest measles outbreak since it was declared eliminated in here in 2000. As of August 6, 2026, the CDC had reported more than 2,465 confirmed cases of measles across the country, the highest number of cases in a single year in 35 years. Confirmed cases and outbreaks have recently been reported in Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, among other states. For more information about measles, including a link to the Kentucky Department for Public Health's measles dashboard which updates case counts daily, please visit the department's measles webpage at: www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/idb/Pages/measles.aspx. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-08-13 20:48:41 | Comments | See topic Health Care
Transfer Station will be closed on Aug 15 From James Vincent Adair County Transfer Station Management The Adair County Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, August 15, 2026, due to an unforeseen death in the family of our local operator. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience during this difficult time. Normal operations are expected to resume on the next scheduled business day. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-08-13 20:43:55 | Comments | See topic Local Government
CPD and ACSO warn public about phone scams Both the Columbia Police Department and the Adair County Sheriff's Office issued statements on Thursday, August 13, 2026, about scam calls to local citizens. Citizens reported that scammers claimed to be with the Sheriff's Office and asserted that recipients of calls had missed court dates or had active federal arrest warrants. Sheriff Roy says, "No one at the Sheriff's Office will call you and tell you that you have a federal warrant on you. If you receive any call like this or any other calls that you may think is a scam, hang up immediately and report it to authorities." CPD representatives say, "If you receive a call similar to this, or any other type of phone call that you believe may be a scam, hang up immediately. Do not provide the caller with any personal, financial, or identifying information." To report a scam call to the Adair County Sheriff's Office, call 270-384-2776 or 270-384-6466. To report a scam call to the Columbia Police Department, call 270-384-4119. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-08-13 20:42:17 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for August 16 In Memory Birthday, Alein T. Wade, Adair County, KY (1924-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Collins, Adair County, KY (1934-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alyne Holman, formerly of Cumberland Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anavell Louise Burris, 84, of Jamestown, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Ramsey, 67, Jefferson Co., KY native/Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvel Craig, Russell Co., KY (1915-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arvella Kearnes, Taylor County, KY (1946-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ford, 66, Columbia, KY (1951-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Seals, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brady Button, 45, Glasgow, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carroll Benningfield, Taylor County, KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles R. Fawcett, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donnie Wilson, Russell County, KY (1970-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Hogan, Cumberland Co. KY (1944-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estus (Eckie) Ashbrook, 76, Russell County, KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Euzella Wilson, Russell County, KY (1933-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Myrtle Stephens, 100, Russell Co., KY (1911-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Cape Meece, 78, Adair Co., KY native (1947-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Sneed, 79, Columbia, KY (1944-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Arlo Neat, 85, Adair Co., KY (1929-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Doughman, Taylor County, KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Butler, Sr., 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jon Paul Scott, 26, Casey Co., KY (1989-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Holmes, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loran Lile Nunn, 90, Green County, KY (1928-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mac Douglas Amburgey, 41, Metcalfe Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Lee Wheeler (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Christine Dunbar, Adair County, KY (1920-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Youngs, 91, Columbia, KY (1932-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Hunt, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Reeves, Taylor Co., KY, (1927-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Douglas Wells, Cumberland Co., KY (1957-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Payne Janes, 84, of Milltown, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Elmore, 82, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Blankenship, 53, Adair Co., KY (1963-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Thomas Land, Taylor Co., KY (1942 - 2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sondra K. Ebenschweiger, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Robert Price, Sr., Russell County, KY (1955-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tyhese Moore, 36, Campbellsville, KY (1986-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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