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Adair Co. Fiscal Court to meet Sept 18

From Bridget Compton
Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in special called session at 9amCT on Friday, September 18, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend and observe. There will be no public comments since this is a special called meeting.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-09-16 19:22:17 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Birds of Kentucky: Blue Herons


2026-09-16 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
A pair of Great Blue Herons flying into the morning sun on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.


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Homecoming at New Concord Church on Sept 27

From Norma Scott

New Concord Church is having a Homecoming Service starting at 10amCT on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The preacher will be Luke Stotts, and the singer will be Paula Gross. We would like to invite everyone to come join us. Singing will start at 10amCT, and preaching at 11amCT, with a meal following the service.

New Concord Church is located at 15 Cecil Blair Road, Columbia, KY.


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2026-09-16 19:18:04 | Comments | See topic Church News

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 89 F
Casey: 82 · Cumberland: 85 · Green: 87
Metcalfe: 86 · Russell: 85 · Taylor: 87
Updated at 6:30pm Wednesday, September 16, 2026
  High/Low: 96 F / 72 F
SLP: 1022
Wind: N at 0
Dewpoint: 69 F
Relative Humidity: 53.51%
Precipitation: 0 in. today

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


CPD: Columbia man charged with assault and robbery

The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to a parking lot in reference to an assault that occurred on September 12, 2026, at approximately 10:49pmCT.

Upon arrival, officers investigated the incident involving a male juvenile victim. The juvenile victim was not injured during the incident.

Columbia Police Officer Dustin Bunch was the arresting officer and was assisted by Columbia Police Officer Colton Nunn.


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2026-09-16 19:15:37 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Boil Water Advisory lifted for Butler Branch Road

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District
September 16, 2026

As of 10:20am on September 16, 2026 the boil water advisory for all consumers on Butler Branch Road and all side roads has been lifted by the Division of Water.

This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water.


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2026-09-16 14:35:49 | Comments

Events scheduled for today, September 16, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTColumbia-Adair Co Economic Development Authority Board meeting (ID:71189 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
9:00amCTKY Virtual Job Fair
During the Live Event, 10amET to 11amET is reserved for Veterans & Military Families, and from 11amET to 1pmET the Job Fair is open to all candidates. (ID:71181 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
10:00amCTCAIP Education Program: Hardship Proofing Your Farm
A one-hour overview and discussion on developing plans to help your farm navigate disasters, unfavorable market conditions, and unexpected health events. (ID:71039 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
10:30amCTKBC Blood Drive
Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY (ID:71152 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
11:00amCTServices for Glenn Douglas (Doug) Lee, 69, Columbia, KY (1956-2026) (ID:71192 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCTRevival at Cane Valley Baptist
Youth Night

(ID:71179 | 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.

LWU singers make a commitment to excellence


2026-09-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
At left, Lindsey Wilson University student Spencer Mitchell '30 of Bowling Green signs "The Lindsey Wilson University Singers Standards of Excellence" during their annual signing ceremony, held Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in the historic John B. Begley Chapel. Mitchell's mother, Rachel '01, was also a member of the choral group when she was a Lindsey Wilson student.

At center, student Natalie Stearns '28 of Columbia lights one of the candles that represent the Singers' principles -- energy, intensity and passion. Stearns, who is one of the ensemble's student leaders, spoke about intensity.

At right, student Kieran Anderson '30 of Franklin, KY, lights a candle during the Standards of Excellence Signing Ceremony.


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Words of Wisdom for September 16, 2026
For Day 259 of 2026. There are 106 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
"Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." -Franklin P. Jones

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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Sen. Wise presented with 2026 Friend of Kentucky Cities Award

Bowling Green, KY - The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented Senator Max Wise (R-Campbellsville) with a 2026 Friend of Kentucky Cities Award in recognition of his leadership and support for Kentucky's cities during the 2026 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

The award was presented during a Bowling Green City Commissioners meeting on September 15, 2026, by KLC Director of Government Affairs Gracie Kelly, KLC Government Affairs Associate Emma Wilson, and Bowling Green's Board of Commissioners.


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2026-09-16 14:24:16 | Comments

State working strategically to limit Chronic Wasting Disease

From Dan Hassert

Frankfort, KY -- The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources continues to implement strategies during the fall hunting seasons designed to monitor and prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

The strategies are designed to both limit the introduction of CWD from other states and to alert wildlife officials to any new detections of the infectious disease, which is always fatal to white-tailed deer, elk and other members of the deer family.

Strategies include:
  • A special antlerless-only season in the CWD Surveillance Zone
  • Restrictions on transporting deer carcasses
  • Restrictions on the use of certain types of feeders
  • And sampling requirements, in some cases mandatory
"Kentucky continues to work hard in the fight against CWD," said Ben Robinson, director of Wildlife for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. "Every decision made is aimed at ensuring we maintain a quality deer herd for our children and grandchildren."

Kentucky's CWD Surveillance Zone currently includes 23 counties in four distinct areas where CWD was detected either in Kentucky or nearby in a bordering state. The counties are Ballard, Breckinridge, Calloway, Carlisle, Casey, Fulton, Graves, Hardin, Henderson, Hickman, Laurel, Lincoln, Marshall, McCracken, McCreary, Meade, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Union, Wayne, Webster and Whitley.

For a map of the surveillance zone (and information on CWD restrictions), see Kentucky Fish and Wildlife's website at fw.ky.gov/CWD or the 2026-27 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide.


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2026-09-16 14:15:19 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

The Noblemen to sing at Hogards Chapel

From Rhonda Atwell

Hogards Chapel Methodist Church will host The Noblemen in concert at 5pmCT on September 20, 2026. Everyone is invited!

Hogards Chapel Methodist Church is located at 678 Black Gnat Road, Campbellsville, KY.


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2026-09-16 14:09:50 | Comments | See topic Church News

A favorite photo of our first grandchild from back in 2005


2026-09-16 - IN - Photo by Linda Waggener.
I love it when memory photos pop up on my screen - especially of our grandchildren - and this one is a real favorite. The four-year-old pictured is now a pilot, college graduate and a mechanical engineer. The caption when this picture appeared on Columbia Magazine in 2005 read, "Graham Waggener is celebrating his 4th birthday with friends and family on August 12, 2005. In this photo made at the Children's Museum in Indianapolis he is shown checking the recipe book held by the chef statue in front of the food court. Graham and his younger brother Evan highly recommend the museum as a fantastic place for all ages. They explored all three levels and protested leaving at the end of the day."


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LWU Singers welcome new members to their musical family

By Duane Bonifer

One of Lindsey Wilson University's biggest families welcomed 16 new members into it on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

The Lindsey Wilson Singers held their annual Standards of Excellence Signing Ceremony on Tuesday night in the historic John B. Begley Chapel, and 16 new members officially joined the university's choral group during the candlelit ritual.

New members heard from five of the 16 returning Singers, and they also signed the group's "Standards of Excellence," in which they pledged to strive for excellence musically and personally during their Lindsey Wilson careers.

"This is a joyous and significant moment in the life of a Lindsey Wilson Singer," said Director of Choral Activities Jennifer Bersaglia.


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2026-09-16 14:01:53 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

LWU All In for LWU Update: Will & Samantha Rich


All In for LWU -- Lindsey Wilson's annual alumni and friends 48-hour campaign is a celebration where alumni, friends and the LWU community come together to support our mission. From scholarships to student life, every gift helps build a stronger future for our students and our university. Make your gift by going to www.lindsey.edu/giving.


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2026-09-16 11:22:57 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Who's behind the camera - Katelynn M. Molesky

By Linda Waggener

Readers have seen the byline, Katelynn M. Molesky, on stories and photo credits, and heard her voice when she read her fiction at the third annual Writers Day last March. Now, we meet the creative young journalist behind the words and pictures.

Katelynn May Molesky and her family moved to Adair County from the northeast in 2021. They have nearly sixty acres of farmland where they raise dairy goats and other livestock.


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2026-09-16 11:06:22 | Comments

Homecoming at Russell Springs Christian Church

From Vicki Lynn Brown

There's nothing like coming home! We invite you to join us for a very special Homecoming celebration at Russell Springs Christian Church on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

At 9:30amCT, we will have special music with Kolten Grider. At 10:30amCT, join us for worship service with former pastor Brother Carroll Egnew. Immediately following worship, we'll have a delicious potluck meal in the Fellowship Hall!

Visitors, long time members, folks we haven't seen for a while; everyone is welcome to join us! Russell Springs Christian Church is located at 315 Main St, Russell Springs, KY (corner of Main and College Streets in downtown Russell Springs).


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2026-09-15 22:07:38 | Comments | See topic Church News

At the Adair County Tourism Commission meeting


2026-09-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
There were two new faces at the Adair County Tourism Commission September meeting Tuesday. Pictured at the Welcome and Development Center are, from left: Josie Hatcher, marketing; Tyler Maskill, new board member; and Paige Nickel, Director. Meeting topics included upcoming event participation in Downtown Days on the Public Square the first weekend in October, the Pumpkin contest at the Jim Blair Park and Recreation Center later in October and the evening Mixer at 313 Maple. For details on any of the Tourism activities, email hello@visitcolumbiaky.com or visit the website at https://www.visitcolumbiaky.com


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Living Archaeology Weekend at Natural Bridge SRP

From Anita Hatchett

Slade, KY - Natural Bridge State Resort Park will host Living Archaeology Weekend, a free event bringing together artisans, heritage specialists, and the public to explore the area's rich cultural traditions on September 18-19, 2026.

On Friday, September 18, 2026, the event will host dozens of preregistered school groups only. On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the event is open and free to all members of the public from 9amET to 4pmET. The materials and skills presented at the event draw on over 100 years of archaeological investigation in the Red River Gorge area, as well as oral traditions and historical research.

Guests will learn about the past through demonstrations like crafting pottery in regional styles and weaving cane baskets modeled after recovered fragments. Traditional flint knapping demonstrations focus on the spearpoint and arrowhead styles typical of the area. Bow-and-arrow and spear-throwing demonstrations use tools modeled after those used by American Indian residents. The demonstrations also feature crops domesticated by Native peoples thousands of years ago. Other demonstrations focus on pump drilling, cattail weaving, cordage or string making, and food grinding technologies.


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2026-09-15 18:35:14 | Comments

Revive Womens Conference at Trinity Church Sept 19

From Rachel Byrd

The Trinity Church Revivie Women's Conference will be held from 9amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Revive is Trinity Church's annual half-day womens conference offered to refresh, encourage, and equip women of all ages. This year, sessions will be led by Kathleen Johnson and Krisin Clouse.

The theme this year is Abundantly - experiencing God's abundant grace. The theme verse is: "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us," (Ephesians 3:20 NKJV).
  • 9amCT Welcome + Morning Worship
  • 9:45amCT Session 1 - Kathleen Johnson
  • 11amCT Lunch (provided)
  • NoonCT Afternoon Worship
  • 12:15pmCT Session 2 - Kristin Clouse, LPCC
Come for the whole time or for just the morning if your day is busy - youll be blessed!

Trinity Church is located at 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Tickets are $25. For more information or to register, please visit the website: reviveattrinity.org or call the church at 270-384-3259.


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2026-09-15 18:29:36 | Comments | See topic Church News

Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 16
Happy Anniversary, Paul and Janet Novielli (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Doss (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Davis Pickett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donald R. Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dylan Chandler Wisdom | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eddie Bardin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Heather Grigsby (1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, J.D. Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jane Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jerri Jeffries | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy Diane Pennell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kim Goodin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Mary Perkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robyn Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tim Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tommy Joe Young | (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.

Lindsey Wilson to celebrate Constitution Day on Sept 17

By Duane Bonifer

The Lindsey Wilson University community will celebrate America's living document on September 17, 2026, with a roundtable discussion of the U.S. Constitution. The roundtable will be followed by a special bell-ringing ceremony to celebrate the oldest government blueprint still in use in the world.

At the roundtable, a trio of Lindsey Wilson professors will discuss the Constitution, each bringing the perspective of their respective academic discipline to the discussion: criminal justice professor Casey McGowan '14, political science professor Mattew Powers and history professor Lucas Somers.

The roundtable will be held at 3pmCT on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in the Thomas D. Clark Reading Room of the Katie A. Murrell Library. The event is sponsored by the Lindsey Wilson History Club in partnership with the Jane Lampton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Columbia. It is free and open to the public.


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2026-09-15 18:22:46 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Congratulations 2026 AC Fair pageant winners

By Katelynn M. Molesky

Among the many events that lined the Adair County Fair schedule were the annual and highly popular fair pageants. This year there were many divisions geared towards different various age groups of participants, ranging from newborns to married adults.

Click to read names of all the 2026 winners:


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2026-09-15 11:39:00 | Comments

Travel: A visit to Port Townsend


2026-09-15 - Port Townsend, WA - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "Our itenary pre-planning had us circumnavigating 3/4 of the Olympic Peninsula and exiting on the eastern side, with Mt Ranier being the ultimate destination.

Having watched some videos of Port Angeles and Port Townsend in helping to decide which of the two ports to visit, we chose Townsend. While Port Townsend was a little out-of-way, it was selected due to some of the Victorian homes and other old architectural buildings that made up for part of the port.

Unfortunately not enough time was allotted for a relaxing, proper visit...Mt. Rainier was calling, and still hours away."


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Adair Co. FFA places 8th in National Competition!

From Gabby Barnes

The Adair County FFA placed 8th in the nation in the National Crop Scouting Contest! Team members were Ethan Wooten, Lane Kelsay, Braxton Irvin, and Hudson Hancock. After winning the state contest in July, the team spent the next two months preparing to represent Adair County at the national level in Champaign, IL.

After driving up to Illinois before the contest, the students spent the two days meeting with agronomists to prepare for their event. We had the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the nation, including Kris Ehler from Ehler Brothers Company, Jeffrey Reeks and Andrew Laughrey from Sunrise FS, and Jerry Lighty from United Prairie.

In their visits, the students were able to learn about advanced technology, including getting a tour of a sprayer with state of the art "See and Spray" technology. They also learned about genetics from popular seed developers, such as Corteva, and were taught about how a producer evaluates different genetic options in their seed selection based on their soil quality and personal goals. We received a lesson on the management of seed corn crops as well. We were also able to do some scouting at the test plot managed by the Rantoul FFA.


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2026-09-15 10:38:02 | Comments | See topic Education

LL Basketball forms available now

From Daniel Hedges

Little League Basketball and Cheer signup forms are now available at Downey Eye Clinic, 1463 Campbellsville Rd, Columbia, KY. Forms will be available until 5pmCT on October 14, 2026.

There will also be in-person signups from 3pmCT to 5pmCT on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and Thursday, October 1, 2026, in the Lobby at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.


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2026-09-15 09:08:57 | Comments | See topic Sports

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
Wednesday Special: Quesadilla Roja Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese, served with rice, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes. $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.

--Roy Ayala


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.
Note: Closed Wednesday/Thursday/Friday for Bluegrass Festival

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


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 530amCT 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 County Schools
Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476
ACES and ACPC menu for September 16, 2026:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs/egg patties, cinnamon toast
Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun or barbecue meatballs, potato smile fries, glazed carrots, ice cream sandwich, fresh fruit options

ACMS menu for September 16, 2026:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs/egg patties, cinnamon toast
Lunch: Meatball sub, potato smile fries, glazed carrots, ice cream sandwich, fresh fruit options

ACHS menu for September 16, 2026:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs/egg patties, cinnamon toast, bacon
Lunch: Meatball sub, potato smile fries, glazed carrots, ice cream sandwich, 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 Wednesday, September 16, 2026:
Deluxe hamburger, baked potato, cole slaw, fruit, bun, milk



International students connect with region through host families

By Duane Bonifer

For Columbia resident Glen Hunt, being a host family for Lindsey Wilson University international students has broadened his linguistic skills.

Hunt is one of nearly four dozen families in the region who serve as host families to Lindsey Wilson's international undergraduate population. On Friday, September 11, 2026, some of the host families and LWU international students gathered at a meet-and-greet at the university's International Student Program House.

Lindsey Wilson has 196 international undergraduate students from 51 countries this school year on the A.P. White Campus. Host families play an important role in many of those students' lives.

While students live in university housing, host families agree to meet with them a couple times a semester to make sure they are adjusting to life in a new country. Host families often invite the students to celebrate holidays and other special days in their homes. International students are also introduced to American culture through a myriad of activities and events coordinated by the Lindsey Wilson International Student Programs.


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2026-09-15 09:04:13 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Businesses are growing here with help of SBDC

Two local businesses - one owned by Alexis Jennings and the other by Audriana and Austin Bradshaw - are among those entrepreneurs growing businesses with help from the SBDC

By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress

Sometimes economic development begins with attracting a new company to town. Sometimes it begins with helping the business already down the street take its next step.

Dr. Kyle Mann, Columbia native and business coach with the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC), told members of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce last week that both approaches are important - and that local entrepreneurs have opportunities available to them that many may not even know exist.


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2026-09-14 21:20:09 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce

Crop Scouting team learns about yield estimation


2026-09-15 - Central Illinois - Photo from Gabby Barnes.
Jeffrey Reeks of Sunrise FS helped the team better understand yield estimation in soybeans. He also explained different genetic options provided by seed companies.


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Football: Indians hang on for win over McCreary Central

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, September 11, 2026, the Adair County Indians Varsity Football team defeated the McCreary Central Raiders 26-21 in a back-and-forth contest at home.

The Tribe led on the scoreboard throughout most of the night, but they were unable to pull away from a very physical Raiders team that refused to go down easily. The Tribe looked like they were going to escape without an extreme close call, until the Raiders managed to move the ball from inside their own 20 all the way across the field to inside the Adair County 20 with less than 20 seconds left. Down just five with seven seconds left, McCreary Central failed to connect on two passes to the end zone.


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2026-09-14 13:47:45 | Comments | See topic Sports


Remembrances for September 16
In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Burton, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ret. Master Sgt. Jason Cisco, Campbellsville, KY (1973-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Allene Kelsay Robertson, Adair Co., KY, native (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Burton, Taylor Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bentley Scott Rood, infant, Taylor Co, KY (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gladys Susan Berry Pruitt, Green Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Murray, , Adair Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laura Ella Sharpe, Adair County, KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Peggy E. Bishop, Green Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hoosier, Taylor Co., KY, (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy Wayne Howard, Breeding, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Regina Davidson Burton, Adair County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Morgan, Casey County, KY (1931-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Jim Wesley, Columbia, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Gifford, Casey County, KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jean Scott, 76, Burkesville, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Merle Cox, Taylor County, KY (1936 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Moss Marcum, Adair County, KY, Green County, KY native (1916-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delmer W. Lee, Creelsboro, Russell Co., KY native (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Bjalobok, 95, Adair County, KY (1919-2015)> | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arlo Johnson, 75, Russell Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Coffman, Casey County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Phillip Harper, Monroe Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Opal Wright, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arthur (Art) Bean, Glensfork, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Lucian Squires, 73, Green Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brian Kelly Doss, 46, Columbia, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Richard Perkins, Taylor Co., Adair native (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessica Harpin, 33, Casey County, KY (1982-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diann Long, Casey Co., KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Dale Parke, 47, Metcalfe Co., KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice Burton Cowan, Adair County, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Greer, 60, Clementsville, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Rice, 85, Columbia, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cynthia (Cindy) Harvey, 71, Columbia, KY (1953-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Denver Durham, 78, Casey Co., KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Quinn, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Scott Hildebrand, 75, Green County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louvina Judd Geralds, 89, Adair Co., formerly of Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lydia N. Turner, 83, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Oliver (Cat) Stone, 85, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pamela J. Austin, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1952-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Calvin Roller, 75, Marrowbone, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Thomas (Bill) Sullivan, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
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