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Carol Perkins: Celebration, Now, Come On

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By Carol Perkins

The old Metcalfe County High School gym rocked Friday afternoon when around 200 elementary students danced, jumped in the bouncy houses, and ate all the popcorn, pizza, and water they could hold. What a joy to see so much organized chaos among young students at the After School Sock Hop.

First, we checked the permission slips to see who would pick them up. We mostly know each other, but you never know! Then we collected admission money and told them to hold on to their snack money.

"I don't have any snack money," a few would say, but we told them all would be okay.


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Jail Staff among those honored in April Proclamation


2026-04-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Bridget Compton.
Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant proclaimed April 2026 as National County Government Month in Adair County, recognizing the hard work and dedication of all county employees, including the Adair County Regional Jail & Class D Staff.


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Celebrate Earth Day at SCC on April 26

From William Feese

The public is invited to Somerset Community College's 2026 Earth Day Celebration, which will be held from NoonCT to 3:30pmCT on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at SCC Somerset Campus, 808 Monticello St,

Join us on campus as we celebrate Earth Day 2026 with an afternoon focused on sustainability, environmental education, and community connection. Earth Day at SCC is a family-friendly, rain-or-shine event that brings together local organizations, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits designed to inspire care for our planet.

What to expect:
  • Environmental and sustainability exhibits
  • Educational demonstrations
  • Activities for kids and families
  • Plant, seed, and tree giveaways
  • Community partners and local organizations
  • Live music and more!
somerset.kctcs.edu


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Current Local Conditions
Adair: 63 F
Casey: 61 · Cumberland: 57 · Green: 65
Metcalfe: 67 · Russell: 60 · Taylor: 65
Updated at 9:00pm Wednesday, April 22, 2026
  High/Low: 81 F / 52 F
SLP: 1015.6
Wind: SE at 0
Dewpoint: 46 F
Relative Humidity: 53.21%
Precipitation: 0 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


Letter: Genealogy Center

John King writes:
My parents were James Earl Burris and Lucy Dixon. Looking for relatives who are still living. Thank you.
Note: John can be contacted at 574-410-0029.

Comments re: Genealogy & History Research Center celebrates 5 years open


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Commodities Update

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

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Jim Blair Center today. We had an overwhelming response to the commodities giveaway, and distributed approximately 350 bags before supplies were exhausted.

Due to this incredible turnout, we will not be able to distribute commodities tomorrow. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving the community again soon.


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Events scheduled for today, April 22, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTCommodities distribution at Jim Blair Center (ID:70550 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
11:00amCTA-1 Auto Supply Customer Appreciation Event (ID:70538 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
2:00pmCTTrabue-Russell Student Art Show (ID:70522 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:30pmCTWorship Wednesday at Columbia United Methodist Church (ID:70545 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
7:00pmCTLWU Department of Theatre presents: Peter and the Starcatcher (ID:70277 | 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.

Savor the Flavor Series: Cooking Appliances


2026-04-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Shannon Steveson.
Adair County Homemakers enjoyed a Savor the Flavor Series session on Cooking Appliances on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. They cooked barbecue chicken three different ways to see if there is a difference: Air Fryer, Skillet Fried, and Baked.

Pictured in no particular order are FCS Agent Dylan Gentry, Bridgett Powell, Betty Knifley, Joy Arnold, Shirley Dudley Reliford, Shannon Steveson, Shirley Jones, and Anna Burton.


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Words of Wisdom for April 22, 2026
For Day 112 of 2026. There are 253 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
"Grief is just really love. It's all the love you want to give, but now cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, in the lump in your throat, in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go." -Jamie Anderson

Farm-fresh, free-range eggs just $4/dozen. Call 270-805-1527 to schedule a pickup.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, or on the Clifty Creek Farm Facebook page.


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April proclaimed National County Government Month

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

On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant proclaimed April 2026 as National County Government Month in Adair County, recognizing the hard work and dedication of all county employees, and encouraging all officials, employees, schools, and residents to participate in county government activities.

Staff honored in the proclamation were:
  • 911 Staff: Stephen Baker, Chloe Bradley, Ashley Buster, Laura Coffey, Skylar Coomer, Skylar Hare, Grant Loy, Fredia Melton, Tyler Moore, Derrick Murphy, Dustin Posey, Krystal Redmon, Jeramy Stearnes, Monica Tucker

  • Coroner Staff: Todd Akin, Sierra Akin, Robin Lewis, Emily Sanders

  • Dog Warden: Jimmy Harmon

  • Regional Jail & Class D Staff: Sandra Antle, Aaron Antle, Janice Aspuria, Colton Baker, Austin Behne, Auburn Booth, Kenny Burriss, Kathryn Burton, Lawrence Burton, Leah Campbell, Gavin Crawhorn, Jennilee Crowder, Kristi Curry, Adriane Curry, Robert Darnell, Deanna Day, Jeffrey Dickson, Marc Evans, Joseph Graves, Sean Green, Terry Johnson, Mark Jones, Bonnie Loy, Christopher McCasland, Brad Miller, William Isiah Parker, Heather Parker, Buddy Powell, Lee Ann Roy, Matthew Smith, Wayne Tester, Melinda Tester, Regina Thompson, Karen Tiller, Jeremy Wade, Lisa Walkup

  • Litter Abatement Crew: Jerry Antle, John Salamonski, Bridget Compton

  • Road Department Crew: Gary Coffey, Phillip Cowan, John Denton, Barry Hamlett, David Harden, Bradley Hayes, Bradley Karnes, Jeffrey Rodgers, Randy Schmitt, David Smith

  • Occupational Tax Office: Sheila Blair, Rhonda Cox

  • Judge/Executive's Staff: Bridget Compton, Jackic Cravens, Sheila Roberts, Melinda Quinn

  • Judicial Center Staff: Elizabeth "Libby" Moss, Jason Smith, Billie Gill

  • Recycling Center/Solid Waste: John Salamonski, Bridget Compton, Class D Staff Green River Animal Shelter Staff: Tammy Crew, Brandon Burton, Class D Stall

  • ABC Officer: Chad Bivens
Click headline to view the full proclamation.


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Cattlemen will kick off Beef Month with Ribeye Sandwiches

The Adair County Cattlemen's Association will be serving $10.00 ribeye sandwich plates (includes chips, a cookie, & a drink) from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Friday, May 1, 2026 (while supplies last), at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

This event is open to the public -- be sure to invite friends & neighbors!


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2026-04-22 13:29:43 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service


Happy Earth Day 2026 - how we celebrate

For over a quarter of a century Columbia Magazine has been celebrating the people and land of our region - we have the blessings of living in peace, in a magical landscape, green, well watered, level to rolling landscape.

Today, Earth Day 2026, we honor and think about how we are caring for our place. From the thousands of photos in our archives, it looks like we're doing a pretty good job. The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970. Recognized by many as the birth of the U.S. environmental movement, the nationwide demonstration spurred a dramatic rise in public concern about environmental issues. In the 50 years since its creation, Earth Day has grown into an event observed by a billion people in nearly 200 countries each year.


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Thieving Chipmunk in flight


2026-04-22 - central Kentucky - Photo by Roldcat.
Roldcat writes, "I was wondering why I was going through so much bird feed. I am filling the feeder more often than usual lately. This morning I was able to get my answer. I caught the culprit climbing the Shepard's hook that holds my bird feeders. Photo one catches the chipmunk in flight jumping from the Shepard's hook onto the feeder. Photo two shows him sitting in the feeder digging for sunflower seeds. He has made several trips to the feeder so far this morning."

Paired Photo: Thieving Chipmunk, digging for sunflower seeds


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American Bittern spotted in Adair Co.

According to eBird's Adair County Rare Bird Alert, birders Nathan Kunze and Logan Anderson reported an American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) in Adair County on April 26, 2026.

Their checklist is marked near the junction of Duckbill Road and Corp Road, across the road from the Janice Holt Giles Cabin. The location link for the sighting is maps.google.com.

All About Birds says "You'll need sharp eyes to catch sight of an American Bittern. This streaky, brown and buff heron can materialize among the reeds, and disappear as quickly, especially when striking a concealment pose with neck stretched and bill pointed skyward. These stealthy carnivores stand motionless amid tall marsh vegetation, or patiently stalk fish, frogs, and insects. They are at their most noticeable in spring, when the marshes resound with their odd booming calls that sounds like the gulps of a thirsty giant."


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Genealogy & History Research Center celebrates 5 years open

From Mike Watson

The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of the first day open--19 April 2021. It is hard to believe this will be five full years of activities here--nearly 250 history/genealogy meetings and/or classes, over five thousand visiting researchers, thousands of email and face book and telephone questions answered.

We invite anyone and everyone who hasn't visited us to date--and of course anyone who has been here to visit or research--to visit the Research Center, look at our changing exhibits, and research or just visit.

-Mike, Annita, Serena, and Ernie

From the CM Archives:


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A personal journey to community health vision

By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress

A new locally owned fitness facility has opened its doors in Columbia, with a focus that goes beyond traditional workouts and aims to build a healthier community.

Infinity Fitness & Wellness Center, founded by O'Shaughnessy Frazier and his wife, Shantila Rexroat Frazier, opened last Friday, though final preparations have faced some unexpected delays. Frazier said the opening timeline has been impacted by equipment issues tied to supply complications.

"The equipment company that we purchased it from has sold the plates off of our equipment," Frazier said. "Mine's been paid for about a year now, and they were storing it for me. Now, since the tariffs hit, they couldn't get mine in from China, so they couldn't deliver it. That's pushed me behind opening a whole month because of that."


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2026-04-22 08:52:42 | Comments | See topic Health Care

Columbia Laundry & Tanning Grand Opening is April 23

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the Columbia Laundry & Tanning Grand Opening at 11:30amCT on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Columbia Laundry & Tanning is located at 1405 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. Refreshments will be served.


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AGHRC on opening day


2026-04-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mike Watson.
The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of the first day open--19 April 2021.

Above, Richard Phelps and Mike Watson and Betty Smith and Aleina Milligan just before opening day back in 2021.


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KSPF establishes Judy Taylor Philanthropy Leadership Award

From Alison Chavies, Executive Director
Kentucky State Police Foundation

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky State Police Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Judy Taylor Philanthropy Leadership Award, a distinguished new recognition to be presented annually at the Foundation's Roundtable Fundraising Events.

Judy Taylor passed away on October 12, 2023. This award has been created to honor and perpetuate her legacy as a devoted board member whose dedication, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to the men and women of the Kentucky State Police helped shape the Foundation's philanthropic mission.

Through this award, the Foundation will recognize individuals who embody the same spirit of leadership, advocacy, generosity, and kindness, whose impact advances both the mission of the Kentucky State Police Foundation and the safety and well-being of communities across the Commonwealth.

Nominations and additional information about the award process can be found at https://kspfoundation.org/. The deadline to submit nominations is April 27, 2026.


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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

The month of April 2026 was proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month as the result of a proclamation issued by Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots on April 13, 2026. Members of the Lake Cumberland Children's Advocacy Center, Adair County Attorney's Office, and social services attended the proclamation signing.

Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation:
  • Whereas, children are vital to our state's future success, prosperity and quality of life as well as being our most vulnerable assets;

  • Whereas, all children deserve to have the safe, stable, nurturing homes and communities they need to foster their healthy growth and development;

  • Whereas, child abuse and neglect is a community responsibility affecting both the current and future quality of life of a community;

  • Whereas, communities that provide parents with the social support. knowledge of parenting and child development and concrete resources they need to cope with stress and nurture their children ensure all children grow to their full potential;

  • Whereas, effective child abuse prevention strategies succeed because of partnerships created among citizens, human service agencies, schools, faith communities, health care providers, civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community;

  • Therefore, I do hereby proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and call upon all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities, elected leaders and businesses to increase their participation in our efforts to support families, thereby preventing child abuse and strengthening the communities in which we live.
Signed: Mayor Pam Hoots


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 22
Happy Anniversary, Jerry and Vickie Hadley (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Josh and Amanda Dartt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Judy and John McCasland (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Benji Gold | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Ward | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cody Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Damon Hicks | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth and Bethany McLean (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gracie Todd | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacob Morrison (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Ford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Todd | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lynda McKinley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Margie Absher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael Keltner (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Oscar Molten Claywell, (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pheobie Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Renea Derman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tate Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, William Simpson (1983) | (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.

KSP statement on trooper-involved shooting in Adair Co.

From Sherry Bray

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by Post 15 in Columbia to investigate a trooper-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, April 20, 2026, shortly before 7pmCT in Adair County.

The initial investigation indicates that officers from the Adair County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) responded yesterday to a disturbance call at a residence on Chestnut Grove Road just before 11amCT. ACSO deputies and another individual encountered Mr. Ryan Sneed, a 39-year-old male from Columbia. Mr. Sneed was armed with a firearm and began shooting at the deputy and the other individual, and they took cover remaining pinned down for several hours. Additional law enforcement agencies, KSP troopers and officers were dispatched to the scene and upon arrival were immediately fired upon by Mr. Sneed, who was barricaded in the residence. Shortly after shots were fired, the KSP Special Response Team (SRT) was requested to respond, and upon their arrival, successfully rescued both the pinned-down deputies and another individual and escorted them to safety.

Over several hours, law enforcement attempted to communicate with Mr. Sneed and negotiate a peaceful resolution. Throughout much of the afternoon, Mr. Sneed periodically continued firing at law enforcement, who returned fire on several occasions. Shortly before 7pmCT, Mr. Sneed exited the residence armed with a firearm. Members of the KSP SRT discharged their agency-issued firearms, striking Mr. Sneed. Mr. Sneed was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. No law enforcement members were injured during this incident.


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KSP report on death investigations

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

In the morning hours of April 20, 2026, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 received a report of a shooting incident that led Troopers to discover three individuals deceased at three separate residences.

KSP Post 15 received a call from the Adair County 911 Center requesting Troopers to respond with the Adair County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) to a reported shooting incident at a residence on Chestnut Grove Road in Adair County. Troopers were told by the 911 Center that an individual had reported that his brother, identified as 37-year-old Michael Adam Curry, had been shot at the residence.

Upon law enforcement's arrival, an ACSO Deputy began receiving multiple rounds of gunfire coming from the residence. The Deputy sought cover near her cruiser until she could be safely extracted from the area in front of the residence. The shooter, 38-year-old Ryan Sneed, of Columbia, barricaded himself inside the residence. The KSP Special Response Team responded to the residence to assist Post 15 Troopers until Mr. Sneed could be secured.

During the lengthy barricade, KSP learned that Mr. Sneed had made threats to kill his family and began attempts to check on the welfare of his family members. Detectives went to a residence on Lakeview Drive in Adair County to attempt to contact Mr. Sneed's 67-year-old mother, Joyce Sneed, who was located deceased in the residence. Detectives also went to a residence on Henson Road in Adair County to attempt to contact Mr. Sneed's 63-year-old aunt, Debra Clark, who was also found deceased in that residence. The Adair County Coroner pronounced both individuals deceased at each residence. Thankfully, all other family members were located and found to be safe throughout the day.

More information detailing the resolution of the barricade situation can be found in a separate news release. Once the barricade was concluded, KSP entered the residence to continue the investigation of the shooting incident and located Michael Adam Curry deceased inside. The Adair County Coroner pronounced Mr. Curry deceased at the scene.

The investigations of the murders of Joyce Sneed, Debra Clark, and Michael Adam Curry continue and are being led by Post 15 Detective Josh Dicken. KSP was assisted by numerous law enforcement and emergency services personnel, both from Adair County and surrounding counties.


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2026-04-21 11:48:38 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

On display at the Research Center


2026-04-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mike Watson.
Bennie Conover's Hunting Horn, one of the many, many items on display at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center.

The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of the first day open--19 April 2021.


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Adair Co. Grand Jury April 10 indictments

On Friday, April 10, 2026, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 4 individuals from Columbia, KY, on charges including wanton endangerment, DUI, reckless driving, burglary, criminal trespass, theft, possession, resisting arrest, and various 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:
2026-04-10-Adair-Indictments-00024-27-Redacted (PDF, 6MB)


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ACES SBDM Council to meet April 28

From M. Jordan Williams, Principal
Adair County Elementary School

The regular monthly meeting of the Adair County Elementary School SBDM Council that was scheduled for today has been rescheduled for 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the Library at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.


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2026-04-21 10:23:59 | Comments | See topic Education

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.
Happy Hawg BBQ is open again on Jamestown Street with shoulder, brisket, chicken, smoked bologna, and ribeye steaks, plus burgers and hotdogs, cold cut sandwiches, fries, nachos, appetizers, homemade sides, ice cream cups, Italian Ice cups, and more!
Randy Young, owner


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.
For the Fall and Winter, 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 April 22, 2026:
Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup
Lunch: Hot ham and cheese on bun or chili cheese coney, tater tots, baked beans, orange sherbet, fresh fruit options

ACMS and ACHS menu for April 22, 2026:
Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup
Lunch: Chili cheese coney, tater tots, baked beans, orange sherbet, 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, April 22, 2026:
Pork tenderloin, sweet potatoes, Lima beans, roll, margarine, milk, fruit



2026 Alpha Kappa Phi Review explores wide range of topics

By Shelby Burton

Christianity and socialism in Western Europe, Appalachian identity, and an analysis of influential children's media are among the topics explored in the latest issue of Lindsey Wilson University's Alpha Kappa Phi Review.

The 12th edition of the journal of undergraduate research in the humanities was released online on Monday, April 20, 2026. It can be read for free here: AKO Spring 2026 (PDF).

The editorial staff of the 12th edition of Alpha Kappa Phi Review is: Alannah Bowman '27, Emma Couch '27, Briana Frey '29, Cadence Groce '27, Jesse LaGrange '26, Shiane Lussier '26, McKenzie Melton '29, Yesh Singayao '27, Leona Smith '28 and Christian Varga '28.

The issue's nine articles include:


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Deadly Monday in Adair, four dead including shooter

Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy confirmed that Ryan Sneed, the alleged shooter who took three lives Monday, April 20, 2026, is dead.

Reports are that he killed his mother and his aunt in the Mount Carmel area of Adair County, north of Columbia, before going to Chestnut Grove Road in the southern end of the county where he reportedly killed a friend and then barricaded himself.

Adair County Sheriff's Deputy Emily Wall was the first on the scene and began taking on gunfire. She is safe and Sheriff Roy said, “she did an excellent job."

She was joined by Sheriff's Officers, Columbia City Police, Kentucky State Police, and other first responders as shots were fired throughout the afternoon until Sneed tried to escape through a window and was killed. More information will be coming in as investigators are allowed into the house, checking for explosives.


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A look back at construction of AGHRC


2026-04-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mike Watson.
The Adair Genealogy & History Research Center recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of the first day open--19 April 2021. Above, workers poured cement for the foundation of the building


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BCF Taco Lunch Fundraiser is May 3

From Kellis Booth, Pastor

Berean Community Fellowship will hold a donations-only taco cookout starting at 1pmCT, after church lunch, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the old Columbia Fairgrounds, 413 Fairgound Street, Columbia, KY.

We will be marinating steak and chicken for Carne Asada and Pollo Asada Tacos, with traditional Mexican sides like beans, rice, guacamole salsa and chips.


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Remembrances for April 22
In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Bim) Poff, Casey County, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephanie Johnson, Yosemite, KY (1983-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Marple, Liberty, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John R. Hayes Liberty, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Marie Sanders Wright, Green Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth L. Rogers, Columbia, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elsie Louise Foster Milby (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul M. Furkin, Adair Co., KY (1934-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Pyles, Taylor CO., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Nadine Hackney, Adair Co., KY, native (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freddy Watson, Taylor County, KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Doug Conner, Adair County, KY, native (1966-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Bradshaw, Adair County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Azro Coomer, Adair County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hattie Marie Keith, 89, Russell Springs, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beverly Lynn Overstreet, 54, Casey County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Eugene Hadley, 81, Adair Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chesley Richards, 95, Russell Co., KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daniel Neil Ellis, 33, Richmond, KY (1982-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Kay Gower, 74, Adair County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Miss Addison Gayle Bray , infant, Taylor Co., KY (Apr 22 - Aug 7, 2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy Hines, 57, Casey County, KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ralph Houston Clark, 72, Green Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Blankenship, Adair County, KY native (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ansel Newton, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Rogers Scott (1909-1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Paul Osborne, 45, Campbellsville, KY (1979-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby David Brockman, 69, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Debra Sue Clark, 63, Columbia, KY (1962-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delbert Corbin, 92, Columbia, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dwight Kerns, 68, Jamestown, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Nolan Hays, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garlin Gadberry, 86, Fairplay, KY (1939-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harrison Richardson, 88, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Anthony Reliford, 39, Columbia, KY (1985-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, June Dickerson Neat, 90, Columbia, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loretta Fletcher, 83, Glensfork, KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lusada Neeley Keeton, Cumberland Co., KY native (1921-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Riley Lewis Davidson, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Page, 62, Columbia, KY (1963-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tracy Hancock, 54, Columbia, KY (1968-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 






























 
 
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