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Genealogy & History Research Center usage for August 2026

From Mike Watson

The Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center is a busy, busy place all year round, but particularly in the summer months when many travel to Adair and surrounding counties from far-flung places to research their ancestors and local history (as the statistics below show). Many of our patrons are local or regional, but we have had guests from several states west of the Mississippi, the east coast, deep south, and north of the Ohio River.

We also receive telephone and email/messenger requests every single day. We do our best to answer every request. Sometimes the desired outcome is days or weeks in coming, due to the intricacies of the mystery. Some questions are quickly answered, usually to the satisfaction and delight of our patrons.

Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center Statistics for 2026:
  • In-person visits: 148 in August, 1,296 YTD
  • Phone queries: 88 in August, 617 YTD
  • Email/FaceBook queries: 259 in August, 1,530 YTD
The Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center was open for 21 days between August 1 and August 31, 2026, for a total of 21 days. The Research Center is located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.


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2026-09-01 10:41:23 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Public Library


Has anybody lost this puppy?


2026-09-01 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Donna Rieder.
Donna writes, "Has anybody lost this puppy? I found it on White Oak Church Road near the Sam Coffey Hole. Call 270-805-1527."


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Homecoming is Sept 20 at Egypt Christian Church

From Joel Patton

Egypt Christian Church will celebrate Homecoming at 10amCT on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with special music by Josh Carey and a Potluck lunch after the service. Please mark your calendar now and make plans to attend! The day's activities will be as follows:
  • 10amCT to 11:30amCT Worship service with Josh Carey as our musical guest
  • NoonCT - Potluck* lunch in the fellowship hall
* The church will provide the meat, drinks, rolls & paper goods. Each of you are asked to please bring side dishes, casseroles and desserts. Please remember that on the 20th there will be no Sunday School class meetings.

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


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2026-09-01 10:31:52 | Comments | See topic Church News

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 93 F
Casey: 88 · Cumberland: 92 · Green: 91
Metcalfe: 93 · Russell: 91 · Taylor: 91
Updated at 6:00pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026
  High/Low: 96 F / 69 F
SLP: 1015.6
Wind: WSW at 0
Dewpoint: 70 F
Relative Humidity: 48.11%
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


SKCTC and Lindsey Wilson University celebrate partnership

By Duane Bonifer

Cumberland, KY - Nearly a quarter-century of serving Southeast Kentucky through higher education was celebrated on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Cumberland Campus.

During a morning ceremony at Falkenstein Hall, representatives from Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College and Lindsey Wilson University came together to reflect on the impact the two schools' partnership has had on the region.

"Together, we're continuing to create the future of Southeast Kentucky," said Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Chancellor Lee Harrison. "We appreciate the more than two decades of partnership we have had to allow our students to learn, grow and continue to succeed while staying right here at home."

Started in 2002, the partnership allows Southeast Kentucky CTC graduates to seamlessly transfer into majors in Lindsey Wilson's Educational Outreach program.


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2026-09-01 10:22:50 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Fall quota hunt application period open through Sept 30

By Lisa Jackson

Frankfort, KY - Hunters can now apply to participate in Kentucky's fall quota hunts. From September 1-30, 2026, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is accepting applications from both resident and nonresident hunters for quota hunts for deer, waterfowl, pheasants and sandhill cranes.

Hunters can apply for these annual quota hunts through MidnightCT on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, via the MyProfile online portal at the department's website (fw.ky.gov). Applications are not accepted over the phone, and the minimum fee is $3 per application. Applicants will receive a confirmation number, and results will be posted online by 4pmCT on Friday, October 9, 2026, through MyProfile. Randomized drawings are conducted to determine recipients of the hunt opportunities that are each limited to a specific quota number.


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2026-09-01 10:12:50 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Events scheduled for today, September 1, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 (ID:71028 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
11:00amCTColumbia City Council meeting (click for agenda) (ID:71121 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
NoonCTTourism special called meeting at Welcome and Development Center (ID:71119 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
2:00pmCTServices for Raydean Smith, 86, Columbia, KY (1940-2026) (ID:71123 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCT2026 Adair Co. Fair: 4-H Dog Show (ID:70994 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Tenderloin Tuesday for Adair Co. Band at the Band Bingo Hall (ID:71135 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCT2026 Adair Co. Fair: Fun Pet Show
(ID:70995 | 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.

Scenic Casey County, KY - on the line on hot summer days


2026-09-01 - Casey County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
This first week of September 2026 is filled with perfect days to hang out the laundry to dry on the line.


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Words of Wisdom for September 1, 2026
For Day 244 of 2026. There are 121 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
Ten minutes online shows you what's wrong with the world,
but ten minutes outside reminds you what's right.

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.


There is no more text for this article. Posted on 2026-09-01 10:26:35

ACMS Lady Indians split with Campbellsville

By Kelly Wooley

In the first days of school, the Adair County Middle School Lady Indians took on Campbellsville in a pair of hard-fought basketball contests, with the sixth-grade team earning a dominant victory while the eighth graders battled until the final horn.

The sixth-grade Lady Indians turned in an impressive performance, defeating Campbellsville 37-7.


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2026-09-01 09:30:27 | Comments | See topic Sports

HGR Fall Heritage Festival is Sept 12

Homeplace on Green River will kick off the autumn season with their annual Fall Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026. There will be craft vendors, food trucks, pony rides, bounce houses, hay rides, a kid's fishing derby, the 4-H petting farm, a kiddie barrel train, historical demonstrations, live music, raffles, Homeplace merch & more!

Admission is just $5.00 per person or $20 for a carload with 4 or more! Cash at the gate is best. Most activities are included in the price of admission.

Homeplace on Green River is located at 5807 Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY.


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2026-08-31 17:05:51 | Comments | See topic Homeplace on Green River

EV fast charging site opens in Horse Cave

From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair

Frankfort, KY - Drivers have a new location to fast-charge their electric vehicle (EV) in Hart County. The new station in Horse Cave is made possible through Team Kentucky's EV Charging Program, which is expanding access to reliable, convenient fast charging to support long-distance EV travel.

"No family or business should have to worry about where their next charge will come from. In Kentucky, they won't have to," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "We're working hard to expand our network each day and won't rest until drivers have the charging capacity that meets their needs."

Love's Travel Stops was awarded $725,000 in federal funds for the Horse Cave site located at 4000 L and N Turnpike Road off Interstate 65 at Exit 58. It offers four ports capable of charging at up to 400 kilowatts each.


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2026-08-31 16:08:35 | Comments


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Travel: A tour of Tillamook Creamery


2026-08-31 - Tillamook, OR - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "A cheese lover's paradise! Around 10 minutes from the ocean, this destination is a must stop if you're in the area. Not just for cheese lovers, ice cream as well, and a self-guided tour inside the plant. Free samples of their cheese (6 year aged sharp cheddar was my favorite). Had our itinerary allowed it, we would have liked to spent more time in the plant. The self guided tour with large viewing windows allowed for observations of every step of the cheese-making process. Sixty dairy farms supply around 45-50 truck loads of milk every day to keep up with the operation.

On the day of our visit, the parking lot was nearly full, with hundreds of tourists pouring in and touring the creamery; of course providing opportunities for some street photography as well!"


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More Than Ribbons: The Tradition of the Adair Co. Fair


Note: The 2026 Adair County Fair continues on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. View the event schedule on Columbia Magazine at 2026 Adair County Fair

By Mig Feuser, from The Adair Progress

For generations, the Adair County Fair has been more than a collection of events on a calendar. It has been one of those summer traditions that brings together people who might not see each other very often during the rest of the year.

That tradition continues in 2026.

The Fair has changed over the years, just as Adair County itself has changed. Events have come and gone, new attractions have been added and generations of children who once came to the fairgrounds with their parents are now bringing children -- or even grandchildren -- of their own.

But much of what makes a county fair special has remained the same.


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2026-08-31 14:15:59 | Comments


Football: Indians at Metcalfe County recap

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday night, August 28, 2026, the Adair County Indians Varsity Football team defeated the Metcalfe County Hornets 14-6 to improve to 2-0 on the season. This latest outing was nearly as balanced as it gets, with the 239 yards of total offense for Adair County coming from 118 passing yards and 121 rushing yards.

In the passing game, Braxton McKinney went 11 for 17 for 118 yards and a touchdown, but did throw two interceptions. On the rushing attack, Callum Darnell led the way with 16 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown, followed by dual-threat McKinney, who had five carries for 51 yards. Jaden Wooten lead the way for all Indian pass-catchers, with three catches for 39 yards, followed by Darnell, who had three catches for 35 yards and the lone receiving touchdown.

On special teams, Matthew MeJean went two-for-two on extra points and punted once for 21 yards. Tristan Mullins lead the Adair County defense with 12 tackles, followed by Parker Jessie, who had 11 and an interception, which was one of the Indians' two forced turnovers of the night.

The Adair County defense did do quite a bit of work though, making Metcalfe County QB Jackson Smith uncomfortable on multiple plays. The Indians defense sacked him twice and deflected four of his passes in addition to the interception, all of which contributed to a low 46% completion percentage from the Hornet's QB. Wiley Feese also posted a forced fumble and Brody Karnes posted a fumble recovery for the Tribe's Defense.

Adair County is 2-0 on the season, and will finally get back to Columbia this Friday as they will host the Casey County Rebels (0-2), with kickoff scheduled for 7pmCT on September 4, 2026, at Indian Field. Individual game tickets aren't available yet, but ACHS Indians Football season passes are for sale at hometownticketing.com.


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2026-08-31 14:09:20 | Comments | See topic Sports

Bullpen packed for Green River Band celebration

Earlier on CM: Green River Band wins 2026 Best of Kentucky award

By Mig Feuser, from The Adair Progress

The Bullpen on Campbellsville Street was packed on Friday night, August 21, 2026. And the reason was simple. The band performing that evening had just one day before been crowned the best musicians of the year by Kentucky Living magazine, beating superstars like JD Shelburne and Tyler Childers. For Columbia's Green River Band, it was quite a way to come home.

The local group was named the 2026 Best in Kentucky winner in the Kentucky Musician or Band category, completing a remarkable run that put five musicians from Columbia into a statewide contest alongside two of Kentucky's best-known country music performers.

And if there was ever a victory that belonged as much to the fans as to the musicians on stage, this was probably it.


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2026-08-31 13:54:33 | Comments


49th Annual Mark Twain Marching Band Exhibition

From Tony Streeval

The tradition of marching band excellence continued on Saturday night, August 29, 2026, as Adair County proudly hosted the 49th Annual Mark Twain Marching Band Exhibition in Columbia. Celebrating nearly five decades of marching band tradition, this year's exhibition brought 15 marching bands together for an evening filled with music, pageantry, school spirit, and outstanding performances.

The event gave student musicians the opportunity to take the field, perform the shows they have worked so hard to prepare, and share the excitement of marching band with family, friends, and fans.

Adair County Takes the Field
The Adair County Marching Band proudly represented its school and community as one of the participating bands. After countless hours of rehearsals, preparation, and hard work, the students brought their 2026 production to the field with pride, energy, and determination. For the students, performing at an event with such a long-standing tradition was another memorable milestone in their marching band journey.


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2026-08-31 13:24:44 | Comments

At the Henry Faulkner exhibit reception


2026-08-31 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Adair County Arts Council President Anne Bird, Mike Watson, and Wendy Burt, at the opening reception for "Henry Faulkner: A Life in Color" in the Lindsey Wilson University Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery on Friday, August 28, 2026.

The exhibit is on display through October 9, 2026. The Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery is located in the W.W. Slider Humanities Center. Gallery hours are 8amCT through 4pmCT Monday through Friday, and by special appointment. It is free and open to the public.


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Spec building, tax rates and roads at Fiscal Court meeting

By Mig Feuser, from the Adair Progress

The Adair County Fiscal Court covered everything from a nearly $2 million economic development project to school taxes, hospital money, road equipment and Christmas decorations during its August 2026 regular meeting.

One of the more positive reports of the evening came from Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Chairman Larry Walker, who appeared before the court not to ask for money, as he quickly pointed out, but to say thank you.


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2026-08-31 10:26:58 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Cross Country: LWU finishes 1st and 2nd at Eagle Opener

Wilmore, KY - The Lindsey Wilson men's cross country team secured a victory at the Eagle Opener Exhibition hosted by Asbury (KY) to open the season on Friday, August 28, 2026, while the women's cross country team finished second.

The Blue Raiders men topped the four-team field with 25 points in the 5K race. Host Asbury finished in second with 46 points. The Lindsey Wilson men finished with a total time of 1:28:55 and an average time of 17:47.

The Lindsey Wilson women's cross country team finished in second place, with 39 points in the two-mile race. Host Asbury finished first with 22 points. The Blue Raiders ended with a time of 1:11:32 and an average time of 14:18.

Individually, freshman Grace Seeley finished first overall with a total time of 13:13.2 and an average mile of 6:36.6. Lily Farr claimed fifth place with a total time of 13:50.6 and an average mile time of 6:55. Freshmen Stella Kruse (14:27.1) and Addison Williford (17:48.4) finished 10th and 11th, respectively. Autumn Price secured 13th place for the Blue Raiders with an average time of with a time of 15:13.7.


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2026-08-31 09:03:13 | Comments | See topic Sports

Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 1
Happy Anniversary, Barney and Nancy Taylor (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Burchell and Vera Couch (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Danny and Betty Burris (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Micah and Gayle Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Sammy and Margaret Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amy Leah Irvin (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Candice Thomas (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cynthia Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Darren Ballou (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Derrick Riter (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jacob T. Doss (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy Weston | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kotila Gayle Rhymer (2003 | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lonnie DeVore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madison McCloud (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Margie Baker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marla Curtsinger Brewster (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Piper Jewell Smith (2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rosie Mae Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Valerie Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Valerie Roy Taylor (1970) | (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.

Tenderloin Tuesday for Adair Co. Band

From Tony Streeval

It will be Tenderloin Tuesday at Adair County Bingo from 5pmCT to 7pmCT on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a tenderloin sandwich and a drink for just $5. For to-go orders, call 270-405-4385.

The Band Bingo Hall is located at 15 Shady Lane, Columbia, KY.


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2026-08-31 08:52:52 | Comments

Larry Joe Smith Best in KY, in Hall of Fame

Reprinted with permission fron
The Greensburg Record Herald


Larry Smith received the 2026 Best in Kentucky Local Radio Host for the third consecutive year. Radio host for WVLC 99.9 The Big Dawg, he was inducted into the Kentucky Living Hall of Fame.

Smith, a well known voice in the area, said that radio captured his heart at a young age.


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2026-08-30 23:25:41 | Comments

An evening filled with music and pageantry


2026-08-31 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Doyle Lloyd.
Scenes from the 49th Annual Mark Twain Marching Band Exhibition, hosted by Adair County on Saturday night, August 29, 2026. Fifteen marching bands came together for an evening filled with music, pageantry, school spirit, and outstanding performances.

Photographer Doyle Lloyd shared nearly a thousand photos from the 2026 Mark Twain Exhibition. You can view them all at flickr.com.


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Travel: Pacific Northwest

Some notes from Robert and Tammy's latest travel to National Parks in Washinton and Oregon. We'll be sharing photos from the trip over the next days/weeks.

By Robert Ellis

Our trip to the Pacific Northwest would require a lot of road time (in the end 973 miles). Our itinerary included driving around most of the circumference of Olympic National Park, and spending one day in Mt. Rainier National Park (we would have spent more time in Rainier but part of the park was closed due to fires).

We flew into Portland, Oregon; overnighted and headed out the next morning towards the coastline of Oregon and Washington.

After visiting a couple beaches it was then on to Olympic National Park in Washington. In this park we would drive to Hurricane Ridge, and visit a couple Rain Forests. Ultimately, we would finish the trip in Mt. Rainier National Park in Washington for a day and drive back to Portland to overnight. We flew back to Kentucky the next day.


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2026-08-30 20:25:51 | Comments | See topic Robert Ellis

Video: Genealogy & History Research Center Upcoming Events


Mike Watson shares information about the Lanterns and Tombstone Tour to be held at 7pmCT on September 4, 2026. For more information please call 270-380-1024.


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2026-08-30 20:23:28 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Public Library

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
Tuesday Special: Quesadilla Verde Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese served with rice, lettuce, tomato & quacamole. $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


Black Stallion Steakhouse
202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT.
Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week

Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT!
Steaks & Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Combinations and Vegetarian Platters, Sides, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers

Click here to read our menu


Happy Hawg BBQ
114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 270-585-4671. Open from 10:30amCT to 5pmCT Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover accepted.
New Menu for Fall 2026!
Get plates or sandwiches with shoulder, pulled pork, pulled chicken, ribeye & brisket, hot dogs, chili dogs, chuck wagon, catfish, richie rich burgers, pork burgers, df burgers (dipped in hot sauce), slaw burgers, philly cheese steak sandwiches, or smoked bologna. Sides include baked beans, potato salad, slaw, vinegar slaw, grilled cabbage, and mac & cheese. There's also sweets and snacks on the new menu.
Randy Young, owner


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 County Schools
Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476
ACES and ACPC menu for September 1, 2026:
Breakfast: Breakfast pizza
Lunch: Burrito or chicken and cheese quesadilla, cheesy rice, refried beans, salsa and chips, applesauce cup, fresh fruit options

ACMS menu for September 1, 2026:
Breakfast: Breakfast pizza
Lunch: Chicken and cheese quesadilla, cheesy rice, refried beans, salsa and chips, applesauce cup, fresh fruit options

ACHS menu for September 1, 2026:
Breakfast: Breakfast pizza
Lunch: Chicken and cheese quesadilla, cheesy rice, refried beans, salsa and chips, applesauce cup, 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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026:
Fried chicken breast, mashed potatoes, peas, banana, roll, margarine, milk



Letter: Thank you Mrs. Gold

Marty Brown writes:
A big Thank you to Mrs Gold for sharing her great recipe for Ding Dong Cake.
Comments re: Recipe shared on request- Ding Dong Cake


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2026-08-30 20:16:06 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Grill perfect corn on the cob and dress it up

Labor Day, coming up soon, is the last hurrah of summer, and for many families that means one more trip to the grill before the season turns. Few things say cookout like sweet corn on the cob -- and grilling it is easier than boiling a pot of water.

The freshest corn is the whole game. Look for tight green husks and plump kernels you can feel through the silk, and cook it the same day if you can. There are three easy methods, according to recipe sites like Love and Lemons and A Couple Cooks:


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2026-08-29 23:45:50 | Comments | See topic Food

Adair Band Takes the Field


2026-08-31 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Doyle Lloyd.
Adair County proudly hosted the 49th Annual Mark Twain Marching Band Exhibition on Saturday night, August 29, 2026. Fifteen marching bands came together for an evening filled with music, pageantry, school spirit, and outstanding performances. As part of the exhibition, the Adair County Band brought their 2026 production to the field with pride, energy, and determination.

Photographer Doyle Lloyd shared nearly a thousand photos from the 2026 Mark Twain Exhibition. You can view them all at flickr.com.


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Football: Indians win at Metcalfe Co. 14-6

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The ACHS Indians Varsity Football team defeated the Metcalfe County Hornets 14-6 at Metcalfe County High School on Friday, August 28, 2026.

The Indians are now 2-0 on the young season. The Tribe will finally play a home game next Friday, after spending the last two weeks on the road. They will host Casey County at ACHS Indian Field at 7pmCT on September 4, 2026. Individual game tickets aren't available yet, but ACHS Indians Football season passes are for sale at hometownticketing.com.


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2026-08-29 14:58:08 | Comments | See topic Sports


Remembrances for September 1
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Stafford, Casey County, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Asa Marshall Shelton, Columbia, KY (1912-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Franklin, Columbia, KY (1945-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jay Davis, Greensburg, KY (1961-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Marcum Helm, Jamestown, KY (1934-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Neil Young (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Troy (Buster) Watson, Taylor Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James O. Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nannie Wells, Russell Co., KY (1911) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Sears, Casey Co., KY, native (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Bradshaw Yates, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Ray Thompson , Casey Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Gentry, Adair County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morris Horn, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Earl Gillespie, Taylor County, KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James E. Grider, Adair County, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Foley, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Brub) Popplewell, Russell Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vatus Gibson, Hustonville, KY, (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Trannie Sullivan, 66, Adair County, KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Goodin, Adair County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pearl Franklin, Adair County, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Shelton Bone, Marion County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer Summers, Casey County, KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Sidney Helm, 76, Adair Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Thomas, Casey County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley (Trent) Clark, 81, Center, Metcalfe Co., KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Virgil Everett Noe, Green County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anon Martin, 79, Jamestown, KY/Hindman native (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ann Martin, 70, Columbia, KY (1955-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna D. Mann, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby J. Burress, 82, Milltown, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David A. Smith, 60, Russell Springs, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edmond Trautman, 96, Taylor County, KY (1921-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Enrique I. Valdes, 60, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Dale Henson, 72, Liberty, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Wood Judd, Greensburg, KY (1945-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Wilham, 61, Lebanon, KY (1957-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary W. Williams, 75, Russell County, KY (1943-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Grace Taylor, 93, Jamestown, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Retha Mae Eads, 91, Windsor, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Allen Coomer, 71, Adair Co., KY native (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steven Powell, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon Lynch, 63, Liberty, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
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