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Columbia awarded $1.4M TAP grant for sidewalks

From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair

Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has announced more than $18.8 million in grant funding for 18 transportation projects across the commonwealth that will improve safety and accessibility for Kentuckians. From walking to biking, wheelchairs and more, Team Kentucky is committed to making our commonwealth more accessible for everyone.

The city of Columbia was awarded nearly $1.4 million for a sidewalk improvement and expansion project as part of the Safe Routes to School program. That project will create a safe, continuous and accessible pedestrian route from downtown to the Adair County school complex, where nearly 200 students regularly walk to class.

"We are so excited to be a recipient of a TAP grant," said Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots. "This will bring sidewalk connectivity to our school complex. Thank you for caring about Columbia and Adair County.

"Transportation isn't just about the work we are doing to improve roads and bridges across our state; it's about creating communities that support every Kentuckian and their needs," said Gov. Beshear. "These projects will help give peace of mind to parents knowing their kids can walk safely to school, while improving access to local businesses and more."


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2026-09-03 16:18:57 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Travel: Olympic National Park, Washington (1 of 2)


2026-09-03 - Port Angeles, WA - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "This photo is a slice of Quinault Rain Forest. The ever-popular Hoh Rain Forest, elsewhere in the park, has a long wait time to enter. Tammy had researched this one and found most visitors had commented it was just as nice...with no waiting. We both loved the rain forest!"


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Letter: Freezing thermometer

Rickie Williams writes:
I am including a screen shot so you can see the date/time of the photo as well as why I am writing. It seems that the thermometer must have "frozen"...and at 90+ degrees that is one real freak of nature !
Rickie, Thanks for writing. We did incorrectly show 32F today, but it was the result of upgrades at the Kentucky Mesonet web site, which is worth a look -- they've added a ton of new visualizations and features this year. Adair County's station seems to be back online now and reporting the temp, and it's a far, far cry from 32F this afternoon!


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2026-09-03 16:14:54 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 99 F
Casey: 94 · Cumberland: 97 · Green: 97
Metcalfe: 95 · Russell: 97 · Taylor: 97
Updated at 3:30pm Thursday, September 3, 2026
  High/Low: 100 F / 71 F
SLP: 1013.5
Wind: E at 1
Dewpoint: 69 F
Relative Humidity: 37.86%
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


Complex rope rescue on Lake Cumberland, Jabez area

From Russell County Search and Rescue

At approximately 1:30 PM on August 27, Search and Rescue responded to a logging accident near the water's edge on Lake Cumberland in the Jabez area. An individual was struck by a falling tree and fell nearly 200 feet down a steep embankment, coming to rest dangerously close to a bluff.

Rescue crews on scene quickly established multiple rope systems, and several rescuers and EMTs rappelled down to reach the patient. The individual was stabilized, packaged in a Stokes basket, and hoisted back to the top of the embankment where a helicopter crew assumed patient care.


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2026-09-03 12:44:09 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Adair County is currently under a Heat Advisory

From the Columbia - Adair County Fire Department

Adair County is currently under a Heat Advisory, and we want to remind everyone to take extra precautions during these dangerously hot conditions.

With little to no rain in the forecast over the next several days, conditions will remain very dry. This significantly increases the risk of fires spreading rapidly.

As always, if you have an emergency, dial 911. Stay safe, stay cool, and help us prevent fires during these dry and dangerous conditions.


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2026-09-03 12:34:50 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Events scheduled for today, September 3, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
11:00amCTLWU Lunch & Learn (ID:71138 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:30pmCT2026 Adair Co. Fair: 4-H Poultry & Rabbit Show (ID:71002 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCT2026 Adair Co. Fair: Carnival Opens (ID:71003 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Football: ACMS at Green A&B (ID:71056 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
7:00pmCT2026 Adair Co. Fair: Fiber Arts Education (ID:71004 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
2026 Adair Co. Fair: Lawn & Garden Pull (ID:71005 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
8:00pmCT2026 Adair Co. Fair: Karaoke (ID:71006 | 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.

Tezon Mitchell with latest mural at LWU Success Center


2026-09-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University student Tezon Mitchell '27 stands next to the finished six-foot tall Blue Raider Bob mural on the top floor of the T.D. and Rowena Everett Building, which houses the university's Student Success Center.


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Bid now in City of Columbia Surplus Auction

From Trey Stephens
Assistant to the Mayor | City of Columbia

The City of Columbia is currently holding an online surplus auction with 16 unique lots ranging from a Bobcat S185 Skidsteer, to a television, to office furniture and many things in between, starting as low as $10.

We invite everyone to have a look at the items online, and if you see something you like bid. The auction runs until Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and can be accessed at www.purplewave.com.


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2026-09-03 11:59:09 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Football: Tickets available for Adair/Casey game

The Adair County Indians Varsity Football team will host Casey County at 7pmCT on Friday, September 4, 2026, at ACHS Indian Field, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY.

Season tickets to ACHS Football home games have been available for some time, but single-game tickets to Friday's game are now for sale at hometownticketing.com. Tickets are $8 each, and gates open at 5pmCT.


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2026-09-03 11:48:55 | Comments | See topic Sports

Gov. encourages small businesses to apply for tax credits

From Scottie Ellis/Brandon Mattingly

Frankfort, KY - On Sept. 3, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Kentucky small businesses that are creating jobs and investing in their communities to apply for a tax credit of up to $25,000 through the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit (KSBTC) program.

"Kentucky's small businesses fuel our economy, and their success is a win for our entire commonwealth," said Gov. Beshear. "Team Kentucky is committed to supporting entrepreneurs throughout the state, just as they have supported their local communities and Kentuckians through continued investments and good-paying jobs. I'm happy to see businesses using this program to ensure continued success and am excited to see more companies receive this support in the upcoming year."

To receive the KSBTC, qualifying small businesses should apply now to ensure their best chance of approval in time for this year's tax filings. Although approval is not guaranteed, complete applications received by November 1, 2026, will be fully reviewed for 2026 tax-credit eligibility.


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2026-09-03 11:43:41 | Comments | See topic Kentucky


Click the banner to view this week's list of yard sales!

Featured Classified

Found The City of Columbia found concrete construction materials on Fairground Street. If you have lost these items, please contact City Hall at 270-384-2501 and describe the items to claim. -Tiffany Collins

View all classified ads on our Classifieds Page.

Richard Phelps as Col. William Casey in Casey County


2026-09-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Mike Watson.
Richard Phelps as Col. William Casey. Phelps will present a 35 minute talk as Col. Casey at 9amCT on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Casey County Public Library, 238 Middleburg St, Liberty, KY.


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In Remembrance of Sheila Blair

In remembrance of Sheila Blair, the Adair County Clerk's Office, the Adair County Judge Executive's Office, the Adair County Sheriff's Office, the Adair County PVA's Office, and the Adair County Attorney's Office will close at 2pmCT on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Please remember her family--and all of us--in your prayers as we grieve the loss of a cherished friend and co-worker. Sheila Blair was a long-time Deputy Clerk, former Adair County Clerk, and Occupational Tax Director. She served as County Clerk from 2006-2014. After retiring, she continued to serve as bookkeeper, election tally officer, and part-time staff in the recording department.

She was not only a dedicated public servant but a dear friend to us all. Thank you for your kindness and patience during this difficult time. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, due to Monday being a scheduled holiday.

Adair County Clerk's Office


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2026-09-03 11:35:34 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Mitchell commissioned for LWU Success Center art projects

By Duane Bonifer

For his latest public art project, Lindsey Wilson University student Tezon Mitchell '27 wanted to send a message as well as improve the look of an interior space on campus.

Step into the university's Student Success Center on the top floor of the T.D. and Rowena Everett Building, and you'll see Mitchell's latest inspirations and creations. Inside the 5,800-square-foot building, the art and arts administration double major from Greensburg painted a mural, wall lettering and a wall sign.

The six-foot mural -- the third of Mitchell's burgeoning art career -- features a studious Lindsey Wilson mascot Blue Raider Bob wearing glasses and holding a book. The lettering on a wall to the left of Blue Raider Bob features "Every Student, Every Day," the essence of the Lindsey Wilson mission. And a wall sign in the stairwell reads "LW + U = Success," which Mitchell took from a handmade sign on one of the building's desks.


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2026-09-03 10:11:01 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


See Richard Phelps as Col. Casey on Saturday

Richard Phelps will portray Col. William Casey at 9amCT on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Casey County Public Library, 238 Middleburg St, Liberty, KY.

William Casey 1756-1816 was one of this region's earliest settlers. Phelps will cover Casey's entire life in his 35 minute presentation, which is free and open to the public.


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2026-09-03 10:02:55 | Comments


The most dangerous sentence in the English language

Previous Column: The cabbages were never the point

By Tommy Druen

Every August, a man in the small Scottish town of South Queensferry gets covered head to toe in burrs. Yes, burrs, those prickly little nuisances that stick to your socks Thousands of them. His neighbors weave flowers into the mass, press a decorated staff into each of his hands, and parade him through town for seven miles and nine hours.

He stops at pubs along the way. This is Scotland, after all. Since his face is completely covered, he drinks the free whiskey offered him through a straw.

It has to be quite the sight. A man transformed into a walking garden with flowers blooming from his burr-encrusted body, shuffling through the streets while people press coins into his costume. This has happened for at least 400 years. And it's widely believed that bad luck will fall upon South Queensferry if they ever stop.

Yet nobody can tell you why the tradition of the Burryman ever began. Not historians, not the residents of South Queensferry, not even the Burryman himself.

The original reason is just gone. Vanished completely. Maybe it warded off evil spirits. Maybe it was for good luck with the fishing boats. Nobody knows, yet everybody keeps doing it anyway.

When I first read about the Burryman, I thought it was a fun bit of quirky trivia. Then I realized we're not that different.


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2026-09-03 09:59:08 | Comments | See topic Tommy Druen


Memories of cooler evenings


2026-09-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Pam Capozziello.
Pam writes, "A cool shot on a cold night! I took this photo last winter one night as the moon's reflection hit our birdbath and created a bright ball of light . I'm wishing right now that it be as cold now as it was in that photo!"


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Graves Gilbert Clinic exploring long-term partnership with TJRH

From Stacey Biggs
EVP of Marketing, Planning & Development

Glasgow, KY - Graves Gilbert Clinic announced on September 1, 2026, that, with the overwhelming support of its physician members/owners, it has selected T.J. Regional Health as its preferred partner to explore a long-term affiliation. The two organizations will now begin a period of due diligence to shape a partnership designed to ensure that the people of southcentral Kentucky can count on exceptional healthcare, close to home, for generations to come.

For nearly a century, both Graves Gilbert Clinic and T.J. Regional Health have cared for the families of southcentral Kentucky. Together, the two organizations would unite more than 300 providers across a full range of primary care and specialties, creating new opportunities to coordinate care, expand access, and keep medical decisions local.

"This is an exciting opportunity for both organizations and, most importantly, for the patients and communities we serve," said Neil Thornbury, CEO of T.J. Regional Health. "Graves Gilbert Clinic has built a respected legacy of clinical excellence, and we believe bringing our organizations together will allow us to build on that legacy while creating an even stronger healthcare system for the future. At the center of everything we do is a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care close to home."


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2026-09-03 09:50:28 | Comments | See topic Health Care

The Unwanted Pup

By Donna Rieder

Driving down the mile-long stretch of road between my place and the next closest road, where there are no houses, just trees and fields, I saw the puppy. Skinny. Scared. Obviously dumped by some heartless person. It was timid, but at the same time, overjoyed to see me. So, I picked it up and held it in my lap until I got home.

When my 16-year-old Ivy-girl passed away two years ago in October, I swore I wasn't going to get another dog, especially a boy dog, because they hike their leg to pee, and they pee on everything. Because I'm older. Because I want to travel. Because I don't want to go outside to let it potty when it's cold, rainy, or snowing.

I called the dog warden to come pick it up, but the thought of this timid pup being in that wet, noisy, scary place broke my heart, so I called him back and told him not to come.


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2026-09-02 21:39:51 | Comments

Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 3
Happy Anniversary, Amos and Carolyn Gaskins (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Bob and Diane Benningfield (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Chester and Betty Smith Bennett (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Doug and Kathy DeRossett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Gerhard Lepiarczyk and Katherine Louise Grider Lepiarczyk (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, James and Tricia Cole (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Larry and Diana Russo (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alexandra Brockman (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allan Bennett (2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amanda England | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amber Bledsoe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brittany Sasha Abbot | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deloris Curry (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gracie Baker (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackie Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jenny Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jodi Akers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jonathan Hutcheson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jynelle Murphy (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kasey Leann Abrell Wilkerson (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kayleigh Martin (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Scott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Louis McQueary | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melinda Wright | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mendel Sexton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nikki Underwood | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tiffany 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.

Enter the Downtown Days Photography Contest by Oct 1

From Mike Watson

The Downtown Days Photography Contest is back for 2026, for any original photographs taken in Columbia and Adair County. The subject matter is up to the photographers. The contest is once again hosted by the Adair County Public Library's Genealogy & History Research Center.

Entry Requirements:
  • Entries must be printed in an 8 x 10 inch format--portrait or landscape.
  • Both color and black & white are welcome.
  • Three photos by an entrant are the limit due to space for display.
  • Each entry must have the printed name of the entrant, contact phone number.
Entries must be turned in to the Research Center by 5pmCT on Thursday, October 1, 2026, to be displayed. An independent judging team of three will select the first, second and third place winners, and the public is encouraged to come by and view all the entries. Each person may then vote for their favorite, to select the Public Favorite winner.

Photographs will be displayed at the Research Center during operating hours--9amCT to 5pmCT each day, Monday through Friday, from Friday, October 2, 2026, through Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Results of the contest will be announced before/between Downtown Days concert performances on the evening of Saturday, October 10, 2026.

For additional information contact the Research Center at: 270.380.1024 or adairgenealogy@gmail.com or come by during regular business hours [Monday-Friday, 9amCT to 5pmCT]. The Genealogy & History Research Center is located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.


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2026-09-02 21:35:00 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Public Library

Lindsey Wilson Day celebrated at HCTC

By Duane Bonifer

Hazard, KY - It was a day of celebration and gratitude as students and officials from Hazard Community & Technical College and Lindsey Wilson University were joined by community partners on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, for Lindsey Wilson University Day.

The event, held in the First Federal Center of the Hazard CTC HWY 15 Campus, marked nearly a quarter-century partnership between the two schools. Since 2002, the Hazard CTC-Lindsey Wilson partnership has allowed Hazard CTC graduates to seamlessly transfer into majors in Lindsey Wilson's Education Outreach program.

That includes bachelor's programs in business administration, communication, criminal justice, human services and counseling, and nursing; and graduate programs in applied machine learning and AI, business administration, counseling, cybersecurity management, data science and technology management. The academic programs in LWU Educational Outreach are offered in traditional, online and hybrid formats.

"We are equally committed today as we were in 2002," said Lindsey Wilson Educational Outreach Director of Enrollment Ryan Vitatoe. "We want to continue to serve this area as best as possible. I'm really proud of the work we've done in the last 24 years, and I'm really excited about what's to come."


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2026-09-02 21:19:26 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

For Sale: Trio of Embden Geese


2026-09-02 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Donna Rieder.
Young Embden geese, two females and one male, price reduced to $250 for the trio. Call 270-805-1527.


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Homecoming at Whites Chapel Separate Baptist Church

From Tracy Stephens

Whites Chapel Separate Baptist Church will have special Homecoming Services at 10amCT on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Brother Daniel Masiongale will be preaching, the Masiongale Girls will be singing, and a meal will follow the service.

Whites Chapel Separate Baptist Church is located at 1629 Hwy 1870 (Old Columbia Road), Russell Springs, KY. Brother BJ Huff and congregation invite everyone to join them.


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2026-09-02 21:16:25 | Comments | See topic Church News

KSP: Post 15 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties.

These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15's highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle equipment safety, driver licensing, motor vehicle registration, child restraints, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants.

A complete list of traffic safety checkpoint locations can be found at the following link: http://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/post15checkpoints


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2026-09-02 21:13:23 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

What's Cooking in Columbia Today
Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices.

Betty's Country Cooking
MENU 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Phone 270-384-5664. Bettys is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking.
On the hot bar today, Thursday, September 3, 2026
Tenderloin, BBQ Ribs, Chicken Tenders, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans, Island Blend Veggies, Corn Nuggets, Garlic Bread, Hush Puppies, Rolls, Cornbread

Come In, Grab A Plate, and Enjoy!


Fiesta Mexico of Columbia
819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT
Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Thursday Special: Enchiladas Rancheras 3 cheese enchiladas topped with pork cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and enchilada sauce, served with a salad. $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


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 3, 2026:
Breakfast: Ham and cheese croissant
Lunch: Taco stix or spaghetti with meat sauce, garden salad, corn, garlic toast, fresh fruit options

ACMS menu for September 3, 2026:
Breakfast: Ham and cheese croissant
Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garden salad, corn, garlic toast, fresh fruit options

ACHS menu for September 3, 2026:
Breakfast: Ham and cheese croissant
Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garden salad, corn, garlic toast, 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 Thursday, September 3, 2026:
Deluxe cheeseburger, baked beans, potato salad, apple, milk, bun



Kentucky Fish and Wildlife online auction underway

From Lisa Jackson

Frankfort, KY - An online auction to sell surplus equipment from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources opened on September 1, 2026.

Hosted by The Logsdon Group, the auction runs through 10amET on Friday, September 11, 2026, and features nearly 40 surplus items, including trucks, tractors, mowers and other maintenance equipment. A complete list of items is provided at The Logsdon Group Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources webpage.


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2026-09-02 21:11:55 | Comments | See topic Kentucky

KSP: Reducing commercial motor vehicle-related crashes

From Officer Michael Smith

Owensboro, KY - As the nation anticipates the upcoming Labor Day weekend, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement(CVE) division is stepping up enforcement and education efforts to ensure safer roads for commercial vehicles, commuters and all Kentuckians.

KSP encourages all drivers to follow these roadway safety tips:
  • Avoid blind spots: Large trucks and buses have significant blind spots on all sides. Be mindful of these areas when driving near them.

  • Pass carefully: Use turn signals and make sure you can see the commercial vehicle in your rearview mirror before merging back into the lane.

  • Do not cut off large vehicles: Large trucks require a longer stopping distance. Cutting them off can lead to dangerous situations.

  • Maintain a safe following distance: Avoid tailgating commercial vehicles, as this puts you in their blind spot and limits your reaction time. This initiative aligns with the FMCSA's national "Our Roads, Our Safety" campaign, which educates all drivers on safe practices for sharing the road with large vehicles.
Officers and inspectors will participate in Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted, Reckless, Impaired, Visibility Enforcement), from September 1-3, 2026, a national initiative led by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).


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2026-09-02 21:07:03 | Comments

The Unwanted Pup


2026-09-02 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Donna Rieder.
Miss Donna says of this handsome and surprisingly intelligent puppy that showed up unexpectedly, "I guess I didn't know that I needed another dog. I guess maybe it is destiny after all."


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Little League Basketball signups start Sept 14

From Daniel Hedges

Signups for LL Basketball and Cheer will be from September 14, 2026, to October 14, 2026. Forms will be available at Downey Eye Clinic, 1463 Campbellsville Rd, Columbia, KY.

I will do 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.

Please fill out forms correctly when signing up. The rates for multiple children include any mixture of cheer and basketball. Payment can be made with cash or a check made payable to Adair County LL Basketball. I do not accept electronic payments.

Evals will be done the week after signups end. That announcement will come.


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2026-09-02 14:30:28 | Comments | See topic Sports


Remembrances for September 3
In Memory Birthday, Heather Jo Peckinpaugh, Columbia, KY (1972-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary W. Woodrum, Liberty, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Allen Rock, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chad Bryant Brown, Greensburg, KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carthel Porter, Russell Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Edward (Eddie) Judd, Russell Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernie Wise, 64, Campbellsville, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Woodrum Watson, Casey Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara June Martin, Casey County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Olive Crabtree, Taylor County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Daniel Yates, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary M. Godby, Casey Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clevella Renee Coffey, Adair County, KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Stearns, 74, Russell Co., KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold D. Flatt, 79, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Wilson, 71, Russell Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Huddleston Grider Russell County, KY (1969-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lewis Lynn, Casey Co., KY (1962-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delbert Wesley Morgan, 89, Liberty, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Icy Bloyd, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Marie Edelen, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Morfey, 72, Somerset, KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glen Derl Raines, 82, Casey Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Berman Dale Withers, 67, Russell Co., KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenny B. Goode, 61, Casey Co., KY(1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rita Pearl Cooksie, 87, Cumberland Co. KY native/formerly of Adair Co. (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Gene Buck, Jr., 57, Adair Co., KY/Anderson Co. KY native (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie Bonnie Wells, Cumberland Co., KY (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby M. Grider, Casey County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Mae Grider, Casey County, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Hite (Skaggs) Brown, 98, Taylor County, KY (1919-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sylva Faith McBeath Hopper, 103, Russell Co., KY (1914-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reva Nell Kessler Marcum, Green Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Gunter, 75, Ninevah, IN (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Lee Hunt, 58, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. James E. (Jimmy) Powell, 80, Burkesville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cynthia Lynn Hamon, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dallas Green Owens, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garvey Stephens, 81, native of Russell Co., KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Golda Crawford, 77, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ida (Genette) Burton, 78, Adair Co., KY native (1964-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jacqueline Bricker, 99, Columbia, KY (1925-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lena Cordelia Forrest Brockman, 91, Adair County, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Hovious England, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1931-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pat Ferguson, 79, of Knifley, KY (1946-2026) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia H. (Pat) Brendel, 85, Burkesville, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip R. Parrish, 77, Burkesville, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah E. Kirkpatrick Pace, 79, Burkesville, KY (1932-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
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