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Kentucky Color: Eastern Cottonwood

By Billy Joe Fudge

Libby and I recently celebrated our only Great-granddaughter Hazel Dettlinger's first birthday in Peoria, Illinois. Peoria sits on each side of the Illinois River about 160 miles North of its confluence with the mighty Mississippi at Saint Louis, Missouri.

The floodplain the River creates across the Tallgrass Prairie of Central Illinois in many areas is a marshy, bottomland hardwood forest. Bottomland hardwoods typically love deep, rich and moist soils and can usually withstand temporary flooding. Most of these bottomland species can live and grow on upland sites but do not thrive there.

Eastern Cottonwood is a typical anchor species in many bottomland hardwood ecosystems including the upper Cumberland, Barren and Green Rivers right here in the Great Wooded South.

When my family moved to Harvey's Ridge in 1956, there were two large Eastern Cottonwoods in our front yard. They were most likely brought transplanted from Rock Lick Creek or Pettit's Fork Creek.


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2026-08-18 09:54:05 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge


Getting ready for students to return


2026-08-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University Plant Operations staff member Darin Taylor waxing the floor of the Cralle Student Union Building in late July. Lindsey Wilson's Welcome Week will be August 21-28. Fall classes begin Monday, August 24, 2026.


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New food items at Cranmer Dining & Conference Center

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University's Welcome Week will be held August 21-28, 2026, and one of the biggest changes returning students will likely notice on campus is a new menu at the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center.

Five dozen new items have been added to the meals. New items that will be featured alongside the tradition of serving mashed potatoes and gravy include green chili queso potatoes, sweet and spicy Thai chicken, skillet corn, Korean barbecue pork and Beef vindaloo.

The additions and changes to the menu were made based on student responses at last spring's food show, according to Lindsey Wilson Director of Auxiliary Services Jeff Willis.

"That's the trend of young adults -- they're all gravitating toward international menus," said Willis. "These changes to our menus reflect these new tastes among students."

Many of the 60 new menu items are more labor intensive and involve more complicated recipes than the traditional comfort-food items they replaced, but Willis said the changes were worth it.

"Serving the students is what we are all about, and the students have expressed a desire to have these food items added to our menus," he said.


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2026-08-18 09:42:16 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 83 F
Casey: 84 · Cumberland: 83 · Green: 82
Metcalfe: 87 · Russell: 83 · Taylor: 82
Updated at 2:00pm Tuesday, August 18, 2026
  High/Low: 84 F / 67 F
SLP: 1015.3
Wind: WSW at 2
Dewpoint: 65 F
Relative Humidity: 53.82%
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


ACES SBDM Council to meet Tuesday

From M. Jordan Williams, Principal
Adair County Elementary School

We will conduct our regular scheduled SBDM Council meeting at 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.


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2026-08-18 09:24:13 | Comments | See topic Education


Lindsey Wilson University community prepares for Class of 2030

'We want every student to know they are a part of something bigger than themselves when they come here.'

By Duane Bonifer

Less than a week after the Lindsey Wilson University community officially bid adieu to the last group of the Class of 2026, it will formally welcome members of the Class of 2030 to campus.

Lindsey Wilson's Welcome Week will be held August 21-28, getting underway six days after the university's inaugural summer commencement was held on August 15, 2026.

New Lindsey WIlson residential students will check-in at Biggers Sports Center from 9:30amCT to NoonCT on Saturday, August 22, followed by new commuter students at 1:30pmCT in the Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship.

The Class of 2030 Kickoff & Academic Forum will be held at 3:15pmCT in the Roberta D. Dining & Conference Center, followed by the President's Picnic at 4:45pmCT at the Emily Hundley President's Home. The first days of classes is Monday, August 24, 2026.


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2026-08-18 09:22:09 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Events scheduled for today, August 18, 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:71026 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
NoonCTColumbia Adair County Tourism and Convention Commission meeting (ID:71061 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
3:30pmCTACES SBDM Council meeting (ID:71075 | 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.

Continuing to look for ways to help families with diabetes


2026-08-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The Adair County WATCH Coalition continues education about diabetes and serious health risks from poor diet. Health Educator Keila Sullivan directed the group of agency leaders last week to focus on goals and plans to help people in the counties served. The meeting was held at the Adair County Health Department.


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Senator Rand Paul at Morgan Smith Industries

From Mayor Pamela Hoots

US Senator Rand Paul visited Columbia this morning and presented a Congressional Record commendation to Morgan Smith Industries.

While here in Columbia, he was a part of the swearing in of two new officers, Corey Meyer, who will be SRO at the Adair County High School, and Daniel Colton Nunn, a new patrol officer for the City of Columbia.


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2026-08-17 23:47:30 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Rogers gets top Midwest Truck Nationals honor

By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress

Columbia's Ernie Rogers has added another trophy to his collection after earning a top honor at the 2026 Midwest Truck Nationals in Richmond, Indiana.

Rogers was named Best Pre-1959 at the sixth annual Midwest Truck Nationals, held July 31 and Aug. 1 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Organizers recently featured Rogers in their Winner Spotlight, congratulating him for taking home the award.


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ACHS SBDM Council to meet Aug 20

From Chad A. Parnell, Principal
Adair County High School

The ACHS SBDM Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 4:30pmCT/5:30pmET on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY 42728. This will be considered a special called meeting due to the date change.


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2026-08-17 13:01:40 | Comments | See topic Education


Featured Classified

Want to Rent We are looking for a 3 bedroom home to rent in Russell or Adair county. Maximum rent of $1000/month. Must allow one indoor cat. Can provide proof of steady income. Contact devtri98@yahoo.com or 606-303-0796

View all classified ads on our Classifieds Page.

Scheduled at New Life for the Nations Sunday, Aug. 23


2026-08-17 - Adair County, KY - Photo from New Life Pastor Shirley Powell .

Chris and Tiffany Wilcoxson will be ministering at New Life for the Nations this Sunday, August 23, 2026. Service begins at 9:30amCT.

New Life church is located on Hwy 55 north in the Cane Valley community of Adair County. Everyone is welcome.
from Pastor Shirley Powell.


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2026 OCC Project Leader Workshop on Sept 12

From Mark Fudge

The Green River area team will kick off the 2026 Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign with a Project Leader Workshop at 5pmCT on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Ransdell Chapel at Campbellsville University, 401 Hoskins Drive, Campbellsville, KY 42718. The Green River area team consist of Adair, Casey, Green, Hart, Metcalfe and Taylor counties. Everyone is invited to attend this event.

Come and hear the story about how Devan Rachae's fabric-covered shoebox full of items interrupted the life of poverty he knew in Grenada at age 12. As one of four siblings with a single mother, Devon experienced God's love through the gift in a way that led him to accept Jesus Christ and become involved in children's ministry. As his church served their community, Devon became a household name on the island, paving the way for him to become the parliament's youngest senator at age 22.

God later led him specifically to "seek first the kingdom of God" (Matthew 6:33) by giving up his government role, and today he serves as a pastor of two churches. Over the years, Devon has held several international roles with Operation Christmas Child, including his current role as Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.


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2026-08-17 12:55:54 | Comments | See topic Church News


Adair Co. Grand Jury Aug 14 indictments

On Friday, August 14, 2026, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 5 individuals from Columbia, Russell Springs, and Nancy, KY, Monett, MO, and Indianapolis, IN, on charges including possession, DUI, wanton endangerment, reckless driving, tampering with physical evidence, receiving stolen property, menacing, flight, resisting arrest, and 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:
2026-08-Adair-Indictments-64-70-Redacted (PDF, 11MB)


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2026-08-17 12:52:28 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Code Enforcement Board to hear appeal on Aug 20

From Tiffany Collins
City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Administrator

The Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Board will hold a meeting at 5:30pmCT on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

The purpose of this meeting is to hear a nuisance appeal from the property owner for a property located at 806 Greensburg Street. This meeting is open to the public.


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2026-08-17 12:44:43 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Little League Basketball update

From Daniel Hedges

After reaching an agreement to lighten my load a bit, I have agreed to run Little League Basketball again this year. This agreement includes delegating evaluations to Kel Stotts and team assignment to Wes Irvin. If kids do not attend one of the several scheduled evaluation days, they will be placed as best as possible. I relied heavily on Wes and a couple others to assign teams last year, and the leagues were very well balanced.

Regardless, some people still were not happy and that will not change. However, I will not do this part at all this year and will not entertain any calls, texts, or emails regarding team assignment. I am not involved. ll other parts of the league as normal, and it will be operating as normal.

I will release sign up dates and information after Labor Day if not before. I have created a Facebook page under my name for announcements this year. Look for my name and the picture of a hoop. Comments and messages are turned off. It is a bulletin board as another avenue for information with announcements only.

Finally, I am in need of a Cheer Director this year. I pay a small stipend for this job. You do not have to be at every game. I can give more details if interested. I need a responsible adult in this role. Furthermore, I am in need to people to run the clock at games this year. It is 10 dollars a game with free food and drink (typically 30 dollars for three hours).

Please reach out at 270-634-7202 if you are interested.


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2026-08-17 12:33:56 | Comments | See topic Sports


Scenic downtown Columbia - a good day to be home


2026-08-17 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky.
Photographer Katelynn writes, "by the fountain on the Columbia Square - I call it 'A Beautiful Day To Be Home.' Days like these are surely a reminder of how beautiful our town and county really can be."


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Board takes action against member Troy Grider

By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress

The Adair County Board of Education has referred concerns involving board member Troy Grider to the Kentucky Attorney General's Office, beginning a process that could potentially result in his removal from office.

The action was taken during a special called meeting July 30, 2026. Grider was the only board member absent, and Superintendent Jason Faulkner also did not attend.


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2026-08-17 08:55:09 | Comments | See topic Education


The Death of the College Sports Villain

By Ryan Hoots
Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com

Lexington, KY - There once was a time where finding a player of a rival team to hate was easy. Simple even. You'd have guys (or gals) terrorize your beloved team for multiple years wearing the same putrid jersey that they always have.

Think of Christian Leattner. He wasn't "misunderstood" at all. There was no need to dive into the stats to find an irredeemable reason as to why you were screaming at a 20-something year old through your TV. He was dirty, he was brash, he was cocky, but most of all -- he was good.

Now?

Well, now as fans we'd convince ourselves that with just enough money and the right sales pitch from a collective, a player like him could somehow come to their senses and put on the jersey that makes your heart warm.

I can remember it like it was yesterday. Tim Tebow entering the game as a Freshman against a Kentucky team that looked like they forgot how to tackle.


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2026-08-17 08:26:14 | Comments | See topic Sports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 18
Happy Anniversary, Darrell and Marilyn Treece (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Frances McCoy (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alex Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Breanna West | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda Devore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chevy Mason-Thomas King (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Don Cravens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katie Jones (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Ann Arnold (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lou Ann Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Ryan McCarol (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Monica Logsdon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ryan Allen Trevino (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sam Avery | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Travis Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Murphy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Will Rich | (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.

Judge Executive race has write-in candidate

Deputy Judge Executive Bridget Compton (R) has filed for the office of Adair County Judge Executive to run as a write-in candidate in the November 3, 2026 General Election.

She has worked in the Adair County Judge Executive's Office for a decade dealing with county departments, state agencies, community organizations, businesses, and the public.


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2026-08-16 22:27:10 | Comments | See topic Local Government


LWU: First Summer Commencement Ceremony caps off largest class in school history

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson held its first summer commencement ceremony on Saturday, August 15, 2026, by celebrating people who showed up.

As graduate student David Browne told his fellow 291 Lindsey Wilson graduates in his commencement address, "showing up matters."

"We started this journey with questions," said Browne, an Elizabethtown, Kentucky, resident who earned a master of education degree in counseling. "We had moments of doubt. We had moments where balancing school, work, family, and life felt impossible. But we kept showing up. And showing up matters."

Lindsey Wilson awarded 292 degrees at its 124th commencement ceremony, held in Biggers Sports Center -- 37 bachelor of arts degrees, 251 master degrees and four doctorate degrees.

Lindsey Wilson awarded a total of 1,449 degrees at its December and May commencement weekends in 2025-26, which were held over five ceremonies. The 292 degrees awarded at the university's inaugural summer commencement on Saturday afternoon raised the total number of graduates during 2025-26 to 1,741 -- the largest class in the school's 123-year history. LWU's previous largest class of graduates was 1,733 in 2024-25.


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2026-08-16 10:36:48 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Ernie Rogers brings home award in Midwest Truck Nationals


2026-08-17 - Richmond, IN - Photo from Mig Feuser/ Adair Progress.
Ernie Rogers has earned top honors at the 2026 Midwest Truck Nationals recently. He was featured in their Winner Spotlight, congratulating him for taking home the award.


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A blood test for Alzheimer's

For decades, diagnosing Alzheimer's disease required expensive PET brain scans or a spinal tap. In May 2025, that changed. The FDA cleared the first blood test for Alzheimer's disease, a simple lab draw that detects amyloid plaques in the brain, the hallmark indicator of the disease. A second approved test can be administered right in a primary care office.

The test is said to be more than 91 percent accurate. This test is not a treatment. It tells doctors and patients what they are dealing with earlier.


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2026-08-16 00:10:51 | Comments | See topic Health Care

Narda Tate: The Buds of Promise

Read on for the latest article from reverse-snowbird and Sunday evening organist at Columbia Christian Church Narda Tate, known for noticing all the little things that make Southern Kentucky such a great place.

By Narda Tate

I finished my blueberry harvest at the end of June this year, which is the normal time. By previous year's standards, it was a light harvest. Only 37 pounds. But there were several bushes that hardly produced anything, so I'm hoping they were just taking a sabbatical and will come back stronger next year.

Even though I only harvested a smaller amount this year, it is still a gracious plenty for pancakes, muffins, cobblers and pies. The truth is, I am still trying to work my way through last year's berries before delving into the ones from this year.

My part of the yard work is to use the hand mower around the blueberry patch and the individual bushes, using the grass clippers to get close to the trunks so that everything looks neat and nicely shorn. That is what I was doing this morning and as the grass catcher filled up, I was taking the clippings to make a ring around the base of each plant to kill out the grass and make my job easier - hopefully - in the long run. And as I was doing this, I examined the bushes and found little tiny red pointy buds on some of the branches.


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2026-08-15 17:53:00 | Comments

What's Cooking in Columbia Today
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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, ot 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 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, August 18, 2026:
Fish on bun, au gratin potatoes, cole slaw, fruit, tartar sauce, milk



55th Reunion for ACHS Class of 1971

From Debbie Peppers

The Adair County High School Class of 1971 will hold a 55-year reunion at 1pmCT on Saturday, October 17, 2026. We are meeting at Max Hadley's place. He is supplying drinks, coolers, ice, plates, napkins, and silverware. You can bring finger foods or appetizers if you wish for snacks.

Add this to your calendar--no invitations will be mailed out. Invite others from the ACHS Class of 1971. We would love to see some of the local classmates that we haven't seen in awhile. We know of at least 40 who have already passed.


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2026-08-15 17:30:57 | Comments

Volleyball: Lady Indians season opener is Aug 17

By Kelly Wooley
The Adair Progress

The Adair County Lady Indians Volleyball program wrapped up its preseason this past weekend at the Mid-South Challenge in Bowling Green, and all three teams turned in impressive performances, combining to drop just one set throughout the entire challenge.

The preseason scrimmage was structured differently than a traditional match, with each game played on a 45-minute time limit, giving the Lady Indians valuable court time and an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming regular season.>
  • The Freshman Lady Indians went undefeated in their three matches, defeating Warren East, Breckenridge County and Barren County.

  • The JV Lady Indians were also perfect on the day, earning victories over Allen County-Scottsville, Nelson County and Butler County.

  • The Varsity Lady Indians continued the strong showing, picking up three impressive victories. They defeated Breckenridge County 25-10, 25-21; Warren East 27-25, 15-10; and South Warren 25-22, 22-18.

After an impressive preseason from all three squads, the Lady Indians enter the regular season with confidence, momentum and plenty of excitement. They will hit their home court on Monday, August 17, 2026, for a highly anticipated Top-25 regional matchup against Elizabethtown in their season opener.


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2026-08-15 17:20:07 | Comments | See topic Sports

Feese Botanical Gardens, 1 of 2


2026-08-17 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey.
Tommy writes, "After having breakfast with William Feese, he invited me to his home to show me Betty Sue's flowers. We walked to the front of the house then the back yard and passed building until we reached the barn. Everywhere I looked there were flowers. The best way I could describe it would be a Botanical Garden. Beautiful flowers a plenty!"

Paired Photo: Beautiful flowers everywhere, 2 of 2


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ACSO: Traffic stop leads to drug arrest

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop that resulted in a Columbia woman being arrested on numerous charges, including trafficking, possession, careless driving, and operating motor vehicle under the influence.

The arrest was made by Deputy Sheriff Hunter Tweedy, with assistance from Deputy Sheriff Nick Barber.


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2026-08-15 17:09:18 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Remembrances for August 18
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Mathews, Adair Co., KY native (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda M. Wilkinson, Burkesville, KY (1940-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Scott Harris, Metcalfe County, KY (1941-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Blevins Young, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Kay Ellen Delaet, 61, Green Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie White, Russell Springs, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Willis Bledsoe, Russell Co., KY native (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rethel Shepard, Russell County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Priscilla H. Jordan, 60, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy Corbin, Adair County, KY (1965-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jo Marie Rowe, Adair Co., KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Morgan Jones, 26, Taylor Co., KY (1988-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Otis Clements, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Overton Griffin, Taylor County, KY (1941-2015 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Onva Reid Hayes, Casey Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Stearns, 68, Cane Valley, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Colene Gosser Wade, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ivin Judd, Green Co., KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lowell Lee Bryant, 72, Metcalfe Co., KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Ann Owens, 84, Russell Co., KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franzel Lee Kimbler, 69, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gertie M. Giles, Columbia, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Compton, , Casey County, KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (Sonny) Loy, 76, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co. KY native (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Coleman Bernard, 73, Russell Co., KY native (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Haste, 72, Casey County, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Paul (Buck) Bell, 86, Danville, KY/Creston, KY native (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Jean (Roberts) Brock , 61, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Thurman, Edmonton, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Smiley, 39, Columbia, KY (1983-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Blair, 87, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Diana Wilson, 74, Casey Co., KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Edward (Charlie) Wright, 82, Summersville, KY (1934-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrel Wayne Baker, 73, Knifley, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Garner Williams, Casey Co., KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Marie Meece, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eric Ellis Calhoun, 58, Green County, KY (1959-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. C. Froedge, 83, Adair County, KY (1934-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jill Allen Rowe, Adair County, KY native (1969-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Kerns, 77, Columbia, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Jeanette Kimbler, 85, Columbia, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucinda Marie Edwards, 58, Green Co, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Randolph Watson (Randy) Rush, Burkesville, KY (1948-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Patterson, 89, Cane Valley, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rachel Reece Riggs, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Lyon Colvin, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard (Dick) Youngs, Adair County, KY (1928-2007) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rufus W. Crawhorn (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tammy Gale Loy, 54, Adair County, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Mae Arnett Akin, 87, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Milburn, Jr., 49, Campbellsville, KY (1973-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Wayne (Fatboy) Crockett, 75, Adair County, KY (1950-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
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