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The next Lanterns & Tombstones tour will be Sept 4

The next Lanterns & Tombstones walking tour of the Columbia City Cemetery will take place at 7pmCT on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Dave Thomas and Mike Watson will lead participants through various parts of the more than two century-year-old graveyard, pointing out bits of interesting lore along the way. This is a walking tour through the historic cemetery and participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, and your enthusiasm.

For more information, email adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call the Research Center at 270-380-1024.


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2026-08-25 17:04:50 | Comments


LWU freshman Gabe Coleman celebrates first day


2026-08-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University freshman Gabe Coleman of Columbia, left, celebrated his first day of Lindsey Wilson classes with his father, Vice President for Administration and Finance Mark Coleman, on the Campus Quadrangle on Monday, August 24, 2026.


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2026 Adair County Tourism Mixer will be Oct 16

Paige Nickel, Executive Director of the Adair County Tourism and Convention Commission, sends word that the Commission is seeking sponsors for the upcoming Adair County Tourism Mixer, plus donations for the silent auction. Nickel says she wants to "turn a fun community event into something that can make a lasting impact for our visitors and our locals." For more information, email hello@visitcolumbiaky.com

The 2026 Adair County Tourism Mixer will be held from 6:30pmCT to 8:30pmCT on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 313maple florist & events, 212 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The event will feature a live performance by the Green River Band, food from Wicked Wieners and Luxe Lemon, a cash bar, dancing, and a silent sweet treat auction. Halloween costumes will be encouraged, but not required.


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2026-08-25 13:37:51 | Comments

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 82 F
Casey: 82 · Cumberland: 85 · Green: 81
Metcalfe: 89 · Russell: 83 · Taylor: 81
Updated at 4:00pm Tuesday, August 25, 2026
  High/Low: 83 F / 55 F
SLP: 1015.9
Wind: ENE at 2
Dewpoint: 62 F
Relative Humidity: 51.86%
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


EDA: Spec Building takes another step forward at GRCP

By Mig Feuser, from The Adair Progress

The Adair County Economic Development Authority is moving closer to construction of a new speculative industrial building while holding off on a major marketing investment until it has more to offer prospective industries.

During the August EDA meeting, held August 19, 2026, Chairman Larry Walker updated board members on the $1.65 million in state funding approved for the speculative building planned at the Green River Commerce Park.

The project remains in the paperwork and design stage, but Walker stressed that it is moving forward and that earlier concerns about an approaching deadline have been resolved.


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2026-08-25 13:24:21 | Comments | See topic Local Government


A Day of Firsts at Lindsey Wilson University

By Duane Bonifer

The Lindsey Wilson University community rang in a new school year on Monday, August 24, 2026, proclaiming that 2026-27 will be the best academic year in the school's 123-year history.

More than 100 Lindsey Wilson students, faculty and staff gathered around the Victory Bell on the Campus Quadrangle, which turns a decade old this school year.

"We believe 2026-27 is going to be the best year ever," Lindsey Wilson Executive Vice President Dean Adams said a few moments before Vice President for Academic Affairs Ray Lutgring stepped up and rang the Victory Bell four times to symbolically begin the school year.


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2026-08-25 13:01:45 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Events scheduled for today, August 25, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTKY76 in Russell Co. temporarily closed for drain replacement (ID:71090 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
9:00amCTAdair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Contact: Michele Fruth, Director, 270-250-5432 (ID:71027 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
1:00pmCTKBC Blood Drive
Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown St, Columbia (ID:71060 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
4:30pmCTAdair Co. Fiscal Court meeting (click for agenda)
(ID:71095 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCTBasketball: ACMS girls at Campbellsville (ID:71050 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCTFootball: ACMS vs. Edmonson A (ID:71054 | 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.

Birds of Kentucky: Mallard in the air


2026-08-25 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
A mallard on a close fly-by, showing off their distinctive blue wing patch.


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Words of Wisdom for August 25, 2026
For Day 237 of 2026. There are 128 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
Do everything with a good heart, expect nothing in return, and you will never be disappointed.

Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY (visitors by appointment only). You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com.


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Volleyball: Blue Raiders to host Pikeville on Tuesday

The Lindsey Wilson volleyball team welcomes Pikeville (KY) for a non-conference matchup, starting at 5pmCT on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY.

Lindsey Wilson enters Tuesday's matchup with a 3-3 overall record after earning a 3-0 victory over Union Commonwealth (KY) last Thursday. The Blue Raiders look to carry that momentum into Tuesday's home matchup as they continue their early season schedule.


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2026-08-25 12:58:20 | Comments | See topic Sports


Franklin-Campbell appointed to State Heritage Commission

By Mig Feuser, from The Adair Progress

Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Adair County author, artist and longtime educator Darlene Franklin-Campbell to the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission.

Franklin-Campbell, of Columbia, will serve a term that expires August 11, 2030. She replaces Michael Dunn, whose term has expired.

The appointment adds a statewide role to Franklin-Campbell's many years of work involving Native American heritage, genealogy, language, art and education.


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2026-08-25 12:31:32 | Comments

Sculpting Memories: Waltz looks to the past for inspiration

By Mig Feuser, from The Adair Progress

The Adair County Arts Council found an appropriate setting for its monthly meeting on August 13, 2026 -- surrounded by the work of an artist who has spent most of his life creating.

The council met at the Adair County studios of longtime artist and sculptor David Waltz, giving members an opportunity not only to conduct their regular business but also to see what Waltz has been working on since the group last visited with him.

At 80, Waltz is not slowing down creatively. If anything, his newest work is becoming more personal.


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2026-08-25 12:28:30 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene


Featured Classified

The Russell County High School class of 1966 will be having their 60th reunion on Saturday October 17, 2026 at 1pmCT. The location is Pepe's Restaurant in Jamestown, KY. - Robert Bell

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Lindsey Wilson University Singers leadership team


2026-08-24 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
The leadership team of the 2026-27 Lindsey Wilson University Singers are, from left: Gabe Coleman '30, a biology major from Columbia; Cade Ramsey '27, a secondary education major from Russell Springs; Madeline Hardwick '27, a secondary English education major from Columbia; Natalie Stearns '28, a human services and counseling and psychology double major from Columbia; Zoe Boatright, a business graduate student from Columbia; and Sarai Collins '28, a gender and cultural studies and human services and counseling double major from Columbia.


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Golf: Lady Indians took First Place at Kentucky Invitational

By Kelly Wooley, from The Adair Progress

The Adair County Lady Indians Golf Team brought home a first-place finish after an impressive performance at the Women's Kentucky Invitational Tournament on August 15, 2026, at Lakewood Country Club in Russell Springs. The Indians posted a team score of 343, lead by Ila Loy, who fired an outstanding 74. Loy tied for second individually and ultimately finished third following a scorecard playoff.

Ashley Loy followed with an 84, while Claire Loy carded a 91. Laney Inchcliff added a 94, with Ella Brown finishing at 112 and Adysen Wooley at 113. The tournament also marked a special milestone for Ava Loy, who competed in her first 18-hole tournament and finished with a 135.


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2026-08-25 12:24:58 | Comments | See topic Sports


4-H Home School Survey

From Tony Rose
County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development

Adair County 4-H is conducting an interest survey for a 4-H Homeschool program. We are trying to see if there is enough interest in starting our 4-H Homeschool program.

If interested, please take a few minutes to fill out the 7-question interest survey at uky.az1.qualtrics.com.


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2026-08-25 12:18:10 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service


Adair Co. Fair: Bullwhip Rodeo is Aug 29

The Bullwhip Rodeo is coming to the Adair County Fair at 7:30pmCT on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the new Adair County Fairgrounds, 256 Industrial Park Road, Columbia, KY. Admission is $15, plus $2 parking.

The rodeo will feature Mutton Busting for 8-Years and Under ($10 entry) and a Calf Scramble for 13-Years and Under ($5 entry, winner gets $10). You can enter both of these events the day of the rodeo.

Adair Co. Fair events continue on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a 4-H Dog Show and a Fun Pet Show. The Carnival will open on Wednesday, September 2, and there will be lots of pageants and the Dead Drag Truck Pull. Admission nightly September 2-5, 2026, is $10 plus $2 parking. A full schedule, pageant registration forms and more information can be found at www.adairfair.com.


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2026-08-25 10:15:21 | Comments


Football: Indians post a balanced win at Russell Co.

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, August 21, 2026, the Adair County Indians Football team opened up the 2026 season with a 37-13 rolling win over rival Russell County on the road.

The Tribe left no doubt which team was more ready to play, as they recovered a muffed opening kickoff which led to quick 7-0 lead for the Indians. It was a lead they would never surrender, as they rolled the Lakers for 399 yards of total offense, relatively balanced between passing and rushing.

Braxton McKinney would post all of Adair County's 195 passing yards on the night, going 16/26 for 195 yards and with a touchdown and an interception. McKinney completed those passes to five different Indians, with Madden Moye leading the way with four receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown. Callum Darnell lead the rushing for Adair County, carrying the ball 15 times for 175 yards and two touchdowns.

On the defensive side of the field, Tristan Mullins was the team's leading tackler, putting up 12 tackles, followed by Darnell with nine. Brody Karnes had the team's third most tackles, most notably in the Lakers backfield, where he posted a team-leading 1.5 sacks. The defensive highlight of the night was Callum Darnell, who posted a 100-yard pick six that fully diminished any momentum left in the Laker's tank.

One last important item to be highlighted from the Tribe's big win was very good special teams play from Adair County. Kicker/Punter Matthew MeJean was 1/1 on field goal attempts and was 4/5 on extra point attempts, also posting one punt for 32 yards.


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2026-08-25 09:47:08 | Comments | See topic Sports


Scenic Adair Co.: Puffy clouds at sunset


2026-08-24 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey.
Photographer Tommy Bailey captured these beautiful colorful puffy clouds over eastern Adair County on Friday evening, August 21, 2026.


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Rinse and Return pesticide recycling program is Aug 31

From Nick Roy
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources

The 2026 Rinse and Return pesticide recycling program will be held from 10amCT to NoonCT on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground St., Columbia, KY.

Farmers, gardeners, and homeowners are encouraged to dispose of their empty pesticide containers during this time. Empty pesticide containers should be triple rinsed, booklets and lids removed, and punctured.

Due to the materials previously held by these pesticide containers they cannot be recycled with your ordinary household plastics. This program allows for the proper recycling of these pesticide containers. This reduces the amount of material entering the landfill or being disposed of by other means. Some of the end products include drainage pipe, highway sign posts, underground utility conduit, and wire/cable spool flanges.


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2026-08-25 09:36:28 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service


Agenda for Aug 25 Fiscal Court meeting

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

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular called session at 4:30pmCT on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend.

Items on the lengthy agenda include several tax rate presentations, grant applications, and discussion of the purchase of a patrol vehicle for the Sheriff's Office.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-08-24 18:57:09 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 25
Happy Anniversary, Jacob and Christy Roberts (2025) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tony and Suzanna Streeval | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ann Lewis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandy Held | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chandler Riley Mann (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Clay Templeton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Corinna Edwards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Earline Hill | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eddie Kessler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elijah Wade Bennett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Glenn Seaton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hallie Knight | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Curry of Egypt Community | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marsha Reddick | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael Furkins (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Miranda Ellis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Paula Grant Bunch | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robert Harmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robin Minton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tessa Marie Pyles (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tony Martin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Dennis Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Winston Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zachary Appleby | (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.

It will be a Hot Spring for Lindsey Wilson University Singers

By Duane Bonifer

The Lindsey Wilson University Singers won't have to worry about a chilly spring break this school year. That's because their annual spring tour will take them deep into South Florida.

The tour's location was announced at the Singers' annual Opening Night, held Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Doug and Betty Jean Moseley Auditorium of the Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship.

Following a dinner of homemade empanadas, Director of Choral Activities Jennifer Bersaglia told the choral group of nearly three dozen students that their spring break tour in March 2027 will include stops in Miami, Key West and Everglades National Park.

"It's going to be epic," said Bersaglia, in a room decorated with vibrant coral colors and enough inflatable and other decorative pink flamingos to rival the most kitschy suburban front yard.


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2026-08-24 18:32:27 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


City of Columbia donation drive for Bob's Basket

From Trey Stephens
City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor

The City of Columbia and Mayor Pamela Hoots are hosting a donation drive for Bob's Basket as LWU welcomes students back to campus. Bob's Basket is an on-campus food and necessities pantry that aims to make nonperishable food and hygiene items accessible to all students. Bob's Basket is run primarily on community and campus donations, and all items are appreciated!

Donations can be dropped off at Columbia City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, or at BYO Express Cuisine, Price Less IGA, and the LWU Alumni House at 314 Myrtle Drive, Columbia, KY, on the Lindsey Wilson University campus. For large donations, contact bobsbasket@lindsey.edu.

Helpful donations include instant (microwavable) meals, canned goods, individually wrapped snacks, soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and hygiene products.

Please avoid perishable foods and food items that require cooking (microwave items are acceptable), items in large inseparable quantities, used or opened hygiene products, and food items in torn or damaged containers.


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2026-08-24 18:30:06 | Comments

Adair County wins at 2026 Kentucky State Fair


2026-08-24 - Louisville, KY - Photo courtesy Adair Co. FFA.
Adair County FFA took 30 members to the Kentucky State Fair for 2026, and come home with many honors, including top-10 finishes in 7 team contests and five blue ribbons for mechanical exhibits, and numerous placings for soybeans, corn and hay crops.


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KSP: Russell Springs child reunited with family

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Russell Springs, KY - The Kentucky State Police has canceled the IAN Alert for a 12-year old Russell Springs juvenile, as he has been found safe and is being reunited with his family.

An IAN Alert had been issued earlier this morning for the 12-year-old, who had gone missing near Village Lane in Russell Springs. IAN Alerts are used when children under the age of 18 with autism or mental illness go missing and may be in danger.


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2026-08-24 15:00:16 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

RCHS Class of 1966 reunion coming up October 17

The Russell County High School class of 1966 will be having their 60th reunion on Saturday October 17, 2026 at 1pmCT. The location is at Pepe's Restaurant in Jamestown, KY. - Robert Bell

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2026-08-24 14:24:25 | Comments | See topic Education

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

Fiesta Mexico of Columbia
819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT
Authentic Mexican Restaurant
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


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 Aug 25, 2026:
Breakfast: Bacon, egg and cheese biscuit
Lunch: Taco stix or cheesy bites with marinara, garden salad, corn nuggets, ice cream sandwich, fresh fruit options

ACMS menu for Aug 25, 2026:
Breakfast: Bacon, egg and cheese biscuit
Lunch: Cheesy bites with marinara, garden salad, corn nuggets, ice cream sandwich, fresh fruit options

ACHS menu for Aug 25, 2026:
Breakfast: Bacon, egg and cheese biscuit
Lunch: Cheesy bites with marinara, garden salad, corn nuggets, ice cream sandwich, fresh fruit options


Adair Senior Citizens Center
901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. 8amCT to 2pmCT Monday through Friday. Phone 270-380-1899. JoAnn Smith, Director.
Menu for Tuesday, August 25, 2026:
Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit, roll, margarine, milk



Adair County wins at 2026 Kentucky State Fair

From Brittany Smith, Gabby Barnes, and Robin Hancock
Adair County FFA Advisors

Adair County FFA had a great time at the Kentucky State Fair, which began on Thursday, August 20, 2026, bringing home many honors, including top-10 finishes in 7 team contests and five blue ribbons for mechanical exhibits and numerous placings for soybeans, corn and hay crops.

Adair County FFA won Grand Champion Chapter Agricultural Mechanics Exhibit, for a 1959 John Deere 730, owned by Michael and Tiffany Mitchum, and Brent Moore won Grand Champion Large Restoration Agricultural Mechanics and Grand Champion Individual Agricultural Mechanics.

The Kentucky State Fair continues through August 30, 2026. More information at kystatefair.org

Click title for photos and results.


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2026-08-24 10:51:05 | Comments | See topic Education

Ag Tag donations reach more than $940k for 2026

From Atley Smedley

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky drivers donated more than $940,000 for the Ag Tag Program in 2026.

This year's total, $941,630, includes funds generated by the purchase or renewal of Kentucky's farm vehicle license plate and the new "Friends of Agriculture" special license plate that became available in February. Each plate includes a fee that goes into the "Ag Tag" fund. The farm license plate generated $927,585, while the "Friends of Agriculture" special plate generated $14,045.

The fees are divided equally between Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. This year, each group will receive $313,876.67.


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2026-08-24 10:34:07 | Comments

Wagner stops at the Grand Canyon on the way to LWU


2026-08-24 - Grand Canyon National Park, AZ - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University student Landon Wagner pictured at the Grand Canyon. Wagner and his parents, Barry and Debi, drove more than 2,100 to reach Columbia. A good part of the trip was made on the historic Route 66.


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LWU: New student takes a well-traveled road to Columbia

Landon Wagner and parents drive part of historic Route 66 to reach the campus of Lindsey Wilson University.

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University student Landon Wagner not only took the scenic route to arrive this month on campus, but he and his parents also took a historic one.

Wagner, who is a junior transfer student from California, drove to Lindsey Wilson on part of Route 66, the famous American highway that turns 100 years old later this year. The 2,448-mile highway that stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, was once known as the Main Street of America, and it was one of the original highways in the U.S. Numbered Highway System.

Route 66 has been immortalized in American culture by popular songs and in literature by John Steinbeck and Jack Kerouac -- and in mid-August it was how Wagner and his parents traveled much of the way to reach Lindsey Wilson.

Wagner transferred to Lindsey Wilson from Pierce College in Los Angeles, where he played on the baseball team. Wagner expects to play first base and designated hitter for the Blue Raiders, while majoring in business administration.


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2026-08-24 10:21:34 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Remembrances for August 25
In Memoriam Evelyn Mae Perkins, Metcalfe Co., KY (1932-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memoriam, Myrtie Frazier, Adair Co., KY (1924-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Burton, 69, Adair County, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ed Gorin, Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janette Ellen Zieg Furkin, Taylor County, KY (1923-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vonzie B. Hill, Jamestown, KY (1940-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Gene Arms, Cumberland Co, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie B. Means, Liberty, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mable Goodin, Adair Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doretta Curry, Adair County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Archie Burress, Taylor County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarise Helen Arnett, 100, Green Co., KY (1913-20130) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Butler Murley, Burkesville, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby E. Withers, Russell Springs, KY (1913-2014)< | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Yarberry Grider, 77, Adair Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol June (Whitlow) McMurtrey, 75, Summer Shade, KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nora Hazel Henson Wade, 100, Taylor Co., KY (1914-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Madison Rose Chadwell, Casey County, KY . (d. 11 Oct 2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Dale Martin, Knifley, KY (1964-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floyd Claywell, 81, Adair County, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lee Wooten, 48, Russell Co., KY (1966-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Brockman, 75, Adair County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Franklin L. Ponder, 74, Casey Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Erleen Patterson Ervin, Green Co., KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie Mae Shofner Roots, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Spelts, 68, Liberty, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brandon Kyle Grider, 28, Elizabethtown, KY (1988-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norman Johnson, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co. native (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Andi Chelf | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cynthia Kay Harris, 57, Columbia, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earline (Loy) Hill, 86, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eric Russell Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Grider (1826-1909) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James N. (Jimmy) McGowan, 78, Columbia, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Douglas, 44, Liberty, KY (1976-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Leonard Stotts (Aug. 25, 1910-May 27, 1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Alvin Bell, 72, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laura Elizabeth Furkins, 23, Columbia, KY (2001-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
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