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Ribbon cutting Friday for Recovery Plus Mental Health Clinic

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

The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at the grand opening of the new Recovery Plus Mental Health Clinic at 2pmCT on Friday, October 2, 2026. In addition to the ribbon cutting, staff will on hand to meet the public, talk about their services, and offer clinic tours, and a door prize, and light refreshments will be offered.

Recovery Plus Mental Health Clinic is located at 400 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The Golden Roses Group, for Grandparents raising Grandchildren, meets monthly at the clinic.


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2026-10-01 10:33:14 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce


Giles House gets help from the Caretakers Riding Club


2026-10-01 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Mig Feuser, Adair Progress.
The Caretakers Riding Club met at Giles Cabin in Knifley, KY ahead of the 2026 Giles Fall Festival. For the Caretakers, the formula remains remarkably simple. Start the motorcycles. Find somebody who could use a hand. Ride. And help. Sometimes the beneficiary is a family. Sometimes it is a band, a ministry or an organization working with veterans. And sometimes, it is to help preserve an old log cabin beside a pond where the stories of author Janice Holt Giles and her husband Henry are still remembered.


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Lindsey Wilson celebrating Arts and Humanities in October

See also: Lindsey Wilson University Arts & Humanities Month Highlights: Scheduled Events

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University's A.P. White Campus is going to resemble a summer camp during October when the university joins the nationwide celebration of National Arts & Humanities Month.

And Lindsey Wilson organizers hope that campus activities throughout the month will help remind people of the central role that arts and humanities play in everyone's lives.

"A lot of the time, people think of the arts and humanities as elevated, stuffy and inaccessible," said Lindsey Wilson Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities Allison Smith. "But the arts and the humanities are part of everything we do every day. They are baked into our everyday lives in the movies and shows we watch with friends, the books we read, the artwork we create, the games we play and watch, and in the communities we build. They are all supported by art and the humanities."

Established and led by the nonprofit Americans for the Arts, October has been celebrated as National Arts & Humanities Month since 1993. Lindsey Wilson joined in on the celebration more than a dozen years ago.


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Current Local Conditions
Adair: 90 F
Casey: 88 · Cumberland: 92 · Green: 89
Metcalfe: 89 · Russell: 90 · Taylor: 89
Updated at 2:00pm Thursday, October 1, 2026
  High/Low: 91 F / 63 F
SLP: 1014.6
Wind: SW at 4
Dewpoint: 62 F
Relative Humidity: 39.16%
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


CACFD: Structure fire at Transfer Station

From Grant Loy, PIO
Columbia Adair County Fire Department

The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 12:39 AM Thursday morning to the Adair County Transfer Station, located at 877 L Willis Road, on a report of a structure fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from an open-faced transfer station building used for dumping and holding garbage. Crews made entry and began fire attack, containing the fire to the structure.

Firefighters located a garbage trailer inside the building that was involved. The trailer was pulled out to allow crews to fully extinguish the fire. Damage to the structure was minimal. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. No injuries were reported.

A total of 10 volunteer firefighters responded and were on scene for approximately 1.5 hours. Automatic Aid was provided by Breeding Fire Department. Agencies that assisted included the Adair County E911 Center, Columbia Police Department, Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Ambulance Service


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2026-10-01 10:04:37 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Household Hazardous Waste collection on November 14

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

I am so pleased to announce I received grant funding for the HHW event again this year.

Adair County residents are invited to drop off household hazardous waste from 8amCT to NoonCT on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Adair County Road Department, 62 Service Rd, Columbia, KY. (Service Road is the next road on the left past Day & Day Feed heading toward Campbellsville on Hwy 55 N).

The vendor will not accept from any business, and the vendor reserves the right to refuse any waste deemed unsafe to handle or unsuitable for the collection.

Items that will be accepted include aerosol cans - all aerosol cans will be accepted, antifreeze - no mixtures will be accepted, batteries (all types) - alkaline, ni-cad, lithium, lead acid, corrosives/flammables (fuel, kerosene, etc.), oil - used motor oil, gasoline, paint, pesticides (2 gallon/2 lbs limit per vehicle), insecticides, propane tank - (20 lbs limit), bulbs - CFL bulbs, 4 ft tubes and 8 ft tubes, pool chemicals, bleach, drain cleaners, fire extinguishers, mercury, roofing tar, driveway sealant, moth balls, household cleaners, floor cleaners, ammonia, metal polish, and vapes.

Items that cannot be accepted include appliances, fertilizers, medications and medical waste, tires, explosives, electronic waste, ammunition, fireworks, smoke detectors, asbestos, and household trash.

Have questions about an item you would like to dispose of? Call your Adair County Solid Waste Coordinator Bridget Compton at 270-384-4703.


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Events scheduled for today, October 1, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTE-Waste drop off at Adair Co. Recycling Building (ID:71046 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Last day to enter the Downtown Days Photography Contest (ID:71146 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
First day to pay Adair Co. property tax bills
Payments made October 1, 2026 to November 1, 2026 are eligible for a 2 percent discount (ID:71226 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
9:00amCTBookmobile open house at the Adair County Public Library (ID:71236 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
1:00pmCTServices for Melissa G. Huff, 56, Columbia, KY (1969-2026) (ID:71260 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
3:00pmCTLittle League Basketball evaluations at ACES (ID:71144 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:30pmCTCandlelight vigil honoring the life of Trooper Hayden Phillips
A short portion of Jamestown Street (KY55) near KSP Post 15 will be closed at 6pmCT (ID:71261 | 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.

Congratulations to the winners of ACMS Homecoming


2026-10-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mig Feuser, Adair Progress.
The Adair County Middle School Homecoming was a great 'first ever' event for the school. The winners of that first ACMS Homecoming were: Rhett Humphress and Danny Chamness, Fisher Brown and Delcy Burton, Jansen Clemons and Maria Burton, Grade Warren and Charlie Stockton.


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Words of Wisdom for October 1, 2026
For Day 274 of 2026. There are 91 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
"The best way to evaluate whether we are moving in the direction of greater well-being is by listening to our inner messages of comfort or distress. Our highest evolutionary path is the one that generates the least resistance and the greatest joy." -David Simon, MD

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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Caretakers Riding Club: Riding for the Giles House

Janice Holt Giles and her husband, Henry, wrote at their log home in Knifley, KY, their work eventually reaching readers across the nation, with more than three million copies sold. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is maintained today as one of Adair County's important literary and historic landmarks.

By Mig Feuser

The sound of motorcycles rolling into the quiet grounds of the historic Giles Cabin in Knifley on a recent Saturday morning meant more than another group of riders enjoying a late-summer trip through South Central Kentucky. This time, they were riding for history.

Members and friends of the Caretakers Riding Club gathered Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at the Janice Holt and Henry Giles historic home for the club's annual benefit ride for the Giles Foundation.


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2026-10-01 08:51:49 | Comments | See topic Local History



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Caldwells write 2 family chapters at Lindsey Wilson University

By Duane Bonifer

The Lindsey Wilson University community will celebrate Family Weekend October 2-3, 2026, with several activities and athletic events on the A.P. White Campus.

The weekend's purpose is to give Lindsey Wilson undergraduate students' family members opportunities to connect with their Blue Raider students as well as experience life on Lindsey Wilson Hill.

Kevin '01 and Nicole '01 met, got married and started their family while at Lindsey Wilson. One of their six children, son Malaki '26, graduated from the university last spring with a media studies degree after a successful collegiate cycling career. And another member of the Caldwell family, son Azaryah '29, is a current Blue Raider double-majoring in recreation, tourism and sport management and Christian ministries while being a member of the men's soccer program.

"Of course any alumni would love to have two of your children attend the same college as you did on athletic scholarships," said Kevin. "It is very special, and it makes me very proud."


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2026-09-30 17:07:41 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Portion of KY55 to close for candlelight vigil

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Kentucky State Police, along with the Kentucky State Highway Department, will be closing a short portion of Jamestown Street (KY55) near KSP Post 15 at 6pmCT tomorrow, October 1, 2026, for a candlelight vigil honoring the life of Trooper Hayden Phillips.

The road closure will occur on Jamestown Street at the Bomar Heights Street intersection, beside Speedway, down to the intersection of the 49 exit for the Cumberland Parkway. Motorist needing to reach Columbia, via the Cumberland Parkway, will need to utilize the 46 exit instead of the 49 exit. The roadway shutdown is anticipated to last approximately 2-3 hours.


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2026-09-30 17:03:12 | Comments


Featured Classified

TWO JOBS OPEN AT LWU in the Registrar's Office

Transfer Records Specialist
Lindsey Wilson University is seeking applicants for a Transfer Records Specialist in the Registrar's Office. The position will be responsible for a variety of tasks involving, but not limited to, transfer evaluations, transcript posting, and degree audits. Applicants must be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of records. Candidates should have the ability to take initiative and multi-task as well as possess excellent time management skills. This position requires independent and collaborative work and candidates must be familiar with Microsoft and Google platforms and will learn to utilize our in-house systems including BANNER, DegreeWorks, Raptor, and Equate.
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of office experience preferred but not required.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume through the Lindsey Wilson University online employment application - https://portal.lindsey.edu/forms/hr/employmentApplication/index.cfm . The selection process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Lindsey Wilson University is an EOE.

Student Support Specialist
Lindsey Wilson University is seeking applicants for a Student Support Specialist to join our Registrar's Office team. The Registrar's Office is responsible for the collection, management, and housing of all official student records. The Student Support Specialist duties will include, but are not limited to, customer service, student registration, file management and correspondence. Applicants must have excellent time management and organizational skills. Computer skills must include proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office software, excellent communication skills and the willingness and capability of learning various specialized software utilized by the University. We are looking for an individual who has a strong sense of integrity who can maintain strict confidentiality who possesses a desire to serve our campus community through active caring and meaningful support.
A Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of 2 years of office experience is required. Those with prior experience in Higher Education Administration are preferred.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume through the Lindsey Wilson University online employment application - https://portal.lindsey.edu/forms/hr/employmentApplication/index.cfm . The selection process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Lindsey Wilson University is an EOE


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Wildflowers of KY - marking early fall days


2026-09-30 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
These two wildflowers, Goldenrod and purple Ironweed, growing along the roadsides, speak of early fall days.


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Marketing is focus of talk by Doug Beard

Doug Beard, Adair County native and owner of Global Strategic Meeting Services, shared highlights of his career in marketing for the Browne Forman corporation at the recent Tourism workshop for small businesses.

He posed the question, "what can we do to utilize what we have here in Columbia by looking at some international programs?"


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2026-09-30 16:15:59 | Comments



Congratulations to award winning Laker Band

Congratulations to the Russell County Laker Band and Color Guard, performing in their stunning lemon yellow uniforms, at the 2026 Gerrard County Invitational. Awards they brought home included Best Overall Visual, Best percussion, and more in this winning season. Our thanks to Mike Scales of 92.7 the Wave for sharing the news.

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2026-09-30 11:01:25 | Comments


Phillip Coffey - Crown King of Keltner

By Phillip Coffey

Cedar shavings piling up between my young knees.
Lot of happy people near Keltner General Store.
Ole folks in their 40(s) pitching horse shoes.
My 'little Heaven' when I was in my teens.

'Crown King of Keltner' approaching fourteen.
Got my bequeathing rising beneath a log truck.
'Wash the blood off son with that garden hose.'
'Now you move on' - wishing me good luck.


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2026-09-30 10:40:30 | Comments


Football: Adair County falls to LaRue in home contest

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, September 25, 2026, the Adair County Indians Varsity Football team fell at home 50-10 to the LaRue County Hawks.

The Indians are now 4-2 on the season. They were able to muster some offense, especially in the first half, with Callum Darnell carrying the lone Tribe touchdown on the night. Unfortunately, what was a battle in the first half became much more one-sided in the second half.


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2026-09-30 08:34:48 | Comments | See topic Sports


Caldwells write 2 family chapters at Lindsey Wilson


2026-09-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University alumni Nicole '01 and Kevin '01 Caldwell, who met at LWU, with son Malaki '26 at his commencement last May. The Caldwells' son Azaryah '29 is a current Blue Raider. Lindsey Wilson will celebrate Family Weekend October 2-3, 2026.


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LWU students find peace, comfort at Abbey of Gethsemani

By Duane Bonifer

Trappist, KY - Students in a Lindsey Wilson University history class took a step back in time by about 1,500 years on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with a visit to the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani in Nelson County, Kentucky.

The 19 students, who were part of history professor Elizabeth Tapscott's "History of Christianity" class, visited the oldest continuously operating monastery in the United States after reading the "Rule of Saint Benedict," a sixth century guide for Christian monastic living written by Italian monk St. Benedict of Nursia.

"It's an opportunity for them to interact with the historical material we have studied, as well as with people we are going to continue to study throughout the course, in a tangible way," said Tapscott, who has taken three other classes to the abbey. "By taking this trip, students realize some of the timelessness of what we discuss in class."


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2026-09-30 08:27:51 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff on Sunday

From Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in honor of KSP Trooper Hayden W. Phillips, 28, who died in the line of duty.

"Trooper Hayden Phillips was a hero who sacrificed everything protecting our people and our commonwealth, and it is our sacred duty to honor him and his family," said Gov. Beshear. "I am asking Kentuckians to join me in continuing to pray for his wife, Jordan, and their three children during this difficult time. If you wish to support them, consider donating to the Kentucky State Police Foundation, where all proceeds will go directly to the family."


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2026-09-29 19:29:10 | Comments

Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 1
Happy Anniversary, Chris and Becky Sharpe (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Dallas and Joyce Eaton, (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jamie and Gale Cowan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Sandra Bell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cathy Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Clint Barnett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Easton Christopher Downs (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haylee Case Harmon (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janet Hutcheson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Johnson (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jenny LaBarge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jon Brockman (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lucas Skoczylas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Malissa McCarol | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mariah Johnson (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ophillia McDonald (1910) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Renita VanArsdale (October 1, 2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roxane Roberts (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley C. Holt (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zachary Janes (1990) | (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.

Heritage Revival series at Egypt Christian Church

Egypt Christian Church is hosting a Heritage Revival series in October, featuring some of our former pastors:
  • Sunday, October 4, 2026: Steve Martin
  • Sunday, October 11, 2026: Hugh Withers
  • Sunday, October 18, 2026: Delane Pinkston
All services will begin at 6:30pmCT. ECC is celebrating 150 years of existence this year and invites everyone to these special services. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY.


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2026-09-29 19:23:15 | Comments | See topic Church News

Dining with the Dead to kick off Family History Month

From Mike Watson

October is Family History Month in Kentucky and the United States is celebrating 250 Years! Adair County is right up there with programs in support of these important events!

This is the twentieth year for the Silent City Cemetery Program. For this important anniversary, there will be an event each Monday evening in October. The first will be Monday, October 5, 2026, in the Columbia Cemetery: Dining with the Dead.

Dining with the Dead was a hit ten years ago, and we are bringing it back once more. The meal will occur on the circular drive inside the cemetery. Tables will be used from which to serve soup and sandwiches, drinks and desserts. It is pot luck, so bring something if you can, but most importantly bring yourself, an interest in local history, and your chair so you can sit and dine. After the meal--which will begin at 5:30 local time--Dave Thomas and Mike Watson will give a short presentation on the history of this cemetery and on burial grounds in general.

Please park at the Justice Center parking lot or the Farmer's Market lot and walk up to the Old Section just like we do for Lanterns & Tombstones Tours. Parking in the cemetery is discouraged because those will have to leave in reverse order as there is no turning around or driving through possible that evening.


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2026-09-29 19:19:57 | Comments


A favorite quote from business marketing presentation


2026-09-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Doug Beard's business marketing presentation was on how to provide the best hospitality and bring people to an event once plus give them reasons to want to come back. His favorite quote relating to his topic, "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." - Mark Twain


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City sends thanks for 9 to 5 Day participation

From Trey Stephens
Assistant to the Mayor | City of Columbia

The City of Columbia would like to thank everyone that participated in 9 to 5 Day by wearing pink in honor of the late Dolly Parton. Further thanks go out to our City Street and Parks & Recreation Staff who helped turn the City Fountain pink in Dolly's honor on Friday.

We hope the memory of Dolly will continue to permeate throughout our community and inspire kindness and caring always.


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2026-09-29 19:18:05 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Mail-in absentee ballot request portal is open

From Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk

Kentucky's online mail-in absentee ballot request portal opened on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The deadline to request a mail-in absentee ballot is Tuesday, October 20,2026.

You can request a mail-in absentee ballot at govote.ky.gov or by calling the Clerk's Office at 270-384-2801. Voters must have a designated reason, per https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/abrweb.

Ballots may be returned by mail or dropped off in the Ballot Drop Box at the Adair County Clerk's Office, 424 Public Square, Ste3, Columbia, KY, during normal business hours; Mon-Fri 8amCT to 4pmCT or First and Third Saturdays (unless a holiday weekend), 8amCT to 11amCT. Ballots must be in our office by 6pmCT on Election Day, November 3, 2026.

Reminder: Monday, October 5, 2026, is the last day to register to vote in the 2026 Kentucky General Election. Register online or check your current registration at govote.ky.gov (new/update registration) by 4pm local time.


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2026-09-29 10:19:01 | Comments | See topic Politics

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, October 1, 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.
Closed this week

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 October 1, 2026:
Breakfast: Ham and cheese on croissant
Lunch: Taco stix or spaghetti with meat sauce, garden salad, corn, garlic toast, fresh fruit options

ACMS menu for October 1, 2026:
Breakfast: Ham and cheese on croissant
Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garden salad, corn, garlic toast, fresh fruit options

ACHS menu for October 1, 2026:
Breakfast: Ham and cheese on 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, October 1, 2026:
Marinara meat sauce with bowtie pasta, broccoli, breadstick, banana, milk



Trooper Hayden Phillips a graduate of Russell County HS

From Mike Scales, WHVE Radio

The community and law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth - especially Russell County - are grieving the loss of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was shot and killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop along Interstate 65 in Warren County.

Trooper Phillips, a 2016 graduate of Russell County High School, spent his life in dedicated service to his neighbors. Long before donning the KSP grey uniform, Phillips served locally as a first responder with the Russell Springs Fire Department and Russell County EMS. He went on to serve as a police officer for both the Russell Springs and Glasgow police departments before fulfilling his dream of joining the Kentucky State Police, where he was assigned as Unit 369 with Post 3 in Bowling Green.


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2026-09-29 10:14:12 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Governor fast-tracks CDLs for veterans

From Scottie Ellis/Naitore Djigbenou

Frankfort, KY - On September 29, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear removed an employment barrier for veterans and active-duty military by signing an emergency regulation to fast-track Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs). The action waives the written CDL test for eligible current and former service members who operated commercial-style vehicles within the past two years, easing their transition into civilian employment.


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2026-09-29 10:11:39 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Building a business brand in marketing


2026-09-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Doug Beard shared his experience in international marketing with Tourism's workshop for the recent businesses Thursday session. He gave ideas for building a brand and having successful events.


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Revival and Homecoming at Cane Valley Christian Church

From Nancy Cundiff

Cane Valley Christian Church will have revival services at 6pmCT nightly on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. Bro Fella Wilson will be bringing the message.

Cane Valley Christian Church will be holding Homecoming services at 10:15amCT on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Bro Godfrey Jackson will be preaching, and a meal will follow. Everyone is invited

Cane valley Christian Church is located at 2250 Cane Valley Road, Columbia, KY.


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2026-09-29 09:32:12 | Comments | See topic Church News


Remembrances for October 1
In Memory Birthday, Anna J. Estes Perkins, Green County, KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James S. Netherland, Taylor County, KY (1921-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary David Sullivan, Cussell County, KY (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Bennett, Columbia, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. William James Smith, Cumberland Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Brockman Cave, Taylor Co., KY (1914) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Wayne Willis, Adair County, KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Odene Pyles, Adair Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Norris Scott, Cumberland Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roxie Stone, 87, Green County, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley A. Murphy, Adair County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Steven James Hash, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Linwood Childers, Taylor County, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Sutton, Russell Co., KY, (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Dean Finch, 53, Russell Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Russell, 84, Liberty, Casey Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Coffey Holt, Adair Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Reynolds, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra K. (Sandy) Sprowles, 65, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Reid Shirley, Green County, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gleda Bartley Hall, Cumberland County, KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chester G. Taylor, 69, Columbia, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lela Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matrie (Hill) Roach, 95, Chance, KY native (1928-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Todd Holland, Green Co., KY (1967-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Treva R. Curtsinger, 87, Columbia, KY native (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
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