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Fairies on the Farm at HGR on Nov 1

From Lyn Stanton, Program Director
Homeplace on Green River

Homeplace on Green River is Proud to partner with Campbellsville Artist Emmy-Lou Bahn (@foragedfauna) to produce the first Fairies on the Farm Event from 9amCT to 4pmCT this Saturday, November 1, 2025.

This event grew out of a desire to hold a family-friendly, whimsical cosplay event during the Halloween season. We also wanted to provide a unique vendor experience for our local artisans and community to enjoy. We have assembled a great lineup of activities for our guests of all ages to do at the farm on Saturday.

This event provides family-friendly fun and proceeds support Homeplace on Green River, a non-profit historic site and agritourism farm focused on education, rural American culture, and sustainable agriculture. So gather the kids or your friends group, gear up in your favorite costumes, and come to the farm for a day of fairy fun!

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2025-10-29 11:53:50 | Comments | See topic Homeplace on Green River


November proclaimed National Family Literacy Month


2025-10-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Mary Ford.
Mayor Pam Hoots met with Adair County Adult Education staff on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to sign a proclamation declaring the month of November as National Family Literacy Month in Adair County.

Pictured from L-R are Mary Ford, Mayor Pam Hoots, and Ben Burris.


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November proclaimed National Family Literacy Month

From Mary Ford
Adair County Adult Education

Mayor Pam Hoots met with Adair County Adult Education staff on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to sign a proclamation declaring the month of November as National Family Literacy Month in Adair County.

The proclamation encourages all residents to support and participate in family literacy initiatives that uplift and empower learners of all ages.

Note: Click 'read more' to view the full text of the proclamation.


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2025-10-29 11:42:53 | Comments

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 51 F
Casey: 51 · Cumberland: 52 · Green: 51
Metcalfe: 51 · Russell: 51 · Taylor: 51
Updated at 1:30pm Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  High/Low: 54 F / 49 F
SLP: 1003.5
Wind: ENE at 3
Dewpoint: 50 F
Relative Humidity: 94.9%
Precipitation: 0.59 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


2025 Book Fair: Authors and Exhibitors for Nov 8

The Adair County Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show is coming up soon, from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Adair County VFW Post #6097, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY.

The show will feature many regional authors & artists, covering non-fiction & fiction, history & genealogy, local history, biography & memoir, poetry, how-to, science-fiction, religious & inspirational, children's literature, gardening, and much more!

Authors who will be on hand with their books include Ernie Smith Bennett, Darlene Franklin Campbell, Phillip Wood Coffey, Kathy Daulton, Sam Coffey, Serena Corbin, Paulette Kerns Cox, Joe Fair, Ann H. Gabhart, and Dwan Hadley.

Click 'read more' for introductions to their work:


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2025-10-29 11:23:04 | Comments | See topic Books


Trunk or Treat at Harrods Fork Baptist

From Linda Walker

Harrods Fork Baptist Church will be having Trunk or Treat from 5pmCT to 7pmCT on Friday, October 31, 2025. Children are invited to stop by for candy treats. There will also be chili and hot dogs in the Fellowship Hall for everyone. The pastor, Bro. John Campbell, and the congregation invite everyone to attend.

Harrods Fork Baptist Church is located at 169 Harrods Fork Circle, Columbia, KY.


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2025-10-29 08:04:45 | Comments | See topic Church News

Events scheduled for today, October 29, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTWalk the pumpkin trail and cast your vote at Blair Park now through Halloween (ID:69705 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
10:45amCTLindsey Wilson University Weekly Chapel Service
Open to the public, in the historic John B. Begley Chapel (ID:69396 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
4:00pmCTSemester Abroad: Sampling the Harlaxton Experience
J.L. Tuner Leadership Center (ID:69525 | 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.

2025 Book Fair: Authors and Exhibitors for Nov 8


2025-10-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Mike Watson.
The Adair County Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show is coming up soon, from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Adair County VFW Post #6097, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY.

Authors and Exhibitors will include: Top row, L-R: Ernie Smith Bennett, Darlene Franklin Campbell, Phillip Wood Coffey. Bottom row, L-R: Paulette Kerns Cox, Dwan Hadley, Ann H. Gabhart.


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Golf: LWU 1st and 2nd at Mid-South Fall Preview

Bowling Green, KY - The Lindsey Wilson men's golf team took home the Mid-South Fall Golf Preview Championship on Tuesday at Bowling Green Country Club, and the Lindsey Wilson women's golf team posted a runner-up finish.

The Blue Raider men finished with a 6-over-par 870 (290-286-294) for the tournament, which was on the 6,729-yard par 72 course. Lindsey Wilson finished eight shots ahead of Cumberlands (KY).

The Blue Raider women carded a 79-over-par 943 (318-320-305) on the par-72, 5,869-yard course and finished six shots behind Cumberlands. Lindsey Wilson's 305 in the third round was a tournament low. The women's team finished the tournament with the second-most birdies (15) and the second-most pars with 150.

The Blue Raiders now break for the winter before resuming their season in the spring.


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2025-10-28 20:57:10 | Comments | See topic Sports

Millerfield BIC Candy Trail is Oct 31

From Kayla Hadley

Millerfield BIC Church will have a Candy Trail starting at 5pmCT on Friday, October 31, 2025, in the Fellowship Center.

Millerfield BIC Church is located at 1891 Millerfield Road, Columbia, KY.


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2025-10-28 20:51:12 | Comments | See topic Church News

Volleyball: Lady Indians historic season

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, the Adair County Lady Indians Volleyball team fell to the Elizabethtown Panthers in straight sets 25-15, 25-17, and 25-18 in the first round of the Fifth Region Tournament. The Lady Indians fought extremely hard throughout the game and took several points off the Panthers, especially in the later parts of the game.

Despite the loss, the Tribe still finished the season with a 29-8 record, the best in the Fifth Region. That record also marks the history books as the winningest season in Adair County Volleyball history, and the first time a Lady Indians volleyball team has made the Fifth Region Tournament. All in all, we all should be incredibly proud of the season the Lady Indians volleyball team put together. I am already excited for next season!


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2025-10-28 14:08:19 | Comments | See topic Sports

Clifty Creek crew staying warm


2025-10-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Donna Rieder.
From Clifty Creek Farm, Donna writes, "As cooler fall weather settles in, it's nice to have an extra pair of leg warmers to cozy up with." Casper and Bodie's favorite pastime is watching "Animal Planet" with their favorite human.


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Student seeks memories of the Coe Ridge Colony

Emma Vonder Haar is currently a student at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Emma is from Louisville, but her family is from Barren County, and for Emma's senior thesis, she is researching memories of the Coe Ridge Colony in Cumberland County.

Emma says, "I am looking to conduct oral histories (interviews) with anyone who is a descendent of a family who lived in the Coe Ridge Colony or a Coe themselves, remembers Coe Ridge before its closure in 1958, or wants to share how its memory exists (even if it doesn't!) in Cumberland County today. I am not looking for experts -- just people willing to share! My research project has been cleared by the Institutional Review Board (ethics committee) and I am happy to send my questions ahead of time."

If you or someone you know is interested in sharing, Emma asks that you send her an email at esv14@georgetown.edu. (She can also be reached via Facebook and LinkedIn, if that's easier).


On CM: The Coe House Mural, Burkesville, KY - II


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2025-10-28 10:40:16 | Comments

KY law now restricts drone use when hunting and fishing

Frankfort, KY -- New measures are now in place to help protect Kentucky's fish and wildlife resources from the increasing use of aircraft technologies by hunters and anglers in the field.

Following adjournment of the Kentucky Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy on October 16, 2025, a new administrative regulation (301 KAR 3:140) went into effect making it unlawful to use aircraft or unmanned aircraft in the taking of fish or wildlife.

Regulations Now in Effect:


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2025-10-28 10:28:56 | Comments

See Anne of Green Gables: The Musical on Nov 6-7

By Duane Bonifer

A story that is more than a century old with timeless messages will be presented November 6-7, 2025, by the Lindsey Wilson University Department of Theatre.

Anne of Green Gables: The Musical will be the first fall production by Lindsey Wilson Department of Theatre, and while the play's director is looking forward to presenting the show to the general public, she's even more excited about the several hundred area schoolchildren who will see it. The musical will be performed November 3-7, 2025, for area schoolchildren.

The public performances will be at 7pmCT nightly on Thursday and Friday, November 6-7, 2025, in V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson St., Columbia, KY. Tickets are $10 or less. Click here to purchase tickets, go to lindsey.edu/theatre or contact the Lindsey Wilson Theatre Department at theatre@lindsey.edu or 270-384-8044.

"Anne's story is something that I think a lot of children can relate to," said director Kassidy Phelps '24. "Anne goes through this journey that many young girls do -- of finding your place, making friends, going through the different seasons of life as a young adult. That is still applicable to what so many many young adults go through in their lifetime."


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2025-10-28 08:55:21 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

There's still time to enter Arts Council You Define It contest

The Adair County Arts Council is sponsoring an Alternate-Definition Word Contest, with entries accepted during the month of October. Entries will be displayed at the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center during the month of November for judging by the public.
A dictionary will sometimes have several definitions for a single word. Some of those definitions are in common use, some not so common. The idea behind this contest is to see just how creative people can be with alternate definitions of a given word. The word for this contest is "cattywampus".
You Define It Contest Rules


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2025-10-27 22:09:30 | Comments


Kayla Garrison Jones and family at LWU awards event


2025-10-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Kayla Garrison Jones received the Outstanding Young Alumna Award for her work as an oncology research nurse and is part of early drug development. In her thank-you, she said, "Lindsey Wilson University developed me into someone who views every patient as worthy of, and equal of, the same care, and views every neighbor as her brother and sister, and a nurse who realizes how sacred and rare the opportunity to live, love and care for people really is." Family pictured with her at the awards breakfast Saturday, were, from left: Mike and Amy Mitchum, James Garrison, Kayla, Paula Garrison, Gayle Garrison, Sheila Ellis, and Dan Ellis.


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Lane closures next week on the parkway in Adair Co.

From Amber Hale

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorists that the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway at the Russell Creek bridge (mile point 50) in Adair County will be temporarily reduced to one lane next week as crews perform routine bridge inspections.

Lane closures are scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025, beginning at approximately 8amCT and continuing until 6pmCT. Crews will inspect both eastbound and westbound directions, with only one direction reduced to a single lane at a time.

The date and duration of the lane closures may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra time in reaching their destination.


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2025-10-27 21:50:09 | Comments

ACHS Band to perform for community Nov 1

From Amber Hobaugh

The ACHS Marching Band community performance has been rescheduled due to weather.

They will now perform on November 1, 2025 at 7pmCT, location to be announced.


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2025-10-27 21:29:29 | Comments | See topic Education

Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 29
Happy Anniversary, Elmo and Odean Franklin (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jamie and Tammy Phelps | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Ray and Betty Hawthorne (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amanda Davis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bethany Spillman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Briggs Wayne McFall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Keene | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Craig Stapleton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Shuffett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Evon Legg | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Faylene Jones | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaime Breeding Hitch | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joann Caldwell (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joni Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jordan Best | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kerry Robertson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lewis Curry (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lori Kessler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Myrtle Christine Sharp Rexroat (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shelby Akin (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terri Powell Haight | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trenton Watson | (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.

Adair Co. Fiscal Court to meet Oct 28

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

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 6pmCT on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 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 jail policies and procedures, a 2nd reading of a half-percent Occupational Tax for 2026, a tourism board appointment, discussion of the courthouse clock repair, new 911 cameras, Library Board appointments, and several items at Jim Blair Center.

Meeting Agenda:


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2025-10-27 15:00:54 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Adair Co. Hospital District Board to meet Oct 28

Note: This article has been updated with the addition of Agenda Item 6.

From Neal M. Gold, Chairman
Adair County Hospital District Board of Trustees

The Adair County Hospital District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 6:30pmCT on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in the Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2025-10-27 14:48:01 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Scenic Adair County - before the rainy week


2025-10-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The weather report was calling for several days of rain so a fall color check was imperative.


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ACSO: Driver airlifted after rollover accident

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at approximately 3:34pmCT, the Adair County Sheriff's Office and emergency responders were dispatched to the 3000 block of Liberty Road, to a single-vehicle injury accident with entrapment.

Upon a preliminary investigation, the operator of the vehicle, 78 year old Roger Holmes of Columbia was traveling Eastbound in a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. His vehicle left the shoulder of the roadway, crossed the ditch and struck two vehicles owned by Larry's Auto Mart. Holmes' vehicle rolled and came to rest on its side.

Roger was transported to T.J. Health Columbia before being transported by Air Evac to University of Kentucky Hospital.

The Adair County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by Adair County EMS and the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department. Deputy Derek Padgett investigated the collision and was assisted on scene by Deputy Hunter Tweedy and Deputy Nick Barber.


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2025-10-27 14:44:23 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Football: Indians defeat Bears 35-14

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

On Friday, October 24, 2025, the Adair County Indians defeated the Butler County Bears 35-14 at home. The Indians controlled the game throughout, taking an early 14-0 lead by the end of the first quarter, which stretched to 21-0 by halftime.

In the second half, the Indians and Bears would trade blows but the Tribe held their 21 point lead, up 28-7 at the end of the third. The final score was 35-14.

Junior Madden Moye was the only Indian to throw a pass, going seven for 11 for 87 yards and a touchdown. Senior Ryder Rodgers led the team in rushing yards, with 19 carries for 106 yards and four touchdowns. Sophomore Callum Darnell and Senior Camden Streeval were the only two other Indians players to post positive rushing yards, going for 82 and one yard respectively. Darnell was also the leading receiver for the Indians, with four catches for 47 yards and a touchdown.

Other contributors catching the ball for the Tribe were junior Damon Edwards, senior Dawson Gilbert, and junior Samuel Feese, all of who posted just one catch. For special teams play, Matthew MeJean went five-for-five on point after attempts (PATs) and zero-for-one on field goal attempts. Ryder Rodgers also led the team in tackles with 16, followed by junior Tristan Mullins with 13. The Indians were able to force Butler County into several turnovers, getting four interceptions from the Bears offense. Two by Callum Darnell, one by Tristan Mullins, and another by senior Arthur Harper.

All in all, this was a massive victory for the Indians and also punches the Tribe's ticket to the playoffs, where the team will will hit the road to take on currently undefeated Murray.

The Indians next outing will be on the road as they face the Eagles (8-1) at 7pmCT on Friday, October 31, 2025, in a spooky battle taking place at Campbellsville High School, 230 W Main St., Campbellsville, KY.


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2025-10-27 14:39:03 | Comments | See topic Sports

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
Wednesday Special: Quesadilla Roja Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese, served with rice, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes. $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.
For the Fall and Winter, Betty's is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 530amCT 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 October 29, 2025:
Breakfast: Pancakes w/Syrup
Lunch: Pizza Calzone or Taco Salad w/Chips, Salsa/Sour Cream/Trimmings, Potato Wedges, Refried Beans, Mandarin Oranges Cup, Fresh Fruit Options

ACHS and ACMS menu for October 29, 2025:
Breakfast: Pancakes w/Syrup
Lunch: Taco Salad w/Chips, Salsa/Sour Cream/Trimmings, Potato Wedges, Refried Beans, Mandarin Oranges Cup, Fresh Fruit Options


Adair Senior Citizens Center
901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. 8amCT to 2pmCT Monday through Friday. Phone 270-380-1899. JoAnn Smith, Director.
Menu for Wednesday, October 29, 2025:
Breaded pork chop, sweet potatoes, collard greens, roll, margarine, apple, milk



2025-2026 Adair Co. Little League Basketball Schedule

From Daniel Hedges

The revised Little League Basketball Schedule for the Fall 2025 season has games starting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, with tournament play scheduled for February in 2026.

All games will be played in the gym at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive Columbia, KY. Spectators will be charged $2 for an all day/night admission to games. Coaches, staff, and the wives/husband/children of coaches and staff are exempt.

Thursday, November 20, 2025:
  • 4-5 5:30pmCT Red Chiefs vs. Orange Chiefs
  • 4-5 6:30pmCT Yellow Chiefs vs. Blue Chiefs
  • 4-5 7:30pmCT Gray Chiefs vs. Black Chiefs

Sunday, November 23, 2025:
  • K-1 2pmCT Red Indians vs. Orange Indians
  • K-1 3pmCT Red Indians vs. Blue Indians
  • K-1 4pmCT Gray Indians vs. Black Indians

Monday, November 24, 2025:
  • 2-3 5:30pmCT Black Tribe vs. Orange Tribe
  • 2-3 6:30pmCT Red Tribe vs. Blue Tribe

Tuesday, November 25, 2025:
  • 4-5 5:30pmCT Red Chiefs vs. Blue Chiefs
  • 4-5 6:30pmCT Gray Chiefs vs. Orange Chiefs
  • 4-5 7:30pmCT Black Chiefs vs. Yellow Chiefs
Click read more for December, January, and February schedules...


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2025-10-27 11:05:48 | Comments | See topic Sports

Gradyville Trunk or Treat was a big success

Gradyville's Trunk or Treat event kicked off area Halloween Trick or Treating on Saturday, October 25, 2025, with a cupcake walk, face painting, cotton candy, and a visit from the Cumberland Crust pizza truck.

Organizer Benisha Johnson says, "Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made the Gradyville Trunk 'n Treat a spooky success! We had a lot of trick or treaters and several decorated trunks, truck beds and even a goat helping hand out candy! Between the cupcake walk, cotton candy, and all the sweets you could imagine, it was an awesome night. Can't wait to do it again next year!"


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2025-10-27 10:44:47 | Comments

The TJ Health Columbia team at Health Fair


2025-10-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
This is the team of professionals that welcomed folks to the TJ Health Columbia Health Fair Saturday and helped them get blood draws, tests, information and helpful tools for staying well.


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ACSO: Driver airlifted after striking tree

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On October 25, 2025, Adair County Deputy Sheriff Hunter Tweedy responded to a one vehicle accident on Elkhorn Road.

Camren Eldridge, age 34 of Louisville, was traveling on Elkhorn Rd. in a 2008 Ford Expedition. Eldridge failed to navigate a curve, left the roadway and struck a tree. Eldridge was flown to U of L hospital from the scene. Alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the accident. Criminal charges may be filed pending toxicology results.


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2025-10-27 10:30:36 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Remembrances for October 29
In Memory Birthday, James Ray Hedgespeth, Taylor County, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frankie Calhoun, Green County, KY (1957-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Argerine Sneed Kemp, Taylor County, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cathy Sue Grider Dorst, Liberty, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thelma Wooldridge Knight, Jamestown, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Thomas Gilpin, Casey County, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Samuel Trulock, Taylor County, KY (1961-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hearl Harrison, Casey Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Leslie Laverne Madson, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Olene Blakey, Russell County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugenia (Jean) Martin, Metcalfe County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norman Price, 73, Russell County, KY (1939-2043) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Wayne Dalton, Boyle Co., KY (1962-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alpha Rader-Shoopman-Kickliter, Casey Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wallace K. Polston, Adair County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Stephens Kuhn, 90, Russell Co., KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frankie Parton, 58, Casey County, KY (1958-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Mason, 72, Casey County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Burton, Adair County, KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matrie Elaine Wade, Russell County, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Brockman, Taylor County, KY (1956-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Elizabeth Ham Ray, Casey County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Dewey Wilson, 77, Russell Co., KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Schorman (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bettye Jane Gray Cox, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Bybee, 81, Columbia, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Blanche Greer Kerr, Campbellsville, KY (1912-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clem Douglas Biggs, 80, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrell Keith Burton (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ella Marie Wheat Helm Garner (1910-1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Mardis, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fred Alvin Purvis, Jr., 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Georgianna Murphy, 82, Liberty, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Marie Ellis, 92, Columbia, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kevin Simmons, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tammy Downey Jones, 49, Greensburg, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
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