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Budget Committee will meet May 7

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

The Adair County Fiscal Court Budget Committee will meet at 9amCT on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex basement located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend.


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2026-05-04 19:13:44 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Latest arrivals at Windmill Farms


2026-05-04 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "On a whim, I decided to head on over to Stacie Bennett's place to see what new 'toys' he has added to his collection. I try to visit it about once a year, since he's always adding something different and re-arranging things. On this Saturday, he happened to be there and pointed out his semi truck and trailer with some of his latest additions. A man can never have too many antique tractors...right?"


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Baseball: Indians at John Hardin on Monday

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County High School Baseball team currently sits at 14-12, following a recent loss of 0-3 on Friday to Green County, an 11-1 win over Hart County on Monday, and a two-game split against Taylor County (the Tribe won 7-6 at home on Tuesday, and then fell 0-3 on the road on Thursday).

In the Tuesday 7-6 win over Taylor County, the Indians' offense was led in hits by Bryce Russell, Carson Darnell, and Jasper Kemp, all with a pair. Darnell would lead the Indians in runs, with two. Jay Harmon led the Tribe in RBIs, with two, joined by Darnell and Kemp, who had one each.

On the mound, Dax Conn would get the start and would do 3 1/3 innings of work, throwing 67 pitches, and giving up four hits, five runs (three of which were earned), walking three batters, and striking out one. Jasper Kemp would come in from the bullpen to do two innings of work, giving up three hits, one earned run, and striking out one batter on 27 pitches. Matthew MeJean would also pitch in relief, doing 1 2/3 innings of work giving up no hits, no runs, and walking just one batter. Kemp would get credit for the win.

Adair County will be back in action this upcoming week as they go on the road to face John Hardin (3-17) on Monday before doing a home-and-away two-game series with Marion County (12-8) on Tuesday and Thursday. They'll round out the week with road trips to Metcalfe County on Friday and St. Xavier on Saturday.


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2026-05-04 14:06:26 | Comments | See topic Sports

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 65 F
Casey: 66 · Cumberland: 64 · Green: 65
Metcalfe: 64 · Russell: 65 · Taylor: 65
Updated at 12:30am Tuesday, May 5, 2026
  High/Low: 66 F / 65 F
SLP: 1009
Wind: S at 3
Dewpoint: 49 F
Relative Humidity: 56.06%
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


Fifth Annual Duck Derby featured nearly 200 ducks

From Trey Stephens
City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor

Over the weekend, the City of Columbia hosted our fifth annual Duck Derby. The event saw 198 rubber ducks race down Russell Creek to win prizes for their respective owners. This was our largest Duck Derby in several years, both in total number of ducks and in prizes given out. The event raised significant funds which will be reinvested in the City's Trail Town kayak launches.

The 2026 Duck Derby Winners are:
  • Sharron Payne
  • Jordan Lee
  • Sophia Ross
  • Troy Kimbler
  • Lindsay Stephens
  • Terry Moore
  • David Campbell
  • Veronica Ayala
  • Noraly Bruns
  • Harold Burton
  • Kim Montgomery
  • Peg Shaffer
  • Tammy Crew
We would like to congratulate all our winners and once again thank everyone who helped make this event possible. A special thank you goes out to Lance Burton, Paul & Cathy Abell, and the Demolay group, all of whom worked together to make the event possible as well as everyone who donated prizes: TJ Sampson, Walmart, Sweet Pea's, First and Farmer's, Community Trust, Jeffries Hardware, Adanta, Lindsey Wilson University, Lake Cumberland Health Department.


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2026-05-04 13:56:09 | Comments


Lindsey Wilson University celebrates Class of 2026

By Venus Popplewell

Lindsey Wilson University's spring graduates were encouraged to see commencement not as a finish line but as a transition into "what comes next."

The Lindsey Wilson community celebrated its first spring class as Lindsey Wilson University over the weekend. At three ceremonies held Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Biggers Sports Center, Lindsey Wilson awarded a total of 504 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees at its 123rd commencement celebration. Lindsey Wilson College became Lindsey Wilson University on July 1, 2025.

A Transitional Moment

"...we celebrate moments like today, but we don't talk enough about what comes next," said Shawn Gardner of Louisville, Kentucky, who gave the student address at the Friday evening ceremony and graduated with a master of education in counseling. "When you leave here today, you are not just walking out with a degree. You are walking out with discipline, the ability to stay when things get hard and the ability to keep going when things don't make sense."

Combined with the 945 degrees awarded at last December's winter commencement, Lindsey Wilson awarded 1,449 degrees to the Class of 2025-26, making it the second-largest class in school history.


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2026-05-04 10:16:17 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Events scheduled for today, May 5, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTCinco de Mayo (ID:70600 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
8:00amCTKY Primary Election: Last day to to request absentee ballots (ID:70434 | 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:70601 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
11:00amCT NSBW business coaching drop-in hours at the Welcome Center (ID:70617 | 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.

Lawson reveals identity at commencement address


2026-05-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson English graduate Zachariah Lawson of Williamsburg, Kentucky, who gave the commencement address at the Saturday morning ceremony, reveals his identity as Lindsey Wilson University mascot, Blue Raider Bob.

"I've had the honor of being Blue Raider Bob," Lawson said. "And if there's one thing I've learned - whether in a suit, behind a title or standing here as myself - it's this: showing up matters, bringing energy matters, lifting people up matters, and being part of something bigger than yourself matters."

This was Lindsey Wilson's first spring commencement celebration since becoming Lindsey Wilson University in July, 2025.


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Important absentee voting dates this week

The last day to request an absentee ballott by mail for the May Primary Election in Kentucky is Tuesday May 5, 2026. The portal to request an absentee ballot is at vrsws.sos.ky.gov/abrweb. Voters may also requeste a ballot by phone at 270-384-2801.

Excused In-Person Absentee Voting will be available from 8amCT to 4pmCT on May 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13, 2026, in the Adair County Clerk's Office, 424 Public Square, Ste3, Columbia KY. Voters must have one of the qualifying reasons to cast a ballot during this period, and must provide a valid ID.

To request an absentee ballot, or vote in-person absentee, voters must qualify with one of the following reasons:


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2026-05-04 10:09:04 | Comments | See topic Politics

Softball: Indians host Larue County on Monday

By Trey Stephens, Staff Writer

The Adair County High School Softball team currently sits at 10-11, coming off of recent wins over Marion County 7-6 on Tuesday, and Monroe County 9-4 on Thursday, and losses to Taylor County, 3-9 on Monday and Casey County 5-8, on Friday. The team currently sits second in the 20th District, with season sweeps over Marion County and Campbellsville, and a pair of losses to the Cardinals of Taylor County.

Allee Campbell and Ashley Loy lead the Tribe in hits this season, with 18 each as of the most recent stats available. Keylin Bergin is far and away the Lady Indians leader on the Bump, having done 61 innings of work on the season, twice as much as any other Indian. Bergin has posted an ERA of 4.02.

The Lady Indians will host LaRue County (19-6) on Monday, and then travel to face Cumberland County (25-3) on Thursday.


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2026-05-04 09:51:56 | Comments | See topic Sports

NSBW business coaching for National Small Business Week

By Kyle Mann

National Small Business Week is taking place May 3-9, 2026, and it is a meaningful opportunity to recognize the vital role small businesses play in our local communities and our economy.

As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration, with support from America's SBDC, will host the 2026 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit on May 5 and 6, 2026. Additional information and registration is available here: https://www.cntvhybrid.com/nsbw2026/welcome

We will also be hosting NSBW business coaching drop-in hours from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The Columbia-Adair Welcome & Development Center, 201 Burkesville St, Columbia, KY. Remember to shop small and support local business during National Small Business Week and all year long!

Small businesses are at the heart of our region's success. They create jobs, drive innovation, and bring energy and resilience to the communities we all serve. At the Southeastern Kentucky Small Business Development Center, we are proud to support these businesses, and during National Small Business Week, we want to celebrate their impact in an even bigger way.


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2026-05-04 09:43:22 | Comments

Birds of Kentucky: napping Canada Goose


2026-05-04 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
A Canada Goose taking a peaceful nap in the spring sunshine, and in the middle of the road.


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Special services underway for Homecoming at Red Lick Church

by Chris Lagermann, Secretary
Red Lick Church

Red Lick Church will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday May 17, 2026, and the church is preparing for the event by having special themed services on the weeks prior to the event:
  • May 3, 2026, was "Wake Up With the Lord" and wear your pajamas to church!
  • On May 10 (Mothers Day), people are asked to wear a favorite hat.
  • On May 17, Homecoming 2026, Brother Larry Lemmon will lead the worship service at 11amCT. It will be followed by a potluck lunch with grilled hamburgers and hotdogs! Kids will enjoy a bouncy house-water slide, so be prepared with an extra set of clothes and a towel! The dress code for the day is vacation attire.
Please call Missy Lemmon at 270-634-0466 if you have questions. Bill Lagermann 270-432-2320 will be having a Thrivent Financial Action Event and is grateful for financial support from Thrivent. Red Lick Church is located at 3976 Mosby Ridge Road, Edmonton, KY. The Church is looking forward to seeing plenty of new and old friends.


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2026-05-04 09:36:35 | Comments | See topic Church News

Fiscal Court meeting a positive, thankful one

The April, 2026 regular Adair County Fiscal Court meeting was a special one. Every member of the Court - Magistrates, Judge, Deputy Judge, Clerk, County attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer and Jailer, were in agreement on one thing - thank God, not a single one of the first responders was hurt in the Monday, April 20, standoff and shootings that kept everyone focused on the tragedy that unfolded throughout that day.

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2026-05-03 23:04:01 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Letter: considering a green burial

Vonnie Kolbenschlag writes:

When comes the time when I will die I want a biodegradable casket in which to lie. It may be a simple wooden box or just a cloth shroud. And there's to be no embalming fluid allowed.

I want no cremation that requires high electric cost, from burning fossil fuels with polluting exhaust.


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2026-05-03 23:02:43 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Revival starts May 4 at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church

From Tina Corbin

Revival starts Monday, May 4, 2026, from 6pmCT until ? at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church. Bro Joe Bryant will be preaching. Pastor Bro. Billy Hewitt and congregation would like to invite all.

Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church is located at 1025 Wheeler Hill Road, Columbia, KY.


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2026-05-03 21:52:23 | Comments | See topic Church News

All smiles at graduation


2026-05-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Luis Patrick Groff-Hinojosa of Henderson, Nevada, who graduated with a bachelor of arts in mathematics, flashes a big smile after receiving his degree from Lindsey Wilson University President William T. Luckey Jr.

Lindsey Wilson awarded 504 degrees to its spring class. The university's 123rd commencement celebration was held in three ceremonies, May 1-2, 2026, in Biggers Sports Center.


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Big week for Adair Co. Middle School FFA

From Robin Hancock

Adair County Middle School Agriculture/FFA Classes attended field trips to learn more about careers in agriculture mechanics and held their annual banquet this past week. ACMS Ag/FFA students are 7th and 8th graders that attend classes daily to learn about plant science, animal science, ag mechanics, natural resources, consumerism, leadership, and careers in agriculture. In addition, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are invited to after school hands-on activities focused on agriculture.

On Monday, April 27, 2026, Adair County Middle School Agriculture/FFA Classes visited Hobdy, Dye, and Read along with Ag Revolution to learn about careers in the ag mechanics industry. Eighth grade students spoke to Mr. Lee Jessee about ag engineering and sales and Mr. Jeff Ford about a day in the life of an ag mechanic.


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2026-05-03 12:39:47 | Comments | See topic Education

4-H Garden Club to meet May 4

From Veronica Arnold
Master Gardener

The 4-H Garden Club will meet at 5:30pmCT on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Clubbers will do hands-on activities and be given information on ways to prepare items for the County Fair this summer. Before clubbers leave they will be given garden supplies and fed a tasty treat to celebrate our Garden Club year as well as the start of summer!

Kids of all ages are welcome to attend, and parents are asked to stay with their children for the duration of the short meeting.


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2026-05-03 12:35:38 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 5
Happy Anniversary, George and Joanne Payne (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Reliford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Johnnie Ray Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Roberts (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaleb Butler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathrine Curtsinger | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Gilpin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matt Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Dawn Goforth (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shawn Smith | (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.

Cody's Wish author coming to Columbia May 23

Paul K. Halloran Jr., author of the Cody's Wish book, will be making two stops in Adair County on Saturday, May 23, 2026:
  • 2pmCT to 4pmCT at Day & Day Feed Mill, 1011 Campbellsville Road
  • 5pmCT to 7pmCT at the Egypt Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 4867 Knifley Road
Halloran will have copies of his book, Cody's Wish: A Boy, a Racehorse and a Fight for Life, available for purchase and signing. The book, which features a foreword by Tom Hammond of NBC Sports, tells the inspiring true story of a boy with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome and the racehorse named after him, whose bond captured hearts and led to a Breeders' Cup victory.

Mor information is available at www.codyswishbook.com.


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2026-05-03 12:30:42 | Comments | See topic Books

National Day of Prayer observance on May 7

Adair County is participating in the National Day of Prayer, at NoonCT on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The gathering will be on the steps of the Courthouse Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY.

The 75th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer will focus on the theme "Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations," based on 1 Chronicles 16:24.

The whole community is invited to share in this time of prayer for our nation.


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2026-05-03 12:22:54 | Comments | See topic Church News

L&T at Free Union was a success


2026-05-04 - Adair Co., KY - Photo courtesy Mike Watson.
Scenes from the May 1, 2026, Lanterns & Tombstones tour of the Free Union Cemetery, Free Union Church, on Sano Road.

Mike and Dave say, "The Lanterns & Tombstones Tour at Free Union Cemetery was a successful outing! It was a cool evening with a beautiful sunset. One of the nicest, best-kept country cemeteries in the county. Thanks to all who came out, our regular attendees and new faces. We will see you next time back in the Columbia Cemetery on June 5, 2026."


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Plow Day kicked off the spring season at HGR

The 15th annual Spring Plow Day Festival kicked off the spring season at Homeplace on Green River on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with old-fashioned mule and horse plow teams, a draft horse meet and greet, black smithing, lard rendering, tin smithing, flint knapping, and tanning demonstrations, plus bounce houses, face painting, and pony rides for the kids, and food trucks, hay rides, and live music.

Board Member Lyn Stanton said, "The event went great! We were blessed with perfect weather, and thankfully the rain held off and made the mule plowing demonstrations possible. Our community really showed up for us and it was wonderful to see so many people enjoying the day, supporting local vendors, connecting with one another and celebrating our agricultural heritage."

Sponsors of Spring Plow Day included One Cross Community Health, Citizen's Bank, PriceLess IGA, Sandusky Sales, Taylor County Bank, Squires and Lee, LR Petty Funeral Home, Arnold Feed & Seed, Taylor County Tire Sales, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, Franklin Nissan, Stotts Phelps McQueary Funeral Home, Little House Fabrics, Longhunters Coffee & Tea, Science Hill Feed & Pet Supply, and Knifley Ag.

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2026-05-03 12:11:43 | Comments | See topic Homeplace on Green River

Kentucky Color: Into the forest we should go

Comments re: Words of Wisdom for April 30, 2026

By Billy Joe Fudge

I so much appreciate each and every one of Miss Donna Rieder's "Words of Wisdom" on CM. Of course, this particular quote from Mariah Danu struck a chord with me, since I have spent most of my adult life in the forest. I also was blessed to share many trips into the forest with others as well.

In this wild and crazy world we find ourselves today, "concrete, steel and the screen" corrupts most every visage of the natural world which sustains us and robs our hearts of the awareness of our integral connection to it.

Because each message that our senses of hearing, sight, touch, smell and taste feed into our minds is corrupted by that which I call the "ills of urbanization", about the only ecoystem that can sufficiently block those "ills" to allow the realities of nature and creation to enter the annals of our minds and hearts, is the forest.

I have taken thousands on trail walks through the woods during my 30 year career at the Kentucky Division of Forestry, and nearly 25 years volunteering at Homeplace on Green River.

Each trip through the forest with students and their teachers, most of whom had never set foot in the glorious wooded ecosystem beyond their backyards or cooled by spring-fed streams on a hot and muggy day proved both rewarding and discouraging. It was so rewarding to see the joy of most of the children and their teacher in finding this place of peace, comfort and uncorrupted sensory stimulation and discouraging in that I was reminded that 99.99 percent of children and my fellowmen will not be able to experience this same joy.

Our culture, our educational apparatus, our politicians and all of us continually lament the loss of our humanity, our self-awareness and sense of decency. I submit to you that it is indeed a problem with our "souls" and that our lives would be significantly improved if only, "into the forest we would go!"


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2026-05-02 16:00:41 | Comments | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge

What's Cooking in Columbia Today
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Fiesta Mexico of Columbia
819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT
Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Tuesday Special: Quesadilla Verde Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese served with rice, lettuce, tomato & quacamole. $8.50

Appetizers & Salads, Combination Dinners, Vegetarian Combinations, Especial of the House Grill, Especial Seafood, Especial Steak, A La Carte Orders, Side Orders, Kids Menu, Desserts and Beverages. Call in orders are welcome!

Special: Pollo Fiesta A whole chicken breast filled with bacon and cheese, and covered with cheese dip. Comes with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.

--Roy Ayala


Black Stallion Steakhouse
202 Will Walker Rd., Columbia, KY. 270-380-1800. Open seven days a week 11am to 10pmCT.
Nonsmoking. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available. Full Bar Seating, Beer & Wine, 7-days a week

Black Stallion is open today from 11amCT to 9pmCT!
Steaks & Ribs, Seafood, Chicken, Combinations and Vegetarian Platters, Sides, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers

Click here to read our menu


Happy Hawg BBQ
114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 270-585-4671. Open from 10:30amCT to 5pmCT Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover accepted.
Happy Hawg BBQ is open again on Jamestown Street with shoulder, brisket, chicken, smoked bologna, and ribeye steaks, plus burgers and hotdogs, cold cut sandwiches, fries, nachos, appetizers, homemade sides, ice cream cups, Italian Ice cups, and more!
Randy Young, owner


Betty's Country Cooking
MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted.
Betty's is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT


Acapulco Authentic Mexican Grill
Columbia - Russell Springs - Nancy | Offering excellent, authentic Mexican food 7-days-a-week. Express specials five days a week, plus appetizers salads, soups, a children's menu and desserts!
Try a dinner combination and choose from beef, pork, chicken, or seafood, or select a vegetarian combination anytime.

Call our Columbia location at 270-380-1980, or order online at acapulcomexicangrillky.com.


Adair County Schools
Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476
ACES and ACPC menu for May 5, 2026:
Breakfast: Chicken and waffles
Lunch: Hot dog on bun or buffalo chicken dip with scoops, tater tots, fresh veggie cup with dip, peach cup, rice krispie treat, fresh fruit options

ACMS and ACHS menu for May 5, 2026:
Breakfast: Chicken and waffles
Lunch: Buffalo chicken dip with scoops, tater tots, fresh veggie cup with dip, peach cup, rice krispie treat, 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, May 5, 2026:
Turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, cookie, milk, roll, margarine



Columbia City Council to meet May 4

From Woody Sharpe, CMC
City Clerk/Treasurer

The Columbia City Council will meet in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, May 4, 2026, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-05-02 15:56:32 | Comments | See topic Local Government

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

From Trey Stephens
City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor

Mayor Pamela Hoots met with the Sources of Strength Club at Adair County High School on Friday, May 1, 2026, to join with the Adair County School Board and Healthy Kids Clinic proclaiming May to be Mental Health Month in Columbia and Adair County Public Schools.

Among other things, the proclamation signed by Mayor Hoots calls upon all members of the community to educate themselves and others about mental health conditions, treatment options and resources, challenge stigma, seek help if they are struggling, and to create safe and supportive environments for open conversations about mental health.

Click headline to read the full proclamation.


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2026-05-02 15:48:37 | Comments

Pajama Day at Red Lick Church


2026-05-04 - Edmonton, KY - Photo by Bill Lagermann.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, was "Wake Up With the Lord" and wear your pajamas to church day at Red Lick Church. It was one of several special services leading up to Homecoming on Sunday May 17, 2026.


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Drought conditions predicted to continue

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center has released its latest monthly drought outlook for May 2026, and Columbia is currently in Severe Drought (D2), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Conditions are expected to persist over the next month.

View more Columbia drought information.


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2026-05-02 15:28:43 | Comments


Remembrances for May 5
In Memory Birthday, Linda Lane Rainwater, Taylor Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie C. Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1959 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Bee Hardin, Cumberland Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles (Chuck) Spurling, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nickolas Ealie Burton, stillborn (2012-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Franklin Cravens, Casey Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orval Riggs, Campbellsville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Jones, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Hawkins, Taylor County, KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Carroll, 47, Russell County, KY (1966-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Kay Wethington, 57, Adair Co., KY (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Imogene Sallee Huff, Taylor County, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Powell, 86, Adair County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Joe Spears, 54, Casey Co., KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nathaniel Taylor, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvadene Sharp, 75, Liberty, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Gosser, 86, Russell Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce H. Tucker , Taylor County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman -Sluggo- Curry, Green Co., KY native/Taylor Co. KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Burton Lucas, Russell Co., KY/Marion Co., IN native (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Don R. Moore, 80, Taylor County, KY/Adair native (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Coffman, 72, Louisville, KY/Casey County KY native (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Michael (Mike) Wilson, 75, Columbia, KY (1950-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dolores Parson, 82, Adair County, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doyle Kelson Bishop, 93, Green Co., KY (1929-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvenois Kirk, 69, Burkesville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Genevia Harden, 89, Columbia, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerri Watts Phillippe, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gertrude Burton Kerns, 95, Columbia, KY (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry H. Corbin, 78, Greensburg, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Callinan, 64, Dunnville, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janie Hines Francis, 75, Edmonton, KY native (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen Lynn Dial, formerly of Columbia, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lovella Dotson, 94, Exie, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lee Hood | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melvin (Shorty) Hall, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Antle, (1967-2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona Lane, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vanessa Leigh Vale, 24, Campbellsville, KY (1998-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wallace Edward (W.E.) Bohannon, 83, Columbia, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Cravens, 91, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 






























 
 
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