| |||||||||||||||||
Dr. Ronald P. Rogers CHIROPRACTOR Support for your body's natural healing capabilities 270-384-5554 Click here for details 
 
Columbia Gas Dept. GAS LEAK or GAS SMELL Contact Numbers 24 hrs/ 365 days 270-384-2006 or 9-1-1 Call before you dig 
Visit ColumbiaMagazine's Directory of Churches Addresses, times, phone numbers and more for churches in Adair County Find Great Stuff in ColumbiaMagazine's Classified Ads Antiques, Help Wanted, Autos, Real Estate, Legal Notices, More... 
|
Daily News for Friday, August 28, 2026
ACHS Art students to participate in Crosley contest The Adair County High School Art Department has been chosen again to participate in the National Crosley Custom Cruiser Contest. ACHS was among the first schools to participate in Crosley's inaugural contest in 2024. Ms. Cayce Davenport's students came in 4th place in the state in 2024, receiving $500 towards the ACHS Art Department. This year's theme is "Crate Culture". Crosley will send a Cruiser model record player to ACHS along with a small selection of vinyl records to enjoy in class while designing. Students are encouraged by Crosley to document the process through social media to share through the Crosley media outlets. Be on the lookout for updated progress from the ACHS Art Department as they customize their own Crosley Cruiser record player. At the end of the contest, judging will take place through a panel of adjudicators as well as online voting. Ms. Davenport will be sharing out the links to vote for their design later this Fall. The Grand Prize Winner will receive $2,500 for their art department and a Crosley Cruiser for each participating student. Best Social Media Video will receive $500 for their art department and a Crosley Cruiser for each participating student, and 3rd-5th Place winners will receive $500 for their art departments. 2026-08-28 15:06:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair Co. Cattlemen: Membership Drive and Picnic The Adair County Cattlemen's Association will hold a Membership Picnic at 6pmCT on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. Expect an evening of good food, fellowship, and a chance to renew your membership with the Adair County Cattlemen's Association. Door prizes will be given away. Membership Drive Incentive: Pay yearly dues by November 2, 2026, to be entered into a cash drawing. Adult Members are eligible for S100 and $50 drawings, and Junior Members will be entered into a $100 drawing. Membership Options
2026-08-28 14:52:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service
Sad word of the passing of Marcia Haines The family of Marcia G. Haines sends word of her death on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1941. 2026-08-28 14:45:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
FAKH: 1 in 5 Adair Countians is food insecure From Megan Blaney The latest Map the Meal Gap data from Feeding America shows a troubling increase in food insecurity across Kentucky's Heartland. In 2024, an estimated 211,370 individuals within Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland's (FAKH) 42-county service area experienced food insecurity: an increase of 23,200 people compared to the previous year. The data for Adair County paints a sobering picture. The county's food insecurity rate stands at 20.4 percent, meaning roughly one in five residents -- or 3,890 people -- lack consistent access to enough food. That rate is six percentage points higher than the national average. Even more concerning, 28.2 percent of children in Adair County -- approximately one in four, or 1,060 children -- experience food insecurity. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-28 14:43:06 | Comments | Printable version
Temporary Closure: US127 at Wolf Creek Dam on Sept 2 From Amber Hale The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam (mile point 1.6) from 8amCT to 4pmCT on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. This closure is necessary for ongoing rehabilitation work on the dam's spillway gates. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes during the closure. 2026-08-28 14:39:14 | Comments | Printable version
State releases annual School Safety Report By Kelly Foreman Frankfort, KY - On August 26, 2026, Kentucky has released the 2025-2026 School Safety Risk Assessment Report (PDF). The Office of the State School Security Marshal is required by law to conduct annual unannounced visits to all public schools to verify compliance with state-mandated security measures. The newly released report shows that schools are complying with statutorily mandated access control requirements regarding electronic-locking front doors, surveillance, locked classroom doors, classroom window coverings and a threat-assessment team. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-28 10:36:05 | Comments | Printable version
Words of Wisdom for August 28, 2026 From Miss Donna Rieder "Grow through what you go through. Some seasons will give you flowers. Some seasons will bury you deep enough to find your roots." 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. 2026-08-28 10:32:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Football: LWU wins opener 52-24 over Reinhardt By Duane Bonifer The Lindsey Wilson University football team opened the 2026 season with a top-25 win over visiting Reinhardt (Georgia) University on Thursday night, August 27, 2026, at Parnell Family Stadium. The Blue Raiders, ranked No. 6 in the NAIA, blitzed the No. 23-ranked Eagles 45-0 in the first half and then cruised to a 52-24 victory. Lindsey Wilson's next game is against Ave Maria (Florida) University at 7pmCT on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Parnell Family Stadium. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-28 10:24:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Recipe shared on request- Ding Dong Cake Harriett Gold writes, “Happy to share my recipe with everyone. Hope you love it as much as we do!" Cake Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) box devil's food cake mix 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 4 eggs 1 and 1/4 cups water (use milk for a richer cake) 1/2 cup vegetable oil (use butter for a richer cake) Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-28 09:13:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food
Susan Lee Paxton, 65, Green County, KY Susan Lee Paxton of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Leon Paxton and Lois Lowe Paxton, was born on Saturday, June 3, 1961 in Louisville and departed this life on Monday, August 24, 2026 at her home. She was 65 years, 2 months, and 21 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She was a graduate of Green County High School Class of 1979. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-28 09:10:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Dolly Partin in Columbia, Sept 1971 for Rescue Squad Dolly Parton performed at the Adair County Fairgrounds, September 1971, with Porter Wagoner, Spec Rhodes and the Wagon Masters. Two items are shared by the Adair History Center about the event from the papers of that day: The advertisement was from The Green River Sprite, 11 September 1971, prior to the show. The second was the article in the Columbia Statesman on 23 September 1971, just after the massive benefit show to support the newly organized Adair County Rescue Squad which was a response to the devastating 1971 tornado that ripped through our area that claimed several lives. The news report follows: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-28 08:46:38 | Comments | Printable version
Kimberly Wilhoit, 55, Taylor County, KY Kimberly Wilhoit of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Winsfred "W.C." Skaggs and Virginia Lois Price Skaggs, was born November 30, 1970 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Campbellsville at age 55. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of 3trees Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-08-28 08:43:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 28 Happy Anniversary, John and Cathy Chowning | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Johnny and Shirley Jones, (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alexis Claywell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Bault | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angel Nashae Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brady Allen Cowan (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George Pollard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Grider Benham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenny Scott Guffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Krislee Johnson (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Weston | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tanner Dale Johnson (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Virigina Nix | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Grider, Adair County, KY native (1941-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmo Franklin, Columbia, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Alan Moore, Russell Springs, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Ann (Loy) Nix, Adair Co. native (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Lois Butler, Columbia, KY (1962-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rural Houston Compton, Metcalfe native (1942-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie Marie Cox, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Timothy Wayne Parson Taylor Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Heloise Neat, Adair Co., KY native (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille (Mickey) Cogbill, 80, Burkesvillle, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby E. Shelton, Albany, KY (1958-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Cowan, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Calvin Eugene Price, Taylor Co., KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Capt. Marion V. Bowman USMC Ret., Taylor Co., KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy (Peanut) Hatfield, Casey Co., KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jocelyn Kay Jackson, Taylor Co. KY, infant (2014-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carmel Anderson, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myra Jean Meece, 90, Russell Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Carl Streeter, Liberty, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maudye Anne Feese Hovious, Taylor Co., KY; Adair Co. native (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ina Cochran, 47, Greensburg, KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Atwood (Wood) Corbin, Green Co./Adair Co., KY native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Doris Leslie Rattliff Rodgers, 83, Taylor Co. KY/Green Co. native (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mistey Ann Jackson, 38, Summersville, KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth (Kenny) Wilson, 73, Russell County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ree Hannah Shuffett Larimore, Green County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hobert Bell, 82, Russell County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Burton, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Robison, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Dalton Cox, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Shearer, 55, Columbia, KY (1968-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jacquelyn (Jackie) Marie Brendel-Kean, Columbia, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Wayne Spears, 62, Summer Shade, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Allen (Junk Man) Mattingly, 55, Columbia, KY (1967-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mike (Monkey) Reynolds, 61, Columbia, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
|
 
115 Jamestown St. Columbia, KY. 270-384-2496 
 
 
 
 
|
|||||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||||||
|
Quick Links to Popular Features
Looking for a story or picture? Try our Photo Archive or our Stories Archive for all the information that's appeared on ColumbiaMagazine.com. | |||||||||||||||||
|
Contact us: Columbia Magazine and columbiamagazine.com are published by Linda Waggener and Pen Waggener, PO Box 906, Columbia, KY 42728. Please use our contact page, or send questions about technical issues with this site to webmaster@columbiamagazine.com. All logos and trademarks used on this site are property of their respective owners. All comments remain the property and responsibility of their posters, all articles and photos remain the property of their creators, and all the rest is copyright 1995-Present by Columbia Magazine. Privacy policy: use of this site requires no sharing of information. Voluntarily shared information may be published and made available to the public on this site and/or stored electronically. Anonymous submissions will be subject to additional verification. Cookies are not required to use our site. However, if you have cookies enabled in your web browser, some of our advertisers may use cookies for interest-based advertising across multiple domains. For more information about third-party advertising, visit the NAI web privacy site.
| |||||||||||||||||
