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Safe actions save lives in highway work zones

From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair

Frankfort, KY - April 20-24 is National Work Zone Awareness Week, which is why Team Kentucky is reminding everyone to help protect themselves and their neighbors by driving safely. With peak construction season on state highways gearing up in the commonwealth, drivers are encouraged to slow down and drive alert in work zones to improve safety for workers, drivers, and passengers.

Work Zone Driving Safety Tips
  • Put the phone down and avoid all distractions.
  • Stay alert for workers, lane changes and reduced speed limits.
  • Obey posted signs and flaggers.
  • Be patient - driving 10 mph slower through a work zone only adds about a minute to your trip.
  • Maintain a safe following distance.
  • Plan ahead - check ky.gov or use WAZE for real-time traffic updates.
"Spring marks the beginning of increased construction activity and travel," said Gov. Beshear. "Orange barrels are a sign progress is ahead and as more work zones pop up, we're asking drivers to look out for their neighbors by driving the speed limit and putting down the phone to prevent crashes and save lives. Together, we can make Kentucky safer for everyone - including on our roadways."


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Air show kicks off 2026 Derby celebration



2026-04-20 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Evan Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Smoke On Aviation kept families and friends gathered on the banks along the Ohio River, in vehicles, hotels and on television, mesmerized leading up to the fireworks show kicking off the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby season. This is the view from the Swizzle on the 25th floor of the Galt House courtesy of Mr "P" Express. Even though the weather wasn't perfect, it was great to be there after last year's flooding kept the events from happening.

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TJHC Lunch and Learn on Long Term Care

From Stacey Biggs

T.J. Health Columbia will be hosting a Lunch and Learn at NoonCT on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at T.J. Health Columbia, 901 Wellness Way, Columbia.

This month's program will be about Long Term Care: Home Health Services and Community Resources. Lunch will be provided at no charge for those in attendance. RSVPs can be made by contacting Daniel Bragg at Daniel.Bragg@tjsamson.org.


2026-04-20 13:14:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care

Savor the Flavor Series continues at Extension Office

From Shannon Steveson

The Savor the Flavor Series continues at 10amCT on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

This week's session will be on Cooking Appliances.


2026-04-20 10:00:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

Commodities distribution April 22/23

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

Adair County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant and the Lake Cumberland Community Action agency are pleased to announce that we will be distributing another load of commodities, while supplies last, from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Jim Blair Recreational Center located at 901 Hudson St., Columbia, KY.

This load of commodities is mostly food items, including chips, cookies, drinks, etc. All Adair County citizens are welcome.


2026-04-20 09:58:09 | Comments | Printable version

Boil Water Advisory lifted

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District
April 20, 2026

As of 8:45am on April 20, 2026 the Boil Water Advisory for all consumers starting at 7979 to 10475 Knifley Road and all side roads, all of Hovious Ridge Road and all side roads, and all of Pikes Ridge Road and all side roads has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water.


2026-04-20 09:55:11 | Comments | Printable version

CACVFD: Structure fire on Russell Springs Road

From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer
Columbia Adair County Fire Department

The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 14:23 hours on Sunday afternoon, April 19, 2026, to a report of a structure fire at 6565 Russell Springs Road.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a one story residential structure with smoking showing from the charlie side of the structure. Crews initiated a fire attack and was able to contain the fire to the bathroom and attic area of the home. The cause of this fire is related to an electrical issue that is in the attic. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident.

There were 12 firefighters on scene for approximately 1.5 hours. Mutual Aid was provided by Russell Springs Fire Rescue.

Agencies that assisted included: Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Adair County Sheriff's Department & Taylor County RECC.


2026-04-20 09:48:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 20
Happy Anniversary, Mark and Tammy Humphress (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Stanley and Beulah Curry Carter (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alice Coffey Irvin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Barbara Jean Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Branham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Branham, father, & Zani Brooke Branham, daughter | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Erik Wesley Thompson (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Corbin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Piercy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Laramie Patience Baldwin (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patricia Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rob Stout | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tonya Wall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zani Brooke Branham | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory Anniversary, Charles and Alma Green | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Anniversary, Marlo and Pearl Campbell (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alberta Elliott, 88, Middleburg, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Benjamin Burton, 27, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Gosser, 78, Liberty, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Creon Melson, Cundiff, KY (1942-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Edward Conrad, 63, Glasgow/Burkesville, KY native (1953-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrel Ray Cox, 61, Taylor County, KY (1954-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darryl Ray Rayborn, 53, Green County, KY (1965-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Don Bruce, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Sayers, 82, Liberty, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emma Lou Mings, 89, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances McVay Russell Sprowles, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freeman Dile, 91, Columbia, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gay Alexander, 64, Columbia, KY (1958-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert F. Childress, 84, Dunnville, KY (1932-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Imogene S. Fudge, Marrowbone, KY (1928-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Lynn Wisdom, 57, Columbia, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josephine (Read) Osborne, 66, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathy Ann Miller Hare, Columbia, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenny Akin, Adair County, KY (1972-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Asberry, 79, Burkesville, KY (1940-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Larry David (Tub) Stalcup, Burkesville, KY (1947-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Neumon Elleck Parker, Green Co., KY (1926-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Olie Clay Keith, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Owen Lee Claywell, Adair County, KY (1911-1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis A. Lawless, 73, Russell Co., KY (1943-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph B. Akin, Adair County, KY (1925-2012 Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall Smith, Adair County, KY (1951-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca A. Grant, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Cecil Suratt Junior, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Gordon Norfleet, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandra Lynn Walker Johnson, 61, Greensburg, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ted Richards, 74, Columbia, KY (1940-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy (Tim) Whiteside, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell Farris, Adair Co., KY native (1947-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Bithday, Luther Witt, Jr., Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)

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