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Daily News for Thursday, October 15, 2026
Columbia-Adair EDA to meet Oct 21 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold the next monthly meeting at 8amCT on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-15 12:58:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District October 15, 2026 As of 11:38am on October 15, 2026 the Boil Water Advisory for all consumers starting on Burkesville Street at the bypass to the Court House and all side roads, Tutt Street and all side roads, Bomar Heights and all side roads, Harvey Street and all side roads, Curry Street, Allen Street, Rice Drive, and West Guardian Street 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. 2026-10-15 12:52:44 | Comments | Printable version
Wild Game Dinner fundraiser at KVFD on Oct 17 From Frances Salyers There will be a Wild Game Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser at 4pmCT on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Knifley Fire Department, 6130 Elkhorn Rd, Knifley, KY. Admission is free, with donations greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward helping veterans and children with disabilities experience the joy of hunting and fishing. For more information, or to make a donation to the silent auction, text Justin Pounders at 270-634-2517. 2026-10-15 12:06:31 | Comments | Printable version
2026 Adair Co. Schools State Accountability results Adair Elementary Climbs as Region Dips; ACHS ranks in state's top 10% for Post-Secondary Readiness From Sarah Hatton Director of Secondary Instruction and District Assessment Coordinator Adair County Schools' 2025-26 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) results show continued growth across all three grade bands. All three schools earned an overall Yellow/Medium rating. Adair County High School and Adair County Middle School came in below last year's record results, but both schools remain above where they stood in 2024, and above the state average. This was a difficult year across south-central Kentucky. Of 93 schools in the 19-district regional comparison group*, 61 schools saw their overall scores decline. Adair County Elementary School was one of the few schools that moved up! ACES raised its overall score from 64.0 to 67.1 and now sits above the state average on every indicator. ACHS posted a Blue/Very High postsecondary readiness rate of 122.0, third-highest of 20 high schools in the region and 21st of 227 statewide. Kentucky's combined indicator score adds a school's current performance to its change from the prior year. After double-digit gains in 2025, ACHS and ACMS faced a high bar: a school can hold strong performance and still see its combined score fall, based on comparison to the previous year. No Adair County school is identified for federal support for any group of students. ACMS, which exited Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) status for students with disabilities in 2025, continues to remain out of that status this year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-15 10:48:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
The Silent City 2026: Mary Louisa Reed and daughters Tabitha Morgan, Renea Watson & Amy Thomas portray Mary Louisa Reed & Daughters for the 20th Anniversary Silent City, held on Monday, October 12, 2026. 2026-10-15 10:40:26 | Comments | Printable version
Sign up now for Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show From Mike Watson The Adair County Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show will be held from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Adair County VFW Post #6097, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY. Many Regional Authors & Artists will be on hand, showcasing works of non-fiction & fiction, history & genealogy, local history, biography & memoir, poetry, how-to, science-fiction, religious & inspirational, children's literature, gardening, and much more! There is no fee to vend, but space is limited, so sign up early for a booth! Email adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270-380-1024. The Adair County Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show is sponsored by Mike and Renea Watson, the Adair County Arts Council, Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots, the Adair County Public Library, Genealogy & History Center, Adair County Genealogical Society, and Adair Heritage Association. 2026-10-15 10:26:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
WKU: KY Mesonet mobile app receives a makeover Download links: KY Mesonet for iOS | KY Mesonet for Android For the first time in nearly four years, the Kentucky Mesonet app has been updated with a new look to go with new products. The app, which debuted in 2018 for both iOS and Android devices, provides users with real-time, local weather conditions for nearly 90 sites. Variables including current temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed and direction, barometric pressure, solar radiation and more remain staples with the updated look. Webcam imagery, which was added to the app in its last update in late 2022, is also available. However, users can now look back at an hour's worth of imagery in addition to the current view, thanks to a new timelapse feature. The newest version of the app was developed by Mesonet Applications Developer ChunHei (Leo) Yuen along with Systems Architect Andrew Quilligan and can be accessed simply by updating the existing app. In addition to having the ability to look at past weather camera images, users can also view past weather data, as well as soil conditions at varying depths, for the first time through the app. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-15 10:21:13 | Comments | Printable version
KELC Releases September 2026 Unemployment Report From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary September 2026 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary September 2026 jobless rate was unchanged from August and up 0.2 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for September 2026 was 4.2%, which was up 0.1 percentage points from August and down from the 4.4% recorded in September 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-15 10:13:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Little League Basketball evaluations are Sunday From Daniel Hedges Signups for Little League Basketball are now closed. I will not entertain signups after today. Awards are ordered. Insurance has to be filed. As the form stated, no refunds. So much of this has to be done ahead of time. We have 130 kids signed up for Little League Basketball and Cheer. Coaches will be in contact next week. Schedule will be released next week. Below is the evaluation information. If you want to coach, I encourage you to be there for the evaluations to evaluate the kids. If a kid cannot make it then they will be evaluated and placed as best as possible but WILL get to play. We do not have time to offer 3 and 4 options of nights to evaluate. We will draft with coaches this night. Evaluations will be for basketball ONLY. Cheer coaches will be in touch in the next couple of weeks. Player Evaluations will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the following times:
2026-10-15 08:46:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Inaugural Worship on the Hill is Oct 18 By Duane Bonifer The director of the Lindsey Wilson University Singers hopes an upcoming October 18 musical event will become an annual affair on campus. The Singers will be part of a debut of "Worship on the Hill" at 7:30pmCT on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in V.P. Henry Auditorium. It is free and open to the public. The evening of music -- which will include a variety of spiritual and sacred compositions featuring Southern and urban gospel, modern hymns and contemporary Christian music -- will spotlight performances by the Lindsey Wilson Singers, as well as the Lindsey Wilson Concert Choir, and guest soloists Benson Sexton '04, Leah Sexton, Brinkley Crook '27 and Gabe Coleman '30. A song will also be performed in Spanish in honor of Lindsey Wilson campus ministries' annual mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Members of Mosaic Campus Ministries will also participate in the inaugural event, as well the university's John Wesley Scholars. Lindsey Wilson Director of Choral Activities Jennifer Bersaglia hopes the pieces of the October 18 concert will add up to an event that will become an annual autumn tradition on campus. "It will be a wonderful partnership between the many elements of our vibrant campus ministry," said Bersaglia. "It's all about bringing together different elements of the university for a special evening of music and worship." 2026-10-15 08:40:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Health Fair blood draws Thursday and Friday The annual Community Health Fair will be held at T.J. Health Columbia on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 7am to 10amCT. Pre-Draw Dates are today and tomorrow, October 15 & 16, from 6am to 9amCT. Services offered will be Free Flu Vaccines and the following: Free Screenings: Lipid Panel: (Cholesterol & Triglycerides) Biometrics: (Height & Weight, Blood Pressure, BMI) Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA): Males only 2026-10-15 04:25:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Health Care
Earthquake drill held on this date annually The world's largest earthquake drill takes place each year on Thursday, October 15th when everyone is encouraged to participate in the 2026 Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. Emergency Management is sharing resources to help raise awareness of Kentucky’s earthquake risk and encourage simple preparedness actions. Earthquakes can strike anywhere at any time, and you may have just a few seconds to protect yourself from injury. Participation in the ShakeOut drill allows each of us to take proactive steps before an earthquake. Additionally, by encouraging others to do the same, we can all contribute to the safety, security and resilience of the nation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2026-10-15 04:17:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 15 Happy Anniversary, Chris and Dawn Reliford (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jack and Janis Garrett (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ron and Ashley Burton (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alison Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allison Chafin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amanda Carney | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Murray Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ayden Kai Strader (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beverly Jane "Pooh" Burton (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Lawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braxton Maddox Gribbins (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie and Leoda Curry (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Comstock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Anderson Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Coomer (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Josh Nagode | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaye Bowman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lauren Goodin Willis (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mesti Smith Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Chundy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tralisa Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Yvonna Lawson | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Fudge Adair County native (1915-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laura Lane Silverman, infant, Russell Springs, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Gaskins, Russell County, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lena Hayes Bryson, Glens Fork, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernadene Cox, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Humble Niles, Russell Co., KY (1909) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Blankenship, Taylor Co., KY native (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Albert Byam Carter, Adair Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Milton Janes, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Luster, Casey County, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Thacker, Burkesville, KY, (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Elmore, Green County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Davis, Taylor Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George R. Harrison, Russell Springs, KY (1973-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Haskel B. Gillock, Casey Co., KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Andrew J. Burton, Adair Co., KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie James Crawford, Clay Co., TN (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grover C. Gilpin, Adair Co., KY (1917-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles William (Old Man Bill) Mattingly, Marion Co., KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Larry A. Austin, Russell Co., KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Hadley, 93, Glensfork, KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Gunter, 87, Taylor County, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Preston Lee York, 85, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Barbara Ann Abell, 70, Taylor County, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Michael Allen - Munk - Taylor, Burkesville, KY (1978-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billy Wayne Gumm, Green County, KY (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Graybeal, Campbellsville, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Allan Abbott, 63, Burkesville, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Sue Janes, 85, Columbia, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Irvin Milby, Jr., 85, Green Co., KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce Edward Ginger, 51, Greensburg, KY (1971-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol J. LaMere Boutin, 66, Green Co., KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorland H. Noel (1935-1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason Johnson, 47, Columbia, KY native (1976-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JC Bernard, 85, Liberty, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jenny Hall Bernard, 77, Liberty, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lane Jessie, 66, Edmonton, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Pearl (Polly) Banks, 93, Adair Co., KY native (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Ann Sapp, 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret N. White, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1965-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Pendleton, 62, Columbia, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montrey E. Cox, 73, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Posey, 81, Nazareth, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Tite) Rogers, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Sharp Passmore, 76, Eli, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas R. Harrison, 75, Adair Co., KY native (1948-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthdays, Forest Reece Hines, Casey County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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