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Silent City tour 2025 was a success... 19 years and counting

By Mike Watson

The Silent City Tour of 2025, the nineteenth year of this event, was a success! Seven presenters were scattered across the historic Columbia Cemetery and each represented a character from our long and storied past.

A large crowd assembled for the annual tour, some walked from the Genealogy & History Research Center on Greensburg Street, others gathered near the entrance to the historic "Old Section" behind the Justice Center and Fire Department buildings.

Presenters this year were:
  • Mike Watson portrayed William T. Trabue

  • Linda Marcum Waggener brought Mary Marshall Paull Todd to life

  • Richard Phelps enlivened Judge Herschel Clay Baker

  • Ernestine Smith Bennett represented the Daughters of the American Revolution by representing Miss Sallie Baker, first regent of the Jane Lampton Chapter

  • LeeAnn Jessee portrayed the first Adair County Book Mobile librarian, Mrs. Mary Triplett Cravens

  • Dave Thomas of the Lanterns & Tombstones Tour group entertained the group with his portrayal of Dr. Samuel Preston "Tink" Miller

  • Annita Dial represented the Order of the Eastern Star by portraying Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Sandusky Kelsey, who held the same office in the original Order in Columbia as Annita does today.
Seventy-two people signed the attendance lists, but at least a dozen or more joined the group as the tour was in progress. So, adding the presenters and the support staff from the Library and Research Center, we estimate ninety-two attendees!



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2025-10-15 15:39:23 | Comments


Travel: Dinosaur Highway


2025-10-15 - Near Vernal, Utah - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "I coined this stretch of highway 'dinosaur highway' for the numerous signs along the road to Flaming Gorge. The youthful rock hound in me would have loved to explore in and around each sign for fossils, but the itinerary allowed no time for such an adventure.

Center of the photo, in the distance, is an active mineral mining operation that we would ultimately be traveling through."


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Applications open for special waterfowl hunts at KY hatcheries

Frankfort, KY - Online applications will be taken November 1-15, 2025, for youth and mobility-impaired waterfowl quota hunts at two state-owned fish hatcheries near Frankfort and Morehead, Kentucky. Hunts begin January 3, 2026, and recur each Saturday and Sunday through January.

There are five waterfowl hunting blinds available at Minor E. Clark Fish Hatchery in Rowan County and two at Peter W. Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery in Franklin County. Drawn hunters must provide their own decoys, place them and retrieve their own birds.

Interested youth or mobility-impaired waterfowl hunters may apply online for one or more of the special hunts by visiting the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife homepage (fw.ky.gov) and clicking on the "Hunting" tab, followed by the Quota Hunts link on the center tab at the top of the webpage.


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2025-10-15 15:35:17 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 62 F
Casey: 58 · Cumberland: 52 · Green: 59
Metcalfe: 63 · Russell: 57 · Taylor: 59
Updated at 9:00pm Wednesday, October 15, 2025
  High/Low: 79 F / 49 F
SLP: 1017.8
Wind: NE at 0
Dewpoint: 56 F
Relative Humidity: 81.4%
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


Fall Revival at Mt. Zion Community Church

From Laverne Hadley

Mt. Zion Community Church will be having a fall revival this Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, 2025, starting 6pmCT nightly, and at 10amCT on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Pastor and Author, Tory Koontz, of Ryley, North Carolina, will be bringing the message both nights and Sunday morning.

Mt. Zion Community Church is located at 100 Buell Collins Rd. Columbia, KY. Everyone is welcome.


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2025-10-15 15:30:40 | Comments | See topic Church News


Winners of the 2025 Downtown Days Photo Contest

From Mike Watson

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Downtown Days Photo Contest! There were 36 entries, and all were great!

First, Second, and Third Place winners were selected by Secret Judging Panel, and then visitors voted on the People's Choice during the Downtown Days Festival last week:
  • First place: Double R Farm "Sitting Cow" by Joe Rogers
  • Second place: Ernestine Bennett
  • Third place: Cynthia Ward
  • People's Choice: Gardenia Flower USA by Cassie Jo Rogers
Photographers are asked to leave their photos until the end of this week, so folks can come by to see the winners. The Adair County Public Library's Genealogy & History Research Center is located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Operating hours are 9amCT to 5pmCT weekdays and 9amCT to NoonCT on Saturdays.

Any photographer who wishes may donate their entries to the Research Center photo collection, in anticipation of a Downtown Days Art Calender in the future. We hope to have enough to create a calendar for 2026 or at least 2027.


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2025-10-15 13:05:08 | Comments

Events scheduled for today, October 15, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTLast day to sign up for Adair Co. Little League Basketball (ID:69440 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
9:00amCTKentucky Virtual Job Fair (ID:69037 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
KY Virtual Job Fair (ID:69640 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
10:45amCTLindsey Wilson University Weekly Chapel Service
Open to the public, in the historic John B. Begley Chapel (ID:69395 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
11:00amCTServices for Vallerie Johnson, 77, Columbia, KY (1948-2025) (ID:69651 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCTLWU Arts and Humanities Month: Hot Takes
An invitation for people to share their opinions about literature and pop culture, Thomas D. Clark Reading Room of the Katie A. Murrell Library. Hot food and drinks will be provided. (ID:69519 | 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.

Downtown Days Photo Contest: Third Place


2025-10-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Cynthia Ward.
Judges awarded Third Place in the 2025 Downtown Days Photo Contest to Cynthia Ward for her atmospheric shot of an Adair County road in fog, above.


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His Heart to sing at Shiloh Christian Church

From Chris Wilson

His Heart will be singing at Shiloh Christian Church at 10:30amCT this Sunday, October 19, 2025. After the singing, a FREE MEAL will follow - come and join in bring a friend!

Shiloh Christian Church is located at 239 Shiloh Cemetery Rd., Columbia, KY (about 4 miles from Columbia, just off Hwy East 80, turn right on Reeves Rd and Church is on the left). Hope to see you there!


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2025-10-15 13:03:00 | Comments | See topic Church News

Pumpkin Festival Car Show award presentations

By Kim Harwood, Executive Director,
Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce, metchamb@scrtc.com

The 2025 Annual Pumpkin Festival Car Show awards were presented by Teresa Kitchens and their names and categories follow. The annual Pumpkin Festival is held in Edmonton, KY the first of October and is a great crowd pleaser.

Best of Show - Donnie Marrs

Team Choice - Ricky Bryant

1990 - 1999 - 1st - Carlie Shaw, 2nd - Eddie Firkins, 3rd - Kadin Emberton


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2025-10-15 12:41:30 | Comments


Golf: LWU Men Win Gibson Bay Invitational

The Lindsey Wilson men's golf team finished first at the Gibson Bay Invitational on Tuesday at Gibson Bay Golf Course in Richmond, KY.

The Blue Raiders were able to capture their first tournament crown of the year after carding an 8-over-par 872 (287-292-293) on the par-72, 7,-019-yard course. Lindsey Wilson was able to win by six strokes over Indiana Wesleyan. The Blue Raiders carded the second-most birdies with 43 and had the most pars with 161.

Lindsey Wilson was led by Stanley White, who finished in second after carding a 3-under par 213 (70-70-73). White finished his tournament with 13 birdies, which were the second-most in the field. He finished tied for second in par 5s at -5 and was even-par on par 4s, which was tied for fourth-best.


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2025-10-15 12:20:09 | Comments | See topic Sports

Learning to make molasses at the Hadley place


2025-10-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Paige Nickel, Adair County Tourism Director.
These young folks were learning all about the country art of making molasses at the homeplace of Kathy and Maxie Hadley last week. They also enjoyed pottery making. The Hadleys are known for building and sharing farm ways and lifestyles of their ancestors.


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Letter: Downtown Days Photography Contest

Shannon Steveson writes:
I was wondering who won the photo contest at the genealogy building during Downtown Days
Shannon, thanks for writing. We have received the list of winners, and will be posting them shortly. -Pen


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2025-10-15 10:58:07 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Coaches wanted for upcoming Little League season

From Daniel Hedges

If someone is interested in coaching Little League Basketball, we will have a meeting at 6pmCT on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. Meet me at the front doors of the high school.


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2025-10-15 10:54:57 | Comments | See topic Sports

KYTC seeks input on KY70 realignment project in Casey Co.

From Amber Hale

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking public comments during the preliminary engineering and design phase for proposed improvements along East KY 70 in Casey County, from mile point 16.8 (Moccasin Creek) to mile point 19.0 (Singleton Drive). The project, funded through the 2024-2030 State Highway Plan, aims to enhance safety and mobility along this section of roadway.

Two realignment alternatives have been selected for final consideration. KYTC District 8 invites the public to review project information and share feedback on the proposed improvements and the selected alternatives.

To see the realignment alternates and project details, visit the project webpage at https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictEight/Pages/Casey-County-KY-70-Realignment.aspx.

Comments will be accepted through November 7, 2025. For additional project information or special assistance, please contact the KYTC Project Manager, Joe Gossage at 502-764-0339.


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2025-10-15 10:50:46 | Comments

National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct 19-25

From Marla Marrs

Frankfort, KY - To promote highway safety, Team Kentucky joins the national effort to encourage parents to talk to their young drivers about safe behaviors and risks on the road during National Teen Driver Safety Week, Octobrer 19-25, 2025.

The campaign, spearheaded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is supported by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to promote safer roadways across the commonwealth.

NHTSA outlines six basic rules for the road:
  • Avoid Distracted Driving: Driver distraction is the leading factor in most crashes. Avoid talking or texting on cellphones, talking to passengers, adjusting audio and climate controls, eating or drinking while driving, or wearing headphones that block out sounds like sirens and horns.

  • Wear Seat Belts: Wearing a seat belt is the best protection against injury and death, yet teens are less likely to be buckled up than members of any other age group. Properly fastened seat belts contact the strongest parts of the body and spread the force of a crash over a wide area of the body.

  • Minimize Passengers: NHTSA research shows that the risk of a fatal crash goes up dramatically in direct relation to the number of passengers in a car. The likelihood of teen drivers engaging in risky behavior triples when traveling with multiple passengers.

  • Obey Speed Limits: Limits are put in place to protect all road users. Driving over the speed limit greatly reduces a driver's ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object or an unexpected curve. According to NHTSA, young males are most likely to be involved in speed-related fatal crashes.

  • Drive Sober: While teens cannot legally buy, possess or consume alcohol, they are still at risk. Impairment begins with one drink and slows reflexes, weakens coordination, blurs eyesight, and gives a false sense of being in control. Marijuana and other drugs also affect a driver's ability to safely react to their surroundings.

  • Don't Drive Drowsy: Between school and extracurricular activities, teens are busier than ever and tend to compromise something very important - sleep. According to NHTSA's National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Study, drowsy drivers are twice as likely to make performance errors in a crash as compared to drivers who are not fatigued.

"While nothing beats the experience that comes with driving, we are making sure we're doing our part by offering teens access to resources and ensuring our roads and bridges are safe for all drivers," KYTC Secretary Jim Gray said. "Caregivers can help by setting clear rules and modeling safe driving habits to help reduce the risks teen drivers face on the road."


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2025-10-15 09:51:58 | Comments


Downtown Days 2025 - Milltown Church singers


2025-10-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The Milltown Church Praise team drew many to the Public Square to hear and be inspired by their music on Saturday during Downtown Days 2025.


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LWU Psychology Professor Neace to become Batman Oct 31

By Rebekah Burnside

Each Halloween, the seemingly meek psychology professor William Neace dresses up in a black cape and cowl and is transformed into the comic book superhero Batman, taking on Lindsey Wilson University for the day.

Neace dons the costume, in part, to provide students with a lesson on why life should not always be so serious.

When thinking of Batman, many traits can be called to mind by Neace -- and he shows them to students when dressed up as the comic-book hero.

Regarding physical traits, Neace says you have to represent strength when you become Batman. So each year, Neace stands on a table in the classroom, "because, you know, you gotta be on your perch." He also takes on the deep, raspy voice of Batman to capture the character more vividly and remind students, in a darker tone, "I am vengeance."

As for personality, Neace notes that he shares the duality of Batman and Bruce Wayne, Batman's secret identity. As it has been said that Wayne and Batman are two different people, so are Neace and Batman. Neace says that when he is dressed as Batman, he loves to represent truth and justice.


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2025-10-15 09:10:19 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Russell County Bicentennial party Fri and Sat

Everyone is invited to Russell County's 200th birthday party on Friday, October 17th and Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Veteran's Fairgrounds, 2000 Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Friday, October 17th will be Battle of the Bands. The winner will get $1,500 and will open the main event on Saturday, the 18th.

Saturday, October 18th will be a full day of birthday celebrations - event times follow:


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2025-10-14 19:52:01 | Comments | See topic Local Government

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)
View all birthdays and anniversaries for this month and next month on our Celebrations Page. Submit your birthday or anniversary using our Contact Form.

Boil Water Advisory issued

From Columbia/Adair Utilities District
Date Issued 10/14/2025, Time Issued 12:50pm

A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for all consumers at the following addresses:
  • 160 Sparksville Road to 3468 Sparksville Road and all side roads in between
  • 35 Highway 1952 to 1582 Highway 1952 and all side roads in between
  • All of Chance Road and all side roads
  • 7917 Burkesville Road to 9135 Burkesville Road and all side roads in between
The advisory has been issued due to a main line break. Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.

This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Bradley Miller at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181.


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2025-10-14 14:30:54 | Comments

Adair Co. Clerk's Office supports young Ag leaders

'Ag Tag' donations set another record in 2025

From Gabby Barnes
Agriculture Educator/FFA Advisor

Kentucky farmers donated nearly a million dollars for the Ag Tag Program in 2025. The total, $995,440.74, is the largest amount ever donated in a single year, topping last year's total by more than $60,000, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell announced. This program is locally supported by Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer.

"For the last three years, the Ag Tag Program has seen new record-breaking amounts every year," Commissioner Shell said. "This couldn't be possible without the wonderful support from our Kentucky farmers. They see value in supporting the next generation of farmers through their donations to the Ag Tag fund. It's that generosity that will help ensure Kentucky agriculture has a bright future."

The voluntary donations are divided equally among Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). This year, each group will receive $331,813.58. Since 2016, Kentucky FFA and Kentucky 4-H have received, collectively, more than $4 million from donations made by ag producers renewing their vehicles each year. The Adair County FFA Chapter will receive $1,493.33, which will be divided between the middle and high school FFA chapters because of the Ag Tag program in 2025.

Half of the 4-H and FFA donations are returned to local councils and chapters. FFA chapters are free to use the money to meet the greatest needs in their community. The Adair County FFA Chapter will use these funds to feed students at local events, purchase supplies for the barn and shop, and provide hands-on learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom.


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2025-10-14 13:30:30 | Comments | See topic Education

Travel: Trail to Mount Rogers


2025-10-15 - Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, VA - Photo by Graham Waggener.
The Appalachian Trail passes through Grayson Highlands State Park on the way to Mount Rogers, the highest natural point in Virginia. Most of the mountain is contained within the Lewis Fork Wilderness, while the entire area is part of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, which itself is a part of the Jefferson National Forest.

The summit is most easily accessed from Grayson Highlands State Park by following the Appalachian Trail southbound for 3.5 mi (5.6 km) to a blue-blazed trail leading to the summit, which is covered by trees and marked with four National Geodetic Survey triangulation station disks. (wikipedia, virginia.gov)


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Don Frankin Ford opens in new building

In business news this week, the Don Franklin Ford dealership which has been in development over many months, has opened its huge new location on the Veteran's Memorial Bypass in Columbia.

The family business won the award as Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business of the year. The Franklin family business has grown to over 900 employees in more than 24 locations across Kentucky since it was started in Columbia in 1968 as Don's Auto Sales.

In other big news from the family this week, Eddie Franklin wrote, with his wife Alanna, "Happy 2nd Birthday to our Evan! He's our wild child.


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2025-10-14 10:45:15 | Comments

Where the Rooster Crows Barn Affair is Oct 24 and 25

From Anne Patterson

Red Fern Stables will be hosting the Where the Rooster Crows Barn Affair on October 24, and 25, 2025:
  • Friday, October 24, 2025, 3pmCT-7:30pmCT, $10 admission fee
  • Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9amCT-3pmCT, $5 admission fee
The event will feature 67 vendors of handcrafted items, antiques, vintage and farmhouse finds, boutique clothing, live music both days, food and more. Red Fern Stables is located at 2019 Red Fern Road, Campbellsville, KY.


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2025-10-14 10:38:43 | Comments

What's Cooking in Columbia Today
Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices.

Betty's Country Cooking
MENU 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY - Phone 270-384-5664. Bettys is open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:30amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking.
On the hot bar today, Wednesday, October 15, 2025:
Catfish, Tenderloin, Creole Spaghetti, Chicken and Dumplings, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Au Gratin Potatoes, Mac and Tomatoes, Cauliflower with Cheese, Breaded Squash, Garlic Bread, Hush Puppies, Rolls, Cornbread

Come In, Grab A Plate, and Enjoy!


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


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 15, 2025:
Breakfast: Pancakes w/Syrup
Lunch: Taco Stix or Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Garden Salad, Corn, Breadstick, Applesauce Cup, Fresh Fruit Options

ACHS and ACMS menu for October 15, 2025:
Breakfast: Pancakes w/Syrup
Lunch: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Garden Salad, Corn, Breadstick, Applesauce 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 15, 2025:
Fish sandwich, carrots, cole slaw, bun, tartar sauce, fruit, milk



Achilles Award for Q32025 goes to Carol Perkins

By Kim Harwood, Executive Director
Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce

The Achilles Award for the third quarter of 2025 goes to Carol Perkins. Mrs. Perkins (as she is known by most of her former students) is best known for her time and energy as an educator. Mrs. Perkins was the 2003 Educator of the Year recipient, and radio personality, for years as Carol & Susan Unscripted. The show aired each Tuesday on 99.1 The Hoss. Did I mention she is also an author?

Carol Perkins wears many hats, and this makes her an ideal choice for the Achilles Award.

Carol took the lead a few years ago as the Shoebox Mission Coordinator. Metcalfe's Operation Shoebox Mission, part of the Samaritan's Purse Mission sends boxes worldwide spreading the Word of God, often to places where no missionaries are permitted to go. She has taken the mission to a new level with the help of amazing volunteers who purchase gifts for the boxes, use their sewing skills to make different craft/clothing items, and prepare the boxes to be shipped. Mrs. Perkins has put a lot of thought into the mission and comes up with clever ideas that she knows will have an impact on the children who receive a box. The arrival of the boxes is the highlight for many of these children. If you want to help with the Shoe Box Mission contact Carol Perkins through Facebook to see what you can do to help.

Carol Perkins, we appreciate all you have done and all you still do to make Metcalfe County a better place, thank you and congratulations. We are honored to recognize you as an Achilles Award recipient.


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2025-10-14 10:20:57 | Comments

Local leaders call on Frankfort to fund Pre-K for All

63 county judge/executives, 31 mayors, and superintendents association request Kentucky General Assembly support funding for pre-K.

From Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - Last week, 63 county judge/executives, 31 mayors and the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents (KASS) all endorsed Gov. Andy Beshear's Pre-K for All initiative, urging the Kentucky General Assembly to make expanding access to pre-K for all 4-year-olds a top priority in the 2026 Budget Session. Local leaders expressing support in the letters were:
  • Adair Co. Judge/Executive Larry Russell Bryant
  • Metcalfe Co. Judge/Executive Larry Wilson
  • Russell Co. Judge/Executive Randy Marcum
  • Taylor Co. Judge/Executive Barry Smith
County judge/executives and mayors both stated in their letters, "Our counties and families cannot wait. We urge the General Assembly to make expanding pre-K access for all Kentucky 4-year-olds a top priority in the 2026 Budget Session. Together we can support our working families and build our communities."

The endorsements were made through three letters, each signed and delivered last week to members of the Kentucky General Assembly.


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2025-10-14 10:16:00 | Comments | See topic Politics

Professor Neace becomes Batman on Halloween


2025-10-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Most of the time -- 364 days to be exact -- William Neace is a seemingly meek psychology professor at Lindsey Wilson University. But every Halloween, Neace dresses as the comic-book hero Batman to provide students with a lesson on why life should not always be so serious.


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ACHS parents invited to Family Paint Night

From Keri Willis, NBCT
Adair County High School

Adair County High School parents are invited to attend a paint party with their ACHS student at 6:30pmCT next Monday, October 20, 2025.

Participants will follow the guidance of ACHS art teacher Mrs. Cayce Davenport to create a pumpkin-themed painting on canvas. The event will take place in the Cafeteria at Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. Refreshments will be served.


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2025-10-14 09:57:35 | Comments | See topic Education


Remembrances for October 15
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)

 































 
 
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