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The Support Agency gets Opioid Abatement Commission Grant The Support Agency, located in Columbia, has been awarded funding through the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Commission to provide Deterra(R) In-Home Drug Deactivation and Disposal pouches to older adults throughout Russell County. "We are excited to receive this award, " said Dr. Lynda Wilkerson, Executive Director of The Support Agency. "This project builds upon a successful community-based model that resulted in more than 1,800 Deterra pouches being distributed in Adair County earlier last year." The project is designed to help older adults safely dispose of unused or expired medications in the privacy and convenience of their own homes. Proper disposal of medications helps reduce accidental poisonings, prescription drug misuse, and access to medications that could potentially be diverted or abused. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-08 21:03:26 | Comments | See topic Health Care
Flatt and Streeval spend spring semester as student teachers By Shelby Burton Ashton Flatt, an elementary education senior from Columbia was a student teacher this spring at Adair County Elementary School and Adair County Primary Center. Flatt graduated from Lindsey Wilson on May 2, 2026, with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education, summa cum laude. Lilly Streeval, a middle grades education senior from Columbia was a student teacher this spring at Russell County Middle School. Streeval graduated from Lindsey Wilson on May 2, 2026, with a bachelor of arts degree in middle grades education, cum laude. Lindsey Wilson education seniors spend a semester serving as a student teacher at an area school to help them prepare for the profession. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-08 20:55:10 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Adair Co. Fiscal Court to meet May 12 From Bridget Compton Adair County Deputy Judge Executive, Road Administrative Assistant & Solid Waste Coordinator The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in special called session at 9amCT on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-08 20:52:00 | Comments | See topic Local Government 
Arts Council will meet May 14 From Joyce Coomer The Adair County Arts Council will meet at 5pmCT on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Trabue-Russell House, 206 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY. Anyone interested in the arts is invited to attend. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-08 20:48:12 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene Events scheduled for today, May 9, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Donna Rieder: Full Circle Reminiscing By Donna Rieder Running a farm by myself with almost 70 years of life under my belt is oftentimes very challenging, both physically and emotionally. I've witnessed hundreds of births, but I've also held animals in my arms as they died. Every birth is a new miracle, and every death still as agonizing and painful as the first. It's a hard life, but I couldn't imagine living any other way. These 18 years have taught me a lot, and I'm still learning. I learned by experience what works for me (goats, bees and poultry) and what doesn't (pigs, sheep and meat rabbits). I get sweaty and dirty, but it all washes off, and at the end of the day, I can look around and enjoy the fruits of my labors; freshly mown fields of green grass, a herd of silly, colorful goats happily grazing away, happy hens chasing after bugs, a basket full of pastel eggs, a garden full of food, and blueberries and strawberries warmed by the sun... Days end always finds me down at the creek, year-round, unless it's pouring rain. There's a little waterfall that trickles off the rock wall. Frogs, crickets and owls calling out for mates. Fireflies putting on a light show. A dark violet-blue sky full of stars. I let all my cares wash down the creek while I breathe in clean, fresh air and just be still and quiet. I need this. I spend a lot of time thinking about things. Sometimes I think about how life can show you something early on and then bring you full circle later. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-08 10:04:29 | Comments
May 8 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated on the Friday before Mother's Day in the United States. Many United States citizens take this day to acknowledge the significant contributions, support, and sacrifices of spouses of their Armed Forces. Each year, the US President normally commemorates this day with a ceremonial speech and proclamation. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-08 09:57:04 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day 
LWU Business students land in top 5 in National Competition By Venus Popplewell Three teams of Lindsey Wilson students earned second-, third- and fourth-place finishes in CapSource's Live Case Competition, a national business case competition that challenges students to develop solutions to real-world industry problems. More than 40 teams submitted written proposals exploring how to use artificial intelligence and point-of-care ultrasound technology to improve maternal healthcare outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in underserved and remote communities. The finalists presented their business solutions via Zoom to the Inteleos Foundation, a real-world organization with a mission to improve access to ultrasounds and preventative medicine for expecting mothers in underserved parts of the world. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-08 09:46:04 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
KSP: Air Search and Rescue joint training exercises From Sherry Bray Frankfort, KY - Supporting Team Kentucky's commitment to improving public safety and rescue efforts, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Aircraft Support Branch, in a strategic partnership with the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) and Kentucky Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 (USAR TF-1), successfully completed joint training that will enhance unified response during critical incidents. "Team Kentucky's top priority is the safety of our people, and joint training operations like this one make sure the heroes we depend on in times of crisis are prepared for anything that comes their way," Gov. Andy Beshear said. "By working together, our state agencies are making sure Kentucky is a safer place for everyone who calls the commonwealth home." The specialized Bell 429 Hoist Transition Course, which took place April 20-25, 2026, at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, was taught by Priority 1 Air Rescue, a world leader in air search and rescue training. The curriculum focused on transitioning KSP flight crews to the advanced hoist systems of the new Bell 429 helicopter, a recently acquired critical asset in the Kentucky State Police aircraft fleet. The training included precision/dynamic hoisting, cable management and victim-extraction techniques designed for use in Kentucky's most challenging environments. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-08 09:42:10 | Comments 
Adair Co. Genealogy: Mike Watson Artifact of the Week Mike Watson talks about an Adair County Jail key, the Artifact of the Week from the Adair County Genealogy & History Research Center. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-08 09:39:56 | Comments | See topic Mike Watson - History 
Phillip Coffey - Seldom Unglued By Phillip Coffey Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-07 21:20:32 | Comments 
Lindsey Wilson University announces partnership with DOCJT By Venus Popplewell The Department of Criminal Justice Training and Lindsey Wilson University announced an agreement on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, to expand educational opportunities for employees of the state agency. The agreement, announced at the training center in Richmond, Kentucky, allows DOCJT employees and their immediate family members to receive scholarship support through Lindsey Wilson University's educational outreach programs. "We're committed to training and education, so this is the second piece of that," said DOCJT Deputy Commissioner Brian Bowling. "We provide basic training for our new recruits and ongoing training for our police officers who are in the field. We are also constantly looking for opportunities to provide education for our staff, and this partnership gives us that opportunity." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-07 17:37:50 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
Mayor Hoots visits ACES for Mental Health Month ceremony May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, and Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots has been visiting schools to sign proclamations for Mental Health awareness in Columbia. On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Mayor Hoots join administrators at Adair County Elementary School to continue to make more people aware of the mental health challenges facing our youth population. Earlier on CM: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-07 17:33:25 | Comments | See topic Local Government 
Neighbors honored for Colorectal Cancer Prevention Leadership From Laurie Abbott Frankfort, KY - The Southeastern Colon Cancer Consortium (SCCC) presented Representative Amy Neighbors of Edmonton with the Legislative Champion Award for her leadership in colorectal cancer prevention, screening modernization, and expanding access to early detection services across Kentucky. The award honors policymakers that have made a significant impact in the fight against colorectal cancer through public policy, advocacy, and leadership. "I'm truly honored to be recognized by the SCCC," Neighbors said. "My perspective as a colorectal cancer survivor has shaped my focus on prevention and on making sure people can get screened before the disease progresses." During the 2025 Regular Session, Neighbors championed House Bill 421, legislation that restructured Kentucky's colorectal cancer screening framework around risk-based guidelines and expanded coverage protections for high-risk individuals. The law also reduced financial and administrative barriers to recommended screening and follow-up testing. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-07 17:28:50 | Comments 
Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 9 Happy Anniversary, Joe and Bonnie Birdwell (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alyson Kate Friend (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobby Ray Roberts Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Candice Potts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carl Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clay York (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Darrell Treece (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gloria Sullivan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janet Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, JoD Curry (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Misty May (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Na Tasha Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Naomi Caressa Chundy (20015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Osby Buddy Karnes, Jr | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Preslie Lawless | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Marie Johnson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephanie Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tillie Shelton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tonya G. Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wanda Wisdom | (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.
Brothers BBQ featured in new Kentucky Historic Dining Guide From Anita Hatchett/Jennifer Peachee-Harris To further support local restaurants and Kentucky's record-breaking tourism industry, Gov. Andy Beshear joined state leaders and local business owners on Thursday, May 7, 2026, to unveil the Kentucky Historic Dining Guide. Featuring an initial 18 restaurants, the guide serves as a new resource to help Kentuckians and travelers alike visit and enjoy local restaurants and historic destinations across the commonwealth. Brothers in Campbellsville and The Urban Stillhouse in Somerset are featured in the Southern Kentucky Vacation Region. To access the Kentucky Historic Dining Guide, visit Heritage.ky.gov or search Apple Maps. "This guide brings together two of Kentucky's greatest assets: our rich history and delicious food," said Gov. Beshear. "By highlighting our incredible restaurants, we can support local businesses while building on the record-breaking tourism we've seen for three consecutive years." Designed to inspire travel, support local businesses and raise awareness of the importance of historic preservation, the guide showcases dining establishments throughout every region of Kentucky. Offering more than a delicious meal, these restaurants provide a connection to place, history and community. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-07 17:24:22 | Comments 
EDA announces funding for gas line expansion From Trey Stephens City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor Recently the City of Columbia was informed that we have been officially approved for an Economic Development Grant for a gas line expansion on North KY-61. The project will be expanding our Natural Gas capacity to customers for the purpose of supporting local business growth. The expansion will run from our current regulator station in the 3800 block of Greensburg Road to the Green County line, increasing gas carrying capacity from a two inch line to six inch lines. There are currently 84 customers served by this section of line, but while the project is underway we are welcoming new taps. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the City Gas Department at 270-384-2006. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-07 17:15:12 | Comments | See topic Local Government 
LWU Nursing graduates achieve 100% pass rate on National Licensure Exam By Venus Popplewell Graduates from the Lindsey Wilson University nursing program continued a streak of success this year, posting a perfect pass rate on the required licensing examination for the second consecutive year. All nursing majors who graduated from Lindsey Wilson's nursing program in 2025 passed the National Council Licensure Examination, the nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States. Known as the NCLEX, the 100% pass rate reflects the strength of the Lindsey Wilson curriculum and a nursing faculty committed to student success, according to Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-07 17:09:50 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
Board of Education to meet May 11 From Carolee Lloyd Admin. Assistant to Superintendent/Human Resource Director Adair County Board of Education The Adair County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting at 5pmCT on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Adair County Board of Education, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda:
Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-05-07 17:07:10 | Comments | See topic Local Government 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 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking. On the hot bar today, Saturday, May 9, 2026: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Saturday Special: Enchiladas Supremas 4 corn tortillas - 1 beef, 1 chicken, 1 cheese, 1 bean - topped with enchilada sauce, cheese lettuce, tomato & sour cream. $8.50 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! 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.
KELC releases March 2026 unemployment report From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY -- Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2026 unemployment rate was 4.2%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary March 2026 jobless rate did not change from February but was down 0.5 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for March 2026 was 4.3%, which was down from the 4.4% reported for February and up from the 4.2% recorded in March 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-07 10:20:07 | Comments
MCES students winners in 2026 KDA Essay Contest From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced the winners of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's (KDA) annual Poster and Essay Contest. The theme of the contest, "Bluegrass Roots, Agriculture Strong," allowed contestants to illustrate, in words and art, the strength of agriculture in Kentucky, nicknamed the Bluegrass State. Two of this year's winning essays were written by students from Metcalfe County Elementary School
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Baseball: These Cats have nine lives By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Lexington, KY - Kentucky baseball has battled their way back into a conversation that just weeks ago, was useless. A few weeks ago, talk surrounding this year's iteration of the Bat Cats had turned from early season optimism to debating whether the Cats would even make the NCAA Tournament field at all. Now? There is a visible path into which they could not only make it, but they could actually host. It's a long shot, but the shot is there. It exists, even if it is still clinging onto life support. There is hope (albeit small). That is what makes this weekend's series so crucial. In my eyes, Kentucky needs to win one of their next two series to just be comfortably "in". However, the opportunity to change the way people are talking nationally is right there for the taking, and it starts on Friday at Florida. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-05-07 10:10:57 | Comments | See topic Sports Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for May 9 In Memory Birthday, Larry Blake Pinson, Campbellsville/Pikeville, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy VanDyke Barnett, Taylor Co., KY native (1920-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jonathan S. Huddleston, Russell Co., KY (1990-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann Hendricks, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Sallee, formerly of Taylor Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Edrington, Taylor Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claudia Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eileen Compton, Adair Co., KY (1928 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lissie Mae Perkins Ervin, Greensburg, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharlene Judy Doyle, Adair County, KY (1951-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth M. Johnson, Adair Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Wade Owens, 93, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester Lee Wesley, Casey County, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brent Harrison, 62, Casey County, KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Jane York, 73, Burkesville, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carrie Mae Phillips, Taylor County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Riddle Ferguson, 94, Burkesville, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila Fay England, 54, Columbia, KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stewart Cochran, 62, Casey Co., KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Suzie Whitman Ford, 52, Green Co., KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Ronald (Ronnie) Wilson, 67, formerly of Greensburg, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Alice Behringer, 64, Burkesville, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Joyce Hart, 67, Georgetown, KY, formerly of Russell Springs, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Vibbert Martin, 90, Glasgow, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Grider Parrish, Adair County, KY (1963-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Ray (Bubby) Roberts, Jr., 44, Columbia, KY (1976-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Condy Lee Young, 78, Columbia, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Kenneth H. Pope, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elnora Burton, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freddie Loy, 81, Adair County, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Marie Walterham, 88, Adair Co. native (1937-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Sue Martin, 61, Monticello, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Clements, Casey Co., KY native (1956-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Mae Kirkpatrick-Forrest, 76, Savoyard, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William G. (Bill) Bradshaw, 88, Greensburg, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William "David" Loy, Adair County, KY native (1945-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Xander (Marty) Hopper, 16, Campbellsville, KY (2006-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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