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Phillip Coffey - Vagabond

By Phillip Coffey
He will not languish here nor over there
A Vagabond pushing forward his cart
Selling his wares of mostly cotton and some
High priced assorted silk underwear.

His hands are worn and OH the pain!
Of years of working in creeks and valleys
And hills eroding on the pathway to the sea.
Never tardy was he or soil dispersal among
His cliental of rich or the most needy.


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2026-06-24 20:43:12 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene


Red Clover


2026-06-24 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
Red clover adding a pop of color to summer lawns in Kentucky.


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Letter: Looking for rock and roll concerts

Pam Capozziello writes:
I am a huge rock and roll music fan, especially of the 80s music era. Just wondering if there are any good hard rock and roll groups doing concerts in our area or locally. If anyone knows of some good ones with a good lead vocalist please let me know!

They don't make music anymore like they did back in the 80s and 90s! They did not use auto tune so you had to be able to sing well or else the group would not last long. There is a singer from Australia named John Farnham whom I would encourage all hard rock music fans to check out on YouTube! His voice is the best I have ever heard in my entire life! Phenomenal singer! Check out John Farnham with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He did a remake of the Beatles "Help" and he is known as The Voice of Australia.
Got tips about shows or venues this summer? Use the CM Comment Form to let us know.


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2026-06-24 16:54:06 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 59 F
Casey: 58 · Cumberland: 58 · Green: 59
Metcalfe: 65 · Russell: 58 · Taylor: 59
Updated at 4:30am Thursday, June 25, 2026
  High/Low: 61 F / 59 F
SLP: 1014.5
Wind: N at 0
Dewpoint: 59 F
Relative Humidity: 100%
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


Vacation Bible School starts July 6 at Cane Valley Baptist

From Connie Young

Cane Valley Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 5:30pmCT to 8pmCT nightly on July 6 through 10, 2026. This year's theme is Illumination Station: Shining a light on who Jesus really is (John 8:12). There will be classes for 4 year olds through 8th grade, featuring bible study time, music & missions, outdoor activities, food and crafts.

Cane Valley Baptist Church is located at 3145 Cane Valley Church Road, Columbia, KY. For more information, call Clay at 270-405-0770.


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2026-06-24 16:48:46 | Comments | See topic Church News

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June Dairy Month proclaimed at Dairy Day event

From Trey Stephens
City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor

The City of Columbia and the Adair County FFA hosted June Dairy Day at the Extension Office on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The event featured ice cream courtesy of Prairie Farms and other items were given away from the Dairy Alliance.

The event also featured a proclamation signing, recognizing June as Dairy Month in Columbia. Our thanks go to the Adair County Extension Office, The Dairy Alliance, Prairie Farms, and everyone who made this possible.

Proclamation for June Dairy Day 2026:


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2026-06-24 16:21:00 | Comments

Events scheduled for today, June 25, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
NoonCTAdair Tourism Commission special called meeting (ID:70857 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
4:00pmCTACHS SBDM Council meeting (ID:70854 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:30pmCTVacation Bible School at Russell Springs Christian Church (ID:70805 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCTVacation Bible School at Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church (ID:70774 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Bible School at Bethany Baptist Church (ID:70821 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:30pmCTThe Inspirations in concert at Egypt Christian Church (ID:70833 | 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.

June Dairy Day


2026-06-24 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Trey Stephens.
The City of Columbia and the Adair County FFA hosted June Dairy Day at the Extension Office on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The event featured ice cream courtesy of Prairie Farms and other items were given away from the Dairy Alliance.

Back row: Brent Moore, Katie Kean, Hudson Hancock, Allee Campbell, Abby Maulden, Kantlee Harvey, Breanna Foster

Front row: Gabby Barnes, Mayor Pamela Hoots, Ethan Wooten


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Life goes by fast, make each day count
For Day 176 of 2026. There are 189 days remaining in 2026.

You wake a young man...

are middle age at lunch...

by dinner you can imagine your death.
-- From the book, Beautiful Ruins, by Jess Walter


There is no more text for this article. Posted on 2026-06-25 01:35:19

Why don't we live like that?

By Narda Tate

My husband and I had just returned home to the United States after working for 2 years in Bosnia. Part of getting settled back into being in America was buying a home. We eventually found and bought a home through a distinguished looking, kindly real estate agent. He was very nice and during our conversations he told us that his wife was a nurse at a hospital in the next town north of us.

After getting settled in and ready to start working again, I found myself with a job at that same hospital and after a little time, met our agent's wife. She was a sweet and competent nurse and I thought no more about it. That is, until the day I heard that our real estate agent, her husband, had passed away. It was a shock, but I learned that he had suffered from a debilitating disease that had slowly claimed him over a few years.

Several weeks later, his widow came into the Human Resources Department where I worked and we talked for a little bit about her husband and her loss. I do not know why I ever asked her the question that came to my mind - in retrospect it seems that it was perhaps a little too personal - but I am so thankful that I asked. Her response changed my life.


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2026-06-24 09:56:37 | Comments

Keith is proud of T.J. investment in long term health

"It's about investing in long term health and vitality and quality of your life for our friends, our neighbors and our families here at home...""

By Anthony Keith, Respiratory Supervisor, TJ Health Columbia

I began my journey with TJ six years ago at the height of the COVID pandemic. And those challenging times, working alongside some dedicated healthcare professionals really made a lasting impact on me. As an Adair County native, this day is deeply personal for me. I'm thrilled to help to bring this much needed cardiopulmonary rehab service to the community where I grew up.

For far too long, patients have had to go elsewhere, drive long distances for the care that they needed. And being able to provide targeted, individualized rehabilitation to the people of Adair and surrounding counties is a dream come true.


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2026-06-23 22:42:16 | Comments | See topic Health Care

T.H. Health Cardiopulmonary Rehab opens Tuesday

"Recovery shouldn't mean traveling away from home...""

ByJodie Holgate, EVP of Patient Care Services

For so many of our neighbors here in Columbia and across Adair County, a heart attack, heart surgery, or a diagnosis like COPD doesn't just change in a single moment. It changes how someone breathes, how they move, and how they show up for the people they love.

Recovery from those events shouldn't mean traveling away from home, shouldn't mean going away from family, or away from the community who knows you, but today that will change.


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2026-06-23 21:58:44 | Comments | See topic Health Care

Ribbon cutting at new Cardiopulmonary Rehab service


2026-06-23 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
T.J. Health Columbia is proud to open a new cardiopulmonary rehabilitation service. The Chamber of Commerce ribbon was was held Tuesday with this group of supporters, friends and staff. The program is designed to support patients recovering from heart and lung conditions, including heart attack, heart surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other cardiovascular or pulmonary diagnoses.


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KSP investigates fatal collision on KY 61 in Adair County

Posted by Jonathan Houk on Facebook

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 61, near Blue Ridge Circle, in Adair County, just after 4:30 P.M. CDT yesterday afternoon.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Wayne Werth, 56, of Columbia, was traveling south on KY 61 in a 2018 Cadillac XT5. Mr. Werth crossed the centerline and entered the northbound lane of KY 61 into the path of a 2008 Jeep Liberty traveling north on KY 61, operated by a 16-year-old juvenile. The juvenile attempted to avoid the collision by steering maneuvers but was unable to do so.


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2026-06-23 19:20:38 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Courtney Carter to lead LWU Sport Performance Program

By Duane Bonifer

Courtney Carter, one of Kentucky's leading voices in college sport and higher education, has been named to lead Lindsey Wilson University's sport performance program.

Carter - who brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education, sport management instruction and college athletics research - will oversee Lindsey Wilson's sport performance major, which is the first in Kentucky and the second in the nation.

The program is designed to document, assess and strengthen learning that occurs through collegiate sport participation, giving student-athletes an academic framework for understanding what they learn through practice, training, competition, rehabilitation and team membership.

"It's exciting to be on the ground floor of this dynamic new academic program," said Carter. "This program gives students a way to study what they are already living every day through sport. It helps them understand how sport is science, how sport is education and how sport is art."


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2026-06-23 16:12:40 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University


KDFW: Sightings of young black bears increase in summer

From Lisa Jackson

Frankfort, KY - Sightings of black bears have recently been occurring in neighborhoods, backyards, urban areas, and even on dash cams and doorbell cameras in areas of Kentucky not accustomed to seeing many of them. Biologists and game wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources want the public to know that this is normal bear behavior and encourage the public to learn more about Kentucky bears to better understand and live safely with them.

In late spring and early summer, young male black bears get pushed out of areas where they were raised in eastern Kentucky by older and more dominant male bears for mating season. These juveniles may wander up to several weeks or more into unfamiliar territory in search of food, good habitat and prospective mates before instinctively returning to the mountains by the fall. Bears can travel 20 miles or more in a day if left undisturbed, and Kentucky bears have been suspected of traveling as far away as Missouri in recent years.


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2026-06-23 15:59:16 | Comments

ACSO: Injury accident involved 2 motorcycles

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to E. KY 80 to an injury accident involving two motorcycles.

Patrick Hampton, age 39, of Louisville was operating a 2018 Harley Davidson, traveling east of KY 80, when he slowed down to make a right hand turn into a business, Hampton's motorcycle was struck in the rear by a 2005 Triumph motorcycle being operated by Kevin Smith, age 36, of Indiana.

Riders of both motorcycles were taken to TJ Columbia ER by Adair EMS for treatment of their injuries. The accident is being investigated by Adair County Deputy Richard Shirley.


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2026-06-23 15:56:49 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Welcoming guests at the new Cardiopulmonary Rehab


2026-06-23 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Anthony Keith, at left, is the Respiratory Supervisor, at TJ Health Columbia. He is pictured with Doug Thompson and Rick Wilson, at right, Respiratory Therapists in the department. They were proud to welcome folks to the opening of the new Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation service Tuesday.


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KSP offering $71K starting salaries for Cadet Class 108

From Sherry Bray

Frankfort, KY - On June 23, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced that the agency is now accepting applications through its online portal for new troopers hoping to join Cadet Class 108. KSP is offering an increased starting salary for sworn officers, with compensation starting at $71,000 annually. Troopers are also eligible for 100 hours of overtime and additional federally funded overtime opportunities. For the first time in the agency's history, cadets will receive mileage reimbursement while attending the academy and will complete the newly revamped 22-week training curriculum, which provides cadets extended weekend breaks to visit home during training, and begin their careers sooner while still receiving top-notch law enforcement training that the agency has provided since its inception.


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2026-06-23 15:55:19 | Comments

KYDOR: Temporary Operations Pause coming in August

The Kentucky Department of Revenue (KY DOR) is continuing a multi-year upgrade to our tax system to improve data security and provide faster and more efficient customer service. KY DOR will temporarily pause operations for the next phase of our tax system update beginning August 5, 2026. KY DOR systems and online tax portals, including MyTaxes, will be unavailable during the upgrade from August 5-13, 2026. KY DOR intends to resume normal operations on Friday, August 14, 2026.

During the operations pause, KY DOR staff will only be able to provide limited assistance, as they will not have access to view taxpayer information. We encourage everyone to complete any pending tax-related tasks as soon as possible.


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2026-06-23 15:52:15 | Comments | See topic Kentucky

Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 25
Happy Anniversary, Bob and Andi Chelf | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Bradley and Holly Caldwell (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Bryan and Crystal Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Dale and Brenda Janes (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Ken and Jean Lefaivre (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Kyle and Judy Coffey Stephens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mendell and Teresa Milby (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Odell and Shirley Corbin (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tim and Cheri Olson (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Casey Alan Richards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hagen Christopher Wayne McQueary (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hillary Brooke Klingberg (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Luke Partin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Judy Corbin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Keri Willis (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madolyn Kate Brown | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sheri Banks Little (1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stacy Hare | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tony Grant | (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.

ACSO: Probation and Parole scam alert

From Sheriff Gary Roy
Adair County Sheriff's Office

The Adair County Sheriff's Office has received a notification that scammers called an individual claiming to be with Adair County Kentucky Probation and Parole. Scammers went on to tell the individual that they were an emergency contact for a family member who was incarcerated.

They knew the person's name, age and so forth, as well as knew the person's family members and phone numbers. They proceeded to ask for $750.00 dollars for an ankle monitor. So if you receive any calls of this nature, hang up immediately and do not give any personal information out or send any money to anyone or anywhere.

Feel free to contact the Sheriff's Office with any questions or concerns.


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2026-06-23 15:50:13 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Jane Clemens' story flows through Darlene Campbell

This is the story of Columbia native Jane Lampton Clemens, mother of Mark Twain, researched and performed by Darlene Campbell at the Mark Twain Storytelling Festival on June 20, 2026. Darlene's words follow:

When I was five years old with Christina, our house slave, how the knife got from the potato to my eye, I'll never know, but it happened, and I never could see well out of that eye again. However, as most people put glasses on to read, I have to take them off because my son, Samuel, whom you may or may not know, was afraid that I would forget what I was supposed to say in my old age. So he wrote me a letter reminding me, "Dear mother, you know how absent-minded you are. So I thought I should write you some reminders of the things that you need to say when you tell those people about your trip from Columbia, Kentucky to Hannibal, Missouri." And that's what I want to talk to you about today - how I came to be born in Columbia and ended up in Hannibal, Missouri.


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2026-06-22 23:38:20 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene

Adair Co. on edge of Resident Bear Range in Kentucky


2026-06-23 - Frankfort, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife .
Black Bear distribution in Kentucky, based on reports from 2020-2026. Sightings of black bears have recently been occurring in neighborhoods, backyards, urban areas, and even on dash cams and doorbell cameras in areas of Kentucky not accustomed to seeing many of them. Biologists and game wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources want the public to know that this is normal bear behavior and encourage the public to learn more about Kentucky bears to better understand and live safely with them.


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Storytellers brought history to life at first ever MTS Festival

By Duane Bonifer

Area residents had the rare opportunity to hear from a Revolutionary War hero, a medical pioneer and one of the greatest American authors on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival.

Held at Lindsey Wilson University, the event featured seven speakers who celebrated the art of storytelling, local history and Mark Twain's ancestral ties to Columbia.

Twain was born in 1835 in Missouri as Samuel Langhorne Clemens, but his mother, Jane Lampton Clemens, was born on June 18, 1803, in Columbia. She married John Marshall Clemens in May 1823 in Columbia. The couple moved to Tennessee before settling in Missouri in 1835.

The Mark Twain Storytelling Festival was the brainchild of students in Lindsey Wilson theatre professor Robert Brock's arts administration class, who presented their idea for an annual cultural event for Columbia-Adair County to Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots.


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2026-06-22 18:45:44 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

KY Afield Video: June 20, 2026 Full Show


On this week's episode of Kentucky Afield: headed out on the Cumberland River, catching bait and searching for big striped bass! Then, checking in with biologists to see where those stripers come from. Finally, wrapping it all up by heading out on Dale Hollow at night to beat the heat and fish for smallmouth!


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2026-06-22 18:37:15 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors

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

Fiesta Mexico of Columbia
819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT
Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Thursday Special: Enchiladas Rancheras 3 cheese enchiladas topped with pork cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and enchilada sauce, served with a salad. $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


Happy Hawg BBQ
114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. 270-585-4671. Open from 10:30amCT to 5pmCT Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover accepted.
Happy Hawg BBQ is open again on Jamestown Street with shoulder, brisket, chicken, smoked bologna, and ribeye steaks, plus burgers and hotdogs, cold cut sandwiches, fries, nachos, appetizers, homemade sides, ice cream cups, Italian Ice cups, and more!

Randy Young, owner


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 Co. School District
Adair Co. Schools Summer Feeding Program, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476.

All children ages 1 - 18 years old who are residents are encouraged to participate in the Adair Co. Schools Summer Feeding Program
  • Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.
    Breakfast from 8amCT to 8:45amCT
    Lunch from 10:30amCT to 11:15amCT.

  • Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY
    Bulk pick up meal kits with 5 days of breakfast and 5 days of lunch with one pickup from 2:30pmCT to 4:30pmCT.


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 Thursday, June 25, 2026:
Pork chop, mashed potatoes, peas, roll, margarine, cookie, milk



Agenda for June 23 Fiscal Court meeting

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

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 4:30pmCT on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex basement located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The public is invited to attend.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-06-22 18:30:16 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Tourism to hold special called meeting Thursday

From Paige Nickel, Adair County Executive Director of Tourism

The Adair County Tourism Commission will hold a special called meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12noonCT. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Kentucky State Matching Funds.

Meetings are held at the Adair County Welcome & Development Center, located at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, Kentucky.



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2026-06-22 14:35:26 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Reception kicked of Mark Twain Storytelling Festival


2026-06-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
A reception in the Lindsey Wilson University W.W. Slider Humanities Center on Friday June 19, 2025, kicked off the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival.

The event celebrated the art of storytelling, along with Mark Twain's Columbia roots.


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ACES SBDM Council to meet June 23

From M. Jordan Williams, Principal
Adair County Elementary School

Adair County Elementary School's School-Based Decision Making Council will hold a Special Called* Meeting at 3:30pmCT on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in the Library at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY. (*Due to Cancellation of Regular Meeting)

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-06-22 13:48:53 | Comments | See topic Education


Remembrances for June 25
In Memory Birthday, Jesse R. Welch, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna Myrtle York, Jamestown, KY (1925-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Randall Hammond, Russell Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edro Harvey, Breeding, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ethel June Warren Sluder, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daniel Marion Whitlock, Green Co., KY (1937 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emma Jean Burbridge, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Hymon Pierce, Adair County, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ila J. Judd, Greensburg, KY (1920-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Mathew Dale Grider, Liberty, KY (1978-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John (Guy) Hancock, 90, Hancock Mtn, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Reynolds, Taylor County, KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jack Pierce, Burkesville, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Jeannie Moss, Jamestown, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Opal Helm Liberty, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul E. Krage, 51, Russell County, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucian T. (Luke) Beard, 84, Knifley, Adair Co., KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bennie Spears, Casey County, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray William Sheppard, 60, Metcalfe Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Mae Short Curry, 78, Horse Cave, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susan Melanie Whalen, 57, Russell County, KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Roots, 67, formerly of Campbellsville, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Perkins Barr, 59, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby (Bob) Bruce Rowe, 78, Somerset, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Morrison, 67, Burkesville, KY (1955-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darry Dale McElroy, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delbert Lee (Peanut) Dotson, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John A. (Johnny) Helm, 54, Greensburg, KY (1966-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jordan Wayne Coppage, 33, Taylor County, KY (1986-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kezia Ximenes, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Crum, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucreta Eads, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Allender, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Linda Denton, 52, Columbia, KY (1969-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Sparks, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peter Arnett, Taylor County, KY (1933-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Parrott, 82, Taylor County, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Murphy, 75, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
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