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Ribbon Cutting for H.O.P.E. Counseling is Nov 21

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at NoonCT on Friday, November 21, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of H.O.P.E. Counseling. Refreshments will be served.

H.O.P.E. Counseling is located at 44 Miranda Lane, Columbia, KY.


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2025-11-05 15:00:19 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce


Almost Full Moon


2025-11-05 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Roldcat.
The clouds in the east reflected the late afternoon sun as it was getting ready to set in the west. The almost full moon rose in the midst of those clouds making for a serene view not often seen. Tuesday's moon was illuminated 96%. The moon will be full on Wednesday morning at 7:20am.


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KY Vietnam Veterans Memorial to host Veterans Day events

From Whitney Wurzel

Frankfort, KY - - The Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial (KVVM) in Frankfort recently completed two significant projects: adding the name of a Kentucky-born Vietnam veteran who was previously missing from the memorial, and replacing several concrete piers that support the memorial plaza.

As 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, KVVM invites the public to visit and take part in its upcoming Veterans Day events.
  • A Veterans Day Service will be held at 11amET on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the memorial, immediately followed by a special presentation exploring the memorial's meaning, design and history.

  • A Veterans Day Observance will be held at 11amET on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, also featuring a briefing on the memorial's unique design and enduring significance.
"As we mark 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, it's more important than ever for younger generations to step forward, learn about the sacrifices of Kentucky's own veterans and carry on the legacy of those who gave their lives for this country," said Jerry Cecil, member of the KVVM Board of Directors. "Honoring these heroes is about ensuring their courage and service continue to inspire future generations."

The Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located at 365 Vernon Cooper Lane, Frankfort, KY, and is open seven days a week with no reservation required. To learn more, visit kyvietnammemorial.net. For Adair listings, click kyvietnammemorial.net/kentuckys-fallen-directory.


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2025-11-05 11:53:47 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 45 F
Casey: 41 · Cumberland: 32 · Green: 43
Metcalfe: 44 · Russell: 39 · Taylor: 43
Updated at 5:30am Thursday, November 6, 2025
  High/Low: 53 F / 44 F
SLP: 1021.8
Wind: E at 1
Dewpoint: 35 F
Relative Humidity: 67.11%
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


Another chance to give blood on Nov 19

See also: Red Cross blood drive on Nov 19

There will be a community blood drive from 10:30amCT to 3:30pmCT on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia. All donors who give blood at this upcoming drive will receive a Big Blue Crush shirt (while supplies last).

Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522.


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2025-11-05 11:34:08 | Comments | See topic Health Care


LWU to install special parking signs for veterans

By Duane Bonifer

Military veterans took extra steps to serve their country, and now the Lindsey Wilson University community will help them save a few steps whenever they park their vehicle on the university's A.P. White Campus.

Lindsey Wilson will install six special signs on campus that will reserve those parking spaces for veterans.

"We can never say 'thank you' enough to the men and women who made so many personal sacrifices to serve our country," said Lindsey Wilson Dean of Students Chris Schmidt. "This is but a small way the Lindsey Wilson community can thank our veterans every day of the year. These signs will also serve as a daily reminder to our students that we get to enjoy so much in our lives because of those who selflessly gave so much to our country through their service."

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Lindsey Wilson community will honor the region's veterans at the university's annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon.


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2025-11-05 11:14:23 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Events scheduled for today, November 6, 2025
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
11:00amCTServices for Jewell Wade Dotson, 71, Columbia, KY (1954-2025) (ID:69851 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:30pmCT4-H Country Ham Auction (ID:69709 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Master Cattlemen Program: Herd Health (ID:69744 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
7:00pmCT LWU Department of Theatre presents Anne of Green Gables: The Musical
V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson St., Columbia, KY (ID:69804 | 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.

LWU to install special parking signs for veterans


2025-11-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University Dean of Students Chris Schmidt, left, shows Russell Lunsford '70, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6097, one of the six special parking signs for veterans that will be installed on campus.


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Chamber of Commerce to meet Nov 11

From Ellen Zornes, Executive Director
Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly meeting at NoonCT on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the basement of the Columbia-Adair County Welcome & Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

Goodwill Industries will be the Program & Lunch Sponsor.


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2025-11-05 11:10:28 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce

Columbia City Council November meeting report

From Mayor Pam Hoots

The Columbia City Council met in their regular monthly meeting on Monday at City Hall with several items discussed.

The City authorized the surplus of a fire truck; and, an authorization to advertise for bids. They approved four (4) of the Reserved for Veterans Parking signs, which will be placed in areas of the city limits. Paul Smith, who is with the local VFW, was in attendance for the meeting.

They opened bids for the renovation and updating of restroom facilities at City Hall. The bid was awarded to Jason Collins of Columbia.


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2025-11-05 11:10:07 | Comments | See topic Local Government

CPD: Monthly activity report for Oct 2025

From Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots

The Columbia Police Department has issued their monthly activity report for October, 2025.

Services Provided:
  • 811 Calls For Service/Contacts
  • 81 Citations Issued.
  • 17 Motorist Assists
  • 17 Escorts
  • 23 Accidents Investigated
Training Completed:
  • Officer Trent Williams completed two hours of the Department of Criminal Justice Training
  • Officer Travis Bell completed eight hours of "Ballistic Shield," operator training in Lexington, KY
  • Officers Dustin Bunch and Tyler McKinney completed sixteen hours of (ARIDE) Training in Elizabethtown, Kentucky for Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
The Substance Abuse Educational Trailer was shown at Lindsey Wilson University. The Columbia Police Department donated a surplus compressed air tank to the Breeding Fire Department.


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2025-11-05 08:18:50 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Travel: Lindholm Hill Viking Burial Grounds


2025-11-05 - Aalborg, Denmark - Photo by Veronica Arnold.
On the Arnolds' trip, Veronica took a tour of Lindholm Hoje, a major Viking burial site and former settlement situated to the north of and overlooking the city of Aalborg in Denmark. Next door is a museum which features Viking era and iron age remains from 400ad to 900ad.

Veronica writes, "The museum inside starts with iron age artifacts and explanations of what the land was like during the early periods. The use of flint was common as access to metals wasn't common in the earth. Trade increased and then use of copper increased. Clothes changed from animal hydes to woven wool costumes.

Upstairs, the exhibits focuses more on the Viking era. Was funny to see the 'trading' that Vikings did which changed their own culture. Civilizations near coast lines were often raised by Vikings. Their jewelry and other goods were brought home to be traded within the Vikings' own society. Weird to see it from the Viking perspective. Very lovely area to view."


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Student Leader of the Blue Raider Band

Carlee Huckaby '29 plays key role as drum major of the Lindsey Wilson University Band.

By Duane Bonifer

At the Lindsey Wilson University football game on Saturday, November 8, 2025, Blue Raider fans will celebrate the careers of 23 students who will take part in their final regular-season game at Parnell Family Stadium.

But for Carlee Huckaby '29, things are only beginning.

Huckaby has been the drum major this year for the Lindsey Wilson Band. And the nursing major from Columbia says she's excited about what the future holds for the Blue Raider musicians.

"This first year has been amazing," said Huckaby, the daughter of Roger and Bobbie Huckaby of Columbia.

Huckaby said a big reason for the amazing 2025 fall semester is because of Robert Palmer, who is in his first year as Lindsey Wilson director of bands.

"He is so positive, and he always has something nice to say," said Huckaby. "Even if we have something to work on, he's a person who builds us up rather than breaks us down."


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2025-11-05 08:02:53 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

UPS plane crash update, 3 known fatalities

Frankfort, KY - (Nov. 4, 2025) - Gov. Andy Beshear joined emergency management officials and first responders at Louisville Metro Hall to update Kentuckians on the UPS plane crash near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The first report of the crash came in at approximately 5:15 p.m. EST.

UPS flight 2976 from Louisville, Kentucky, to Honolulu - an MD-11 with three crew members on board - was involved in a catastrophic crash just beyond the takeoff runway. While there was no hazardous cargo on board, impacts can create dangerous conditions and items on the ground where the crash took place can also cause potential hazards.


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2025-11-04 21:05:40 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Adair Co. Grand Jury Oct 30 indictments

On Thursday, Oct 30, 2025, the Adair County Circuit Court Grand Jury met and handed down indictments against 9 individuals from Columbia and Russell Springs, KY. Charges included possession, flight, wanton endangerment, criminal mischief, theft, rape, kidnapping, strangulation, assault, terroristic threatening, menacing, resisting arrest, public intoxication, failure to comply with sex offender registration, burglary, and disarming a police officer.

NOTE: Indictments are considered formal charges. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

The indictments can be viewed here:
2025-11-04-Adair-Indictments-114-122-Redacted (PDF, 10.2MB)


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2025-11-04 15:28:44 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

KY Students invited to enter KDA poster and essay contest

From Madison Pergrem Cannon

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky students are invited to enter the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's (KDA) annual Poster and Essay Contest, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has announced.

The theme of the 2026 contest is "Bluegrass Roots, Agriculture Strong" encouraging contestants to illustrate in words, original artwork, or photographs how Kentucky's heritage is reflective in its agriculture.

Students in grades K-12 may submit a poster, an essay of 500 words or less, or a digital entry, which may be photos or original digital artwork. Each entry must include the actual written theme and be postmarked by Friday, March 20, 2026. Contest rules and an entry form are at kyagr.com/marketing/poster-essay-contest.html.


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2025-11-04 15:19:36 | Comments | See topic Education

Scenic Kentucky: Fall colors


2025-11-05 - Frankfort, KY - Photo by Pen.
Lots of yellows and golds line Sportsmans Lane on the campus of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife.


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Dreamcatcher Program grants first recipient's dream

From Bart Logsdon

Glasgow, KY - The T.J. Community Mission Foundation has launched the Dreamcatcher Program, designed to fulfill a dream for critically or terminally ill patients residing in the T.J. Regional Health service area. The new program provides meaningful experiences for individuals facing life-threatening illnesses by helping them live out a personal dream close to home.

The program's inaugural Dreamcatcher recipient is Tiffany Wilson of Edmonton. Tiffany and her parents experienced a dream come true with a recent trip to Dollywood.

The all-inclusive trip featured a two-day pass to Dollywood, accommodations at Dollywood's Dream More Resort & Spa, and tickets to Dolly Parton's Stampede and Pirate's Voyage Dinner Show.

All expenses associated with Tiffany's experience were covered by the Dreamcatcher Program.


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2025-11-04 14:55:04 | Comments | See topic Health Care

Happy 11th birthday North Century Pharmacy

NCP Mission: Help more people feel better - faster, and for good.

By Easton Bryant


Happy 11th birthday, North Century Pharmacy. We used to celebrate every year on November 3rd. And it was fun. Maybe we'll get back to it one of these days. Right now, though, we've got irons in the fire that deserve 100% of our energy and focus, including a remodel and some secret projects you'll see unfold soon enough.

Anyway, here are 11 lessons learned over 11 years that come to mind today:


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2025-11-04 10:13:33 | Comments | See topic Health Care

Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 6
Happy Anniversary, Dinesh Dee and Sheetal Daryanani (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Holmes (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brent Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daryl VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eddie Franklin (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kai'Den (Roach) Ingermann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny England | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kenny Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Marshall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Liam Luke Darnell (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lynn Dudley (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Murrell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Miller Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nancy Abernathy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patricia Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rhonda Atwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Brown Garmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Steve Cox | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Sinclair (1990) | (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.

High school students lead voter registration drive

From Joe Arnold

Louisville, KY - With the 2026 mid-term elections one year away, hundreds of new voters have been added to the rolls in Kentucky thanks to high school students participating in Co-op Champions, a program coordinated by Kentucky Electric Cooperatives, the association of all 26 electric co-ops in the commonwealth.

Thirteen seniors who served as delegates on the weeklong Electric Cooperative Washington Youth Tour this summer, including Hunter Farmer at Taylor County High School, are enlisted in the leadership initiative that takes their youth tour experience to the next level. Modeled after the cooperative principles that drive Kentucky's member-owned electric co-ops, the Co-op Champions program empowers students to engage in their communities, take initiative, and practice civic responsibility. In addition to supporting their local co-ops and volunteering in their communities, each of the Co-op Champions students hosted a Co-ops Vote registration drive.


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2025-11-04 08:32:35 | Comments | See topic Education

Food distribution at Old Concord on Nov 8

From Phyllis Burris

The Old Concord Community Church Food Pantry will have its next food distribution from 9amCT to 11amCT (or as long as supplies last) on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Old Concord Community Church is located at 5996 Fairplay Rd., on Hwy 704, a mile past the Fairplay Store. We look forward to serving you Saturday!


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2025-11-04 08:21:41 | Comments | See topic Church News

Sophia Durbin's Country Ham Basket


2025-11-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Ashley Curry.
Thirty-four 4-H Youth will be auctioning off country hams produced as part of their 4-H Country Ham project at this year's 4-H Country Ham Auction on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Each youth has created a ham gift basket that will be auctioned off along with their ham.

Sophia Durbin's Pumpkin Patch Country Ham Basket, above, includes honey, jam, scented candle, cutting board, and fall decorations.


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Lindsey Wilson to host panel on Educational Value of Sport

By Duane Bonifer

The educational benefits and professional value of competitive sports in higher education will be the topic of an upcoming panel at Lindsey Wilson University.

Four national scholars on the topic will discuss "The Educational Value of Sport" at 3pmCT on Monday, November 10, 2025, in the Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be moderated by Lindsey Wilson Assistant Vice President for Student Success Eric Carter.

The panel will feature:
  • David Hollander, a clinical professor at New York University's Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport
  • Lou Matz, a philosophy professor at the University of the Pacific (California)
  • Courtney Murray, an instructor of sport management at Campbellsville (Kentucky) University
  • Erianne Weight, a professor of sport administration at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
The panelists are members of the Sport Major Collective, a group of scholars who help colleges and universities transform the athlete experience into a rigorous form of academic study.


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2025-11-04 08:08:31 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Heaven Bound to sing at Victory Community Church

From Kathy Shelton

Heaven Bound will be singing at Columbia Victory Community Church at 10:30amCT on Sunday, November 9, 2025. If you don't have a home church please come and worship with us.

If you haven't been to Victory in a while, we've made a few changes since the flooding earlier this year and would love to share the changes. Giving God all the glory for HIS protection during that time!! All are welcome! Come expecting! -Pastors Brandon Willis and Rick Shelton.

Victory Community Church is located at 1165 Russell Road, Columbia, KY.


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2025-11-03 17:46:35 | Comments | See topic Church News

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 5:30amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Non-smoking.
On the hot bar today, Thursday, November 6, 2025:
Catfish, Chicken Tenders, BBQ Ribs, Pulled Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans, Island Blend Veggies, Baby Carrots, Corn Nuggets, 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
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


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 November 6, 2025:
Breakfast: Chicken & Biscuit
Lunch: Bologna & Cheese Sandwich or Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Chili w/Crackers, Carrot & Celery Sticks, Yogurt Cup, Fresh Fruit Options

ACHS and ACMS menu for November 6, 2025:
Breakfast: Chicken & Biscuit
Lunch: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Chili w/Crackers, Carrot & Celery Sticks, Yogurt 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 Thursday, November 6, 2025:
Oven baked chicken, zucchini and tomatoes, Lima beans, roll, margarine, fruit, milk



2025 Adair Regional Book and Arts Fair exhibitors, Part 2

See Also: 2025 Book Fair: Authors and Exhibitors, Part 1

From Mike Watson

The Adair County Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show is coming up soon, from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Adair County VFW Post #6097, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY.

Authors and artisans who will be on hand with their works include Vonnie Kolbenschlag, Rick Lee, Russell Lunsford, Doug Peterson, Geri Reynolds, Andria Rounds, Tim Roy, Lou Ann Russell, Harold "Dick" Scholl , Pam and Brandon Spires, Lanny Tucker, Robert Allen Vaughn, Mike Watson, Donna Whitaker, Rodney White, Rebecca Williams, and Barbara Wright.

Click 'read more' for introductions to their work:


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2025-11-03 12:58:22 | Comments | See topic Books

The Nutcracker Ballet at Center for Rural Development

From Sharon Dodson

The Center for Rural Development and Lake Cumberland Performing Arts are proud to present The Kentucky Ballet Theatre's holiday performance of "The Nutcracker Ballet" at 7pmET on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at The Center for Rural Development's Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre, 2292 South Hwy. 27, Somerset, KY.

Set to Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, "The Nutcracker Ballet" follows young Clara on a magical Christmas Eve adventure filled with dancing snowflakes, a battle between toy soldiers and mischievous mice, and a visit to the glittering Land of Sweets ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Tickets start at $55.99 for adults and $45.99 for children and students, or $125 for families of four. To purchase tickets, visit www.centertech.com, call the Box Office at 606-677-6000, or stop by The Center. Tickets will be available for sale at the Box Office on the night of the performance.


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2025-11-03 12:44:40 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene

Carlee Huckaby leads the Blue Raider Band


2025-11-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University student Carlee Huckaby '29 of Columbia leads the band during the university's 2025 Homecoming football game on Oct. 25 at Parnell Family Stadium.


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Intersection Safety Improvement Project on US68 in Metcalfe Co.

From Wes Watt

An intersection safety improvement project is expected to begin on U.S. 68 in Metcalfe County. The intersection of U.S. 68 and KY 70 will be reconstructed to a new alignment just to the east of the current intersection. Crews will be working off the roadway in the first phase of the project, but lane closures in the area are possible.

Signs and message boards have been installed to inform motorists of the construction. The new alignment will feature safer approaches with better sight distance. The new alignment will be a straighter approach compared to the current curved approaches.

The project is expected to be completed in the winter of 2026. Scotty's Contracting & Stone LLC was awarded the contract in the amount of $2.8 million on September 3, 2025.


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2025-11-03 12:39:29 | Comments


Remembrances for November 6
In Memory Birthday Lena Richerson, 96, Taylor Co., KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Perry Watson, Jr., Glasgow, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Lois Elmore, Columbia, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lillian Mouser Bishop, Green Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lola Mae Guffey Mann, Russell Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Woodrow Wilson, Pulaski Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Loy Buchanan,, Adair County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Wade Conover, Columbia, KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin Lewis Robertson Green Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pamela Kay Glessing, Russell Co., KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florence Gore, Adair County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Hatfield, Casey County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Noel Evaleen Peers, Glasgow, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janie Woodrum, Casey County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Marshall Rothel Mott, Burkesville, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Lee Patton Evans, Casey Co., KY (1966-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Frances Nadene (Clements) Sears, 59, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Coe, 91, Russell County, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernest Ray Keith, 97, Metcalfe Co., KY (1918-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Garner, 75, Jamestown, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jenny L. Fugate, Russell Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Euldeen Brown, 79, Russell County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Rudy Ray Rogers, 60, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lavonna McKinney Corum, 57, Metcalfe Co., KY (1959-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Virginia Price, 77, Taylor Co,, KY/Marion County, KY native (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Azro L. Young, Louisville, KY/Columbia native (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Jean Patton, Taylor County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Cox, 66, Taylor County, KY/Marion County, KY native (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William 'Bill' Hall, 61, Taylor County, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deva Poff, 64, Casey County, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adrain (Odell) Callahan, 89, Mannsville, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Autic Vivan Loy, 84, Russell Co., KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice (Gayle) Wilson, 77, Liberty, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jennie Barnett, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine (Aunt Kai) Williams, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Lawless, 57, Russell County, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
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