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Carol Perkins: Swimmy Head Previous Column: Looking forward to Easter Week By Carol Perkins "My head's swimmin'," I complained to Guy. He looked puzzled, like I had a medical explanation to share. I could have given the reader some context clues, like "when I put my head over to pull out some weeds," but I wanted to see who might or might not know what a swimmy head is. Old-time expressions are hard to replace. Today, a swimmy head might be called "vertigo." That's far too medical. Plus, that was a movie in my day. A scary one. A swimmy head might go along with a "stove up" knee or neck. When I can't straighten it when I first get up, it's "stove up." Like a stovepipe. That goes along with the knee being "swoll up" or my head being "stopped up." Had a gripey stomach lately? Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 13:44:04 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
Class of 1976 inducted into LWU Golden Alumni Society By Shelby Burton For Alfred Gordon '76, returning to Lindsey Wilson University after nearly 50 years was more than a visit - it was a full-circle moment. "I never dreamed that I'd be here for such an event," said Gordon, a 1976 graduate and one of three inductees into this year's Golden Alumni Society. Gordon joined classmates, family and friends on campus for the annual Golden Alumni Society Luncheon, where members of the Class of 1976 were honored for reaching their 50th reunion milestone. He was joined by fellow 1976 classmates Randy Kessler '76 of Union, KY, and Linda Waggener of Columbia, KY, each recognized for careers and lives shaped in part by their time at Lindsey Wilson. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 13:26:49 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Next KY Virtual Job Fair is April 15 From James Hensley Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs The next Commonwealth of Kentucky Virtual Job Fair is scheduled for 9amCT to NoonCT on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This event is completely free for both employers and job candidates/seekers, providing an excellent opportunity to connect and explore career opportunities. Interested candidates and businesses can register with one of the links below: The first hour of the job fair is reserved for veterans and military families, and the remainder of the fair is open to all candidates. Job fairs are planned for the third Wednesday of each month in 2026. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-12 13:23:52 | Comments | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Movie: watch it and then prepare to vote By Linda Waggener Thinking about the 2026 elections, one thing most voters seem to share--regardless of party--is a quiet, persistent concern: how divided the country feels, and whether individual voices still matter in all the noise. That's what makes revisiting the movie, Swing Vote, feel less like entertainment and more like a mirror. In the film, Kevin Costner plays Bud Johnson, an ordinary, disengaged voter who suddenly finds himself holding the deciding vote in a presidential election. What unfolds is both comedic and uncomfortable: candidates reshape their policies overnight, not out of conviction, but out of calculation--saying whatever they think will win him over. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 13:04:28 | Comments | See topic Local Government 
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CPD: Louisville man charged with assault, strangulation On Friday, April 10, 2026, at approximately 11:37pmCT, the Columbia Police Department was dispatched to Holloway Drive in response to a reported domestic violence complaint. Columbia Police officers, along with the Adair County Sheriff's Office, located the alleged male suspect at the scene and took him into custody without incident. The female victim was transported by Adair County EMS to the T.J. Health Columbia Emergency Room, where she was treated and later released. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 12:42:09 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant at Barn Lot The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant opens this week at Barn Lot Theater. Performances run from April 16 through April 26, 2026, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7pmCT and Sunday matinees at 2:30pmCT. Barn Lot Theater Executive Director Kyle Hadley says, "Join us for a hilarious, laugh-out-loud journey as our beloved Four Old Broads take the stage to compete for the crown in a pageant like no other. With their signature sass and wit, Beatrice, Eaddy Mae, Imogene, and Maude are in the funniest Four Old Broads show yet!" (Note: This show is rated PG-13 for language and adult themes, ensuring an entertaining experience for all mature audiences.) Tickets can be purchased online at www.barnlottheater.org or by calling the box office at 270-432-2276. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-12 12:36:52 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene 
ACSO: Activity Report for March 2025 From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office The Adair County Sheriff's Office Activity Report for March 2025:
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Gov. Beshear signs House Bill 5 into law From Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY - On April 9, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 5 into law, serving as the first step toward creating Kentucky's first reentry campus in partnership with the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). The Governor also signed House Bill 7 to increase school bus safety for students and Senate Bill 102 to support retired Kentucky State Police. "My faith teaches me the importance of second chances, and I am grateful to know this joint vision between Team Kentucky and KCTCS was supported through bipartisan legislation, which I am proud to sign into law," said Gov. Beshear. "This first-of-its-kind reentry campus will increase second-chance opportunities, boost public safety and help us fill vital positions across our economy. This work will build on the progress we've made to secure historically low recidivism rates, making Kentucky a national model when it comes to public safety and second chances." The Governor thanked KCTCS President Ryan Quarles for his partnership and collaboration in creating a plan for a specialized prison education and reentry campus, which will be located at the Northpoint Training Center. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-12 12:27:31 | Comments | See topic Politics 
Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/ Adair Utilities District April 11, 2026 As of 3:39pmCT on April 11, 2026, the Boil Water Advisory for consumers on Highway 55 South starting at Gaddie Shamrock to 1665 Crocus Road and all side roads, Highway 92 and all intersecting and side roads, and all of Highway 900 and all side roads, has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-11 20:08:39 | Comments 
Columbia-Adair EDA to meet April 15 From Larry Walker, Chairman Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Board will hold the next monthly meeting at 8amCT on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Welcome and Development Center, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-10 13:36:59 | Comments | See topic Local Government 
KAFC approves $112K LFAVLP loan in Casey Co. From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 13 agricultural loans totaling $2,418,789 for projects across the Commonwealth today at its monthly board meeting. Large/Food Animal Veterinary Loan Program (LFAVLP) One LFAVLP loan totaling $112,500 was approved for a recipient in Casey County. LFVALP is designed to assist individuals licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Kentucky who desire to construct, expand, equip, or buy into a practice serving large animal producers, including goat, sheep, swine, and other smaller food animals. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-10 13:32:41 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden 
KY annual unemployment rate for 2025 was 4.6% From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's annual unemployment rate for 2025 was 4.6%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The U.S. annual unemployment rate was 4.3% in 2025. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-10 13:28:30 | Comments | See topic Kentucky
Martin in Regional Civics Bee for second time By Katelynn M. Molesky / The Adair Progress Last year, Harper Martin was the first Adair County student to enter and qualify for the Regional Civics Bee - a major achievement in itself. Now this year, she has done it once again. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-10 09:19:04 | Comments | See topic Education 
Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 12 Happy Birthday, Billy Huddleston, JR | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Joe Fudge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braylee Marie Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cosby (Cosmo) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grant Cockerham (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Izabella McKinney (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Chapman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaylence Brooke Bennett (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Dorman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Martha Lacy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Waggener (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Riley Robertson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sue Ann Collins, April 12. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesley Adam Sneed (1980) | (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.
Alumni return to LWU campus to celebrate 50 years For Alfred Gordon '76, returning to Lindsey Wilson University after nearly 50 years was more than a visit - it was a full-circle moment. "I never dreamed that I'd be here for such an event," said Gordon, a 1976 graduate and one of three inductees into this year's Golden Alumni Society. Gordon joined classmates, family and friends on campus for the annual Golden Alumni Society Luncheon, where members of the Class of 1976 were honored for reaching their 50th reunion milestone. He was joined by fellow 1976 classmates Randy Kessler of Union, KY, and Linda Waggener of Columbia, KY, each recognized for careers and lives shaped in part by their time at Lindsey Wilson. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-10 08:44:14 | Comments | See topic Education 
Trabue-Russell Student Art Show starts April 22 From Barry Loy The Trabue-Russell Student Art Show will be held from 2pmCT to 5:30pmCT daily, from Wednesday, April 22, 2026, through Friday, April 24, 2026, and from 10amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday April 25, 2026. The show features art by local students, preschool through high school. The historic Trabue-Russell House is located at 299 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY, overlooking the Square. Admission is FREE. The event is funded by the Jim Blair Memorial Fund, administered by the City of Columbia. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-09 15:08:29 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene 
Hospital District to meet April 14 From Neal M. Gold, CEO/Chairman of the Board Adair County Hospital District The regularly scheduled meeting of the Hospital District, planned for April 28, 2026, has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. The Adair County Hospital District Board of Trustees will meet in special called session at 5:30pmCT on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Special Called Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-09 14:58:35 | Comments | See topic Local Government
US Drought Monitor: Moderate Drought in Columbia Conditions for 42728, Columbia, Kentucky, worsened from Abnormally Dry (D0) to Moderate Drought (D1), according to this week's U.S. Drought Monitor. Columbia has now been in drought for the past week, since March 31, 2026. The Climate Prediction Center's April Drought Outlook, released on March 31, 2026, had predicted that drought conditions would not develop in April. For more information, visit www.drought.gov Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-09 14:45:18 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden 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, Sunday, April 12, 2026: Fiesta Mexico of Columbia 819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT Authentic Mexican Restaurant Sunday Special: Burrito Fiesta, $8.99 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.
Adair Co. Fiscal Court to meet on April 13 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 Monday, April 13, 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. 2026-04-09 14:42:02 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Letter: In search of Harper relatives Amber Ann Harper is searching for relatives of the late James Larry Harper of Metcalfe County, who passed way in September 2010. Friends and relatives can reach out to Amber by phone at 919-630-2378. Obituary: James Larry Harper, 66, Metcalfe Co., KY Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-04-09 09:06:36 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
April is Goat Month in Kentucky From Madison Pergrem Cannon Frankfort, KY - Kentucky goat producers and industry stakeholders joined Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials at the Lakeview Park in Frankfort to proclaim April as Goat Month in Kentucky. "Goats bring diversity to our agricultural landscape across Kentucky and more and more farmers are choosing to add them to their livestock," Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said. "They add a uniqueness to farm life, but they are also an excellent source of protein and dairy products. This month we salute all that goats add to our state's agricultural outlook." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-04-09 08:59:05 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for April 12 In Memory Birthday, Etwell S. Floyd, Liberty, KY (1924-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernard Stotts, Columbia, KY (1946-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert T. (Bobby) Callison, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Katherine Huddleston Parrish, Columbia, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dana Garrett Bradshaw, Cumberland Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Wilson, Columbia, KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Zimmerman Green, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delbert Dix, Taylor Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Charles (Hoppy) Baxter, Casey Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Fay Perkins Cox Jones, Taylor County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Wade Roberts, Taylor County, KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Skaggs Fisher, Green County, KY (1946-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Norris, Cumberland County, KY, (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Judge Walter Thurman, Cumberland Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald W. Goode, Bradfordville, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Allen Brewster, Summer Shade, KY (1923-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leava Dean Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Kaczorowski Heatter, Summer Shade, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della Mae Mendoza,, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray David Tooley, 89, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George P. Burress, III, 66, Taylor County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Keith Grant, 45, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co., KY, native (1971-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Campbell, Adair County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earnesteen Bryson, 81, Glensfork, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Tackett, Sr., Columbia, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herman Cook, 76, Green County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd Neal Lair, 77, Metcalfe County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Wesley Daniel, 66, Windsor, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Beasley Childress, 91, Dunnville, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Claristeen Reliford, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmer Lee Burton (1924 - 1996) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald C. McFarland, 70, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Len Middleton, Casey County, KY (1971-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Arnold, 83, Casey Creek, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hallie Mae Scott, native of Adair Co., KY (1911) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Compton, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Allen Ward, 60, Edmonton, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruthie Jean Cross, 88, Stone Bluff, IN (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Skylor Neal Turner, 30, Columbia, KY (1990-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Derringer, Taylor County, KY (1943-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thurston Pelston, WWII veteran | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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