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Adair Co. Fair annual Christmas Drive underway

The Adair County Fair Board is collections donations to provide toys & food cards to needy families in our community during the Christmas season.

If you know a family in need, please call 270-250-3075 or email adaircountyky.fair@gmail.com, and leave a message with the number of people in the household, a contact number and address for the household, plus the ages and gender of each child in the household. The last day to be added to the list is December 12, 2026.

Toys can be dropped off during normal business hours at Cash Express, 849 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY. To make a cash donation, contact a Fair Board member, call 270-250-3075, or email adaircountyky.fair@gmail.com.


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2026-11-06 09:54:06 | Comments | See topic Christmas


Winners of 15th LWU Belly Flop Championships


2026-11-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
The winners of the 15th Lindsey Wilson University Belly Flop Championships, Presented by the Nagode Family are joined by the judges on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Doris and Bob Holloway Health & Wellness Center natatorium.

Pictured, from left: LWU Athletic Director Willis Pooler '93; Antoine Marsaud of Yutz, France, "Most Creative Belly Flop"; Santiago Maciel '28 of Asuncion, Paraguay, first place; Lewis Dickinson '30 of Lichfield, England, third place; Enric Fernandez '27 of Barcelona, Spain; Chris Schmidt; and Director of Campus Recreation Tori Starks.


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ACSO: Juveniles transported for injuries after collision

From Deputy Emily Wall
Adair County Sheriff's Office

The Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle collision on Little Cake Road involving three juveniles at around 11pmCT on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling westbound on Little Cake Road when it traveled off the roadway onto the right shoulder and struck a tree. During the collision, two of the juveniles were ejected from the vehicle.

A 4-year-old female was transported to Norton Children's Hospital for treatment. A 2-year-old male was transported to TJ Samson Community Hospital's Just for Kids unit, while a 9-month-old juvenile was released into the care of family members.

The investigation and response involved the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County EMS, Adair County Fire Department, and Russell County EMS.

The Sheriff's Office reminds motorists of the importance of properly securing children in age- and size-appropriate child safety seats and ensuring all occupants are properly restrained while traveling.


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2026-11-06 09:38:51 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Links to Local Weather Conditions

Kentucky Mesonet Links:
Adair Co. - Casey Co. - Cumberland Co. - Green Co. - Metcalfe Co. - Russell Co. - Taylor Co.

National Weather Service Links:
Burkesville. Campbellsville. Columbia. Edmonton. Greensburg. Jamestown. Liberty. Russell Springs


Frost advisory issued for Friday night

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a frost advisory, beginning at 11pmCT on Friday, November 6, 2026, through 8amCT on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for an area in south central Kentucky that includes Adair, Casey, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties.

Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation, and localized freezing conditions will be possible (30-50% chance) in rural, low-lying areas.

Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. In addition, prussic acid formation in certain plants could harm livestock if they are permitted to graze. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. If you have livestock, remove ruminants from pastures containing high-risk plants.


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2026-11-06 09:35:26 | Comments


Lost River Cave launches scholarship program for school visits

Bowling Green, KY - Thanks to a $25,000 General Motors Community Impact Grant, Lost River Cave is establishing The Discovery Fund, a new Field Trip Scholarship Program designed to remove financial barriers to hands-on, nature-based STEAMl education for students across the region.

The grant was announced Thursday, November 5, 2026, during General Motors' Community Impact Grant Ceremony.

Beginning in Spring 2027, The Discovery Fund will provide field trip scholarships to Title I schools within an 80-mile radius of Lost River Cave, an area that includes Adair, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties, covering up to $15 per student toward educational programming. With the average field trip costing approximately $15 per student, the fund has the potential to fully cover programming costs for at least 1,666 students.

How Schools Can Apply: Title I schools within an 80-mile radius of Lost River Cave can apply for scholarships for field trips beginning in the Spring 2027 semester.

Teachers and field trip coordinators can complete the Field Trip Request Form at www.lostrivercave.org/education. Lost River Cave staff will verify Title I eligibility and work with approved schools to customize their field trip experience to meet their educational goals.

Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.


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2026-11-06 09:22:29 | Comments | See topic Education


Events scheduled for today, November 6, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
11:00amCTLWU Homecoming 2026: Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Luncheon
Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship (ID:71403 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
2:00pmCTLWU Homecoming 2026: 21st Annual Morris Shepherd '53 Ping-Pong Tournament
Cralle Student Union Building (ID:71404 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:30pmCTLWU Homecoming 2026: President's Reception
Emily Hundley President's House (ID:71405 | 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.

Fireworks kick off LWU Homecoming weekend


2026-11-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University.
Fireworks explode on Thursday, November 5, 2026, over the Lindsey Wilson University John B. Begley Chapel to kick off Homecoming 2026 weekend at Lindsey Wilson. The fireworks show was sponsored by the Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association.


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Reminder: Hazardous Waste Collection event is Nov 14

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

Adair County residents will be able to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, keeping it out of local landfills and waterways, from 8amCT to NoonCT on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Adair County Road Department building, 62 Service Rd, Columbia, KY. (Note: Service Road is the next road on the left past Day & Day Feed.)

Items that will be accepted include aerosol cans - all aerosol cans will be accepted, antifreeze - no mixtures will be accepted, batteries (all types) - alkaline, ni-cad, lithium, lead acid, corrosives/flammables (fuel, kerosene, etc.), oil - used motor oil, gasoline, paint, pesticides (2 gallon/2 lbs limit per vehicle), insecticides, propane tank - (20 lbs limit), bulbs - CFL bulbs, 4 ft tubes and 8 ft tubes, pool chemicals, bleach, drain cleaners, fire extinguishers, mercury, roofing tar, driveway sealant, moth balls, household cleaners, floor cleaners, ammonia, metal polish, and vapes.


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2026-11-06 09:16:20 | Comments

Tommy Druen: Applause makes a terrible compass

Previous Column: In search of quiet confidence

By Tommy Druen

We often complain about the aches and pains of getting older, but there are a few quiet perks. One unexpected advantage I've discovered is that it's considerably easier to see my favorite bands in concert. For one thing, getting tickets is no longer a frantic scramble or constant busy signal. More importantly, I can actually afford to be where I can see the band without squinting. And there is nothing wrong with a reserved seat, as a sweaty mosh pit would probably leave me in traction.

Recently I joined with fellow members of my generation at a Better Than Ezra show. The band sounded every bit as sharp as they did when I first heard them back in 1995. They also understood their crowd, mixing in a few shrewdly chosen covers with their own hits. When they struck the opening chords of Sublime's "What I Got," something remarkable happened. Within seconds, the entire crowd erupted in unison, singing every lyric back toward the stage with an absolutely joyful fervor.

Even while singing along, my mind recalled the tragic history behind that song.


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2026-11-06 09:09:29 | Comments | See topic Tommy Druen


Hot dogs and belly flops mark an evening of Homecoming competition

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University students Esnayder Puac-Perez '29 and Santiago Maciel '28 notched achievements on Thursday, November 5, 2026, that might not look that impressive on a resume, but the accomplishments will provide both of them with a lot of good memories.

Puac-Perez won the second annual Homecoming Hot Dog Eating Contest, and Maciel won the 15th Lindsey Wilson Belly Flop Championships, Presented by the Nagode Family.

Both extracurricular activities attracted crowds of onlookers, who marveled at students' abilities to turn competitions that are usually little more than backyard challenges between family members and friends into campus events that elicited thunderous applause and raucous cheers.


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2026-11-06 08:54:24 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Birds of Kentucky: Pied-billed Grebe


2026-11-05 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen.
A small pied-billed grebe, enjoying the waters of Long Run Lake in eastern Jefferson County on Thursday, October 5, 2026.


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Greensburg student one of 31 for Homecoming Queen

Alexa Garcia of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of Ernesto and Melia Garcia, is one of 31 students competing for Western Kentucky University 2026 Homecoming Queen.

She is a Spanish major with a Legal Professionals concentration and is sponsored by Kappa Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Order.


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2026-11-05 21:21:10 | Comments | See topic Education


Carol Perkins: The Sound of Family (Part One)

Previous Column: All the plans I need

By Carol Perkins

The smell of bacon drifted into my in-law suite. Dad's up with the kids at 6:30, letting Mom snooze a bit more before the busy Friday starts. My sister-in-law, Tami, and I are visiting her daughter Sarah and her family in St. Augustine to celebrate Halloween with a four-year-old and a one-year-old baby. I'm all set to go. I even brought my witch costume.

I hear the baby saying, "Da, Da, Da, Da," and look around my door to see him lying across his dad's feet while Kurt washes dishes. His mom, by now, urges Sagan out of his pajamas and into his school clothes.

"You can't put your costume over your pajamas. You have to wear clothes to school, and then you'll change into Spider-Man."

He doesn't care. His mask is already in place. I listen.


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2026-11-05 18:55:22 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins

Letter: Caught in cave in Sulphur Well

Joe Bowles, of High Ridge, MO, writes:
Mr. Fancher & Tommy Jeffries caught in cave in Sulphur Well: I grew up right across the road where this took place on Highway 70. We were living in Louisville & came home & all this was going on. I think I was seven at the time. I was wondering if you could tell me who were the first ones to get to them?
Comments re: Tom Chaney: Trapped, Collins and Fancher

Aside from the late great Tom Chaney's 2005 article on Columbia Magazine, linked above, we were only able to find a couple of other mentions of the incident. The first is an aside in a National Park Service publication, How Cavers Became Allies Instead of Adversaries at Mammoth Cave National Park, by Rick Olson, Ecologist (PDF).

The other is in The Longest Cave, 1976, by Brucker, Roger W, which mentions the incident briefly on page 60:


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2026-11-05 18:27:50 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Thanksgiving Service at Milltown Church

From Nancy Taylor

Milltown Church will host its annual Thanksgiving Service at 9amCT/10amET on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Mercy's Won, a Southern Gospel group with a country and contemporary flair, will be opening the worship service and sharing Jesus with some wonderful sounds of the Gospel. Shortly thereafter, Dustin and Taylor Morrison will tell their story of years of infertility and give testimony to their faith in God and the miracle and beautiful gift of their sweet baby girl, Emma James.

Immediately following the service, we will enjoy a Thanksgiving meal while we fellowship together. There will be NO Sunday school class time. We welcome you and your family to join us for this special day as we GIVE THANKS for all His goodness.

Milltown Church is located at 3262 Milltown Church Road, Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky. For more information, please call or text Pastor Barney Taylor 270-634-1032 or Nancy Taylor 270-378-2404.


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2026-11-05 17:32:48 | Comments | See topic Church News

Dustin and Taylor Morrison with Emma James


2026-11-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo from the Morrison family, courtesy Nancy Taylor.
Dustin and Taylor Morrison will tell their story of years of infertility and give testimony to their faith in God and the miracle and beautiful gift of their sweet baby girl, Emma James, at the Milltown Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 8, 2026.


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CPD: Axon Virtual Reality and Taser Training

From Evan Burton, Chief of Police
Columbia Police Department

On November 4, 2026, the Columbia Police Department conducted Axon Virtual Reality (VR) Headset Training and Axon Taser Training for newly sworn-in Officer Recruit Chase Antle at the Columbia Police Department. Columbia Police Department Axon Taser Instructor Travis Bell led Officer Recruit Antle through multiple realistic law enforcement scenarios using Axon's Virtual Reality Training System. The training included de-escalation techniques, decision-making, and the proper deployment and use of the Axon Taser.

This hands-on training is designed to enhance officer preparedness, improve decision-making, and promote the safety of both law enforcement officers and the community they serve. Officer Recruit Antle also successfully completed a written Axon Taser examination and earned his Axon Taser certification.


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2026-11-05 17:25:49 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Mother Deer and Me

By Narda Tate

We have a huge oak tree in our side yard that produces an amazing quantity of huge acorns every Fall. In turn, this allows us to see a number of deer each year as they take advantage of the free food. One sleepless night a few weeks ago, I looked out the side door and saw a familiar mother doe with her twin fawns. They were happily munching on the bountiful acorns but then I saw both of the fawns come over to their mother and nurse. I had never seen fawns actually nursing. It was so amazing.

Last week, the Mom and her twins were further away in the hay field behind our house and one of the twins was running in huge circles, kicking up his/her heels and leaping just for the pure joy of being alive, young and full of beans. What a sight to be able to enjoy.

This evening, there was a doe out in the field just beyond the oak tree. She wasn't eating much because she was totally focused on the bottom part of the hay field. I wondered if this was the mother deer, but since there were no twins with her, I was unsure.


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2026-11-05 10:02:34 | Comments

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.

An Evening of the Arts is Nov 21

From Veronica Arnold

Berean Community Fellowship will present an Evening of the Arts from 6pmCT to 9pmCT on November 21, 2026, in the Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship Building, 402 Helen Flatt Dr, Columbia, KY, on the campus of Lindsey Wilson University.

This black tie event will feature visual arts, two 1-hour performing arts acts with an intermission between, plus a silent auction, and a charcuterie spread. Dressing up is encouraged.

Tickets are $15, and available at tithe.ly/event-registration. All proceeds will go to the building fund for Berean Community Fellowship.


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2026-11-05 09:55:46 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene

ACES Christmas Market is Dec 5

From Whittney Shelton

We will be having our 2nd annual Christmas Market from 8:30amCT to 2pmCT on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Dr, Columbia, KY.

We are still taking applications for vendors! There will be NO vendor or shopper fee this year! Our community goes above and beyond for our school system and we want to do a little something to give back! Please use the contact info on the flyer for questions or to sign up!

To sign up as a vendor, or for more information, email whittney.shelton@adair.kyschools.us.


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2026-11-05 09:47:06 | Comments | See topic Christmas

CPD: Axon Virtual Reality and Taser Training


2026-11-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Columbia Police Department.
Columbia Police Department Axon Taser Instructor Travis Bell led Officer Recruit Antle through multiple realistic law enforcement scenarios using Axon's Virtual Reality Training System.


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Mayor proclaims Lindsey Wilson University week in Columbia

From the City of Columbia

Mayor Hoots was happy to proclaim this week, November 2-7, 2026, in our community Lindsey Wilson week to celebrate Lindsey Wilson University's homecoming celebrations. LWU supports the Columbia community through its work and we are proud to have them in our community.

The proclamation read as follows:


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2026-11-05 09:41:22 | Comments

Columbia City Council November meeting

From the Office of Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots

The Columbia City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 2, 2026, in City Hall.

The Council had a brief executive session with no action taken.

The Council gave approval of a resolution for adoption of the Lake Cumberland Area Development District's multi-jurisdictional, multi-hazard mitigation plan for Adair County.

The Council gave first reading to three ordinances:
  • a. Annexation of property off of Burkesville Road in Columbia.
  • b. Budgetary requirements for Community Development Block Grant.
  • c. Budgetary requirements for Economic Development Administration Grant.
The Mayor congratulated Mark Jones, supervisor over Class D, for their recent achievements.


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2026-11-05 09:36:27 | 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, Friday, November 6, 2026:
Catfish, Tenderloin, Country Ham, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Fried Apples, Broccoli Casserole, California Medley, Breaded Squash, 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
Friday Special: Enchiladas Verdes, $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.


A Reminder - Make this Friday the day to Experience the Fantastic FRIED FISH available every day from our menu. Many like it even better grilled. Ask your server.

--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.
New Menu for Fall 2026!
Get plates or sandwiches with shoulder, pulled pork, pulled chicken, ribeye & brisket, hot dogs, chili dogs, chuck wagon, catfish, richie rich burgers, pork burgers, df burgers (dipped in hot sauce), slaw burgers, philly cheese steak sandwiches, or smoked bologna. Sides include baked beans, potato salad, slaw, vinegar slaw, grilled cabbage, and mac & cheese. There's also sweets and snacks on the new menu.
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 County Schools
Adair Co. School District, Dayna Parnell, Director of Food Services, 270-384-2476
ACES and ACPC menu for November 6, 2026:
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll
Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun or beef steak dippers with A-1 sauce, baby baker potatoes with butter and sour cream, green beans, roll, fresh fruit options

ACMS menu for November 6, 2026:
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll
Lunch: Beef steak dippers with A-1 sauce, baby baker potatoes with butter and sour cream, green beans, roll, fresh fruit options

ACHS menu for November 6, 2026:
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll
Lunch: Beef steak dippers with A-1 sauce, baby baker potatoes with butter and sour cream, green beans, roll, 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 Friday, November 6, 2026:
Spaghetti with meatballs, tossed salad with tomatoes and dressing, bread stick, banana, milk



Fitzpatrick tale leads annual Shot, Stabbed, Hanged event

While Adair County, Kentucky, has been the setting of many wonderful stories, it has also been the location of some pretty dark, twisted, disturbing, and downright disgusting incidents.

From infamous executions to ghastly murders, the area's history is stained with the dark deeds of yesterday - and when it comes to telling those tales, nobody does it quite like local historians Mike Watson and Dave Thomas. The duo wrapped up a busy month of programming with their annual "Shot, Stabbed and Hanged" event, taking a group on a tour around the square to recount a handful of unsettling true stories of old.


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2026-11-04 22:59:28 | Comments | See topic Local History

GCAC presents: Colonel William Casey by Richard Phelps

From Diane Hall

Join the Green County Arts Council at 5:30pmCT on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Green Co. Public Library, for a look into the life of Colonel William Casey, one of the earliest settlers of this region.

Richard Phelps will portray Colonel William Casey (1756-1816), grandfather of Jane Lampton and great-grandfather of the famous American author Mark Twain. Researched, written, and performed by Phelps, this presentation was originally featured at the Mark Twain Storytelling Festival in Columbia. The program will explore the life and legacy of Colonel Casey, bringing an important piece of our local history to life.

The Green County Public Library is located at 112 W Court St, Greensburg, KY. This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome!


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2026-11-04 16:08:07 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene

Fall colors arrive on the farm!


2026-11-05 - Russell Co., KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com.
Robert writes, "Finally after those countless days of total blue skies, some overcast; perfect photography conditions. I had been in the Wolf Creek Dam area a few days earlier and spotted a handful of backroads, while passing through, that I wanted to come back and explore. Today would be that day. This scene was the first and best place I discovered on this day. It was located on Manntown Road, below the Dam."


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CPD: Firearms qualifications on new Firing Range

From Evan Burton, Chief of Police

Columbia Police Firearms Instructor Dustin Bunch led CPD officers through newly implemented, advanced firearms qualifications for both handguns and rifles at the department's newly constructed firing range on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The new Columbia Police Department firing range features a 50-yard range, a moving steel target system, and additional training capabilities designed to enhance firearms training and officer proficiency. The moving steel target system was made possible through a grant awarded by the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC). Columbia Police Assistant Chief and Firearms Instructor Drew Conn oversaw the layout and construction process for the new firing range.


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2026-11-04 14:54:25 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports


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)
In Memory Birthday, Tamara L. Budzisz, 56, Columbia, KY (1968-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday,Robert Owen Austin, 66, Casey Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hampton, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
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