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Adair County raises $67,431 for WHAS Crusade for Children From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer Columbia Adair County Fire Department Thank you, Adair County! We are incredibly grateful for your continued support of the 73rd annual WHAS Crusade for Children. This is a truly special cause, with 100% of the funds raised coming right back into our community to support local children through programs like our school system and other vital services. We are proud to share that the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department raised a total of $63,850.00. This effort would not have been possible without the dedication of our Crusade Chairman, Phillip Richard, who put in countless hours behind the scenes, along with the hard work of our volunteer firefighters & their families. From the Pancake Breakfast and Chili Supper to the roadblocks, their commitment made a huge impact. We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department and Knifley Area Volunteer Fire Department for their continued partnership--both in raising funds and assisting with roadblocks this year. Together, all three departments raised a combined total for Adair County of $67,431.00 for the WHAS Crusade for Children. Your generosity continues to make a difference in the lives of children right here in Adair County. We couldn't do it without you. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-08 09:37:46 | Comments
One hundred nineteen years ago, June 7, 1907 By Mike Watson More than a century ago, the worst natural disaster ever to occur in Adair County, up to that date, struck on Friday night, June 7, 1907, when a cloudburst sent a wall of water roaring down Big Creek and its tributaries and through the hamlet of Gradyville, literally washing away most of the town and claiming the lives of 20 citizens, a staggering blow for such a closely-knit community. This event should not and will not be forgotten. When the flood came, the night was dark and ominous: the clouds in the west were black and heavy, and charged with electricity, yet few gave it serious consideration. The inhabitants of the town retired to rest as usual, and were soon asleep. About the hour of ten o'clock those living near the stream were suddenly awakened by the sounds of rushing water and the crash of timber against their homes and outbuildings. Before there was time to think, much less to act, the furniture was floating in the rooms, and some of the houses were torn to pieces, or washed away. Some of the inmates of the houses were probably swept away before they knew the imminent danger. Those on higher ground were aroused from their slumber, but little relief could be given. They could only look out through the darkness while the rushing, angry water did its work of destruction and death. When morning came, a scene of desolation was presented, the like of which had never been seen here. Houses had disappeared, carrying all the inhabitants with them, and where they were not removed, were surrounded with logs, rails, brush and debris, which had been brought from up stream. Those who lost their lives: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-08 09:33:36 | Comments | See topic Gradyville Flood Special Issue
Homecoming and VBS at Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church From Dylan Gentry Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church invites the community to two upcoming special events in June:
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CACFD: Structure fire on Rooks Denton Road From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 15:08 hours Saturday afternoon, June 6, 2026, to 1188 Rooks Denton Road on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a shed-style structure fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters then initiated an attack on the fire and were able to contain the fire to the structure. The cause of this fire is unknown at this time. There were two firefighters checked out by Adair County EMS. They refused to be transported at the time of the incident. There were 8 firefighters on scene for approximately two hours. Mutual Aid was provided by Russell Springs Fire Rescue. Other agencies that assisted included the Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, and Taylor County RECC. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-08 09:26:19 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports Events scheduled for today, June 8, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Food distribution at Old Concord Community Church From Crystal Dillingham Old Concord Community Church will be having a food distribution from 9amCT to 11amCT on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Food is distributed on a first come-first served basis. Old Concord Community Church is located at 5996 Fairplay Rd., Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-08 09:23:44 | Comments | See topic Church News
Lindsey Wilson University community welcoming Class of 2030 By Duane Bonifer The Lindsey Wilson University community welcomed the first two installments of the Class of 2030 on Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, 2026. More than 350 students, parents and family friends were on campus for the first two days of New Student Orientation, which will be held three more times this summer. The half-day session introduces new students to campus life and allows them to finalize their enrollment for the 2026-27 school year, which includes completing a class schedule. The 2026 fall semester begins August 24, 2026, for undergraduate students on the university's A.P. White Campus. "Everyone at the university gets so excited for New Student Orientation days," said Lindsey Wilson Dean of Students Chris Schmidt. "You can see and feel the excitement from the incoming freshmen and their families. It's one of their many days at Lindsey they will never forget." Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-07 18:54:57 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University 
Vacation Bible School starts June 8 at New Hope SBC From Rita Neat Please join us for Vacation Bible School: Junkyard Redemption at New Hope Separate Baptist Church from 6:30pmCT to 8:30pmCT Monday, June 8, 2026, through June 12, 2026. There will be classes for all ages! New Hope Separate Baptist Church is located at 10706 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Pastor Casey Davis. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-07 18:48:34 | Comments | See topic Church News
Ande Slinker graduates from Gatton Academy One Metcalfe County student, Anderson Leea Slinker, recently graduated from the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science's Class of 2026. The Gatton Academy is a prestigious, state-funded residential high school for gifted students located on the campus of Western Kentucky University. This year's group is the academy's nineteenth graduating class and includes students from 36 counties across the commonwealth, according to the press release from the school. Ande is the daughter of Todd and Leea Martin Slinker, and the granddaughter of Mike and Sally Martin and Clay and the late Jenny Carol Slinker, all of Metcalfe County. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-07 01:32:04 | Comments | See topic Education ACHS Class of 2026 coverage on Columbia Magazine: Class of 2026 Senior Profiles | Graduation Ceremony | Departmental and Achievement Awards Scholarships | LWU Scholarships | Military Awards | Summa Cum Laude | Magna Cum Laude | Cum Laude
Business training is offered by Adair Tourism Adair County Tourism is hosting a Summer Series to Grow Your Business. This will be a hands-on working series designed to help local businesses improve marketing, branding. and costumer experience one day each month from June through September, 2026. Each meeting will be held from11:30am to 12:30pmCT and will combine both lunch and training. The dates are: June 18th - Session 1: AI for small businesses July 16th - Session 2: TikTok & Short-Form Video August 20th - Session 3: Canva September 17th - Session 4: Hospitality that brings people back Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-07 00:31:40 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Preparing for Mark Twain Storytelling Festival Columbia's Mark Twain Storytelling Festival will open with a reception at 5:30pmCT on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the W.W. Slider Humanities Center on the campus of Lindsey Wilson University, and continue on June 20, 2026, with speakers, activities, food trucks, t-shirts, and more. If you'd like to read some of Twain's works to start getting in the spirit, Project Gutenberg offers hundreds of options. Free EPUB3 files can be sent directly to your Kindle, Kobo, Nook, etc., or downloaded to read on your computer, tablet, or phone. A selection of the titles by Mark Twain at Project Gutenberg include:
You can also download The Entire Project Gutenberg Works of Mark Twain by Mark Twain in a single file. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-06 11:21:59 | Comments | See topic Books
KSP: Fatal collision on KY 206 in Adair County From Trooper Jonathan Houk Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers were requested by the Adair County Sheriff's Office to respond to a two-vehicle injury collision just before 10:30amCT yesterday morning, June 5, 2026, on KY 206 in Adair County. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 17-year-old juvenile was traveling west on KY 206 in a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The juvenile crossed the centerline and entered the eastbound lane of KY 206 into the path of a 2007 Terex C13 concrete truck traveling east on KY 206, operated by Curtis Bell, 22, of Columbia. The vehicles collided head-on. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-06 11:00:17 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports 
Physicist playing with poetry Dr. Ben Arnold has been preparing to publish his first book of poetry, titled "Over the Ditches", sometime in 2026. Ben says he's written the poems over more than 50 years, each dated with place and time. Recently, he has started experimenting with an AI App to set his poems to music, and posting the songs to streaming platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. You can see and hear the results on his YouTube channel, DrArnold. One of the songs has been noticed by a publishing group from Nashville, Diamond Garden Music, and the group has contracted with Ben to add two of his works, 'Aristotle's Butterfly' and 'I forgive Only if Your Breath is within Me', to their next promotional album, Route 66. Promotional albums are sent to singers seeking licensable songs to perform. Over the years, Diamond Garden has provided songs for Nashville legends such as Merle Haggard, Charley Pride, Waylon Jennings, and Dolly Parton. Route 66 will be recorded in Nashville, and is planned for a Fall 2026 release. Ben says he is having fun and "has no illusions of them being licensed, but who knows? My dad always said, 'You can't catch a fish unless your line is in the water.'" Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-06 10:32:00 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Letter: Agree about Frog Legs Donna Rieder writes: I got quite a few chuckles while reading Carol Perkins' article "Frog Legs." I must agree with her, the thought of eating frog legs is just downright disgusting, in my opinion. Not to mention the horrific deaths those poor things suffer: their legs are chopped off and the rest of the frog bleeds to death. Gross.Comments re: Carol Perkins: Frog Legs Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-06 10:06:37 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 8 Happy Anniversary, Cody and Natalie Dobbs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Kristie Johnson (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Barnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David August Lepiarczyk | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George Kolbenschlag | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeff Jolley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Vance | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lana Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ridge David Long (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robin Hancock | (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.
ACHS Principal's Honor Roll for 2025-2026 School Year From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School Adair County High School is proud to recognize the following students for their academic achievements during the 2025-2026 school year. Because of the many opportunities now available to our students, such as dual credit and online courses, the most accurate way to recognize students is at the end of the school year. The Principal's Honor Roll lists 180 students who have earned a weighted GPA of 4.0 or greater during the 2025-2026 school year. Congratulations to these students for their academic achievements! ACHS 12th Grade Principal's Honor Roll
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ACHS Honor Roll for 2025-2026 School Year From Chad A. Parnell, Principal Adair County High School Adair County High School is proud to recognize the following students for their academic achievements during the 2025-2026 school year. Because of the many opportunities now available to our students, such as dual credit and online courses, the most accurate way to recognize students is at the end of the school year. The Honor Roll lists 136 students who have earned a weighted GPA between 3.50 and 3.99 during the 2025-2026 school year. Congratulations to these students for their academic achievements! ACHS 12th Grade Honor Roll
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Carol Perkins: Frog Legs Previous Column: Fat Free By Carol Perkins When the Friday lunch ladies go to a restaurant that serves frog legs, two of the girls leap out of their seats! "Don't you like them?" one friend asked when I turned up my nose. "I bet you've never tried them," I assured her. Every time my brother brought in a sack of frogs and prepared them (cut off their legs; I never looked), we had frog legs for supper. "All I remember," I said, "was the way they jumped in the skillet like they were being tortured. I considered eating one of them to be torture, too." My mother cooked whatever my brother killed because he was proud of his kill and wanted to be rewarded for his effort. That meant we ate squirrels, rabbits, frogs, and deer. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-05 16:19:36 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
CCRA to host Business Card Exchange on June 11 in Jamestown From Bill George The Children's Charity Riders Association will host their first ever business card exchange from 3pmCT until 4pmCT on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Giovanni's in Jamestown. Attendees will be able to meet with newly Elected Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum for questions and answers, plus exchange ideas and information with other local business owners. For more information, text Bill George at 954-654-1693 or email WHGJR69@aol.com. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-05 16:13:15 | Comments 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 Margarita Mondays! 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! Betty's Country Cooking MENU | 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY (MAP) Phone 270-384-5664 | Non-smoking. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Betty's is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT 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. 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 Senior Citizens Center 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. 8amCT to 2pmCT Monday through Friday. Phone 270-380-1899. JoAnn Smith, Director. Menu for Monday, June 8, 2026:
Spring Festival at historic Giles Cabin Saturday By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress The Janice Holt Giles Society will host a Spring Festival Saturday, June 6, from 9amCT to 2 pmCT. at the historic Giles Cabin, located at 380 Spout Springs Road in Knifley. The event will feature arts, crafts, literature, food and local vendors in the scenic setting of one of Adair County's most significant historic and literary landmarks. Organizers said a number of vendors have already reserved spaces, including Eric Sanders with a food truck, Neat Creations, Darlene Franklin, Gerri Reynolds, Karen Eat, Lavina Pyles, McKinley Wolfe and others. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-05 11:33:09 | Comments | See topic Books
VBS starts June 15 at Russell Heights Baptist From Janet Harmon Russell Heights Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 6pmCT to 7:30pmCT nightly, June 15 through June 19, 2026. This year's theme is "Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God." Need a ride? Call 270-634-3173. Russell Heights Baptist Church is located at 19 Bramlett St, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-05 08:47:07 | Comments | See topic Church News
Baseball: May Madness leads to June Sadness By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Lexington, KY - For a program that has spent post-COVID establishing themselves into one of the SEC's most consistent post season teams, the ending of the 2026 season will sting for a long time. Not necessarily because Kentucky lost, but because of the opportunity that was right there for the taking. West Virginia wasn't some vastly superior team. Were they better? Sure. But the gap wasn't as wide as many believed. What slipped away? Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-05 08:42:33 | Comments | See topic Sports Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for June 8 In Memory Birthday, William Glen Canada, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Jones, Edmonton, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Lynn McClister, Russell Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Shofner, Campbellsville, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Garrett Gregory, Columbia, KY(1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Bennett Wray, Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James B. (J.B.) Day, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Thomas, Cumberland Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollin Reed Scott, Green Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Kendall, Campbellsville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Lester, Caseu Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Ballard, Cumberland Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney L. Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ervin Junior Blythe, 53, Beaumont, KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip William Sears, Liberty, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Oldeda Curry, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jo Ann Coffey, 78, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Atwood, 88, Casey County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fredia Roy, 56, Adair County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Ray Compton, 48, Green Co., KY/Adair native (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Jessie, 60, Edmonton, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ada Jones Antle, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theresa Smith, 66, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Walter Leach, 55, Jamestown, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard D. McIntyre, 83, Cumberland County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Coomer, 89, Columbia, KY (1921-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Joy Chaffin, 88, Columbia, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Barnes, 86, Columbia, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Wayne Cowan, 45, Columbia, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Flowers, 87, Columbia, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delphus (Jummy) Bardin, 79, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Nolena Bryant, 74, Adair Co., KY native (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Alan Brown, Jr., 21, Prospect, KY (2001-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. R. Haggard, 90, Casey County, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Wilson, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Ray (Pops) Walden, 70, Columbia, KY (1954-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, McIvor Newcomb, 89, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Lee Coomer, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy R. Bryant, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Cravens Stivers, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Murray, 98, Green County, KY (1921-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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