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DUO Broadband showcases fiber future at Chamber

News of a state of the art company, locally owned and locally operated

By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress

For most people, high-speed internet simply works. A video starts instantly, a business uploads files in seconds, or a virtual meeting connects without interruption. What happens behind the scenes is rarely seen.

That invisible world became the focus of the July Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce luncheon, where representatives of DUO Broadband pulled back the curtain on the technology that now connects thousands of homes and businesses across south-central Kentucky.

The presentation combined a look at the cooperative's 72-year history with a live demonstration of one of the most delicate jobs in the telecommunications industry: repairing a broken fiber optic cable.


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2026-07-29 10:13:03 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce


Butterfly: Spicebush Swallowtail


2026-07-29 - Cane Valley, KY - Photo by Robert Ellis.
A spicebush swallowtail butterfly enjoying the beautiful crop of zinnias growing in Robert's Cane Valley garden.


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Lance Burton, Jimmy McKnight, and GRB at Back to School Bash

From Trey Stephens
City of Columbia | Assistant to the Mayor

Catch three amazing performances at Columbia's fourth annual Back to School Bash, starting at 11amCT on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the City Park on Fairground Street in Columbia.

Columbia's own Master Magician Lance Burton will perform again this year, joined on stage by magician Jimmy McKnight of Shelbyville, and musical performance by members of the Green River Band.

The City invites everyone to come out, bring their kids, and enjoy the free show. All children will receive a free t-shirt, while supplies last, and will have a chance to win other surprise giveaways. There will also be vendors on site giving away school supplies, popcorn, and much more.


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2026-07-29 09:28:18 | Comments

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 83 F
Casey: 82 · Cumberland: 84 · Green: 83
Metcalfe: 82 · Russell: 83 · Taylor: 83
Updated at 3:00pm Wednesday, July 29, 2026
  High/Low: 83 F / 67 F
SLP: 1010.7
Wind: N at 3
Dewpoint: 69 F
Relative Humidity: 63.45%
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


LWU English class prepared students to enjoy The Odyssey

By Duane Bonifer

Few audience members are better prepared to see Christopher Nolan's blockbuster adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" than Lindsey Wilson University students who have taken English professor Karolyn Steffens' "Mythology & Folklore in Literature" class.

"The Odyssey," which tells the story of Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, on his 10-year journey home after the Trojan War, is one of the ancient texts students read in Steffens' class, which she last taught in the spring.

And thanks to the 2017 translation of the 3,000-year-old epic poem by classicist scholar Emily Wilson, "The Odyssey" has been one of the more popular books in the class. Wilson's translation of "The Odyssey" was also the core text that informed Nolan's film, which opened nationwide on July 17, 2026.


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GRL State Park Campground on track for phased reopening

From Anita Hatchett

Frankfort, KY - On July 28, 2026, Team Kentucky announced that following last year's historic flooding at Green River Lake State Park campground, a phased reopening plan will welcome guests back while continuing long-term recovery efforts.

"We know how special this campground is to this community and its visitors," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "We've worked hard to get it up and running safely after last year's historic flooding and are excited for it to welcome guests again soon."

The campground suffered major infrastructure damage due to the historic rainfall and flooding event that occurred in 2025, leaving much of the park underwater for weeks. A thorough assessment found that the entire electrical system needs to be replaced.

The campground is scheduled to reopen on Friday, July 31, 2026, to primitive and self-contained camping (RVs and campers capable of operating without utility hookups). Approximately 73 campsites will be available and may be booked through ReserveAmerica. Generators will be permitted for self-contained camping units. These sites will remain open through October 31, 2026, when the campground will close for the season.

Restoration and infrastructure projects are scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026. Plans are currently for the campground to reopen in spring 2027.


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2026-07-28 15:07:55 | Comments

Events scheduled for today, July 29, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTFarmers Market on the Square
Local produce from 8amCT to 1pmCT at the corner of Campbellsville and Merchant Streets (ID:70880 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
4-H Youth and Cloverbud Floral Hall pickup (ID:70987 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
10:00amCTFree Samples Day at Farmers Market in Columbia until 1pmCT or sold out (ID:70981 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
11:00amCTFourth Annual City of Columbia Back to School Bash
At the City Park on Fairground Street (ID:70707 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:00pmCTVacation Bible School at Columbia Church of Christ (ID:70915 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
Vacation Bible School at Columbia UMC (ID:70974 | 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.

Feathers and Flowers


2026-07-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky.
Annaclair Spalding's chicken sported several flowers last Thursday, further supporting the claim that a black background lets bright colors pop!


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Words of Wisdom for July 29, 2026
For Day 210 of 2026. There are 155 days remaining in 2026.

From Miss Donna Rieder
Some people won't like the boundaries you set.
That's fine-they were the reason you needed them in the first place.

Donna Rieder's Clifty Creek Farm is located at 3190 White Oak Church Rd, Russell Springs, KY (visitors by appointment only). You can reach Donna by email at cliftycreekkikos@aol.com.


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Genealogical Society will meet Aug 3

By Mike Watson

The Adair County Genealogical Society will be in regular session at 5pmCT on Monday, August 3, 2026, in the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

There is no presentation that evening, but there will be a business meeting to set up for the fall programming. We are planning for the BIG October 20th Anniversary of the Silent City Tours. There will be a program each Monday evening of October.

We will also make plants for the Adair County Homecoming at the Research Center on the weekend of Downtown Days--the Research Center is open Friday and Saturday to all who wish to research or visit with kinfolks.

After the business portion on Monday night, the Research Center will host an Open Research Session. Come and dig into the holdings--books, files, etc. Refreshments will be served and fellowshipping wall-to-wall. Everyone is invited, membership never required.

For more information, email adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270.380.1024.


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2026-07-28 12:22:21 | Comments


Never too early for Christmas in Columbia

It's never too early in the year to think about Christmas. To plan ahead for possible floats in the Christmas in Columbia parade, the theme of this year's event will be "American Christmas" and the Grand Marshals will include all Adair County Veterans.

Questions about becoming a member of the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce and special events can be emailed to coladair@duo-county.com


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2026-07-28 11:43:25 | Comments | See topic Chamber of Commerce

LWU Mission trip to the Dominican Republic broadens horizons

By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson University student Hadleigh Parrish '29 discovered that not sharing the same language does not have to be an obstacle to communicating with another person.

Parrish learned that while helping out at a Vacation Bible School while on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Parrish was sitting beside a little girl who she said "was crying about something."

"I didn't really know what it was because I couldn't communicate with her (in Spanish)," said Parrish, a human services and counseling and Christian ministries double major from Russell Springs, Kentucky. "I just sat down beside her and put my arm around her. Then another little girl comes up, sits right beside me and puts her arm around me. It didn't matter that I was from another country and we didn't speak the same language. She just knew she was safe. It was precious. It's so important to use words in ministry, but you also have to love people without using words."

Parrish was part of a 20-member group that included Lindsey Wilon students, faculty, staff and alumni who made a July 14-21, 2026, mission trip to Santiago, Dominican Republic.


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2026-07-28 08:07:17 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Cloverbud Rabbit Division: Laramie Lemmon and Fluffy


2026-07-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky.
"Fluffy" was a very fitting name for Laramie Lemmon's Jersey Wooly Buck that earned him the overall Best In Show for the entire rabbit division!


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4-H Youth and Cloverbud Floral Hall

4-H and Cloverbud Floral Hall entries will be accepted from 10amCT to NoonCT on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

The 4-H and Cloverbud Floral Hall will be open for public viewing from 4pmCT to 6pmCT on Tuesday.

Project Pickup will be from 8amCT to NoonCT on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. For more information, see uky.edu/events/adair.


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2026-07-28 08:01:26 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service


2026 Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Costume contests

From Katelynn M. Molesky
on Behalf of Adair County 4-H

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Adair County 4-H held a Rabbit and Poultry show at the Extension Office on Fairground Street, including a costume contest. Corbin Coots of Adair County had the Champion Poultry Costume, and Mollie Mann of Pulaski County had the Champion Rabbit Costume.

2026 Adair Co. 4-H Poultry Costume Contest:
  • Champion: Corbin Coots, Adair Co.
  • Participant: Annaclaire Spalding, Metcalfe Co.
  • Participant: Will Spalding, Metcalfe Co.
  • Participant: Lynnleigh Harlan, Metcalfe Co.
  • Participant: Dolly Perry, Metcalfe Co.
2026 Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit Costume Contest:
  • Champion: Mollie Mann, Pulaski Co.
  • Participant: Willa Mann, Pulaski Co.
  • Participant: Brooke Mackin, Taylor Co.
  • Participant: Ella Buck, Pickett Co., Tennessee
Congratulations to all who participated!


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2026-07-27 14:56:16 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

2026 Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit Show results

From Katelynn M. Molesky
on Behalf of Adair County 4-H

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Adair County 4-H held a Rabbit and Poultry show at the Extension Office on Fairground Street. Champions were chosen from each group, and Laramie Lemmon was awarded Best in Show for Rabbits.

2026 Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit Show Results:
  • Cloverbud Division (ages 5-7) Champion: Willa Mann, Pulaski Co.
  • Cloverbud Division (ages 5-7) Blue Ribbon: Laramie Lemmon, Adair Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Champion: Mollie Mann, Pulaski Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Luke Corray, Adair Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Brooke Mackin, Taylor Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Ella Buck, Pickett Co., Tennessee
  • Intermediate Division (ages 11-13) Champion: Lillie Corray, Adair Co.
  • Senior Division (ages 14-18) Champion: Logan Corray, Adair Co.
  • Best In Show: Laramie Lemmon
Congratulations to all who participated!


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2026-07-27 14:53:23 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

2026 Adair Co. 4-H Poultry Show Results

From Katelynn M. Molesky
on Behalf of Adair County 4-H

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Adair County 4-H held a Rabbit and Poultry Show at the Extension Office on Fairground Street. Champions were chosen from each group, and Annaclaire Spalding was awarded Best in Show for Poultry.

2026 Adair Co. 4-H Poultry Show Results:
  • Cloverbud Division (ages 5-7) Champion: Annaclair Spalding, Metcalfe Co.
  • Cloverbud Division (ages 5-7) Blue Ribbon: Jack Corray, Adair Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Champion: Corbin Coots, Adair Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Will Spalding, Metcalfe Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Lynnleigh Harlan, Metcalfe Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Dolly Perry, Metcalfe Co.
  • Junior Division (ages 8-10) Blue Ribbon: Ava Stapp, Taylor Co.
  • Intermediate Division (ages 11-13) Champion: Kimber Hollins, Taylor Co.
  • Intermediate Division (ages 11-13) Blue Ribbon: James Corray, Adair Co.
  • Senior Division (ages 14-18) Champion: Paige Corray, Adair Co.
  • Best In Show: Annaclaire Spalding
Congratulations to all who participated!


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2026-07-27 14:51:34 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service


Senior Poultry Division: Paige Corray with George


2026-07-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky.
Paige Corray of Adair County was the oldest participant in the poultry division, reminding all those in attendance that showmanship is open to youth of all ages. She presented a bantam rooster named George and earned class champion.


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Adair Co. 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Show a big success

By Katelynn M. Molesky
on Behalf of Adair County 4-H

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Adair County 4-H held a Rabbit and Poultry show. The event, which took place at the Extension Office, showcased 17 talented youth from Adair, Taylor, Pulaski and Metcalfe Counties. Additionally, one participant came in from Pickett County, Tennessee. Walt Reichart served as the judge for the evening.

Several divisions were offered depending on the age of the youth participating and placings were determined by the showmanship ability of the participant. While everyone received a ribbon and pin based on their performance, a champion was also chosen from each group, as well as a best in show.

In addition to the showmanship competition, a costume contest was held at the end. This event had two divisions based on the type of animals and awarded one winner each.

The show was sponsored by Mid-State Ready Mix and Corbin Farms. Additionally, Tractor Supply Co., Red Barn Veterinary Clinic and Day & Day Feed Mill donated items that were used as prizes.

"I think everything went really well," says club leader Missy Lemmon. "I was really pleased with the turnout." Lemmon said she looks forward to September 3, 2026, when the club will host another show at the Fairgrounds.

Each and everyone that took part did a great job and earned a blue ribbon.


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2026-07-27 14:47:03 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

Agenda for July 28 Fiscal Court meeting

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

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular called session at 4:30pmCT on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. This meeting is open to the public.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-07-27 14:22:08 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 29
Happy Anniversary, Tony and Chonda Hodges (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dallas Cofer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Destiny Taylor Kinnett (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackie Parson Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jill Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Roy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mandi Green | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mildred Robinson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandy Brockman Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tammy Morrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wayne Armitage | (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.

Extension District Board to meet Aug 4

From Nick Roy
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources

The Adair County Extension District Board will meet at 6pmCT on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service located at 409 Fairgrounds Street, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public.


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2026-07-27 14:11:29 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

ACHS SBDM Council to meet July 30

From Chad A. Parnell, Principal
Adair County High School

The ACHS SBDM Council will have its regularly monthly meeting at 4:30pmCT/5:30pmET on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in the ACHS Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia KY.


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2026-07-27 14:08:03 | Comments | See topic Education

Epicurean Kentuckian: Eggs and Beans


2026-07-29 - EK Kitchen - Photo by Pen.
A couple of over-easy eggs nestled atop some leftover black beans, sprinkled with cotija cheese and some Tajin.


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Congratulations Adair Co. FFA Crop Scouting Team!

From Gabby Barnes
Agriculture Educator, FFA Advisor

The Adair County FFA received First Place in the Kentucky State Crop Scouting Contest for the second year in a row! Team members were Ethan Wooten, Addie Baker, Lane Kelsay, and Hudson Hancock.

The team spent weeks preparing for the contest over the summer, and then travelled to Princeton, Kentucky in order to participate in the contest. The contest required students to illustrate a wide expanse of knowledge related to row crop production and agronomy. They worked as a team in order to determine the growth stages of corn and soybean crops, calculate populations and estimate yield in different fields, identify common agronomic disorders, connect soil characteristics with nutrient availability, perform calculations related to sprayer calibration, determine causes of problems within tobacco crops, and identify common pests and their management methods.

The team worked extremely hard to achieve such a high level of success, and will be representing the state of Kentucky at the national level in Illinois this fall. This success would not have been possible without the assistance of local farmers that allowed the students to prepare for the contest in their corn, soybean, and tobacco crops. The students would like to thank our local farmers, as well as the agronomists at White Farms and Beck's Superior Hybrids, who provided additional assistance.

The students will be continuing their work throughout this fall in order to prepare for the national contest. They are very excited to have the opportunity to travel to Illinois and expand their knowledge of agronomy.


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2026-07-27 09:59:58 | Comments | See topic Education

Old Buildings are our History

By Mike Watson

If you are standing anywhere in Adair County today, you are in old Kentucky County, Virginia. And Lincoln County, Virginia--later Lincoln County, Kentucky. And Green County, Kentucky. Then, of course, Adair County, Kentucky. Many readers have ancestors who have been on this land for generations.

Some families can trace the Adair County "immigrant" back to the 1790s or early 1800s. Joseph Turner came into this area when it was still wild land. He, like so many others, carved out an existence in a frontier with many dangers all around. Those intrepid pioneers erected small log cabins in which to live and start or rear families. Families grew and the need for more living space was necessary.

Many of these homes no longer exist--for many reasons they are gone. The photograph, taken in the 1980s, is representative of such homes. This is the Joseph Turner house which began as a cabin, was expanded upon--elongated and improved for generations by Turner descendants. This structure was perched on the banks of Burns Creek where it flows into Crocus Creek in southeastern Adair County, near the Cumberland County line. It was destroyed by fire not long after this photo was taken.

Note: Click headline to view photo of the Joseph Turner house.


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2026-07-27 09:54:04 | Comments | See topic Mike Watson - History

What's Cooking in Columbia Today
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Fiesta Mexico of Columbia
819 Jamestown St., Columbia KY. 270-384-6004. Hrs.: 10:30amCT daily; Sun, 11amCT
Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Wednesday Special: Quesadilla Roja Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef with cheese, served with rice, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes. $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


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 530amCT to 8pmCT, and on Sunday from 8amCT to 3pmCT


Trivia Night in Columbia at The Bullpen
1411 Campbellsville Rd, Columbia, KY - 6:30pmCT to 8:30pmCT - arrive a little before start time - free to play, prizes, cards accepted, play from your table while you eat, casual, come and go as you please - Email triviastampede@gmail.com
Tonight's Trivia Preview:
Do you know what happened before "the little dog laughed" in the nursery rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle?" How about what kind of animal is Rapunzel's sidekick in Tangled or what is the missing number from the TV show __ Day Fiance? Or could you could recognize the Subaru logo? That is just a small sample of some of the variety from last week's trivia. We will have loads of entertainment with the mixture of trivia categories and question types this week, so come out and join the fun!


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 Senior Citizens Center
901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. 8amCT to 2pmCT Monday through Friday. Phone 270-380-1899. JoAnn Smith, Director.
Menu for Wednesday, July 29, 2026:
Pizza casserole, tossed salad, ranch dressing, bread stick, cookie, milk



Helping others Feel Less Broken

by Duane Bonifer

Jessica Ashby '25 is making the most of her second chance, and in the process she is rewriting her life as a role model for others.

In less than a decade, the Louisville resident went from being a convicted felon whose drug addiction cost her the custody of her daughter, to a crusading community activist who has been honored for her efforts to shape public policy and rescue others struggling with addiction.

"I vowed a long time ago that I wanted to spend my life making other people feel less broken," said Ashby. "At the end of the day, I'm living the life that God wanted me to live. Even through the bad. Sometimes we have to go through the bad to get to the really, really good."


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2026-07-27 09:46:23 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Free Tasting Day at Farmers Market Wednesday

The Adair County Extension Office will be serving up free samples of foods at the Famers Market On The Square (FM2) Wednesday morning, July 29, 2026 using University of Kentucky recipes. Hours are from 10am to 1pmCT while supplies last.

The Market is located on the corner of Merchant and Campbellsville Streets in Columbia, open from 8am - 1pmCT on Wednesday and Saturday mornings through the season.


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2026-07-27 08:17:12 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden

Be careful mowing this summer


2026-07-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mayor Pam Hoots.
These baby rabbits were found and saved as City of Columbia employees were mowing.


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Phillip Coffey - A Second Cup

An empty coffee cup in my hand sitting on my beating chest
While sitting in my outstretched recliner, resting there at my very best.
A second cup should I request? NO! Raising up my lazy bones, one more cup
My love in her comfy chair I dare not protest or linger long while retrieving my coffee so strong.


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2026-07-27 07:50:14 | Comments


Remembrances for July 29
In Memory Birthday, Reba Redmon, 80, Adair County, KY/Russell County, KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gay Morris, Adair County, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma Allen, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl Anderson, Cumberland County, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jess Frank Hinkle, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lisa Vibbert, Burkesville, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Holland, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1951-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Oval Wheeler, Middelburg, KY (1939-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Loy Helm, Jamestown, KY (1930-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Grover Thomas Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Ralph Selby, Russell Co., KY (1962-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lizzie Burton, Adair Co., KY, (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna Shreve White, Taylor County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wayne Kidd, Green County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Forrest (Billy) Sears, Taylor Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Annette Talley, Cumberland County, KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Clyde Scott, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Allen Edwards, Green Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anita Wilson, Casey Co., KY (1967-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Plato Corbin , 67, Adair Co., KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory Birthday, Alma Lou Sayers, Casey County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Al Schubert, Adair County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Gearlds Gray, 54, Burkesville, KY (1961-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ella B. McQueen, 91, Kings Mountain, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Col. Harold Glenn McKinney, Metcalfe Co., HS graduate, (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alleen (Anderson) Humphrey, 95, Burkesville, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allen E. Grant, 83, Adair Co., KY (1941-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angel Michelle Vanoy Ponder, 43, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlotte S. O'Banion, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jean Stephens, 58, Columbia, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel R. Curry, 92, Columbia, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Button, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeremy Wayne Holstin, 50, Campbellsville, KY (1972-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Luther Irvin (1917-2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Dowell Pepper, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marsha Kay Fudge, 54, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Williams, 59, Columbia, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Hunter (d. 1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Hodges | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wynema Breeding Garrison, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

 

































 
 
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