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MT Storytelling Festival gets great reviews If smiles were what you needed on this Saturday, June 20, 2026, the first literary arts festival in Columbia had many gifts. We'll have information and photos coming in the days ahead, but for this moment, as we're about to gather in front of the historic Field House on Reed Street for the final presentations, there's no question but that this will become an annual event. As theater professor Robert Brock said of the direct connection between the famous storyteller and Columbia, "it's big, and we own it." Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-20 18:04:39 | Comments | See topic Local Arts Scene
Carol Perkins: Here, Chick, Chick, Chick Previous Column: Carol Perkins: Bible School By Carol Perkins Chickens are nasty creatures. Those of you who raised chickens back in the days of chicken coops and henhouses in the backyard know this is true. Even when I visited my grandmother and begged to collect the eggs, I knew the hens were dangerous and confrontational. If I lifted a chicken from her nest, she could either cooperate or peck me. Being nice to the chicken did not assure me that she would be nice to me. Finding eggs is like panning for gold. Almost. The "golden" egg, however, did not come with a prize unless my grandmother planned to use a few of them to make her famous "dump" cake, which was a one-layer cake, dumped into a bowl, and then a sugar concoction made with water, butter and a little nutmeg was poured over it. Soggy, but tasty. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-20 16:35:09 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins
All 4 Him to sing at Sparksville Nazarene on June 28 All 4 Him will be singing at Sparksville Nazarene Church at 10:45amCT on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Pastor Robert Adkins and congregation welcomes you. Sparksville Nazarene Church is located at 9562 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-20 16:31:15 | Comments | See topic Church News
Video: Right Here, Right Then, In Columbia The latest video from Dr. Ben Arnold (DrArnold) is a poem/song for the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-20 16:28:26 | Comments Events scheduled for today, June 21, 2026 All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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Two ways to live your life For Day 172 of 2026. There are 193 days remaining in 2026. There are only two ways to live your life.-- Albert Einstein (maybe) There is no more text for this article. Posted on 2026-06-21 10:24:14
Columbia City Council June meeting report By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress The Columbia City Council approved the second reading of the city's budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Mayor Pamela Hoots noted that the budget includes a five-percent raise for city employees. The members then voted for a park curfew ordinance, but amended the opening time from 7am to 6amCT after discussion. The change was made mainly to accommodate residents using the walking trail in the morning. City officials noted that restrooms may not be open that early, and the splash pad will continue to operate on its regular schedule, beginning at 11amCT. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-19 22:41:28 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Agenda for June 22 School Board meeting From Carolee Lloyd Admin. Assistant to Superintendent/Human Resource Director Adair County Board of Education The Adair County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting at 5pmCT on June 22, 2026, at the Adair County Board of Education building, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Meeting Agenda: Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-19 19:56:39 | Comments | See topic Local Government
Kevin Spencer at Bloomington Chapel on July 19 From Gola Burton Kevin Spencer will be speaking at Bloomington Chapel at 6pmCT on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Bro. Ralph and congregation invite you to join them. Come expecting a blessing. Bloomington Chapel is located at 55 Bloomington Chapel Rd., Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-19 15:17:57 | Comments | See topic Church News
Mark Twain Storytelling Festival: Speaker Schedule The inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival kicks off on Friday night, with a reception at the W.W. Slider Humanities Center on the Campus of Lindsey Wilson University. On Saturday, June 20, 2026, there will be speakers in the V.P. Henry Auditorium between 9amCT and 5pmCT, before a walking tour and a presentation from local historian Mike Watson at the Field House. Mark Twain Storytelling Festival Speaker Schedule:
Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-19 12:15:29 | Comments 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
CACFD: Structure fire on Marlo Campbell Road From Grant Loy, Public Information Officer Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 6:15amCT on Thursday morning, June 18, 2026, to 665 Marlo Campbell Road in response to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a shed-style building fully engulfed in flames, with the fire having spread to a nearby mobile home. Crews quickly initiated an aggressive fire attack on the mobile home and were able to contain the fire to the original shed structure and the adjacent residence. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident. A total of 11 firefighters responded to the scene and remained on location for approximately two hours. Agencies That Assisted included the Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Adair County Sheriff's Office, Taylor County RECC, Kentucky Red Cross Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-19 10:27:31 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: New Mark Twain painting Carol Roberts writes: Great work, Tezon! Amazing! Thank You!Comments re: Painting the Twain mural was a dream come true for Mitchell Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-19 10:08:06 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback 
BCF All-American Grill Out on July 5 From Veronica Arnold Berean Community Fellowship invites everyone to join us at NoonCT on Sunday, July 5, 2026, for our All-American Grill Out at the Fairgrounds Pavilion, 413 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY! Start your day with us at morning worship, then head over to the pavilion and enjoy a relaxed time of fellowship as we gather together before the grill out begins. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-18 20:22:39 | Comments | See topic Church News 
NOAA: Drought conditions predicted to improve NOAA's Climate Prediction Center released its latest seasonal drought outlook for June 18, 2026 through September 30, 2026, showing where drought is expected to improve, worsen, or remain the same over the next 3 months. Columbia is currently in Severe Drought (D2), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, but over the next 3 months, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts that drought conditions are likely to end. View More Columbia Drought Information Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-18 20:18:34 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden
The Inspirations to sing at ECC on June 25 The Inspirations Southern Gospel Quartet will be in concert at Egypt Christian Church at 6:30pmCT on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Doors open at 5pmCT). Everyone is invited to attend. Egypt Christian Church is located at 4867 Knifley Road, Highway 551, in Columbia, KY. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-18 20:13:57 | Comments | See topic Church News Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 21 Happy Anniversary, Dennis & Debbie Selby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jerry and Denise Adamson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angel (Nikki) England (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Ann Price | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bobbie Jo Russell (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Callie Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Jo Baker-King (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Dashkiewicz (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joey Dale Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lane Burkhardt (June 21, 2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Malakai Horton (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nicole Rickard (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roger McCarol (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sara Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stephen L. Bishop (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timothy Griffen Hardwick (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Tojo Phillips | (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.
ACSO: New anonymous tip line By Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office The Adair County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce that it is offering the citizens of Adair County one more way to get information to the Sheriff's Office by adding a new anonymous tip line. So if you want to report any drug activity in your community, if you want to call and give information on anyone with an arrest warrant or any information you feel like that needs attention by the Sheriff's Office, please feel free to call 270-385-1155. The phone will be under the control of a deputy and your call will remain confidential and anonymous. Together we can make a difference. Thank you and God bless you. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-18 12:19:42 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
An open letter concerning construction of data centers As part of a group of volunteers petitioning the county to pass a moratorium on data center construction until important questions are answered, Veronica Arnold has put together the following speech, with citations. By Veronica Arnold Thank you ladies and gentlemen for giving us the opportunity to speak. It is a vital part of our democracy that the people have voice in their government. Today, we, the people of Adair are speaking concerning the construction of data centers. As of the writing of this speech, PEW research center says that there are upwards of 3000 data centers in the US currently operating, with the US leading the world in housing approximately 45% of the world's usage (1). It also states that the centers are being planned are majority in rural areas and largely in places where there are NOT currently data centers (2). It is not new for Americans to live in close proximity to large scale infrastructure; currently 38% of Americans live within five miles of an operational data center, not to mention the countless Americans who live near airports, rail lines and other major forms of infrastructure (3). We understand that we need to maintain American dominance and progress in the world of technology. We just want to ensure that proper planning and protections are being made in advance to protect economic growth, quality of life, and environmental impacts. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-18 12:16:00 | Comments | See topic Local Government
ACSO: Accident investigation on KY1952 From Sheriff Gary Roy Adair County Sheriff's Office On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to KY HWY 1952, to a motorcycle vs vehicle collision. Bruce Thompson, age 41, of Columbia was operating a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle, on the wrong side of the roadway and struck a Chevy Tahoe head on. The Tahoe was operated by Dustin Alley, age 36, of Columbia. Neither Alley nor his two juvenile passengers were injured. Thompson was taken to a Lexington hospital by Air-Evac for treatment of his injuries. Traffic and criminal charges against Thompson are pending. The collision is being investigated by Deputy Derek Padgett. He was assisted on scene by Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch, Adair EMS, and the Columbia Adair County Fire Department. Click here to share, print, or bookmark this article. 2026-06-18 11:50:51 | Comments | See topic Police and Fire Reports
KELC releases May 2026 unemployment report From Mike Clark/Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2026 unemployment rate was 4.5%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary May 2026 jobless rate was up from the 4.3% reported in April but was down 0.2 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for May 2026 was 4.3%, which was unchanged from April and from the 4.3% recorded in May 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-18 11:33:17 | Comments 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, June 21, 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.
Painting the Twain mural was a dream come true for Mitchell By Duane Bonifer Lindsey Wilson University student Tezon Mitchell '27 had wanted to paint a mural since he was a student at Campbellsville High School. That motivation was born one day in an art class, when Mitchell heard from artist le diegue about how he created the mural "Flowganometric Composition" on a building's wall in Campbellsville. "He showed us how it worked, his thought process behind everything and what kind of opportunities are available in the world with that type of project," said Mitchell, an art major from Greensburg, Kentucky. "It was very fascinating to me from the beginning, but I never really expected that this was something I would be doing with my future." The future came to Mitchell on Monday, June 15, 2026, when he helped dedicate a mural of Mark Twain to celebrate and preview the upcoming "Mark Twain Storytelling Festival," which will be held June 19-20, 2026, at Lindsey Wilson. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-18 09:57:25 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
J Batt rings in new era as UK Athletic Director By Ryan Hoots Sports Director, UntdWeStnd.com Lexington, KY - The University of Kentucky Athletics Department turned a new page this week with the hiring of J Batt as the new Athletic Director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC. Officially marking the end of the over two decade run in the position previously held by Mitch Barnhart. For over 20 years, Mitch Barnhart sat at the head of the table for the Wildcats. His fingerprints are all over the athletic department. New facilities, Coaches hired, Coaches fired, and more sports other than Men's Basketball found success on the national stage. However, somewhere along the way the relationship between Barnhart and the Big Blue Nation became fractured and quite honestly resentful from both sides. That is why when his retirement was announced (without the "golden parachute" part) many fans sighed relief. It was time for it to end. Hiring J Batt signals something different for Kentucky, it shows that they are serious about successfully navigating the new landscape (however treacherous it may be) of college athletics. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-18 09:50:13 | Comments | See topic Sports
Jane Lampton Chapter, NSDAR new member ceremony By Lila Ford On Monday, June 15, 2026, the members of the Jane Lampton Chapter, NSDAR held the final meeting of this 2025-2026 season at the Adair County Research and Genealogical Center, 307 Greensburg St., Columbia. We were so thrilled to be welcoming four new members into the chapter, with three of them present. The meeting was called to order by our Regent, and we performed our Rituals and had our prayers. Our Regent then ask for the those becoming members to step forward. The three new members in attendance were Valerie Jane Murrell Adams, Tammy Combest and Kimberley Combest. Other member not present was Devon Jane Adams Jett. Valerie and her daughter Devon have have their ancestor John Tupman, and Tammy and Kimberley have as their ancestor John Cundiff. Article continues... click here to read the whole article, or to share, print, or bookmark it. 2026-06-18 09:36:12 | Comments Last 10 Posted Obituaries:
Remembrances for June 21 In Memory Birthday, Walter Bennett, Adair Co., KY native (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Kemp Lloyd, Adair County, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harvey Miracle Bartle Liberty, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Scott Carter, Celina, TN, formerly of Cumberland Co., KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Jean Cox, Campbellsville, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Zelma Davis Gardner, Green Co., KY (1923-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rebecca Jo (Becky) Ponder, Greensburg, KY, (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Raymond (Greasy) Simpson, Green Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Harvey, 69, Cumberland Co. native (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty (Boo) Overstreet, Casey Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Payne Munson, Casey County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin Wayne Burton, 41, Indianapolis, IN, (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny C. Allen, Cumberland Co., KY (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny W. Clark, 55, Taylor Co., KY (1958-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Lawrence Thomas, Russell County, KY(1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Philip L. Snow, Russell Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Green, Bradfordsville, KY (1970-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce Roy Powell, Russell County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (J.D.) Thompson. Taylor County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Harden Bryant, Taylor Co., KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Priscilla Marie Wheeler Appleby, 40 Burkesville, KY (1974-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnold Ray Meeks, Casey Co., KY (1963-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Ann Williams, Breeding, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Hatter Duggins, Casey County, KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leisha Lynn Davis, 54, Taylor Co., KY, Green Co., KY native (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilba (Angie) Rafferty Davis, Louisville, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Withers Roy, 95, Russell Co, KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Patricia (Pat) Sullivan, Taylor Co./Adair Co. KY native (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John David McKinley, 65, Taylor County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Lou Wilkinson Haggard, Casey County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Angela Brady, 56, Campbellsville, KY (1966-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe McClister (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Wallace (Wally) Ellis, Jr., 45, Buffalo, KY (1977-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bina Marcene Hoover Bean, 83, Columbia, KY native (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda (Akin) Luttrell, 75, Greensburg, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer Ray Gabehart, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Esther Mae Goodin Watson, Columbia, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John E. Nall, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Neagle Janes (1950-1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Keltner, 68, Adair Co., KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Joe Byrd, 48, Adair Co., KY (1974-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Marvel, Sr., 90, Liberty, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) |
 
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