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Community invited to T.J. Health Columbia Celebration

From Stacey Biggs

T.J. Health Columbia is turning 10, and the community is invited to help celebrate. T.J. Health Columbia will be hosting a community cookout from 11amCT to 1pmCT on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at T.J. Health Columbia, 901 Wellness Way. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served, and there will be activities for the kids.

T.J. Health Columbia is excited to commemorate this special milestone and thank the community we're proud to serve. We hope to see you on Wednesday.


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2026-07-16 10:24:09 | Comments | See topic Health Care


Happy 250th birthday, America!


2026-07-15 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Larry Joe Smith, The Big Dawg, FM 99.9.
Happy 250th birthday America - our celebration continues. This is one of the popular floats in Campbellsville's July 4th parade by the Taylor County Good Samaritan Club.


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Opinion: Adair Co. does have the resources datacenters need

By Robert Morrison Ph.D, Ph.D, MBA, MSc, MSc, MSc.

After reading the submission by Mig Feuser of the Adair Progress while doing my morning check of my hometown news, I felt the need to interject about what I find to be a major analytical gap leading to the conclusion of the article, which is that Adair County is not a good candidate for a datacenter. Actually, Adair County is an outstanding candidate for a datacenter location. On a comical note, I asked some datacenters via three different AI chatbots, and all three agreed with my assessment that Adair County is a good location for a datacenter. However, I applaud county and city officials for being proactive and discussing these impacts.

My intent is not to pick a fight with Mig Feuser, but to provide some insight from the Texas experience, hoping Adair County takes that into account if the need should arise. Although datacenter engineering is not my professional expertise, I have gained some reliable insight from a close family member who is a mechanical engineer and has been building datacenters for the past few years. However, my personal expertise is business management, finance, technology management, information systems, accounting, and industrial technology, the majors of my graduate degrees, and I have consulted on international industrial development projects, so it is not completely outside my wheelhouse.

The error in the conclusion results from ignoring some obvious resources somewhat unique to Adair County that make it attractive. Those are abundant water, two natural gas pipelines, and a fiberoptic backbone running down the Cumberland Parkway.


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2026-07-16 09:09:05 | Comments

Current Local Conditions
Adair: 89 F
Casey: 88 · Cumberland: 89 · Green: 89
Metcalfe: 89 · Russell: 89 · Taylor: 89
Updated at 2:30pm Thursday, July 16, 2026
  High/Low: 89 F / 70 F
SLP: 1015.6
Wind: SW at 0
Dewpoint: 73 F
Relative Humidity: 59.12%
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


Opinion: Green River priceless!

By Marie Freeman

There needs to be a projection on our water sources. Water is life. Green River is priceless for our county, Taylor County. And the interest in a data center in Cave city. It's been put on a 12 month hold if that project takes course 300,000 gallons of water will be used that will affect the Green River, Mammoth Cave!

People in Kentucky need to stand up now to protect our water if we want to shower, hydrate, and have our livestock tomorrow, the projection is already there! We better look far outside of today, outside the box now! These data centers will ruin our State. And they are not for the device in your hand your computer. Theyre for military, surveillance and corporate easement on labor. Just my humble opinion.

For our children yes we need water conservation and protection of our ONLY water source, Green River!


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2026-07-16 09:00:14 | Comments

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Agenda for July 16 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 meet in regular session at 5pmCT on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Adair County Board of Education building, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.

Meeting Agenda:


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2026-07-15 21:01:39 | Comments | See topic Local Government


Events scheduled for today, July 16, 2026
All events are listed in Central Time. | Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
9:00amCTBoard of Elections meeting (ID:70890 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
10:00amCTVFW Service Officer visit (ID:70939 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
11:30amCTBusiness training and lunch offered by Adair Tourism (ID:70764 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
4:00pmCTPaint the Town sidewalk decorating in downtown Columbia (ID:70922 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:00pmCTAdair Co. School Board meeting (click for agenda) (ID:70948 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
5:30pmCTAdair Co. 4-H Youth Photography Class (ID:70783 | Permanent Link | Comment/Correction)
6:30pmCTVacation Bible School at Millerfield Brethren in Christ Church (ID:70911 | 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.

Scenic Cumberland County - appreciating water


2026-07-15 - Cumberland County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Even in high temperatures, water is flowing over the falls at the little roadside park just off Hwy 61, north of Burkesville, and everything around it is green and healthy. We have much to be thankful for. After Casey County declared a water emergency last month, they were able to purchase water from Adair County. A pipeline was constructed from Green River Lake to Lake Liberty. This fix doesn't take care of the long term needs of our region of south central Kentucky.


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Water concerns for our counties continue

After Casey County declared a water emergency last month, they have arranged to purchase water from Adair County. A pipeline was constructed so that water from Green River Lake could be pumped to Lake Liberty. How will this affect Adair County's supply?

This brings up water concerns for all the counties in the region. Should we begin to live on less water use now? With water shortages in the news daily in western states, what will we face when there will likely be water refugees who have to give up their farms and move because they can no longer earn a living with crops and cattle? To reply with thoughts on changes we might make now please click "comments" below and share ideas.


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2026-07-15 17:12:42 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Adair Co. Ambulance Service awarded $438K Rural Health Grant

Adair County Ambulance Service is proud to announce it has been awarded a Rural Health Transformation Crisis to Care: EMS Training Equipment Grant in the amount of $438,418.00. This significant investment will strengthen emergency medical education in south-central Kentucky and position the service to become a regional leader in EMS training.

The grant will fund the purchase of advanced EMS training equipment, including high-fidelity patient simulators (mannequins) and high-fidelity patient simulation technology. These systems provide realistic, immersive training experiences that allow EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to practice complex medical emergencies in a safe learning environment before responding to actual patients.

Director Chad Wheet said the award represents more than an investment in equipment--it is an investment in the future of rural healthcare.

"This grant gives us the opportunity to build something that will benefit not only Adair County but our entire region," said Wheet. "Our vision is to establish Adair County Ambulance Service as a regional EMS training site where first responders and healthcare providers can receive advanced, realistic simulation training close to home. Rural agencies often face challenges accessing this level of education, and we want to help bridge that gap."

Wheet also credited the dedication of the agency's employees for helping make the grant award possible.


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2026-07-15 11:12:57 | Comments | See topic Health Care

Carol Perkins: Vehicles and Mowing the Yard

Previous Column: The Celebration

By Carol Perkins

It was all Guy's fault, and I made sure he knew it. Carla, our daughter, and I had gone to St. Augustine for a few days at the beach and a few more visiting my niece Sarah and her family. I usually park at an off-site lot at the airport, but to save time, we used the airport parking garage. Thankfully, Carla snapped a picture of our location, or we might still be wandering around looking for my car.

Her husband was meeting us at a nearby location when we returned, and he was already waiting by the time the "catastrophe" occurred. The longer he waited, the less patient he became, though, to be fair, he was working that day.

As I reached my SUV and pressed the unlock button on the fob, nothing happened.


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2026-07-15 11:06:38 | Comments | See topic Carol Perkins

Wild Phlox


2026-07-15 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen.
Wild phlox providing a splash of summer color under the canopy of shade trees in a local park.


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Scholarship honors legacy of Lindsey Wilson University Singers

By Duane Bonifer

Bill Straus '70 did not come to Lindsey Wilson College to sing. But singing became a big part of his Lindsey Wilson experience after he joined the Lindsey Wilson Singers shortly after arriving on campus in the spring 1968 semester.

Straus wants future Lindsey Wilson students to enjoy the benefits of being part of the school's selective choral program, so he created the Bill Straus Endowed Scholarship to support members of the Lindsey Wilson Singers.

"Being part of the Singers played a very significant part in my life while I was a Lindsey Wilson student," said Straus, who lives in Lexington, Kentucky. "I want the Singers to continue to have an impact on students' lives at Lindsey Wilson."


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2026-07-15 09:55:25 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Letter: Travel note

Phillip Coffey writes:
I would recommend that everyone stop by and visit Washington, KY, if they are in the area. Billie and I visited there about ten years ago on a Sunday morning-'Quiet and Peaceful.'
Comments re: Travel: Old Washington, Kentucky


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2026-07-15 09:52:16 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Pre-K Pilot Programs expand to Frankfort and Glasgow

From Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - On Tuesday, June 14, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the expansion of the Pre-K Pilot Programs to Franklin County Schools and Glasgow Independent Schools, bringing the total school districts served through the program to four. Since May, the Governor and his administration have increased childcare access for nearly 3,000 additional children across the commonwealth through two major announcements.

"Kentucky's children deserve the very best start, and Pre-K for All will deliver that and more by also helping parents save money, boosting our workforce and supporting businesses," said Gov. Beshear. "I am proud that, through this program and our Team Kentucky Early Learning Center, we're expanding access for nearly 3,000 children across our state. This is progress we intend to build on, because we know our families and businesses need it."

After receiving approval from the local school boards on Monday, Franklin County Schools and Glasgow Independent Schools will join Robertson and Rockcastle counties in the Pre-K Pilot Program. These full-day pilots serve as a first step in a phased, responsible path toward every Kentucky child having access to pre-K, with curricula beginning for the 2026-2027 school year.


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2026-07-15 09:29:01 | Comments

Win a kayak prize package by mentoring eligible new anglers

From Lisa Jackson

Frankfort, KY - Experienced anglers can "Mentor to Win" a kayak prize package each time they take a new, eligible angler fishing this summer. Hosted by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, the contest is free to enter and open to anyone licensed to fish in Kentucky for the 2026-2027 license year.

The contest winner will receive a new kayak, paddle, personal flotation device and two spinning rod and reel combos. Complete contest details are available on the department's website (fw.ky.gov).

Anglers 16-years-old and older can mentor a new angler, also age 16 or older, at least once this summer through Aug. 31 to be eligible for the prize package. Both mentor and mentee must possess a valid Kentucky fishing license for their outing. The new angler must have never purchased a Kentucky fishing license or must have not purchased an annual Kentucky fishing license in the last three years.


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2026-07-15 09:26:32 | Comments | See topic Ky Afield Outdoors


Epicurean Kentuckian: Steam Cooking


2026-07-15 - Cincinnati, OH - Photo by Pen.
Steamer baskets filled with handmade dumplings from Corner Dumpling House, located a little north of Cincinnati, Ohio. Patrons waiting for tables can watch the action through a glass partition as workers quickly assemble and cook authentic Chinese dumplings to steam, boil, and pan-fry.


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Antioch Church hosts Heaven Bound singing

From Angie Hutchison

Heaven Bound will be singing at Antioch Church this Sunday, July 19, 2026. Service starts at 10:30amCT. Everyone is invited to attend.

The Church is located at 3422 Wheeler Hill Road in the Sparksville community of Adair County.


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2026-07-14 23:29:57 | Comments | See topic Church News

Data Center moratoriums under discussion in Adair

By Mig Feuser / The Adair Progress

Data centers have moved back into the public spotlight in recent days after both the City of Columbia and Adair Fiscal Court began discussing temporary moratoriums on such developments. While the issue may appear new to many residents, it is one that has been building across Kentucky as communities attempt to balance economic development opportunities with concerns about infrastructure, utilities and long-term community planning.

Earlier this spring, The Adair Progress examined whether Adair County would even be a realistic location for one of the massive computer server facilities that increasingly power cloud computing, streaming services and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence.


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2026-07-14 23:22:19 | Comments | See topic Local Government

Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 16
Happy Anniversary, McDonald's of Columbia (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, William G. Hobaugh, II, and Leila A. Hobaugh (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angela McVay | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Anna Nicole Curry (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Austin Day (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlie Furkins (2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Connie Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emma | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Greg Burton (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Greg Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jim Richards (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joe Hare | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jordan Knifley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy Goodin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kayla Chambers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lauren Grant (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Noah David Keltner (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Payne | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sherica Karnes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Mings | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tori Kimbler (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tyler Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zayne Tyler Grant, 2011 | (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.

Photos from Old Washington, KY

By Mike Watson

Pen, after seeing your terrific photographs of Old Washington in Mason County, I had to deep dive into some of my research. My wife, Renea, has ancestors in old Mason County and the neighborhood of Old Washington. I have attached one example photo from about twenty years ago taken in the Old Baptist Cemetery in Old Washington. These are from a project I worked on for the Kentucky Genealogical Society's Blue Grass Roots, their quarterly publication, on pre-1800 marked graves in Kentucky.

Notice the inscription: "In Memory of Alfred Johnston, who died Nov. the 30th 1796 aged 3 days." This is a slate stone, locally sourced, and was likely carved within a few weeks or months after the death of this infant. Also note the almost total lack of deterioration and damage to a stone that dates back--at the time of the photo--about 210 years! Another item of interest to me--the month and day on the stone--that is also a birthdate (not year) shared with Mike Watson and Samuel L. Clemens!

Related: Travel: Old Washington, Kentucky


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2026-07-14 15:28:46 | Comments | See topic Mike Watson - History

LWU TheatreFest! to present Crimes of the Heart

By Duane Bonifer

Members of Lindsey Wilson University TheatreFest! hope that lightning will strike twice when they present Beth Henley's "Crimes of the Heart."

The award-winning play will be presented at 7pmCT July 30-31, 2026, and at 2pmCT on August 2, 2026, at Lindsey Wilson's V.P. Henry Auditorium.

Two summers ago, TheatreFest! presented Henley's 1984 play, "The Miss Firecracker Contest," to wide acclaim.

This year, the summer theatre company is presenting Henley's first play to reach Broadway -- the tragicomedy "Crimes of the Heart."

"A lot of the cast members of 'Crimes of the Heart' were in 'Firecracker' two summers ago," said Lindsey Wilson theatre professor Robert Brock, who is directing the play. "They wanted to do another play by Beth Henley because they enjoyed 'Firecracker' so much and audiences also really liked it. So I thought this would be a perfect fit for the cast and our audience. It's a great play."


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2026-07-14 08:35:46 | Comments | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Trace Creek 8U wins State Championship


2026-07-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Debbie Murray.
Debbie Murray shares this great news - Congratulations to Trace Creek 8U team! The Creek defeated Boyd County Monday for the State Championship. Team members are Sadie Bright #67, Adlei Shofner #00, Willa Bryant #32, Payton Cash #4, Raleigh Altman #2, BB Gowdy #21, Leah Dornbrook #13, Rhilynn Wood #7, Romie Covin #9, Kenlee Milby # 17 and Ivy Franklin #29.


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Buyers and sellers invited to Vendor Expo

Kentucky agribusinesses, food producers, wholesale buyers encouraged to attend

Kentucky Proud(R), the official marketing program of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, is seeking vendors and wholesaler buyers for its second "Kentucky Proud Vendor Expo" on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

The event, 1-4 p.m. at the Shelbyville Conference and Welcome Center, aims to connect Kentucky Proud members who offer "retail-ready" products with wholesale buyers across the Commonwealth. The focused, business-to-business format allows Kentucky Proud members to showcase their products and make connections with a variety of prospective retail buyers.


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2026-07-14 00:33:45 | Comments | See topic Farm and Garden

Adair Cattlemen's Field Day is July 27

The Adair County Cattlemen's Field Day will be held at 6pmCT on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Blankenship Farm, 1591 Powell Rd., Columbia, KY.

Featured Topics:
  • Electric Fence Demonstration
  • 2026 Forage Quality Results
  • Farming Facilities Tour
  • Ag Vendor Tents & Displays*
A meal will be provided. Call the Adair County Extension Office at 270-384-2317 to RSVP. *Ag vendors who would like to set up a tent or display are encouraged to call the Extension Office, too.


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2026-07-13 18:09:31 | Comments | See topic Adair Co. Extension Service

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, Thursday, July 16, 2026
Tenderloin, BBQ Ribs, Chicken Tenders, Lasagna, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Pinto Beans, Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans, Island Blend Veggies, Corn Nuggets, Garlic Bread, 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
Thursday Special: Enchiladas Rancheras 3 cheese enchiladas topped with pork cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and enchilada sauce, served with a salad. $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


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 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 County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY
    Bulk pick up meal kits with 5 days of breakfast and 5 days of lunch with one pickup from 2:30pmCT to 4:30pmCT.


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 Thursday, July 16, 2026:
Cold roast beef sandwich with lettuce and tomato, baked chips, macaroni salad, fruit, bread, milk



Flags to half-staff in honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham

From Scottie Ellis

Frankfort, KY - In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately and remain at half-staff until 6 p.m. local time on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly Saturday, July 11, 2026.

Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at https://governor.ky.gov/flag-status.


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2026-07-13 18:05:38 | Comments | See topic Kentucky

Letter: Question about US127 realignment in Casey Co.

Richard Raines writes:
Since last Saturday was the first time that I had heard about the realignment plans for Hwy 127 in the Dunnville area (I saw the posted map) is this new construction to "bypass" the little town of Dunnville (If you want to call that area a town)?

It seems to me that if memory serves me correctly, that when a lot of Hwy 127 between Liberty and Russell Springs was rebuilt in the early 1990s (using the areas of the road that appear to have been rebuilt when Green River Dam was built, and yes I remember the area flooding in 2024 with water being almost up to the road just north of Dunnville), local residents had requested that the road NOT be built to bypass the little town of Dunnville, so has someone else decided that now, 30-some years later that the road should bypass Dunnville?

Comments re: KYTC Seeks input on US127 Realignment Project in Casey Co.


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2026-07-13 18:01:38 | Comments | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Tiger butterfly and tiger lily


2026-07-14 - Fairplay, KY - Photo by Veronica Arnold.
An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail pays a visit to the tiger lilies.

Paired Photo: Butterfly and Lilies


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Travel: Old Washington, Kentucky

If you drive to Campbellsville and hang a right on Highway 68, you can travel Northwest all the way to Ohio, crossing the Ohio River on the William H. Harsha Bridge outside Maysville, before KY 68 terminates at the intersection with Ohio Highway 52.

Just before you reach the river, you'll pass by Washington, Kentucky, one of the earliest settlements in Kentucky and also one of the earliest American settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Washington was founded in 1786 by Arthur Fox, a Revolutionary War soldier from Virginia, and William Wood, a Baptist preacher, also from Virginia. The first trustees included Daniel Boone. The land on which it was laid out was purchased by Fox and Wood from Simon Kenton, the original explorer and settler of the area who at that time lived close by. The town was founded as Washington, Virginia since in 1786 Kentucky did not yet exist as a separate state. It is believed that Washington is the first settlement named for George Washington.

The town has grown little since the 1840s. Much of the old part of Washington remains as it did in the late 18th century and early 19th century, with many log cabins remaining. There are five museums including the Albert Sidney Johnson/Bull Nelson House, the Marshall Key House where Harriet Beecher Stowe stayed when she saw the slave auction and a 1787 log cabin called Mefford's Fort. (wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_Kentucky)


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2026-07-13 14:01:29 | Comments


Remembrances for July 16
In Memory Birthday, Monica K. Turner Heitz , 56, Greensburg, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles H. Caudill, Russell County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Letha Marie DeWitt, Green County, KY (1934-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Kay Irvin Gardner, Adair Co., KY (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Graham Lemmon, Green Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane B. Hutchison, Adair Co., KY (1933 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas J. (Bean) Price, Green Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. James T. Stearman, Green County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Milton Stephens, Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Arnett, Salyersville, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul E. Ladebauche, Adair County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl Ray Noel, 88, Casey Co., KY (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lewis Hartford, 64, Burkesville, KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry M. Dabney, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Sylvester Ingram, 54, Green Co., KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Carolyn Franklin Jones, Green County, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vineta Roy, 89, Nancy, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Paul Morris, 46, Edmonton, KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Darrell Jeffries, 68, Savoyard, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ineze Loy Mills, 85, Taylor Co., KY/Russell County, KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph K. Anderson, Jr., 70, Cumberland Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny (Wheelman) Wheeler, 54, Taylor County, KY (1963-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Seaborne Brown, 62, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvin Cravens (1957-1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Austyn Tylar Deel, 22, Russell Springs, KY (1998-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billie Derringer, 79, Casey Co., KY native (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
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